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Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers say that at least one of the tiny roundworm species recently found living in the Great Salt Lake is a previously undiscovered nematode species.
Jazz close strong in Memphis behind career night from Keyonte George
Keira Orton, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 11:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Jazz finished strong Friday night in Memphis, riding a career performance from Keyonte George to a 130-126 win over the Grizzlies at FedExForum.
'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 11:50 p.m. | Save Story
As if anyone needed a reminder, the Red Rocks are pretty good at gymnastics.
Complete team performance guides Mammoth to win over Kraken
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 11:27 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth defeated the Kraken 5-3 on Friday night as their special teams shine with Vejmelka recording 33 saves.
Student housing planned for site of abandoned 'eyesore' Provo apartment complex
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Provo apartment complex described as an "eyesore" and a "nuisance" in city documents is set to become housing for BYU students after Utah development firm Cole West announced its acquisition of the property.
Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:48 p.m. | Save Story
Unseasonably warm weather is changing a beloved Cache Valley tradition. Sleigh rides at Hardware Wildlife Management Area are still running, without snow, and the elk herd still in the hills.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Utah convenience store chain provided online gambling, prescription meds, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
A half dozen people were arrested Thursday following the execution of search warrants at four convenience stores in Salt Lake County looking for online gambling and illegal drug sales.
Camp Floyd's 'Spirit of the Season' shows how soldiers celebrated holidays 160 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
A holiday celebration is planned at Camp Floyd State Park to show what life was like for soldiers stationed at the former Army base back in the late 1850s.
Army sergeant to face court-martial in Georgia base shooting that wounded 5
Russ Bynum, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. Army soldier accused of shooting five people at a Georgia base in August will stand trial in a military court on charges including attempting murder, Army prosecutors said Friday.
Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Arturo Ruvalcaba has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging he was injured during an encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents outside Salt Lake Community College's Taylorsville campus.
'Devoted public servant:' Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich dies at 72
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich died Thursday night, according to the social media posts of several Utah politicians.
Charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student accused of kidnapping baby at Costco
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Weeks after a BYU-Idaho student was accused of kidnapping a baby from Costco in Idaho Falls, the Bonneville County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon that charges will be dismissed.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.
Logan chiropractor accused of inappropriate touching
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
A chiropractor in northern Utah is facing multiple counts of forcible sexual abuse accusing him of touching two women inappropriately while giving them adjustments.
'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Few people in the state of Utah know the impact Kyle Whittingham has had on the Beehive State better than current BYU head coach Kalani Sitake.
Have You Seen This? Video captures dramatic eruption of Kīlauea Volcano in Hawaii
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Kīlauea Volcano located Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii last week began its latest eruption episode.
Got an old Utah Jazz jersey? The team is willing to trade it for a new one
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are bringing back their jersey exchange this month, for fans looking to update their jersey for the holidays.
'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.
'He's a legend': After 21 years, Utah's Kyle Whittingham to 'step down' as head coach
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
No football coach at the University of Utah has done more, and had more success, than Kyle Whittingham.
Trump appears in newly released photos from Epstein estate
Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters | Posted Dec. 12 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Democrats on a congressional oversight panel released more than a dozen new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including photos of now-President Donald Trump.
Bangerter Highway reopened after shots fired during road rage incident; no injuries reported
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Northbound lanes of state Route 154 were temporarily closed after shots were fired in the area of 1800 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
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Sports »
Jazz close strong in Memphis behind career night from Keyonte George
- 'It's going to be pretty exciting': Red Rocks provide glimpse into upcoming season
- Complete team performance guides Mammoth to win over Kraken
- 'One of the few guys who can be in the hall of fame at both schools:' Utah reacts to Kyle Whittingham stepping down
- Got an old Utah Jazz jersey? The team is willing to trade it for a new one
Outdoors »
Great Salt Lake's latest species discovery gets a name fit for the lake's native history
- Warm weather impacts elk-viewing sleigh rides in Cache Valley
- Park City brings Bonanza Flat bus back for the winter after successful seasonal launch
- Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
- Utah's snowpack off to 'slow start' amid 'whiplash' start to 2026 water year
World »
Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'cease all shooting'
- Judge blocks new effort to detain Kilmar Abrego
- Rare fresco of Jesus as the 'Good Shepherd' uncovered in Turkish town visited by the pope
- IOC decision on transgender athlete participation now expected early next year
- US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela's coast after first ship taken, sources say
Voces de Utah »
US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case
- Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
- Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
- Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
- Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Business »
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
- Instacart's AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
- Lululemon CEO McDonald to step down; shares rise 10%
- Creekstone Energy studying nuclear power to support world's largest data center campus in Utah
- 'It is our problem': Gail Miller donates $10M to bolster Salt Lake homeless services
Politics »
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
- House Republican health care plan does not extend Obamacare subsidies
- 'Devoted public servant:' Former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich dies at 72
- Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
- Trump says Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'cease all shooting'
