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Man sentenced to 59 years for murder of his Utah wife in Alaska

Man sentenced to 59 years for murder of his Utah wife in Alaska

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zarrius Hildabrand was sentenced to 59 years in prison on Friday for killing his wife, a Utah native, while they were stationed in Alaska in the U.S. Army.
Portion of state Route 29 in Emery County closed due to road collapse

Portion of state Route 29 in Emery County closed due to road collapse

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A portion of state Route 29 near the Cottonwood Canyon was closed at 11:59 p.m. on Friday after flooding collapsed part of the road. The closure is expected to last at least a week.
Utah prepares record amount of seed to restore wildfire-damaged land

Utah prepares record amount of seed to restore wildfire-damaged land

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah prepares record amount of seed to restore wildfire-damaged land.
Driver allegedly looking up porn charged in fatal I-15 crash

Driver allegedly looking up porn charged in fatal I-15 crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A California woman who police say caused a fatal three-car crash in June in Juab County allegedly had a pornographic website on her phone just before impact.
1 dead, 1 injured after crash between semitruck, off-road vehicle in Carbon County

1 dead, 1 injured after crash between semitruck, off-road vehicle in Carbon County

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was killed in a crash that closed lanes in both directions of U.S. Route 6 near Spring Glen in Carbon County on Friday afternoon.
Combination of factors lead to 'worst' pumpkin harvest in decades

Combination of factors lead to 'worst' pumpkin harvest in decades

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 16 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Beck family says a combination of drought, wildfire and record heat all lent to the worst pumpkin season they've seen in at least 35 years.
Carbon High School advances in national competition for $1 million stadium upgrade

Carbon High School advances in national competition for $1 million stadium upgrade

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carbon High School in Price is a finalist in the running for a $1 million stadium upgrade through T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights competition.
After wildfire and flooding, Eagle Point Ski Resort remains closed for 2026-27 Ski Season

After wildfire and flooding, Eagle Point Ski Resort remains closed for 2026-27 Ski Season

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 15 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eagle Point Ski Resort will remain closed this ski season. However, that hasn't discouraged the resort's owner, who is committed to working toward reopening.
Runners recount 'positive' experience at Moab 240-mile race despite weather cancellation

Runners recount 'positive' experience at Moab 240-mile race despite weather cancellation

VideoArianne Brown and Bryanna Willis, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly 100 miles into a 240-mile race in Moab, nearly 130 runners were told that due to weather, they could not safely continue on. KSL spoke to two runners.
Gathering Israel: Elder Ronald A. Rasband dedicates Ephraim Utah Temple

Gathering Israel: Elder Ronald A. Rasband dedicates Ephraim Utah Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Ephraim Utah Temple was dedicated on Sunday, making it the 224th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Popular 'Never Rip Overalls' mural at central Utah mercantile restored

Popular 'Never Rip Overalls' mural at central Utah mercantile restored

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a colorful advertisement painted on the side of the Grass Valley Mercantile suddenly disappeared behind a wall of white paint, many people got upset.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims in Utah's 4th Congressional District

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican Congressman Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen debated Thursday evening at Snow College in Ephraim. Did their statements stand up to the Truth Test?
Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

Candidates clash over Iran war, gas prices in Utah 4th District debate

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrat Jonny Larsen was aggressive in attacking Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, during the debate, but the political newcomer's relative inexperience showed at points.
Police link finding of human remains near Vernal to remains found in September

Police link finding of human remains near Vernal to remains found in September

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Human remains were found in a remote area near Vernal on Wednesday. Police believe they are linked to a separate discovery of human remains in September.
'Transformational opportunity': Snow College gets $3M federal grant to lead Utah's rural AI future

'Transformational opportunity': Snow College gets $3M federal grant to lead Utah's rural AI future

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snow College received a $3 million federal grant to lead a five-year AI initiative aimed at expanding AI access to students and rural communities throughout the state.
$6K reward offered after elk shot, left for dead at private farm

$6K reward offered after elk shot, left for dead at private farm

Randall Jeppesen and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A $6,000 reward is being offered by the Utah Department of Agriculture after an unknown person shot an elk at a private farm.
Nuclear-powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah

Nuclear-powered AI data center proposed on state and federal land in central eastern Utah

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Land for what could become a new AI data center powered by nuclear energy has been approved for lease in central eastern Utah.
Millard County deputies seek suspects after $10K in diesel stolen from Meadow gas station

Millard County deputies seek suspects after $10K in diesel stolen from Meadow gas station

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 29 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Millard County are investigating the theft of approximately 1,400 gallons of diesel fuel. They suspect thieves targeted a gas station in Meadow on two separate nights earlier this month.
State prisons on lockdown following attack on corrections officer

State prisons on lockdown following attack on corrections officer

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Both state prisons in Salt Lake City and Gunnison were placed on lockdown Thursday after an officer was attacked at the Central Utah facility.