Utah Local News

Romney has a 2028 prediction — but there's a catch

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Sen. Mitt Romney said he stands by his prediction for the Republican Party's next presidential nominee, but said it depends on how President Donald Trump handles his last two years in office.

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Semi hydroplaned, crashed while navigating on-ramp to southbound I-15 in Murray

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck hydroplaned while traveling onto southbound I-15 from westbound I-215 in Murray, losing control and temporarily blocking the ramp. The ramp was fully reopened at 1:15 p.m.

Man sentenced to probation for gun possession after second trial leads to acquittal for killing

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Midvale man charged following a Murray road rage incident that ended in a fatal shooting avoided a murder conviction and prison and was instead ordered to spend time on probation.

US air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says

Will Weissert, Josh Funk and Hallie Golden, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 14 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Airlines across the U.S. are working to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years. Thousands of flights were canceled Saturday.

KSL says goodbye to 2 familiar voices

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It marks the end of an era at KSL as two of Utah's most familiar radio voices sign off, closing chapters on careers that collectively span more than 85 years in broadcasting.

Family members: Woman injured in rappelling fall faces long road to recovery

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman critically injured in a 60-foot rappelling fall in Diamond Fork Canyon has undergone multiple surgeries and is showing encouraging signs of recovery, her family said.

Man sentenced to probation for setting multiple fires near I-70

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Randy Alan Toney, a man who jurors found guilty of arson after he was found near multiple fires along I-70 near the Utah-Colorado border, will spend three years on probation.

New 'The Cat in the Hat' is fun whimsical chaos that will win over audiences

Valerie Cameron, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a mix of a fabulous cast, a soundtrack that the kids will dance to and a run time of one hour and 47 minutes that doesn't feel like almost two hours, this film is a winner.

KSL NewsRadio announces new show and afternoon lineup

  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's historic Pioneer Park gets a makeover. Can it change perceptions?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Salt Lake City's oldest gathering grounds has reopened after receiving a major makeover, leaving many residents hopeful.

'Tour of Faiths' showcases diverse religious communities throughout Cache Valley

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cache Valley began hosting a "Tour of Faiths" on Friday, stretching over the next two weeks. Visitors can attend informational classes about the religions, rather than attending worship services.

Labor organizer defeats longtime Utah Republican lawmaker

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, is among more than a dozen incumbent Republicans who lost their reelection bids.

Ogden Valley officials abandon plans to seek 512.6% tax hike, to scale back spending instead

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden Valley officials have abandoned plans to seek a 512.6% tax hike with the legal fight in the matter ongoing and will scale back spending for the year instead.

Two-thirds of Utah homes have radon levels suggesting they should consider action, report shows

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

UtahRadon.org released a report this week with data from radon tests around Utah in the last year. The report was discussed by lung cancer patients, doctors and radon experts on a panel.

Kirt Michaelis selected as next president of Mountainland Technical College

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday voted unanimously to appoint Kirt Michaelis as the next president of Mountainland Technical College.

FAA lifts ground stop, but several Salt Lake City flights delayed or canceled

VideoCarter Williams, Garna Mejia and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 13 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal officials have lifted a nationwide ground stop after several hours on Friday, but not before several flights out of Salt Lake City were delayed or canceled.

Wyoming man accused of firing shot in road rage confrontation in Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver who police say fired a round during a confrontation with another vehicle on I-80 in Summit County has been arrested.

Millburn extends lead over Lee in tightly contested Davis County Commission race

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bret Millburn has extended his 18-vote lead over Susan Lee in the tightly contest race for a Davis County Commission seat, but more votes have to be counted.

Sandy drops proposed Highland Drive study after public backlash

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy city leaders will not move forward with funding a study exploring a Highland Drive extension after receiving widespread public opposition. Officials say transportation concerns remain and discussions could continue.