Utah GOP will consider kicking signature-gathering candidates out of the party

Will increased logging help ease southern Utah's wildfire crisis or exacerbate the issue?

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted May 15 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration aims to increase lumber production in the U.S. and simultaneously reduce wildfire risk on federal lands across the country, including Dixie National Forest. However, some are concerned the president's decision could make matters worse.

Woman stabbed to death in Riverdale, Weber County; suspect in custody, police say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated May 15 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been taken into custody after a woman was stabbed to death in Riverdale, police say.

Trump agenda hits speed bump in Congress as hard-liners revolt

David Morgan, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Republican push to advance President Donald Trump's sweeping tax bill through Congress appeared to hit a roadblock on Thursday.

VP Vance, Sen. Lee, others honor law enforcement officers during National Police Week

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

This week is National Police Week, a week to honor law enforcement officers across the country.

Man ordered to stand trial for death of girlfriend after prosecutors say abuse led to her suicide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was ordered to stand trial for manslaughter on Thursday after prosecutors said he left a gun within eyesight of his suicidal girlfriend and spoke to her in a demeaning "singsongy" tone.

UAE deepens AI links with US after past curbs over China

Federico Maccioni, Manya Saini and Yousef Saba, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed an AI agreement that sources had said would give the Gulf country expanded access to advanced artificial intelligence chips from the U.S.

Beehive Meals launching meat box honoring the Ogden Union Stockyard

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beehive Meals, a fast-growing northern Utah-based freezer-meal preparation delivery service, announced Thursday a new, meat-focused offering.

Remains of woman with Southern Utah Basketball shirt located in Arizona

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mohave County detectives are trying to identify a woman whose remains were found near Beaver Dam, Arizona, just south of the Utah border.

After bad lottery luck, what's next for the Utah Jazz?

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Any rebuild takes some luck. So far, the Utah Jazz haven't had much.

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskyy in Turkey

Tom Balmforth, Vladimir Soldatkin and Huseyin Hayatsever, Reuters  |  Posted May 15 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey on Thursday, instead sending a second-tier delegation to planned peace talks.

What to expect as Salt Lake City's Main Library rooftop space reopens

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Salt Lake City Main Library's more beloved features has been renovated. It reopens for the first time in nearly two years with a big celebration this Saturday.

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Find smart, budget-friendly graduation gifts on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted May 15 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduation is a momentous occasion, so you need just the right gift to tell your grad you're proud of their accomplishment. Discover meaningful, useful, budget-friendly gifts on KSL Classifieds.

Salt Lake police announce cold case homicide solved on 40th anniversary of woman's death

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police say they have solved a 40-year-old cold case homicide. But the man believed to be responsible died of natural cases two years ago.

Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho student killings case

Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez and Lauren del Valle, CNN  |  Posted May 15 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bryan Kohberger, the former criminology grad student accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, appeared in court Thursday morning in one of the last pretrial hearings.

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.

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs picked for role in Trump administration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs has been picked for a role with the Trump administration to advocate for small businesses across several western states.

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.

'Intentional misconduct': Supreme Court orders new trial for death row inmate Douglas Carter

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court ruled Thursday that death row inmate Douglas Carter should have a new trial because of "intentional misconduct" by police officers and a prosecutor.

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.