Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs picked for role in Trump administration

7-time Grammy winner added to Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series lineup

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series is adding one last big name to round up this year's lineup.

Large police response shuts down traffic in Riverdale

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 3:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large police presence at a Riverdale Road overpass in Weber County has shut down two lanes of traffic.

Trump, Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks

Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twin celebrations of President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th anniversary will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington in a celebration that will cost $25 million to $45 million, officials told Reuters on Wednesday.

Utah residents speak out against proposed Medicaid work requirements

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

At a public hearing Wednesday, Utahns spoke about their experience with Medicaid and their fears of implementing work requirements.

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs challenge ex-girlfriend's aversion to drug-fueled 'freak offs'

Jack Queen and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs challenged the credibility of the hip-hop mogul's ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura at his criminal trial on Thursday.

2 charged in drive-by shooting hours after breakup

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is accused of participating in a drive-by shooting targeting her ex-boyfriend hours after he broke up with her.

Trump's Qatari 747 may need fighter escorts to serve as Air Force One

Mike Stone, David Shepardson and Tim Hepher, Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Boeing 747 jet offered to President Donald Trump by Qatar as a temporary flying White House might need fighter jet escorts and could be restricted to flying inside the U.S., aviation experts and industry sources said.

Dick's Sporting Goods to buy Foot Locker for $2.4 billion

Reuters  |  Updated May 15 - 11:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dick's Sporting Goods has agreed to buy smaller rival Foot Locker for $2.4 billion, the second major footwear deal this month after the buyout of Skechers, as U.S. retailers look to navigate a tough demand landscape.

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Utah Democrats hope for revival as Gov. Pritzker set to speak at convention

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new poll finds that only 35% of Democrats are optimistic about the future of the party.

Unlicensed contractor faces more charges accusing him of taking money but not doing work

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man already accused of taking money for home construction projects and then not following through or issuing refunds, is now facing more criminal charges.

Patrick Kinahan: New BYU AD Santiago vows to lead with compassion

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Code words the likes of competitive and passionate often are attached to BYU's new athletic director.

'Real world' experiences can yield college credit for Utah Valley University students

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The aim of expanding UVU's Credit for Prior Learning program is simple: Increase graduation rates while providing a faster route to career advancement.

Harrisville blaze destroys mechanics shop

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A blaze Wednesday night destroyed a mechanics shop in an industrial and commercial area of Harrisville off U.S. 89.

Tooele man charged with killing 2 dogs while high on drugs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele man has been charged with killing two dogs in his home while he was high on LSD.

Walmart warns of higher prices due to tariffs

Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walmart will have to start raising prices later this month due to the high cost of tariffs, executives said on Thursday, even as the retailing giant's U.S. comparable sales surpassed expectations in the first quarter.

BYU men's team, Utah's No. 1 golfer top regionals for NCAA championship bids

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The BYU men's golf team and the University of Utah's top golfer each won separate regionals to advance to the NCAA Championships.

These were Utah's 10 fastest-growing cities in 2024

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah had a new growth leader in 2024, while the order of its most-populated cities experienced a small shakeup as well, according to new federal census data.

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5 remodeling projects you should not do yourself

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted May 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

While changing out a doorknob or installing a new showerhead doesn't usually require a contractor, there are some jobs best left to the pros.

Salt Lake officer's interaction with woman highlights efforts to connect homeless with resources

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 15 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Policing the homeless is never an easy job. However, one Salt Lake City police officer had an unforgettable experience positively impacting a woman's life.

Listen: US Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised on Thursday to consider President Donald Trump's attempt to broadly enforce his executive order to limit birthright citizenship, a move that would affect thousands of babies born each year as the Republican president seeks a major shift in how the U.S. Constitution has long been understood.

EPA to rollback 'forever chemical' rule, extend timelines

Valerie Volcovici, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 6:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The EPA will rescind much of the Biden administration's first nationwide drinking water standard aimed at protecting people from toxic "forever chemicals."

Mormon crickets take over Holden and Fillmore area

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 15 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the small town of Holden, in Millard County, spring has officially arrived — and so have the Mormon crickets.

Defense saves day in 0-0 RSL draw vs. Portland; potential star budding on other end

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 11:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of saves in the 89th minute by Rafael Cabral and Sam Junqua earned Real Salt Lake its first clean sheet since April 5 in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday against Portland.

3 men facing federal charges in $3M fake check scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people were charged in federal court and accused of using falsified checks and stolen mail to launder $3 million.

What's the timeline for organizing Utah's 2034 Winter Games?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 14 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's a timeline for organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games. Here's what it entails.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says he raped her, paid $20 million in settlement

Jack Queen and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Posted May 14 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura testified on Wednesday that the hip-hop mogul raped her in 2018 after they ended their more than decade-long relationship.

Utah, feds reach accord on handling of prison inmates in the country illegally

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and federal officials have formalized an accord on handling of prison inmates in the country illegally and subject to deportation.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine's peace talks that Russian leader proposed

Steve Holland and Tom Balmforth, Reuters  |  Posted May 14 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, as the Kremlin instead is sending a group of experienced technocrats.

Miller Family Foundation grants more than $500K to help Salt Lake's west side

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation has granted more than $500,000 to help over 38 organizations serving Salt Lake City's west side.

$300M set aside for road construction of possible Delta Center pedestrian plaza

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 14 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The wheels are turning on a walkable entertainment district leading up to the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City.

Gate fatalities spur new federal legislation sponsored by Sen. Curtis

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Alex Gate Safety Act is bipartisan legislation to create and enforce a consumer product safety standard for large and potentially hazardous gates often installed in residential, commercial and recreational settings.

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Study links radon gas to childhood leukemia

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted May 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year, 700-plus county study from Oregon State University found a link between exposure to radon gas and childhood leukemia rates.

Bear struck, killed by vehicle near Bear Lake

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Lake State Park officials are asking drivers to slow down and pay attention after a black bear was recently struck and killed by a vehicle near a popular beach.

Former West Jordan judge faces first hearing as defendant on sexual abuse charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 6:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

William Kendall, a former judge for Utah's 3rd District Court, waived his right to a preliminary hearing during his first court appearance on charges of sexual abuse and sharing a "weed pen."

Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel

Gram Slattery, Pesha Magid and Andrew Mills, Reuters  |  Posted May 14 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump met with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalize ties with longtime foe Israel after a surprise U.S. announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.

John Curtis says Dems, GOP not having 'honest' conversations with American voters

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 14 - 5:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis delivered his first address on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday, calling for more honest, open conversations with the American people.

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted May 14 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers that hasn't worked for more than three years may have contributed to another near miss shortly after the U.S. Army resumed flying helicopters after January's deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday.

Davis High School AP exam interrupted by fire alarm, needs to be retaken

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire alarm disrupted the Advanced Placement calculus exam for 200 students at Davis High School. Students must now choose between retaking the exam on otherwise inconvenient makeup days or submit incomplete tests.

Have You Seen This? Flock of 'devil birds' fills the sky over a California home

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is the stuff of horror films — but it happened in real life in Corona, California, just a couple of weeks ago.

Going 'backward'? Concerned transit operators press UTA for workplace changes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah Transit Authority bus and train operators spoke out about changing workplace conditions, asking executives for changes as they near a new bargaining agreement.

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

Mike Stobbe and Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press  |  Updated May 14 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

Utah's Blake Moore caught dozing in his chair during all-nighter House budget hearing

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore briefly dozed in his seat during an overnight House Ways and Means Committee meeting early Wednesday. A video of the nap was shared widely on social media.

Thumbprint on cigarette carton leads to arrest in 1977 death of young woman

Associated Press  |  Updated May 14 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly half a century after a young California woman was strangled to death, officials say a thumbprint on a carton of cigarettes has led to an arrest.

Brian Santiago wants to chase excellence in all BYU sports, but 'football drives the ship'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

"There's nothing more important at BYU than our football program," the newly promoted BYU athletic director said Wednesday as he began his full-time athletic director administration.

Salt Lake City's Living Traditions Festival starts Friday. Alex Cuba will be the headlining performer

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's annual Living Traditions Festival goes from Friday through Sunday, and the headlining performer will be Grammy Award-winning musician Alex Cuba.

Utah fast-food manager charged with illegal relationship with 17-year-old employee

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Weber County man is facing 16 felony charges accusing him of engaging in an illegal sexual relationship with a 17-year-old employee.

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Gavel in hand, here are Mike Lee's plans for the Senate energy committee

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted May 14 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's senior senator will be tasked with guiding Republicans through debates on energy, a policy issue with a wide spectrum of opinions.

'This truly is a miracle': Idaho man released from hospital after truck fell on him, breaking 13 ribs

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted May 14 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho husband and father of six miraculously lived to tell his story of survival after his one-ton truck fell on him.

Microsoft lays off about 3% of its workforce in what one executive calls a 'day with a lot of tears'

Matt O'brien, Associated Press  |  Updated May 14 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 workers Tuesday, nearly 3% of its entire workforce and its largest job cuts in more than two years as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

18-year-old shot by police now expected to survive and is placed under arrest

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 18-year-old man shot by Salt Lake police Monday remained hospitalized Wednesday but was placed under arrest and is being guarded as he is now expected to survive.

Suspect arrested in Taylorsville backyard burglary after news report

Mary Culbertson, Michael Houck and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 14 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested in connection with a backyard burglary in Taylorsville after KSL-TV circulated photos and videos that prompted tips to help police.

The top baby names of 2024 may look familiar

Scottie Andrew, CNN  |  Updated May 14 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

You may recognize 2024's 20 most popular baby names — nearly all of them have appeared in the rankings before.

Decades-long cold case involving missing University of Utah student has been solved

Michael Houck and Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 14 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A cold case involving a missing University of Utah student has been solved after decades of police investigation. 

Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple

Heekyong Yang, Reuters  |  Updated May 14 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date, complete with enhanced artificial intelligence features, as it seeks to get ahead of rival Apple in the premium market.

Scammers impersonate animal charities, hoping to intercept donations

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 14 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Utah animal rescue organizations were surprised to see impersonators online trying to collect donations in their name.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted May 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

South Jordan family grateful for neighbors after devastating house fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 14 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Burgoyne family is now picking up the pieces after a fast-moving house fire Sunday evening burned nearly everything they owned.

St. George man pleads guilty to 10 counts of possessing child sex abuse images

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted May 14 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George man who initially faced 100 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor has entered a plea.