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Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Classrooms are preparing for a major shift in how artificial intelligence is used, with a new partnership bringing Google Gemini for Education into public schools next school year.
Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A Murray man was sentenced to prison on Tuesday after he seriously injured his mother with a hammer during an unprovoked domestic violence incident.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
West Jordan man faces federal drug-trafficking count in sting operation; local charges dismissed
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man faces a federal drug-trafficking count stemming from a Weber County sting operation while local charges in the case have been dismissed.
'Showtime,' woman calmly says before shooting ex-husband, according to prosecutors
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City woman accused of shooting her ex-husband inside an indoor playground business was charged with attempted murder.
Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A section of a cherished canyon is poised to receive permanent protection after receiving a slice of an $80 million round of federal funding.
Former therapist gets 20 days in jail for voyeurism after clients report 'humiliating exercises'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A former therapist will spend time in jail after entering no-contest pleas to resolve accusations alleging he made women perform "humiliating exercises" under the guise of trust.
'I feel like we're backtracking': Salt Lake City unsure about artificial turf rule change
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A proposed text amendment would allow Salt Lake City residents limited abilities to use artificial turf in their front yard, but city leaders have concerns with how it's written.
1 dead, 1 injured after semi and minivan collide in Salt Lake City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated June 3 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Police are investigating a fatal crash in Salt Lake City near 5600 W. 300 South.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Mary Ellen Edmunds, an author, speaker and integral part of BYU Women's Conference, died May 21, 2026, her family shared. She was 86.
Fight over West Desert Airpark in Utah County continues
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 3 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A dispute between the owners of a small, public-use airport in western Utah County and the neighboring town of less than 150 people is growing.
House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
A bill to help the Bureau of Land Management streamline its oil and gas permitting process is on its way to becoming law, after being put forward by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy.
Eden, Eden Valley, Pineview emerge as top possible names for new Weber County city
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Eden, Eden Valley and Pineview have emerged as the top possible names for the new Weber County city now known as Ogden Valley, according to survey results.
Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens asked several education experts about the impacts artificial technology will have on college students during a hearing in Washington on Wednesday.
Ogden man sentenced to 3 to 15 years in 2025 drug deal-turned-shooting
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 3 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces three to 15 years imprisonment in a 2025 shooting during a drug deal that injured a juvenile.
Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 3 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
As promised, foes of the proposed Box Elder County data center project have filed suit, seeking reversal of the decision stalling their efforts against the project.
Thousands of Tooele County voters mailed incorrect primary election ballots
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 3 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Tooele County clerk said roughly 9,000 voters were identified as having received incorrect primary election ballots.
Man on electric scooter struck, killed by vehicle in Kearns
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated June 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
A man riding an electric scooter died after being hit by a car in Kearns on Tuesday.
Business & Tech »
Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half
- Here's why Chick-fil-A in Ammon will be closed most of the summer
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
- Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says
- Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project
Education »
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
- Congressional committee examines higher education's role in teaching students to use AI
- Ghost students steal identities, financial aid, then disappear. Burgess Owens wants to stop them
Environment »
Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half
- Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
- Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
- 'I feel like we're backtracking': Salt Lake City unsure about artificial turf rule change
- House approves Utah-backed bill to streamline oil, gas permitting
Health »
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- 'It really opened my eyes': Family speaks out about teen vaping after daughter's struggle
- Survivor, advocate: Inexpensive radon test can head off lifelong lung cancer battle
- US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
- Innovative AI assistant brings a brighter future to patients with chronic pulmonary conditions
Police & Courts »
Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company
- What it's like to go inside New York City's dank, dangerous, bug-filled sewers
- Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
- Venezuela's Maduro adds Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer to defense team
- John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security documents
Religion »
Mary Ellen Edmunds, Latter-day Saint author and BYU Women's Conference pillar, dies at 86
- What it takes to translate 'The Chosen' for a world that listens more than it reads
- Church of Jesus Christ delivers massive food donation to Tooele for America's 250th birthday
- 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
Utah Counties »
Kevin O'Leary agrees to cut Box Elder County data center project area in half
- Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
- Murray man sentenced to prison for assault after hitting his mother with a hammer
- Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
- West Jordan man faces federal drug-trafficking count in sting operation; local charges dismissed
