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Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.

Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Police say a man robbed a West Jordan bank Monday, then used the money to buy a meal and left the rest as a tip.

Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Construction of a Salt Lake senior center will continue despite previous consideration to pull its budget.

'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.

Amber Alert marks 30 years of saving lives in Utah and nationwide
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the Amber Alert, sent when a child is in imminent danger, and officials say the program continues to save lives in Utah and around the country.

Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.

Mobile clinic strives to help homeless in Ogden with nonemergency needs
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Fire Department's new mobile outreach clinic began its service this week, aimed at homeless populations around the city, especially those who don't go to area shelters.

Charges: South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors, fired at daughter and police due to 'internal anger'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A South Ogden man faces attempted aggravated murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring two neighbors, killing their dog, and firing at his daughter and officers.

Measles cases surpass 200 in Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah measles cases have risen to 201, with the southwest portion of the state seeing the majority of the infections.

Eagle Mountain man, 34, identified as victim of auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified a man who was hit and killed in a crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper last week in Eagle Mountain.

There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.

Gunman shot, killed man who was stealing his bike, Salt Lake police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 13 - 4:26 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police arrested a man for investigation of murder after they say he shot and killed another man who was stealing his bike early Tuesday.

2034 Olympic and Paralympic listening tour continues in Provo
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee continued a statewide "listening tour" Monday. This latest stop was in Provo to hear directly from city leaders about what hosting the Games could mean for the community.

Flu cases spike in northern Utah; epidemiologists urge vaccination
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Flu cases are on the rise across Utah, according to information compiled by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, and experts are urging people to take precautions.

Railway, resource expansion bound for Uintah County projected to inject $87M in local economy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Railroad and natural resource expansion look imminent for Utah, as the state last week awarded Integrated Rail and Resources with a post-performance tax credit reduction.

Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.

Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.

March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.

Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Business & Tech »

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Education »
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
- Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
- 6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
- Report: About ½ of Utah's third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?
- Utah, the state that wants to unplug America's schools
Environment »

Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
- Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
- Utah's snowpack season has already been 'very strange.' Here's how this week helped
- Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
Police & Courts »

Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say
- DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
- 'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
- Amber Alert marks 30 years of saving lives in Utah and nationwide
- 'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in, faces child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Politics »
Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting
- Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
- 'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
- Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Religion »

'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
- Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
- Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
- President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Science »
UK investigates Musk's X over Grok deepfake concerns
- Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
- Fears of an AI bubble were nowhere to be found at the world's biggest tech show
- AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
- FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy an additional 7,500 Starlink satellites
Utah Counties »

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
- Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say
- Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center
- 'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE

