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Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Canyons School District on Thursday announced classes at Alta High School are canceled amid police investigating a SafeUT tip containing "information that is being taken as a threat."
UDOT getting early start on spring, summer road repairs
Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted May 14 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
The silver lining to a lack of snow in Utah this year is that road crews are getting an early jump on repair projects that would otherwise be done in the blistering summer heat.
Unlicensed contractor arrested, accused of not completing paid landscaping work
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 14 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
An American Fork man has been arrested and accused of taking money for landscaping projects that he did not complete.
Cedar City man arrested, accused of stabbing man multiple times
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated May 14 - 8:12 a.m. | Save Story
A SWAT team was called Tuesday night to arrest a Cedar City man suspected of stabbing another man multiple times.
Smith Entertainment Group adding this to its Sandy sports campus
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The Smith Entertainment Group announced the Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center, which will be built next to the facilities for the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz.
How Utah's fastest-growing cities compare with others in the US
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
One of Utah County's cities isn't just the state's fastest-growing city, but it's also one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, per new federal estimates.
Power poles down in Salt Lake City, weather causes outages across northern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 13 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands without power in northern Utah due to strong winds on Wednesday.
Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated May 13 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, in Millard County, that grew to an estimated 1,000 acres on Wednesday,
Ogden Valley officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden Valley officials are seeking public feedback on a possible name change for the new Weber County city.
Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man arrested in connection with the disappearance of a South Jordan teen in April 2025 was sentenced to probation for sending sexually explicit messages to her.
More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 13 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
To keep short-term loans in check, don't use them for staples. Paying for next week's groceries becomes even harder when you're still paying for last week's groceries.
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
Logan Stefanich and Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted May 13 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah is using millions in state funding to build an AI-assisted computing infrastructure to advance medical and policy decisions.
Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 13 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Three Utahns faces federal charges of healthcare fraud and wire fraud accusing them of billing Medicare illegally for years.
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 13 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Amid the intense debate surrounding a proposed data center and power-production project in Box Elder County a nuclear energy plant plan is quietly edging forward.
Utah officers support grieving families during Police Week in Washington, DC
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 13 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Several members of Utah law enforcement are volunteering with COPS, or Concerns of Police Survivors, this week, welcoming officers and families for National Police Week.
Firefighters address risk, assessments as homeowners navigate insurance struggles
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 13 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
Local fire departments are preparing homeowners for what could be a volatile wildfire season this year.
Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 13 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Crews respond to human-caused Grover Fire in Wayne County on Wednesday, 11 acres burned, according to officials.
UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 13 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials have finalized a plan to gradually increase ski bus service and eventually introduce tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
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.
Business & Tech »
Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk
- Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict
- Trump Mobile starts shipping US-assembled T1 phones after months-long delay
- Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
- More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check
Education »
Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
- Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race, gender ideologies
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Logan semifinalist in national teacher competition hopes to give back to community
- Connecting military kids to the arts in Utah and across the U.S.
Environment »
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
Health »
Smith Entertainment Group adding this to its Sandy sports campus
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Utah podiatrist and 2 nurses indicted in $27M Medicare fraud scheme
- US overdose deaths fell again in 2025, but some worry about policy and drug supply changes
- Operator of hantavirus-hit ship will say by week's end when the vessel will resume cruises
Police & Courts »
Alta High School cancels classes Thursday amid SafeUT tip 'being taken as a threat'
- Unlicensed contractor arrested, accused of not completing paid landscaping work
- Cedar City man arrested, accused of stabbing man multiple times
- Wild Horse Fire reaches 1,000 acres in Millard County, road closures in effect
- Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing
Politics »
Utah County Commission, sheriff defend contract with ICE after additional citizen pushback
- Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could spark conflict
- Burgess Owens wants to ban federal education funds from promoting race, gender ideologies
- Ogden Valley officials seek feedback on possible name change of new Weber County city
- Trump Mobile starts shipping US-assembled T1 phones after months-long delay
Religion »
Hindu statesman to lead invocations at 3 Utah meetings as part of effort to foster understanding
- Executive director of church missionary department dies of traumatic brain injury
- Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
- Is religion claiming a more prominent place in Utah's and America's K-12 classrooms?
- 8 children killed in Louisiana mass shooting remembered at funeral
Science »
Meta and Google fund US kids' groups, as critics warn of social media risk
- University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
- Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
- Hackers, company operating Canvas educational platform reach agreement following cyberattack
- Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
