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Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live: Submit your display
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The R6 Regional Council is made up of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, helping accomplish what's needed from small government. And with many new faces, they'll need it.
Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
As part of the continuing resolution that reopened the government after a 44-day shutdown, Rep. Burgess Owens announced that $5 million will fund the Gunnison City Tarr Canyon Water Development Project.
First measles cases found in central Utah; state's total infections surpass 80
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Two cases of measles have been detected in central Utah, and the state now has over 80 cases of the virus.
'Behemoth' boulder falls onto I-70 in Emery County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 14 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
A "behemoth" sized boulder fell into I-70 near Green River early Thursday, but no one was injured.
Creekstone Energy closes funding round to advance world's largest data center campus in Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
The push for Millard County to house the world's largest data center campus took another step forward last week when Creekstone Energy announced the closure of its Series B funding round to advance its potential data center campus.
Nephi man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting girl at gunpoint
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
A Nephi man has been arrested for investigation of multiple counts of sexually assaulting a girl while threatening her with either a knife or gun.
'I did the right thing': Richfield mayor pleads guilty to trespassing, hunting charges
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Richfield Mayor Bryan Burrows submitted a plea in abeyance last week, pleading guilty to two charges related to trespassing and firing a gun near a building.
Groundbreaking for new Millard County artificial intelligence data center
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon in Millard County on what developers said could become one of the nation's most advanced data centers.
Man killed after crashing ATV in Little Sahara Recreation Area
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
A 26-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a weekend ATV crash in the Little Sahara Recreation Area.
Utah special ed teacher's aide accused of abusing disabled student multiple times
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Oct. 31 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
An elementary school teacher's aide in Millard County was arrested Thursday, and subsequently fired, after police say she hit a young special needs student.
Complaints against Utah judge dismissed 'with a warning'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A judicial oversight body has dismissed multiple complaints against a Utah judge over comments he made during a sentencing hearing, while also calling his behavior on the bench "troubling."
Woman born with 'twin inside of her' getting help from community fundraiser
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
The community of Sevier County is rallying together to help one of their own get a new smile.
Inmate found dead inside Emery County Jail, officials say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:41 p.m. | Save Story
A person was found deceased inside the Emery County Jail on Wednesday.
Millard data center to break ground and bring promise to rural Utah
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
A state-of-the-art facility is due to break ground next month in Millard County, utilizing land owned by one of the founding partners, as well as water rights that belonged to his family for 50 years.
I-70 reopens in Sevier County after fatal crash
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Oct. 21 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A man was killed when a semitruck crashed and rolled on I-70 in Sevier County Tuesday morning, according to state troopers.
Man found with missing 12-year-old is charged with kidnapping, sexual assault
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Oct. 17 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man arrested earlier this week after allegedly leading police on a chase has now been charged with abducting the 12-year-old girl found in the stolen truck police say he was driving.
Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 15 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Emery County man was arrested Wednesday after police say he made online threats regarding this weekend's BYU-Utah football game.
Utah man accused of leading police on chase with missing 12-year-old girl
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 15 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leading police on a chase in Sevier County.
Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move through the state.
Some Utah cities, counties prepare for flooding as rain moves in
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Heavy rains are expected to drench central and southern Utah counties this weekend, and residents are busy preparing to prevent the rain from flooding into their homes.
Utah father accused of using cattle prod on sons as 'discipline'
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Sanpete County man is facing two counts of aggravated child abuse for allegedly using a cattle prod on his two young sons multiple times.
Richfield man arrested, accused of setting fire to ex's home 3 times in past month
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Oct. 6 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
A Richfield man was arrested Sunday after police say he set three dangerous fires to his ex-wife's home over the past month.
Woman dies in crash on US 89 in Sanpete County
Logan Stefanich and Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Oct. 1 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
One person is dead after a crash involving two vehicles on U.S. 89 near Indianola on Tuesday.
Nearly 35,000 turkeys killed off at central Utah facility as bird flu returns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly 35,000 turkeys were recently culled after cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza were detected at a commercial turkey facility in central Utah, state agriculture officials said.
43-year-old man dies in OHV rollover in Sanpete County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A 43-year-old Davis County man died in a rollover incident in Sanpete County Saturday afternoon. The man was not wearing a helmet.
Nevada woman sentenced to year in jail for selling drugs that led to man's overdose death
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Nevada woman accused of causing the death of a man with fentanyl was sentenced Monday to a year in jail.
2 die in head-on collision in Millard County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
Two people were killed in a head on collision in Millard County Monday.
Central Utah man accused of assaulting ex, threatening police
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Sept. 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say barricaded himself in his home in Sanpete County after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and threatening law enforcement was arrested Sunday.
US 6 reopens following cleanup of rockslide in Carbon County
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated Sept. 14 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. 6 has reopened in Carbon County after a rockslide forced its closure for a time on Sunday afternoon.
New fire starts in Utah County, while Utah's largest fire of the year is now 100% contained
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
The wildfire season isn't quite over yet, but Utah's largest fire of the season is now fully contained, and some fire restrictions are being lifted.
This central Utah deli received $50K grant to preserve its historic character
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
The owners of a deli in the heart of a small central Utah community say they're thrilled to receive a $50,000 grant that will help them preserve their historic building.
The case for domestic salt and why it costs consumers more
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, toured Redmond Minerals to get a close-up look at why the domestic road salt industry, a vital component of the nation's economy, is facing a decline.
Spring City citizens sue City Council in effort to preserve town's historic charm
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A group of people in central Utah have filed a lawsuit against their own City Council on behalf of their historic town.
Senior missionary from Utah dies after lawn mower overturns at church site
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
A central Utah man serving as a senior missionary in Missouri died in a lawnmower accident at a historic site owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1 dead in I-15 rollover in Millard County
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man died Sunday after his car rolled several times on Interstate 15 near Meadow, in Millard County, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.
A chance to escape: Knights and royalty gear up for the 13th annual Utah Renaissance Faire
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
While some may see a renaissance fair as just nerds playing dress up, others find it to be a great way to escape from modern day life, connect with others and learn about history.
Willard Peak Fire containment increases to 56%; crews gain ground on other Utah fires
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated Aug. 16 - 11:37 p.m. | Save Story
The evacuation order for North Ogden residents affected by the Willard Peak Fire was downgraded to "green" on Saturday as fire crews increased containment of the wildfire.
1 dead after semitruck rollover on I-70 in Sevier County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
One person is dead after a semitruck crash on Interstate 70 Friday west of Richfield.
World's largest data center campus could be coming to central Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The world's largest data center campus may be coming to Utah, with a pair of companies planning to construct artificial intelligence-ready hubs in Millard County.
Beulah Fire grows to 1,400 acres; firefighters brace for wind shifts at Monroe Canyon Fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 8 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
A fire that prompted the evacuation of campers in the High Uintas wilderness on Thursday continues to grow.
Burrville residents return home after evacuation order lifted
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
After being evacuated for almost a week, one community in Sevier County is now breathing a sigh of relief. People in Burrville are allowed to return to their homes.
11-year-old boy drowns in Millard County reservoir
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 6 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old boy died after getting pulled under a boat in a Millard County reservoir Tuesday.
Foot bone found at Fish Lake belongs to fisherman missing since 1997, DNA confirms
Ivy Farguheson, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
DNA testing has confirmed a human foot bone found near the lake in May belongs to a fisherman who went missing at the lake in 1997.
Power poles to be replaced as containment of Monroe Canyon Fire increases
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
Garkane Energy Cooperative plans to make permanent repairs to poles destroyed by the Monroe Canyon Fire while crews increase containment of the fire.
'I can't believe I actually did that': Price man, 82, charged with shooting, killing son
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old Price man was charged Tuesday with murder and accused of shooting and killing his 53-year-old son over the weekend.
Beef prices are at a record high. How a 'perfect storm' led to the increase
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 4 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
As someone who has been in the business his whole life, Aaron Rees calls cows what they are to the public. They're beef.
Monroe residents watch as fire burns beloved mountain
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Aug. 3 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Monroe Canyon Fire, burning for nearly three weeks now, has torched nearly 59,000 acres. Though it hasn't reached the town itself, it has filled the sky with dark smoke and falling ashes.
Monroe Canyon Fire containment drops to 4% as crews work to restore power in Bear Valley
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Aug. 2 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Garkane Energy and Rocky Mountain Power crews are working to restore service in Bear Valley as containment on the Monroe Canyon Fire fell again to 4% on Saturday.
Former Utah officer charged with falsifying time cards, getting paid double
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 1 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A former officer for the Mt. Pleasant Police Department is facing felony charges accusing him of claiming hours he didn't actually work and falsifying his time card.
Utah implements emergency options for hunters impacted by Monroe Canyon Fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 1 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
State wildlife officials approved three options for people who obtained permits for hunts that are now in jeopardy because of the Monroe Canyon Fire in central Utah.
Cox to Utahns: 'Please use extreme caution' statewide, as Monroe Canyon Fire grows
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 1 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox said he's begging Utahns to make good decisions outdoors because the fire conditions across the state are that bad, as he toured Monroe Canyon Fire operations.
Semituck rollover causes I-15 closure in Millard County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL | Posted July 31 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck carrying 12,000 pounds of empty food containers rolled on I-15 in Millard County on Thursday night, temmporarily blocking all lanes of northbound traffic on the highway.
Monroe Canyon Fire destroys 12 power poles; crews 'forced to retreat' because of conditions
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 31 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
A wildfire burning in central Utah destroyed a dozen power poles and is still threatening transmission lines in the area.
New evacuations ordered because of Monroe Canyon Fire; power structures burned
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 30 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
A few more evacuation orders have been issued after firefighters reported a "rough" day battling a wildfire growing in central Utah on Wednesday.
Police identify father, toddler, grandmother found dead in Millard County murder-suicide
Ashley Imlay and Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated July 29 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities identified the man, woman and child found dead in Millard County last week and said it appears the man and woman died in a murder-suicide while the child's cause of death isn't yet known.
Firefighters focus on protecting structures after Monroe Canyon Fire doubles in size
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Federal firefighters say they're still focused on structure protection as they continue to battle a central Utah wildfire that doubled in size over the weekend.
Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County grows to 10K acres, prompts more evacuations
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted July 26 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Monroe Canyon Fire burning in Sevier County grew Friday to over 10,000 acres and prompted new evacuations, according to fire officials.
