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Fired Utah Adult Probation and Parole agent convicted of stalking former boss

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated June 5 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former agent with Adult Probation and Parole was recently convicted of stalking his former boss.

US 6 closed in Utah County following crash

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash on U.S. 6 has closed the road in both directions on Friday, Utah Highway Patrol said.

How a determined entrepreneur turned Cactus & Tropicals into a Utah staple

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Discrimination in the 1970s didn't dissuade Utahn Lorraine Miller. Instead, she opened a plant shop and helped pave the way for women in business.

Man accused of assaulting woman running along Jordan River Trail

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who allegedly assaulted a woman he did not know who was running along the Jordan River Trail has been arrested.

Davis County commissioner accused of political favoritism and defamation in new investigation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County Commissioner John Crofts accused of creating a hostile work environment, LGBTQ discrimination and defamation in a third-party investigation.

SUU Hall of Famer reflects on 40 years competing in Utah Summer Games

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 5 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Paula Jenson has been participating in the Utah Summer Games every year since it started in 1986. This year, the games celebrate 40 years.

Utah mother charged in connection with toddler's 2019 death

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman whose 6-month-old son died after being left in a hot car in 2019 is now charged in connection with the boy's death.

Critics question qualifications of nominees for Utah's Supreme Court

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit is raising questions about the qualifications of the two men nominated by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on Utah's Supreme Court, with neither having prior experience.

Man sentenced to life without parole for double backyard killing in 2018

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 31-year-old West Valley City man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of killing two people in his backyard while children were playing.

'Denied in whole': Judge tosses lawsuit, clears Weber County Commission hopeful, election office

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 7:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge tossed a lawsuit filed by three Weber County Commission hopefuls against a fourth candidate and the county, saying they "substantially complied" with election code.

Brigham City emergency response times now faster, safer, thanks to new tech at traffic signals

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most drivers have sat at a red light and wished it would turn green faster. In Brigham City, firefighters and paramedics now have a way to do exactly that.

Robinson seeks to bar hearsay testimony ahead of preliminary hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson and his defense team continue to push for hearsay testimony from law enforcers to not be allowed during his preliminary hearing.

Viral Lego theft claims lead Utah company to close franchise, part ways with its owners

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 4 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bricks and Minifigs announced it has parted ways with two managers and closed the location at the center of a viral YouTube video series around an alleged Lego theft.

Man charged with aggravated murder in violent death of roommate

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of beating his roommate to death has been charged with aggravated murder.

Utah could receive another northern lights show from latest geomagnetic storm

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and other parts of the West could see another heavenly show Thursday and Friday nights.

Utah County neighborhood frustrated as roundabout project sends heavy traffic through residential streets

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 4:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County residents are raising safety concerns as a small road construction project has created unexpectedly big problems in their quiet Highland neighborhood.

Kevin O'Leary agrees to dramatically cut Box Elder County data center project area

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated June 4 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Businessman Kevin O'Leary has agreed to cut the Box Elder County data center project area in response to calls from Senate President Stuart Adams.

A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite Pioneer Park's partial closure, the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market will fill open spaces when it returns Saturday, as well as parts of the street next to it.

Ogden police officer shoots, kills man while responding to stabbing report

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 4 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden police officer shot and killed a man who was allegedly stabbing another man inside an apartment.