'We didn't know she was suffering'; community mourns family killed in murder-suicide

The 'lesser of two evils': BYU students on Harris or Trump

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the 2024 presidential election only two months away, college students — many of them first-time voters — are faced with the choice of Republican nominee Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, someone else, or none of the above.

KSL.com Top 20+1: Lone Peak maintains top spot ahead of tough out-of-state matchup

KSL.com Sports  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Another week of high school football has come and gone in the state of Utah. Where do local teams rank after a upset-heavy week?

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An open letter to Utah families about your IRAs and 401Ks

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The co-founder of one of Utah's leading retirement financial advisors offers advice to help Utah retirees avoid making some crucial financial mistakes.

Big Lots files for bankruptcy

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Big Lots, the beleaguered discount retailer that previously warned it had "substantial doubt" about its survival, has filed for bankruptcy.

Typhoon Yagi leaves 46 dead in Vietnam, pounds factories

Phuong Nguyen and Minh Nguyen, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage to infrastructure and factories as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday.

Roosevelt man charged with murder in death of his ex's boyfriend

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Roosevelt man was charged with murder Monday in the stabbing and beating death of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in Ballard last month.

Google's antitrust trial over online advertising set to begin

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 7:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet's Google will face U.S. antitrust prosecutors on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia, where the Justice Department will seek to show the company stifled competition in online advertising technology.

Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown

Marc Levy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Donald Trump and Kamala Harris meet onstage in Philadelphia, they'll both know there's little debate that Pennsylvania is critical to their chances of winning the presidency.

Mother of Georgia shooting suspect called school to warn of emergency, aunt says

Russ Bynum and Claire Rush, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 6:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A relative of the Georgia high school shooting suspect says the teenager's mother called the school before the killings.

Aquamation now an option offered to Utah pet owners

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Aquamation is a water-based cremation, that some say makes the painful process of saying goodbye for pet owners just a little easier.

Locals in the NFL: Utes' Jaylon Johnson had Caleb Williams' back — literally — in Bears win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

All eyes in the Chicago Bears' 2024 season opener were on starting quarterback Caleb Williams, but perhaps Williams' eyes should have been on Jaylon Johnson.

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck in Salt Lake City detail the battle they see between good vs. evil

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucker Carlson and Glenn Beck framed the current moment in American politics as a spiritual battle between good and evil during the fourth stop of the "Tucker Carlson live tour" in Salt Lake City on Saturday.

Utah influencer, Senate candidate celebrates ruling she says makes it easier to run for office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Election Commission has approved a draft opinion submitted by Senate candidate Caroline Gleich seeking to clarify campaign finance law for full-time content creators.

Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations

Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mandatory evacuations are expanding as a wildfire burns in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles. Tens of thousands of homes and other buildings are being threatened by the so-called Line Fire.

New report outlines economic benefits from Utah's national parks, but are they too popular?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's outdoor wonders continue to boost the state's economy, but Gov. Spencer Cox and leaders of other Western states say more needs to be done to address overcrowding.

Dads providing more personal help to kids than in previous generations

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Young people living in two-parent households are getting more support at home than their own parents and grandparents did when they were young. They can turn to their father or their mother if they have a personal problem.

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Extreme weight loss: Latest research shows best method

Health Utah  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Health Utah's approach is unique. It is designed to provide the health, balance, knowledge, skills and habits you need to lose the weight and sustain the weight loss indefinitely.

Will young voters turn Utah blue? These Aggies are skeptical

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Armed with an Aggie-blue blazer, Democratic Senate candidate Caroline Gleich approached the line for Utah State's famed mint ice cream with an ambitious goal: motivate college students to cast a ballot.

Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from its tragedy

Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The recent school shooting in Georgia adds more urgency to a new Utah law that requires armed guardians in every Utah school.

Utah's fall colors are starting to show. When will they peak?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A national website projects Utah may not be the first to state to have trees peak this year, but a colorful show is expected in the coming weeks.

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL's biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Have You Seen This? FedEx driver's got the moves

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're a delivery driver, journalist, accountant or landscaper, taking a few moments to groove to your favorite song probably helps bring out your best.

Back from the dead: Odyssey's 'Thriller' returns to the stage after hiatus

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey Dance Theatre's popular Halloween-themed dance show "Thriller" is rising from the grave after the company originally decided to close.

Utah social worker recommends open, honest conversations to process recent tragedies

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has had its share recently of tragic news stories, including multiple children who have died after getting shot. A victim advocate says it's important to talk and be open about how tragic events are affecting you.

Boeing says it has a deal to avoid a strike by more than 30,000 machinists

David Koenig, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing has a tentative agreement with its largest union on a new contract for factory workers that could avoid a threatened strike.

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How Emma Nissen lost her voice and found her purpose

Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fout years ago, doctors told Emma Nissen to stop singing. Now, her debut album is at the top of the Christian music charts.

National trends show increasing demand for rental units across the US

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly everywhere in the United States has seen an increase in apartment renting prices in the last year. A recent national rent report by Zumper found that, on a national level, one-bedroom apartments have gone up 1.6% to $1,534, while two-bedrooms rose 2.7% to $1,915.

Even with win, Utah drops to No. 12 in latest AP Top 25 rankings following Week 2 chaos

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wins don't always translate to a jump in the national rankings, and Utah found that out Sunday afternoon.

Trump says US colleges could lose accreditation over 'antisemitic propaganda' if he's elected

Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump told Jewish donors on Thursday that U.S. universities would lose accreditation and federal support over what he described as "antisemitic propaganda" if he is elected to the White House.

Out of the Darkness Walk: A way of helping bring the topic of suicide to light

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly, 4,000 people attended the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday. The event was created as a way to help bring the topic of suicide to light.

Kentucky highway shooting suspect still at large

Joseph Ax and Rich McKay, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kentucky police resumed a manhunt on Sunday morning for a suspected gunman who authorities say opened fire on vehicles traveling a rural stretch of Interstate 75 on Saturday, injuring seven people.

Panic alert devices similar to one used in Georgia shooting to be implemented in Utah schools

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah team is heading to Georgia Friday looking for lessons learned from the deadly high school shooting earlier this week.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: A bizarre Week 2 alters the makeup of the top 10

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Does anybody actually want to be ranked anymore?

How do you get a grumpy 4-ton elephant to a new home 120 miles away? Elephant movers

Gerald Imray, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to the business of moving elephants, Amir Khalil and his team might be the best.

The Annual Carmelite Fair prepares to support Utah's cloistered nuns

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Preparations are underway for the annual Carmelite Fair, which will help fund the quiet community devoted to prayer and worship.

Mental health jobs will grow 3 times the rate of all US jobs over the next decade

Amy O’Kruk and Rachel Wilson, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the demand for mental health care grows across the United States, so will an expected demand for service providers.

Utah National Guard looks to develop 24,000-plus acres of 'terribly underutilized' land

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 8 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new project area will allow the Utah National Guard to start commercially developing 27 sites across the state to generate revenue for capital projects.

Aggies fail to score in blowout loss on the road to No. 13 USC

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 8 - 1:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Any good feelings Utah State football had after its season-opening win over Robert Morris are likely gone.

Utah family shares hybrid classroom journey

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to learning, students thrive in various styles and environments, and as many students head back to the classroom, some will commute to the kitchen table.

Cellphones don't cause brain cancer: WHO study

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cellphones do not cause brain cancer, according to research into whether the radio waves from cellphones increase risk of brain cancer or otherwise cause health issues.

How potential new federal guidelines could affect Utah tart cherry growers

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nation's tart cherry and cranberry producers are fighting back against a proposed overhaul by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that makes sweeping changes to the classifications of certain foods, including these nutrient dense fruits.

Manhunt underway after 5 injured in Kentucky shooting near Interstate 75, officials say

Raja Razek and Emma Tucker, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A manhunt is underway for a suspect after five people were injured in a shooting Saturday near an interstate in a rural area of Laurel County, Kentucky, located south of Lexington, according to the sheriff's office.

Utah Royals fall short in 1-0 road loss to Kansas City

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Royals were able to hold Kansas City scoreless in the first half and even led 4-3 in shots on target, but it didn't take long into the second half for the law of averages to take effect.

Plans for homeless shelter in Davis County neighborhood fall through

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 7:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plans for a new homeless shelter in North Salt Lake are no more, much to the relief of nearby residents.

A 9-year-old's gift to help save a friend

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy's efforts to help a friend fight cancer are bringing a small Idaho community together.

Why you really need to wash your produce before you cut or eat it

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

You definitely need to wash your produce before you eat it — but after you wash your hands.

No. 11 Utah holds on for 23-12 win despite Cam Rising exiting game early

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 7 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nothing was stopping the Utes. But in an instant, the tone and tenor of the game changed.

What's hot in theaters? Old movies — and some that aren't so old

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yesterday's movies are sharing the big screen with new flicks this fall.

Cam Rising exits game with apparent throwing hand injury, but 'not real serious'

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 7 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The training staff quickly made their way to Rising and took him to the medical tent before he eventually left to the locker room before the halftime break.

New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report released Wednesday by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute links housing affordability to indirect and direct health impacts for Utahns.

Paris mayor wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower permanently

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The huge multicolored interlocking Olympic rings that adorned the Eiffel Tower in Paris for the 2024 Summer Games were supposed to come down after the Paralympics for athletes with disabilities end on Sunday.

Have You Seen This? Twin waterspouts appear off Florida coast

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

I had no idea that one storm could produce two waterspouts that coexist so nicely together.

'Do good for others': Volunteers across Utah remember 9/11 through service

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Community projects are taking place across the state throughout the week, centered around Sept. 11, the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

A New York oasis lies in path of city's push to build housing

Liya Cui, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A beloved public garden in lower Manhattan may soon become a casualty of New York's push to develop more housing despite opposition led by celebrities such as Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese.

Woman dies after being struck by vehicle near Moab

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A female pedestrian is dead after being struck on U.S. 191 outside of Moab on Friday.

Future of controversial redevelopment proposal at Redwood Swap meet site coming into focus

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of the Redwood Swap Meet — a livelihood for many — could come into focus this month with a decision on a controversial proposal to redevelop the site.

BYU's offense did enough, defense did the rest to beat SMU for 2-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill concocted what felt at times like a perfect scheme.

St. George man to spend at least 20 years and up to life in prison for shooting, killing landlord

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 11:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Joel Curtis Flores was given consecutive prison sentences on Tuesday after being found guilty of murdering his landlord. Charges say he fired 12 shots into his landlord's home through a glass door.