Here's what a new military communications manufacturing facility will bring to Utah

4 injured in crash involving a bus, multiple cars in Salt Lake City

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:12 p.m.

A crash involving a bus and multiple cars has left one person with critical injuries and three others with injuries that are not life-threatening injuries on Thursday, Salt Lake police say.

Human remains found at Lake Mead's Swim Beach for 3rd time amid dramatically dropping water levels

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:36 p.m.

More human skeletal remains were discovered at Lake Mead's Swim Beach area Monday night, officials said, marking the third time authorities have reported finding remains at the beach amid the lake's rapidly receding shoreline.

Police seeking woman they say stole over $2K worth of cigarettes in front of employee

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:59 p.m.

Police are searching for a woman who they say walked into a Millcreek Walgreens, filled a bag with over $2,000 worth of cigarettes and walked out. The same woman is wanted in connection with similar thefts in Murray, Bountiful and West Jordan, police say.

Several churches vandalized in Sandy and Orem

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:32 p.m.

Police are searching for vandals who hit a number of buildings that belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU training camp notes: How deep will BYU's secondary run in 2022?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:04 p.m.

Not always a position of strength at BYU, the cornerback room has grown in depth and quality.

Are just 2 men behind billions of the auto warranty spam calls?

Brian Fung, CNN Business  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 7:37 p.m.

"We have been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty." Just two men may be responsible for an overwhelming share of the billions of auto warranty spam calls that have hit U.S. phones, officials say.

UVU opens Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy, announces Pence visit

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:06 p.m.

Utah leaders gathered at UVU to celebrate the official opening of the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy, a facility for helping students learn about politics and civic involvement. The school also announced that former Vice President Mike Pence will visit there in September.

RSL fights for playoff spot in the 'wild west' of MLS play

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 6:28 p.m.

In a normal season, RSL's win over the Seattle Sounders might mean it was contending for the top spot in the conference, but things out west are a little crazier in 2022.

Cox says Time calling him 'the red-state governor who's not afraid to be woke' helps no one

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 6:02 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday fumed at the headline plastered on top of Time's article about him published that morning.

Utah lawmakers looking at changing rule banning conversion therapy

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 5:19 p.m.

Utah lawmakers are considering scrapping an occupational rule banning conversion therapy more than two years after it took effect by executive order of then-Gov. Gary Herbert, prompting outcry from the LGBTQ community.

Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone hot spring

The Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 4:46 p.m.

Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after an employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park. Officials say the discovery on Tuesday led to the temporary closure of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and its parking lot.

Cox says Utah, other Western states will have to cut back on Colorado River use

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 4:10 p.m.

Utah's governor said there's "not enough" water for all the states' river allocations based on current conditions and outlooks.

Have You Seen This? Brewers' slide gets the best of Dodgers reporter

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 3:34 p.m.

The Dodgers broadcast crew couldn't stop laughing Wednesday when reporter David Vassegh went down Bernie Brewer's slide at American Family Field.

Judge appears willing to unveil some of Mar-a-Lago affidavit

Terry Spencer and Michael Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 3:24 p.m.

A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to put forward proposed redactions as he committed to making public at least part of the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's estate in Florida.

Man attacked, killed woman he once dated, then killed himself, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 3:01 p.m.

Two people found shot to death in Taylorsville Wednesday had previously dated and died in a murder-suicide, police confirmed Thursday.

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Walking the walk in Ogden

Visit Ogden  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 3:00 p.m.

We've compiled some of our favorite, walkable adventures that pair well with Ogden's signature events. Spend a few extra hours, or maybe an extra day to get a better taste of what makes our vibrant community tick.

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Why Russian mothers with 10 children are being awarded as 'heroines'

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 2:58 p.m.

Russia President Vladimir Putin revived the old award to bolster patriotism, encourage larger families.

Medical groups, 20 states weigh in on Idaho abortion lawsuit

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 2:33 p.m.

Medical groups and states across the U.S. are watching as a legal battle over abortion rights pits the deep-red state of Idaho against the Department of Justice.

'We need you': Utah Gov. Cox pleads for Utahns to do more to prevent suicide

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 2:10 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox opened his monthly PBS Utah news conference on Thursday with a passionate plea to Utahns, especially as kids gear up to go back to school.

Brother of injured Little League World Series player added to Utah's roster

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 2:08 p.m.

Brogan Oliverson will replace his big brother Easton on the Utah team's roster, the Little League Word Series announced Thursday.

Utah confirms 3,538 new COVID-19 cases, 13 additional deaths over past week

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 2:00 p.m.

Utah health officials on Thursday confirmed 3,538 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, as well as 13 additional deaths.

Police seek public's help finding 99-year-old Utah murder victim's body

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 1:29 p.m.

West Valley police are asking the public to help find the body of an elderly woman who was killed by her grandson, then disposed in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in November.

Trump executive pleads guilty in tax case, agrees to testify

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 12:57 p.m.

A top executive at former President Donald Trump's family business has pleaded guilty to evading taxes. The deal could potentially make him a star witness against the company at a trial this fall.

Inside the first tiny home built for village envisioned to house Salt Lake's chronically homeless

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 12:44 p.m.

The Other Side Academy and Salt Lake City leaders unveiled this week what would be the village's first tiny homes — if the village wins approval from the Salt Lake City Council.

Youth mental health is in crisis. Are schools doing enough?

Jocelyn Gecker and Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 12:12 p.m.

This year's back-to-school season will restore a degree of pre-pandemic normalcy. But many of COVID-19's lasting impacts remain a troubling reality for schools. Among them: student mental health reached crisis levels last year.

Allegiant Air begins service to 2 new destinations at Provo Airport

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 11:21 a.m.

The low-cost airline competition is heating up at Provo Airport.

What recession? US consumer spending still churning despite record inflation

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 11:05 a.m.

Persistent inflation hasn't compelled consumers to stash their credit cards as overall spending in July jumped more than 10% over the same time last year.

Are race-based teacher layoffs in Minneapolis legal?

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:48 a.m.

In an attempt to remedy "past discrimination," Minneapolis Public Schools and Minneapolis Federation of Teachers have mutually agreed that white educators would be laid off or reassigned ahead of less-senior minority faculty.

Scientists say new climate law is likely to reduce warming

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:16 a.m.

Climate scientists say the new spending package that President Biden just signed will trim future warming a bit. The president Tuesday signed a climate law that include $375 billion in incentives to produce clean energy, as part of an overall budget bill.

Preliminary plan in works to bring professional baseball to Cache County

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:23 a.m.

If all goes as planned, professional baseball will be coming to Cache Valley.

Drug deal gone bad ended in fatal shooting in Draper, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:20 a.m.

Draper police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting at an apartment complex last week. The accused gunman was already on probation for shooting another man in 2019.

Why counting shorebirds may fill a missing piece in the Great Salt Lake conservation puzzle

Jacob Klopfenstein  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 9:00 a.m.

A recent shorebird survey aims to provide conservationists and land managers with more information they need for better decisions on how to preserve the lake's wetlands.

Utah School for the Deaf makes history with new football team

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:50 a.m.

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind has a new eight-person, co-ed football team. It's a field of dreams for many of the students participating.

Girl Scouts add a new raspberry cookie to the lineup

Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:27 a.m.

The Girl Scouts are adding a new, raspberry-flavored cookie to the lineup.

Road To Zero Fatalities: Number of US men killed in crashes more than twice that of women

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:05 a.m.

One driving instructor said right away it's clear right the differences between how boys and girls approach the new skill. Statistics show that male drivers are involved in more deadly accidents.

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Learn anywhere from Kenya to Utah

Utah Online School  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 8:00 a.m.

Because UOS students can start earning high school credit as early as seventh grade, they have increased flexibility later on with an in-person high school schedule.

New York to London in 3½ hours? Meet Boom Supersonic's Overture jet

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:39 a.m.

New York to London in 3½ hours? Seattle to Tokyo in six hours? A jet maker has big plans for its fast planes.

What's causing the recent US heat waves?

Daniel Trotta, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 6:50 a.m.

Much of the western United States will be gripped by a heat wave this week, with temperatures in some parts of California soaring above 110 Fahrenheit on Wednesday.

Utah school investigates whether athlete is transgender after state championship win

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 6:18 a.m.

After a competitor "outclassed" the rest of the field in a girls' state-level competition last year, the parents of competitors called into question the winner's gender.

Mitt Romney shares thoughts on water, Utah Tech during visit to St. George

Mori Kessler, St George News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:38 p.m.

While visiting Southern Utah as a part of a tour to various parts of the state, Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney shared his thoughts Utah Tech, Lake Powell and other issues.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: Ways you can save money at the gas pump

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:13 p.m.

Inflation remains high for several reasons and one of the biggest is tied to gas prices. But you can bring down the price you pay with some relatively simple changes in your driving habits.

Kids-for-cash judges ordered to pay more than $200M

Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 9:39 p.m.

Two former Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks have been ordered to pay more than $200 million to hundreds of people they victimized in one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.

What the bishops knew: Church releases details, timeline about Arizona sex abuse case

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 9:32 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a lengthy statement Wednesday detailing what it called "egregious errors" in an Associated Press story earlier this month about the church's abuse help line and a case of child sexual abuse in Arizona.

This former Utah Jazz player just listed his Salt Lake City home for sale

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:57 p.m.

Former Utah Jazz fan favorite Joe Ingles has put his Salt Lake City home up for sale.

Have You Seen This? 1 man found a use for floppy disk drives — making music

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:17 p.m.

The Floppotron 3.0 is a musical instrument made entirely out of computer hardware. In this video, it plays a medley of "Star Wars" music.

Authorities release name of man killed by police in Utah-Arizona border standoff

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 7:36 p.m.

The person killed by St. George Police during a standoff at the Utah-Arizona Port of Entry along Interstate 15 earlier in the month has been identified as 83-year-old Raymond Derek Gladman.

Is it time to rethink the 'Mighty 5'? Tourism leaders by this Utah park think so

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 7:09 p.m.

Tourism experts at one Utah county want to revisit "Mighty 5" to help slowing visitation numbers.

Maine man narrowly missed by large metal object that likely fell from a plane

Amy Simonson, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 6:39 p.m.

Maine Capitol Police screener Craig Donahue was returning from his lunch break when he heard a "loud thud" and the sound of metal rolling.

Summer flying has been rough, but smoother skies could be ahead

Forrest Brown, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 5:35 p.m.

We can't say that we weren't warned.

West Bountiful man had 4 drugs in his system when he hit, killed bicyclist, charges say

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 5:02 p.m.

Sean Douglas Mikesell, 29, had four different drugs in his system when he hit and killed a North Salt Lake man riding a bicycle and injured the man's daughter, charging documents state.

Ogden domestic violence shelter announces plans to expand

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 4:31 p.m.

The YCC Family Crisis Center announced that it will be expanding with plans to build an apartment building near its campus to meet the need for transitional housing.

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Why BYU must remember the best revenge is playing well

Dave McCann, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 4:23 p.m.

Five games on the Cougars' schedule could be considered 'revenge games,' but they'd be wise to put such thoughts aside.

A tiny island nation is experiencing its first COVID outbreak. Here's how Utahns are helping

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 4:09 p.m.

In the wake of the Marshall Islands' first COVID-19 outbreak, the Utah Marshallese Association is collecting donations of medical items.

2 men, 19, died Sunday after crashing in Lehi

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 3:27 p.m.

Two 19-year-old men were killed Sunday after crashing in Lehi, police said.

District attorney touts success with new diversion program, says only 8% reoffended

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 2:54 p.m.

Salt Lake County District Attorney says after two years, his office's new diversion program resulted in more than 300 successful graduations and only 8% recidivism.

Man and woman found dead in Taylorsville shootings

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 2:38 p.m.

A man and woman were killed early Wednesday in shootings in Taylorsville, police said.

Here are the highlights of Utah Jazz's 2022-23 schedule

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 2:21 p.m.

New goals, new players, new coach and now a new schedule.

Giuliani faces grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe

Kate Brumback, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 17 - 2:04 p.m.

Rudy Giuliani has left an Atlanta courthouse after spending several hours before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal attempts to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.

Utah man's 'eye-popping' catch breaks Idaho fishing record

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 1:55 p.m.

A Utah man has placed himself in the Idaho record books this month with an "eye-popping" catch, according to Idaho wildlife officials.