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Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases

Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.
Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say

Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a man robbed a West Jordan bank Monday, then used the money to buy a meal and left the rest as a tip.
Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center

Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Construction of a Salt Lake senior center will continue despite previous consideration to pull its budget.
'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE

'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.
Amber Alert marks 30 years of saving lives in Utah and nationwide

Amber Alert marks 30 years of saving lives in Utah and nationwide

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the Amber Alert, sent when a child is in imminent danger, and officials say the program continues to save lives in Utah and around the country.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting

Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs

Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden Fire Department's new mobile outreach clinic began its service this week, aimed at homeless populations around the city, especially those who don't go to area shelters.
Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'

Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Ogden man faces attempted aggravated murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring two neighbors, killing their dog, and firing at his daughter and officers.
Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah

Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah measles cases have risen to 201, with the southwest portion of the state seeing the majority of the infections.
Eagle Mountain man, 34, identified as victim of auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Eagle Mountain man, 34, identified as victim of auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a man who was hit and killed in a crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper last week in Eagle Mountain.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?

There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
Gunman shot, killed man who was stealing his bike, Salt Lake police say

Gunman shot, killed man who was stealing his bike, Salt Lake police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 4:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police arrested a man for investigation of murder after they say he shot and killed another man who was stealing his bike early Tuesday.
2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo

2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee continued a statewide "listening tour" Monday. This latest stop was in Provo to hear directly from city leaders about what hosting the Games could mean for the community.
Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination

Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.
Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy

Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Railroad and natural resource expansion look imminent for Utah, as the state last week awarded Integrated Rail and Resources with a post-performance tax credit reduction.
Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?

Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.
Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever

Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.
March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband

March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.