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Lawmakers propose bill to combat cell phone use in schools


Lawmakers propose bill to combat cell phone use in schools

SALT LAKE CITY – Two state lawmakers introduced a bill Monday that would give school districts more power to restrict cellphone use. Senator Lincoln Fillmore (R-South Jordan) and Representative Douglas Welton (R-Payson) of Utah are proposing this K-12 legislation for the 2025 General Assembly. Fillmore joined KSL at Night to discuss what this bill entails. […]

Famous world map preserved in new airport home


Famous world map preserved in new airport home

SALT LAKE CITY – The popular world map from the old Salt Lake City Airport has been safely transported to its new home. This home is located in Hall B of the new airport, right next to the escalator in the central tunnel. John Kunz was the stonemason who helped with the job. He says […]

National Park Service celebrates 108th anniversary


National Park Service celebrates 108th anniversary

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Park Service celebrated its 108th anniversary on Saturday. According to the Library of Congress, Yellowstone was the first national park to be designated in 1872. The new concept emerged from the conservation movements of the 19th century. However, a separate service to manage the national parks was not immediately created. […]

Search for woman in Grand Canyon National Park continues


Search for woman in Grand Canyon National Park continues

SUPAI, Arizona (AP) — Search crews again combed the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday in search of an Arizona woman who has been missing since a flash flood several days earlier. National Park Service officials said 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson fell into Havasu Creek above the mouth of the Colorado River at […]

Jordan High School student killed in parking lot stabbing


Jordan High School student killed in parking lot stabbing

SANDY, Utah – A 16-year-old Jordan High School student is dead after being stabbed in a parking lot Friday night. Sandy police confirmed the incident occurred in the parking lot of the Mountain America Expo Center on State Street. Haney said emails were sent to parents explaining the incident and providing information on how to […]

Algal bloom warnings are in effect in two areas of Pineview Reservoir


Algal bloom warnings are in effect in two areas of Pineview Reservoir

OGDEN, Utah – Algal bloom warnings are in effect for portions of the Pineview Reservoir, the Weber-Morgan Health Department announced Thursday. The warning applies to the Port Ramp Marina area of ​​Pineview Reservoir and the south end near 5900 East, the health department said on social media. The post also noted that an E. coli […]

Park City School District announces new inclusion efforts


Park City School District announces new inclusion efforts

PARK CITY, Utah – The Park City School District has announced a new inclusion and anti-bullying campaign for the 2024-25 school year. The district said the “We All Belong” campaign is designed to create a welcoming and inclusive school environment. “As the children of Park City return to school, we as their educators stand ready […]

Has Mexican food become bland? Maybe…


Has Mexican food become bland? Maybe…

Editor’s note: This is an editorial. Like a news article, an editorial is based on facts but also contains opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and bear no association with our editorial staff. SALT LAKE CITY — Everyone in Utah has a favorite Mexican restaurant. Except maybe the newcomers from […]

Walmart in North Logan evacuated after implausible bomb threat


Walmart in North Logan evacuated after implausible bomb threat

LOGAN, Utah – Police concluded a bomb threat at the Walmart in North Logan was not credible after searching the store. The threat said a bomb would be placed at the Walmart in North Logan on August 11. North Park Police Chief Kent Goodrich said police responded by evacuating the Walmart out of an abundance […]

Bus driver from Utah takes third place in international competition


Bus driver from Utah takes third place in international competition

SALT LAKE CITY — In a few weeks, students will be boarding their buses and heading back to school. A bus driver from Utah’s Canyons School District was just named one of the best bus drivers in the world. Jeremy Klung took third place in an international bus driving competition where he had to maneuver […]