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Study behind proposed water cost increases didn't examine existing revenue

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 8 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is challenging the accuracy of a state-commissioned study that identified a $1.2 billion annual need for water infrastructure projects.

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales hosting Día de los Muertos events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden, Salt Lake City, Park City, St. George and other locales will host Día de los Muertos events starting this Sunday and extending through Nov. 2.

ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah kicked off a major step in its new effort to combat chronic homelessness Wednesday by launching a new program to help high-utilizers of the criminal justice and shelter systems get back on their feet.

Salt Lake City plan to transfer nearly 1,000 wetland acres to Utah hits a snag

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City plan to transfer nearly 1,000 acres of wetlands land near the airport to the state was met with pushback on Tuesday.

Bluffdale couple recklessly caused infant's death, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Bluffdale couple was arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of their 3-month-old boy. Police say it's the second infant that has died in their care.

Man who drove into police car is given second chance through recovery court

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was shot at by police after they reported he rammed a stolen van into a police car pleaded guilty and was given a second chance through recovery court.

Ryan Smith launches survey in search for 'strong local vibe' at SLC entertainment district

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

With two-thirds of the Delta Center's renovation now complete, the owner of the Utah Jazz and Mammoth is now shifting his attention to a planned district east of it.

Sandy teen who 'couldn't take it anymore' accused of killing father after years of abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old boy accused of shooting and killing is father told police the abuse he and his brother endured that day was "the last straw."

UDOT unveils new clean aircraft at Salt Lake International Airport

Staff  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

These Utah resorts recognized among best in the Mountain West

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah resorts — one known for skiing, the other for golf — were recognized among the best in the Mountain West in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Hogle Zoo receives international achievement award for Utah wildlife exhibit

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Hogle Zoo received an award from the international Association of Zoos and Aquariums for its dedicated exhibit on Utah wildlife.

Introducing kids to agriculture through the new Youth Livestock Barn in South Jordan

KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new Youth Livestock Barn at USU Extension's Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan will help children experience agriculture, develop life skills, and serve their communities.

Historic Salt Lake City chapel restoration project moves forward

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A project to restore the historic Fifth Ward meetinghouse showed visible signs of progress Tuesday, as the owner said he hoped to have work completed in a year.

Utah homeless services board awards $1.8M to 3 cities for winter shelters

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Homeless Services Board voted Tuesday to approve more than $1.8 million to three cities that host temporary winter shelter space.

Ogden man given 20 years in prison for supplying fentanyl that led to man's death

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A convicted drug dealer will spend 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to causing the death of a Utah resident through fentanyl.

Market owner accused of trading cash for SNAP benefits

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The co-owner of a Taylorsville store is accused of writing checks to people who used their SNAP cards at his store but didn't actually buy anything.

'It wasn't an accident,' mother of daughter killed in DUI crash tells parole board

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

An intoxicated man who crashed while speeding away from police, killing his three passengers, went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Tuesday.

Jurors find Lyft driver not guilty in kidnapping case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors acquitted a rideshare driver of kidnapping after he spent just over six months in jail following a report that a 15-year-old jumped from his moving vehicle to escape after he turned the wrong way.

'Like general conference every day': Downtown Salt Lake prepares for temple crowds

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Downtown Salt Lake City businesses are preparing for an expected surge of 22,000 daily visitors when the Salt Lake Temple reopens, bringing new opportunities for retailers and restaurants.