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Shaun White bringing this winter event to Park City
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
While the dismal ski and snowboard season is winding down, one Utah resort is already looking ahead to a major event next winter.
Utah testing snow storage technique at Soldier Hollow ahead of 2034 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 28 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Olympic and Paralympic organizers are testing a new way to preserve snow at Soldier Hollow, hoping it could be a backup for 2034 if warmer conditions become a concern.
Utah regulators OK program meant to promote increased use of renewable energy
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted March 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Regulators have approved a program pursued by 19 Utah communities that's meant to promote increased development and use of renewable energy resources.
Park City looking for local artists to embody 'timeless connections' in bus shelter artwork
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted March 27 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Park City's decorated bus stops will soon triple in number as city leaders ask for artwork submissions for 21 new bus shelters.
Utah's water situation is bleak this year. These barrels can help conservation efforts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 25 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Rivers Council's RainHarvest program is back, and the nonprofit expects this year might be the busiest one yet because of the record low snowpack.
Utah 2034 organizers look to boost interest in biathlon ahead of Games
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted March 25 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Looking to boost interest in biathlon in the years leading up to the Utah 2034 Games, staff at Soldier Hollow let journalists try the sport Tuesday.
2 Utah companies are quietly changing how AI actually works for real businesses
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted March 23 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
While lawmakers debate what AI should do, a Park City MarTech firm and a Utah hotel agency are already showing what it can do — and the results are hard to argue with.
Family remembers unbreakable bond of 2 cousins killed in tragic crash near Strawberry Reservoir
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 19 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends describe two friends killed in an accident near Strawberry Reservoir as being together in life, and now, together in death.
Maestro Markus Poschner to conduct three concerts at Deer Valley Music Festival
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 19 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Symphony just announced its Deer Valley season for this summer, and Maestro Markus Poschner will conduct three concerts at the festival, a first in more than 20 years.
Banksy reveal brings new attention to Park City art
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 19 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The artist known as Banksy has a name, and now we know it. Art lovers in Park City say they hope the revelation increases visits to the mountain town by people looking for local art.
Kamas mother found guilty of aggravated murder, all other charges in death of her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 16 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors find Kouri Richins guilty of murdering her husband in March 2022, and attempting to murder him weeks earlier, after three hours of deliberation on Monday.
Jurors now deliberating in murder trial for Kamas mom accused of fatally poisoning husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 16 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors argue evidence shows Kouri Richins planned her husband's murder well in advance. Her attorneys say the evidence is "paper thin."
Police identify 2 men killed in collision near Heber City
Matt Brooks, KSL | Updated March 16 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Two men died Saturday in a collision involving two vehicles near Heber City, east of Strawberry Reservoir.
Theft at Deer Valley hotel thwarted by snow
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 16 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say spent six hours going through a Deer Valley hotel and stealing thousands of dollars worth of items was caught after his truck got stuck in the snow.
Richard Eyre had a lot of insider help writing his new book on grandparenting
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Richard Eyre, one half of the celebrated parenting-consultant team that includes his wife Linda, has just published what he calls "probably the funnest book I've ever done."
Testimony concludes in Kouri Richins murder trial as defense opts not to call witnesses
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 12 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Defense attorneys rested, and Kouri Richins waived her right to testify in her murder trial. Prosecutors rested as well following the testimony of detective Jeff O'Driscoll.
Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 11 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday from the lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll.
Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 10 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Jurors were only in the courtroom for a few minutes on Tuesday as attorneys found they needed additional time addressing legal issues. The lead detective is set to testify Wednesday.
