'The Office' actor Rainn Wilson encourages Weber State grads to 'keep hope alive'

Thrills and spills as Dixie High seniors paint Sugarloaf sign

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted April 27 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Seniors from Dixie High School were hanging by ropes over the edge of Dixie Rock on Friday morning with white paint and white knuckles.

US 89 closed to southbound traffic at Davis-Weber county line for the weekend

Adam Small, KSL Newsradio  |  Posted April 27 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

It just got harder to get home for people heading to tonight's commencement at Weber State University.

State Republican convention: Donald Trump endorses Trent Staggs in Senate race

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted April 27 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Republican delegates are meeting in Salt Lake City to select the party's nominees for the 2024 elections for federal, statewide and statehouse races.

Utah family shares their experience with 3 boys who have autism

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a Utah family wants to share their personal experience of learning to adapt and grow with the disorder.

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Storyteller Glenn Rawson leads tour exploring history of cowboys, early pioneers

Southwest Adventure Tours  |  Posted April 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Glenn Rawson is host of the Great American West & Cowboy Tour July 25-Aug. 1, complete with stories, insights and fun stops.

'Dixie Express' train sculpture makes journey to its forever home in Enterprise

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted April 27 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A metal train sculpture created by local artist Matt Clark will now greet visitors to Enterprise.

NASA looking to researchers at Utah State University to problem-solve farming on Mars

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 27 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of researchers at Utah State University has been experimenting with farming methods to help NASA learn how to survive on Mars.

Fast start propels Utah Warriors by Old Glory DC for rain-soaked win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kieran McClea was one of four try scorers, and the Warriors jumped out to a 21-0 start and pulled away for a 31-24 win over Old Glory DC in the eighth game of the season.

Mitt Romney profiled in YouTube series about inspirational people. Here's what he values in life

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted April 26 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mitt Romney says he's never measured his life by what happens at the ballot box.

St. George police add automated license plate readers to crime-fighting tool kit

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted April 26 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The St. George Police Department has been experimenting with a crime-fighting tool that is now being implemented.

Biden administration delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes

Jarrett Renshaw, Reuters  |  Updated April 26 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden administration on Friday delayed its plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that reflected the potential for a political backlash from Black voters in an election year.

'A dream I always had': Somos Foundation scholarships helping Latinos go to college

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Somos Foundation has helped more than 800 Latino students over the years with scholarship money and announced the latest 20 recipients at an event on Thursday.

Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 26 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some residents in the Ivins area are worried that new water reservoir would ruin an outdoor space everyone enjoys.

Donald Trump to visit Utah for fundraiser event

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted April 26 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Donald Trump is set to come to Utah during the last week of June for a private campaign fundraiser, the Deseret News confirmed Thursday.

Utah's Jonah Elliss becomes latest in family to join NFL, selected No. 76 overall to Broncos

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Utes defensive end had a year left of eligibility at Utah but decided to try his hand at being the latest member of the Elliss family to play in the NFL.

Historic Boeing Starliner space flight could land in Utah

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted April 26 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing is finally ready to carry astronauts into space.

BYU's Kingsley Suamataia selected in 2nd round of 2024 NFL draft by Kansas City Chiefs

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former five-star offensive tackle who moved back home to play football at BYU after initially signing with Oregon has found a new home in the NFL.

Former Utes safety Cole Bishop selected No. 60 overall by Buffalo Bills in NFL draft

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three years and several accolades later as a three-year starter at safety, Bishop became the latest defensive player from Utah drafted to the NFL.

'I want to be productive': Utah prison inmates find purpose by helping each other

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 26 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A program at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City is helping inmates learn how to solve problems, deal with anger, and address the root issues that led them to prison.