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Judge orders probation, self deportation for Salt Lake man who attacked young doorbell ditcher
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man who chased and attacked a 12-year-old boy who rang his doorbell in Salt Lake City has been sentenced to four years of probation and ordered to self deport to New Zealand.
4 professional dance companies to 'spotlight Utah' in rare joint performance
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Four of Utah's top professional dance companies are coming together to share the stage for an event to highlight Utah's dancing talent.
Thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves for Larry H. Miller Week of Service
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of volunteers from the Larry H. Miller Company worked in and along the Jordan River in the Power District Tuesday as part of Larry H. Miller Week of Service.
Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge ruled against a legislative candidate who sued her county clerk after falling just three signatures short of the threshold to qualify for the primary election ballot.
A new industry aims to help frustrated homeowners out of rooftop solar deals
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 28 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The rooftop solar industry has a bit of a reputation. The KSL Investigators routinely receive tips from frustrated homeowners about misleading sales practices and confusing financing agreements.
Father of driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash now faces his own charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
The father of a man charged with murder after allegedly hitting a woman in Murray in 2025 and driving off is now facing his own felony charge.
Salt Lake City opts into renewable energy program. Here's what it means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has opted into a new clean energy program that city leaders say takes a big step toward addressing air quality and other environmental challenges.
Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kelli Rogers said she runs for more than winning races. She had crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon when bombs went off in 2013.
Utah survivors call for stronger victims' rights at state Capitol
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates and state leaders gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges crime victims face long after the initial incident.
Holladay man sent to prison for sexually abusing child he babysat
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A judge ordered Lawrence Dowd to serve 25 years to life in prison for sodomy on a child after sexually abusing a young boy he babysat.
Should AI be allowed to renew prescriptions? Utah Medical Licensing Board urges caution
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Commerce declined to end its pilot program with Doctronic for AI prescription renewals, despite concerns from the Utah Medical Licensing Board.
Man arrested, accused of beating woman with horse whip
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Man was arrested over the weekend and accused of beating a woman with a horse whip.
Police arrest suspected gunman in double killing at Salt Lake church parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A California man believed to be one of the main instigators in a shooting at Salt Lake church during a funeral has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
'Believe your children': DA, police encourage parents to support children who report abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, District Attorney Sim Gill is encouraging parents to believe children who report being abused.
Salt Lake man charged with stabbing dog who wouldn't sit by him
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was charged Monday with assault and accused of stabbing his dog after the animal wouldn't sit by him.
Hale Centre Theatre announces new season with 'The Lord of the Rings' musical
Leigh Gibson for KSL | Updated April 27 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
Hale Centre Theatre announced its 2027 season Monday, headlined by a U.S.-exclusive production of "The Lord of the Rings" musical, a rare staging of the West End show.
'I am going to jail for murder,' man allegedly tells girlfriend while stabbing her
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated April 27 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan man was arrested early Sunday and accused of stabbing his girlfriend in the legs multiple times,
Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
Deanie Wimmer and Pearl Ashton, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
Chronic absenteeism has become one of the top priorities in Utah schools, and a junior high school has cut its absenteeism in half.
