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Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A family remembers a Utah man killed in a Draper paragliding accident earlier this month.
Herriman family mourns 13-year-old son killed in crash after car fled police
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman family is grieving the loss of their 13-year-old son after a deadly crash early Saturday.
Weekend Amber Alert canceled after both children found safe in Mexico
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated May 27 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
The two children who went missing and prompted a weekend Amber Alert have been found safe in Mexico, and their father was arrested, Saratoga Springs police said Wednesday.
Homeless man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison in 2 sexual assault cases
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A homeless man was sentenced to at least five years and up to life in prison in connection with two sexual assault cases involving homeless women in Ogden.
Taekwondo and chess? St. George man starts academy combining 2 of his passions
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 27 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Trevin Day, of St. George, is combining his love of chess and taekwondo into a unique chess academy.
Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 26 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The future of flight appears poised for takeoff in Utah, with influential leaders at the state and federal level voicing their support and detailing their efforts to bring air mobility to the Beehive State.
Sea lion dies of sudden illness at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Hogle Zoo announced the sad news that one of its newest residents, a sea lion, has died after suffering from a sudden illness.
Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Wildlife officials are reminding Utah residents to keep their distance as baby animals begin to appear across the state.
Tooele County first responders brace for '100 deadliest days' of summer
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 26 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's 100 deadliest days began this weekend with a tragic crash in Lake Point, Tooele County, and county first responders are pleading for drivers to focus on safety.
Poll: Utahns concerned about hantavirus outbreak
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that though the hantavirus outbreak was thousands of miles away, the aftermath has raised concerns among Utahns.
Utah business owners convicted in $30M fraud scheme with Noah's Event Center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 26 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Business owners of an event center company that used to have a location in South Jordan before it shut down five years ago were just found guilty of conducting more than $30 million in fraud.
Residents say vandalism, attacks tied to 1 neighbor have left them fearful
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A group of residents in Salt Lake City's Marmalade District said they are living in fear as incidents of vandalism, harassment and safety concerns with their neighbor continue.
Railroad company to relocate Salt Lake yard, easing blocked crossing congestion
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A project to relocate a heavily used railroad yard in Salt Lake City is expected to ease some of the city's east-west transportation issues.
Nate Blouin says he will drop out if he is not leading progressive against McAdams
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Nate Blouin says he will drop out of the race for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District if he is not the leading progressive challenger against former Rep. Ben McAdams.
How Rocky Mountain Power plans to handle a potentially active fire season
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 26 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest power provider says more temporary blackouts are possible as it handles a potentially active fire season in the state.
Utah startup Rize Sweet Rollz celebrates new milestone
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted May 26 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Rize Sweet Rollz, a Utah startup, is celebrating a major milestone — moving into a kitchen space of its own. But what really makes the business stand out is its story.
Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated May 26 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said he thinks Box Elder County voters should get to weigh in on the future of a large proposed data center.
How closely did Utahns follow the Mammoth playoff run?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four in 10 Utahns very or somewhat closely followed the Mammoth in their first-round playoff matchup, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tour bus in Kane County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated May 26 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a bus when the biker attempted a U-turn in Kane County on Monday night.
Business & Tech »
Median pay for CEOs up nearly 6% in 2025, but some compensation packages were eye-popping
Environment »
Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah
- How Rocky Mountain Power plans to handle a potentially active fire season
- Schultz backs Box Elder referendum as Utah lawmakers vote to study data center impact
- Controlled burn in Farmington Bay hits invasive species, produces large smoke plume
- Mountain West states join forces to develop geothermal energy
Police & Courts »
Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say
- JD Vance: Fraudsters are stealing from vulnerable Americans, not just taxpayers
- Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic
- Herriman family mourns 13-year-old son killed in crash after car fled police
- US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
Religion »
Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
- Church of Jesus Christ makes $25M donation to UNICEF to support children's nutrition
- Utah imam raises concerns about Islamophobia after deadly San Diego shooting
- 'Anti-Islamic writings' found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
Science »
Zuckerberg's philanthropic venture unveils AI world model for drug discovery
- Here's why Mike Kennedy is optimistic about Utah's role in the air mobility push
- Why did T. rex have tiny arms? A new study may finally have the answer
- Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings death in Europe
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Utah Counties »
Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say
- Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic
- Herriman family mourns 13-year-old son killed in crash after car fled police
- Weekend Amber Alert canceled after both children found safe in Mexico
- Homeless man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison in 2 sexual assault cases
