Utah Local News

Las Vegas children's hospital groundbreaking brings hope to southern Utah family

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new children's hospital planned for Las Vegas could make it easier for southern Utah families to access specialized pediatric care closer to home.

Utah to start enforcing its law requiring porn sites to verify ages of users

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah plans to start enforcing its age verification laws for adult websites on Monday, seeking to crack down on companies that allow minors to view pornography online.

Fear struck Utah: Retired KSL reporter recalls beginning of Ted Bundy saga

VideoDave Cawley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former KSL reporter Lynn Packer describes the start of KSL's coverage of the disappearances and murders of teenage girls in Utah in 1974

Amendment B fight attracts big money ahead of Election Day

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of dollars have been spent on Amendment B, which would require citizen-led initiatives that raise taxes to pass with at least 60% support.

AAA offers $10 Lyft credits for Halloween weekend

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

AAA Utah is partnering with the Utah Department of Public Safety and the Utah Restaurant Association to offer $10 Lyft credits to help prevent impaired driving.

Tooele residents honored with Heart of Service award

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 30 Tooele Valley residents were nominated to receive the Heart of Service awards as part of the America250 celebrations in Utah. The Tooele City Council will honor recipients on Wednesday.

Man accused of stealing jewelry then making high-value purchases

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who family members say 'suddenly' came into a large amount of money and spent it on high-end items has been arrested in a burglary investigation.

Woman sentenced to probation after driving semitruck recklessly on I-15

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman driving a semitruck "all over" I-15 without a license was ordered to spend two years on probation and pay $1,000. Court records say she will likely be deported.

Parents arrested after 1-month-old son found with multiple broken bones

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A couple in southern Utah is accused of abusing their 1-month-old child.

Farmington man's 30-year pumpkin carving hobby becomes Halloween tradition

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

One Farmington man has spent three decades creating an elaborate pumpkin display, welcoming visitors to enjoy his work and support a local food pantry.

Box Elder County sheriff on leave after crash in Weber County that critically injured a woman

VideoTim Vandenack and Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Box Elder County Sheriff Kevin Potter is on administrative leave after an accident on Tuesday in Weber County that critically injured a woman.

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Ogden toll collector dresses as 'toll-troll' for parkway drivers

Staff  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It takes toll collector Casey Seal about two hours to transform into the troll now taking tolls on Adams Avenue Parkway in Ogden.

Ogden man facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting 2 minors

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces multiple felony counts for allegedly sexually assaulting two minors over a year-long period.

Advisories issued as more rain, snow return to Utah, including areas recovering from floods

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another series of flood watches has been issued for most of southern Utah and parts of central and eastern Utah, as an atmospheric river and cold front are forecast to collide over the state this weekend.

Study finds Utah's .05% BAC law linked to drop in alcohol-related crashes

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study finds Utah's nation-leading .05 blood alcohol limit is associated with a nearly 9% reduction in alcohol-related crashes.

'A bucket-list hike': Summiting Mount Timpanogos beyond peak season

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most hikers tackle Mount Timpanogos during the warmer months of spring and summer. But Utah County resident Josh Abbott said the most rewarding experiences come after snow begins covering the trail.

New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State University has a new mascot, but this one is a live animal.

Utah County survivor warns about breast cancer risk for men

VideoAndrew Adams  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Breast Cancer Awareness Month always draws attention to women's health risk. A Utah County man is living proof, though, that it can happen to men, too.

Weber State students press to resurrect centers geared to Latino, Black and other students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 30 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Weber State students are pressing to resurrect the cultural centers geared to Latino, Black, LGBTQ and other students after their elimination in the wake of HB261.