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Utah's drought intensifies again as peak snowpack runoff has 'come and gone'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 24 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah natural resources officials say they met with local leaders and water providers this week to help them prepare after determining this year's peak spring runoff has officially passed.
3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.
Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Police searching a Vernal man's phone say they found numerous files of child sex abuse material.
'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.
Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 24 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
April is Autism Awareness Month, but many say it's time to move beyond awareness to acceptance. And one northern Utah couple says no one should be defined by a diagnosis.
Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 11:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray mayor's proposed budget looks to boost public service and investments in infrastructure, with a nearly 10% property tax increase.
Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated April 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
Garden City Mayor Mike Leonhardt dies of cancer at 58
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 24 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Mike Leonhardt, mayor of Garden City, died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated April 24 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
A federal grant will fund some 19 cameras that will use artificial intelligence to scan for potential wildfires in remote and frequent-fire areas in Utah.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.
Utah to receive another $10M in national opioid settlement
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah will be receiving more than $10 million in the latest multistate agreement requiring companies to pay for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.
Attorneys argue Utah County is failing to adequately fund defense in capital murder case
Cassidy Wixom and Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 23 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Aaron Jayne, charged with capital murder and accused of killing a Santaquin police officer, is suing Utah County, claiming inadequate defense funding in his case.
Bright fireball may have dropped debris over Utah
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted April 23 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The night sky above Utah was bright as day for just a moment early Thursday morning as a suspected meteor burned its way into the atmosphere.
Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.
Deadly Tooele County intersection receives a traffic signal
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 23 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele County intersection with a history of serious crashes is getting a major safety upgrade, according to the Utah Department of Transportation — a new traffic signal.
BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
As Brigham Young University graduates walked Thursday, it came with a record: President Shane Reese reported that 91% of graduates said their time at BYU strengthened their faith.
Taylor Frankie Paul won't return to 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as production resumes
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 will resume production without Taylor Frankie Paul following an investigation into an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.
Business & Tech »
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
Environment »
Utah's drought intensifies again as peak snowpack runoff has 'come and gone'
- Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives
- Hundreds of Everest hopefuls are waiting at base camp as glacier blocks route to summit
- 19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
- Creekstone Energy secures largest solar lease in Utah history to help power Delta Gigasite
Police & Courts »
3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
- Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
- Woman caught on camera illegally taking goose eggs, police say
- Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions
- 19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Politics »
US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
- Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
- Justice Dept. to close investigation into Fed Chair Powell, US Attorney Pirro says
- Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?
- Justice Department readopts lethal injection protocol, adding firing squad in federal executions
Religion »
BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened
- Ephraim Utah Temple open house to be held in September, dedication in October
- Church of Jesus Christ files trademark complaint against podcaster for alleged imitation of brands
- Church of Jesus Christ announces new Young Women class names, new temple location
- 'Music and the Spoken Word' reaching millions across Africa
Utah Counties »
2 key I-80, I-215 ramps near Salt Lake airport to close for up to 45 days
- 3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
- Sex offender accused of taking pictures at city park arrested again following phone search
- 'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
- Proposed Murray budget funds police, fire and infrastructure — with tax hike for residents
