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1 dead after car hits pedestrian in St. George
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
A vehicle hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning at 700 S. River Road, St. George police said on social media.
Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.
Person critically injured on southern Utah trail
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Hurricane Fire and Rescue said a person was airlifted to a hospital after an incident on the LaVerkin Overlook Trail on Friday.
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.
First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
Cedar City man wasn't affected by Tasers, but surrendered to K-9, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah man is facing criminal charges accusing him of fighting with police officers while armed with golf clubs.
Leeds rollover crash leaves semi driver with critical injuries
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 6:24 p.m. | Save Story
A semitruck driver was critically injured in a rollover crash on Tuesday.
3 Moab family members charged with child torture
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Dec. 30 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Three people in Moab have been charged with severely malnourishing a young boy and locking him in a dog kennel.
Cedar City builder discusses approach to affordability, quality
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
With home prices steadily rising in Utah and with demand only expected to climb in the years to come, a homebuilder shared its approach to keep a new housing project priced below the median in Iron County.
How a backroad discovery led to arrest of Melodee Buzzard's mother in child's 'calculated' killing
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN | Updated Dec. 26 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in her daughter's killing, which a criminal complaint said was carried out with exceptional "cruelty" and "viciousness."
9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah
Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN | Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.
Pine Valley Recreation Area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Repair efforts at Pine Valley Reservoir and recreation area will persist through the 2026 season, officials say.
Southern Utah woman arrested for DUI after collision that put cyclist on life support, police say
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
A 26-year-old southern Utah woman is in custody after police say she was driving under the influence following a collision that left a cyclist on life support on Friday.
'Very chilling': Mia Bailey sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for murder of parents
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Mia Bailey, who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her parents in southern Utah, was sentenced Friday to at least 50 years and up to life in prison.
Utah sex offender accused of creating pornographic AI images using real person
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A man in Grand County has been arrested for investigation of nearly two dozen charges of creating pornographic AI images using a real person's face.
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.
Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends are holding out hope for a 13-year-old girl who was involved in an e-bike crash on Monday evening in Washington.
