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Clearfield tables zoning map amendment that could lead to supportive housing facility
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Nov. 12 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
The Clearfield City Council voted to table a decision about a rezoning that could lead to Davis County's first and only supportive housing that focuses on homelessness.

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.

Logan substitute teacher charged with kidnapping, sexually exploiting teen
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Nov. 10 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
A 71-year-old man from Logan who works as a substitute teacher was arrested early Friday after he allegedly met up with a 15-year-old to have sex.

Del Taco offers $1,000 reward after robberies in West Point
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
Del Taco is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and successful prosecution of the people involved in three robberies at the restaurant's location in West Point.

Groundbreaking ceremony held in celebration of Davis County's replacement animal shelter
VideoKennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Nov. 5 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
A new animal shelter in Fruit Heights will be replacing an old facility in Davis County that also counts as the county's only animal shelter.

Davis County man who wanted to 'go out in a hail of glory' faces felony charges
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Clearfield man is facing felony charges after he claimed he wanted to "go out in a hail of glory" during a domestic violence response in Syracuse that ended in him getting shot by police.

County commissions in Weber, Davis counties will each get 2 new members
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
The county commissions in Weber and Davis counties will each get two new members following Tuesday's voting, but more ballots still have to be counted.

Davis County jury finds ex-Roy firefighter guilty of 3 felony sexual abuse counts
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
A Davis County jury found ex-Roy firefighter Ryan Rampton guilty of three felony counts of sexual abuse after a four-day trial and he's to be sentenced next month.

Utah 5-year-old with Down syndrome walks Messi on the field, scores goals with Beckham
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Huddy Droubay, a 5-year-old with Down syndrome from Syracuse, was invited to an Inter Miami game where he got to meet David Beckham and walk Lionel Messi onto the field.

Farmington man's 30-year pumpkin carving hobby becomes Halloween tradition
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
One Farmington man has spent three decades creating an elaborate pumpkin display, welcoming visitors to enjoy his work and support a local food pantry.

Uptake in low-income students pushes private school to adopt policy for free, reduced-price meals
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:49 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in Layton Christian Academy's history, the private school has adopted a new policy making it possible to feed its low income students for free or at a reduced price.

New pediatric unit to help Davis County families stay close to home
Britt Johnson, KSL | Updated Oct. 28 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County now has its a new specialized health care unit for kids, and it's the first of its kind in the county.

Antelope Island bison roundup brings together family tradition and herd health
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of riders took part in Saturday's annual bison roundup at Antelope Island State Park, helping move the animals into corrals. The tradition helps with herd health.

New accuser alleges abuse at the hands of former East Layton police officer
VideoDave Cawley, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Reporting by KSL's COLD podcast uncovers previously unreported claims of child sex abuse by former officer Thomas Jackson.

Former Syracuse students sue school district over alleged sexual harassment
VideoCassidy Wixom and Heather Peterson, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Two former Syracuse High students allege in a Title IX suit that school officials knew about sexual harassment allegations related to nude images of underage girls and did nothing.

Davis County opens ballot-counting process to public view
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
As early voting gets underway across Utah, Davis County election officials are taking steps to increase transparency and public confidence in the voting process — literally.

Teen Memoriam honors 30 teens killed in Utah crashes in 2025
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Oct. 20 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Families of teens killed in vehicle accidents are sharing their stories at the annual Zero Fatalities Teen Memorium, which aims to raise awareness and prevent future tragedies.

Invasive 'yellow fever mosquito' found in Davis County for the first time
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 19 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
An invasive species introduced to southern Utah nearly a decade ago has now made its way to northern Utah.


