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West Valley man charged with kidnapping, assaulting woman he offered ride to
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man who allegedly offered a ride to an 18-year-old woman who was lost in Salt Lake City has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting her.
Chad Daybell returns to court for 4th day of murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Evidence in the death-penalty trial against Chad Daybell continues Tuesday. He is accused of killing his wife, Tammy Daybell, and his new wife Lori Daybell's two children.
Next stop for the IOC delegation that praised Utah's 2034 Winter Games bid? The French Alps
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 16 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
The IOC's Future Host Commission that visited Utah last week heads to France next week to do the same for the proposed 2030 Winter Games venues.
Father of Utah Marine reacts to new report about attack that killed his son
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted April 16 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The father of a Utah Marine who was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan three years ago is reacting to a new report about that deadly day.
UDOT nixes wildlife crossing idea in Park City to advocacy group's dismay
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted April 16 - 7:46 a.m. | Save Story
A wildlife group is trying to figure out how to move forward after the Utah Department of Transportation said it will not pursue building a wildlife crossing on the highway leading into Park City. UDOT is explaining the decision, as the advocacy group questions UDOT's choice.
How Ted Wilson 'set the groundwork' for what Salt Lake City has today
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City put together a small public memorial on the third floor of the Salt Lake City-County Building for former Mayor Ted Wilson, who died Thursday at age 84. The memorial will be open to the public between Tuesday and Friday,
Family of missing St. George woman holds candlelight vigil, vows to never give up hope
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted April 15 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
It has been five months since Courtney Lynne Townsend disappeared and her family hasn't stopped seeking her return for a single moment.
Utah researchers collect samples to map spread of respiratory illness through dirt, dust
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
A team of University of Utah researchers are studying a fungal respiratory infection being spread by the soil and dust in Utah.
Stop, drop, cover and hold on: Annual 'shakeout' event aims to prepare Utahns for an earthquake
Sky Mundell, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Ahead of this year's Great Utah Shakeout, the Utah Division of Emergency Management is teaching Utahns how to navigate an emergency caused by an earthquake.
Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
The open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins on Friday, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting everyone to tour the temple until June 1.
'We are not immune': Salt Lake County DA encourages community to report child abuse
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and law enforcement encouraged the community to come forward and report instances of child abuse.
Lights On! and West Jordan police team up to help drivers with mechanical issues
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted April 15 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
The West Jordan Police Department is allowing officers to give a voucher for drivers who were pulled over for mechanical issues instead of a ticket.
Herriman teen blazing her way through barbecue competitions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman teen is on her way to earning the title of "grill master" as she blazes her way through national grilling competitions.
Man who asked to use bathroom arrested for allegedly trying to assault child
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man who police say asked an Utah resident if he could use his bathroom was arrested Sunday for wandering into a young child's room and allegedly attempting to sexually assault her.
National Park Week: A celebration of America's diverse natural beauty
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted April 15 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
April 20 kicks off National Park Week, during which all parks that charge visitors an entrance fee will be free.
'I'm not coming back': Prosecutors show video of Chad Daybell talking to daughter after arrest
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated April 15 - 4:24 p.m. | Save Story
Idaho law enforcement officers on Monday testified about the events of the day human remains were found in Chad Daybell's yard and shared video of his arrest. They also talked about Tammy Daybell's autopsy.
Videos show knife-wielding man ignored commands by police before being fatally shot
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
Body camera videos were released Monday from a fatal officer-involved shooting on April 2 involving Salt Lake City police and a man holding a knife in April.
10 years after armed standoff, Bundy cattle are still grazing disputed rangeland
Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Posted April 15 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
Ten years later, Cliven Bundy and his family are still grazing cattle on disputed southern Nevada rangeland where armed protesters and federal agents stared each other down through rifle sights.
Salt Lake City reveals lineup, 2nd venue for 2024 Twilight Concert Series
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 1:20 p.m. | Save Story
Event organizers say this year's Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series will blend "nationally recognized and upcoming recording artists" with local musicians when it returns in June.
Business & Tech »
iPhone sales are plunging. Here's why
- Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire
- More people are working well past retirement age. It's not easy
- It's Tax Day. And your refund may be big this year
- Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, source says
Education »
Utah researchers collect samples to map spread of respiratory illness through dirt, dust
- Stop, drop, cover and hold on: Annual 'shakeout' event aims to prepare Utahns for an earthquake
- How donations to help Utah kids with disabilities can be paid with state income tax dollars
- Librarians fear new penalties, even prison, as activists challenge books
- Tooele ballet academy students to perform new ballet with music written for them
Environment »
UDOT nixes wildlife crossing idea in Park City to advocacy group's dismay
- Making cement is damaging for the climate. One solution is opening in California
- Stop, drop, cover and hold on: Annual 'shakeout' event aims to prepare Utahns for an earthquake
- 10 years after armed standoff, Bundy cattle are still grazing disputed rangeland
- 'Rabbit fever' outbreak believed to be cause of 9 beaver deaths in Utah, wildlife officials say
Health »
Utah researchers collect samples to map spread of respiratory illness through dirt, dust
- Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
- 'Rabbit fever' outbreak believed to be cause of 9 beaver deaths in Utah, wildlife officials say
- Young adults most likely to still take extra precautions for COVID-19
- Drug shortages reach record high in US, according to University of Utah data
Police & Courts »
Jury selection resumes in Trump's hush money criminal trial
- Central Utah woman charged with taking money meant to pay her grandmother's bills
- West Valley man charged with kidnapping, assaulting woman he offered ride to
- Chad Daybell returns to court for 4th day of murder trial
- Family of missing St. George woman holds candlelight vigil, vows to never give up hope
Politics »
Jury selection resumes in Trump's hush money criminal trial
- UDOT nixes wildlife crossing idea in Park City to advocacy group's dismay
- How Ted Wilson 'set the groundwork' for what Salt Lake City has today
- US Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce ban on transgender-related treatment for minors
- 'We are not immune': Salt Lake County DA encourages community to report child abuse
