Utah County
State parks off to a busy start for Memorial Day holiday weekend
All but three of the 33 Utah state parks that offer camping are chock full this Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Provo school administrator to work on suicide prevention full time
Dr. Greg Hudnall, associate superintendent of the Provo City School District, is stepping down next month so he can focus all of his attention on preventing teen suicide. Read more »
Timpanogos Cave open for tours Saturday
Timpanogos Cave National Monument will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial Day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25. Read more »
Salt Lake City ranked the 14th healthiest major city in America by NerdWallet
Salt Lake City was named the 14th healthiest city in America, according to a study by NerdWallet. Read more »
Man killed in fall near Bridal Veil Falls
Police were working Wednesday night to identify a man who was killed after falling almost 200 feet near Bridal Veil Falls. Read more »
KSL viewers raise more than $81,000 for Oklahoma tornado victims
SALT LAKE CITY - More than $81,000 was raised in a six-hour period Tuesday night for victims of the massive tornado in Moore, Okla. Read more »
$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average
Lawmakers met Wednesday for the first meeting of the Education Task Force. The task force was created during the most recent legislative session to advance long-term planning and goals for public... Read more »
4 reasons why you need to paraglide at Point of the Mountain
Paragliders travel from all around the world to soar at the Point of the Mountain. There are four main reasons why you should try paragliding at this Utah landmark. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »
Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated
Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »
Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend
Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »
Utah to dry out this week
A wave of storms left Utah soggy over the weekend, but the state should continue to dry out as the week progresses. Temperatures will actually shift to the 80s, with the National Weather Service predicting a good chance for a sunny... Read more »
'Count My Vote' Republicans weigh next move on caucus changes
The prominent Republicans behind the group threatening to launch an initiative to give candidates an alternative to the caucus and convention system, are still deciding their next move after the... Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
Six hospitalized in Saratoga Springs rollover accident Saturday night
An accident in Saratoga Springs resulted in six hospitalized. Police responded to a call around 9:30 of an accident near 1200 west and SR-73, about one and a half miles away from the Crossroads... Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
Deseret News wins awards for education, environment, family reporting
When it comes to meaningful reporting on education, the environment and the family, Deseret News reporters stand out in the Rocky Mountain region. Read more »
Utah soldier presumed dead in Afghanistan
Family members believe a Utah County soldier missing in action in Afghanistan has been killed. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem
Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »
Salt Lake City School Board considering property tax increase
The Salt Lake City School Board is considering a property tax increase that would cost an additional $12.65 per year on a $100,000 home. Read more »
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Man killed in fall near Bridal Veil Falls
Police were working Wednesday night to identify a man who was killed after falling almost 200 feet near Bridal Veil Falls. Read more »
Salt Lake City ranked the 14th healthiest major city in America by NerdWallet
Salt Lake City was named the 14th healthiest city in America, according to a study by NerdWallet. Read more »
4 reasons why you need to paraglide at Point of the Mountain
Paragliders travel from all around the world to soar at the Point of the Mountain. There are four main reasons why you should try paragliding at this Utah landmark. Read more »
$2.6B needed for Utah to reach per-pupil national education spending average
Lawmakers met Wednesday for the first meeting of the Education Task Force. The task force was created during the most recent legislative session to advance long-term planning and goals for public... Read more »
Crime estimated to increase as temperatures rise: How to protect your assets
As the temperatures continue to rise, more people are going outside and out of town for activities and vacations, leaving homes and cars unattended — often for days. The change in weather... Read more »
Mia Love announces she's officially running against Matheson — again
Mia Love made it official Saturday at the GOP state convention — she’s once again challenging Utah’s only Democrat in Congress, Rep. Jim Matheson, for his 4th District seat. Read more »
'We're here to serve all boys,' Utah Scout executive says
More than 40 local Scouting leaders will participate in a national meeting of the Boy Scouts of America in Texas this week, during which a vote will be taken on a new membership policy. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Memo to the government: Feel free to spy on me
Recently, we learned that the government seized phone records of reporters hoping to discover leaks and "sources" and perhaps a recommendation for a good sushi place. Read more »
Troopers using new approach to keep roads safe this Memorial Day weekend
The Utah Highway Patrol will be hitting the roads in extra large numbers for the Memorial Day weekend, and their enforcement efforts will be guided by a database of crash information. Read more »
State parks off to a busy start for Memorial Day holiday
All but three of the 32 Utah state parks that offer camping are chock full this Memorial Day holiday weekend, but people can visit for the day to boat, hike or picnic. Three state parks offer... Read more »
KSL viewers raise more than $81,000 for Oklahoma tornado victims
SALT LAKE CITY - More than $81,000 was raised in a six-hour period Tuesday night for victims of the massive tornado in Moore, Okla. Read more »
Timpanogos Cave open for tours Saturday
Timpanogos Cave National Monument will kick off its 90th summer season Memorial Day weekend, with the first cave tour of the year on Saturday, May 25. Read more »
Fly a flag for Cody: Army confirms Utah man died in Afghanistan explosion
A Utah County man originally listed as "missing in action" this week after a bomb went off next to him in Afghanistan was confirmed "killed in action" Saturday night by the Army. Read more »
Former Jazzman Thurl Bailey named ambassador to Utah refugee community
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community. Read more »
Utah facing $1.2 billion-dollar water pollution problem
Utah water quality regulators say a $3 increase per household on sewer rates would help the state address the most challenging water pollution problem they've seen since the federal Clean Water Act... Read more »
Provo school administrator to work on suicide prevention full time
Dr. Greg Hudnall, associate superintendent of the Provo City School District, is stepping down next month so he can focus all of his attention on preventing teen suicide. Read more »
Utah State runner Brittany Fisher gaining strength after 50-foot fall from a Southern Utah cliff
Whatever happened to Brittany Fisher, the former Utah State student-athlete who fell from a cliff in the middle of the night? Glad you asked. Read more »
Utah added 43,000 more jobs in April 2013 compared to April 2012
The Utah Department of Workforce Services reported Friday that Utah’s employment rate for April 2013 grew by an estimated 3.5 percent, adding 43,100 jobs to the economy compared to April 2012. Read more »
About Utah: Without fanfare, the National Ability Center in Park City has taken the 'dis' out of disability
Since 1985, the National Ability Center in Park City has shown people with so-called disabilities how to adapt and enjoy the many benefits of sports and recreation. Read more »
Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend
Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40... Read more »
Six hospitalized in Saratoga Springs rollover accident Saturday night
An accident in Saratoga Springs resulted in six hospitalized. Police responded to a call around 9:30 of an accident near 1200 west and SR-73, about one and a half miles away from the Crossroads... Read more »
'Count My Vote' Republicans weigh next move on caucus changes
The prominent Republicans behind the group threatening to launch an initiative to give candidates an alternative to the caucus and convention system, are still deciding their next move after the... Read more »
Mental state of dad accused of shooting 5-month-old son investigated
Josh Petersen, the man accused of killing his infant son, appeared in court Monday. His medical history is now in the process of being evaluated. Read more »
Photo gallery: Law enforcement asks people to secure most important cargo by buckling up
The Utah Department of Public Safety launched its Click It or Ticket campaign Monday with an interesting display at the state Capitol. A pickup truck was suspended in midair with a strap made of... Read more »
BYU Wilkinson Center's east entrance gets a facelift
Demolition crews began removing an east-facing portion of the Wilkinson Center on Wednesday. The canopy and the drop-off area it sheltered were part of the student center's original design when the... Read more »
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