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Here's what to expect at Zion National Park this weekend
Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 14 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
Ahead of one of its busiest winter weekends, Zion National Park issued a news release Friday urging visitors to plan ahead for Presidents Day, warning of heavy crowds and congestion.
Utah House committee approves nicotine tax increase after impassioned hearing
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 14 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature took the first step toward raising the state's tax on nicotine and tobacco products as HB337 advanced out of the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Friday.
Prop 4 repeal effort asks Supreme Court to extend deadline in final push to gather signatures
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns for Representative Government asked the Utah Supreme Court on Wednesday to extend the signature submission deadline, saying signatures had been stolen or destroyed.
3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 13 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near West Valley City on Friday at 6:32 p.m.
Utah inspectors hadn't seen clients for nearly 2 years before van deaths
Courtney Johns, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
Utah inspectors had not observed clients at Safe and Sound Services for nearly two years before three men died in a running van on Feb. 6, according to licensing records and charging documents.
Park City's Ashley Farquharson becomes an Olympic medalist
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ashley Farquharson grew up in Park City and learned to luge on the track built for the 2002 Olympics. Now she is an Olympic medalist, after taking home the bronze on Friday.
'A form of protest': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to oppose sensitive materials legislation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 people packed the Utah Capitol rotunda Friday to advocate for the freedom to choose what to read and push back against a law on "sensitive material" in school libraries.
How Olympic countries share their cultures in between events
Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Other than sportsmanship and pushing the limits of human ability, the Olympics prides itself on one other key component that makes it the spectacle that it is: culture.
'Swath of destruction': Ogden man found guilty of auto homicide during drunken driving spree
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A jury on Friday found Tyson Treasure guilty of automobile homicide in a 2024 drunken driving spree through Ogden that resulted in several crashes and the death of a man.
Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Former Rep. Ben McAdams has qualified for the primary in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, making him the first Democratic candidate to do so.
Utah native Casey Dawson drops out of men's 10,000-meter speed skating race
Chandler Holt, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah native and Team USA speed skater Casey Dawson withdrew from the men's 10,000-meter event at the Winter Olympics Friday to focus on the team pursuit and 1,500-meter races.
Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 13 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.
West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man who has been told to stay away from school properties after police say he frequently approaches elementary school children is now facing felony charges.
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, says he feels overwhelmed but feels strengthened by support from family and church leaders.
Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
A BYU wide receiver charged with rape made his initial appearance in court on Friday and will be allowed to post bail.
Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Weather forecast models are finally tilting in favor of precipitation across Utah, but the chances the state ends up with a normal snowpack this year are low, experts say.
Police identify woman hit and killed while crossing the street in Tooele
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Feb. 13 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.
Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 13 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.
Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 13 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
A caregiver transporting three disabled men who allegedly left them in running van while he ate and watched TV was charged Friday with three counts of murder.
Education »
'A form of protest': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to oppose sensitive materials legislation
Environment »
Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline
- Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?
- 'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists
- Trump revokes basis of climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
- Firefighters urge caution after February brush fire in Saratoga Springs
Police & Courts »
Rideshare driver arrested, accused of hitting teen on scooter
- Utah inspectors hadn't seen clients for nearly 2 years before van deaths
- Feds open a perjury probe into ICE officers' testimony about the shooting of a Venezuelan man
- 'Swath of destruction': Ogden man found guilty of auto homicide during drunken driving spree
- West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping
Politics »
Utah House committee approves nicotine tax increase after impassioned hearing
- Prop 4 repeal effort asks Supreme Court to extend deadline in final push to gather signatures
- 'A form of protest': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to oppose sensitive materials legislation
- Feds open a perjury probe into ICE officers' testimony about the shooting of a Venezuelan man
- Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ
- Elder Clark G. Gilbert called to church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles
- President Oaks encourages students to build faith, humility and patience in BYU devotional
- Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume
- Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics
