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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.
3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.
2 killed in Salt Lake shooting identified; police call it a dispute between known individuals
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Jan. 8 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police believe an "exchange" of gunfire between individuals in a church parking lot Wednesday that killed two was the result of a dispute between people known to each other.
2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Salt Lake church parking lot
Ashley Imlay, Garna Mejia and Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 11:20 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out in a church parking lot outside a funeral.
2 charged with murder in South Jordan Christmas-party shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
Two Salt Lake County men accused of arguing with a third man about "gang-related matters" were charged Wednesday with murder.
'There was nothing I could do,' recalls father of young victim killed by DUI driver
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was sentenced to prison on Monday for causing the death of a 5-year-old girl while driving under the influence. That girl's parents and half-siblings spoke about their loss.
Woman hit 3 children in crosswalk, then left, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who allegedly hit three children in a crosswalk while driving with an obstructed windshield was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday.
Olympic 'dry run'? Utah Mammoth to host outdoor Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 7 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Mammoth are slated to host an outdoors game next season against the Rocky Mountain rival.
