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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
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
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.
A shuttle service through Millcreek Canyon? Here's how much it could cost
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A new study finds that a proposed shuttle service is possible in addressing Millcreek Canyon's transportation concerns, as the canyon's outdoor recreation popularity continues to soar.
UHP makes 2 large drug busts in just over 2 hours in Summit County
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Approximately 66 pounds of meth and 100 pounds of marijuana were seized in separate drug busts on I-80 in the same location, 2 1/2 hours apart on Sunday and early Monday.
Kouri Richins' defense wants judge to determine state witness' credibility
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins' defense wants a judge to determine whether a man accused of supplying the fentanyl that prosecutors say was used to kill Richins' husband is a credible witness.
The final Sundance Film Festival in Utah will show this Robert Redford movie
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Sundance Film Festival is in the process of selecting programming for the festival's final run in Utah — which means Eugene Hernandez is watching a lot of movies right now.
Deer Valley to add 7 new lifts this season as it doubles skiable terrain
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Deer Valley Resort won't open until next month, but it's showcasing nearly 80 new runs made available with the addition of seven new lifts set to open this season.
Prosecutors refute alleged dealer's claim in Kouri Richins murder case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors say a recent about-face by a man accused of providing fentanyl that killed Kouri Richins' husband is not credible. And they argue there's still plenty of evidence to convict her.
Summit County swears in its first female sheriff, marking milestone
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 15 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
History was made in Summit County, as Kacey Bates was officially sworn in as the county's first-ever female sheriff on Oct. 8, and Bates already has big plans in mind.
Church appeals decision to place construction of Heber Valley temple on hold again
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ is appealing a judge's decision to halt construction of a new temple in Heber City pending an appeals decision from the Utah Supreme Court.
Kouri Richins seeks financial documents from her husband's estate
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins' defense team is asking a judge to compel her sister-in-law to hand over financial documents from the Eric Richins Living Trust.
Amended charges filed against Kouri Richins in murder case
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Kamas mother Kouri Richins, who is accused of killing her husband, no longer faces drug distribution charges.
How the unusual workout of Katie Uhlaender turned her into a social media phenomenon
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
The cliche goes you train for the task at hand, and it's true whether you're an Olympic hopeful, or covering an Olympic hopeful. But it's hard to miss what Katie Uhlaender is doing.
Woman rescued, hospitalized after vehicle goes into water at Deer Valley Pond
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A woman is being treated at a Salt Lake Valley hospital after her vehicle went into the water and became submerged at Deer Valley Pond on Friday night.
Kouri Richins' house cleaner was not given fentanyl, defense claims
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys say new evidence shows the man who allegedly supplied Kouri Richins' housekeeper with fentanyl used to poison her husband never supplied her with fentanyl.
Utah tax officials deny tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied proposed property tax hikes for 2026 sought by 35 cities, school district, towns and other taxing entities totaling nearly $50 million.
Ice Castles pausing Midway attraction for upcoming winter season
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
A popular winter attraction, Ice Castles, will not return to Utah for the 2025-26 season.
Man accused of firing multiple rounds in warehouse used by Park City Mountain Resort
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
A Summit County man was charged Wednesday with breaking into a warehouse belonging to Park City Mountain Resort and causing damage by firing off several rounds.
Michigan church attacker's ties to Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 1 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A former Park City landlord of the suspect in Sunday's Michigan church attack shares what she knows about his past.
Man facing federal gun theft charge, accused of stealing firearms from Park City locale
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A man is facing a federal gun theft charge accusing him of stealing five firearms from a Park City gun store and shooting range.
Coalville man found dead following standoff with SWAT
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 26 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
An hourslong standoff with a SWAT team in Summit County ended when police say a barricaded man was found dead inside a residence in Coalville,
Officials identify kayaker who drowned at Summit County reservoir
Cassidy Wixom and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 24 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
The body of a 56-year-old missing kayaker was located and pulled from Echo Reservoir early Wednesday after the man was reported missing on Tuesday.
'Never thought football would be an opportunity for me': Utah girls' flag football begins first season
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 24 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
The state's first girls' high school flag football league has just begun its inaugural season, but there are already big goals in mind for its 12 teams.
A yellow-dressed guardian angel: 21-year-old directs original play in Heber City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
At just 21 years old, Tal Hughes is directing his original play for the second time: a story about a boy learning how to grow up through the help of a unique guardian angel.
Pennsylvania man allegedly posted video threatening to kill 'woke' on UVU campus
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Pennsylvania man was arrested Tuesday in Summit County after allegedly posting a video online in which he made threats against Utah Valley University.
I-80 lane reopens in Summit County after construction-zone crash led to fuel spill
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 15 - 2:16 p.m. | Save Story
A westbound I-80 lane near Parleys Canyon reopened Monday afternoon after a crash in a construction zone earlier in the day led to a major cleanup and traffic headaches.
Utah health department warns of measles exposure at high school cycling event
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
Several people were either exposed to or infected with measles at a Utah High School Cycling League event in Wasatch County in August, public health officials say.
California man sentenced to prison for assaulting US marshal in Park City
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
A California man was sentenced to 15 months in prison for putting a U.S. marshal in a choke hold.
Highline Trail in Uintas opens after Beulah Fire closure
Jacob Freeman, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Hikers will be able to enjoy the Highline Trail in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest after the trail had been closed due to the Beulah Fire.
Man arrested in Park City Gun Club burglary faces federal charges
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
A man arrested over the weekend for allegedly breaking into the Park City Gun Club is now facing potential federal charges.
Man broke into Park City gun club, fired at officers more than a dozen times, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Sunday after a chase and standoff that police say began when he broke into the Park City Gun Club and fired 15 rounds in the direction of responding officers.
Shots fired at Park City gun club; suspect in custody after chase, standoff
Sicily Stanton for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man is in custody after allegedly firing shots inside the Park City Gun Club early Sunday and leading police on a chase that ended in a standoff, authorities said.
Man pleads guilty to assaulting his 73-year-old wife with a wrench
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
A Summit County man pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of his wife in a plea deal that dismissed charges for attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Man dies in Heber City crash
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A 60-year-old man was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon in Heber City.
Here's what you need to know on municipal primary Election Day
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
It's municipal primary Election Day in Utah, meaning voters have until this evening to return mailed ballots or vote in person in order to weigh in on future local leaders.
Supreme Court finds child abuse charge against Park City High tennis coach should be revived
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court revived charges against Lani Wilcox, a former Park City High tennis coach, in a ruling on Thursday finding her case was wrongfully dismissed under a new self-defense law. She was charged in 2022 following a physical confrontation with a student.
I-80 reopens after crash cleanup in Summit County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 11 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Eastbound I-80 was temporarily closed near Wanship in Summit County due to a crash involving hazardous material on Monday afternoon, transportation officials say.
Wildfire burning in High Uintas could be a 'long-duration' event, Forest Service says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Forest Service officials are bracing for what they say could be "long-duration fire" in the High Uintas wilderness.
Family hikes 37 miles to escape the Beulah Fire in Summit County
Sarah Martin, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A family hiking and fishing in the backcountry last week was forced to flee a fire on foot. They hiked 37 miles round trip to get to safety.
Park City launches podcast dedicated to city issues
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Seems like nowadays there is a podcast about every single topic imaginable. And now, Park City officials are joining the podcast train.
Beulah Fire grows to 1,400 acres; firefighters brace for wind shifts at Monroe Canyon Fire
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 8 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
A fire that prompted the evacuation of campers in the High Uintas wilderness on Thursday continues to grow.
Campers evacuated after fire breaks out near Mirror Lake Highway in Summit County
Carter Williams, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Updated Aug. 7 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Campers were evacuated Thursday after a fast-growing fire broke out east of Mirror Lake Highway in a remote section of Summit County.
California man arrested in Salt Lake City less than 2 months after release
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
A man convicted of fleeing from police in Wasatch County has been arrested for allegedly brandishing guns in public less than two months after being placed on probation.
Payson man charged with trying to kidnap teen girl near Homestead Resort
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 5 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Payson man is facing a charge of kidnapping for allegedly grabbing a teenage girl near the Homestead Resort in Midway.
West Jordan man struck, killed while trying to cross I-80, UHP says
Alex Tumalip, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 3 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man died Friday after he was hit by a pickup truck while attempting to cross I-80 toward a construction area, troopers said.
Mirror Lake Station joins Kamas community to help family rebuild businesses lost in fire
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Many in the Kamas Valley are working together to help the Thompson family, who lost both their businesses in a fire on July 24. The Mirror Lake Station is now joining the effort.
Motorcyclist killed in Summit County crash
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 1 - 8:58 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a three-vehicle crash in Summit County, troopers said.
Jackknifed semi causes heavy traffic delays in Parleys Canyon
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Updated July 24 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
Drivers on I-80 in Parleys Canyon experienced heavy delays Thursday evening after a semitruck jackknifed, blocking all but one westbound lane for several hours.
Judge dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block a Latter-day Saint temple from being built in Heber City, meaning the church can continue construction.
5 now arrested in connection with stabbings at Heber City quinceañera
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The fourth and fifth men wanted in connection with a double stabbing in Heber City over the weekend have been arrested.
4 charged in double stabbing at Heber City quinceañera
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated July 22 - 3:53 p.m. | Save Story
Four men have been charged with attempted murder, and police are looking for at least two more in a weekend double stabbing during a quinceañera party in Heber City.
Officers, rescuers call for Pioneer Day weekend safety on water, land
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 22 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Ahead of the Pioneer Day weekend, state law enforcement officers and rescuers are calling for safety on land and on water, as they hope to avoid additional outdoor injuries and deaths in the month of July.
2 stabbed during quinceañera party in Heber City
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated July 21 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
Heber City police are investigating a stabbing that happened at a quinceañera celebration in Heber City on Sunday night.
3 streets in Utah ranked among the healthiest for walking
Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio | Posted July 20 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
If you're looking for a place in Utah where walking is described as a pleasure rather than a chore, here are the streets in Utah that made the top 100.
After losing their son to drowning, Heber City mayor and husband urge water safety
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 19 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
As summer temperatures climb and Utahns head to lakes and reservoirs to cool off, the Franco family is sharing their heartbreak to prevent others from experiencing the same.
Utah Valley Marathon adjusts course to be 'fastest' Boston qualifier
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
After new guidelines were released, the Utah Valley Marathon has announced an adjusted course to allow runners to qualify for the Boston Marathon without time penalties.
New option to address Bonanza Flat parking debuts. Will Millcreek Canyon be next?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new bus service debuted over the weekend, whisking mountain bikers and hikers alike to a pair of popular trailheads in the Wasatch Backcountry.
