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Troopers identify motorcyclist killed in crash with tour bus in Kane County
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Updated May 28 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a bus when the biker attempted a U-turn in Kane County on Monday night.
Fire leads to closure of Crown Burgers in Sandy
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 28 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Crown Burger's Sandy location is closed indefinitely after an attic fire broke out above the kitchen and spread to the roof of the Utah burger chain before being extinguished Thursday morning.
Second water rights request withdrawn for embattled Box Elder County data center proposal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 28 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A second request for water rights for the embattled Box Elder County data center proposal has been withdrawn, without explanation.
Dem hopefuls stake out progressive positions during feisty congressional debate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated May 27 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District traded jabs and staked out progressive policy positions during a four-way debate Wednesday evening.
Green River nuclear energy plans revived, add to Utah's potential nuclear portfolio
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Two firms are teaming to revive a nuclear power initiative in Green River that dates back nearly 20 years, adding to Utah's potential portfolio of nuclear energy.
4-year-old hospitalized after nearly drowning in Saratoga Springs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A child was hospitalized Wednesday after a near drowning in Saratoga Springs
Troopers identify 2 victims from deadly weekend crashes
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
A string of crashes over Memorial Day weekend on Utah roads left two people dead.
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
Central Utah farmers said a combination of drought, frost and strong winds has created some of the worst conditions they have ever seen.
Iron County presses pause on new AI data center proposals to review current regulations
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County pressed pause on any new applicants wanting to build AI data centers in the county, initiating a 180-day moratorium to review current zoning laws and regulations.
New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Humanitarian Center that provides jobs and classes to people in need, in addition to sending resources globally.
Head-on crash leaves 1 dead in southern Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
A man was killed in a head-on crash in Washington County on Wednesday.
How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 27 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Research from a new Brigham Young University-led consortium found that large and widely known AI models have significant biases and gaps when it comes to faith and religion.
Eastbound I-80 reopens after semitruck fire forces closure in Parleys Canyon
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck caught fire Wednesday along I-80 in Parleys Canyon, causing a road closure.
Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 27 - 3:10 p.m. | Save Story
An official involved in the Box Elder County data center project countered worries its footprint will be excessive while foes raised new concerns with the initiative.
Salt Lake City has 2 new bike trails, but will they last?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 27 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's two newest bike projects were the subject of a new law before officially opening. Adjustments to them are still being considered.
New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated May 27 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.
Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 27 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, Unified Fire Authority toured a KSL crew around an area at the mouth of Butterfield Canyon to explain what is so concerning to the team about the current fire conditions.
Salt Lake man killed roommate, wrapped him in plastic in 'especially heinous' crime, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 27 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man has been arrested for investigation of murder in the beating death of his roommate. The victim was found Monday wrapped in garbage bags and plastic, police say.
Utah father of 3 killed in paragliding accident remembered as adventurous and charismatic
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A family remembers a Utah man killed in a Draper paragliding accident earlier this month.
Education »
Conan O'Brien to speak at Harvard commencement amid university's ongoing battle with Trump
Environment »
Second water rights request withdrawn for embattled Box Elder County data center proposal
- Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
- Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
- Data center official counters worries about project footprint; foes raise new concerns
- Firefighters see concerning 'color' on hillsides in Salt Lake County
Religion »
New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
- Muslim pilgrims perform Hajj rituals under intense heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations start
- How does AI feel about faith? BYU-led research team finds major language models ignore religion
- Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns
- Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
