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Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 22 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Morgan camp helps foster teens build confidence through outdoors
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 19 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
A group of foster teens is spending part of their summer in Morgan learning leadership skills through outdoor adventure, with help from Utah's first lady, Abby Cox.
Utah awaits $2.4B rail expansion decision, but it's not the only transit opportunity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 18 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Transit officials are optimistic that 15-minute commuter rail between Ogden and Provo could be available as early as 2030, but that depends on a federal grant it applied for.
Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.
Summit County firefighters using AI helping detect wildfires before they spread
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 15 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
With wildfire danger worsening across the state, the North Summit Fire District said AI is helping it detect fires before they spread.
16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen Utah cities and counties have opted to take part in a program to bolster renewable energy use while three others opted not to participate.
1 dead, 2 injured in rollover near Coalville
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted May 31 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A person died and two were critically injured Sunday in a rollover on I-80 near Coalville.
Park City resident who held suspect at gunpoint speaks out
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted May 31 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
A man in Park City is accused of running from sheriff's deputies and threatening his neighbors with a pair of scissors; he was eventually stopped by a resident at gunpoint.
Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 30 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
David Ashley is home this week and sharing his experience of an avalanche on a mountain in Nepal that ultimately claimed the life of his partner.
Bear tranquilized, relocated from Park City neighborhood
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 28 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
A young bear was tranquilized and removed from a tree after wandering into a Park City neighborhood early Thursday, state wildlife officials say.
Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Wildlife officials are reminding Utah residents to keep their distance as baby animals begin to appear across the state.
Judge orders release of Park City immigrant whose detention prompted outcry
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated May 22 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A federal immigration judge ordered the release of a Park City immigrant whose detention last month prompted an outcry from his friends and family.
Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.
Wrong-way driver arrested on I-15 trying to hit other vehicles, UHP says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 20 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Midway man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of driving while intoxicated and trying to hit other vehicles while going the wrong way on I-15.
Utah parks expand life jacket loaner program as summer season begins
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 20 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State Parks officials are urging families to make water safety a priority this summer as the state expands its life jacket loaner program.
Utah leaders encourage residents to join Walk 250 Challenge
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders are encouraging residents to get outside and explore the state's trails as part of the Walk 250 Challenge tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole after her sons say they fear her
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated May 13 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Kamas mother, children's book author and real estate agent convicted of murdering her husband was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison without parole.
Summit County men accused of selling cocaine to teenagers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 11 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two men who police say have been selling cocaine to teens for months in the Park City area are now facing criminal charges.
