Logan Stefanich

'Pivotal step': U. biochemist's HIV research contributes to Science's 'Breakthrough of the Year'

'Pivotal step': U. biochemist's HIV research contributes to Science's 'Breakthrough of the Year'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 28 - 12:01 p.m.

The lab of a University of Utah biochemist laid the foundation for the development of a highly effective, long-lasting drug against HIV and was recently awarded for the effort.
Silicon Slopes to Hollywood Hills? UVU student's screenplay to be produced by FanX

Silicon Slopes to Hollywood Hills? UVU student's screenplay to be produced by FanX

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 10:36 p.m.

UVU student Jessa Wright was granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when she received a call informing her that her screenplay is moving into development with FanX Studios.
Cyber hack compromised data of all current, former students in Granite School District

Cyber hack compromised data of all current, former students in Granite School District

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 5:25 p.m.

Granite School District on Friday issued an update revealing that a data leak reported earlier in the weak also impacted "all current and former Granite School District students."
Utah governor says he favors improving, not eliminating mail-in voting

Utah governor says he favors improving, not eliminating mail-in voting

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 5:04 p.m.

During Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's monthly news conference Thursday, Cox reaffirmed his support for mail-in voting.
Structure fire in Salt Lake City causes road closures, transit delays

Structure fire in Salt Lake City causes road closures, transit delays

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 2:05 p.m.

A large structure fire at a vacant industrial building Thursday has led to road closures and transit delays within the Ballpark and Central Ninth neighborhoods of Salt Lake City.
'If you commit a crime, we send you out,' Cox says of some immigrants

'If you commit a crime, we send you out,' Cox says of some immigrants

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 19 - 12:16 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that Utah will help with Trump administration deportation efforts of those living here illegally. "If you commit a crime, we send you out," he said.
Parents, students and educators gather at Utah Capitol to advocate for homeschooling rights

Parents, students and educators gather at Utah Capitol to advocate for homeschooling rights

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 18 - 9:02 p.m.

The Utah Home-education Organizations for Parental Empowerment Coalition, a nonprofit organization advocating for parents' rights to homeschool, officially launched on Wednesday.
'The very best of the Utah dream': Old prison site breaks ground on first phase of redevelopment

'The very best of the Utah dream': Old prison site breaks ground on first phase of redevelopment

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 7:11 p.m.

The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority on Tuesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for the extension of Porter Rockwell Boulevard.
Troopers identify man killed in Sevier County crash

Troopers identify man killed in Sevier County crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 1:12 p.m.

Troopers have identified a Utah man killed in a crash last week near the intersection of state Route 24 and state Route 259 in Sevier County.
Report: Utah's innovation ecosystems contribute to strong economy

Report: Utah's innovation ecosystems contribute to strong economy

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 5:03 p.m.

Utah's strong economy is driven by many things but a successful innovation ecosystem can be seen as what keeps the Beehive State running as a well-oiled economic machine.
Weber State student developing technology that could benefit Hill Air Force Base, Great Salt Lake

Weber State student developing technology that could benefit Hill Air Force Base, Great Salt Lake

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 2:22 p.m.

A Weber State graduate student is harnessing his engineering expertise to develop a technology benefitting both the military and researchers studying the Great Salt Lake.
Utah Division of Air Quality receives $60M grant to help electrify heavy-duty vehicles

Utah Division of Air Quality receives $60M grant to help electrify heavy-duty vehicles

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 11:19 a.m.

The Beehive State continues to take measures to electrify transportation, and on Friday the Utah Division of Air Quality was announced as the recipient of a $60 million grant to do just that.
State Board of Education launches 'groundbreaking' program to address teacher shortage

State Board of Education launches 'groundbreaking' program to address teacher shortage

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:14 a.m.

State educators say Utah's new apprenticeship program for teachers harnesses a competency-based pathway for aspiring educators to get their start in the field without a bachelor's degree.
Have You Seen This? Ice fisherman rescues young deer on frozen reservoir

Have You Seen This? Ice fisherman rescues young deer on frozen reservoir

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 3:32 p.m.

Ice fisherman Travis Johnson made the ice fishing memory of a lifetime when he rescued a young deer that was struggling on a frozen reservoir.
1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in Midvale

1 critically injured in motorcycle crash in Midvale

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 7:49 a.m.

A man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Midvale Thursday night after he left the roadway and hit a tree, police said.
Audit: Better data, intervention strategies needed to close student proficiency gaps

Audit: Better data, intervention strategies needed to close student proficiency gaps

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 10:35 p.m.

A legislative audit released Monday found the percentage of students in Utah who change their proficiency on statewide academic assessments is "problematically low."
Rocky Mountain Power customers rally against 18% proposed rate increase, commitment to coal

Rocky Mountain Power customers rally against 18% proposed rate increase, commitment to coal

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 9 - 7:06 p.m.

Customers of Rocky Mountain Power aren't happy with the company's amended rate increase and say the power giant will still get its desired 30% increase.
1 critically injured, S.R. 92 closed after early-morning crash

1 critically injured, S.R. 92 closed after early-morning crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 9:22 a.m.

One person was critically injured in an early-morning crash on state Route 92 in American Fork Canyon.
US education secretary visits Utah, touts its career and technical education initiatives

US education secretary visits Utah, touts its career and technical education initiatives

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 9:01 p.m.

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spent a day in the Beehive State, traveling between schools to promote mental health and career and technical education programs.
'Major step forward': Delta makes history with new flight training center in Salt Lake City

'Major step forward': Delta makes history with new flight training center in Salt Lake City

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 3 - 5:05 p.m.

Delta Air Lines made history Tuesday as it opened a $50-million flight operations training facility in Salt Lake City, the first anywhere other than the company's Atlanta headquarters.
Clean comedian Nate Bargatze returning to Salt Lake City in 2025

Clean comedian Nate Bargatze returning to Salt Lake City in 2025

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:55 p.m.

Nate Bargatze, a staple in the clean comedy genre, announced Monday he is returning to Salt Lake City as part of his 2025 "Big Dumb Eyes" world tour.
Utah investor launches holiday clothing drive

Utah investor launches holiday clothing drive

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 4:06 p.m.

Jay Tobey, founder and CEO of North Star Financial Group and North Star Recovery and Wellness, is kicking off a holiday clothing drive this year.
University of Utah joins US effort to create domestic supply chain for critical minerals

University of Utah joins US effort to create domestic supply chain for critical minerals

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 26 - 5:19 p.m.

The University of Utah has secured two significant funding awards to advance innovative technologies for rare earth elements and critical metals processing.
Utah businesses gear up for holiday shopping as inflation eases, consumer sentiment rises

Utah businesses gear up for holiday shopping as inflation eases, consumer sentiment rises

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 3:22 p.m.

Utahns are feeling better about the economy than they did last year, as consumer sentiment has increased nearly 17% over the last year, according to Zions Bank economists.
67-year-old man found dead in West Haven

67-year-old man found dead in West Haven

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 12:52 p.m.

A 67-year-old homeless man was found dead in West Haven on Sunday.