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Residents speak out against proposed land use rules in San Juan County

Residents speak out against proposed land use rules in San Juan County

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents packed a meeting in San Juan County to voice concerns about proposed rules for how property owners can use their land.
Derek Brown outlines his priorities as Utah's new attorney general

Derek Brown outlines his priorities as Utah's new attorney general

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the newly inaugurated Utah attorney general, Derek Brown told members of the press on Thursday that he plans to continue all litigation initiated by his predecessor.
Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June

Utah superintendent Sydnee Dickson to step down in June

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 4:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson announced Friday she will step down from her post in June.
Advisories issued as snow returns to northern and central Utah

Advisories issued as snow returns to northern and central Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 10 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's next storm could bring some valley snow in Utah's northern half and up to a foot of snow in high-elevation areas like the upper Cottonwood canyons.
Herriman man charged in 'heinous and cruel' killing of ex-girlfriend

Herriman man charged in 'heinous and cruel' killing of ex-girlfriend

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say killed his ex-girlfriend and then put her body in a box in the trunk of his car, which wasn't discovered for several hours, has been charged with aggravated murder.
Several Utah school districts affected by vast PowerSchool cyberattack

Several Utah school districts affected by vast PowerSchool cyberattack

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Student data from several Utah school districts was compromised following a recent cyberattack of the popular PowerSchool online education platform.
Salt Lake father arrested for allegedly abusing 2-month-old

Salt Lake father arrested for allegedly abusing 2-month-old

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A father was arrested for investigation of aggravated child abuse after his 2-month-old son was taken to a local hospital with a brain bleed.
How to donate: Local Utahns rally to support southern California wildfire victims

How to donate: Local Utahns rally to support southern California wildfire victims

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through southern California, multiple local efforts in Utah are in motion to aid those affected.
Church of Jesus Christ asks local children's Primary groups to plan yearly service projects

Church of Jesus Christ asks local children's Primary groups to plan yearly service projects

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has invited its Primary organizations around the world to plan yearly service projects, expanding a history of children's service in the church.
2 brothers arrested in connection with NYE drive-by shooting investigation

2 brothers arrested in connection with NYE drive-by shooting investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second man has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Valley City on New Year's Eve.
Ex-wife of Bluffdale murder suspect said judges denied protective order requests

Ex-wife of Bluffdale murder suspect said judges denied protective order requests

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Johnson's ex-wife said she endured years of emotional abuse in their marriage, and when she attempted last year to secure protective orders amid her ex's increasingly disturbing behavior, judges denied her requests.
Springville student arrested after allegedly threatening another student with a gun

Springville student arrested after allegedly threatening another student with a gun

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A student at Springville High School was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening another student with a gun.
UDOT completes around $1 billion in construction in 2024

UDOT completes around $1 billion in construction in 2024

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is marking some major milestones as it wraps up around a billion dollars in construction heading into 2025.
Why a Utahn's lawsuit over his wife's death is going back to trial

Why a Utahn's lawsuit over his wife's death is going back to trial

Annie Knox, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

An electrician said the asbestos he tracked home from work decades ago robbed him of his life partner. Now, he's getting a new shot at holding a Utah company accountable for her death.
Taylorsville police search for person who reportedly 'slashed' 2 men after asking for money

Taylorsville police search for person who reportedly 'slashed' 2 men after asking for money

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police said Friday they were still looking for a person who they say reportedly "slashed" two men with a knife after being "upset" about the amount of money they gave him Thursday night.
Gov. Cox signs first executive order of 2nd term to fast-track large infrastructure projects

Gov. Cox signs first executive order of 2nd term to fast-track large infrastructure projects

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced an executive order on Thursday requiring state environmental agencies to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
Utah's flu cases are spiking

Utah's flu cases are spiking

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has seen a big spike in severe flu cases, with 829 reported hospitalizations statewide, according to data from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4.
Teen sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his 13-year-old sister

Teen sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his 13-year-old sister

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joseph Landers was sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his 13-year-old sister after pleading guilty to manslaughter in September.
Some of the most innovative tech products KSL.com found at CES 2025

Some of the most innovative tech products KSL.com found at CES 2025

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

CES is one of the premier tech events in the world. Here are a few products that stood out to KSL.com tech reporter Logan Stefanich as he wandered the showroom floors.