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Critics question qualifications of nominees for Utah's Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit is raising questions about the qualifications of the two men nominated by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on Utah's Supreme Court, with neither having prior experience.
Man sentenced to life without parole for double backyard killing in 2018
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 31-year-old West Valley City man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of killing two people in his backyard while children were playing.
'Denied in whole': Judge tosses lawsuit, clears Weber County Commission hopeful, election office
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 7:57 p.m. | Save Story
A judge tossed a lawsuit filed by three Weber County Commission hopefuls against a fourth candidate and the county, saying they "substantially complied" with election code.
Brigham City emergency response times now faster, safer, thanks to new tech at traffic signals
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 4 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Most drivers have sat at a red light and wished it would turn green faster. In Brigham City, firefighters and paramedics now have a way to do exactly that.
Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Robinson and his defense team continue to push for hearsay testimony from law enforcers to not be allowed during his preliminary hearing.
Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners
Emily Ashcraft, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Updated June 4 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
Bricks and Minifigs announced it has parted ways with two managers and closed the location at the center of a viral YouTube video series around an alleged Lego theft.
Man charged with aggravated murder in violent death of roommate
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of beating his roommate to death has been charged with aggravated murder.
Utah could receive another northern lights show from latest geomagnetic storm
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and other parts of the West could see another heavenly show Thursday and Friday nights.
Utah County neighborhood frustrated as roundabout project sends heavy traffic through residential streets
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County residents are raising safety concerns as a small road construction project has created unexpectedly big problems in their quiet Highland neighborhood.
Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 4 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
Businessman Kevin O'Leary has agreed to cut the Box Elder County data center project area in response to calls from Senate President Stuart Adams.
A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Despite Pioneer Park's partial closure, the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market will fill open spaces when it returns Saturday, as well as parts of the street next to it.
Ogden police officer shoots, kills man while responding to stabbing report
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden police officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly stabbing another man inside an apartment.
Sen. John Curtis breaks with party, votes to dismantle Trump's anti-weaponization fund
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 4 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis bucked party lines to support a proposal that would officially dismantle the anti-weaponization fund from the Justice Department.
West Jordan man accused of sexually assaulting patients during 'hypnotherapy' sessions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 4 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man is facing disturbing allegations of sexually assaulting his clients while conducting "hypnotherapy."
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Classrooms are preparing for a major shift in how artificial intelligence is used, with a new partnership bringing Google Gemini for Education into public schools next school year.
Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Murray man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after he seriously injured his mother with a hammer during an unprovoked domestic violence incident.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
West Jordan man faces federal drug-trafficking count in sting operation; local charges dismissed
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man faces a federal drug-trafficking count stemming from a Weber County sting operation while local charges in the case have been dismissed.
'Showtime,' woman calmly says before shooting ex-husband, according to prosecutors
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City woman accused of shooting her ex-husband inside an indoor playground business was charged with attempted murder.
Business & Tech »
Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up
- Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners
- 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
- A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns
Education »
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
- Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI
- Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them
Environment »
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
- A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns
- Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
Health »
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- 'It really opened my eyes': Family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle
- Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle
- US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
- Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
Politics »
Zelenskyy, in open letter, invites Putin to talks to end the war
- Kennedy Center to remove Trump name after court decision
- Critics question qualifications of nominees for Utah's Supreme Court
- 'Denied in whole': Judge tosses lawsuit, clears Weber County Commission hopeful, election office
- Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area
Religion »
Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
- What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads
- Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
- New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
Science »
Brigham City emergency response times now faster, safer, thanks to new tech at traffic signals
Utah Counties »
Utah mother charged in connection with toddler's 2019 death
- Man sentenced to life without parole for double backyard killing in 2018
- 'Denied in whole': Judge tosses lawsuit, clears Weber County Commission hopeful, election office
- Brigham City emergency response times now faster, safer, thanks to new tech at traffic signals
- Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing
