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McAlister's Deli opening first Utah location in Sandy

McAlister's Deli opening first Utah location in Sandy

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 2:17 p.m.

Salt Lake Valley residents will soon have a new dining option available to them after McAlister's Deli announced on Monday that the company is opening a location in Sandy.
Here's what consumers can expect in 2025 as inflation rates continue to rise

Here's what consumers can expect in 2025 as inflation rates continue to rise

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 9:04 p.m.

While 2025 is still in its infancy, economist Lindsey Piegza provided a look at what consumers can expect throughout the rest of the year.
1 dead after crash on exit ramp near Riverdale

1 dead after crash on exit ramp near Riverdale

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 4:49 p.m.

A 29-year-old man is dead after a crash Friday on the exit ramp from I-15 southbound to I-84 near Riverdale.
5 people injured, 2 hospitalized after head-on collision on Trappers Loop Road

5 people injured, 2 hospitalized after head-on collision on Trappers Loop Road

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:56 a.m.

Two people were taken to a hospital Friday after a head-on collision on Trappers Loop Road.
Pride flags, Planned Parenthood target of Utah House committee

Pride flags, Planned Parenthood target of Utah House committee

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:23 p.m.

A Utah House committee voted to advance two bills Thursday that would ban pride flags and other political flags from being displayed in classrooms and prohibit Planned Parenthood from teaching health in schools.
Driver hospitalized, freeway ramp closed after semitruck rollover

Driver hospitalized, freeway ramp closed after semitruck rollover

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:48 a.m.

A semitruck rollover Thursday morning led to the driver being transported to a hospital with minor injuries and the closure of the ramp from I-215 westbound to I-15 southbound.
St. George mayor gives update on water security efforts amid extreme drought

St. George mayor gives update on water security efforts amid extreme drought

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:17 a.m.

St. George Mayor Michele Randall outlined water security efforts during her State of the City address amid extreme drought facing the region.
University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

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

University of Utah leaders are encouraging researchers to continue their work amid funding uncertainties posed by cuts announced by the National Institutes of Health.
Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 5:28 p.m.

A 72-year-old woman who died following a crash last week on state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir has been identified by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
Have You Seen This? Red Bull athletes complete death-defying stunt over London

Have You Seen This? Red Bull athletes complete death-defying stunt over London

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:30 p.m.

Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel became the first to fly wingsuits through London's iconic Tower Bridge.
Mass deportation negatively impacts housing availability, affordability, jobs, Utah study says

Mass deportation negatively impacts housing availability, affordability, jobs, Utah study says

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:03 p.m.

A study led by a University of Utah professor shows increased immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities.
Bill mandating firearm safety instruction in public schools passes through Utah House committee

Bill mandating firearm safety instruction in public schools passes through Utah House committee

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 4:01 p.m.

A bill that would require the Utah State Board of Education to establish standards for mandated firearm safety instruction in public schools for K-12 students advanced through a Utah House committee this week.
Former BYU basketball player killed in crash near Point of the Mountain

Former BYU basketball player killed in crash near Point of the Mountain

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 12:14 p.m.

Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff, 46, died after a suspected medical episode in a fatal crash near 16200 South in Utah County on Thursday.
Man dead after firing shots, barricading himself in Layton apartment

Man dead after firing shots, barricading himself in Layton apartment

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:22 p.m.

A man was found dead after barricading himself in his Layton apartment Thursday and firing shots, police said.
U, Utah Tech propose partnership to address Utah's 'medical desert'

U, Utah Tech propose partnership to address Utah's 'medical desert'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 6:18 a.m.

The University of Utah is seeking $10.6 million in ongoing funding from the Utah Legislature to establish a medical campus in St. George.
Educators, union members rally against labor union bill following newly unveiled version

Educators, union members rally against labor union bill following newly unveiled version

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 7:11 p.m.

The Utah Education Association and others rallied Friday against HB267. But many were happy with a revised version of the bill that would allow for collective bargaining in some circumstances.
Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating after body found on hiking trail

Washington County Sheriff's Office investigating after body found on hiking trail

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 2:05 p.m.

A body was discovered Wednesday near a hiking trail south of Santa Clara, law enforcement said.
Utah House committee green lights 2 school safety bills

Utah House committee green lights 2 school safety bills

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 6:02 p.m.

The Utah Legislature last year passed a sweeping bill focused on school security, and a successor bill unanimously advanced through a Utah House committee Wednesday.
Lyndsay Huntsman named new superintendent of Park City School District

Lyndsay Huntsman named new superintendent of Park City School District

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 12:04 p.m.

The Park City School District on Wednesday announced that Lyndsay Huntsman has been chosen as the district's next superintendent following a four-month search.
Bill that would place sunset review dates on more public education programs stirs debate

Bill that would place sunset review dates on more public education programs stirs debate

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 6:30 p.m.

Thirty-seven public education programs in Utah have regular sunset review dates, and a bill looking to add more programs to that list sparked debate Monday during a Utah Senate Education Committee meeting.
Eastbound state Route 201 reopens following gravel spill near Magna

Eastbound state Route 201 reopens following gravel spill near Magna

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 5:26 p.m.

A gravel spill on state Route 201 closed eastbound lanes near Magna for a couple of hours on Monday afternoon.
State seeking applicants to manage 37 small liquor stores throughout Utah

State seeking applicants to manage 37 small liquor stores throughout Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 1:10 p.m.

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services is looking for "business-minded Utahns" to operate retail liquor stores and help expand the department's offerings to the state's more rural communities.
Bill would require firearm safety be taught to all students from kindergarten to high school

Bill would require firearm safety be taught to all students from kindergarten to high school

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:19 a.m.

A proposed bill would require the Utah State Board of Education to establish standards for firearm safety instruction to K-12 students in public schools.
Bangerter Highway closed for hours due to gas line rupture

Bangerter Highway closed for hours due to gas line rupture

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 3:43 p.m.

Bangerter Highway was closed in both directions at 13400 South for several hours Friday after construction crews hit a gas line.
Trust in news media is down. KSL.com launches news survey to get your feedback

Trust in news media is down. KSL.com launches news survey to get your feedback

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 10:03 a.m.

Recent global surveys show people just don't trust news media like they used to. KSL.com is launching a survey in hopes of getting feedback and increasing that trust.