Utah Local News

Salt Lake City's housing is 'out of whack.' This new complex seeks to help

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new apartment complex brings 105 affordable units to Salt Lake City, with many others around it chipping away at a shortage.

Annual Heels 2 Heal walk expanded this year to include focus on recent community violence

Staff  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City voters head to the polls on Election Day

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in local races that will help shape their communities and the state's future.

Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures begin to drop, the William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season, providing people experiencing homelessness a place to escape the cold.

Davis County jury finds ex-Roy firefighter guilty of 3 felony sexual abuse counts

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Davis County jury found ex-Roy firefighter Ryan Rampton guilty of three felony counts of sexual abuse after a four-day trial and he's to be sentenced next month.

Utah HEAT program offers utility assistance as heating costs rise

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's HEAT program is now open to the general public, but officials say applications are running lower than usual as families prepare for higher heating costs this winter.

Stroke survivor grateful for therapy that helped him with new passion of woodworking

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

A stroke survivor unexpectedly found a new direction in life after a specialized therapy being studied at the University of Utah helped him regain the use of his left hand.

Utah-based Rodizio Grill to bring its Brazilian steakhouse experience to Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Rodizio Grill, founded by a Brazilian transplant to Utah, will expand its Brazilian steakhouse experience with a location to open next year in Ogden.

Conservative climate group faces a midterm reckoning. Its Utah founder still sees hope for the movement

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 7:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of congressional Republicans focused on establishing climate-focused policies could be decimated in the midterm elections on Tuesday. But the caucus' founder is hopeful.

FBI points to nihilistic extremists as missing Garden City teen is found safe after nearly 18 months

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 6:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI director Kash Patel vows to go after so-called 'gore groups,' and Nihilistic Violent Extremists after a Garden City teen who was missing for 521 days was found safe in Oregon.

Election Day has arrived. Here's what to watch for in Utah

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what to watch as Utahns head to the polls on Election Day.

Utah's ski season remains on track to open this week after first big snowfall

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's resort season remains on track to launch this week, following a robust weekend snowfall.

Fresh snow fuels excitement, but Super El Niño's effect on Utah winter is unknown

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A weekend storm has skiers and snowboarders excited for the season ahead, but it's still unclear what a Super El Niño pattern could mean for Utah's snowpack.

'There's always surf after storms': Southern Utah residents surf Virgin River

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The storms in southern Utah brought enough water for some residents to surf the Virgin River Monday.

Hybrid Utah school offers students the best of both worlds

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy, students get the best of both worlds and can learn from home while still having the opportunity to attend classes in person several times a week.

Is it taxidermy or art? Utah business owner's insurance claim hinges on the distinction

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man bought insurance to protect the taxidermy he hauls. After a crash damaged his cargo, his insurer classified most of it as excluded artwork. His dispute raises a question for anyone buying coverage: Do you have the insurance you think you do?

Ex-school bus driver charged with secretly filming young girl on bus

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver for the Jordan School District, who has since been fired, has been charged for allegedly video recording a girl sitting behind him while he was driving.

Number of new U.S. citizens who can vote has doubled since 2000

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of naturalized U.S. citizens who can vote is up twofold since 2000, with the figure representing 5.5% of Utah's pool of voters as of 2024.

Henderson issues emergency elections order for voters affected by San Juan County flooding

VideoHeather Peterson and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an emergency election accommodations declaration, allowing some voters to vote electronically after more flooding.