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This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
Judge considers which expert witnesses to allow in Kouri Richins' murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Third District Judge Richard Mrazik is making rulings on multiple motions this week in preparation for the jury trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of killing her husband by giving him fentanyl.
'More than a race': Women's Epic Race empowers women to climb mountains
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Women's Epic Race is a mountain-based endurance series built around community, empowerment and experience.
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.
Man found dead in Park City pond after going for a walk, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A man who did not return from a walk was found dead in a Park City pond Friday.
No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The cases for four of the five men arrested in connection with a double stabbing at a quinceañera party in Heber City earlier this year have been resolved, with all four only receiving probation for their involvement in the attack.
Vital World Cup ski competition pulled out of Utah over low snow accumulation
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
An international ski championship that's considered one of the last qualifying events for the 2026 Winter Olympics is being pulled out of Utah over low snow totals.
Angry U-Haul driver claims impatient driver prompted road rage confrontation, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A U-Haul driver who says he was angry at another driver for not waiting for him to move was arrested in Park City on Monday for allegedly hitting the other driver's vehicle intentionally.
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.
UDOT plans closures in Provo Canyon for blasting as it seeks to widen highway
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
State transportation officials are warning drivers to plan ahead this weekend, as they prepare to carry out blasting and other work associated with a planned expansion of the highway that runs through Provo Canyon.
Former hospital employee with history of stealing from hospitals arrested again
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man with a history of stealing from hospitals has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $25,000 worth of supplies in Lehi.
Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
A transit-to-trail service that Park City launched for the first time this summer and fall is now being tested in the wintertime.
'A lot for everyone': Sundance releases programming for final Utah film festival
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's final Sundance Film Festival is approaching, and audiences can expect a diverse range of films along with a celebration of the event's history in Park City.
Famed Michelin Guide to zero in on Utah's Wasatch region in 2026 edition
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
Utah could earn its first-ever culinary Michelin star as the renowned Michelin Guide plans to highlight its growing Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back for its 2026 edition.
These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of Utah resorts are planning to open this week following northern Utah's first big storm of the season, and there's more snow on the way.
Multiple crashes close part of US 6
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated Nov. 30 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple crashes on U.S. 6 on Sunday night led to some westbound lanes being closed.
Teen killed in rollover crash near Utah-Wyoming border
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A 15-year-old girl was killed and an 18-year-old woman injured in a crash Thursday morning on I-80.
Measles confirmed in 8 students at Wasatch High; Utah's total eclipses 100 infections
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Measles cases are on the rise at Wasatch High School as eight students have been infected. The state's total cases now exceed 100.
