Utah Local News
Most Recent

Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
The convicted ringleader of a "sprawling" yearslong check fraud scheme that totaled more than $1.7 million was sentenced last month to nine years in federal prison.

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 13 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of tornado warnings for Tooele County have now expired, but storms continue to pass through the state that can be severe in nature.

Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
A family experienced what felt like a records runaround when they tried to get certified copies of their birth certificates.

Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
One man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday night after a house fire in West Jordan.

New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 9:14 p.m. | Save Story
A brand new veterinary medicine building at Utah State University will help prepare students with hands on training in Utah's first complete four-year program in the degree.

Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah group is calling on lawmakers to enact tougher regulations on cameras that automatically track license plates.

Documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez to be shown in Salt Lake City
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A new documentary focused on Venezuelan rebel Óscar Pérez, who died at the hands of Venezuelan forces in 2018, will be shown in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Utah fried chicken chain founded by revered chef announces first out-of-state expansion
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has welcomed a handful of California-based chains in recent years, but now one of its native businesses is seeking to test out the Golden State market.

One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 7:57 p.m. | Save Story
One year after a devastating fire destroyed five businesses on downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street, signs of recovery are emerging across the block

Teen on e-bike seriously injured after being hit by truck in Salt Lake City
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
A teen boy on an e-bike was seriously injured after he was hit by a pickup truck in Salt Lake City Thursday evening.

How this program helps Utah businesses open international markets
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 13 - 6:58 p.m. | Save Story
Utah companies engaging in international export business are set to get a boost from a new funding package from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Man accused of brutally beating security guard during carjacking facing federal charges
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of brutally beating a security guard during a carjacking attack in Salt Lake City is facing federal charges.
Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles
P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters | Posted Aug. 13 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Tyson Foods said it will close or sell three of its beef plants and packaging operation sites, including one in Eagle Mountain, further shrinking its beef footprint as a historic U.S. cattle shortage deepens.

Assisted living center director admits to taking money from deaf tenant
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Aug. 13 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A woman agreed to pay back over $26,000 she had taken from a man living in an assisted living center as part of a plea in abeyance to fraud.

Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Updated Aug. 13 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Summit County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that residents evacuated from Henefer in Summit County can return home. Residents are cautioned to remain ready to evacuate again if needed.

Commission OKs proposed tower at Sugar House Zions location, but not full height
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A plan to redevelop an existing Zions Bank branch location within the heart of Sugar House received the green light to move forward, but it might not be as tall as developers envisioned.

Midvale man who admitted to threatening state employees ordered off social media
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Jared Scott Smith will spend one year in jail and three years on probation, with no social media, after admitting to sending a threatening email that was received by someone at the Utah Capitol.

Beaver County students return to school after difficult summer
Madi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
After a difficult summer, Beaver County students returned to school Thursday as the district works to provide a sense of normalcy while staying prepared for future emergencies.

Mexico man who brought fentanyl, heroin into Utah given 5 years in prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 13 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
A man from Mexico was sentenced to serve five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and heroin into Utah.
Business & Tech »

Utah ski resorts consider big impacts as Sunshine Protection Act progresses
- New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU
- Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
- Utah fried chicken chain founded by revered chef announces first out-of-state expansion
- One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire
Environment »

Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah
- 'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard
- The lasting effects of Utah's wildfires: By the numbers
- Tropical Storm Lala forms in Central Pacific; hurricane watch issued for Big Island of Hawaii
- Why Utah's percentage of human-caused fires has fallen well below the national average
Health »

Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
- Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors
- Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting
- West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district
- New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says
Police & Courts »

Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison
- Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
- Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire
- Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
- Teen on e-bike seriously injured after being hit by truck in Salt Lake City
Politics »

Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
- Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order
- Hegseth responds to alarming reports about conditions on U.S. Navy ship in Middle East
- Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz
- This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support
Religion »

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
- Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94
- Photo gallery: Family pets draw our full attention during Blessing of the Animals event
- 'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City
- Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row
Science »

Group cites 'striking' Weber County data on Flock cameras as reason for lawmakers to act
- Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
- Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
- 'A huge win': Utah State University, technical colleges partner to bolster robotics workforce
- Utah teachers embrace artificial intelligence as new classroom rules take effect
Utah Counties »

Ringleader of 'sprawling' check fraud scheme handed 9 years in prison
- Tornado warnings expire in Tooele County; flood risk continues in Utah
- Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue
- Man hospitalized in critical condition after West Jordan house fire
- New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU

