Where you can and can't launch fireworks in Utah this year

Latest News & Features

US Supreme Court rebuffs appeal by florist who spurned gay couple

US Supreme Court rebuffs appeal by florist who spurned gay couple

Lawrence Hurley, Reuters  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 4:12 p.m.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear an appeal by a florist fined by Washington state for refusing to make a flower arrangement for a same-sex wedding due to her Christian beliefs, sidestepping another major case pitting gay rights against religious liberty.
Have You Seen This? Just an octopus out for its morning jog

Have You Seen This? Just an octopus out for its morning jog

Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 3:39 p.m.

Perhaps you've never heard of an Amphioctopus marginatus. Here's what you need to know: It's a peppy little octopus that likes to jog across the ocean floor. And it's a stunning sight.
Former investment banker Marlo M. Oaks named new Utah state treasurer

Former investment banker Marlo M. Oaks named new Utah state treasurer

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 3:06 p.m.

Marlo M. Oaks, a former investment banker who has experience managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, has been named Utah's new state treasurer.
Owner of traveling carnival arrested in Ogden for alleged labor trafficking

Owner of traveling carnival arrested in Ogden for alleged labor trafficking

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 2:33 p.m.

The owner of a traveling carnival was arrested in Ogden by the Utah Attorney General's office for allegedly engaging in illegal human trafficking practices.
Pilots rescued after cargo plane crashes in ocean off Hawaii

Pilots rescued after cargo plane crashes in ocean off Hawaii

Caleb Jones, David Koenig and Michelle A. Monroe, Associated Press  |  Updated Jul. 2 - 2:28 p.m.

A cargo plane crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii early Friday and both people on board have been rescued.
Era ends, war looms as US forces quit main base in Afghanistan

Era ends, war looms as US forces quit main base in Afghanistan

Peter Graff and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Jul. 2 - 1:53 p.m.

American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, leaving behind a piece of the World Trade Center they buried 20 years ago in a country that the top U.S. commander has warned may descend into civil war without them.
Building that played 'key' role in saving the University of Utah in 1940s comes down

Building that played 'key' role in saving the University of Utah in 1940s comes down

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 1:31 p.m.

A building that played a pivotal role in keeping the University of Utah afloat amid an enrollment "crisis" seven decades ago is coming down.
Why does Utah GOP chairman want to talk to Donovan Mitchell?

Why does Utah GOP chairman want to talk to Donovan Mitchell?

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 12:41 p.m.

Utah Republican Party Chairman Carson Jorgensen said he hopes the Utah Jazz star follows through on his wish to speak to lawmakers about the critical race theory.
Following floods, Zion officials discuss park status, cyanobacteria, restrictions ahead of busy weekend

Following floods, Zion officials discuss park status, cyanobacteria, restrictions ahead of busy weekend

St. George News  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 12:23 p.m.

Zion National Park officials anticipate a busy holiday weekend, during which visitors should expect vehicle and pedestrian congestion and high temperatures.
Woman who died in Wednesday southern Utah rollover identified

Woman who died in Wednesday southern Utah rollover identified

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Updated Jul. 2 - 12:05 p.m.

Authorities have identified a 20-year-old woman who died Wednesday after the car she was in crashed and rolled in southern Utah.
Zach Wilson may be wearing out his Jets coaches — but in a good way

PARTNER

Zach Wilson may be wearing out his Jets coaches — but in a good way

Dick Harmon, Deseret News  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 11:29 a.m.

Former BYU star didn't forget to pack his penchant for film preparation with him when he headed from Utah to New York. According to new coach, he is early to arrive and late to leave.
Man arrested for ramming patrol car, trying to carjack vehicles, police say

Man arrested for ramming patrol car, trying to carjack vehicles, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 11:27 a.m.

A man wanted for allegedly ramming a police patrol car earlier this week has been arrested.
Rare wolverine sighting in Layton may be same animal spotted in May

Rare wolverine sighting in Layton may be same animal spotted in May

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Jul. 2 - 11:04 a.m.

State wildlife officials say a Utah wolverine caught on camera Thursday morning may just be the same wolverine that was seen near Antelope Island back on May 4.
Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

Richardson will miss Olympic 100 after marijuana test

Eddie Pells and Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 11:01 a.m.

American champion Sha'Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana.
Beloved wagon leads Salt Lake family to collect 9 more cars and counting

Beloved wagon leads Salt Lake family to collect 9 more cars and counting

Brian Champagne, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 10:30 a.m.

This weekend you can see the restored family wagon and a half-dozen of the Jeeps and cars it led a family to collect.
More dead, including 7-year-old, found in ruins of Florida collapse

More dead, including 7-year-old, found in ruins of Florida collapse

Katanga Johnson and Francisco Alvarado, Reuters  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 10:25 a.m.

The death toll from last week's condominium collapse in Florida rose on Friday to 20 after search-and-rescue crews found two more bodies, including the 7-year-old daughter of a Miami firefighter.
Police: Man sexually assaulted woman before leading officers on chase

Police: Man sexually assaulted woman before leading officers on chase

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 10:02 a.m.

A man arrested earlier this week after leading police on a wild chase is now also being held in jail on allegations of sexually assaulting a woman.
Boy Scouts reach $850M settlement with sex abuse victims

Boy Scouts reach $850M settlement with sex abuse victims

Jonathan Stempel and Maria Chutchian, Reuters  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 9:34 a.m.

The Boy Scouts of America has reached an $850 million settlement with groups representing tens of thousands of men with sexual abuse claims, a major step toward addressing a deluge of accusations that sent the organization into bankruptcy.
SLCC campus cuts water use by 31% during drought

SLCC campus cuts water use by 31% during drought

Jed Boal, KSL TV  |  Posted Jul. 2 - 9:07 a.m.

The grounds manager at Salt Lake Community College knew there were ways to save a substantial amount of water. So far, the college cut water consumption this season by 31%.

Markets

-DJIA--
-Nasdaq--
-S&P 500--

SIGN UP FOR THE KSL.COM NEWSLETTER

Catch up on the top news and features from KSL.com, sent weekly.
By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.