Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July
SALT LAKE CITY — The Fourth of July has arrived, bringing with it barbecue, family reunions, patriotism and the chance to watch fireworks while celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For Jewish Americans, an additional celebration began Friday night: the start of Shabbat, their weekly...
How To Use Venmo Without Getting Burned
MILLCREEK, Utah – Peer-to-Peer payment apps have exploded in popularity, and Venmo is one of the most popular. KSL Investigators set out to learn how to use Venmo, while avoiding the possible pitfalls while using the app to transfer money. Once upon a time there were three ways to pay – cash, check, or charge. Times ha
Semi-truck rollover critically hospitalizes man, sparks small grass fire
A rollover accident involving a semi-truck on the southbound I-15 ramps to eastbound I-80 hospitalized one in critical condition and sparked a grass fire on Saturday evening.
Fireworks return to Bonneville Salt Flats as volunteers prepare for cleanup
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — As thousands of people prepared to celebrate Independence Day at the Bonneville Salt Flats, volunteers and land managers asked visitors to clean up after themselves to protect one of Utah's most iconic landscapes. The Bureau of Land Management approved the use of fireworks at...
He carved out a career telling Utah’s biggest sports stories. Now this reluctant legend...
Longtime Deseret News columnist Lee Benson will be inducted into the Utah Sports Hall of Fame this fall. His story, like those he spent a career telling, is worth the read.
How This BELOVED Couple-Owned Local Institution Won Hearts in Salt Lake City, UT
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM–3 PM & 5 PM–10 PM, Sat-Sun 10:30 AM–3 PM & 5 PM–10 PM. Since 2010, this couple-owned local institution on East Broadway has been redefining what a downtown brasserie can be in Salt Lake City. Chef Ryan Lowder and his team built The...
Residents displaced after house catches fire in Riverton
RIVERTON, Utah (KUTV) — Firefighters responded to a house fire in Riverton after the residents called 911, reporting that their garage was full of flames. Fire crews were called to a house fire late Saturday night near 12400 S 2700 W, according to officials with the Unified Fire Authority.
Riverton home engulfed in flames after sound of explosion; occupants escape, cause under investigation
RIVERTON, Utah, July 4, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a two-alarm blaze Friday night that engulfed a Riverton home and forced two occupants to flee after they heard popping noises followed by what they described as an explosion. The fire was...
Centerville police prepare for possible teen takeovers during Freedom Festival
CENTERVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Fireworks and teens have proven to be a tricky combination for Centerville during Fourth of July festivities. Last year, teens threw a lit firework into a crowd, causing minor injuries. This year, Centerville police said they will be watching closely for groups of teens because...
10 Utah Fireworks-Worthy Food Stops For A 4th Of July Weekend
A holiday weekend tastes better when the best stop is the one you almost did not plan. Utah’s Fourth of July appetite is bigger than picnic chips and whatever survives in the cooler; it wants smoky plates, loaded baskets, sweet treats, and the kind of casual meal that keeps everyone happy between parades, lake time, an

















