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KSL.com now has news you can hear! Try our new audio news feature
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Updated July 1 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
On the go or in the garden, you can now listen to articles to stay informed with KSL.com's new Listen to Articles feature.
Delay in response to Sandy stalking case highlights lesser known Utah domestic violence law
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted July 1 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman says the handling of her stalking case left her in a dangerous situation. Now her case is shedding light on a lesser known requirement in the state's domestic violence laws.
Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building can once again enjoy access to the lobby and mezzanine levels of the building. The chapel and other parts of the building remain under renovation.
Drivers are letting insurance monitor their driving to save money. Should you?
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted July 1 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
An estimated 17% of insured drivers are using their phones to save money on auto insurance. If your insurance company likes how you drive, you might earn a discount.
Where to see Fourth of July weekend fireworks, parades and more throughout Utah
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Bring on the red, white and blue with Fourth of July weekend activities scheduled in many communities throughout Utah. Here's where to watch fireworks and more in Utah.
Starter homes are still getting smaller, new study finds
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
The median size of a new single-family home in the United States fell in 2024 for a third year in a row, according to a newly released report the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.
Intoxicated man shoots gun after argument, hits bystander, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say had been arguing with his girlfriend when he pulled out a gun and fired it has been arrested after hitting an unsuspecting bystander in the foot.
Chaos on I-80: College student caught in frightening shootout near airport
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted July 1 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A terrifying scene unfolded Sunday near the Salt Lake International Airport as a shootout erupted. Innocent people were stuck in traffic as bullets flew through the air.
Why Sugar House businesses see 'a light at the end of the tunnel'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
Sugar House businesses are hopeful for the neighborhood's post-construction recovery and are planning a major celebration once construction challenges end later this year.
Iron County sheriff's deputy placed on leave after internal probe finds policy violations
Tracie Sullivan, St. George News | Posted July 1 - 6:52 a.m. | Save Story
An Iron County sheriff's deputy accused of rape last year has now been placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation that uncovered several policy violations.
Utah firefighters talk safety after deadly Idaho ambush
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 1 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
After a fire and ambush shooting that left two dead north of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, multiple fire departments in Utah said they expected to have new discussions about safety.
Weber County OKs accord with feds to help in the fight against illegal immigration
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County officials have approved an accord with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to aid in efforts to track down criminal immigrants here illegally.
3-year-old girl suffers skull fracture; Sandy couple arrested
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated June 30 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
A Sandy woman's live-in boyfriend was arrested over the weekend after a young girl was taken to Primary Children's Hospital. The woman was arrested on Monday.
After nearly 75 years of marriage, couple renew vows at St. George Catholic Church
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted June 30 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
During a special mass in St. George on Saturday, Raymond and Margaret Ehrig renewed the wedding vows they had made to each other nearly 75 years ago.
Utah's monsoon season is about to start at a helpful time for the state
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's drought has intensified in recent weeks, but help could soon be on the way.
'I didn't mean to': West Jordan man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man who allegedly shot and killed another man while "horseplaying" is now facing a felony charge.
Man dies after West Valley police say he lost control of motorcycle and hit car
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A 23-year-old man died Monday after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a car on 4100 South in West Valley City.
Trump 'battled to near parity' with Harris in mustering Latino voter support in 2024, report shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new analysis of voting in the 2024 U.S. presidential election shows Latinos split fairly evenly between contenders Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a contrast to prior cycles.
Mother sentenced to prison 15 years after her children's deaths
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Updated June 30 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
Sun Cha Warhola was sentenced to prison Monday for killing her two children 15 years ago. She said she was suffering from a mental illness at the time.
Education »
College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows
- Survey: So how do Americans feel about math? The answer — like calculus — is complicated
- Meet Molly Hart — Utah's new superintendent of public instruction
- Should public school teachers be allowed to lead students in prayer? Here's what Americans think
- Why are so many recent college grads across the US struggling to land jobs?
Environment »
Secretary Burgum: The future of American energy and mining dominance lies out West
- Photographer launches ethical photography program to help Utah wildlife thrive
- Cox asks Utahns to pray for rain, as fire restrictions expand in Utah amid drought
- University of Utah professors working with NASA to get fire crews real-time information
- Sen. John Curtis wants to hasten nuclear energy in Utah
Health »
Sweet dreams soured by dairy, researchers say
- FDA to revise ADHD stimulants labels to warn of weight loss risk in children under 6
- Why are Dutch kids the world's happiest? A teenager weighs in
- Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here's what's killing us instead
- Whether it's alcohol or marijuana, the message to parents is the same: Talk to your kids
Police & Courts »
Man wanted for allegedly stealing $218,000 Porsche from Utah dealership
- A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. A victim's family is furious
- Jury deliberating at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial asks to review Cassie's testimony
- Delay in response to Sandy stalking case highlights lesser known Utah domestic violence law
- Meta, TikTok can be sued by mother of NYC teen killed while 'subway surfing'
Politics »
Trump tours 'Alligator Alcatraz' as he pushes for more deportations
- Trump-backed tax-cut and spending bill passes US Senate
- Weber County OKs accord with feds to help in the fight against illegal immigration
- Trump 'battled to near parity' with Harris in mustering Latino voter support in 2024, report shows
- US Supreme Court to hear challenge to campaign spending curbs in JD Vance case
Religion »
Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
- Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90
- Should public school teachers be allowed to lead students in prayer? Here's what Americans think
- Iran's Khamenei resurfaces to warn against future US attacks in first statement since ceasefire
- Vatican unveils last restored Raphael Room after 10-year cleaning that yielded new discoveries
Science »
KSL.com now has news you can hear! Try our new audio news feature
- Rejected by his mother, a rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom in a grieving domestic mare
- Utah sues Snapchat for 'deceptive,' addictive features, saying the app harms children
- Trump tells Fox News he has group of wealthy people to buy TikTok
- Here's how a BYU graduate's research is helping to optimize wildfire modeling
Utah Counties »
Man wanted for allegedly stealing $218,000 Porsche from Utah dealership
- Delay in response to Sandy stalking case highlights lesser known Utah domestic violence law
- Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
- Drivers are letting insurance monitor their driving to save money. Should you?
- Intoxicated man shoots gun after argument, hits bystander, police say
