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12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.

Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.

This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.

Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Clearfield High fundraiser raised more than $100,000 to strengthen security measures at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.

Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.

Centerville man sentenced for attempted obstruction in deadly Weber County shooting case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Centerville man has been sentenced for attempted obstruction of justice in a case tied to a deadly Aug. 31 shooting in western Weber County.

EPA awards $3.4M grant to expand waste management in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
A $3.4 million EPA grant is intended to help boost waste and recycling services in Davis County.

Utah's growth experienced a 'significant shift' in 2025. These were the fastest-growing counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is still growing, but state demographers say its growth continues to moderate as the number of people moving in is starting to slow down.

Farmington man pleads guilty to stalking Salt Lake City mayor
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A Davis County man pleaded guilty this month to stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall after she proposed new city flags.

Police stop wrong-way driver in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A man was taken into custody after damaging multiple cars while driving the wrong way in Clearfield.

Layton man dies weeks after being hit by car in Idaho
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
An 80-year-old man from Layton has died more than two weeks after he was struck by a car while crossing a street in southern Idaho.

Utah Christmas lights map 2025 is live
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the 2025 Utah Christmas Lights Map from KSL. Submit your display, browse neighborhood lights, and find holiday events across Utah. It is updated throughout December.

Davis County Commission OKs 14.9% property tax increase
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County commissioners voted 2-1 in favor of a 14.9% tax increase Tuesday, instead of a nearly 30% hike thah was initially proposed.

Davis County reports its first case of measles; state's total remains at 102
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County health officials report its first measles case, and department urges residents to get vaccinated.

Holiday party brings Utah military families together
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.

Clearfield police begin new mental health officer program to help people in crisis
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Clearfield Police Department is launching a new mental health officer program aimed at giving people in crisis the kind of help that goes beyond a single 911 call.

Utah Red Cross opens donation centers on Thanksgiving to meet lifesaving platelet needs
Par Kermani, KSL | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
The American Red Cross of Utah is urgently calling for platelet donations, opening select donation centers on Thanksgiving Day to meet a critical, constant need for patients battling cancer, chronic illnesses and trauma.

Plans to extend north-south West Davis Highway into Weber County edge forward
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Plans to extend the West Davis Highway into Weber County are edging forward. The north-south arterial is meant to ease I-15 congestion.


