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Salt Lake police lift neighborhood evacuation orders for wildfire near Ensign Peak

Salt Lake police lift neighborhood evacuation orders for wildfire near Ensign Peak

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted July 21 - 10:48 p.m.

Police lifted evacuation orders in the neighborhoods previously threatened by the Sandhurst Fire above Ensign Peak on Sunday night.
Fire crews gain 'good control' on blaze near Ensign Peak; mandatory evacuations remain in place

Fire crews gain 'good control' on blaze near Ensign Peak; mandatory evacuations remain in place

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted July 20 - 10:53 p.m.

Firefighters have contained the southern perimeter of the Sandhurst Fire Sunday night and all evacuation orders have been lifted.
Head-on collision critically injures driver, causes major delays on US 6

Head-on collision critically injures driver, causes major delays on US 6

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted April 28 - 9:32 p.m.

A head-on collision on U.S. 6 east of Thistle has sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and closed the road in both directions Sunday evening, causing delays.
Salt Lake police investigate shooting that left 1 seriously injured

Salt Lake police investigate shooting that left 1 seriously injured

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 9:51 p.m.

Salt Lake police are investigating a shooting that left one person seriously injured Saturday night.
Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 4:23 p.m.

A 21-year-old man was flown from Box Elder County to a Salt Lake burn center Monday with "serious burns" after being shocked while working on fiber optic cables on telephone poles.
Here's who is running for statewide office in Utah in 2024

Here's who is running for statewide office in Utah in 2024

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:16 p.m.

November is 11 months away, but election season in Utah is already well underway with the window to file as a candidate closing Monday at 5 p.m.
Riverdale police say missing foreign exchange student found safe was victim of 'cyber kidnapping'

Riverdale police say missing foreign exchange student found safe was victim of 'cyber kidnapping'

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:37 p.m.

Riverdale police said Sunday night that a missing 17-year-old foreign exchange student has been found safe and that he was the victim of "cyber kidnapping."
Group suing UDOT to block work on gondola says there are 'far cheaper commonsense solutions'

Group suing UDOT to block work on gondola says there are 'far cheaper commonsense solutions'

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 5 - 5:52 p.m.

A group of individuals and two environmental nonprofits are suing the Utah Department of Transportation to try and halt the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
After rapid pandemic expansion, Amazon delays opening new Weber County warehouse

After rapid pandemic expansion, Amazon delays opening new Weber County warehouse

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 11 - 5:28 p.m.

An Amazon warehouse in Marriott-Slaterville looks complete from the outside, but may not open until 2024 due to ongoing supply chain issues.
Amber Alert canceled for boy in American Fork; search for suspect continues

Amber Alert canceled for boy in American Fork; search for suspect continues

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 6:41 a.m.

Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a boy who they say was abducted in American Fork.
Motorcyclist killed in Salt Lake City crash

Motorcyclist killed in Salt Lake City crash

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 10:11 p.m.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash at 1700 S. 700 East in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Rep. John Curtis, Chris Herrod react to Texas school shooting in GOP 3rd District primary debate

Rep. John Curtis, Chris Herrod react to Texas school shooting in GOP 3rd District primary debate

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 27 - 11:34 p.m.

Two Republican candidates in the 3rd District Congressional race responded during their Utah GOP primary debate Friday to the recent shooting at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 students and two teachers.
1 injured in Salt Lake City shooting

1 injured in Salt Lake City shooting

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 9:28 p.m.

Police are searching for someone who shot a 20-year-old in the leg during an altercation Wednesday afternoon.
Driver arrested after 13-year-old boy killed in West Jordan hit-and-run, police say

Driver arrested after 13-year-old boy killed in West Jordan hit-and-run, police say

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 6:41 a.m.

After a 13-year-old boy riding a bike was killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Jordan on Tuesday, a male driver has been arrested, police said.
Investigation finds 'no direct evidence' Izzy Tichenor was bullied for race, disability before death

Investigation finds 'no direct evidence' Izzy Tichenor was bullied for race, disability before death

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted April 1 - 9:53 p.m.

An independent investigation into the suicide of Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor found "no direct evidence to support the allegations that Izzy was bullied on the basis of race and/or disability."
Utah reports 1,289 new COVID cases, 5 deaths Thursday

Utah reports 1,289 new COVID cases, 5 deaths Thursday

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 23 - 1:55 p.m.

There were 1,289 more cases of COVID-19 reported by the Utah Department of Health on Thursday.
'Horrible circumstances': 6 killed, others seriously injured during deadly weekend on Utah roads

'Horrible circumstances': 6 killed, others seriously injured during deadly weekend on Utah roads

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 7:28 a.m.

The Utah Highway Patrol is urging drivers to "watch your speed, buckle up, avoid distractions and be safe" after five crashes resulted in six fatalities on Utah highways this weekend.
1 dead, 4 injured in early morning drive-by shooting at Salt Lake City graduation party

1 dead, 4 injured in early morning drive-by shooting at Salt Lake City graduation party

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 6:29 p.m.

One man is dead and four more were injured in a drive-by shooting early Sunday morning; police continue to look for a suspect or suspects.
223 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths, nearly 11K vaccinations reported Sunday in Utah

223 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths, nearly 11K vaccinations reported Sunday in Utah

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted June 6 - 10:44 a.m.

The rolling seven-day average for positive cases in the state is now at 232, the Utah Department of Health reported Sunday.
Missing 13-year-old girl from Cedar City found safe, reunited with family

Missing 13-year-old girl from Cedar City found safe, reunited with family

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 11:28 a.m.

Officials announced that a 13-year old girl from Cedar City has been located safely and reunited with her family.
Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson call for apology from Salt Lake County GOP chairman over 'reprehensible' letter

Gov. Cox, Lt. Gov. Henderson call for apology from Salt Lake County GOP chairman over 'reprehensible' letter

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted March 27 - 9:27 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson are calling for the Salt Lake County GOP chairman to apologize for sending a letter attacking women for alleging sexual harassment.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says Trump is attempting to 'subvert the will of the people'

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says Trump is attempting to 'subvert the will of the people'

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 11:43 p.m.

Sen. Mitt Romney condemned President Donald Trump's attempts to pressure Republican legislators to overrule voters in battleground states on Thursday.