Salt Lake County Breaking News & Latest Stories
Most Recent
Anti-ICE protesters march in Salt Lake City and across the country
Rebecca Santana, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds marched in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday, joining hundreds of other demonstrations across the country protesting the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
2 killed outside church remembered for examples, positive changes made in their lives
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 2:53 p.m. | Save Story
The son of one of the men killed by gunfire in a Salt Lake church parking lot on Wednesday said his dad exemplified Christ-like love.
Why so many American men feel lost, and what can be done
Lois M. Collins and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A significant number of men say they have no place in society and do not have anyone to discuss their mental health or sense of disconnection. The question is what to do about it.
Salt Lake man charged with stabbing bus passenger unprovoked
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with stabbing another passenger on a Utah Transit Authority bus three times after the bus passed his stop.
DNC threatens legal action if Utah sends voter rolls to Justice Department
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Democratic National Committee told Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in a letter on Friday that if she provides the Department of Justice the voter information of Utahns, legal action will follow.
Taylorsville man lured Herriman man to shop, then killed and buried him, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Taylorsville man was charged Friday with luring a Herriman man to his auto shop, then killing him and eventually burying his body in a shallow Tooele County grave.
Salt Lake City turns 175: 5 things you may or may not know about Utah's capital city
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
This year marks a pivotal anniversary in Salt Lake City's history. These are some interesting facts about Utah's capital city.
Man killed outside church had embraced faith and nonviolence, community leader says
Emma Pitts and Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
One of the men who was killed during an exchange of gunfire in a church parking lot of was a husband, father and poet who had chosen to reject violence, a local Tongan leader said.
New sports, new upgrades at West Valley City's Maverik Center for 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
The switch in the sports that will be held at Maverik Center during the 2034 Winter Games is a big deal for the mayor of Utah's second-largest city. So are the preparations that are required.
Public's help sought by Herriman police in homicide investigation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Herriman police seeking tips from the public connected to the investigation into the shooting death of a 60-year-old man, whose remains were found last month in Tooele County.
Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
A man currently on an immigration hold was sentenced to spend 250 days in jail for assaulting an officer after hitting the officer with his car before the officer fired multiple shots at him.
Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.
Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.
'Looking really good': Zions Bank economist optimistic about Utah's future prospects
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Zions Bank economist is optimistic about Utah's future prospects but will be closely monitoring mortgage rates, inflation and the labor market as the year unfolds.
What does Wyoming's Supreme Court abortion ruling foreshadow for Utah?
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
In a 4-1 decision announced Tuesday, Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down the state's near-total abortion ban and abortion pill ban. What does that mean for Utah?
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
