Could trains be moved underground in the heart of Salt Lake City?

CVS and Walmart cut pharmacy hours, close some locations earlier, citing staffing shortage

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

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An apparent shortage of pharmacists is forcing CVS and Walmart to reduce the hours of its pharmacies, as they close earlier in thousands of locations.

Utah Indian Child Welfare Act Bill held up in committee

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A state version of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act was tabled by lawmakers in a committee meeting Thursday.

'Hunting for spoons': Washington teen causes quite a stir with custom spoon jewelry

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

One teen is taking a popular jewelry wave from the 1960s and adding a modern twist.

School bus hits, kills high school girl in Sandy

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A school bus hit and killed a high school student on Friday afternoon in Sandy.

Have You Seen This? Swimmers have no idea how close they are to unseen tiger shark

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nope. This system makes me write more than one word, but that's really all it takes to sum up this video. Nope.

West Jordan man arrested in child porn, voyeurism investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 3:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man is facing criminal charges for allegedly possessing child pornography and placing hidden cameras in his house, according to prosecutors.

Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. NASA says the dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: The key to saving money on your credit card bills

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

More Utahns are carrying debt, but the thing is – many of those folks have no idea how much interest they are paying on their debt.

Sandy man threatened to kill parents after shooting TVs, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Criminal charges were filed Friday against a Sandy man accused of making multiple attempts to kill his parents and go on a killing spree and firing multiple rounds at TVs inside their home.

Bills addressing piglet theft, funding for rural mental health advance in the House on Friday

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers approved funding for two additional mental health crisis response teams for Cache County and the Uintah Basin.

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood by easing restrictions on groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.

Kidnapped teen girl is rescued using SafeUT app, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old girl who police say was abducted by a stranger while walking home was rescued over the weekend by Salt Lake police after using the SafeUT app.

Utah safety officials, NAACP, react to death of Tyre Nichols

Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Public Safety together with the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP have called the death of Tyre Nichols a "despicable act of violence and inhumanity."

Advisories issued as Utah's snowy winter continues

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another 1 to 2 feet of snow could fall in the Wasatch Mountain between Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Why are there so many Latter-day Saint ambassadors?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saints are in top U.S. diplomatic positions around the world. Church missions and world-class language programs might be why.

Former Murray mayor accused of spitting in driver's face in road rage case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former longtime Murray Mayor Dan Snarr was charged Thursday with spitting in another driver's face during a road rage incident. But Snarr denies that he intentionally spit.

Mentor at Millcreek youth treatment facility charged with sexual abuse

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man who police say was employed as a mentor at a youth treatment facility in Millcreek has been charged with inappropriately touching one of the residents.

Photo gallery: Hollywood descends on Utah for Sundance 2023

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 27 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year's Sundance Film Festival marks the first time in two years that the film industry is able to gather in person in Park City to celebrate the work of up-and-coming moviemakers. And that means KSL.com is back with our traditional stars of Sundance photo gallery.

Postseason drought: Are the Runnin' Utes bound for an NCAA Tournament bid?

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Friday morning, Utah ranks No. 40 in KenPom ratings and No. 45 in the official NET ratings, which helps seed the 68-team NCAA Tournament.

Lori Daybell says her constitutional rights have been ignored and wants case dismissed

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lori Vallow Daybell is asking a judge to dismiss her case because she has yet to have a jury trial.

Bad omen for drivers: It's only January, but gas prices are already surging

Matt Egan, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Normally, prices at the gas pump drift lower during the dead of winter as lousy weather keeps Americans off the roads. But something unusual is happening this year: Gas prices are rocketing higher.

Unique cowboy and skiing sport on display in Heber City

Jed Boal, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking for a wild, action-packed event for your family this weekend that combines Utah's cowboy culture and its ski culture, head up to Heber City. 

Agents report finding child porn, bag of children's underwear in Utah man's home

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man was arrested Thursday and accused of having hundreds of child pornography videos in his home as well as a bag of children's underwear.

4 people safe after explosion in Lehi home

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

An explosion in a Lehi home Friday morning caused major damage to a home. All four residents at the home got out with only minor injuries.

'Ball of fire': Utah man severely burned during backyard accident with gasoline

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man suffered severe burns to his hands and face while trying to start a fire in his backyard fire pit.

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Top 5 reasons to start meal planning

Beehive Meals  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Planning your upcoming meals can reduce stress, save money and time, and even makes it simpler to choose healthy options for your family.

Empowering Latina moms to find a place in STEM

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nonprofit Club Ability is expanding its services to help moms get involved in STEM.

Colorado baker loses appeal over transgender birthday cake

Colleen Slevin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Colorado baker who won a partial U.S. Supreme Court victory after refusing to make a gay couple's wedding cake because of his Christian faith has lost an appeal in his latest legal fight.

Grand jury probes faulty Goodyear recreational vehicle tires

Tom Krisher, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 7:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury in Los Angeles is gathering evidence in a criminal investigation of Goodyear recreational vehicle tires that the government blames for crashes that killed eight people.

Utah drought takes toll on small towns, drying up springs, wells

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The town of Stockton in Tooele County is under a building moratorium because it is running out of water and needs $2.4 million from the Utah Legislature for a new well.

Runnin' Utes dominate Beavers to sweep program for first time in Pac-12 era

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah had no players score in double figures in the first half to build up a 16-point lead, but added to the misery for Oregon State in the second half to pull away for a 63-44 win.

GM for Tabernacle Choir retires after 21 years

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Scott Barrick looks back at his career as general manager for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, he sometimes can't believe it happened.

Will Russian athletes compete at next year's Paris Olympics? Here's what the IOC is considering

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russian and Belarusian athletes may be closer to competing in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris despite International Olympic Committee sanctions against their countries over the war in Ukraine.

Hundreds turn Wasatch Front Regional Council meeting into anti-gondola protest

Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Wasatch Front Regional Council on Thursday voted to release its transportation plan for public comment during an uncharacteristically charged meeting.

McDonald's, In-N-Out, and Chipotle are spending millions on minimum wage referendum

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

California voters will decide next year on a referendum that could overturn a landmark new state law setting worker conditions and minimum wages up to $22 an hour for fast-food employees in the nation's largest state.

Why Mitt Romney says US support of Ukraine is good for America

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mitt Romney says if Americans say the United States should not spend money to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, they should probably say the U.S. shouldn't spend money on its own national defense either.

Hikers survive 24-hour ordeal in Zion National Park; helicopter rescue successful

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two out-of-state hikers marooned in freezing temperatures for more than 24 hours were rescued from a remote part of Zion National Park via helicopter Saturday.

National Archives asks former US presidents, vice presidents to check for classified documents

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Archives asked former U.S. presidents and vice presidents on Thursday to re-check their personal records for any classified documents or other presidential records.

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Is your business missing out on additional stimulus funds that are still available?

Mellor & Associates   |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your business could be missing out on tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars in refundable payroll tax credits and not even realize it.

Can frustrated BYU basketball snap skid against 'magic' of No. 22 Saint Mary's?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU welcomes No. 22 Saint Mary's to the Marriott Center on Saturday night (8 p.m. MT, ESPN2) for the final time as WCC mates.

Shot or shots fired outside Taylorsville High, police say

Pat Reavy and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three teenage boys are being questioned by police following a report of a shot or shots being fired in the parking lot at Taylorsville High School, prompting the lockdown of several schools on Thursday.

Utah Inland Port Authority has moved away from 'sketchy crap,' new director says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Inland Port Authority officials on Thursday updated the state Legislature on their progress after a damning audit was published last year.

NASA marks 20 years since space shuttle Columbia disaster

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA is marking the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia tragedy with somber ceremonies during its annual tribute to fallen astronauts.

Utah House votes to ban transgender surgeries and puberty blockers for kids

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The full Utah House voted on Thursday to approve a bill that would ban sex reassignment surgeries for Utah minors, as well as place an indefinite moratorium on new treatments.

5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death

Adrian Sainz and Rebecca Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.

Have You Seen This? Food delivery interrupts basketball game, but it may be a stunt

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Someone at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh had a hankering for two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Or so it seemed.

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Manti Te'o was ready to tell his story. This Utah filmmaker helped him do it

Lottie Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before agreeing to direct "Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist," a Netflix documentary that revisits the Manti Te'o catfishing saga, Tony Vainuku wanted to know how Te'o was doing and why he hadn't told his story.

What's behind northern Utah's 'brown clouds'? New study pinpoints a major source

Carter Williams, KSL.com and Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new federal study offers a stronger look at the pollution sources during winter inversions, including a previously unreported chemical.

California authorities see no link between dance hall shooter and victims

Brendan O'Brien, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles-area investigators have found no connection between the victims of a mass shooting at a Monterey Park, California, dance hall and the elderly man who carried out the massacre last weekend, authorities said.

1 year in prison ordered for man in scheme to steal millions from government

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain a $99 million contract from the government was ordered to serve a year in federal prison and forfeit over $2 million from multiple banks accounts.

Utah Legislature gives final passage to school choice scholarships, teacher raises

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate passed the Utah school choice bill Thursday, paving the way for private school vouchers and increases to teacher salaries.

Is the COVID pandemic over? What World Health Organization says

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is the COVID-19 pandemic about to be officially over?

Cab driver wanted for allegedly groping passenger

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for a cab driver who allegedly touched a woman inappropriately while driving her to a Midvale hotel.

The 'adventurous' West: Jazz in the middle of extraordinarily deep playoff race

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jazz head coach Will Hardy summed it up this way: "The West is adventurous right now." Maybe more so than it's ever been.

Asteroid coming exceedingly close to Earth, but will miss

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

An asteroid the size of a delivery truck will whip past Earth on Thursday night, one of the closest encounters ever recorded. NASA insists it will be a near miss.

This GOP Utah congressman was named to the House 'weaponization' committee

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah congressman will serve on a House subcommittee Republicans created to investigate the Biden administration.

Utah woman is one of nearly 100 double-living organ donors in the world

Ashley Moser, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

In January, Robin Vedaa became one of nearly 100 in the world who are double-living organ donors, donating not one but two organs while alive.

'Purely a political act': Venezuelans criticize Utah's move to halt humanitarian parole program

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 26 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Venezuelan community says Utah's decision to sue to halt a humanitarian parole plan makes no sense since it has been successful and decreased border encounters.