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South Davis Metro Fire announces death of fire chief who was a 'visionary leader'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
South Davis Metro Fire Chief Greg Stewart, 51, died Friday, the department announced Saturday.
Alysa Liu Olympic gold inspires Utah's next generation of figure skaters
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
For 6-year-old Maya Hansen, the ice is already magic. Her excitement isn't just about what she's been learning on the ice; it came from watching her favorite skater win Olympic gold.
2 Utah planes make separate emergency landings; no injuries reported
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
Two small planes made emergency landings Sunday in Wendover and West Bountiful. No injuries were reported in either incident.
South Weber family travels across country for rare lifesaving surgery for newborn
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 15 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Nash Child was diagnosed with a Stage 4 laryngeal cleft shortly after birth, leading to a search for surgeons, a cross country trip, and today, new life.
7 Utah mayors boost efforts to fight child hunger with national alliance
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 14 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Seven Utah mayors have joined a national effort to combat child hunger.
Former AG Sean Reyes claims 'prosecutorial immunity' from Rubicon lawsuit
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes says a $1 billion lawsuit against him and members of his staff should be dismissed because he has qualified and/or prosecutorial immunity.
Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.
Ukrainian contingent visiting Utah for advice, inspiration on local development questions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of local Ukrainian officials will visit six Utah cities for advice and inspiration on local development issues as the war in the European nation continues.
Man who fired fatal shot in Clearfield road rage shooting acquitted in murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A West Point man was acquitted of murder during a jury trial on Friday. Jurors found that he acted in defense of himself, his vehicle or both during a road rage confrontation in June 2024.
UDOT to close lanes of I-15 in Davis County nightly to support new bridge project
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation warns of nightly lane reductions this week for ongoing construction in Farmington to support pedestrian bridge as part of the Shepard Lane project.
Utahns demonstrate, walk out of school, shut their businesses to protest immigration crackdown
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 30 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Students walked out of school, people demonstrated and some businesses shut their doors Friday as part of national protesting against the federal immigration crackdown.
Charges dismissed in reopened 2016 Davis County rape case
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
New evidence has led to criminal charges being dismissed in a Davis County 2016 rape investigation.
'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 26 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.
Davis County Library's Bountiful branch prepares to undergo major renovation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County Library's Bountiful branch will close beginning Monday, Jan. 26, for a nearly two-year renovation.
Farmington man sentenced to jail for stalking Salt Lake City mayor
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A Farmington man was ordered to spend two months in jail for stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall last year.
Former Salt Lake County judge pleads guilty to sexual battery
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former 3rd District Judge William Kendall pleaded guilty Monday to sexual battery and attempt to distribute controlled substances as part of a plea deal.
Utah fentanyl and meth seizures in 2025 shatter records, DEA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The DEA says a record amount of fentanyl and meth pills were seized in Utah last year.
Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.
