Logan Stefanich

How Utahns can protect their genetic data after 23andMe bankruptcy

How Utahns can protect their genetic data after 23andMe bankruptcy

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 25 - 2:13 p.m.

23andMe on Sunday filed for bankruptcy, prompting a consumer alert from Utah's Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection and Utah Attorney General's Office.
'Major step forward': Utah company granted commercial energy storage approval

'Major step forward': Utah company granted commercial energy storage approval

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 24 - 8:52 p.m.

Utah-based solar energy company Torus is now certified as one of only two commercial battery providers to pass Rocky Mountain Power's testing standards for the Wattsmart Battery Program.
University of Utah partners with Abundance Institute in quest for 'unsurpassed societal impact'

University of Utah partners with Abundance Institute in quest for 'unsurpassed societal impact'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 23 - 9:21 a.m.

The University of Utah on Thursday announced a partnership with the Abundance Institute, a nonprofit focused on tackling societal and policy barriers facing emerging technologies.
2 injured, 1 critically, while cleaning rain gutters in Layton

2 injured, 1 critically, while cleaning rain gutters in Layton

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 4:09 p.m.

Two people were injured Friday when a ladder they were using to clean out rain gutters touched a power line.
Have You Seen This? Adorable dog enjoys ski outing with its owner

Have You Seen This? Adorable dog enjoys ski outing with its owner

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 21 - 3:33 p.m.

An Oregon skier took to the slopes with his Shiba Inu for a day enjoying the snow.
How Rick Rubin thinks about creativity, listening and pioneering new ideas

How Rick Rubin thinks about creativity, listening and pioneering new ideas

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 20 - 8:03 p.m.

Nine-time Grammy award-winning music producer Rick Rubin took the Qualtrics X4 stage Thursday, and while a tech conference may seem like an odd environment for a music industry icon, Rubin seemed right at home.
State Board of Education, Qualtrics partnering to transform K-12 education

State Board of Education, Qualtrics partnering to transform K-12 education

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 19 - 9:05 p.m.

Here's what the Utah State Board of Education and tech giant Qualtrics are doing to transform K-12 education.
Qualtrics unveils 'experience agents' ahead of X4 summit in Salt Lake City

Qualtrics unveils 'experience agents' ahead of X4 summit in Salt Lake City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 7:36 p.m.

Qualtrics on Monday unveiled "experience agents" — highly specialized AI agents that autonomously interact directly with customers and employees to understand the human experience.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says dismantling Department of Education is 'common sense'

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says dismantling Department of Education is 'common sense'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 3:05 p.m.

Following mass layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote an op-ed saying education "is, and always has been, a state and local responsibility."
Driver dies, passenger injured after semitruck tips over on I-80 near Grantsville

Driver dies, passenger injured after semitruck tips over on I-80 near Grantsville

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 3:16 p.m.

A truck driver died in a crash on I-80 near Grantsville Wednesday night.
In Utah, potential dismantling of the Education Department leaves more questions than answers

In Utah, potential dismantling of the Education Department leaves more questions than answers

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 12 - 8:34 p.m.

The Department of Education on Tuesday laid off nearly half of its workforce. What could it mean for education in Utah?
Relocation of Huntsman Center part of University of Utah's plan to create 'college town magic'

Relocation of Huntsman Center part of University of Utah's plan to create 'college town magic'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 12:21 p.m.

The University of Utah is making strides to create "college town magic" with one of those moves coming via a relocation of the historic Jon M. Huntsman Center.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... the future of air transit in the Beehive State

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... the future of air transit in the Beehive State

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 10 - 9:16 p.m.

Beta Technologies on Monday kicked off six days of demonstration flights across Utah to showcase its electric ALIA aircraft, which will soon transport cargo and people.
'Superhuman hands': University of Utah researchers develop game-changing retinal surgery robot

'Superhuman hands': University of Utah researchers develop game-changing retinal surgery robot

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 9:44 p.m.

University of Utah researchers have collaborated to develop a highly advanced robotic surgery device for retinal surgery that gives surgeons "superhuman" hands.
Here's how a group of UVU students is addressing Wasatch County's affordable housing crisis

Here's how a group of UVU students is addressing Wasatch County's affordable housing crisis

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 7:02 p.m.

A group of Utah Valley University students is looking to spread awareness about Heber City's affordable housing shortage and work with the city to address the issue.
Utah's legislative session has come to an end. Here's what your lawmakers did

Utah's legislative session has come to an end. Here's what your lawmakers did

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 12:00 a.m.

Another 45-day legislative session is in the books, dominated early by rancor over a bill stripping public unions of bargaining power and concluding with Utah lawmakers revamping the state's election system.
SR 92 reopens near Provo Canyon after 2 vehicles crash into river

SR 92 reopens near Provo Canyon after 2 vehicles crash into river

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 4:58 p.m.

State Route 92, which runs between Provo Canyon and Sundance Mountain Resort, is closed Thursday afternoon due to multiple crashes.
Labor unions filing referendum against public sector collective bargaining law

Labor unions filing referendum against public sector collective bargaining law

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 7:10 p.m.

A coalition of labor partners on Wednesday announced the filing of a referendum to overturn HB267, which bans public sector collective bargaining.
Here's why Salt Lake City has higher per-vehicle carbon monoxide emissions than LA

Here's why Salt Lake City has higher per-vehicle carbon monoxide emissions than LA

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 7:11 p.m.

New research from University of Utah and University of California scientists shows lower per-vehicle concentrations of carbon monoxide emissions on LA freeways compared to Salt Lake freeways.
12-year-old Kearns Junior High student dies after being hit by a car

12-year-old Kearns Junior High student dies after being hit by a car

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 3:13 p.m.

A 12-year-old Kearns Junior High student died Thursday after getting hit by a car while riding his bicycle, police said.
Utah group joins 'Musk or Us' protests amid mass firings of federal workers across the country

Utah group joins 'Musk or Us' protests amid mass firings of federal workers across the country

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 9:22 p.m.

A group of Utahns on Wednesday protested against Elon Musk's mass firings of federal workers across the country.
Shane Smeed selected as Utah Tech University's 19th president

Shane Smeed selected as Utah Tech University's 19th president

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:16 p.m.

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Wednesday voted unanimously to appoint Shane Smeed as the 19th president of Utah Tech University.
'It's really sad': Utahns react to craft giant Joann closing all its stores

'It's really sad': Utahns react to craft giant Joann closing all its stores

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:33 p.m.

Utahns are reacting to the news that fabric and crafts giant Joann is going out of business and closing all its stores, including 13 in the Beehive State.
Meet the 3 finalists to serve as the next president of Utah Tech University

Meet the 3 finalists to serve as the next president of Utah Tech University

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 9:09 p.m.

Three finalists for Utah Tech University president participated in a public forum on Monday, answering questions from faculty, staff and students, as well as community members.
2 snowmobilers rescued in Wasatch County avalanche

2 snowmobilers rescued in Wasatch County avalanche

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 10:18 a.m.

Two snowmobilers were rescued Saturday after getting caught in an avalanche in the Snake Creek area of Wasatch County.