A cheerleader's profane Snapchat sparked a Supreme Court case, is likely to fuel more lawsuits, Utah professor says

Pentagon leaders to face Congress on Afghan pullout decision

Robert Burns and Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:40 a.m.

In their first public testimony since the U.S. completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, top Pentagon leaders will face sharp questions in Congress about the chaotic pullout and the Taliban's rapid takeover of the country.

Relief, anxiety as US parents confront emotional back to school

Maria Caspani, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:35 p.m.

Kelly Toth was "very relieved" when her four sons went back to school in person at the end of August after more than a year of pandemic restrictions.

Locals in the NFL: These locals hosted watch party while Dalton Schultz went off on MNF

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:25 p.m.

Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams, Desert Hills lineman Penei Sewell hosted the NFL's watch party on Instagram during Monday Night Football on ESPN, when Bingham High alum Dalton Schultz had the first multi-touchdown game of his career.

GOP blocks bill to keep government going; new try ahead

Lisa Mascaro and Zeke Miller, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 10:21 p.m.

Republican senators have blocked a bill to keep the U.S. government funded and allow borrowing. But Democrats determined to avoid a federal shutdown will likely try again.

While U. grieves Aaron Lowe's death, officials pledge to improve campus for Black community

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 10:11 p.m.

A "Journey Towards Healing" event at the University of Utah on Monday was held for Black members of the U. community to grieve and process Aaron Lowe's death.

Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 9:09 p.m.

Facebook is putting a hold on the development of a kids' version of Instagram, geared toward children under 13, to address concerns that have been raised about the vulnerability of younger users.

Wells Fargo to pay another $37.3 million to settle US claims it fraudulently overcharged customers

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:35 p.m.

Wells Fargo & Co. will pay $37.3 million to settle U.S. government claims it fraudulently overcharged commercial clients on foreign exchange services, the latest in a string of scandals over the bank's treatment of customers.

An alarm went off on SpaceX's all-tourist space flight. The problem was the toilet

Jackie Wattles, CNN Business  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:08 p.m.

As Jared Isaacman and his three fellow crewmates were freeflying through Earth's orbit, shielded from the unforgiving vacuum of space by nothing but a 13-foot-wide carbon-fiber capsule, an alarm started blaring.

Moab Police Chief Bret Edge takes leave of absence, city confirms

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:43 p.m.

Moab Police Chief Bret Edge has taken a leave of absence as of Monday, city officials confirmed.

'A true gift' built by students: Davis School District employee receives the keys to her first home

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:01 p.m.

Traci Nickerson, a single mom of two disabled adult boys, was given the keys to her first home, built for her by Layton High School construction students.

The Jazz are fully vaccinated — here's why that's so important

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 6:34 p.m.

It was with some relief and with some pride that Jazz general manager Justin Zanik made the announcement. The Utah Jazz organization is fully vaccinated.

Biden rule to shield 'Dreamers' seeks to bypass Congress

Elliot Spagat and Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 6:06 p.m.

The Biden administration on Monday renewed efforts to shield hundreds of thousands of immigrants who came to the United States as young children from deportation, the latest maneuver in a long-running drama over the policy's legality.

The SafeUT app helps suicidal students get help. The program hopes to do the same for Utah's front-line workers

Annie Knox, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 5:25 p.m.

The SafeUT program has helped students at risk of suicide or facing other sorts of crises since 2016. It's since expanded to help frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Explainer: What happens when the federal government shuts down?

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 5:17 p.m.

Washington is racing to avert a partial government shutdown that could lead to furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal workers in the middle of a national health crisis.

Have You Seen This? Weber State cheerleader makes epic catch, celebrates accordingly

Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 4:04 p.m.

Weber State may have lost the game, but this cheerleader won his own personal championship.

Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot after authorization

Zeke Miller, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 3:34 p.m.

President Joe Biden received his COVID-19 booster shot on Monday, days after federal regulators recommended a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine for Americans age 65 or older and approved them for others with preexisting medical conditions and high-risk work environments.

Do political leanings play part in COVID outcomes? Professor questions Utah study

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 3:03 p.m.

Politics have creeped into COVID-19 research as a BYU professor disputes a USU study that found more conservative-leaning counties have faced worse outcomes.

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Critical questions to ask when looking for an accident injury attorney

The Advocates  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 3:00 p.m.

To make sure you get the right fit for your needs, you'll want to do your homework. Here are some questions to ask when you're looking for an experienced injury attorney.

R&B singer R. Kelly guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial

Tyler Clifford and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 2:39 p.m.

R. Kelly was convicted by a federal jury on Monday of racketeering in his sex trafficking trial, where prosecutors accused the R&B singer of exploiting his stardom over a quarter-century to lure women and underage girls into his orbit for sex.

Was BYU's defense against South Florida as bad as it appeared? Yes, but Sitake believes it to be 'fixable'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 2:27 p.m.

USF finished with 367 yards of offense, 23 first downs, and 35 minutes in time of possession as it trimmed the three-score game down to one.

Utah confirms 3,176 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths since Friday

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 2:18 p.m.

Utah health officials on Monday confirmed 3,176 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths since Friday.

Police have 'promising leads' but no arrests in shooting death of Utah football player

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 2:06 p.m.

Police on Monday announced they have several potential leads in the shooting death of University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe, but no arrests have been made.

Sandy man charged with shooting SWAT officer in the face

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 1:58 p.m.

Numerous criminal charges were filed Monday against a Sandy man accused of shooting a SWAT officer in the face as police were serving a search warrant at his home.

1 dead in Beaver County shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 12:43 p.m.

A Minersville, Beaver County, man was arrested for investigation of murder after police say he shot and killed a man following an argument on Sunday.

John Hinckley, who shot Pres. Reagan, to be freed from oversight

Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 12:39 p.m.

A federal judge said Monday that John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan four decades ago, can be freed from all his remaining restrictions next year if he continues to follow those rules and remains mentally stable.

DASH diet and exercise helps uncontrolled high blood pressure, study finds

Sandee Lamotte, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 11:35 a.m.

Nearly half of all Americans live with high blood pressure, a key contributor to diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke and serious complications from COVID-19, according to the American Heart Association.

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What would it mean for religious freedom if Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade?

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 11:31 a.m.

Dozens of faith-related groups filed briefs this summer aimed at shaping the Supreme Court's approach to a major abortion case scheduled for later this year.

KSL.com HS Football Top 20+1: Can anyone keep up with Corner Canyon?

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 11:01 a.m.

With just three weeks left in the regular season, Utah high school football is hitting the stretch run of 2021.

Sen. Vickers recovering from breakthrough COVID infection with complications that left him hospitalized

Chris Reed, St. George News  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 9:59 a.m.

State Sen. Evan Vickers of Cedar City, who serves as the majority leader of the Utah Senate, is recovering from a breakthrough case of COVID-19.

As Americans spend, credit card debt is ticking back up

Chris Taylor, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 9:26 a.m.

Early in the pandemic, there were encouraging and surprising signs about the decline of credit card debt.

Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback

Michelle Chapman, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 9:05 a.m.

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of Instagram kids, geared toward children under 13, so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

Not again: Utes' healing process starts over after Aaron Lowe's tragic death

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:30 a.m.

Lowe was known for his smile and his unmatched ability to show love to those around him.

Coach Kim: How to appreciate people you don't even like

Kim Giles, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:03 a.m.

In this edition of LIFEadvice, Coach Kim explains why we don't like certain people and shares ways to appreciate them.

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5 tips for small business success in Utah

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 8:00 a.m.

Since 2010, Utah has taken the top spot six times among Forbes' Best States for Business. This is good news for anyone who owns (or aspires to own) a business in this state. So if if you plan to start a small business, here are five tips that can help ensure success.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Lisi Merkley and Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 7:33 a.m.

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Investigators seek cause of deadly Montana train derailment

Amy Beth Hanson, Martha Bellisle and Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 27 - 6:39 a.m.

Federal investigators are seeking the cause of an Amtrak train derailment near a switch on tracks in the middle of vast farmland in far northern Montana that killed three people and left seven hospitalized over the weekend.

Mother raises awareness for domestic violence after losing her daughter

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 10:27 p.m.

A mother who lost her daughter to domestic violence shared her story with KSL's Tamara Vaifanua. She hopes no other families will have to go through the pain she experienced.

New York may tap National Guard to replace unvaccinated health care workers

Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 9:52 p.m.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering employing the National Guard and out-of-state medical workers to fill hospital staffing shortages with tens of thousands of workers possibly losing their jobs for not meeting a Monday deadline for mandated COVID-19 vaccination.

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sashays home with 10 Tony Awards

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 9:21 p.m.

"Moulin Rouge! The Musical," a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a Sunday night when Broadway looked back to honor shows shuttered by COVID-19, mourn its fallen and also look forward to welcoming audiences again.

New test makes assessing breast cancer risk more precise, equitable for all women, researchers say

Heather Simonsen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:18 p.m.

For the first time, women of all ethnicities can get an accurate test to predict their risk of breast cancer. The new test also better pinpoints when they'll most be at risk. The new risk screening made all the difference for a Utah woman.

Guns, gear and the nitty-gritty: Utah's TacGas hits the mark for growing client base

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 8:30 p.m.

Utah-based TacGas is making a name for itself creating hyper-accurate simulated military scenarios and other advertising and marketing content for a variety of clients including U.S. Defense Department contractors, firearms and consumer products retailers, and even the film and video game industry.

Front-line fatigue: 'I don't want to lose my humanity' — CNAs weighed down by empathy exhaustion

Jenny Rollins, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:08 p.m.

Certified nursing assistants are quitting in record numbers because of burnout and empathy fatigue taking care of COVID-19 patients in a highly politicized environment.

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88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, says Utah scientist. Here's what to do about it

HLTH Code  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 7:00 p.m.

While insulin is responsible for the support of hundreds of systems in the body, it is primarily known to regulate glucose levels in the blood.

'Everyone was calling me Jaren': How this Timpview junior, BYU recruit became a meme

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 6:33 p.m.

JJ Tuha's face was being shown across the ESPN2 telecast, introduced as starting quarterback Jaren Hall when the broadcast was opening the game with news that backup quarterback Baylor Romney would start his first game of the season during the Cougars' 4-0 start.

Wheelchair Palooza event draws hundreds of wheelchair users

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 5:26 p.m.

There was a large crowd and lots of cheering Saturday at a skate park in Sandy. A professional wheelchair athlete was doing some tricks at the annual Wheelchair Palooza event.

US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids' shots

Todd Richmond and Kathleen Foody, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 4:41 p.m.

With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they're confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.

Friends, family flock to Long Island to mourn Gabby Petito

Arijeta Lajka, The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 4:07 p.m.

Mourners began arriving at a Long Island funeral home viewing on Sunday for Gabby Petito, whose death on a cross-country trip has sparked a manhunt for her boyfriend.

Have You Seen This? Man charms geese with harmonica

Martha Ostergar, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 3:15 p.m.

Music calms the savage beast, even if the music is a harmonica and the savage beasts are geese.

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What would it mean for religious freedom if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade?

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 2:34 p.m.

Some of the briefs filed in the Supreme Court's upcoming abortion case focused on the relationship between abortion rights and religious freedom.

Game created by BYU psychologist aims to teach children mental health coping strategies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 2:20 p.m.

A BYU psychologist hopes his new game will help familiarize kids with cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and learn how to address symptoms of mental illnesses.

Dozens gather on Utah Capitol steps to honor homicide victims

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 1:30 p.m.

More than 100 people were murdered in Utah last year, which is a record in the state.

Utah football player Aaron Lowe killed in Sunday morning shooting

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 1:28 p.m.

Utes football player Aaron Lowe was shot and killed Sunday during a party at a house in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. A woman was also shot and critically injured.

BYU climbs 2 spots in AP Top 25 to No. 13; No. 15 in Coaches Poll

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 12:22 p.m.

The Cougars inched up two spots to No. 13 Sunday morning in the latest Associated Press Top 25 after its win over South Florida that moved BYU to 4-0 for the second consecutive season.

Why I-15 lane striping will soon look different in the Lehi area — and then other parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 12:20 p.m.

Utah transportation crews are set to address one of the main complaints they've heard from I-15 drivers passing through the Point of the Mountain in recent years: the painted stripes.

How much is rent in Salt Lake County? It's up 12% from last year

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:46 a.m.

Salt Lake County rent prices are indeed rising — but not as rapidly as home prices, according to the Utah Apartment Association.

Alpine District sending mental health crisis postcards to 114,000 households

Ladd Egan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 11:05 a.m.

Officials with the Alpine School District urged families to watch their mailboxes for an important magnet postcard that has instructions and resources on what to do during a mental health emergency.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: CFP powers Clemson, Oklahoma fall as BYU inches up poll

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 10:02 a.m.

For the first time since 2014, Clemson has two losses during the regular season.

After year hiatus due to COVID, St. George Marathon expected to host 7K runners

St. George News  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 9:11 a.m.

For more than four decades, the St. George Marathon has welcomed thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators the first Saturday of October.

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What happens if you wait to buy a home? Interest rates could shift dramatically

The Stern Team  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 8:00 a.m.

Every aspiring homeowner in Utah is asking the same question: When will home prices drop? Unfortunately, no one can predict exactly when that will happen or if it will happen. In the meantime, there's perhaps a more important question homebuyers should be asking: What happens if you wait to buy a home?