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Lehi man charged with throwing rocks at proposed ICE detention facility
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 1 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi man arrested in March during a protest outside a Salt Lake warehouse recently purchased by ICE was charged Friday with rioting, a third-degree felony.
Fire at Layton Dairy Queen causes severe damage; building temporarily closed
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A fire erupted inside of the Dairy Queen in Layton, prompting evacuations on Friday; the store could temporarily remain closed.
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
After a surge of intense clamoring in March, debate over a proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City has died down though not gone away.
Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing 3 years ago; search continues for missing siblings
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 1 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A teenager who disappeared in Jefferson County over three years ago has obtained a driver's license in Utah and is no longer considered a missing person, according to investigators.
What we know about the gas price surge in the West
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns aren't the only ones paying more for a gallon of gas — many states in the West are struggling with steeper prices.
Lehi man accused of choking wife until he thought she was dead charged with attempted murder
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 1 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi man who police say had thought about killing his wife for several weeks was charged Friday with attempted murder and accused of trying to strangle her.
Fire causes around $650K in damages to Hooper home, but no injuries
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 1 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A fire Thursday night caused around $650,000 in damages to a home in Hooper though no injuries.
Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 1 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Subcontractors say they are owed $165,000 for work done on the new Layton home of state Rep. Trevor Lee.
Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 1 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox warns that Utah's fire season is already here early, while fire weather forecasters say El Niño could factor in trends by the late summer.
1 person dead after multivehicle crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 1 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead and another is in critical condition Friday after a crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle on state Route 59 southeast of Hurricane.
South Jordan man accused of stabbing girlfriend faces multiple charges
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 1 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan man charged with stabbing his girlfriend allegedly told her "I am going to jail for murder."
'You're going to die tonight,' Roosevelt man charged with assault allegedly told woman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 1 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A Roosevelt man accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman is facing several felony charges.
Local barbershop donates proceeds to help Payson police buy K-9
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 1 - 12:44 p.m. | Save Story
The Payson Police Department needs a K-9, and the Fellas Barbershop has been donating all proceeds to help the department purchase and train the dog.
Through camera, canvas and craft, students win cash and recognition in Draper showcase
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 1 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County high school seniors were awarded for their talent at the annual Draper Visual Arts Competition ceremony on Monday.
Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 1 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Researchers at Utah State University are on the verge of an electric idea: They're rolling out cutting-edge technology, where the road charges your electric car or truck as you drive.
Millcreek weighs potential transportation fee to tackle aging roads
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 1 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Millcreek is considering a transportation utility fee to address road infrastructure needs. Residents are being asked to weigh in on the matter.
Curtis says he is exploring options for Congress to get involved as Iran war reaches 60-day mark
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said he is closely watching the Trump administration's decisions on Iran as he weighs whether to vote on authorizing military action or give the administration more time.
Herriman police employee charged with falsifying time card
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 1 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman police employee was charged Wednesday with billing the city for time she didn't actually work.
Utah National Guard stages first‑of‑its‑kind homeland defense drill, Exercise Wolverine
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 1 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah National Guard has staged a new drill, training in disaster response on U.S. soil, something that years ago maybe didn't seem as likely as it is now.
Business & Tech »
What we know about the gas price surge in the West
- Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
- Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house
- Trump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares possible shutdown
- Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks
Education »
Utah's powered pavement: Electric charging roads being developed at Utah State University
Environment »
Utah's fire season is already here. Here's how El Niño could 'make or break' it
- Cox backs Box Elder County data center proposal, in part, due to national security factors
- Cox says he plans to issue drought-related emergency order 'fairly soon'
- Do you have lead service lines? Salt Lake City seeks info as it begins replacing them
- Midvale among Utah cities urging water conservation; increased fees added for heavy users
Health »
Court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
- Hershey tops estimates as GLP‑1 users drive demand for mints, healthier snacks
- Trump withdraws Casey Means as surgeon general nominee, names Nicole Saphier as pick
- New FDA analysis says infant formula supply is safe after testing for potential contaminants
- Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah
Police & Courts »
Court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now
- Lehi man charged with throwing rocks at proposed ICE detention facility
- Fire at Layton Dairy Queen causes severe damage; building temporarily closed
- Idaho teen resurfaces after vanishing 3 years ago; search continues for missing siblings
- Former US congressman convicted of secretly lobbying for Venezuela
Utah Counties »
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- Lehi man charged with throwing rocks at proposed ICE detention facility
- Fire at Layton Dairy Queen causes severe damage; building temporarily closed
- Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away
- Lehi man accused of choking wife until he thought she was dead charged with attempted murder
