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Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Pest control companies said a mild winter is bringing bugs out earlier than usual, leading to an increase in service calls across the area.
Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids, but the electoral impact of their votes for the project remains to be seen.
Charges filed against man accused of randomly assaulting woman running on Jordan Trial
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly touched a woman inappropriately during her morning run and made inappropriate comments has been charged.
Salt Lake City, county sue feds over proposed ICE facility on west side
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 8 - 7:17 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County filed a joint lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen Utah cities and counties have opted to take part in a program to bolster renewable energy use while three others opted not to participate.
Southern Utah University, State Bank of Southern Utah ink 15-year partnership
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University last week announced a 15-year sponsorship with State Bank of Southern Utah, providing millions to the institution and giving its event center a new name.
Prosecutors oppose putting Tyler Robinson capital murder case on hold
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Attorney's Office has filed its opposition to Tyler Robinson's request to stay all legal proceedings pending a decision by the Utah Supreme Court.
13-year-old 'not expected to survive' after being struck by falling tree at Pineview Reservoir
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 13-year-old was critically injured after being struck by a falling tree at Pineview Reservoir.
Park that honors piece of Salt Lake City history set to receive makeover
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A park that reflects on the history of one of the Salt Lake Valley's final pre-pioneer moments is getting an upgrade, which will include a new grove to honor loved ones.
'I've never felt such relief in my whole life,' abuse charges dismissed against Sunset man
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of sexually abusing two children at a daycare has had the charges against him dismissed.
Ex-judge sentenced to prison on 3 felony charges in sexual misconduct case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 8 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
A former Box Elder County Justice Court judge was sentenced to zero to five years imprisonment on each of three felony charges in his sexual misconduct case.
Down payments on homes nationwide are … down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Buyers nationwide are putting less money down on homes than they did a year ago, according to a new analysis by Redfin, an online real estate brokerage.
New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.
'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 8 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvians living abroad may vote in the nation's presidential elections, and many in Utah flocked to a polling place in Salt Lake City to cast ballots.
Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 8 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of War updated its list of faith codes Monday after pushback from some members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the faith not being classified as "Christian."
Utah County store owners accused of selling illegal drug products, fake pee
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The owners of a Lehi convenience store have been charged for allegedly selling marijuana products and synthetic urine.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with semi on Mountain View Corridor in Herriman
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated June 8 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed Monday in a collision with a semi truck that closed Mountain View Corridor for several hours in Herriman.
Some lawmakers weigh possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy laws
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
A group of state lawmakers is convening a working group to consider possible changes to Utah's new voter privacy law after public outcry from voters.
Third of 4 auto shop employees accused of giving fake emissions tests pleads guilty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
The third of four auto shop employees in Orem accused of giving fake emissions tests to vehicles that otherwise wouldn't pass has pleaded guilty.
Business & Tech »
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
- 16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use
- Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
- Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
- Report: Immigrant women 'vital' to Utah's economy, communities despite facing challenges
Religion »
Pentagon updates religious categories after pushback from Utah lawmakers
- Lee, Curtis defend Church of Jesus Christ as 'Christian' after new Pentagon classification
- America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
- 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
Utah Counties »
Utah man accused of stealing nearly $290K in insurance settlement checks
- Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches
- Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids
- Charges filed against man accused of randomly assaulting woman running on Jordan Trial
- Salt Lake City, county sue feds over proposed ICE facility on west side
