Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

'The Odyssey' just got an R rating. That's a much bigger deal than it sounds

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Odyssey" has received an R rating and that carries more than it may seem for Christopher Nolan's expensive epic.

Blaze sparks above Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wildfire sparked Saturday above Red Butte Garden on the University of Utah campus.

US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

Kareem Chehayeb, Bassem Mroue, Seung Min Kim and Munir Ahmed, Associated Press  |  Updated June 20 - 6:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to discuss details of an interim agreement to halt the war, after Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon.

Sandy firefighters urge hydration, reparation after heat injury rescue

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures soared into the 90s Friday causing a heat injury rescue, firefighters warned hikers to be prepared for summer weather, including proper hydration.

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Terje Solsvik, Reuters  |  Posted June 20 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI ​tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a negative impact, the country's prime minister said.

St. George therapist shares healing journey through music, aims to help others

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George therapist, Cory Reese has navigated his own healing journey through creating music, and has turned that into helping others through his therapy practice.

Invest like a woman: Female investing habits examined

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're worrying about dark clouds lurking over the stock market and are unsure what to do, you might consider this advice: Invest like a woman.

Have You Seen This? Cute idea at the finish line ends in disaster

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The good news is that this couple escaped their tumble without any injuries. The bad news is the picture-perfect finale was ruined.

Utah DNR rejects recommendation to ban cougar trapping on public lands

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted June 20 - 2:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wildlife Board of Utah's Division of Natural Resources "unanimously rejected" a proposed change to cougar trapping rules during a meeting on Thursday.

Have a parks idea for South Salt Lake's downtown area? The city wants your input

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in South Salt Lake are seeking resident input for its downtown parks master plan.

PARTNER

Josh Groban reveals his favorite duet in his career

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 20 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The singer's dad put the trumpet aside decades ago to raise a family. "I was amazed at how getting back on that bike for him was instant," Groban said.

Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight

Devi Shastri, Associated Press  |  Posted June 20 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county. And experts say there's no clear end in sight.

Man arrested for investigation of reckless burning after Memory Grove blaze

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated June 20 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person is in custody and has been booked for investigation of reckless burning after a fire burned a section of Memory Grove in Salt Lake City on Friday morning.

'This is pretty significant': 480-acre conservation easement secured at base of Payson Canyon

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 480-acre conservation easement was secured at the base of Payson county, in a partnership between neighboring cities Payson and Lehi. Local outdoor recreationists have been working on preserving the area for decades and call it a "significant" milestone for future generations.

SPONSORED

Test Drive: The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor is the best Explorer yet

Jason Bell  |  Posted June 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you want a rugged family hauler that checks every box, it's tough to imagine anything better than the Explorer Tremor.

Team Utah heads to Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

It was a big day for Team Utah Friday as athletes headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

2 injured, including firefighter, in Tremonton tire shop fire

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Updated June 20 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A firefighter and another person were sent to the hospital following injuries sustained in a tire shop fire in Tremonton on Friday morning.

Investors see Micron earnings as pulse check of AI rally momentum

Laura Matthews, Reuters  |  Posted June 20 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Investors are seeking signs that the U.S. stock market rally fueled by AI has more life left in it, and the ​upcoming Micron Technology earnings will check the pulse of chip demand to see if it is still accelerating.

After a car crash left a Sandy animal shelter in limbo, leaders are hopeful for its recovery

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders at the Utah Animal Adoption Center in Sandy say they're facing a financial strain after a crash damaged the building in April.

Man shot, killed at Taylorsville gas station

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed in Taylorsville early Saturday during a fight at a Speedway gas station.

Dead fish sightings highlight bigger issue for Provo River

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

State wildlife workers have been fielding concerned calls about dead fish along the Provo River, likely a symptom of congregations of carp further upstream.

Former treasurer of youth baseball league charged with embezzling about $76,000

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 20 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan woman is accused of buying numerous products from Amazon and Walmart not approved by the West Jordan Copper Hills Baseball League.

Most Utahns reject political violence. Why are some still willing to justify it?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 20 - 7:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News poll says support for political violence rises when Utahns view it as defending liberty, free speech or the Constitution, yet most Utahns still reject it.