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Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Tributes and condolences have been pouring in for longtime Cedar City resident Dale J. Evans, who died last week at age 88 in front of the Evans Hairstyling College that he founded.
Mike Lee wants app stores to verify the ages of users, add parental controls
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee has introduced federal legislation that seeks to push the major application stores on Apple and Android cellphones to verify the ages of users.
Layton Hills Mall providing children with autism and sensory disorders chance to see Santa
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
Layton Hills Mall has a special opportunity for children who cannot be in high sensory environments and who still want time with Santa Claus.
Reward offered in Murray cold case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
Murray police are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help them solve a homicide investigation from 2015.
Utah National Guard to add an infantry battalion of 762 soldiers
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new infantry battalion, made up of an estimated 762 soldiers, is in the initial phase of creation within the Utah National Guard.
Gunman arrested, accused of robbing people in Salt Lake RV
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police arrested one of two men suspected of robbing the occupants of an RV at gunpoint early Wednesday.
Dangerous TikTok challenge involving Kia and Hyundai resurfaces in Salt Lake City
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City police say they've seen a recent spike in the thefts or attempted thefts of Kias and Hyundais, and they believe an old TikTok challenge is sparking the crime.
'A woman ahead of her time': Utah trailblazer Martha Hughes Cannon honored in DC
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Martha Hughes Cannon, a trailblazer in Utah history, now has a home in the nation's capital.
Utah driver arrested in alleged road rage confrontation with bicyclist
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man was arrested Wednesday morning for intentionally running a bicyclist off the road, according to police.
Roy police say man was within his rights when he shot, killed woman's dog in park
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 11 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is mourning her dog after it was shot and killed in a city park. Roy police said the man who shot the dog was within his rights.
Midvale appoints Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor after abrupt resignation of predecessor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
The Midvale City Council voted to appoint Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor Tuesday night, to replace Marcus Stevenson who resigned last month.
2025 Sundance Film Festival schedule announced
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 1:23 p.m. | Save Story
The 2025 lineup for the Sundance Film Festival features a large number of newcomers in major categories.
'24' actor Dennis Haysbert to narrate Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
An actor known for his resonant voice will be the narrator at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 2024 Christmas concert, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday.
Speaker Schultz questions future of vote by mail following legislative audit reports
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz questioned the future of Utah's vote by mail system after reviewing two legislative audits from the 2024 election cycle.
Man says he drove car through showroom doors out of 'sadness and rage'
Debbie Worthen and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
Michael Murray admits that he was frustrated and emotionally drained when he crashed his newly purchased car into the Tim Dahle dealership building in Sandy on Monday.
Health workers investigate massive illegal dumping case near Salt Lake landfill
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
Health workers on Tuesday confirmed they were investigating a massive illegal dumping case involving thousands of tires, among other discarded junk.
YWCA of Utah creates Christmas programs for women, children to feel hope of the holidays
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The YWCA of Utah's staff believe all deserve to celebrate the holidays, so they have created Christmas programs for all the women and children in their shelters to enjoy.
CNBC touts Salt Lake City's 'American success story' in prime-time special
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front had their moment in a CNBC prime-time special that premiered Tuesday, the latest installment in the business news outlet's "Cities of Success" series.
UHP trooper who fell off bridge returns to work
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 11 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Steve Myer, a trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol, is back to work after falling more than 30 feet off a bridge near 7200 West and I-80 in February.
Salt Lake City approves rezone, partnerships on major Fairpark development
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders approved agreements with the Larry H. Miller Company and state officials, finalizing a new Fairpark district that could house an Major League Baseball team someday.
Salt Lake County Council approves $2B budget for next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council approved a more than $2 billion operating budget for the next fiscal year, even as Mayor Jenny Wilson described a "challenging" budgetary environment due to inflation pressures.
Godmother of NBA Youngboy speaks out about rapper and his Utah family
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Kentrell Gaulden, also known as rapper NBA Youngboy, was sentenced to prison Tuesday for firearm charges, ending his years of home confinement and months in various Utah jails.
Davis County warming center has operated without issues, despite backlash
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Davis County warming center in Layton has operated without issues so far, though the facility sparked sharp backlash from some.
Utah Homeland Security investigator faces federal drug charge
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A special investigator with the Department of Homeland Security in Utah is facing criminal charges in federal court accusing him of providing drugs to an informant to sell on the side.
Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history until an in-house administrative judge at the Federal Trade Commission considers it.
19 mayors send letter opposed to Cache County's sales tax increase for public safety
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 4:57 p.m. | Save Story
The Cache County Council is voting Tuesday on using a proposed sales tax increase for public safety, which nineteen county mayors have signed a letter opposing such a change.
Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 10 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has big ideas for Smith's Ballpark, the former minor league stadium site.
Utah state revenues are falling short of expectations. Here's how legislative leaders responded
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 10 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
The state revenue estimates presented to Utah legislative leaders Monday included some red ink.
Boy stabbed his mom's boyfriend in Ogden, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 10 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating a stabbing that injured a man in Ogden Monday night.
'It's much more vibrant': Salt Lake businesses, leaders celebrate 200 South reopening
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's 200 South project is now over, completely revamping a vital road in the city.
Chase Venstra arrested by US Marshals in Davis County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 10 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
Chase Venstra, a fugitive wanted for firearm offenses, was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Davis County early Tuesday.
Discover the magic of the season with KSL.com's 2024 Holiday Lights Guide
KSL.com | Updated Dec. 10 - 1:58 p.m. | Save Story
The holiday season is here, and there's nothing quite like the glow of festive lights to brighten your nights and lift your spirits.
Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump's mass deportation effort
David A. Lieb, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Governors and lawmakers in Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid President-elect Donald Trump's effort to deport millions of people living in the U.S. illegally.
American Fork duplex explosion that killed woman was 'accidental' but 'preventable,' report says
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
American Fork released its final investigative report Monday into an explosion at a duplex in March that killed a 78-year-old woman.
Supreme Court arguments begin over environmental regulation of Utah oil railway plan
Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed western railroad expansion aimed at boosting crude oil production in Utah is coming before the Supreme Court in a case that could have wider effects on federal environmental regulation.
13 arrested in Utah in nationwide retail theft investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
A group that police believe has been stealing clothing from retail stores across the nation was arrested Monday in Orem.
Flap over Clinton housing proposal enters new phase as developer tries to halt challenge
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The controversy over a Clinton housing proposal has entered a new phase as the project developer tries to halt a challenge to the plans.
Switchpoint asks for holiday help to support the homeless
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit that is working to help Utah's homeless get back into the community is asking for some help this holiday season.
Financial scam artists moving to social media in 2024
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
The BBB of Salt Lake is alerting people of a highly sophisticated scam on social media that looks legit, but once you place your order, the problems begin.
Man drove newly purchased car into Sandy dealership after being denied refund, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested in Sandy after police say he drove a car he had just purchased through the front doors of the dealership after being told he couldn't get a refund.
Man narrowly escapes burning van with help of stranger nearby
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
A man who narrowly survived being burned alive is sharing his story. Chris Boone was heading to work when the engine in his van burst into flames.
West Valley man charged with forcing teen girl into his apartment
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man is accused of forcing a teen girl into his apartment against her will and trying to sexually assault her.
Polygamous sect leader gets 50 years in prison in scheme to orchestrate sex involving children
Jacques Billeaud and Anita Snow, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 10 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A polygamist leader in Arizona has been sentenced to 50 years in prison. Samuel Bateman had pleaded guilty to claiming more than 20 spiritual "wives," including 10 underage girls.
Audit: Better data, intervention strategies needed to close student proficiency gaps
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit released Monday found the percentage of students in Utah who change their proficiency on statewide academic assessments is "problematically low."
1 injured after motorcycle, vehicle crash in Sandy
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man is in critical condition after a car and motorcycle collided in Sandy Monday night.
Apartment complex fire in Rose Park damages 6 units, displaces 12 people
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
A fire burning in the walls and attic of a Salt Lake City apartment complex Monday left six units damaged and 12 people displaced.
2 gunmen charged with kidnapping woman in Lehi
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man and an Eagle Mountain man were each charged Monday with kidnapping a woman in Lehi. Police say they both had guns and threatened her.
Red Cross, Salt Lake firefighters warn of Christmas present and tree dangers
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters and Red Cross officials say house fires from Christmas trees and Christmas presents are preventable if people take the proper safety steps.
Audit finds 1,400 apparently deceased voters on rolls in Utah, recommends changes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
A legislative audit found over 1,400 voters who are believed to be deceased and recommended that election officials do more to remove deceased and duplicate voters from the rolls.
What it's like inside the Asher Adams, a historic train station turned Salt Lake hotel
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
Asher Adams, Salt Lake City's newest hotel, features a unique blend of Utah railroad history within its details.
Rocky Mountain Power customers rally against 18% proposed rate increase, commitment to coal
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Videos released of officers responding to naked man who later died
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Body camera videos were released Monday from two officers who responded to a naked man who appeared to be struggling and later died after being handcuffed.
Testimony wraps in competency dispute for death-row inmate Ralph Menzies
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The final testimony was offered Monday in a hearing to determine whether Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies is competent enough to be executed. More arguments are scheduled for April.
Charges: South Jordan mom hosted parties, engaged in sexual activities with teen boys
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan woman is facing multiple felony charges accusing her of providing a group of boys marijuana and alcohol and engaging in sexual activity with some of them.
I-15 reopens after fatal multivehicle crash in Millard County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 1:51 p.m. | Save Story
One person was killed and four others injured in a multivehicle crash that forced the closure of northbound I-15 in Millard County for several hours on Monday.
Prison ordered for man who murdered woman in 2020 Millcreek carjacking
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 1:39 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge said he was "overwhelmed" by the family of murder victim Linda Nemelka's "capacity for generosity" in sentencing her killer to prison. She died during a failed carjacking attempt in March 2020.
Team investigating whether officer was distracted when he hit pedestrian
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
A team investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and Provo police vehicle is looking at whether the officer was on his phone at the time.
73-year-old woman struck, killed by vehicle in Cottonwood Heights
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 9 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
A 73-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Cottonwood Heights early Monday.
Gov. Cox says deporting criminals will save Utah money
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Cox said additional funds to increase criminal deportations are not in his fiscal year 2026 budget recommendations because deportations will actually save the state money.
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