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Sam Herrera is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach her at sherrera@ksl.com.

Ogden man arrested for alleged participation in Capitol riot

A 66-year-old Utah man is accused of a felony and several misdemeanors related to his alleged participation in the Capitol riot.
3 days ago

“How quickly life can change:” Family shares statement following 5-year-old’s accidental shooting death

Following the accidental death of a 5-year-old in Santaquin, his family reminded others to remember "how quickly life can change."
6 days ago

Algae bloom warnings in place in parts of Pineview Reservoir

The Weber-Morgan Health Department announced Thursday that parts of the Pineview Reservoir are under algae bloom warnings.
7 days ago

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending campaign, staying on ballot in most states

Independent candidate for president Robert F Kennedy Junior will suspend his campaign but stay on the ballot in most states.
7 days ago

Rumors swirl around surprise guest at DNC night 4

Speculation on who another DNC surprise guest could be ranged from Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to pop star Taylor Swift.
7 days ago

Utah files lawsuit over federal government’s control of unappropriated public lands

Utah filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, taking issue with the federal government's indefinite control over unappropriated public lands in the state.
10 days ago

LISTEN: What to expect from the DNC

About 50,000 are expected to visit Chicago for the DNC, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
13 days ago

Mpox declared global emergency amid outbreaks in Africa

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 517 confirmed deaths related to the mpox outbreaks this year so far. 
16 days ago

BYU to get medical school

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did not announce a timeline for the new BYU medical school but said more details would come.
1 month ago

Local Olympians share their thoughts on the return of the Winter Olympics to Salt Lake

Local Olympians looked back at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics as they expressed their excitement for the return of the Games.
1 month ago

UPDATE: Antelope Island fire fully contained

Antelope Island State Park closed until further notice on Tuesday following a grass fire.
1 month ago

Expect road closures in downtown Salt Lake on Pioneer Day

Salt Lake City Police are advising people to plan ahead for Pioneer Day road closures in downtown SLC.
1 month ago

Gov. Cox says he plans to vote for Trump, offers former president support

Gov. Spencer Cox expressed his support and confirmed his endorsement of the former president during his monthly press conference.
1 month ago

LISTEN: Obama expresses concerns over Biden’s chances for reelection

Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed that President Joe Biden should reconsider his campaign's chances.
1 month ago

President Biden tests positive for COVID

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID and had to cancel an appearance in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
1 month ago

LISTEN: Virtual roll call to nominate Biden happening first week of August

The Democratic National Committee is moving forward with a virtual roll call to nominate President Joe Biden during the first week of August.
1 month ago

Saint Mary Magdalene relic stolen from Cathedral of the Madeleine

A spokesperson with the church said the theft was discovered when staff found the shrine that held the Saint Mary Magdalene relic was broken.
2 months ago

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ case dismissed in New Mexico

A judge in New Mexico dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin on Friday
2 months ago

FBI identifies suspect in Ogden teen’s disappearance

The FBI on Friday identified a suspect in the case of a missing Ogden teen who disappeared from Mexico City on June 30.
2 months ago

SLC breaks daily heat record

The National Weather Service said Thursday's temperatures near the SLC Airport broke the daily heat record set in 2021.
2 months ago

Costco raising membership fees for first time in seven years

Costco membership fees will go up by $5 for Gold Star and business members in September, the company said Wednesday.
2 months ago

One injured after fire on Chicago Street in Salt Lake City

The SLCFD said Chicago Street was closed between North and South Temple.
2 months ago

US-191 reopens after landslide at Arches National Park

Moab City noted that it would take time for traffic to move through since the closure had caused a backup.
2 months ago

Couple found dead in American Fork home identified

American Fork Police identified 57-year-old Olin Johnson and his wife, 52-year-old Kerilyn Johnson, as the couple found dead in their home on Thursday.
2 months ago