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Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Multiple crashes close part of US 6

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple crashes on U.S. 6 on Sunday night led to some westbound lanes being closed.
Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border

Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a crash Thursday morning on I-80.
Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections

Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 25 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Measles cases are on the rise at Wasatch High School as eight students have been infected. The state's total cases now exceed 100.
Local artists create 'magical' life-size snow globes on Park City's Main Street

Local artists create 'magical' life-size snow globes on Park City's Main Street

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seven local artists were chosen to create a life-size snow globe for the Park City Snow Globe Art Stroll where the artworks will be displayed along Main Street to bring holiday cheer.
Kouri Richins denied new bail hearing

Kouri Richins denied new bail hearing

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge has ruled that regardless of what drugs Kouri Richins' housekeeper was allegedly given, there is still sufficient evidence for her to remain in custody without the possibility of posting bail pending trial.
This Utah ski hotel was just named world's best

This Utah ski hotel was just named world's best

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stein Eriksen Lodge came away as "World's Best Ski Hotel," beating out hotels from 23 different countries, in the World Ski Awards.
Utah athlete representing Ghana training for one more Olympic run

Utah athlete representing Ghana training for one more Olympic run

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Born in Ghana and living in Utah, Olympian Akwasi Frimpong is training in Park City for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy.
Man dies in semitruck crash on US 6

Man dies in semitruck crash on US 6

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Sunday night after a crash with a semitruck on U.S. 6 between Spanish Fork and Price. 
Family says gunman in Utah road rage killing should face murder charge

Family says gunman in Utah road rage killing should face murder charge

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors are defending their decision not to file a murder charge in a Wasatch County road rage shooting death, but the victim's family says they aren't interpreting the law correctly.
3 injured in single-vehicle rollover on US 6 in Wasatch County

3 injured in single-vehicle rollover on US 6 in Wasatch County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were injured Friday in a rollover crash on U.S. 6 just west of Soldier Summit.
Federal grand jury indicts 2 in drugs and firearm investigations

Federal grand jury indicts 2 in drugs and firearm investigations

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men were indicted by a federal grand jury in Utah in separate investigations, one involving drug smuggling and the other illegal rifle possession.
Sundance Institute to host fundraiser, create new award in honor of Robert Redford

Sundance Institute to host fundraiser, create new award in honor of Robert Redford

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Sundance Institute announced Wednesday it will host a special evening honoring the late founder Robert Redford and hand out the inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award.
Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand

Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV and Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City jewelry company is seeing a surge in business after pop superstar Taylor Swift was photographed wearing one of its pieces.
Minnesota man accused of having 133 pounds of marijuana, 400 pre-rolled joints

Minnesota man accused of having 133 pounds of marijuana, 400 pre-rolled joints

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man pulled over in Summit County is facing criminal charges for allegedly having a large supply of marijuana products in his vehicle.
Portion of SR-189 closed in Provo Canyon after gravel spill

Portion of SR-189 closed in Provo Canyon after gravel spill

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A gravel spill Monday morning closed a northbound lane of Route 189 in Provo Canyon.
Utah's Soldier Hollow becomes training ground for future Olympic biathletes

Utah's Soldier Hollow becomes training ground for future Olympic biathletes

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is the relatively new home of the U.S. biathlon team, a sport that combines cross-country skiing with rifle marksmanship. Its headquarters moved to Midway in 2023.
Utah's resorts recorded 6.5 million skier visits last year. Here's how much it generated

Utah's resorts recorded 6.5 million skier visits last year. Here's how much it generated

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's resorts received 6.5 million skier visits last winter, and a new report shows how those visitors jolted the state's economy.
Financial strain: Inflation and job market challenges hit home

Financial strain: Inflation and job market challenges hit home

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A growing number of Utahns are facing mounting financial challenges thanks to a convergence of issues that include persistent inflation, a weakening U.S. jobs market and more.
This winter action sport set to launch pro tour in the West

This winter action sport set to launch pro tour in the West

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of Utahns who brought the sport of skijoring to Utah eight years ago have launched a professional tour, with its first stop scheduled to be in Heber City in January.