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Tooele couple recounts hearing loud explosion, escaping flames
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A fire destroyed a Tooele couple's home and took the life of one of their pets Friday night, and on Wednesday, they relived the moments leading up to and during the blaze.
Grantsville meat company owner charged with animal cruelty
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of a Tooele County butcher shop is facing a criminal misemeanor charge for allegedly telling an employee to cut off the hoof of an injured steer without first "stunning" the animal.
Local businesses in Tooele County band together for winter clothing drive
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
A grassroots effort in Tooele County aims to uplift the community through service, and the groups have organized a winter clothing drive for Jan. 31.
Taylorsville man lured Herriman man to shop, then killed and buried him, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Taylorsville man was charged Friday with luring a Herriman man to his auto shop, then killing him and eventually burying his body in a shallow Tooele County grave.
Tooele County sheriff's deputy injured in multivehicle crash
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A crash involving three cars left a Tooele County sheriff's deputy with minor injuries.
12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.
Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man who went to buy auto parts Saturday was shot and killed and his body later buried in a shallow grave in Tooele County, police say. The suspected gunman has been arrested.
Tooele residents to welcome 2026 with annual plunge into frigid Stansbury Lake
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens will splash into the new year on Thursday during the annual Ice Breaker Plunge at Stansbury Lake.
Grantsville seeks candidates to fill City Council seat as mayor-elect prepares to take office
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 29 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Grantsville is seeking applicants to fill a vacant City Council seat, as mayor-elect prepares to take office.
Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years
Grantsville porch pantry keeps hope and support afloat, despite recent winds
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Porch of Hope Food Pantry in Grantsville perseveres amid damage from recent wind storms.
EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of low-level radioactive waste from Canada in Tooele County have gotten an initial OK, though the approval process isn't over.
85 groups oppose proposal to dispose of Canadian radioactive waste in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 19 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A coalition of 85 groups opposes EnergySolutions' plans to dispose of radioactive waste at a Utah site, focus of consideration at a meeting on Friday.
Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.
A top Utah House Republican says he won't run for another term next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A leader of Utah's House Republican caucus said he won't run for reelection next year, citing "other commitments and responsibilities" that require his attention.
Utah firm pursuing plan to import 1.31M cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level Canadian radioactive waste for disposal in Tooele County.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
Tooele man sent to prison for child abuse he and his wife committed
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Tooele man previously convicted of child abuse was sentenced to prison this week on additional child abuse charges.
