Salt Lake County Breaking News & Latest Stories
Most Recent
Person of interest in custody in gang-related Kearns shooting
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 16 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified a person of interest in connection to a Kearns shooting back in March.
State audit sheds light on cyberattack, vulnerabilities at Salt Lake City airport
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 16 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
State legislative auditors and Salt Lake City officials appear to be at odds on some of a new report's findings after a 2024 cyberattack at Utah's largest airport.
UK, Australia ban social media for youth. Could US ban follow?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The United Kingdom has joined Australia in banning the use of social media by children younger than 16. Could the United States soon follow their steps?
1 dead after car collides with motorcycle in South Salt Lake
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 16 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead after a crash in South Salt Lake on Tuesday.
When will we see relief at the gas pump?
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Drivers can expect to see cheaper gas prices following a newly brokered deal between U.S. and Iranian officials to end the war, but experts warn a steep drop will take time.
Utah's new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
An enhanced law goes into effect on July 1 that essentially prohibits cellphones at Utah's K-12 public schools, unless a school or district opts for a looser policy.
Nation's largest pulsed-power manufacturing facility bound for Salt Lake County
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 16 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County is set to become the home of a new aerospace manufacturing facility.
Abusers of the elderly often start with best intentions, DA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 16 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday by highlighting recent statistics and resources available to help overwhelmed caregivers.
How an emerging development could transform Draper into a new surfing destination in the West
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 16 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A planned surf park in Draper could attract locals looking to make waves, while serving as a training venue for national athletes.
'No Kings' shooting victim remembered on somber 1-year anniversary
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 15 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
One year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown No Kings protest, friends and community leaders remember his legacy.
Boy riding e-motorcycle critically injured in Draper crash
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted June 15 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
A boy was critically injured on Sunday night after colliding with an SUV in Draper while riding an electric motorcycle.
'Freedom, justice and hope': Numerous activities slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 15 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Numerous activities are slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery following the Civil War.
'I want to be a fast runner': How a 10-year-old Utahn with a prosthetic leg is living his dream
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 15 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Zach Adler was born with a condition that limited his ability to walk, let alone run. With assistance, he is fulfilling his dream of becoming a "fast runner."
Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Adults living within 100 miles of Salt Lake City are invited to audition to be in a guest choir for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' October general conference.
Market Street Grill to close its iconic downtown location after 46 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 15 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Market Street Grill says it'll shut its downtown location at the end of June, while maintaining other locations.
Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated June 15 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications on Monday for anyone to help and/or perform at the Salt Lake Temple Celebration next year,
Wildland fire town hall helps to prepare Salt Lake County residents
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 15 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
With fire danger increasing, Unified Fire Authority firefighters and Salt Lake County emergency managers hosted their first-ever Wildland Fire Town Hall Thursday evening.
Man accused of assaulting young girl in exchange for ride
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 15 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A man is facing felony charges for the alleged sexual assault of a young girl in exchange for a ride.
