Utah Local News

'This isn't a close case,' state tells judge in Tyler Robinson case

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in the Robinson capital murder case argue the decision to bind the case over to trial "is likely as straightforward ... as this court will ever see."

South Kanosh in 'set' status to evacuate due to Widemouth 2 Fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 9:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Kanosh was set to "set" evacuation status as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.

Wyoming bride arrested, accused of setting fire to Utah church she was set to get married in

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming bride-to-be was arrested and accused of starting a fire at the church building where she was supposed to get married the next day.

West Jordan home complete loss in fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A home in West Jordan is a complete loss after a fire Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.

Government expanded the law for downwinders. Are you one?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 28 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

When people think of downwinders — people who later became ill as a result of radiation exposure during nuclear weapons tests decades ago — a lot of folks think the damage stopped in southern Utah.

Ballet West partners with Park City Opera for first ever collaborative production

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballet and opera have always gone hand in hand throughout history, and for the first time, Ballet West dancers will share the stage with the Park City Opera to portray an iconic tragedy.

Human remains found in 2012 in Roy identified

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A badly decomposed body found in 2012 in Roy has been identified as a Florida man thanks to DNA testing.

'When life gives you bananas': Couple reflects on 3 years of turning prank into thriving business

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say

Dan Rascon and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man injured in the fire that edged close to Washington Terrace on Monday has died, his children say, as the probe into the blaze continues.

Salt Lake City seeks to wrangle in how automatic license plate readers are used

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is seeking to balance public safety and residents' privacy concerns as they consider a new code that addresses how automatic license plate readers are used.

Conservation groups oppose proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah conservation and advocacy groups are speaking out against a proposed wastewater discharge permit they say would threaten the Great Salt Lake and the species that call the lake and its wetlands home.

Utah man accused of kidnapping woman who had protective order against him

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 2:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County man is accused of holding a woman who had a protective order against him hostage for several days.

Layton home a complete loss following fire

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters said a home in Layton is a complete loss after it caught fire Monday afternoon.

Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City will host information sessions all week geared to Mexican immigrants, joining consulates all across the United States.

Pocatello father's remarkable recovery after near-fatal accident called a miracle

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 28 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just weeks after doctors gave him virtually no chance of survival, a Pocatello father who was crushed beneath a car is standing, walking and beginning to reclaim his life.

Utah Talons repeat as Athletes Unlimited Softball League champions

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Talons swept the Chicago Bandits to win their second consecutive Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship.

Judge resigns, says workload for Utah courts is 'not sustainable'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

After less than two years on the job, a Utah judge announced he's stepping down, citing a heavy workload on the bench that he says is "not sustainable" and "should concern every citizen."

Man pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir pronounced dead days later

Kennedy Camarena, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was pulled from the waters at Sand Hollow Reservoir on Saturday has died, officials said Tuesday.

As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center's new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 28 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director with the goal of reducing accidents and fatalities in Utah's backcountry.