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(FILE) - A sign at the entrance to the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork is pictured on Monday, Marc...
Alexander Campbell

Payson man arrested, accused of 60 counts of child sex abuse

A Payson man was booked into the Utah County Jail and faces 60 charges relating to child sex abuse, following a monthslong investigation
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The Utah State capitol pictured by Chopper 5 on Jan. 10, 2025....
Daniel Woodruff

Utah House, Senate GOP leaders want another income tax cut

Ahead of Utah's legislative session next week, top Republican lawmakers are laying out their priorities, including a potential tax cut.
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Handcuffs used at the decommissioned Draper Prison....
Michael Houck

American Fork man charged for kidnapping, sexually abusing teen girl

A Utah man who allegedly kidnapped a teenager and drove her to Missouri in July is facing several felony charges.
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Joseph Silva, a suspect in several cases and fleeing from police, trying to flee from police on Mar...
Michael Houck

Helicopter footage shows lengthy police chase with man who fled again days later

Newly obtained video shows police trying to arrest a man who fled from police in Salt Lake County. 
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Utah Rep. Phil Lyman speaks during Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate held at the Eccles Bro...
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News

US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman’s challenge of Utah primary system

The United States Supreme Court announced Monday that it had declined to hear the case of a Republican gubernatorial candidate who challenged Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's process for appearing on the general election ballot.
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Draper Library is asking for volunteers for its all-ability activities program....
Tamara Vaifanua

Looking Out for the Good: Draper Library looking for volunteers for All Abilities Activity program

The Draper Library is looking for volunteers to help with its All Ability Activities program.
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The new officers of the Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement being sworn int...
Karah Brackin

Officers swear into the newly formed Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement

Dozens of officers were sworn into the newly created Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement on Monday.
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First responders on the scene of a crash involving a semi and a car in Tooele Monday morning....
Michael Houck

Crash involving semi and car slows down traffic in Tooele

A crash involving a car and a semi affected multiple directions of traffic in Tooele on Monday morning.
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes, Senate President J. Stuart Adams and House Spe...
Daniel Woodruff

Supreme Court declines to hear Utah’s lawsuit over public lands

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit by the state of Utah seeking the return of nearly 20 million acres of public lands.
7 hours ago
Photos from the scene of a West Jordan crash on 7800 South that killed a pedestrian early morning J...
Mary Culbertson

Pedestrian killed in West Jordan crash

One person was killed in a crash in West Jordan on Jan. 13, 2024.
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You could spend months in Garfield County and still not see it all. (Alex Cabrero, KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero

New luxury resort in Garfield County is one-of-a-kind

Highway 12 alone has Red Canyon, Bryce Canyon National Park, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and several other amazing places to see between Panguitch and Torrey.
19 hours ago
A part of Utah's sports community is celebrating the life of a beloved athlete. Lacrosse player Mar...
Shelby Lofton

Memorial game played for beloved lacrosse player, coach

A part of Utah's sports community is celebrating the life of a beloved athlete. Lacrosse player Marcus Gundersen died unexpectedly late last year.
20 hours ago
A driver died Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical emergency and driving off the road, acc...
Alton Barnhart

Driver dies in wreck after having a medical emergency, police say

A driver died Sunday afternoon after experiencing a medical emergency and driving off the road, according to the West Jordan Police Department.
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Preparing for garden season? Now's the time to look into seed catalogs. (Canva)...
KENNEDY CAMARENA

Preparing for garden season: Seed catalogs 101

It might be the beginning of a new year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be time to prepare for your summer garden.
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As Utah firefighters helped to battle raging wildfires in Southern California this week, local anim...
Andrew Adams

Humane Society, Best Friends help to relocate pets from California

As Utah firefighters helped to battle raging wildfires in Southern California this week, local animal advocates were taking steps to show support by creating space for displaced pets.
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Alton Barnhart

‘Having fun;’ man arrested after high-speed chase, police say

A Texas man was arrested after a high-speed chase Sunday morning, according to Utah County Sheriffs, claiming he said he was 'having fun.'
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The Best Friend Animal Society Sanctuary and Pet Adoption Center are housing displaced shelter pets...
Carlysle Price

Utah pet shelters house Southern California pets amid wildfires, ask locals to adopt

Utah pet shelters opened their doors to Southern California animals in need of a safe place to stay. Now, they're asking Utahns to do the same.
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The Great Salt Lake near the north end of Stansbury Island in Tooele County on Thursday. A study re...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Study says 2 key crops are harming Great Salt Lake; state unsure on recommendations

A new study finds two crops are major contributors to Great Salt Lake's water woes, but researchers say there are solutions that can drastically improve flows to the lake.
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A vehicle sits upside down in the Spanish Fork River following an accident on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025...
Emma Benson

‘It was all a blur’: Spanish Fork man recounts jumping into freezing river to rescue trapped driver

Preston Haun was driving home with his wife on Friday night when he heard a crash.
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Salt Lake City police respond to an incident at City Creek Mall on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (KSL TV...
Jacob Freeman

Police seize ‘mostly assembled rifle’ at City Creek Mall

The Salt Lake City Police Department said officers seized a "mostly assembled rifle" at City Creek Mall on Saturday.
2 days ago
A South Summit Fire District firetruck (South Summit Fire District)...
Jacob Freeman

Firefighters respond to Kamas house fire

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Kamas Saturday. Luckily, it appeared to first responders that nobody was home.
2 days ago
FILE - The 2025 New Year's Eve numerals are displayed in Times Square, on Dec. 18, 2024, in New Yor...
Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Associated Press

10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025

With the end of 2024 around the corner, you might be reflecting on financial goals for 2025. Whether you're saving to move out of your parents' house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated
2 days ago
A vehicle sits upside down in the Spanish Fork River following an accident on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025...
Diana Jones

Car rolls over into the Spanish Fork River

Around 8 P.M. on Friday evening a car rolled over into the Spanish Fork River.
2 days ago
Protesters rallied at the Utah state capitol on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025....
Brian Carlson

Protesters rally in support of public land protection

Hundreds of protesters rallied Saturday at the Utah state capitol, who want more done to protect Utah's public lands. They hope to get the attention of state leaders to preserve two of Utah's national monuments.
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