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West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley boy remains in a coma a week after he was struck by a car while walking to school, leaving his family devastated and neighbors calling for urgent safety changes.
Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.
Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later
Mike Headrick, KSL | Posted May 21 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 11 years ago, KSL Investigators set up a sting operation targeting porch pirates. A person was caught and ordered to pay restitution. Years later, a payment arrived.
Mountainland, Bridgerland technical college presidents step down on same day
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 21 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Mountainland and Bridgerland technical colleges will both be searching for new leaders after both of the schools' presidents stepped down on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City drops investigation of former councilwoman, still plans conduct changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is no longer looking into misconduct allegations made against former Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez, but it still wants to amend its code of conduct.
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 21 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.
Roy man sentenced to jail in killing while they were practicing gun draws from holsters
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 21 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Roy man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail after shooting and killing another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from their holsters.
Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Lambert family believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday.
Drunken driver going 84 mph in 35 mph zone arrested, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 21 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he was intoxicated and tried to flee officers at a high speed through residential areas of Panguitch.
Chris Mallett unanimously selected as next president of Weber State University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 21 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Chris Mallett as Weber State University's next president.
A summer plan can help keep kids away from alcohol
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Parents Empowered is helping parents plan alcohol-free summer activities and giving parents the tools to have conversations that could protect their kids' still-developing brains.
Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 21 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A key businessmen behind the Box Elder County data center proposal is stepping back from charges foes are linked to China and instead focusing on their funding sources.
Republicans advance effort on parental consent for name changes in schools
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
House Republicans advanced a measure that would restrict federal funding for schools unless they adopt policies requiring teachers to get parental consent before changing a student's gender designation.
Planning a summer trip? Get ready to shell out more money
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Just as a record number of travelers get set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, U.S. gas prices are heading north again.
Home price reductions happening less often nationwide
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 20 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Hoping for a price cut when buying a home? That's not as likely to happen as it once was, according to a new Redfin report on Wednesday.
Utah lawmakers to explore lane-filtering extension, other motorcycle safety issues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 20 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers want to take a deeper look at lane filtering and other motorcycle safety measures, as they look to solve a spike in motorcycle fatalities.
Formal protests start to pour in for Stratos data center's second water rights change request
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 20 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
By Wednesday afternoon, over than 300 formal protests were filed against a second water rights change application for the proposed Stratos data center.
Former West Jordan officer sentenced to probation in reckless driving case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 20 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City Justice Court judge found a former West Jordan police officer guilty of reckless driving and sentence him to six months of probation on May 13.
Utah cities, water providers stress water conservation amid drought conditions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 20 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
Cities and water providers around northern Utah are stressing water conservation, with some restrictions already in place, stemming from drought-like conditions.
Business & Tech »
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
- Jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty
- Single-family housing starts tumble in April
- Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
- Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing
Environment »
Atlantic hurricane season to be milder thanks to El Niño — but the Pacific's will be busy
- Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
- Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
- Formal protests start to pour in for Stratos data center's second water rights change request
- Utah cities, water providers stress water conservation amid drought conditions
Police & Courts »
Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for murder after admitting to strangling wife
- West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements
- Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later
- Roy man sentenced to jail in killing while they were practicing gun draws from holsters
- Drunken driver going 84 mph in 35 mph zone arrested, police say
Politics »
Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote
- Salt Lake City drops investigation of former councilwoman, still plans conduct changes
- Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
- Facing internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris
- Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
Religion »
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
- Idaho governor on track to win primary as opponent scrambles to respond to Latter-day Saint voters
- New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Science »
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
Utah Counties »
Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for murder after admitting to strangling wife
- West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements
- Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
- Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later
- Mountainland, Bridgerland technical college presidents step down on same day
