The end of jet lag? Utah company developing tech to cut travel recovery in half

Bobby Wood's 1st MLS goal leads RSL to 3-0 victory over rival Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 10:04 p.m.

Bobby Wood and Rubio Rubin each scored a goal, and Real Salt Lake went on to down the Colorado Rapids 3-0.

Police: Man severely injured after intentional auto-pedestrian hit-and-run in Salt Lake City

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 10:04 p.m.

A man suffered "severe bodily injuries" after he was intentionally hit by a car in Salt Lake City Friday night, police said.

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Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Updated July 24 - 9:44 p.m.

Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games, taking gold Sunday in the men's 400-meter individual medley.

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Weather service issues multiple warnings across southern Utah as flooding continues

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated July 24 - 9:28 p.m.

The National Weather Service on Saturday issued multiple flash flood warnings across southern Utah that will remain into effect through the night as a result of storms in the area.

The American pandemic day: More kids. More TV. More ZZZs. More time alone

Howard Schneider and Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Posted July 24 - 8:19 p.m.

Americans watched more TV last year, played more computer games, thought and read a bit more, caught up on a little sleep and on average spent an extra hour each day alone and two additional hours wrangling or educating their kids.

University of Utah graduate shooting for Olympic gold in Tokyo

Alex Cabrero, KSL TV  |  Posted July 24 - 7:47 p.m.

Recent University of Utah graduate Alexis Lagan said she was fully prepared to begin her Olympic journey in Tokyo this weekend.

If this flag could talk

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 7:11 p.m.

Another Pioneer Day celebration goes in the books this weekend and for the Sons of Utah Pioneers the festivities mean another significant addition to their clubhouse in Salt Lake City.

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Underwater crawlers? Jeep unveils exciting plans for the future

KSL Cars  |  Posted July 24 - 7:00 p.m.

To celebrate its 80th birthday, the automaker revealed its plans for future technologies, which may take drivers further off road than ever before.

Wildfires blasting through West draw states to lend support

Nathan Howard, Associated Press  |  Updated July 24 - 6:12 p.m.

Out-of-state crews headed to Montana Saturday to battle a blaze that injured five firefighters as the U.S. West struggled with a series of fires that have ravaged rural lands and destroyed homes.

As Utah Warriors open first playoffs since 2018, Mikey Te'o is just hitting his stride

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 6:03 p.m.

The Warriors will open the playoffs Sunday against the top-seeded LA Giltinis.

1 man stabbed, 2 in custody after altercation in Salt Lake City

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 5:17 p.m.

One man was stabbed multiple times and two people were taken into custody Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City, police say.

Messy Grand Teton camp draws bear; Idaho woman fined $5.8K

Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 5:05 p.m.

A judge has ordered an Idaho woman to pay over $5,800 for leaving trash out that attracted a grizzly bear to her campsite in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.

Kraft Macaroni & Cheese ice cream debuts and quickly sells out

Alaa Elassar, CNN  |  Posted July 24 - 4:17 p.m.

Nothing gets cheddar than this.

Have You Seen This? Gymnast's parents watching daughter compete in 2012 Olympics is hilarious

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted July 24 - 3:35 p.m.

Being a parent watching your child perform at the Olympics should be its own Olympic event.

Police: Man arrested after stabbing person 15 to 18 times, shooting at arriving officers in West Jordan

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 2:00 p.m.

A Salt Lake County man was arrested after police say he stabbed another man multiple times before he broke into two homes and barricaded himself from police.

Want a bigger raise? Some US companies push COVID-19 shots for staff

Timothy Aeppel and Ben Klayman, Reuters  |  Posted July 24 - 1:03 p.m.

Kevin Kelly is hitting his anti-vax workers where it may hurt them most: their paychecks.

Utes gymnasts MyKayla Skinner, Grace McCallum begin Olympic journey

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 12:08 p.m.

On Sunday, Utes gymnasts MyKayla Skinner and Grace McCallum will begin their Olympic journey.

As numbers dwindle, how you can help preserve the Beehive State's 1,100 bee species

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 11:15 a.m.

The University of Utah became the first school in the state to be named a "Bee Campus USA" due to its work creating bee-friendly environments and fighting to save bee populations.

Great Salt Lake water levels officially hit an all-time low

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 9:50 a.m.

Water levels at the southern portion of the Great Salt Lake have reached a new record low, federal scientists said Saturday.

'Time to hit the refresh button': Why Utah State is where Blake Anderson needs to be

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 9:02 a.m.

For Anderson, who had seven consecutive winning season and two Sun Belt titles at Arkansas State, there was no reason to leave — until there was, following the death of his first wife Wendy to cancer.

Most unvaccinated Americans don't want shots, new poll says

Tammy Webber and Emily Swanson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 24 - 8:07 a.m.

Most Americans who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19 say they are unlikely to get the shots and doubt they would work against the aggressive delta variant despite evidence that they do, according to a new poll that underscores the challenges facing public health officials amid soaring infections in some states.

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This Utah company will pick up and deliver stuff that you can't

PonyEx  |  Posted July 24 - 8:00 a.m.

With a business model similar to Uber or Doordash, Utah-based PonyEx allows users to download an app and request delivery for almost any kind of item.

Utah grandma, 83, receives karate black belt from Chuck Norris

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 24 - 7:16 a.m.

An 83-year-old Utah woman received a black belt in karate from Chuck Norris 15 years after she developed an interest in martial arts while taking her granddaughter to lessons.

Watch: Former SLCC infielder Eddy Alvarez makes history as Team USA flagbearer at Tokyo Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 10:50 p.m.

The former Salt Lake Community College shortstop made history as the first baseball player to carry the American flag at the Sumer Games when he joined basketball star Sue Bird in leading the U.S. delegation during Friday's opening ceremonies.

Gephardt: When you should book your flight for the best deal

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV  |  Posted July 23 - 10:30 p.m.

Finding that sweet spot in booking a flight so that you're getting the best possible bang for your buck may seem more like an art than science. Real data reveals some do's and some don'ts about the best and worst times to book flights.

Virtual elementary school coming to Salt Lake City School District

Mark Jones, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted July 23 - 9:55 p.m.

The Salt Lake City School District will provide a virtual elementary school option this fall for students in grades K-6.

Family in capsized boat says divine intervention saved them during Bear Lake storm

Matt Rascon, KSL TV and Madison Swenson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 23 - 8:57 p.m.

A boat carrying 14 people, including 11 children, capsized on Bear Lake Thursday night due to stormy conditions. The family spent a harrowing night before park rangers rescued them.

Western wildfires: Crews make progress on huge Oregon blaze

Nathan Howard, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 8:35 p.m.

The nation's largest wildfire raged through southern Oregon on Friday, but crews were scaling back some night operations as hard work and weaker winds helped reduce the spread of flames even as wildfires continued to threaten homes in neighboring California.

Fire department ends search of collapsed Florida condo for remains

Steve Gorman and Brendan O'Brien, Reuters  |  Posted July 23 - 7:27 p.m.

The Miami-Dade County fire and rescue department on Friday declared an end to its search for human remains in the rubble of a Florida condominium tower that collapsed on June 24, killing at least 97 people.

'People are just walking out in the middle of shifts': What it's like to work in a restaurant right now

Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN Business  |  Posted July 23 - 6:33 p.m.

Going out to eat might feel a little different these days. Maybe you're waiting longer for a table, even though the restaurant doesn't appear full. Or maybe your service is slower, and your server seems anxious.

Review: 'Old' is brilliant concept wrapped in a disappointing package

John Clyde  |  Posted July 23 - 5:33 p.m.

Here are a few reasons I think "Old" should be filed under the tab for "Lesser Works" in M. Night Shyamalan's growing film catalog.

Park City fire chief dies after UTV accident while on vacation

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Updated July 23 - 5:08 p.m.

Park City Fire District Chief Paul Hewitt died Friday after he was critically injured while on vacation this week, officials said.

Cleveland's baseball team goes from Indians to Guardians

Tom Withers, Associated Press  |  Updated July 23 - 4:46 p.m.

Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.

State takes action against Utah facility where disabled boy died in hot car

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 4:01 p.m.

After a 12-year-old boy in its care was left in a hot car and died, Roost Services in American Fork is now under conditional status, meaning it cannot accept new clients.

Utah nurse convicted of stealing painkillers, replacing drug with saline

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 3:15 p.m.

A former Intermountain Healthcare nurse was convicted Thursday in federal court of stealing narcotics from a surgical ward and replacing painkillers with saline in syringes to be used by other hospital staff.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted July 23 - 3:00 p.m.

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

2 Latter-day Saint missionaries, 1 from Utah, serving in New Mexico die in car crash

Trent Toone, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 2:20 p.m.

Two full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died and a third was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a head-on collision while the men were serving missions for the church,

Thousands of Utahns celebrate return of this Days of '47 tradition

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated July 23 - 2:02 p.m.

Thousands flocked to downtown Salt Lake City Friday to witness the annual Days of '47 Parade, with many saying they made sure to attend after the longstanding event was canceled last year for the first time in decades.

As wildfire smoke spreads, who's at risk?

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 1:36 p.m.

Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent, including thousands of miles away on the East Coast. And experts say the phenomenon is becoming more common as human-caused global warming stokes bigger and more intense blazes.

Small businesses lifted by return of summer tourists

Mae Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 1:19 p.m.

Small businesses in the U.S. that depend on tourism and vacationers say business is bouncing back, as Americans rebook postponed trips and spend freely on food, entertainment and souvenirs.

Tokyo Olympics begin with muted ceremony and empty stadium

Foster Klug, Associated Press  |  Updated July 23 - 12:14 p.m.

Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with cascading fireworks and made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty stadium, a colorful but strangely subdued ceremony that set a striking tone to match a unique pandemic Games.

The next go-around: Is BYU an option for Big 12 if Texas, Oklahoma take off for SEC?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated July 23 - 12:10 p.m.

Like sands in an hourglass, this is conference realignment, which reared its head again this week with the Houston Chronicle's bombshell report that Texas and Oklahoma have approached the SEC about future membership.

St. George police officer, 39, dies of COVID-19

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted July 23 - 12:05 p.m.

A St. George police officer died of COVID-19 at St. George Regional Hospital on Thursday after a two-week battle with the disease.

Salt Lake City avoids unwanted water year record with help from recent storms

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 11:00 a.m.

As bad as the 2021 water year has been, it officially won't go down as the worst in Salt Lake City history — or second worst, for that matter.

Is it 'futile' to discuss school mask mandates even though COVID-19 cases are surging?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 9:35 a.m.

Children too young to be vaccinated against COVID-19 should wear masks when they return to school, but any attempt to mandate face coverings is "futile," health officials said Thursday.

Lightning bolt blows hole in roof of St. George home

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted July 23 - 8:58 a.m.

A lightning bolt tore open a hole 3- to 4-foot wide in the roof of a home in the Little Valley area of St. George on Thursday evening, then carried through ducting and started a small fire in the garage.

Evacuations lifted for Mapleton residents after flooding from thunderstorm

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated July 23 - 8:12 a.m.

The National Weather Service issued multiple flash flood and severe weather warnings for areas across Utah as thunderstorms progressed throughout the state on Thursday.

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Tokyo Summer Games: How much do you know about opening ceremonies?

America First Credit Union  |  Posted July 23 - 8:00 a.m.

An important part of the games from the time of ancient Greece, the opening ceremonies have grown in pomp, ritual, and drama over the years. It's a chance to showcase the host country's culture, history, and importance to the global community.

What's it like to donate breast milk during a pandemic?

Jenny Rollins, KSL.com  |  Posted July 23 - 7:19 a.m.

COVID-19 changed the way people donate breast milk, causing shortages at milk banks across the world. What does donating breast milk look like during a pandemic?

Utah faces a critical blood shortage — here's how to help those in need

Aley Davis, KSL TV  |  Posted July 22 - 10:36 p.m.

Utah, and the nation, is facing a critical blood shortage this summer. Health care professionals are urging Utahns to donate to help those who rely on regular blood transfusions just to survive.

Pelosi says 'deadly serious' Jan. 6 probe to go on whether GOP participates or not

Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press  |  Posted July 22 - 10:12 p.m.

Unfazed by Republican threats of a boycott, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Thursday that a congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will take on its "deadly serious" work whether Republicans participate or not.

Tokyo Games struggling with COVID-19 — what it means for Utah's Olympic dream

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted July 22 - 9:43 p.m.

The 2020 Summer Games was expected to showcase Japan's recovery from multiple disasters a decade ago. Then COVID-19 shut down the world.

At 40, Lee Kay Public Shooting Range stands as monument to hunting safety in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 22 - 8:57 p.m.

Here's how the Salt Lake City facility went from an ammunition plant to the state-managed gun range that continued the legacy of its namesake.

10 healthy pantry staples to keep on hand for budget-friendly and easy meals

Brittany Poulson, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted July 22 - 8:33 p.m.

These cheap and healthy pantry staples are some that every kitchen should have to help make budget-friendly and nutritious meals.

Mississippi asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion ruling

Lawrence Hurley, Reuters  |  Posted July 22 - 8:01 p.m.

The state of Mississippi on Thursday urged the U.S. Supreme Court in a major case set to be argued in its next term to overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that recognized that women have a constitutional right to obtain an abortion.

DA says officer justified in shooting handcuffed man, but it could have been avoided

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 22 - 7:56 p.m.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced Thursday that the fatal officer-involved shooting of Michael Chad Breinholt was legally justified.

New Eagle Mountain observatory aims to bring community closer to the stars

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 22 - 7:28 p.m.

A new observatory coming to Eagle Mountain aims to continue Utah's fascination with the heavens above.

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This unique local clinic is helping new moms battling postpartum depression and anxiety

Serenity Recovery & Wellness  |  Posted July 22 - 7:00 p.m.

These outpatient centers aim to help women heal and work through postpartum depression, prenatal depression, postpartum anxiety, perinatal OCD and trauma.