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Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake City are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.
What to expect if you're attending graduation at the University of Utah
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
After a pair of pro-Palestinian protests on the University of Utah campus earlier this week, one of which was broken up by police, the university is shifting its attention to its commencement and convocation ceremonies Thursday and Friday.
Jury finds Salt Lake pastor not guilty in rape case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A pastor charged with nine first-degree felonies and accused of raping a teenager in his congregation multiple times was acquitted after a four-day jury trial.
Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
State prosecutors are requesting the execution of a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother.
Nonprofit sponsors free service at laundromat to lighten the load for a day
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley laundromat partnered with Current Initiatives, a nonprofit, on Wednesday to provide free laundry service and products to community members.
Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts | Posted May 1 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The board of the Utah High School Activities Association voted Wednesday to limit the way student-athletes attending Utah schools on F1 visas can participate in sanctioned sports.
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County Health Department lifted its advisory for three parks after a fuel spill last week contaminated a creek.
Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pride Center faced financial uncertainty after the 2023 parade and festival but has scaled back costs and operations as the 2024 festival looms to address the money situation.
Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman woman is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse.
Magna man charged with kidnapping, beating woman for 3 days
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Magna man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges accusing him of holding a woman captive in his room for three days and sexually and physically assaulting her during that time.
U. protest organizer arrested, released from jail
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say helped organize protests at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus for two consecutive nights was arrested Tuesday and later released.
Several TRAX projects planned for 2024. Here's how they will impact service
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:10 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Transit Authority officials released the schedule for TRAX service maintenance projects that will exist over its service area between May and October, which may cause some delays.
'Nothing but humble': Family remembers man killed in Bluffdale industrial incident
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted May 1 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 43-year-old man killed in an industrial accident in Bluffdale is speaking publicly for the first time.
2nd day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer's arrest
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated April 30 - 11:02 p.m. | Save Story
About 200 people who started protesting for a second day at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus moved their demonstration to the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday night.
Salt Lake City opens first community orchard. Here's how it will be used
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City completed its first community orchard after years of planning, but it may take several more years for residents to enjoy its fruits.
Man charged with stealing over $7M in treasury checks in Utah, other states
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 6:52 p.m. | Save Story
A man deposited six stolen checks worth over $7 million across banks in Utah, Nevada and Washington, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.
College protests over war in Gaza reach Utah; 19 arrested
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Updated April 30 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Police arrested 19 people who participated in a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Utah Monday night, and officers confiscated a hatchet, while dismantling around a dozen tents.
'The Letter Season 2': The changing colors of the chameleon
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts | Posted April 30 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.
