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Investigators warn of online dangers after arrest of former judge, former fire chief
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 14 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force say an app allegedly used by a former judge and a former fire chief to access child sex abuse materials is often used by internet predators.
Box Elder County judge resigns after being charged with enticing minors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.
Kane County leader decries alternative incorporation route, hopes for more efforts to halt it
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Moves to reverse a bill approved by Utah lawmakers in 2024 that created a new mechanism to create cities may have fizzled, but foes of the measure plan to keep fighting.
Northern Utah communities 'reeling' after arrests of fire chief, judge
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 12 - 9:28 p.m. | Save Story
People in Tremonton and Brigham City are struggling to make sense of the recent arrests of a former fire chief and justice court judge.
Utah fire chief and judge shared disturbing chats about sexually abusing children, charges say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated March 11 - 11:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge and fire chief charged with sex crimes were in a relationship and participated in extensive, graphic and disturbing chats about sexually abusing children, court documents say.
Chick sales boom as egg prices remain high
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 11 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
As egg prices remain high, IFA stores in Utah are doing their best to keep up as they see a continued rush on chicks.
8 felonies filed against Box Elder judge accused of enticing minors on chat app
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
A Box Elder County judge accused of sexually enticing minors via a chat app is facing eight felony charges in Utah's 1st District Court.
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.
Former Brigham City tithing office demolished to create arts center amphitheater
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
A historic building in Brigham City formerly used as a Latter-day Saint tithing office was demolished Tuesday, preparing the property to be converted into an outdoor amphitheater.
Box Elder judge arrested, accused of sexually enticing minors on chat app
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 7 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
A Box Elder County justice court judge has been arrested and accused of enticing minors through sexual conversations on a chat app.
Beaver Mountain prepares for 85th anniversary celebration
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 6 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
The longest run continuously family-owned ski resort in the US is now almost 85 years old. They're preparing for celebrations starting this weekend.
82-year-old man killed in Cache County crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old man was killed in a Smithfield collision Friday.
Father's pet project now helps hundreds of disabled people hit the trails
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
A Logan man's project to help his 12-year-old daughter keep hiking with the family has turned into a full-blown business.
Cool Cars: Home-built Utah camper featured in Popular Mechanics is probably one-of-a-kind
Brian Champagne for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
When a Logan real estate agent thought the campers of the day were primitive, he built his own.
Officials identify man hit, killed by 2 semitrucks while walking on I-84 near Idaho border
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A South Ogden man was killed in Box Elder County after being hit by two semitrucks Thursday on I-84 near Snowville. His name was released Wednesday.
Family mourns loved one who died in Logan house fire
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
A family mourned their loved one who was trapped inside a burning home Saturday morning and did not survive.
Officials identify woman killed in Logan fire
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 24 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
Officials on Monday identified the woman who was found dead in a Logan structure fire over the weekend.
Students learn crucial life skills at Healthy Relationship Youth Summit
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 23 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
While many students spend their Saturdays relaxing, a group of dedicated young people gathered at Roy High School for the Healthy Relationship Youth Summit.
New facility at Mantua Fish Hatchery boosts fish egg production
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 22 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Mantua Fish Hatchery recently expanded its operations with a new facility designed specifically for producing fish eggs.
Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 15 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Avalanche conditions are very dangerous over President's Day weekend as snow continues to fall. Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for much of the state about heading into the backcountry.
1 confirmed dead in Weber County vehicle collision
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 13 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on I-15 near the Box Elder and Weber county lines that has killed at least one person.
Utah woman accused of putting bacteria in son's PICC line
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 11 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman is accused of causing her son to get sick by putting bacteria into his PICC line. Doctors became suspicious when the boy would get better at the hospital, and constantly become sick while at home or when his mother visited.
Utah economist hints at results of China trade war, says effects of 2018 trade war linger
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Though many of us might have forgotten about it, the impacts of a trade war with China in 2018 and 2019 still linger in Utah, a Utah State University economist says.
Missing 14-year-old in 'good spirits' after being rescued near Utah-Idaho border
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 9 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old boy was found safe Sunday morning following a frantic search along the Utah-Idaho border that started after he was reported missing on Saturday.
Slow winter impacts outdoor recreation businesses
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 7 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Club Rec is located in the mountains of the Monte Cristo area of northern Utah, so it gets more snow than some other places. However, the business owners are eager for more snow to arrive.
How drones could be the future in boosting Utah's precipitation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 6 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
Utah started testing drones for cloud seeding for the first time last week, marking a first in the U.S.
Utah State president steps down, accepts position at Washington State University
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 6 - 8:56 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University President Elizabeth Cantwell announced Thursday she is leaving the school for a position at a university in Washington.
Why 'quiet zone' from Salt Lake City to Ogden likely won't be resolved for at least another month
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
A quiet zone from Salt Lake City to Ogden remains held up with a new waiver request being sought in the process to reinstate it.
Family devastated after Wyoming man is killed in avalanche
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A family and community are grieving the loss of an Evanston man who died after being trapped under an avalanche Monday. The man's brother says this shows tragedy can happen to anyone.
USU professor in air traffic control says more controllers are urgently needed to combat shortage
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 31 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
A retired air traffic controller and USU professor says communication is key as air traffic controllers work with pilots to keep everyone safe. The job can be especially tough in areas like Washington, D.C.
Why Peter Sinks gets some of the coldest temperatures in the US
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
Peter Sinks is pulling some of the coldest temperatures in the country, dropping to 56 below zero just over a week ago.
Tremonton fire chief arrested, accused of sharing child sex abuse material
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Tremonton fire chief was arrested Monday for investigation of eight counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, police confirmed Tuesday.
Fall in: Davis High School seeking former students who served in military
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 26 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
A group of student government leaders are hoping to honor their fellow "Davis Darts" who served by installing a military memorial wall inscribed with the names of all alumni who have served — or are currently serving — in the military.
Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is a chance for anyone to try out a new winter sport
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
Business owners around Bear Lake are trying to expand the tourism season into the winter months through the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest.
Murals from now-shuttered Native boarding school on display at Utah State museum
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:16 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah State art exhibit features 11 murals from the now-shuttered Intermountain Intertribal Indian School, which was located in Brigham City.
Photos: Frigid winds create unique ice formations at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A combination of strong winds and frigid temperatures created some unique sights at Bear Lake Thursday, and you won't have to battle any crowds to see them.
'It's on': Rich County man arrested after allegedly firing shots, trying to fight sheriff
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Laketown, Rich County, man was arrested Wednesday and accused of making threats with a gun and then fighting deputies while being taken into custody.
'Let's be there for them'; Couple dedicated to public service loses home in Tremonton fire
Mary Culbertson and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 21 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A fire in Tremonton Saturday claimed the home of a couple who spent their lives helping others. Their community is rallying behind them.
Campus police say chemicals were found in USU dorm days before HAZMAT evacuation
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Days before residents were evacuated from the Mountain View Tower into the freezing January night, police say a 20-year-old student was found with chemicals, batteries and machinery in his dorm room.
Nonprofit helps disabled Marines through skiing and comradery
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 17 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
A group of disabled Marines spent part of this week skiing and snowboarding while bonding off the mountain. The outing may seem simple, but Marines like Annika Hutsler said what they get from it is priceless.
Showers, laundry available to homeless teens in Davis School District
Darby Sparks, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:05 a.m. | Save Story
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the grand opening of the final teen center installment in the Davis School District took place at Davis High School Wednesday.
UTA leaders eye pre-pandemic ridership levels after 40M rides last year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Transit Authority reports over 40 million rides were recorded in 2024, marking its busiest year since 2019.
Plaque honors 11-year-old whose tragedy turned into 5 transplants
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 14 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Family members gathered at a Drivers License Division office in Brigham City to honor 11-year-old Payge Gould whose organ donations helped five families.
Cache County entertains plans for new senior center
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 12 - 10:23 a.m. | Save Story
As senior populations are projected to balloon in the coming decades, Cache County officials are using new grant money to flesh out plans for a new senior center to replace the current facility.
Davis County 'code blue' warming center opens in new location amid pushback from communities
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 11 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County's "code blue" overnight shelter at 850 S. Main Street was made available by Davis Behavioral Health and will likely remain the county's only warming center for the rest of the winter.
Driver dies after being hit while standing by broken-down truck along Brigham City I-15 exit
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 9 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
A driver died after being struck by a vehicle while standing outside his vehicle that had broken down along an I-15 exit Wednesday night.
'The first step in many': Ogden begins $4.4M airport terminal expansion project
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden-Hinckley Airport's terminal is expanding.
Utah wildlife center calls for changes after bald eagle dies of lead poisoning
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
A wildlife rehabilitation center in Utah is again calling on hunters to switch to lead-free ammunition after a bald eagle taken to the facility died of lead poisoning.
Board revokes license it gave back to ex-Logan funeral director, now out of prison
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A state board on Friday revoked a funeral director's license it had granted in November for a former Logan funeral director who had been sent to prison for fraud and other crimes.
Logan City Council to vote on $630M natural gas plant, second major power project in 2 months
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
After approving a contract in December to participate in an estimated $520 million natural gas plant in Millard County, the Logan City Council will decide whether it will help fund another natural gas build in Idaho.
Cache Valley man saves brother from avalanche
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 29 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Cache Valley man and his brother were snowmobiling in Franklin Basin on Christmas Eve, and then what can only be described as a "wake-up call" occurred.
Avalanche warning issued in Utah as 'very dangerous' conditions emerge from storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 27 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Avalanche Center officials issued a backcountry avalanche warning covering backcountry areas in Utah County through southeast Idaho.
Rep. Kera Birkeland announces resignation from Utah Legislature
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 26 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah state Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, announced she will resign from the Legislature, effective Jan. 10, citing the need to spend more time with her family.
Sardine Canyon under traction restriction due to winter weather conditions
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 3:39 p.m. | Save Story
Travel on U.S. 89/91 through Sardine Canyon is restricted in both directions Thursday afternoon, with only vehicles equipped with traction devices being allowed through.
Man saves his brother caught in Logan Valley avalanche
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
A snowmobiler is lucky to be alive after a large slide carried him around 150 yards and fully buried him in Logan Canyon on Christmas Eve.
Officials identify woman killed in collision near Idaho border
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified the woman who died in a crash near the Utah-Idaho border last week.
Hooper man accused of firing nearly a dozen rounds through ex's front door
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
A Hooper man is accused of firing multiple shots through his former girlfriend's front door.
1 killed, 3 injured in head-on collision near Idaho border Sunday
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
One person was killed and three were injured in a head-on collision just south of the Utah-Idaho border near Lewiston, Cache County, on Sunday afternoon, according to state troopers.
