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Graffiti covers historic mining ruins in Washington County near Leeds
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 29 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The historic Stormont Mill Office, located in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area north of Leeds in Washington County, began to crumble last year. Today, the building's remnants and much of the surrounding area have been vandalized.
Man guilty of crash that killed Utah CEO and his daughter gets maximum sentence
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The man convicted in the 2024 Ogden Canyon crash that killed a Utah CEO and his daughter got the maximum sentence in the case, four to 23 years in prison.
Large-scale simulated emergency tests SLC airport readiness
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City International Airport transformed a nearby parking lot into the scene of a simulated disaster Thursday as crews responded to a mock plane crash.
Witnesses testify of overdose death in murder hearing for man who provided her with fentanyl
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A judge heard testimony Friday in a preliminary hearing for Darik Ottens, who is charged with murder and accused of supplying fentanyl to a Midvale woman who died from an overdose.
1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Ogden house fire
Jacob Freeman, KSL | Updated May 29 - 7:26 p.m. | Save Story
A person was killed and four more were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an Ogden home early Friday.
Former congressman poised to profit from helping kick-start Utah data center
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 29 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A former Utah congressman who's weighing a 2028 run for governor stands to benefit financially depending on the outcome of a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Idaho man killed in Roy multi-vehicle crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 29 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
One person was killed after a crash between three vehicles in Roy on Thursday, and traffic delays are reported in the area.
Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 29 - 5:55 p.m. | Save Story
A new development coming to Sugar House aims to solve a growing challenge in housing, and it's named after a beloved resident who lived in the area for over a century.
Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 29 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah investor who said she gave thousands of dollars to BG Wealth Trading spoke out as the cryptocurrency investment firm draws warnings from around the world.
Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 29 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Waterford School was evacuated Friday after a threat was called into the school, Sandy police said.
Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 29 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order guiding the development of data centers in the state.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
43-foot golden spike sculpture finds new Utah home after monument plan stalls
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 29 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
A massive, 43-foot monument of the golden spike, commissioned five years ago, will have a permanent home in Salt Lake City after a state monument plan fizzled.
Attorneys appointed for man charged with brutally killing 3 women in Wayne County
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 29 - 11:40 a.m. | Save Story
Ivan Miller appeared for his first court hearing Friday from the Sevier County Jail. He is charged with brutally killing three Utah women at random before stealing their vehicles.
Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials are debating whether a former school property should be converted into green space or left to developers for home construction.
Unexpected K-9: Cocker spaniel becomes Utah County's new drug dog thanks to donation
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted May 29 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A new addition to the Utah County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit is making a big impact, and she's not your typical police dog.
Davis County search and rescue pays respects to late member
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team paid their respects this week to one of their longtime members whose life was recently cut short.
Weber County Commission candidates sue to remove 4th hopeful from ballot
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
As election season heats up, three Weber County Commission candidates are suing to try to remove a fourth hopeful from the ballot.
Are mortgage rates continuing to rise?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 29 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates were up again this week and remain at the highest level in nine months, amid heightened concerns that prices will keep rising due to the war in Iran.
Business & Tech »
Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA
- Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze
- Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development
- Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing
- Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese
Environment »
Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry
- Box Elder County officials rebuff effort to force ballot questions on data center plans
- Second water rights request withdrawn for embattled Box Elder County data center proposal
- Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
- Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
Religion »
Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
- New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
- How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
- Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
