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Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A viral moment on a northern Utah lacrosse field is turning into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 17-year-old Brady Famuliner.
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 7 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal are pursuing a ballot initiative to challenge the controversial plans, though details of the effort are still emerging.
West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Last month the West Jordan City Council voted to eliminate a code that placed rigid restrictions on dancing.
Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 7 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah father whose son was killed in the 2021 bombing at Kabul's Abbey Gate said a recent federal court verdict is disappointing, but not the end of the search for accountability.
Why Gov. Cox says 'prosperity' should be a means, not an end
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted May 7 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
Global instability and rapid technological and economic change have made for "uncertain times," according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, leaving many Utahns "desperate" for a return to normal.
Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 7 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton couple was arrested Wednesday and accused of torturing their children through punishments that led to the death of an 11-year-old boy.
Midvale man charged with threatening state, federal employees
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Midvale man who police say has become increasingly hostile when posting about his political views has been charged with making a terroristic threat in emails to state employees.
Hill AFB ends Starbase program that sparked STEM interest among Utah students
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 7 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Hill Air Force Base will conclude its sponsorship of the Starbase STEM program for Utah fifth graders at the end of this school year.
Kearns man charged with 35 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing 2 young girls
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 7 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Kearns man is facing numerous first-degree felony charges accusing him of sexually abusing two young girls over two years.
Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 7 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials voted to take part in the Community Renewable Energy Program, meant to bolster use of clean energy, joining six other Utah locales.
Utah hot tub company creates 'Arctic moments'
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economic slump nearly drowned Arctic Spas Utah owner Christian Staples. But tenacity and belief in his product led to swimming success.
Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
With dozens of questions lingering around how a 60-square-mile data center campus would operate, some scientists are raising concerns over what they see as likely detrimental impacts.
Utah's first teacher apprenticeship program opens in Salt Lake City School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 7 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City School District launched a collaborative, first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for students to launch careers as teachers.
Salt Lake City reveals its vision for the future of its oldest park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 7 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City released its Liberty Park Vision Plan, which seeks to enhance one of the city's more cherished outdoor gems.
Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 7 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Two reports released this week by the Utah Taxpayers Association look into the spending of Utah school districts, specifically examining how much is allocated to students and teachers.
Provo moves on potential conservation easement at mouth of Slate Canyon
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 6 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Provo is moving to potentially place 115 acres near Slate Canyon into a conservation easement.
First Step House to launch mobile mental health team
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake County organization is assembling a team of mental health professionals to help those with serious diagnoses that impact their life.
'He'll have to get much sicker': Families call for 'treatment before tragedy' for severely mentally ill
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
District Attorney Sim Gill says the criminal justice system should be the last place to treat a person with mental illness. But help isn't always available until crimes are committed.
Shared ground: Coalition forms to promote affordable housing on public lands
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
In the wake of several efforts to use public lands to develop affordable housing last year, advocates formed a coalition to determine what it would take to make that goal a reality.
Education »
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Utah's first teacher apprenticeship program opens in Salt Lake City School District
- Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
- Utah Tech University 2026 Commencement Ceremonies to celebrate 3,078 graduates
- Utah Sen. Curtis frames climate change through faith and stewardship
Environment »
Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
- Brazil's Lula visits Trump in Washington seeking to avert new US trade tariffs
- Ogden opts to take part in renewable energy program, joining 6 other Utah locales
- Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
- Provo moves on potential conservation easement at mouth of Slate Canyon
Police & Courts »
Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'
- Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
- Tremonton parents arrested, accused of killing child through torture
- Midvale man charged with threatening state, federal employees
- Kearns man charged with 35 felonies accusing him of sexually abusing 2 young girls
Politics »
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
- Chief Justice Roberts laments public perception of Supreme Court as 'political actors'
- Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
- West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film
- White House calls Mark Hamill 'sick' after actor posts Trump gravesite image
Religion »
Pope Leo, Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says, amid Trump tensions
- Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house
- Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
- President Henry B. Eyring dedicates Lindon Utah Temple
- Latino religious leaders in Utah unite to promote family, conservative causes
Science »
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Dozens of passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship after 1st fatality
- Scientists raise concerns over hyperscale data center impact on ecology
- Study shows how a potato-based diet changed the genetics of Andean people
- Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
Utah Counties »
Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally
- Viral lacrosse moment leads to honorary lacrosse contract
- Box Elder County data center opponents pursuing ballot initative to challenge plans
- West Jordan City Council dumps outdated dance law reminiscent of an '80s cult classic film
- Utah father reacts to verdict in Abbey Gate bombing case, says fight for accountability continues
