Logan Stefanich

'Innocent bystander' shot, killed by member of 'peacekeeping' group at Salt Lake rally

'Innocent bystander' shot, killed by member of 'peacekeeping' group at Salt Lake rally

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 15 - 7:24 p.m.

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, died Saturday after being shot during a "No Kings" protest and march in Salt Lake City on Saturday, police said.
University of Utah police expect a peaceful No Kings protest

University of Utah police expect a peaceful No Kings protest

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 13 - 2:52 p.m.

On the heels of Thursday's protest against President Trump's immigration crackdown, two more Salt Lake demonstrations are set to take place Saturday and throughout the state.
Report outlines Utah State University's economic contributions to the Beehive State

Report outlines Utah State University's economic contributions to the Beehive State

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

A new report says USU's economic contribution included supporting 17,000 jobs, $1 billion in earnings, $1.4 billion in GDP and $2.2 billion in output across the state in 2023.
Elaine Jack, former Relief Society general president, dies at 97

Elaine Jack, former Relief Society general president, dies at 97

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 4:05 p.m.

Elaine L. Jack, who served as the 12th general president of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1990 to 1997, died Tuesday at 97 years old.
Idaho-based energy company to bring 'transformative' nuclear reactor to Utah

Idaho-based energy company to bring 'transformative' nuclear reactor to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 11 - 7:52 a.m.

A revolutionary fission nuclear microreactor capable of producing electricity and high-temperature heat is set for a test run at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab.
Beta Technologies completes first passenger flight of all-electric aircraft coming to Utah

Beta Technologies completes first passenger flight of all-electric aircraft coming to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 9 - 4:19 p.m.

On-demand, electric air travel is inching closer and closer to becoming a reality in Utah after Beta Technologies landed a passenger-filled prototype last week in New York City.
Have You Seen This? Rope tornado in Oklahoma provides highway spectacle

Have You Seen This? Rope tornado in Oklahoma provides highway spectacle

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 9 - 3:42 p.m.

An aggressive looking rope tornado touched down near Arnett, Okla., on May 18.
BYU study examines why people are reluctant to use artificial intelligence

BYU study examines why people are reluctant to use artificial intelligence

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 9:02 p.m.

A new BYU study found that people who are reluctant to use AI are concerned with issues like trusting the results, missing the human touch or feeling unsure if it is ethical to use.
Man killed in head-on collision on US 89 in Sanpete County

Man killed in head-on collision on US 89 in Sanpete County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 12:33 p.m.

A 68-year-old man died Thursday after his SUV collided head-on with a semitruck near Indianola in Sanpete County.
U. terminates Sigma Nu fraternity, citing 'egregious' hazing, policy violations

U. terminates Sigma Nu fraternity, citing 'egregious' hazing, policy violations

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 5 - 7:11 p.m.

The University of Utah on Tuesday announced it has terminated Sigma Nu's fraternity chapter recognition, ending the fraternity's affiliation with the U. for "at least" six years.
Utah health officials monitoring potential measles exposure in southwestern Utah

Utah health officials monitoring potential measles exposure in southwestern Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 4 - 4:41 p.m.

Utah health officials on Wednesday said they are "closely watching" another potential measles situation in the southwestern part of the state.
Weber, Morgan health officials warn residents after bat tests positive for rabies

Weber, Morgan health officials warn residents after bat tests positive for rabies

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 4 - 1:26 p.m.

Health officials are asking residents to make sure their pets' vaccinations are up to date and to avoid touching bats or wild animals after a bat found in Morgan County tested positive for rabies.
Report: Utah higher education students received $1.6B in federal student aid awards

Report: Utah higher education students received $1.6B in federal student aid awards

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 4 - 10:05 a.m.

A new report says students at Utah's postsecondary institutions received about 350,000 federal student aid awards totaling $1.6 billion in the 2022-23 school year.
U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with 'unprecedented accuracy'

U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with 'unprecedented accuracy'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 17 - 3:01 p.m.

University of Utah researchers have unveiled a new tool kit that uses AI to predict whether individuals will develop progressive and chronic diseases years before symptoms appear.
Police identify woman stabbed to death in Weber County

Police identify woman stabbed to death in Weber County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 10:34 p.m.

Police have identified a woman killed Thursday in a stabbing in Weber County.
Sinkhole causes 'pretty significant backing' on southbound I-15 near Sunset

Sinkhole causes 'pretty significant backing' on southbound I-15 near Sunset

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 2:03 p.m.

A sinkhole on southbound I-15 near Sunset has forced the closure of two lanes of traffic, causing delays in Davis and Weber counties Friday.
Man critically injured after being hit by train in Salt Lake City

Man critically injured after being hit by train in Salt Lake City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 16 - 9:10 a.m.

A man is in critical condition after being hit by a Union Pacific train early Friday in Salt Lake City.
Beehive Meals launching meat box honoring the Ogden Union Stockyard

Beehive Meals launching meat box honoring the Ogden Union Stockyard

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:07 p.m.

Beehive Meals, a fast-growing northern Utah-based freezer-meal preparation delivery service, announced Thursday a new, meat-focused offering.
US small business administrator discusses tariffs, new initiative during Utah visit

US small business administrator discusses tariffs, new initiative during Utah visit

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m.

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Tuesday paid Utah a visit to talk tariffs.
Conservation groups protest Maloy's public lands 'sell-off' ahead of geothermal hearing

Conservation groups protest Maloy's public lands 'sell-off' ahead of geothermal hearing

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 9:03 p.m.

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy and a House subcommittee held a hearing Monday to examine barriers to developing geothermal energy on federally managed lands.
House Republicans look to rollback energy tax credits benefiting Utah businesses, municipalities

House Republicans look to rollback energy tax credits benefiting Utah businesses, municipalities

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 12 - 8:05 a.m.

As members of the House Ways and Means committee start to nail down their tax package, energy tax credits that provide relief to Utah business owners and municipalities are at risk.
'A force for good': 3,385 students graduate from Salt Lake Community College

'A force for good': 3,385 students graduate from Salt Lake Community College

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 3:22 p.m.

On Friday, 3,385 students graduated from Salt Lake Community College.
Trump, Musk-led dismantling of AmeriCorps impacts handful of Utah service programs

Trump, Musk-led dismantling of AmeriCorps impacts handful of Utah service programs

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 8:05 a.m.

Cuts to AmeriCorps by the Trump administration are making their way to the Beehive State, where they're being felt across a plethora of organizations, advocates say.
Lassonde Family Foundation gifts $25M to University of Utah entrepreneurship institute

Lassonde Family Foundation gifts $25M to University of Utah entrepreneurship institute

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 7:11 p.m.

The Lassonde Family Foundation on Friday gifted the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute $25 million to continue its mission, bringing the foundation's total contributions to $50 million.
Have You Seen This? Wolf and grizzlies compete over carcass in Yellowstone National Park

Have You Seen This? Wolf and grizzlies compete over carcass in Yellowstone National Park

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 3:26 p.m.

A video taken in Yellowstone National Park shows a lone female wolf competing with two grizzly bears for the rights to a bison carcass.