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The art of optimism
— Salt Lake City artist Trevor Dahl creates whimsical, optimistic 'good happy stuff' art meant to spread positivity, drawing on his own journey from low self-confidence to embracing a hopeful outlook through therapy and…
Some Utah poll workers concerned about safety this year amid national tension over elections
— Utah County and Salt Lake County election officials report increased difficulty recruiting poll workers this year amid national tension over election security, and are boosting security measures including drop box…
Man accused of falsely reporting shooting faces real charge
— A West Valley City man, 22, faces a second-degree felony charge for emergency reporting abuse after falsely telling 911 dispatchers a shooting occurred so police would respond faster over his impounded car.
Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees
— The Utah Senate confirmed Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the Utah Supreme Court by a 26-2 vote, filling out the expanded seven-member court and replacing former Chief Justice Matthew Durrant and…More: KSL's Inside Sources , Salt Lake Tribune , Utah Policy All 4 reports
Utah woman's family connection inspires 25 years of helping kids in foster
— Lindsay Kaeding, CEO of Utah nonprofit Raise the Future, discusses her 25-year career supporting foster children, inspired by her family's adoption of her brother, and highlights ways Utahns can get involved.
Moab man dead in apparent murder-suicide attempt
— A 30-year-old Moab man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot after shooting a 33-year-old woman, who remains in critical condition; police say they are not seeking suspects.More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Moab Sun News , The Times-Independent (Moab) All 14 reports
Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations
— Utah lawmakers on a legislative interim committee are weighing new regulations on Flock automatic license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns, while police argue the technology has helped solve major crimes.More: Fox 13 All 2 reports
Police identify man killed in crash near Heber
— Utah Department of Public Safety identified 18-year-old Aiden Lee Keele of Heber City as the driver killed Monday evening when his pickup collided with a westbound FedEx semi-truck on U.S. 40 near Heber.More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News All 7 reports
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Holy Score: Bear Bachmeier, BYU's winning ways and the ingredients needed for a Heisman Trophy campaign
— An analysis of BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier's Heisman Trophy chances, examining team success, individual performance and media exposure needed for a serious campaign, including the upcoming Notre Dame matchup.
Bountiful maintenance shop saves dollars by keeping repairs 'in-house'
— Bountiful's in-house maintenance shop, staffed by six full-time mechanics, saves the city an estimated 75% compared to outsourcing repairs for about 900 pieces of equipment, according to fleet supervisor Jared Edge.
Film society sets long-awaited reopening target for historic Tower Theatre
— Salt Lake Film Society announced the historic Tower Theatre, closed since 2020, will begin major renovations in spring 2027 and reopen in 2028, its centennial year, though $8.5 million more is still needed to complete…More: ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 5 reports
Fire sparks on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake
— A fire broke out on Fremont Island in the Great Salt Lake on Wednesday, burning an estimated 25-30 acres by early afternoon while air and ground crews worked to suppress it. The cause remains under investigation.More: ABC 4 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KUTV 2News All 5 reports
Davis County officials OK sales tax hike, which will generate an extra $15.98M per year
— Davis County commissioners unanimously approved a 0.2% sales tax hike, raising rates to 7.45% in most cities starting Jan. 1, generating nearly $16 million annually for transportation, public safety and a planned…
Kirk family puts UVU on notice they intend to sue
— The Kirk family filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, its police department, former UVU President Astrid Tuminez and the state of Utah, alleging negligence and inadequate security led to Charlie…More: ABC 4 , Fox 13 (YouTube) , Fox 13 (YouTube) , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune All 15 reports
2 women missing, presumed dead at Sand Hollow; Jet Ski driver charged
— A person was arrested on suspicion of automobile homicide after two women went missing at Sand Hollow Reservoir near Hurricane, Utah. Neither woman was wearing a life jacket, and alcohol is considered a possible factor.More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , Cedar City News (Iron County) , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 13 reports
John Curtis breaks with Trump, calls for AI regulations
— Utah Sen. John Curtis and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester called on Congress to hold swift public hearings with AI executives to shape regulatory policy, a stance diverging from President Trump's approach to AI oversight.
How a Renaissance masterpiece came to Provo
— BYU's Museum of Art in Provo unveiled a decade-long restoration of a rare gold-leafed plaster replica of Ghiberti's Renaissance masterpiece 'Gates of Paradise,' after the casts traveled from Florence to BYU-Hawaii…
The drive to perfect: Westminster University golfer's championship summer
— Westminster University junior Ashley Lam won the Utah Women's State Amateur Championship, defeating six-time champion Kelsey Chugg, earning recognition from the Utah Senate and continuing her pursuit of a professional…
Mona residents file appeal seeking to overturn approval of data center project
— Mona residents' group Mona Cares filed an appeal to overturn Juab County's approval of a large data center project near the town, alleging the process lacked transparency and proper notice.
Woman charged in fiery ATV crash in southern Utah receives jail time, probation
— A 25-year-old woman was sentenced to 105 days in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty to negligent vehicle operation in a fiery ATV crash near Sand Hollow State Park that injured four people…
Utah AI industry voice agrees 'slowdown' would be beneficial
— Kevin Williams, CEO of Utah-based AI consulting firm Ascend AI, says a slowdown in AI development could be beneficial, citing concerns about bad actors, financial crime, and the risk of AI monopolies outpacing…More: ABC 4 , KJZZ , KSL , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KSL's Inside Sources , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , Salt Lake Tribune , Salt Lake Tribune All 11 reports
