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Utah troopers hope children's drawings remind drivers to buckle up over the holidays
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A display of children's drawings is part of a push toward greater seat belt use by Utah safety officials.
2 face charges after woman who was left in running car for 7 hours dies
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Two men celebrating a woman's birthday are now facing manslaughter charges after the woman passed out and later died while in a parked vehicle in a garage.
Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Measles cases are on the rise at Wasatch High School as eight students have been infected. The state's total cases now exceed 100.
Cox defends Utah's 'bold' new Olympic logo, but he sees why it has people talking
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 25 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's new 2034 Olympic transition logo appears to have united the state the way organizers wanted — just not in the way they thought it would.
Why Utah's first Black woman in the Legislature isn't running for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 25 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Sandra Hollins, the first Black woman to serve in the Utah Legislature, announced she will not seek reelection next year.
Community remembers teens who died in Cache County crash
Daniel Woodruff and Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 25 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
Family members and the community are mourning the death of two teens who were killed over the weekend in a crash in Cache County.
Shots fired, 1 injured during attempted jewelry store robbery in Murray
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
One of two men who police say attempted to rob a jewelry store in Murray was shot Tuesday by employees.
Ohio man arrested in Utah on child sex abuse charges
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
The younger brother of a member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ was arrested in Utah and faces federal charges accusing him of child sexual abuse in Ohio and Utah.
Sandy man charged with hitting son with stick for eating too slow
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy man has been charged with aggravated child abuse for allegedly spanking his son with a stick because the boy was not finishing his dinner fast enough.
Police identify body of man found at bottom of southern Utah cliff 3 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Washington police say they have finally identified a body that was found at the bottom of a southern Utah cliff three years ago.
Cox says he's writing a book but has no plans to run for president
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Updated Nov. 25 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday confirmed he is writing a book about the "polarization" of the country, but says the effort doesn't signal that he plans to run for president.
Utah GOP lawmakers outline their next steps for fighting judge's redistricting ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox will call Utah lawmakers into a special session on Dec. 9 to work out the next steps in the GOP fighting a judge's ruling on redistricting.
Play-fighting at barbecue ends with hot coals being dumped on man, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is facing a criminal charge accusing him of dumping hot coals on another man while they were play-fighting during a barbecue in West Valley City.
Plans to extend north-south West Davis Highway into Weber County edge forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Plans to extend the West Davis Highway into Weber County are edging forward. The north-south arterial is meant to ease I-15 congestion.
New penguin chicks celebrate first Thanksgiving at Draper aquarium
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
Four gentoo penguin chicks were recently born at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
20-minute delays possible on I-15 in Utah as Thanksgiving travel picks up
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving travel is expected to cause some traffic delays and longer airport lines this week. Here's what to know.
Help wanted: Salt Lake artist to give 9th and 9th whale a 'fun' new look
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is looking to highlight local artists as it gives its famed Out of the Blue sculpture a new look in 2026.
Light the World Giving Machines return to Salt Lake City
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's 2025 Light the World Giving Machines officially opened Monday — marking the beginning of a season of giving that organizers say changes thousands of lives each year.
Runway reopens after small plane fire closes Provo Airport; flight delays persist
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 24 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
A small plane fire forced the temporary closure of the Provo Airport. At least one person was injured.
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- Salt Lake County, Midvale approve land purchase to build new county library branch
- Davis School District officials vote to end French dual-language program
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Environment »
Mike Lee wants less federal oversight on public lands in Utah and the West
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- This new playground, open space marks a milestone for Salt Lake City
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Police & Courts »
Utah troopers hope children's drawings remind drivers to buckle up over the holidays
Politics »
Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list
- DC Mayor Muriel Bowser says she will not seek reelection
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump
- Cox defends Utah's 'bold' new Olympic logo, but he sees why it has people talking
- Why Utah's first Black woman in the Legislature isn't running for reelection
Utah Counties »
'No judgement': Lehi youth transform yard into a mini food bank to help those in need
- Utah troopers hope children's drawings remind drivers to buckle up over the holidays
- 2 face charges after woman who was left in running car for 7 hours dies
- Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections
- Cox defends Utah's 'bold' new Olympic logo, but he sees why it has people talking
