Saudi Arabian Ambassador Princess Reema back in Utah on mission to build ties

Woman killed, 4 others injured in crash with dump truck in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 11:03 p.m.

A woman was killed and four other people were seriously injured Monday in a crash in Big Cottonwood Canyon, police said.

After death threats from the Taliban, an Afghan activist fled to Salt Lake City

Jed Boal, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:26 p.m.

One year ago, the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. troops. Monday, Afghan refugees in Utah are leading a protest against the Taliban, rallying for support and hosting a candlelight vigil.

Arizona man found dead after being reported missing in Kane County

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:50 p.m.

A man was found dead in Kane County on Sunday morning after his family reported him missing the night before.

Snoopy, mannequins and Apollo 11 items will swing by the moon aboard Artemis I

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:32 p.m.

While no human crew will travel aboard NASA's Artemis I mission, that doesn't mean the Orion spacecraft will be empty.

Plane carrying French tourists plunges into Lake Powell, killing 2, injuring 5

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 9:26 p.m.

Authorities say a small plane crashed over the weekend into a lake that straddles the Arizona-Utah state line, killing two people and leaving five injured.

Staffing shortages plague many Utah school districts on 1st day of school

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:27 p.m.

Ready or not, Monday was the first day of school for many kids in Utah.

4moms recalls millions of baby swings and rockers

Rob McLean, CNN Business  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:04 p.m.

Millions of baby swings and rockers that pose a risk of asphyxiation or other injuries to infants have been recalled, according to an announcement Monday from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Feds oppose unsealing affidavit for Mar-a-Lago warrant

Michael Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:35 p.m.

The Justice Department is rebuffing an effort to make public the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump's estate in Florida.

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Open auditions for acclaimed faith-centered youth orchestra and choir coming to Salt Lake City

American Heritage School  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Thanks to the addition of a new state-of-the-art downtown American Heritage School facility, young musicians from across Salt Lake County can try out for American Heritage School performing groups even if they don't attend AHS.

Utah player hospitalized after fall from bunk bed ahead of Little League World Series

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 6:48 p.m.

A Utah boy visiting Pennsylvania with his baseball team to compete in the Little League World Series was injured Sunday, family members said.

BYU camp notebook: USF names starting QB, LT Blake Freeland named All-American

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 6:40 p.m.

On Monday, USF coach Jeff Scott confirmed what many had already posited: Gerry Bohanon will be the starting quarterback for the Bulls' season opener Sept. 3 against BYU.

The US Army is developing combat-ready bras for female soldiers

Madison Selcho, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 6:22 p.m.

The U.S. Army is developing a combat-ready bra to offer female soldiers protection and take the place of one-style-fits-all military issue undergarments.

Giuliani is target of election probe, his lawyers are told

Kate Brumback and Jill Colvin, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 5:48 p.m.

Rudy Giuliani's lawyer says prosecutors in Atlanta have said Giuliani is a target of their criminal investigation into possible illegal attempts by then-President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia.

Man charged with hate crime, accused of intimidating family of punched gay Sandy teen

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 5:19 p.m.

A friend of a 17-year-old boy accused of punching a Sandy teenager who was hugging his boyfriend has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly returning to the victim's house and tearing down Pride flags.

Utah court overturns convictions of nurse charged with sexually abusing patients

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 4:50 p.m.

An appeals court has overturned the convictions of a registered nurse serving a prison sentence for sexually abusing hospital patients. New charges were filed against him on Monday.

What's next for the Draper prison site? Officials have many ideas

Kaitlyn Bancroft, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 4:13 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox, former Gov. Gary Herbert and other officials toured the now-closed Draper prison site Monday. Officials are still planning what to do with the area, but have many ideas.

Iran denies involvement but justifies Salman Rushdie attack

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 3:35 p.m.

An Iranian government official has denied that Tehran was involved in the stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. However, the official, Nasser Kanaani, spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, sought to justify the attack in the Islamic Republic's first public comments on the bloodshed.

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5 keys for success from Utah's Salsa Queen

The Salsa Queen  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 3:00 p.m.

Her story has inspired countless people and now she's sharing her keys to success.

3 takeaways as Utah State's fall camp winds down

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 2:23 p.m.

With less than two weeks before the season begins, here are three insights into Aggies

China announces new drills as US delegation visits Taiwan

Johnson Lai, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 2:06 p.m.

China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.

The science behind the meteor-caused sonic boom heard over Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:41 p.m.

Why did this meteor possibly cause a sound when so many others cruise over Utah silently?

How to get to sleep the night before an early call or big event

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 15 - 1:29 p.m.

Here are some tried-and-true tips from experts on how to ease those "please-let-me-get-to-sleep" worries.

Filmmaker uses 'crazy' tactic to generate interest in Bear Lake movie project

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 12:55 p.m.

An eyebrow-raising and fake press conference held near Bear Lake last week got a lot of people talking when it hit the internet.

Roy parents, girlfriend of wanted murder suspects charged with helping them on the run

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 12:14 p.m.

The Roy parents and a girlfriend of three people charged with murder are now facing criminal charges accusing them of helping the wanted fugitives avoid arrest.

KSL.com HS FB Top 20+1: Pair of top-5 teams post shutouts, and No. 1 almost did

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 11:34 a.m.

Before Week 1 of the Utah high school football season, every team is undefeated and every defense has yet to give up a point.

Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use

Sam Metz and Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 11:00 a.m.

Seven states in the U.S. West, including Utah, are facing a deadline from the federal government to come up with a plan to use substantially less Colorado River water in 2023.

Utes at No. 7, Cougars at No. 25 in preseason AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:07 a.m.

In a sign that college football is close to a return, the Associated Press' preseason Top 25 poll was released Monday, and it included both BYU and Utah in the early look at the season.

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Are American universities too 'woke'?

Ari Blaff, for the Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 10:06 a.m.

A conversation with Peter Boghossian on 'wokeness' and the American university.

WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence

Jim Heintz, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 9:27 a.m.

Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.

Most gun deaths in Utah are suicides. Could this law help prevent them?

Carlene Coombs, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:54 a.m.

Suicides account for the vast majority of gun deaths in Utah, and more than half of all suicides in the state are by firearm.

In battle for QB2 spot, freshman Nate Johnson looking to turn heads

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:16 a.m.

The QB2 spot was never going to be determined early into fall camp — at least not until the team had gone through its first scrimmage setting.

Utah family takes in Ukrainian family fleeing war after meeting on social media

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:07 a.m.

A family from Ukraine now calls Utah home after meeting a Utah couple online who were total strangers. That couple welcomed the family of five, plus their dog, into their home.

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What you should know before you install patterned flooring

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 8:00 a.m.

Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure you love your patterned flooring today and in the future.

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount

Rahim Faiez And Ebrahim Noroozi, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:38 a.m.

The Taliban are marking a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul. The rapid takeover triggered a hasty escape of the nation's Western-backed leaders, sent the economy into a tailspin and has fundamentally transformed the country.

'Bullet Train' repeats No. 1; 'Top Gun' flies back up ranks

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:21 a.m.

Sunday studio estimates say the Brad Pitt action film "Bullet Train" led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend.

FBI, DHS warn US law enforcement of threats after Trump search

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 6:50 a.m.

The FBI and U.S Department of Homeland Security have warned law enforcement agencies of an increase in threats following a search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home last week.

At Adaptive Ski Day, everyone gets in the water at Last Chance Lakes

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 6:22 a.m.

Out on the old Pony Express Trail, surrounded by sagebrush, tumbleweeds and jackrabbits, the solitude is shattered by the sound of water skiers whooping and hollering.

Luck, willpower lead RSL to 2-1 win in Seattle

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 10:56 p.m.

Real Salt Lake found a blend of fortune and fight Sunday to earn a 2-1 upset victory on the road against long-time rival Seattle Sounders.

Actor Anne Heche taken off life support 9 days after car crash

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 9:27 p.m.

American actor Anne Heche was taken off life support on Sunday, nine days after suffering severe injuries in a fiery car crash, as a compatible person was found to receive her donated organs, a spokesperson said.

80 years later, Navajo Code Talker marks group's early days

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:26 p.m.

One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers says Sunday that the code based on his then-unwritten native language was the hardest thing to learn.

Man injured in West Valley City drive-by shooting

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:33 p.m.

A man was injured in a drive-by shooting in West Valley City on Sunday and police are still looking for the shooter, police said.

Man dies in hospital after being taken into police custody; investigation underway

Lisi Merkley, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:58 p.m.

A man died at a hospital after being taken into police custody and two officers were injured in an incident Sunday, Salt Lake police said.

More US lawmakers visit Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

Johnson Lai and Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:43 p.m.

A delegation of American lawmakers has arrived in Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China. China responded to Pelosi's Aug. 2 visit by sending missiles, warships and warplanes into the seas and air around Taiwan.

Provo nonprofit 'Ella Rises' works to empower young Latinas

Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:01 p.m.

Ella Rises is a nonprofit that works with Latina youth to continue their education and preserve their cultural heritage.

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Want to move up the Google rankings? How to choose an SEO partner

SEO Werkz  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 7:00 p.m.

For any company with an online presence, an emphasis on SEO (search engine optimization) is necessary to gain more visibility, leads and ultimately — revenue.

7 million people are under flood watches while 7 million face extreme heat alerts

Haley Brink and Theresa Waldrop, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 6:04 p.m.

A flood watch is in place from Arizona to Wyoming, covering more than 7 million people, with afternoon and evening rain and thunderstorms expected in much of the Southwest on Sunday.

Tony Finau opens FedEx Cup playoffs with T5 in Memphis; Zalatoris wins in playoff

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 5:12 p.m.

Tony Finau tied for fifth and four shots off the lead Sunday afternoon at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mitt Romney says he has 'strayed' at times from his values

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 4:19 p.m.

Sen. Mitt Romney says there were times in his life when he "strayed" from his faith and the values that his devout Latter-day Saint parents instilled in him, including for political expediency.

Here is how a local cyclist 'accidentally' qualified for worlds

Christian Esparza, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 3:48 p.m.

Dondea Sherer of Midvale found herself in a unique situation when she "accidentally" qualified for the UCI Granfondo World Championships, one of the biggest amateur bike races in the world.

Have You Seen This? Gator snatches drone mid-flight

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 3:11 p.m.

Better beware next time you fly your drone down at the swamp.

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Mighty change comes through actual knowledge of God through redemption in Christ, says LDS author

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 3:00 p.m.

A new book offers a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint perspective on the journey to God through spiritual rebirth. "Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Bureau of Land Management to pause oil, gas leasing on 2.2 million acres in Colorado

Clark Mindock, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 2:27 p.m.

The Bureau of Land Management will pause oil and gas leasing on 2.2 million acres of Colorado public land after environmental groups alleged its current management plan failed to consider climate impacts, according to a settlement.

Norway euthanizes beloved 1,300-pound walrus named Freya

Zoe Sottile, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 12:21 p.m.

The Norwegian government euthanized its celebrity walrus Freya early Sunday morning, after warning the public to stay away from her.

Davis School District reveals new resources for 1,300 students without a home

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 11:33 a.m.

Five brand new centers intended to provide needed services for students without a home are opening in the Davis School District, just in time for a return to school.

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'Something special is happening in Salt Lake — always has been': Brandi Carlile thanks Utah for being with her from the start

Ashley Nash, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 11:32 a.m.

Brandi Carlile, accompanied by the Indigo Girls and other outstanding artists, gave an unforgettable performance that made up for lost time during the pandemic.

Idaho Falls girl walks to Grantsville, Utah

Robyn Buchanan, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 10:11 a.m.

With thoughts of family, some audiobooks, and her father to keep her company, 11-year-old Laneah Knickerbocker kicked off what has become known as "Laneah's Walk," a 251-mile trek to Grantsville, Utah, to visit a cousin.

Climate bill: Could coal communities shift to nuclear?

Jennifer Mcdermott and Mary Katherine Wildeman, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 9:22 a.m.

A major economic bill headed to the president has "game-changing" incentives for the nuclear energy industry, experts say, and those tax credits are even more substantial if a facility is sited in a community with a coal plant that's closing.

First-ever high school football game brings community together in Hildale

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 8:17 a.m.

The first football pep rally of the season at Water Canyon High in Hildale was also for their first football team ever.