Utah
Most Recent
Slamdance founder explains why festival is leaving Utah
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Slamdance, the festival founded under the shadow of Sundance, announced it is moving to Los Angeles after 30 years in Utah.
Chad Daybell murder trial begins 5th week in Boise
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
FBI agent Steve Daniels will return to the witness stand on Monday to continue his testimony in the murder trial for Chad Daybell.
Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.
Ryan Smith emerging as new power broker in the sports industry
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say Ryan Smith is on the path to become a power broker in the sports industry after buying multiple teams, with the Arizona Coyotes being the latest.
Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.
Growing concerns for the future of Abravanel Hall
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted May 5 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Following the announcement of an NHL team and plans for a sports and entertainment district, there have been questions about the future of the Salt Lake County owned Abravanel Hall.
Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.
Officials identify 18-year-old who drowned at Sand Hollow State Park
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Updated May 5 - 6:49 p.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old man drowned Saturday at Sand Hollow State Park, according to authorities.
4.3-magnitude earthquake hits northern Utah
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted May 5 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
An earthquake measuring in at a 4.3 magnitude was recorded near Thatcher in Box Elder County Sunday evening.
Semi driver fled, then turned around and hit, killed Santaquin officer, police say
Emily Ashcraft and Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Updated May 5 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Police arrested the driver of a semitruck Sunday after they say he hit and killed a Santaquin police officer trying the pull him over. The man was arrested following a large manhunt.
Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 5 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.
Eagle Mountain fire destroys two homes, damages two others
Jenny Rollins for KSL.com | Posted May 5 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
A residential fire destroyed two Eagle Mountain homes early Sunday, Unified Fire Authority officials said.
If you want to preserve religious freedom, teach your kids to value it, family panel says
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Social science research shows religious beliefs and community, when done in a healthy manner, have positive associations with the health of families, an expert says.
Discover the desert: Chase waterfalls at this stunning southern Utah state park
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted May 5 - 8:58 a.m. | Save Story
Southern Utahns chasing waterfalls this spring are in luck as Gunlock State Park's "unpredictable" falls are flowing.
NHL looking to hire people to work Utah hockey club games
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
While the players will be working on the ice, the National Hockey League is looking for people to work off the ice during the Utah hockey club's upcoming season in Salt Lake City.
Who gets to choose? Republicans battle over the future of Utah's caucus system
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Delegates to the state convention made national news this week when they rejected several Republican incumbents who faced challengers, including Gov. Spencer Cox, who saw his opponent, state Rep. Phil Lyman, win the party's nomination to the primary ballot.
Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Michael Valentine says he is being politically targeted by Mayor Erin Mendenhall, after he was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail twice after his involvement in pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A program that feeds nearly 20,000 kids in northern Utah needs local help after a major donator pulled a $300,000 donation.
Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah County family received a heartwarming surprise Friday despite experiencing tragedy. After losing their father when he tried to save his children following a crash, the community came together to give the family one less thing to worry about.
Education »
Program that helps feed Utah children loses major funding after donation pull
- Speedskater Erin Jackson tells SLCC grads how stumble helped her realize dream of Olympic gold
- 'Great jobs': Salt Lake students get a peek into life science industry at Human Innovation Day
- 'Host a potluck' to save diverse democracy, Interfaith America founder urges U.'s class of '24
- Rejection to billion-dollar success: Jamie Kern Lima shares business journey at UVU graduation
Politics »
Crypto super PACs have raised more than $100M, report says
- Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI
- Judge fines Trump again in criminal trial, warns of jail time
- Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
- Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
