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Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
Weber State University's MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled athletes to go even faster ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Driver charged in fatal Provo auto-pedestrian crash
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The driver of a truck accused of hitting and killing an 80-year-old man crossing a street in Provo has been charged with negligently operating a vehicle resulting in death.
Salt Lake City International Airport busy with holiday travelers
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Just under 30,000 people were expected to make their way through the Salt Lake airport on Friday, but this weekend will get even busier.
Utah's economy remains steadier than national trends; experts monitoring key sectors
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The latest economic data shows that Utah's indicators are remaining steadier than national trends.
EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of low-level radioactive waste from Canada in Tooele County have gotten an initial OK, though the approval process isn't over.
New section of Mountain View Corridor opens in Bluffdale
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The new section of the Mountain View Corridor opened four months ahead of schedule thanks to unseasonably mild weather.
5 places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Some people loathe winter solstice as the longest night of the year, but it does offer more time to explore one of Utah's top features — its night sky.
High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen 'decoy'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
The former coach of the Riverton High School mountain biking team was arrested and accused of meeting up with someone he thought was a teenage girl for sex.
Springville officer arrested, accused of driving to work under the influence
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville police officer was arrested shortly after showing up for his night shift after other officers detected alcohol on his breath.
Wind, snow advisories issued in Utah as storms linger into the weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Parts of Utah's mountains could receive close to a foot of snow from an unorganized pattern passing through this weekend, while valleys are expected to receive more rain.
Tremonton couple shares story of courage, compassion after deadly shooting of 2 police officers
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
A Tremonton couple is being hailed as heroes after intervening during a violent incident that led to a police response in which two officers were fatally shot.
Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it's time to tax the rich
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed.
Suspect in Weber County Amber Alert makes initial court appearance in child kidnapping case
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Amber Alert suspect Christopher Wiggins faced a Utah judge for the first time Thursday after he was caught with a missing girl in Colorado last month.
Salt Lake officers found justified in killing man in dangerous domestic violence call
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 12:34 p.m. | Save Story
Two Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man during a dangerous domestic violence call, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday.
'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Mia Bailey, who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her parents in southern Utah, was sentenced Friday to at least 50 years and up to life in prison.
60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah land managers released a new map, outlining nearly 60,000 "high risk" wildland urban interface structures all over the state.
Utah prison assault: 1 pleads guilty; 1 now facing federal charges
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
An inmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated assault for an attack that occurred while he was incarcerated, while another inmate involved now faces federal charges of attempted murder.
2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Katy Hall and Sen. John Johnson, addressing a free speech controversy at Weber State, said HB261 was never meant to prohibit speech on university campuses.
88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of 88 environmental groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.
Business & Tech »
Utah's economy remains steadier than national trends; experts monitoring key sectors
- EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK
- Trump, 9 pharmaceutical companies strike deal to cut prices
- Rome to charge tourists to get close to the famed Trevi Fountain
- Ogden's Topper Bakery offering speculaas cookies, other Christmas treats after 5-year hiatus
Education »
Investigators study Brown University shooter's failed past in academia
- 2 lawmakers say anti-diversity, equity and inclusion law not meant to prohibit speech on campus
- Rhode Island joins Utah on the diverse list of states to experience a college campus shooting
- University of Utah athletics private equity deal catches the attention of Congress
- Authorities say they'll release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
Environment »
EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK
- 60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?
- 88 environmental groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
- How strong wind gusts helped Salt Lake City shatter a temperature record
- New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Police & Courts »
Driver charged in fatal Provo auto-pedestrian crash
- High school coach arrested after meeting with vigilante teen 'decoy'
- Idaho jury convicts security company owner in split verdict over tumultuous town hall
- Springville officer arrested, accused of driving to work under the influence
- Justice Department to appeal dismissal of cases against Trump foes Comey, James
Religion »
Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
- Pope names fellow Chicagoan, Bishop Ronald Hicks, as new archbishop of New York
- Salt Lake Jewish leaders say they see light through darkness Australia attack cast on community
- Australian state to pass emergency gun laws as funerals of Bondi attack victims begin
- 'We will not cower': Utah County Hanukkah celebration honors tradition following deadly violence
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