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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.
Snowboarder, 55, dies after being found injured and buried in snow at Park City resort
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 19 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 55-year-old from out of state was injured and buried in snow while snowboarding on the Canyon's Village side of the Park City ski resort, later dying of his injuries.
'The Chosen' and movie starring Steve Carell among latest productions receiving Utah incentives
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Five productions filming in Utah recently received financial incentives from the state.
Are public safety allegations about Wasatch County Sheriff's Office real or 'patently false'?
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Investigations have been launched over vague public safety concerns at the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office. But some current employees call circulating allegations "patently false."
'Make it fun for them': Park City Olympic aspirants on a mission to diversify skiing
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 15 - 9:39 a.m. | Save Story
Park City-based skiers and Olympic aspirants Fantaye Gilbertson and Tallulah Proulx are on a mission to bolster interest in skiing among Black and other minority kids.
Report says Utah's flag ban could harm efforts to keep Sundance Film Festival
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A bill that would ban gay pride flags in classrooms could hamper efforts to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, according to a Hollywood trade publication.
Provo Canyon road now open, but delays expected after closure for plows, 3-vehicle crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated March 14 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
A crash with three vehicles blocked state Route 189 up Provo Canyon toward Heber City on Friday morning. The road opened shortly before 9 a.m. but delays are still expected.
Kane County leader decries alternative incorporation route, hopes for more efforts to halt it
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Moves to reverse a bill approved by Utah lawmakers in 2024 that created a new mechanism to create cities may have fizzled, but foes of the measure plan to keep fighting.
Alleged crypto millionaire charged with harassment, hate crime against police in Park City
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Park City man has been charged with threatening someone involved with the recent Vail Resorts ski patrol strike, and leaving a number of racist and homophobic messages on a Summit County sheriff's sergeant's phone, charges say.
Man killed in avalanche in Uintas near Kamas identified
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated March 9 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Officials have identified the skier killed Friday in an avalanche in the Uinta Mountains.
Here's how a group of UVU students is addressing Wasatch County's affordable housing crisis
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Utah Valley University students is looking to spread awareness about Heber City's affordable housing shortage and work with the city to address the issue.
Wasatch County pulled agenda item to discuss mysterious allegations now under investigation
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
Before two former deputies were able to make public complaints against the county sheriff's office, their time was pulled from the Wasatch County Council agenda Wednesday.
'Succession' creator to make directorial debut with film in Utah. Here's who will star
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Production is slated to begin soon on a new movie directed by Jesse Armstrong, marking his feature directorial debut. It's also slated to bring some big names to Utah.
Utah leaders look to offer $3.5M ahead of Sundance's anticipated decision
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 4 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's proposed budget includes Sundance Film Festival incentives that appear to be close to what two competitors are looking to offer ahead of a decision about the festival's future.
'I thought he was dead': Father, son recall Midway avalanche they caught on camera
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 26 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A father and son's harrowing story of a near-death experience — an avalanche while snowmobiling caught on film.
2 snowmobilers rescued in Wasatch County avalanche
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 23 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story
Two snowmobilers were rescued Saturday after getting caught in an avalanche in the Snake Creek area of Wasatch County.
Judge denies request for more testimony as Kouri Richins' case moves 'full speed ahead' to trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys discussed jury questionnaires in a hearing on Friday after the judge overseeing Kouri Richins' case denied a request to have more testimony on motions he had already heard testimony for.
2 arrested following 4-hour standoff in Heber City
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
A domestic violence investigation turned into a four-hour standoff in Heber City late Tuesday. Two men were arrested.
Skijoring competition back in Utah this weekend
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of people got a taste of the fast and furious sport of skijoring at a downtown Salt Lake City exhibition last Saturday, but the real competition heats up this weekend in Heber City.
'Poppycock': Prosecutors contest claim from Kouri Richins of problems in detective's testimony
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 11 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors in Summit County are calling a request from Kouri Richins' attorneys to reopen the questioning of witnesses before moving on in the murder case "a cheap litigation trick."
DNR Division of Law Enforcement monitoring people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 8 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Natural Resources' new Division of Law Enforcement officers are setting out to monitor people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir.
Woman sentenced to jail, probation in death of her 1-month-old son
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 5 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A 19-year-old woman was ordered on Wednesday to spend three years in jail and four years on probation after pleading no contest to attempted murder in the death of her 1-month-old son.
Snowmobiler rescued after crashing into abandoned Wasatch County mine shaft
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 53-year-old man was rescued after emergency responders say he accidentally crashed into a vertical mine shaft while snowmobiling in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Lyndsay Huntsman named new superintendent of Park City School District
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Park City School District on Wednesday announced that Lyndsay Huntsman has been chosen as the district's next superintendent following a four-month search.
The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here's how to watch the films
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn't require a trip to Park City this week — just an internet connection.
At Sundance, the hottest ticket was a Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien psychological thriller
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 26 - 5:18 p.m. | Save Story
Rose Byrne plays a mother in the midst of a breakdown in the experiential psychological thriller "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You." Its premiere Friday at the Sundance Film Festival was easily the hottest ticket in town, with even ticketholders unable to get in.
Officers testify about their actions, investigation of murder suspect Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Law enforcement officers testified Thursday about why they believe specific evidence should be admitted in Kouri Richins' upcoming murder trial.
'Life altering': Utah writer, director duo take center stage at Sundance
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah movie crew celebrated the premier of their movie "Omaha" in Park City Thursday. The movie tracks the growing desperation of a family in financial ruin as they roadtrip across Utah.
2025 Sundance Film Festival begins, boosting Utah films and businesses
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
Hollywood made its return to Utah Thursday for the first day of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. It's expected to bring in thousands of people from all over the world, creating a big payoff for Utahns and businesses.
Sundance organizers 'dig in' despite fires at home for many
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 22 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
Kicking off the 41st Sundance Film Festival, programmers spoke to press on Wednesday about the films they're excited about and what makes the 2025 event different.
Leaving Utah would be 'huge mistake' for Sundance Film Festival, Cox says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox says he still feels "very good" about Utah's odds of retaining the Sundance Film Festival in the future.
Credits offered to Park City Mountain skiers, snowboarders who visited during strike
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 16 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of Park City Mountain is now offering credits toward future purchases to people who skied or snowboarded at the resort during the now-settled ski patrol strike.
Utah homeowners in areas now considered fire zones see jump in insurance rates
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 16 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some Utah homeowners are reeling from steep increases in their home insurance premiums, with many blaming the financial aftereffects of the Yellow Lake Fire.
Utah receives $9.6M grant to help solve a section of US 40's wildlife safety problem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is getting a boost in its efforts to reduce the high number of wildlife-related crashes on a large section of U.S. 40.
Sundance Festival tickets go on sale; free local screenings planned
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Individual tickets for the 41st Sundance Film Festival are scheduled to go on sale at Thursday morning for screenings across Park City and Salt Lake City.
Hundreds call law firms after Vail Resorts strike disrupts vacations
Courtney Johns, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:56 a.m. | Save Story
A class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts gains momentum as hundreds of affected customers claim the company failed to disclose the impacts of a ski patrol strike, ruining their vacations.
California man arrested in Utah had more than 400 lbs. of marijuana, edibles, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
A traffic stop for an expired registration turned into a large drug bust on I-80 in Summit County last month. On Monday, a California man was charged with marijuana possession of 100 pounds or more.
Midway's popular Ice Castles set to open after warm delay
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ice Castles is returning to Midway on Wednesday after a warmer start to this winter.
Illinois man files class action lawsuit over experience during Park City Mountain strike
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
An Illinois man filed a class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts over Park City Mountain's strike-related disruptions, which he called a "nightmare."
Strike over: Park City ski patrollers back to work with Vail contract approved
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 9 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
After 10 months of contract negotiations and a 13-day strike, Park City's ski patrollers are returning to work on Thursday with pay raises.
Park City ski patrollers, resort reach tentative settlement
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
A nearly two-week-old strike by the Park City Professional Ski Association could end with a vote on Wednesday.
