Utah Local News
Most Recent
Ogden man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison for sexual activity with minor
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man has been sentenced to five years to life imprisonment for sexual activity with a minor several years ago.
Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.
Fireworks sales begin Wednesday amid widespread fire restrictions, active wildfire season
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Firework sales begin Wednesday in Utah, but state and local officials are urging residents to think twice before lighting them, as dry conditions fuel one of the state's most active wildfire seasons.
Ex-Uintah County officer sentenced after handcuffing wife during argument
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man was sentenced to home confinement, probation after pleading no contest to handcuffing his wife during an argument while he worked as a corrections officer.
Here's how Utah develops Olympic athletes
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Sports Tourism Symposium at America First Field was held in Sandy on Wednesday. Casey Dawson credited his success to the opportunity to try a wide range of sports while growing up in Park City.
Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions
Kennedy Camarena and Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated June 22 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Bonneville Fire slowed down on Monday morning after first being reported to have started above the University of Utah on Saturday.
1 dead, teen 'family member' in custody in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody Saturday in Tooele County in what police are calling a homicide investigation.
Here's how the University of Utah is tracking to meet nearly $20M in state-mandated cuts
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 22 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah is on track to reallocate over two-thirds of its total state-mandated cuts next year.
Man hospitalized after fall from 60-foot cliff in Toquerville
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 22 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old man fell at least 60 feet off a cliff in Toquerville on Sunday and was flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, rescue personnel said.
The 'gatekeepers' are gone: What that means for Utah musicians
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted June 22 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
For decades, breaking into the music business meant convincing a handful of powerful gatekeepers that your song deserved to be heard.
Middlefork Fire in Weber County largely contained after torching 334 acres
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 22 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
The human-caused Middlefork Fire northeast of Huntsville in Weber County is largely contained after torching around 334 acres.
Primary watch: Utah voter turnout under 20%, candidate accused of breaking rules
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fewer than 20% of Utah voters have cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's primary election, as allegations of improper mailers in one race have surfaced in the final days of campaigning.
Firefighters continue combatting Iron Fire in Eureka
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters in Iron County were still fighting a growing human-caused fire on Monday after keeping the blaze from reaching houses in Eureka.
Utah woman accused of killing her father
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 22 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County woman is accused of shooting and killing her father.
Texas man accused of 'ghost broker' scheme in Utah
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 22 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Texas man is accused of defrauding insurance companies by offering faulty or non-existent policies.
Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 22 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Tyler Robinson roommate does not have to appear at preliminary hearing, judge rules
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 22 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
The judge in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case ruled Monday that hearsay evidence is acceptable, including a video interview with Lance Twiggs.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Paraglider dies after search and rescue near Mount Timpanogos
Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 22 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
A paraglider died Sunday after an accident that prompted the Utah County Sheriff's Office to conduct a search and rescue operation in Provo Canyon.
Environment »
The 'earthquake gate' stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
- Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah
- An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
- Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
- An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives
Police & Courts »
Fast-moving wildfire in central Utah consumes 10,000 acres in hours Monday
- Ogden man sentenced to 5 years to life in prison for sexual activity with minor
- Fireworks sales begin Wednesday amid widespread fire restrictions, active wildfire season
- Ex-Uintah County officer sentenced after handcuffing wife during argument
- Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions
Religion »
Tabernacle Choir makes historic return to Hollywood Bowl, benefiting charities worldwide
- Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
- Church of Jesus Christ delivers food to all 50 states to celebrate America 250
- Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple
- Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan
Science »
The 'earthquake gate' stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
- Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands. Scientists now think they know why
- Ancient teeth from Siberia rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
- An unusual strategy helps some tropical butterflies live 25 times longer than their relatives
- Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
