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Utah Highway Patrol trooper 'justified' in wounding active shooter inside liquor store
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 5 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper who shot a man inside a liquor store — who was actively shooting at a third man — was legally justified in using deadly force.
America 250 'Music and the Spoken Word' to feature Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 5 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid will join the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as guest narrator for a special America 250 program on July 5.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 5 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
From Dunkin' to Sidecar Doughnuts, Pinkbox and Crumbl, here are the deals you "donut" want to miss.
Road debris a constant challenge for troopers across Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 5 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
As National Secure Your Load Day approaches this weekend, safety officials are reminding drivers that properly securing cargo can prevent crashes, save lives and keep roads clear.
3 hikers rescued off Mt. Olympus by helicopter during early morning hours Thursday
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 5 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Search and rescue crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office were deployed Thursday after a group of three college-aged hikers got lost while hiking Mt. Olympus.
Body-camera videos of 'suicidal' armed man killed by Salt Lake City police released
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 5 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Body-camera videos of a deadly standoff between Salt Lake City police and a man who allegedly told neighbors he was suicidal was released Friday.
Phoebe Bridgers to bring her less-secretive tour to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 5 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The four-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is being less stealthy with her latest tour plans, which includes a stop in Salt Lake City this fall.
Fired Utah probation agent convicted of stalking former boss
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated June 5 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
A former agent with Adult Probation and Parole was recently convicted of stalking his former boss.
How a determined entrepreneur turned Cactus & Tropicals into a Utah staple
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Discrimination in the 1970s didn't dissuade Utahn Lorraine Miller. Instead, she opened a plant shop and helped pave the way for women in business.
Man accused of assaulting woman running along Jordan River Trail
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 5 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
A man who allegedly assaulted a woman he did not know who was running along the Jordan River Trail has been arrested.
Man sentenced to life without parole for double backyard killing in 2018
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A 31-year-old West Valley City man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty of killing two people in his backyard while children were playing.
Man charged with aggravated murder in violent death of roommate
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
A man accused of beating his roommate to death has been charged with aggravated murder.
A new look and new names to fill in as Utah's largest farmers market returns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Despite Pioneer Park's partial closure, the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market will fill open spaces when it returns Saturday, as well as parts of the street next to it.
West Jordan man accused of sexually assaulting patients during 'hypnotherapy' sessions
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted June 4 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man is facing disturbing allegations of sexually assaulting his clients while conducting "hypnotherapy."
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.
'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.
