Utah Local News

Tropical Storm Rachel pushes ocean birds into Utah

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tropical Storm Rachel brought an unprecedented group of seabirds to Utah, giving birdwatchers a first-of-its-kind opportunity to spot a species normally found far from shore.

Salt Lake City outlines $14.5M first phase of Rio Grande District infrastructure

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City now has a preliminary estimated cost for the first phase of infrastructure buildout for a new district near the historic Rio Grande Depot.

2nd annual Resource Fair offers free Naloxone kits

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Health Department wrapped up its second annual Resource Fair on Saturday, focusing on raising awareness to what's already available.

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'Strut Your Mutt' returns to Salt Lake City for 30th annual event

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of dogs gathered for a special cause at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City for the 30th annual "Strut Your Mutt" walk.

Stratos Project water application reveals new details on massive data center

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly filed water permit application for the proposed Stratos Project is providing the most detailed look yet at the planned data center development in Box Elder County.

Netflix documentary renews interest in Utah case involving Thomas Randolph

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Netflix documentary is bringing renewed attention to Thomas Randolph and the death of his second wife, Beckie Randolph, in Clearfield. We dug into the KSL archives.

How X Games League's Park City team plans to make its mark in Utah

Na'Andre Emerson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

As many general managers know, there's a lot that goes into building a team.

2 injured after propane tank explodes inside tent in Orem

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in Orem after a propane tank exploded at campsite near Will's Canyon Stop on Saturday afternoon.

Park City's answer to losing Sundance: Let's do another one

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 2:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the Sundance Film Festival ending its time in Utah, people in Park City have posed the question: How on earth will we even begin to fill the void? Here's how they'll do it.

Civil Air Patrol Utah Wing partners with Utah Army National Guard for emergency response exercise

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the Civil Air Patrol Utah Wing partnered with the Utah Army National Guard to conduct an exercise simulating a response to a hypothetical 7.0 earthquake striking Salt Lake City.

Spider-Man scores a $3 million payday with kick at BYU's 'College GameDay'

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dressed as Spider-Man, BYU student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast.

Fervo's 4-gigawatt geothermal plant in Utah will power everyone but Utahns — for now

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fervo Energy's planned 4.3-gigawatt geothermal plant in southwestern Utah has secured major power agreements with Google and California utilities, while Utah ratepayers could eventually benefit from its remaining capacity.

Man accused of threatening Springdale restaurant owners, again

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man charged two years ago of making terroristic threats two years ago is accused of threatening the same victims again.

1 dead, 1 injured after crash between semitruck, off-road vehicle in Carbon County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was killed in a crash that closed lanes in both directions of U.S. Route 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County on Friday afternoon.

Utah's first African-American congregation looks to expand community outreach

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church has a proud history dating back to before Utah became a state, and it is looking to expand its community impact to grow its membership.

New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Literacy Match is a new program that uses philanthropic investments from businesses, foundations and community partners to help fund Utah's K–3 literacy needs.

Provo businesses hoping for tourism spike from Notre Dame-BYU football game

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Irish fans exploring Provo's Center Street Friday afternoon said they had traveled from places like Connecticut, Ohio and California to catch the big game.

Arizona joins Colorado River fight in federal court

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday the state filed a motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit challenging the recent federal decision governing water allocation from the Colorado River.

Pope Leo's diagnosis puts spotlight on lung cancer risks beyond smoking

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah surgeon explains how lung cancer can affect people who have never smoked and how treatment options are improving.