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15-year-old hospitalized after chain-reaction crash on I-15 in Riverdale
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving nine vehicles caused major traffic impacts and injured a 15-year-old on Friday.
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.
2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 5 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Voters across Utah are receiving their ballots this week for the upcoming primary election, and they'll notice two familiar faces battling each other for a state Senate seat.
Southern Utah car enthusiasts hold procession for man who died driving Model T Ford
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 5 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah car enthusiasts held a procession Friday for Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died last month while driving a Model T Ford. It would have been Rutkoski's 85th birthday.
County clerk, 2 commission seats up for election in Utah County Republican primary
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Change could be on the horizon for Utah County as seats are up for grabs, with some familiar faces hoping to join the ranks. Here's who's running in the Republican primary.
Salt Lake police conduct enforcement around '999 Ride'
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 5 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Police closely monitored Salt Lake City's weekly "999 Ride" on Thursday after rising complaints about traffic disruptions and safety concerns as hundreds of cyclists participated.
1 dead, others seriously injured in Layton crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 5 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
One person has died after two cars collided in Layton Friday afternoon.
West Haven rollover crash kills North Ogden man
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 5 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
A North Ogden man was killed in a rollover crash in West Haven on Friday.
Utah Highway Patrol trooper 'justified' in wounding active shooter inside liquor store
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 5 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper who shot a man inside a liquor store — who was actively shooting at a third man — was legally justified in using deadly force.
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 5 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as guest narrator for a special America 250 program on July 5.
Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 5 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Fire restrictions are extending across more parts of Utah, as drought conditions remain severe and extreme in the state.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 5 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
From Dunkin' to Sidecar Doughnuts, Pinkbox and Crumbl, here are the deals you "donut" want to miss.
Road debris a constant challenge for troopers across Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 5 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
As National Secure Your Load Day approaches this weekend, safety officials are reminding drivers that properly securing cargo can prevent crashes, save lives and keep roads clear.
3 hikers rescued off Mt. Olympus by helicopter during early morning hours Thursday
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 5 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Search and rescue crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office were deployed Thursday after a group of three college-aged hikers got lost while hiking Mt. Olympus.
Body-camera videos of 'suicidal' armed man killed by Salt Lake City police released
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 5 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Body-camera videos of a deadly standoff between Salt Lake City police and a man who allegedly told neighbors he was suicidal was released Friday.
2 airlifted to hospital following crash on US 6 in Utah County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated June 5 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
A crash on U.S. 6 has closed the road in both directions on Friday, Utah Highway Patrol said.
Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 5 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is being less stealthy with her latest tour plans, which includes a stop in Salt Lake City this fall.
2 ejected, 1 dead after crash on state Route 36 just north of Tooele
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:49 a.m. | Save Story
A man is dead after a crash Thursday on state Route 36, Utah Highway Patrol said.
Fired Utah probation agent convicted of stalking former boss
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
A former agent with Adult Probation and Parole was recently convicted of stalking his former boss.
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Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
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Environment »
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
- Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state
- Trump administration to auction oil drilling rights in Alaska wildlife refuge
- 50 years after Teton dam failure, Rexburg celebrates legacy of service
- Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area
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- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
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Police & Courts »
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Politics »
Sen. Curtis warns Trump's pick for attorney general could face hurdles
- Judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries
- 2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary
- County clerk, 2 commission seats up for election in Utah County Republican primary
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Religion »
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
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- Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
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