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State wildfire danger remains high despite recent rain
That brings Utah’s total to 980 fires since Jan. 1, 2024. Since the beginning of the year, 31 wildfires have sparked in Summit County and 14 in Wasatch. Across the state, Iron County has seen the most with 73. The largest fire in the state, the Silver King Fire,...
Utah files ambitious lawsuit to take control of 18.5 million acres of federal public land
Utah is suing the federal government over how it manages public land in the state, again. But unlike past legal challenges, which target specific national monuments or policies, the scope of the lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is massive, questioning whether the Bureau of Land Management’s claim to 18.5 million acres […]
Southern and Eastern Utah Residents Warned of Potential Flash Floods Amid Storms Late Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Heavy rainfall is forecasted for southern and eastern Utah, raising the risk of flash flooding starting late Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City warns that thunderstorms could bring significant moisture to the region, causing flooding in vulnerable areas.
Mormon church bans trans members from working with children, broadens other restrictions
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has broadened its restrictions on transgender members and banned them from congregational roles that involve children. Why it matters: The change is one of many new policies announced this week that single out transgender members for restricted participation and inferior status in Utah's dominant religion.
Cost of Utah’s execution of Taberon Honie topped $288K, not including legal expenses
Utah prison officials on Tuesday released their estimated price tag of executing Taberon Honie earlier this month, reporting a total cost of more than $288,000. That estimate includes the cost of operations on the taxpayer’s dime within the Utah Department of Corrections for the execution itself — and does not include legal expenses involving the […]
KSL.com prep football player of the week: Lehi's Devaughn Eka
LEHI – Trailing by 7 in the first game of the season, the Lehi Pioneers needed something to spark its offense against Davis. Alas, they turned to the ball carrier for help. And 62 yards later, off an off-tackle outside run, junior running back Devaughn Eka caught an edge and scored his first touchdown of the game. Two minutes later, Eka scored again, stood up and flexed toward his sideline, indicating his strength and power.
Jim Harding has High Expectations for the Utah Offensive Line
Utah offensive line coach Jim Harding spoke this week about how the unit is coming together as we inch closer to the beginning of the season. The line is always such a tough unit to project, but the Utes seem to feel comfortable with their group. "I think we've had...
Utah County works to adapt as '100 year storms' challenge local cities
OREM, Utah (KUTV) — Cities are claiming that they are seeing "100 year storms," meaning the massive monsoon weather is unique to their city and statistically hits once about every 100 years. From a county perspective, the Utah County Emergency Director said they are always adapting their responses to...
Police urge caution and patience after rollover accident in Tooele City
After a single vehicle rolled on SR-112 last week, police want to remind drivers to slow down. The accident occurred near mile marker six on SR-112 around 7:52 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 13, according to Cpl. Colbey Bentley, Tooele City Police Department’s public information officer. At the time of the accident, a green 2003 Ford Escape was traveling westbound when their vehicle rolled.
Investigation open over claims of Salt Lake City police officers alleged misconduct with body
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple city and state officials confirmed that there is an open investigation of multiple Salt Lake City police officers engaging in alleged misconduct with a body. On Wednesday, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office told KSL that it was aware of the incident reported by...
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