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66-year-old man killed in crash on I-15 on-ramp in St. George
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Jan. 12 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 66-year-old man was killed in a crash in St. George on Monday morning, police say.
ATV collision at Sand Hollow State Park leaves several injured
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people were injured after two side-by-sides collided at Sand Hollow State Park on Monday.
Snowmobiler 'lucky' to be alive after getting swept up in Utah avalanche, experts say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A snowmobiler was lucky to avoid serious injury after being partially buried by a large avalanche in southeastern Utah, prompting officials to highlight the risks posed by the state's latest wave of snow.
1970 southern Utah cold case reopened; detectives prepping to exhume remains
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Washington County Sheriff's Office is preparing to exhume the remains of a woman whose body was found in 1970 in an effort to identify her and determine her cause of death.
Mother killed 6-year-old, then took her own life in Canyonlands, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 9 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
San Juan County sheriff's detectives the deaths of a 6-year-old boy and his mother in Canyonlands National Park was the result of a murder-suicide.
Congress rejects Trump's $1B cut to National Park Service in latest spending bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service will maintain its current budget after congressional appropriators rejected a request from President Donald Trump to slash the agency's budget by $1 billion for the 2026 fiscal year.
1 dead after car hits pedestrian in St. George
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
A vehicle hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning at 700 S. River Road, St. George police said on social media.
Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.
Person critically injured on southern Utah trail
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane Fire and Rescue said a person was airlifted to a hospital after an incident on the LaVerkin Overlook Trail on Friday.
12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.
First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
Cedar City man wasn't affected by Tasers, but surrendered to K-9, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man is facing criminal charges accusing him of fighting with police officers while armed with golf clubs.
Leeds rollover crash leaves semi driver with critical injuries
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck driver was critically injured in a rollover crash on Tuesday.
3 Moab family members charged with child torture
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 30 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Three people in Moab have been charged with severely malnourishing a young boy and locking him in a dog kennel.
Cedar City builder discusses approach to affordability, quality
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
With home prices steadily rising in Utah and with demand only expected to climb in the years to come, a homebuilder shared its approach to keep a new housing project priced below the median in Iron County.
How a backroad discovery led to arrest of Melodee Buzzard's mother in child's 'calculated' killing
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN | Updated Dec. 26 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in her daughter's killing, which a criminal complaint said was carried out with exceptional "cruelty" and "viciousness."
9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah
Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN | Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.
Pine Valley Recreation Area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Repair efforts at Pine Valley Reservoir and recreation area will persist through the 2026 season, officials say.
Southern Utah woman arrested for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
A 26-year-old southern Utah woman is in custody after police say she was driving under the influence following a collision that left a cyclist on life support on Friday.
'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Mia Bailey, who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her parents in southern Utah, was sentenced Friday to at least 50 years and up to life in prison.
Utah sex offender accused of creating pornographic AI images using real person
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man in Grand County has been arrested for investigation of nearly two dozen charges of creating pornographic AI images using a real person's face.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends are holding out hope for a 13-year-old girl who was involved in an e-bike crash on Monday evening in Washington.
Ex-Iron County GOP treasurer given 2 years in prison for $2M wire, bank fraud
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Cedar City property manager, and the former treasurer and chairman of the Iron County Republican Party, was sentenced Monday to two years in prison after defrauding victims of more than $2 million.
Former Utah group home employee accused of sexually abusing teen resident
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 15 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
A woman recently fired from the southern Utah group home has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a teen resident.
An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.
'Backcountry Santas' deliver Christmas to Navajo Nation families
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of volunteer pilots known as the Backcountry Santas took to the skies Thursday morning to deliver Christmas gifts and essential supplies to families across the Navajo Nation.
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
Southern Utah woman gave herself $98K in raises, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A woman in southern Utah is facing charges of theft and communications fraud accusing her of giving herself raises that totaled nearly $100,000.
Hiker rescued after hours stuck in quicksand in Arches National Park
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Grand County Search and Rescue said an experienced hiker who became trapped in quicksand over the weekend did everything right, and still needed help.
$3K reward offered as Utah investigates theft of human skull at ancient burial site
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:47 a.m. | Save Story
State officials are offering a $3,000 reward as they continue to investigate who stole a human skull from a protected ancient burial site in southern Utah.
St. George man arrested, accused of manslaughter in shooting death of friend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Friday and accused of manslaughter after his friend was killed in an alleged accidental shooting in St. George.
Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 7:05 a.m. | Save Story
Mia Sim, who has competed internationally as a mermaid, is helping to bring a similar competition to Utah next year.
DEA seeks 'total elimination' of fentanyl in the United States
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
DEA agents seized nearly 380,000 fentanyl pills in Utah during a month long operation in October.
Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.
How this southern Utah high school is curing 'math anxiety'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane High School students solve math problems together. The school has enjoyed success in boosting student math skills by incorporating "Building Thinking Classrooms" learning strategies.
Las Vegas man killed on snowy southern Utah road while checking on crashed drivers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
A man who was checking on the drivers of two vehicles involved in a collision on a snow-packed road near Duck Creek Village was hit and killed by a third vehicle that slid into him on Sunday.
Iron County schools considering 4-day school week, seeking public input
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Iron County School District is weighing a switch to a four-day school week and will hold public town hall meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as the debate grows.
Cardio drumming class in St. George offers unique form of exercise
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
It's rare to find a studio that offers cardio drumming, but St. George seems to be a hot spot for the rare group exercise opportunity.
Feds to build new campground near Capitol Reef National Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers say a new campground near Capitol Reef National Park should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah's outdoor gems.
Police identify body of man found at bottom of southern Utah cliff 3 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Washington police say they have finally identified a body that was found at the bottom of a southern Utah cliff three years ago.
2 Utah moms make TV debut on 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
Par Kermani, KSL | Posted Nov. 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns Lizzie McGee and Britt Christensen recently had the opportunity to win a $4.5 million prize in "Squid Game: The Challenge."
Running community remembers 'last-place finisher' who touched many hearts
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of runners stood in a moment of silence to remember Kimball Webb, well known for his last-place finishes.
Southern Utah man sentenced to 8 years in prison in $23M Ponzi scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man was sentenced this month to more than eight years in federal prison for defrauding investors of more than $23 million over the last eight years.
Utah care center owner spent nearly $200K of elderly woman's money, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 4:38 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of a care facility in southern Utah has been charged with spending nearly $200,000 of an elderly woman's money on himself, buying TVs, video games, costumes and more.
Former USU recruiter charged with taking personal trips on school's dime
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 18 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A New Mexico woman employed by Utah State University is facing criminal charges accusing her of using her school issued P-card for personal expenses.
Southern Utah woman ordered to pay almost $15K in fines over damaged Utah petroglyph
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 17 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
Daniela Ganassim Ericksen, 47, of Ivins, Washington County, was sentenced for land vandalism on Monday.
Another winter weather advisory issued as storms linger in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 17 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A storm system that slammed into Utah over the weekend provided beneficial moisture across the state, and there's more on the way.
Man dies after being hit by vehicle in La Verkin
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 4:54 p.m. | Save Story
The man was crossing state Route 9 near 100 South in La Verkin when he was hit by a vehicle going south, according to the La Verkin Police Department.
This Utah ski resort named among best values in the country
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Brian Head Ski Resort in southern Utah ranks among the Top 20 for visitor value for the upcoming season, according to an online vacation rental marketplace.
11-year-old injured after being hit by school bus in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 14 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old police say may have run into a road in Hurricane, in Washington County, was hit by a school bus Friday.
A Utah child sex offender confessed to additional crimes. Why didn't he face additional charges?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
A convicted child sex offender confessed to additional crimes against children while incarcerated but did not face additional charges. The KSL Investigators wanted to know why.
'Monster in the house': Man sentenced 25 years to life in prison for Blanding double-murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family members blasted the actions of a Blanding man who was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Monday for the "depraved" murders of his two housemates, whose bodies he dumped in the desert.
Deadline closing in for Utah and 6 other states hammering out a new water plan
Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Nov. 9 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and six other states along the Colorado River are pushing up against a deadline to figure out as a group how to manage the river and its reservoirs.
'A prime example of growth': New St. George Fire Station 1 marks historic moment for city
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
St. George is exploding in population, with an estimated 108,800 residents this year. The city's fire department is growing too, meaning department headquarters needed an upgrade.
Dog that attacked Hurricane boy exhibited 'aggressive behaviors.' Police say it will be euthanized
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A dog that attacked a 5-year-old Hurricane boy will be euthanized.
St. George woman pleads guilty with mental condition to aggravated murder of parents
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Nov. 6 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of shooting and killing her parents in St. George pleaded guilty with a mental condition Thursday.
