Utah Local News

Hybrid Utah school offers students the best of both worlds

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the Jordan Virtual Learning Academy, students get the best of both worlds and can learn from home while still having the opportunity to attend classes in person several times a week.

Is it taxidermy or art? Utah business owner's insurance claim hinges on the distinction

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man bought insurance to protect the taxidermy he hauls. After a crash damaged his cargo, his insurer classified most of it as excluded artwork. His dispute raises a question for anyone buying coverage: Do you have the insurance you think you do?

Ex-school bus driver charged with secretly filming young girl on bus

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver for the Jordan School District, who has since been fired, has been charged for allegedly video recording a girl sitting behind him while he was driving.

Number of new U.S. citizens who can vote has doubled since 2000

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of naturalized U.S. citizens who can vote is up twofold since 2000, with the figure representing 5.5% of Utah's pool of voters as of 2024.

Utah HEAT program offers utility assistance as heating costs rise

VideoEmma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's HEAT program is now open to the general public, but officials say applications are running lower than usual as families prepare for higher heating costs this winter.

Henderson issues emergency elections order for voters affected by San Juan County flooding

Heather Peterson and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson issued an emergency election accommodations declaration on Monday, allowing some voters in southeastern Utah to vote electronically after more severe flooding.

Stroke survivor grateful for therapy that helped him with new passion of woodworking

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A stroke survivor unexpectedly found a new direction in life after a specialized therapy, currently being studied at the University of Utah, helped him regain the use of his left hand.

FBI points to nihilistic extremists as missing Garden City teen is found safe after nearly 18 months

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI director Kash Patel vows to go after so-called 'gore groups,' and Nihilistic Violent Extremists after a Garden City teen who was missing for 521 days was found safe in Oregon.

Spanish Fork hires 12 firefighters with $2M federal grant

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thanks to a $2 million federal grant, Spanish Fork announced its plans to hire 12 new firefighters, increasing its full-time fire department staff to 48 employees.

Trump administration has slow-walked 380K potential immigrant voters

Tim Henderson, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's slowdown in naturalization approvals may have prevented nearly 380,000 immigrants from becoming eligible to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, according to a Stateline analysis.

Lehi man pleads guilty in $60 million Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man charged in federal court with running an alleged $60 million Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and money laundering.

Motorcyclist dies after Ogden Canyon crash involving local sheriff

Garna Mejia and Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who was injured in a Tuesday motorcycle crash near the mouth of Ogden Canyon has died, according to a family statement. Katie Sue Ruth Huggins was 22 years old.

Utah weighs a 60% threshold for tax initiatives as California considers taxing billionaires

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As California voters consider implementing a one-time 5% tax increase on billionaires, Utah lawmakers are asking Utahns to make it harder for voters to pass ballot initiatives that change how much people pay in taxes.

Annual Heels 2 Heal walk expanded this year to include focus on recent community violence

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Haven't voted yet? Here's what you need to know

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Election Day is on Tuesday, and statewide voter turnout hovered at just around 27% as of Monday.

Which party cares about passing down their politics? New survey finds answer

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new American Family Survey found Republicans are twice as likely as Democrats to consider passing down political beliefs to their children important, though most Americans overall do not view it as a priority.

Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures begin to drop, the William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season, providing people experiencing homelessness a place to escape the cold.

2 amendments, 1 fight: What's on Utah's ballot this November

Reagan Campbell, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters will decide on two constitutional amendments in November, one changing how proposed amendments are publicized and another requiring 60% approval for citizen-led ballot measures that raise taxes, which has drawn an opposition campaign.

New traffic patterns on southbound I-15 in Lehi will continue into next year

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new traffic pattern is in effect on southbound I-15 in Lehi, and will remain for months.