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Jury selection for Richins murder trial to remain in 1 county, high court rules
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday upheld two decisions denying in-person jury selection and keeping the jury pool in Summit County for Kouri Richins' murder trial.
Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge accusing him of tackling a skier at Deer Valley Resort while the victim was still in his skis.
Heber City man intentionally hit bicyclist in road-rage case, prosecutors say, charges filed
Brian West, KSL.com | Updated April 21 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City man was arrested Saturday in a road-rage investigation. Police say he intentionally accelerated toward and hit a bicyclist after the biker hit the hood of the man's vehicle with his hand.
Utahns disappointed by Sundance Film Festival exit, poll says
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
The majority of Utahns are disappointed Sundance Film Festival will leave Park City in 2027, a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.
Ballerina Farm expands with its first brick-and-mortar stand
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted April 13 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Kamas isn't normally a prime travel destination, but it has a major new attraction: the first Ballerina Farm Stand, which opened this week.
2 California lawsuits against Heber City police chief settled by former employer
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Two lawsuits against Heber City Police Chief Parker Sever, alleging discrimination and retaliation from his time as chief in Hanford, California, have been settled by that police department.
Sundance used politics as 'convenient excuse' to leave Utah, Mayor Jenny Wilson says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
Politics was used as a "convenient excuse" by the Sundance Institute when it chose to move its annual film festival from Utah, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson argues.
Person severely burned in Summit County pump house explosion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
One person was severely burned after a pump house exploded Monday in Oakley, Summit County.
Kouri Richins' trial delayed after judge denies request to move trial to Salt Lake County
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband will no longer face trial this month after her attorneys asked to put the case on hold while they appeal a denial of their motion to change the location of the trial.
Nursing assistant sent to prison for sexual abuse of dementia patients
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City nursing assistant was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in prison for sexually abusing two elderly dementia patients in 2024.
Sundance volunteer, former employee reflect on their experience working the film festival
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 1 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
As Utah comes to terms with the Sundance Institute's decision to move to Colorado, some of the main folks who keep the festival running are sharing their experiences.
Here's how much losing Sundance is going to cost Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
After a 40-year-plus run, the vaunted Sundance Film Festival is leaving Utah and taking millions of dollars with it.
Utah leaders 'disappointed' by Sundance's exit, consider new festival
Carter Williams and Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated March 27 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
State and local leaders say they are disappointed in Sundance's upcoming departure, but they're already exploring what's next, which may include a rival film festival.
End of an era: Sundance to leave Park City for Boulder, Colorado, in 2027
Collin Leonard and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 27 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Following a yearlong evaluation process, the Sundance Institute announced Thursday the film festival will be leaving Utah, its home for over 40 years.
Driver charged with manslaughter in motorcycle crash that killed Midway couple
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo man was charged Monday with two counts of manslaughter accusing him of hitting a motorcycle, killing a Midway couple nearly two years ago near Heber City.
Snow Squad: Deer Valley Ski Patrol demonstrates avalanche rescue dogs' intense training, drills
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
When avalanches strike, Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol brings in its furry search crew: dogs with the training to find people quickly.
Colon cancer in young adults: Utahn shares experience being diagnosed at 21
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 21 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Two years ago, at age 21, Brinlee Luster was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. She's sharing her story so others can be inspired.
Utah governor weighs in on Sundance Film Festival future, Trump tariffs
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated March 20 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the future of the Sundance Film Festival in Utah and weighed in on President Donald Trump's tariff plans during a news conference Thursday.
