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New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 22 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
New fire restrictions are now in place at Zion National Park and other parts of the state.
Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 22 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
While Utah's economy is generally performing better than the U.S. as a whole, consumers and job seekers are feeling the squeeze when it comes to buying and hiring in Utah.
Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 22 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Red Iguana, the popular Salt Lake Mexican restaurant, has expanded to the dining hub around the Salt Lake Bees Stadium in South Jordan.
Scandinavian Heritage Festival connects many Utahns to Sanpete County
Arianne Brown, KSL | Updated May 22 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
For the past 50 years, the Scandinavian Heritage Festival, set for this weekend, has been held to celebrate pioneers who settled Sanpete County in the late 1800s.
Judge orders release of Park City immigrant whose detention prompted outcry
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 22 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A federal immigration judge ordered the release of a Park City immigrant whose detention last month prompted an outcry from his friends and family.
Lawmaker looks to reform judicial investigations after Utah Supreme Court justice resignation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 22 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
A state senator says he is working on potential changes to the Judicial Conduct Commission following the resignation of a Utah Supreme Court justice over allegations of misconduct.
Cox unveils 'Utah Elevated' plan to guide state's economic growth over the next decade
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated May 22 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah is in a competition with other states and nations for investment and talent, and introduced a new plan to help the state better reach its economic goals.
Memorial Day weekend travel could create delays of up to 90 minutes in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 22 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
National and state transportation officials don't expect gas prices this Memorial Day weekend to dissuade the unofficial start of summer travel. That could lead to delays on some Utah roads.
Recognizing the early signs of mental health concerns in children
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 22 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say mental health concerns in young children can start much earlier than many people realize, even when they're infants. That's something Lindsey Stevens learned the hard way.
Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A construction project may cause major delays for blue, green and red line TRAX riders between Sunday and June 20, Utah transit officials warn.
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.
New poll shows Utahns have soured on Box Elder data center as anti-AI sentiment grows
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The massive changes needed to support an artificial intelligence revolution have polarized the nation, and Utah, turning the debate over AI infrastructure into a political powder keg.
St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A St. George man admitted to exchanging gunfire with police officers last summer, pleading guilty and mentally ill to 28 felony charges.
Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
Eva Terry , Deseret News | Posted May 21 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah and Wyoming governors critiqued the federal permitting system for increasing costs, slowing infrastructure development and discouraging investment.
Salt Lake man 'deeply sorry' for strangling wife sentenced to prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Larry Johnson was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting to strangling his wife while affected by a mental illness.
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.
Business & Tech »
Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers
Environment »
New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day
- Atlantic hurricane season to be milder thanks to El Niño — but the Pacific's will be busy
- Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects
- Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
- Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics
Police & Courts »
Chief justice announces retirement, leaving Cox chance to overhaul Utah Supreme Court
- Arizona executes inmate who set a man on fire, killing him, in 2002 attack
- Lawmaker looks to reform judicial investigations after Utah Supreme Court justice resignation
- Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
- St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police
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 »
Chicks hatch from artificial egg as biotech company aims to revive extinct species
- The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
- Army secretary lists Utah data center as part of military innovation
- Bound for Mars, Elon Musk's SpaceX unveils filing for blockbuster IPO
- Formal protests start to pour in for Stratos data center's second water rights change request
Utah Counties »
New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day
- Utah economic picture 'mixed' with frustrating realities for job seekers, consumers
- Red Iguana restaurant expands to dining hub outside Salt Lake Bees stadium
- Scandinavian Heritage Festival connects many Utahns to Sanpete County
- Judge orders release of Park City immigrant whose detention prompted outcry
