Utah Local News

Cullimore concedes Utah Senate race to Democrat who wants new leadership in both parties

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Senate majority leader, Sen. Kirk Cullimore, has conceded defeat to a Democrat, who leads the Senate District 19 race by thousands of votes.

'Here to help each other': UVU students launch clothing drive to help peers acquire business wear

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students in Utah Valley University's Department of Communications are bringing the PowerSuit Project to campus, helping their peers access professional clothing free of cost.

Unsealed indictment shows political motives behind alleged obstruction by local sheriffs

Emily Ashcraft and Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Newly unsealed charging documents give new details about actions that led to the Wasatch County sheriff being placed on administrative leave.

Cox issues state of emergency over flooding in southern Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has issued a state of emergency in San Juan and Washington counties after flooding over the past few weeks caused significant damage in both southeast and southwest Utah.

Midvale gold heist leaves store with heavy losses

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of thieves used a stolen truck to smash through the front of a Midvale store early Tuesday, making off with tens of thousands of dollars in gold and silver while causing extensive damage.

Provo River Trail enters final phase of construction, expanding for safety and accessibility

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo has begun construction on the final 0.8-mile segment of the Provo River Trail, widening the pathway from 6 feet to 14 feet between Columbia Lane and University Parkway.

Investigators found Utah senator likely engaged in workplace discrimination and harassment

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Independent investigators looking into allegations against Utah state Sen. Kathleen Riebe found the Democratic lawmaker "more likely than not" violated state policies on workplace harassment and discrimination.

Alleged gunman in hiding for a month arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting a woman a month ago during an argument over a debt was arrested early Friday in Salt Lake County.

Feed recall issued in southern Utah following multiple horse deaths

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A feed recall was issued in southern Utah following multiple horse deaths in Utah, Nevada and Arizona.

Possible new dinosaur species discovered at dig site near Arches National Park

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dinosaur excavation site north of Arches National Park may have revealed something scientists have never seen before.

USU partnership with local zoo is a win-win for exotic animals, future veterinarians

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A partnership between Utah State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and a small zoo is helping future veterinarians get familiar with exotic animals before they have to treat one in the real world.

San Juan County man given 16 years for possessing child sex abuse material

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A San Juan County man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Women underrepresented across higher education leadership in Utah, nationally

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Women remain underrepresented in many of higher education's most influential and important roles, according to research from Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project.

Moore, Kennedy win reelection; Utah voters back top Supreme Court justice

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Freshman Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, will serve another term in Congress, according to the Associated Press.

Utah women raise awareness about heart health through personal stories, quilting

VideoEmma Benson  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old Utah woman shares her experience with heart disease as doctors emphasize the importance of women's heart health and local quilters raise awareness for the cause.

Corrections department disputes claims of inadequate inmate care during month-long lockdown

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Department of Corrections is disputing the claims that Utah State Prison inmates were not getting adequate care during a month-long lockdown.

Betting is high stakes among young gamblers — even in a state where gambling is illegal

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

An estimated 26% of 11-year-olds say they've bet in the last year. Utah is not an exception.

Taylorsville man accused of killing kitten

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of killing his 5-month-old kitten was charged on Thursday.

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Northbound I-15 near Beaver completely blocked by semitruck during early commute

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both lanes of northbound I-15 were blocked early Friday morning after a semi-truck crashed. The trailer blocked both lanes while the cab was on the shoulder of the interstate.