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1 person dead after multivehicle crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated May 1 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead and another is in critical condition Friday after a crash involving three vehicles and a motorcycle on state Route 59 southeast of Hurricane.
Former Iron County GOP treasurer convicted of assault following federal fraud convictions
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 1 - 6:40 a.m. | Save Story
A former Iron County GOP treasurer and Cedar City property manager sentenced in December for embezzling from clients has been convicted of assault in a domestic violence case.
Police enforce new e-bike regulations as new Utah law takes effect May 6
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 29 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Police statewide are cracking down on many e-bike riders in the wake of a new Utah law that will take into effect May 6.
Utah begins construction of small Moab trail connection that has larger impacts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 28 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The race to build a statewide trail network is on.
Public warned after bat tests positive for rabies in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 28 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A rabid bat found in southern Utah is prompting a warning from public health officials.
This Utah city adopted a unique mascot. Say hello to the La Verkin gherkin
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 28 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The southern Utah city has a new mascot, and it comes in the form of the only word that rhymes with La Verkin — gherkin.
Inside a renewed Utah copper mine, built for the AI age
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
On a windy afternoon, a copper mine in southeastern Utah resumed production after resting dormant since 2024. Its reboot marks a significant step toward using AI in physically demanding work.
New labyrinth offers solace for children at Washington County Children's Justice Center
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 27 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Children's Justice Center unveiled a labyrinth to promote healing and serve as a calming space for children who have experienced child abuse.
Zion National Park sees second hiker death in 2 weeks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 43-year-old man died after a fall at Zion National Park last week.
Former child bride of polygamous leader shares her story following Netflix documentary
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 26 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
When Ruth Johnson was 14, she became polygamous leader Sam Bateman's seventh wife. Bateman is in prison and is the subject of a new documentary.
Utah State University opens state's first campus building on tribal lands in Monument Valley
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 26 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah State University on Wednesday opened its Monument Valley education building, the university's first campus on tribal lands.
Popular trail along St. George parkway gets artistic facelift
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 26 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah Trail Alliance teamed up with local artists to create a mural along a section of trail in St. George.
Blanding teen chosen as top-5 finalist in Google art contest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 25 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah teen was chosen as a top-five finalist in Google's annual Doodle for Google design contest.
3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated April 24 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.
'You are ready': Over 3,400 students graduate from Southern Utah University
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah University's 2026 graduating class consisted of 3,466 graduates from 43 countries, 49 states and 28 of Utah's 29 counties.
19 AI-powered cameras to watch for wildfire in remote Utah areas
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated April 24 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
A federal grant will fund some 19 cameras that will use artificial intelligence to scan for potential wildfires in remote and frequent-fire areas in Utah.
Judge orders former BYU football player Parker Kingston to stand trial for rape
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 23 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Thursday ordered Parker Kingston, a 22-year-old former BYU wide receiver, to stand trial for rape following a preliminary hearing.
Utah man accused of torturing, abusing 2 young kids
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 23 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A Blanding man is accused of making two young children practice kicking and punching each other and putting them in cold showers when they cried.
