Utah Local News

Outdoor event venue to be built at The Point development

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

An outdoor events venue is set to be built at The Point after its board of directors voted unanimously to approve a lease and development agreement Tuesday.

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Ready to cut your Christmas tree? The Wasatch Back is calling

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Christmas tree permits for the Wasatch Back are now available.

Save the lake? Ben Abbott is focused on sounding the alarm

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU ecologist Ben Abbott is leading efforts to save the Great Salt Lake, warning of environmental and health consequences if the lake continues to shrink.

Logan substitute teacher charged with kidnapping, sexually exploiting teen

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 71-year-old man from Logan who works as a substitute teacher was arrested early Friday after he allegedly met up with a 15-year-old to have sex.

Holiday spending expected to rise, but budgeting remains a challenge for many families

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As holiday shopping ramps up, Americans are expected to spend more than ever this season despite continued economic pressures.

Hurricane mother and special needs son hailed heroes following pool rescue

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heather Hall and her 14-year-old son Jaymon Hall of Hurricane were honored with the Citizen Life Saver Award after saving an unresponsive man from a drowning in a community hot tub.

Utah County-based Clyde Companies marks 100 years by building new community of 'Ironton'

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a century of building roads that get people somewhere, the company's plan for this patch of dirt is to give them a place to stay awhile.

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Annual 'Heart Gallery' on display at Utah Capitol to benefit Utah foster kids

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Portraits of children in Utah foster care were displayed at the Utah Capitol as part of Raise the Future's "Heart Gallery."

Forum highlights debate over data centers, public input in Utah County

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents, industry leaders, conservation advocates and elected officials gathered in Salem to discuss whether data centers can be developed responsibly amid several concerns.

A 'huge mistake': MIDA should not decide new data centers, House speaker says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz agrees that the general public had "fair concerns" regarding the Stratos Project.

License plate reader misuse uncovered by KSL raises questions about oversight in Utah

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators surveyed more than 30 Utah law enforcement agencies and found significant differences in how departments audit and oversee license plate reader systems.

Maverik Nitro Card saved a Utah couple at the pump; then came the fees

VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike and Kathy Bergin used Maverik's Nitro Card to save 15 cents a gallon on diesel. When five payments failed to come out of their account, they ended up in collections and faced about $95 in fees.

Utahn charged in fentanyl-related death, 4 others charged with drug distribution

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people are facing charges for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking, one of whom is accused of contributing to a person's death.

Utah restaurant operator giving away 10,000 meals to military veterans to say thanks

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The operator of the five Taqueria 27 restaurants is hoping to give away 10,000 meals through November to military veterans as a way of thanking them.

State lawmaker's attorneys demand Utah Senate set aside 'unreliable' investigative report

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys asked legislative leaders to set aside an independent investigative report about Sen. Kathleen Riebe that found she likely violated state policies on workplace harassment and discrimination.

Spring frost, dry summer lead to below-normal honey harvest in northern Utah

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spring frost that damaged Utah's fruit crops also created challenges for honeybees and the beekeepers who depend on them.

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US Speedskating, Salt Lake Community College renew contract to assist Winter Olympic athletes

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Speedskating and Salt Lake Community College will continue to help winter athletes achieve their goals, on and off the ice.

5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Cox was the only river basin governor not on the ballot this year. California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming all elected new governors, while Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs won her reelection.

Run, fly, repeat: A Utah woman prepares for 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah mom and distance runner Melissa Walker is running The Great World Race, which entails seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.