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Salt Lake police announce cold case homicide solved on 40th anniversary of woman's death
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 15 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police say they have solved a 40-year-old cold case homicide. But the man believed to be responsible died of natural cases two years ago.
Former West Jordan judge faces first hearing as defendant on sexual abuse charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
William Kendall, a former judge for Utah's 3rd District Court, waived his right to a preliminary hearing during his first court appearance on charges of sexual abuse and sharing a "weed pen."
Davis High School AP exam interrupted by fire alarm, needs to be retaken
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A fire alarm disrupted the Advanced Placement calculus exam for 200 students at Davis High School. Students must now choose between retaking the exam on otherwise inconvenient makeup days or submit incomplete tests.
US small business administrator discusses tariffs, new initiative during Utah visit
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler on Tuesday paid Utah a visit to talk tariffs.
Rocky Mountain Power still investigating outages that left 14K customers without power
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated May 13 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain Power officials say they are investigating the causes of different power outages that left as many as 14,000 customers without power across the Wasatch Front at one point on Monday.
Advisories, warning issued across Utah as wind lingers before next storm arrives
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Potentially damaging winds are expected to continue on Monday ahead of the next storm system slated to impact the state.
House Republicans look to rollback energy tax credits benefiting Utah businesses, municipalities
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
As members of the House Ways and Means committee start to nail down their tax package, energy tax credits that provide relief to Utah business owners and municipalities are at risk.
Motorcyclist critically injured in Kaysville crash
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in critical condition on Saturday after a crash, police said.
Lagoon encourages students in science with Physics Day at the park
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Physics Day allows students to visit Lagoon to work on projects and dive deeper into science. Unique and fascinating projects inspire students from all across the state.
First Latter-day Saint temple with 2 baptismal fonts opens for tours ahead of June dedication
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
The public open house for the Syracuse Utah Temple begins next week and will run through the end of May before a dedication on June 8.
Davis County traffic is a mess, but UDOT says you will be grateful — eventually
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
It is complicated trying to get around Davis County if you live west of I-15.
You'll soon need a license to enter these Utah wildlife management areas
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
State wildlife officials are looking to clarify a new law going into effect next week, which requires visitors to have a hunting or fishing license to access more than two dozen wildlife management areas along the Wasatch Front.
Man, woman jailed after reports of 'multiple gunshots' in Farmington
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
A man and a woman involved in a suspected altercation have been jailed in connection with reports of "multiple gunshots" in Farmington.
West Valley man arrested in sexual assault of woman with diminished mental capacity
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man was arrested Tuesday and accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman with the mental capacity of a 9-year-old, police say.
I-15 facing more closures this week in Davis County for construction project
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
I-15 in Kaysville and Farmington is facing more closures this week as part of the Shepherd Lane interchange project.
Ogden woman charged with shooting, killing woman after argument
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden woman has been charged with murder in the shooting death of another Ogden woman earlier this month.
Utah charter school director faces federal child sex abuse images charge
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
The director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been charged in federal court with possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.
What to do when a store going under refuses to take gift cards
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 25 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
For many folks, gift cards are the go-to gift. They're generally welcome for most any occasion, plus they hold their value. Well, so thought a Kaysville woman until the now bankrupt crafts retailer Joann refused to honor her gift cards.
Company involved in Farmington semi crash wants driver who left held accountable
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
There's a $1,500 reward out for identifying the driver of a car that appeared to cut off a semitruck, causing it to jackknife on the freeway.
Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
The lead director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been arrested and accused of possessing, and possibly producing, child sex abuse material.
As Utah's winter warming centers close for season, homeless advocates share these resources
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
As winter ends, Utah County is also preparing to end its winter homelessness programs. It's working to ease the transition into summer by helping connect people to resources.
1 dead in police shooting in Farmington
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
A man was shot and killed by police in Farmington early Monday after officers were called to a report of a man holding a gun to a woman's head.
Nonprofit reminds parents, caregivers to stay calm — don't shake babies
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 20 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
A symbolic ribbon cutting marked the celebration of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome's, or NCSBS's, 25th anniversary as an organization, based here in Utah.
'Plan for heavy travel delays': I-15 through Kaysville, Farmington to face closures for construction
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
I-15 through Kaysville and Farmington will be closed in the early morning hours in the coming week to accommodate the Shepard Lane interchange project.
Officials identify 73-year-old man found dead on side of I-15 in Davis County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated April 17 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified the person whose body was found off the side of I-15 in Davis County on Wednesday.
These are some of Utah's biggest new road projects beginning this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
2025 figures to be another active road construction year for the Beehive State.
Family days at Hill Air Force Base rescinded
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Air Force on Monday rescinded a policy allowing an extra leave day surrounding federal holidays, including at Utah's Hill Air Force Base.
UTA to implement 'significant' service changes. Here's what to know
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Sunday marks Utah Transit Authority's next service change day, and "significant" changes are on deck.
The hazardous job of handling fluoride in drinking water
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 5 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Utah public water systems that fluoridate their water are now facing a tricky path forward of slowly removing the chemical and ways to safely dispose of what remains at existing injection wells.
New law, digital tools could help law enforcement officers find missing persons faster
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 4 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
A group of about a couple of dozen law enforcement officers from various agencies gathered this week for specialized training that could help them find missing persons faster.
High-profile child murderer accused of attacking another prison inmate
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
A man sentenced to prison for the high-profile murders of his two young brothers in Davis County is facing a new charge for allegedly assaulting another prison inmate.
Helping 'the poorest of the poor': Utah group to travel to Ghana to provide medical care
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah-heavy contingent of health care workers will travel to Ghana in April to provide free medical care to those in need.
Farmington man admits to embezzling over $1.7M from local paper business
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 5:49 p.m. | Save Story
A Farmington man has pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering accusing him of embezzling over $1.7 million from his employer.
Sunset man charged with sexually abusing 2 kids at in-home day care
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 9:48 a.m. | Save Story
A Sunset man, 22 has been charged with five felonies after two children reported sexual abuse at an "in-house" Sunset day care.
How Utah hopes these traffic light additions can improve pedestrian safety
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation crews have started a process to install a lighting attachment near traffic signals, which they hope can improve pedestrian safety.
Labor trafficking charges against Rubicon dismissed without prejudice
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
Labor trafficking charges against a Davis County general contracting company have been dismissed, but without prejudice meaning the charges could potentially be filed again.
Semitruck rollover, spill on I-15 in Bountiful is cleared
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated March 27 - 4:25 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck rollover has forced the closure of several northbound lanes on I-15 near Bountiful.
Layton officials balk at recycling mandate, file notice to leave waste district
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 9:52 a.m. | Save Story
Layton officials say a recycling program aimed at extending the life of the Davis Landfill oversteps the authority of the landfill district and they want out, even though the landfill is in their city.
Auto parts store helps road rage victim with 2 new tires after they were shot out
Michael Houck and Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted March 24 - 7:54 p.m. | Save Story
A victim of road rage is sharing his story about the moments when a driver started firing shots at him on the freeway last week.
Northridge High School students deliver food donations for homeless teens
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
What started as a small food drive for the North Layton Junior High Teen Center ballooned into something much larger.
1 in 4 military families face food insecurity. Volunteers at Hill Air Force Base hope to help
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
An Air Force spouse was recently recognized for her efforts to reduce the stigma of food insecurity and the struggles of changing command posts, running a dedicated team of volunteers at the Airman's Attic on base.
Syracuse title agent who was sent to prison in October now faces new charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
A Syracuse man sent to prison last year for swindling people out of $6.5 million is now facing new criminal charges.
2 injured, 1 critically, while cleaning rain gutters in Layton
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were injured Friday when a ladder they were using to clean out rain gutters touched a power line.
Man dies after Kaysville tree-cutting accident
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated March 20 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
Police confirmed Thursday a man who was knocked unconscious while cutting down a tree in Kaysville has died.
Utah community initiative seeks to improve mental health by furnishing homes of people in need
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 12:56 p.m. | Save Story
Furnishing Futures is a community initiative that aims to help people who have struggled with mental health, homelessness or substance abuse by providing necessary furniture for their homes.
Feds approve Salt Lake-Ogden 'quiet zone' waiver, ending months of resident frustration
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 19 - 9:21 a.m. | Save Story
Federal railroad officials have accepted a waiver led by two Utah cities that allows a "quiet zone" to be restored between northern Salt Lake City and Ogden.
Fruit Heights couples affected by mudslides sue city, state and housing development
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Several Fruit Heights couples affected by large mudslides over two years have filed a lawsuit against the city and a housing development, claiming they've ignored warnings from geological studies.
Widespread power outages affecting thousands from Santaquin to Ogden
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Rocky Mountain Power has reported power outages across northern Utah are affecting almost 8,000 customers Tuesday morning.
UHP looking for gunman in road rage confrontation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
A driver of a Ford Fusion shot at a Jeep Cherokee on I-15 near Layton in a road rage incident on Sunday, troopers say. Investigators are still looking for the gunman.
Halloween show 'Thriller' to be performed for 1st time in Davis County
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Halloween spectacular "Thriller" has been providing frights and delights to many Utah cities for years will be performed this fall for the first time in Davis County.
Cigarette ashes suspected to have started Layton apartment fire
Alton Barhart, KSL-TV | Posted March 16 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Fire officials believe cigarette ashes caused a Layton apartment fire Sunday afternoon that caused $150,000 in damages.
Layton residents push back on tree removal plan, including paying city for half the cost
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted March 15 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
Layton officials are planning to remove up to 310 trees at the Kay Creek Estates subdivision to improve sidewalk safety and they want residents to pay for half of the cost.
Snow squalls, lake-effect snow could cause Utah travel issues
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 13 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Forecasters warn that potential snow squalls Thursday and lake-effect snow Friday could create travel headaches in Utah over the next day.
Utah woman didn't heal people and took jewelry she was paid to bless, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Syracuse woman was charged Monday with six felonies accusing her of scamming people by offering healings and blessing on people or their money and jewelry.
Many women testify of sexual abuse over 35 years ago in Fruit Heights
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 9 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Alan Bassett, 76, "terrorized" a new Fruit Heights neighborhood in the '80s, according to the women who testified Friday that he sexually abused them years ago.
More cities in Davis, Morgan counties getting behind recycling programs
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
New recycling efforts are being rolled out to three cities in north Davis County as part of a recycling program that has been gaining steam since its inception just over a year ago.
Lagoon is phasing out its zoo, has already relocated big cats
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Lagoon announced it is phasing out the zoo featured in its Wild Kingdom train ride. A public records requests showed that six big cats have already been relocated to a Colorado sanctuary.
Davis School District meets terms of federal accord to address 'severe, pervasive' race issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Davis School District has met the terms of a 2021 federal accord to address "severe, pervasive" race issues in the system, prompting a stop to federal monitoring.
