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Teacher Resigns After Brandishing a Firearm During a Preplanned School Lockdown Drill

A high school teacher in Utah has resigned from his position after reportedly pulling a gun out in his classroom during a lockdown drill. KSL reported that a 40-year-old teacher resigned from Hillcrest High School on Monday, November 2, according to the Canyons School District. The outlet has not named the teacher, who has not been arrested or charged with any crime. However, Unified Police have forwarded the case to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office for consideration.

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The 10 Utah Craft Schools Where You Can Learn Old School Skills

One school near Orderville teaches blacksmithing to kids as young as six. Yes, six. I love that a first grader can swing a hammer at glowing steel and walk away with a story nobody else in class can top. The surprises keep stacking up. A school in Salt Lake City...

Salt Lake City, UT · 2d
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No. 9 BYU vs. No. 3 Utah Preview & Predictions | HQ CFB

Leger Douzable and Danny Kanell preview and break down No. 9 BYU vs. No. 3 Utah.

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From Tonga to Utah's Capitol: Doug Fiefia celebrates historic Senate election

SALT LAKE CITY — The DJ counted down, balloons dropped and a crowd of supporters erupted in cheers as Doug Fiefia celebrated an election night victory that marked a historic milestone for Utah's Tongan-American community. For Fiefia, a Republican state representative who is poised to become the first Tongan-American...

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Utah Is About to Require Work Proof for Medicaid. One State Already Started. It Did Not Go Smoothly

Starting January 1, 2027, hundreds of thousands of Utah adults on Medicaid will need to prove they are working, volunteering, or in school to keep their coverage. The new rule — part of the federal One Big Beautiful Budget Act — requires 80 hours a month of qualifying activity. Miss the requirement, miss the coverage.

Utah · 2d

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69-year-old Utah woman killed driving in wrong direction on I-80 Oct. 24

EVANSTON, Wyo. — A Utah woman was killed Oct. 24 after she reportedly entered and drove westbound in the eastbound lane of travel on Interstate 80 near Evanston and was hit by an oncoming truck. The truck driver, according to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, was uninjured. A report made...

Evanston, WY · 1d

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Recent flooding gives Lake Powell a boost, experts say drought concerns remain

LAKE POWELL, Utah (ABC4) — Recent storms brought historic flooding to southeastern Utah, sending a surge of water into Lake Powell and giving the reservoir a much-needed boost. Lake Powell has risen nearly 20 feet since the beginning of October, but despite the increase, the reservoir remains at only about 26% capacity. Water experts say […]

Lake Powell, UT · 15h

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The 3 most beloved Utah restaurants that are now gone: El Sol, Left Fork Grill and Passion Flour

Utah’s dining scene has already said goodbye to other distinctive local favorites, and the list keeps growing beyond Salt Lake City’s downtown core. These three independents lasted from a decade…

Salt Lake City, UT · 1d

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10 Old-Fashioned Utah Yarn Shops Where Knitters Still Find Skeins The Big Chains Stopped Carrying

A yarn shop in Utah started in 1904 as a side business for a doctor’s optometry practice. Yes, eyeglasses and wool, sharing one roof. That same shop now calls itself the oldest yarn shop in America. It has stayed in one family for three generations, which feels almost unreal next to big-box craft aisles.

Utah · 2d

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'Heavy loss': Torrential rain in Southwest takes out beloved rock formations

The American Southwest is currently in the grip of a series of historic flooding events, with at least one analyst, Colorado State University climatologist Russ Schumacher, labeling the widespread weather system a once-in-a-thousand-year occurrence. This video created with the assistance of AI. Earlier this week, floodwaters attributed to what's forecast...

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Utah business bankruptcies climbing fast, putting customers' money at risk

WEST VALLEY CITY — New numbers suggest more Utah businesses are struggling. Nationwide, business bankruptcy filings jumped 11.4%, while in Utah, filings jumped nearly 27%, according to data shared with the KSL Investigators from LendingTree. "It's certainly not great news," said LendingTree's Matt Schulz. Schulz says higher interest rates,...

Utah · 1d

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Stuart Adams’ primary loss shook up GOP leadership. Then came the midterms

Every two years after Election Day, Utah’s lawmakers choose who will lead their parties in the Legislature. These top dogs set state priorities and decide which bills ultimately see the light of day, all of which eventually trickle down, informing how all Utahns live their lives. But in 2026,...

Utah · 12h

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‘Blue tsunami’ hits Utah: House Republicans on pace to lose 17 seats, breaking supermajority

By the time Utah’s election night results were posted at 9 p.m. Tuesday, it was already clear that Democrats were sweeping the nation in a scathing rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.  Though margins indicated Democrats here were performing far better than they usually do, Utah’s congressional races largely came down as […]

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2 rescued from southern Utah reservoir that received a rare fall surge

Two people were rescued from the Gunlock Reservoir area after their truck got stuck. The reservoir surged to 109% capacity due to heavy fall rainfall over past few weeks. Authorities warn against crossing swift water as conditions become unpredictable and dangerous. GUNLOCK, Washington County — Authorities in southwest Utah are...

Washington County, UT · 2d

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Utah House Democrat gains slip slightly as 2 races flip, but GOP still pacing to lose 15 seats

As more votes are tallied in Utah’s legislative races, two House races have flipped, putting a few Republican candidates ahead of Democrats that were in the lead on election night.  In the race for Summit and Wasatch counties’ House District 59, Republican Luke Searle is now leading Democrat Celeste Johnson for the open seat being […]

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Utah woman on 'Holiday Baking Championship' shares her best gingerbread cookie

SALT LAKE CITY — The newest season of the "Holiday Baking Championship" returned to the Food Network this week. Twelve bakers put their creativity, skill and teamwork out there as they make festive treats while the clock counts down. One of those bakers is Utah's own Jean Andrew from...

Logan, UT · 2d

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Report: More than 1 in 5 Washington County residents on Medicare; Utah could top 1 million by 2056

Medicare provides about $6 billion in federal health funding to Utah residents, according to a new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Medicare health insurance covers nearly 490,000 Utahns as of 2026. The report states that this number could “more than double” within the next three decades. Meaning, by 2056, Utah could have over 1 million beneficiaries from Medicare.

Washington County, UT · 1d

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Wasatch Back Democrats hold narrow leads in 2 Utah House races

Preliminary election results show Republican Luke Searle is ahead of Democrat Celeste Johnson in the race for Utah House District 59. They are separated by over 450 votes. The seat covers Wasatch County, Park City and part of the Snyderville Basin. Summit County voters favor Johnson while more Wasatch County...

Wasatch County, UT · 2d

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Betting is high stakes among young gamblers — even in a state where gambling is illegal

SALT LAKE CITY — "I do bet on football on occasion — just who's going to win or lose." He's a high school student who asked KSL not to use his name, proclaiming his skill for predicting sports and political speeches. "I haven't lost yet," he said. He...

Utah · 19h

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Utah hospital group to manage $48.2 million in federal rural health funding

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah Hospital Association subsidiary will manage nearly $48.2 million in federal funding for rural hospitals and health care providers, with grants expected to be awarded through roughly 60 contracts. The Utah Healthcare Education & Research Foundation will oversee applications, budgets, payments and performance...

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