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4.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Wasatch Front
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Jan. 22 - 9:27 a.m. | Save Story
People across the Wasatch Front and northern Utah felt the effects of a 4.7-magnitude earthquake during their morning commutes Thursday.
Developer, Salt Lake City Council clash over proposed tower east of downtown
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 9:08 a.m. | Save Story
Sparks flew at times as a representative for a proposed residential high-rise east of downtown and Salt Lake City leaders discussed elements of the project.
Utah helped turn a Minnesota skier into an Olympic biathlete
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Luci Anderson, who trains in Utah, got her start in skiing then added rifle marksmanship to her set of skills. Now she's headed to the Winter Olympics.
Crash prompts new attention for Sandy intersection; city to reevaluate long-term solution
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Sandy officials are planning to reopen a study reevaluating intersection safety following a tragic DUI crash, and immediate measures are in the works.
'Portal for so many stories': Sundance Institute reflects on Park City as final film festival begins
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Park City will always hold a special place in Amy Redford's heart as it's the place her father's dream and vision came true.
Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in new documentary
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Netflix revisits the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in a new documentary, which features interviews with the woman, her dad and others.
What the IOC president just said about protecting the Olympics amid shifting world order
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
As world leaders grappled with President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, the head of the International Olympic Committee pledged to protect the Olympic movement.
'No sentence long enough': Sister speaks at sentencing for brutal murder of her teen brother
Emily Ashcraft and Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The man who admitted to brutally killing 15-year-old Nick Vetecnik was sentenced to prison. Vetecnik's sister spoke about the sentencing with KSL.
Manager of Sandy in-home health provider charged with Medicaid fraud
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
The manager of a Sandy in-home health provider has been charged with overbilling Medicaid to make up for a payroll shortage, all while he purchased two cars and a home.
Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal championed by the governor to limit cellphones throughout the school day is moving quickly through the Utah Legislature.
How an incentive used in downtown revitalization could help change Salt Lake's Granary District
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 5:12 p.m. | Save Story
A new tool similar to what Utah Jazz owners received for development could help a massive overhaul near downtown.
iPhone vs. Android? This lawmaker wants Utah to officially weigh in
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill to make Android the state's official mobile operating system.
78-year-old man dies after being hit by pickup truck in Delta
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck in Delta Tuesday.
2 California restaurants take 'big step,' pick Utah for 1st out-of-state locations
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A popular California doughnut shop debuted its first out-of-state location in Salt Lake City Wednesday, days after a California pizza restaurant entered Utah's market for the first time.
Family says miracle saved everyone after helicopter crash in Wasatch County
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kory Toone and Oaklee Toone survived a helicopter crash in Utah on Sunday. The family called no loss of life in the disaster a miracle.
Man, 31, killed after being hit by train in Ogden
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A 31-year-old man died Wednesday after being hit by a train in Ogden.
Man granted parole just 2 weeks ago arrested in stabbing investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Murray man who had served prison time for assaulting people with a knife was arrested again Tuesday and accused of stabbing another man in the face.
Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.
Makeup stickers burn MRI patient's face, who is responsible?
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah patient says she suffered MRI burns on her face and sought help from KSL's Get Gephardt.
Business & Tech »
Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality
- Developer, Salt Lake City Council clash over proposed tower east of downtown
- How an incentive used in downtown revitalization could help change Salt Lake's Granary District
- 2 California restaurants take 'big step,' pick Utah for 1st out-of-state locations
- Trump rules out force, tariffs, says Greenland deal framework reached
Education »
Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day
- Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading
- Utah's 2026 Legislative session could remake public education in the state. Here's how
- Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County
- Emotional farewell: Students surprise beloved teacher as he departs for the Navy
Police & Courts »
Second man arrested in double killing in Salt Lake church parking lot
- Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges
- Crash prompts new attention for Sandy intersection; city to reevaluate long-term solution
- Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in new documentary
- 'No sentence long enough': Sister speaks at sentencing for brutal murder of her teen brother
Politics »
Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality
- Trump sends message to Putin 'war has to end' after good meeting with Zelenskiy
- What the IOC president just said about protecting the Olympics amid shifting world order
- Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day
- Immigration enforcement activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
Religion »
Pope Leo invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', cardinal says
- After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!
- From tragedy to legacy: How a 19‑year‑old's love and forgiveness lives on
- Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
- 'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
Science »
iPhone vs. Android? This lawmaker wants Utah to officially weigh in
- Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display
- Smart slopes: 5 high-tech ways to level up your Utah ski weekend
- Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years,' forecasters say
- The right side of this 6-year-old's body is shrinking. Her family is raising money to find out why.
