Utah Local News

Why this Swede is bringing delicious Scandinavian pastries to Utah

Most Recent

'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album

'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kodi Lee, a Utah native who won "America's Got Talent" seven years ago, announced the release of his debut album "Exactly As I Am."
Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith

Have You Seen This? Latter-day Saints respond to 'Secret Lives' with everyday moments of faith

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The "Secret Life" of Latter-day Saint husbands? Early mornings and acts of service.
AI can open up possibilities for strained rural health care providers in Utah

AI can open up possibilities for strained rural health care providers in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George conference about how technology can help rural health care providers allowed for connections that will help bring AI innovation to busy offices.
7-year-old Draper boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time

7-year-old Draper boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Taylor said her 7-year-old son Jerett, who goes by Rett, was first diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia right after his 5th birthday in 2024.
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone

Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Enhancing Safety for Animals was put together by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would limit protections for the Mexican gray wolf. The bill advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee and awaits a vote in the full House.
Utah group eats a lot of fast food and breaks the world record

Utah group eats a lot of fast food and breaks the world record

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Springville native Jacob Sargent and seven of his friends from around Utah County set out to break the Guinness World Record for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours.
From addiction to world-record lifting: A Cedar City woman's sobriety journey

From addiction to world-record lifting: A Cedar City woman's sobriety journey

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 19 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Camille Palmer, of Cedar City, overcame addiction to become a world-record power lifter. She hopes her story will inspire others to overcome challenges.
New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah

New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted April 19 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia requires immense time and effort, and the emotional toll can be high. Now, a new initiative is launching to help navigate these challenges.
Herriman woman killed in alleged murder-suicide filed for divorce 1 day before death

Herriman woman killed in alleged murder-suicide filed for divorce 1 day before death

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Herriman woman have identified Lindha Paola Zerpa Lara, 43, as the victim of what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Utah family seeks for answers after ICE detains sister

Utah family seeks for answers after ICE detains sister

Garna Mejia, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wihongi family's weeklong vacation in New Zealand ended with a family member in detention at an ICE facility in California, and they're still searching for answers.
Salt Lake City dings developer for 'unfortunate' mishap over historic building

Salt Lake City dings developer for 'unfortunate' mishap over historic building

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

City leaders reduced a developer's tax incentives by approximately $1 million after a miscommunication in the demolition of a now-nearly rebuilt historic building.
Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claims third world title belt in emotion-filled fight

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claims third world title belt in emotion-filled fight

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 8:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint boxer Lani Daniels claimed the WBO/IBF super middleweight title at Madison Square Garden via TKO in the ninth round over Shadasia Green on Friday.
A very special prom night in Utah County

A very special prom night in Utah County

Debbie Worthen, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students from four different high schools gathered together at Lehi High School in Utah County Friday, ready to dance the night away at this year's Specialty Prom.
Santaquin designates May as Sgt. Bill Hooser Memorial Month

Santaquin designates May as Sgt. Bill Hooser Memorial Month

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Santaquin City Council approved designating each May honoring the late Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty nearly two years ago.
'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet

'The power of one': Utah Metropolitan Ballet debuts new contemporary ballet

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

How much impact does a single person have? That's the question a Switzerland-based choreographer sought to answer in a new contemporary ballet for the Utah Metropolitan Ballet.
Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Utah County hosts America 250-themed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The iconic "I Voted" stickers that have been a tradition in America will soon see a new design in Utah County, one created by a middle school student.
Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Judge unseals ATF report in Charlie Kirk assassination case

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A filing referencing and quoting an already-existing Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives report in the case against Tyler Robinson, who is charged in the murder of Charlie Kirk, was recently made public by the judge.
Police: Man killed former wife, then himself, in Herriman

Police: Man killed former wife, then himself, in Herriman

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated April 18 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators believe a man killed his former wife before killing himself in Herriman Friday, police said.
Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Are sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games coming soon?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 18 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Olympic officials are already preparing to line up sponsors for Utah's 2034 Winter Games .