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'Miniature worlds in glass': Bountiful glass artist is building community through creating
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 11 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Jodie McDougall remembers being fascinated by paperweights as a kid, wondering how a picture got inside the glass bubble. Now, she creates her own miniature worlds in glass buttons.

Newly unsealed charges say West Point veteran's doorbell camera 'recorded the murder'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 9 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
Charges unsealed this week claim a doorbell camera captured what appears to be a targeted shooting that led to the death of a veteran in Davis County in May.

Fire in Layton leaves one home a total loss, 4 others damaged
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
A trailer park in Layton was evacuated due to a fire Tuesday afternoon, with one trailer home being a "total loss."

Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.

Costa Vida restaurant in Layton damaged by fire
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 5 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Costa Vida in Layton was damaged after catching fire late Saturday night as the community wrapped up Fourth of July celebrations.

Nazarene Youth Conference gathers 10,000 high schoolers to walk 22,000 miles in prayer
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 5 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The five-day Nazarene Youth Conference will send 10,000+ high school students across Salt Lake County to worship together, build discipleship and practice community service.

Kaysville fire started by a group of young adults playing with fireworks, fire department says
Becky Bruce, KSL | Updated July 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville fire that forced residents to briefly evacuate Friday night started after a group of young adults shot fireworks at each other, the Kaysville Fire Department said on Saturday.

Why are your taxes increasing? Numerous Utah cities pursue property tax hikes
Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous cities across Utah are pursuing property tax hikes, one for 506%, which will be the focus of public hearings in August. These are the challenges municipalities face.

Map released for Utah National Guard flyover to celebrate America's 250th
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated July 1 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration."

West Nile virus detected in Davis County mosquitoes
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated June 29 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
The West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Davis County.

Supplement company asks questions despite its 'no questions asked' return policy
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
If a company promises you a "no questions asked" return policy — be sure to save any mentions of that promise: ads, emails, take screenshots and keep receipts.

Costco opening in Syracuse looms, bodes for even more commercial growth, mayor says
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 22 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Costco is to open a new store next week in Syracuse, and the city's mayor expects the major retailer's presence will motor even more commercial growth.

Utah charter school director pleads guilty in federal, state courts to child sex crimes
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 19 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
The director of a Utah charter school in northern Utah who has pleaded guilty to both state and federal child sex crimes will not serve any additional prison time for his state charges.

Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.

Man arrested in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 17 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A man suspected of shooting and killing a 71-year-old man in West Point last month has been arrested, officials said.

Adams says he'll run for Senate president again if he defeats 2 primary opponents
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 15 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly eight years in one of the top positions in state government, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams confirmed he will seek to stay in that post for at least two more years.

These 2 new restaurant chains are expanding to the Beehive State
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 14 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's food scene is set to welcome two new players in Chicken Salad Chick and Jeff's Bagel Run, with each opening stores around the state.

Utah WWII veteran turns 102 years old
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 12 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Workman turns 102 years old on Sunday, a milestone that has family members reflecting on a man they describe as a mentor, adventurer, educator and devoted family man.


