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Utah County man remembered as a hero after drowning while saving family member

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 18 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Utah County man who died a hero over the weekend while rescuing a loved one at Silver Lake Reservoir.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10B

Nandita Bose and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated July 18 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump sued The Wall Street Journal Friday for $10 billion in damages after the newspaper reported Thursday that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting in 2003.

Tony Hawk's Vert Alert skateboarding competition returns to Salt Lake City

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 18 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Excitement was in the air as the 2025 Vert Alert, a skateboarding competition put on by sports icon Tony Hawk, began Friday at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah.

Woman leads Logan officers in chase, strikes officers' cars, causing injuries, police say

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a woman hit two police vehicles and injured three officers while she led them on a pursuit in Logan early Friday.

Training facility blast kills 3 LA deputies in one of sheriff's department's worst losses of life

Etienne Laurent, Eric Tucker and Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility Friday killed three deputies in what Sheriff Robert Luna called the department's worst loss of life since 1857.

'Barely starting to live': 17-year-old sentenced for shooting, killing his younger stepbrother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 17-year-old from Duchesne was sentenced on Tuesday to between two and 15 years behind bars after he admitted to shooting and killing his 14-year-old stepbrother.

Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty

Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An American extradited from France to face charges that he sexually assaulted a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 has pleaded guilty.

Trump signs stablecoin law as crypto industry aims for mainstream adoption

Hannah Lang, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Friday signed the GENIUS Act to create a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become mainstream.

5 Utahns plead guilty to $100M fraudulent supplement scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five Utahns and one Washington resident pleaded guilty to being part of a $100 million scheme involving the sale of fraudulent supplements.

Veteran surge event connects unsheltered veterans to resources and homes

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The monthly event supports veterans by providing day-of employment, health care and housing opportunities.

Eccles Theater closed for renovations, but there's a new way to view art there

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new art installation aims to keep the Eccles Theater vibrant while it remains closed for renovations.

How a Utah mother of 3 found a home with college soccer's best on championship-level team

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Close to a decade and three kids after her collegiate playing career, McKenzie Evans-Tostado started seven of nine matches and scored four goals.

Utah State Railroad Museum gets Western Pacific caboose; Merci Boxcar restoration complete

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden has acquired a Western Pacific caboose while restoration of the Merci Boxcar, a post-World War II gift from France, is complete.

Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Kelvin Chan and Hilary Fox, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron went viral, and the internet has been at work since then.

Gunman asks, 'Having a good night?' before firing at 2 strangers, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 18 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer assisting Unified police on another incident in Midvale was flagged down by a man who had been shot late Thursday.

Cox encouraged by Salt Lake City's safety progress, but says 'a lot of work to be done'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he's pleased with the progress Salt Lake City has made since it released a public safety plan, but disagrees the city is working alone on key issues.

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in beverages in US

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated July 18 - 4:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after his discussions with the company.

Have You Seen This? 'Beep, beep' — Road Runner prank goes viral again, but still not real

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A prank that went viral 10 years ago resurfaced on social media last week and, again, went viral.

Hooper mayor holds on to authority after split City Council vote to strip her of power

Ivy Farguheson and Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hooper Mayor Sheri Bingham will hold onto her powers after a City Council attempt to strip her of her authority failed in a split vote.

Utahn pleads guilty to West Valley killing when he was 17

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Marcus Garcia in West Valley City.

4 West Jordan officers found legally justified in killing man in 2024 shootout

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated July 18 - 1:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four West Jordan officers on Friday were found to be legally justified in shooting and killing an armed man during a 2024 shootout. The officers fired 55 shots during the incident.

St. George voters invited to meet mayoral, City Council candidates ahead of primary election

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted July 18 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George residents will have two opportunities next week to meet and greet candidates running for mayor and City Council before the primary election set for Aug. 12.

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Are video games inspiring young men to turn Republican?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted July 18 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

According to a new report, young men going to YouTube for gaming videos are encountering conservative content. Progressives want to get in on this game

Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground

Colleen Barry and John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 18 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control. Its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, was found dead after it crashed next to a swimming pool near the Adriatic Sea.

Peru, Colombia, Oaxaca, kites focus of varied Utah festivals and events Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvian and Colombian independence, the Mexican state of Oaxaca and kites will be the focus of a range of festivals and events on Saturday.

'Freaking awesome': Utah leaders celebrate new therapy building for adults with disabilities

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents at the Utah State Developmental Center will soon enjoy greater amenities at a new comprehensive therapy building, which one resident called "freaking awesome."

Utah State tabs former Penn State athletic director to interim role

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour has been appointed interim athletic director at Utah State, university interim president Al Smith announced Friday morning.

Rock wall along S.R. 158 near Pineview Reservoir to get wire mesh to prevent rock falls

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rock wall along state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will get heavy wire meshing to prevent rock falls like a 2018 incident that seriously injured a man.

House Republicans pass Trump plan to cut foreign aid, public broadcasting

Bo Erickson and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives early on Friday passed President Donald Trump's $9 billion funding cut to public media and foreign aid, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.

Jacob Lake Inn operator: North Rim businesses face difficult road ahead after fires

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 18 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Members of the family who own and operate the Jacob Lake Inn returned to their property in the wake of wildfires and said they are facing an uncertain future.

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Posted July 18 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the most-watched late-night program on U.S. broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Donald Trump, will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said on Thursday.

Gov. Cox defends immigration crackdown, says 'racial profiling is not acceptable' as efforts unfold

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox defended the unfolding immigration crackdown, blasted by some, but says "racial profiling is not acceptable" as the efforts unfold.

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Test drive: 2025 Ford Expedition is a family-hauling hero with big space, big power

Jason Bell  |  Posted July 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ford's largest SUV continues to shine as a practical and powerful choice for growing families and road warriors alike with a game-changing tailgate.

Body of missing West Wendover father found

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted July 18 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities have confirmed the body found last week in the Utah desert belongs to 50-year-old Salvador Conejo-Pedraza, who was missing since June 20.

Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Britain has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election. The government announced the move on Thursday as part of efforts to boost democratic participation.

Time up? Grand County votes to send letter to Interior opposing Arches timed entry

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 18 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Grand County leaders are calling on the Department of the Interior to consider other options than a reservation system at Arches National Park.

Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says

Steve Holland and Christian Martinez, Reuters  |  Updated July 17 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House said Thursday that President Donald Trump was experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, though his press secretary said the ailments were benign.

Kearns man faces charges after allegedly trying to walk away from fatal crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns man is facing charges after police say he was involved a fatal three-car crash and then tried to walk away from the scene, claiming he was just a witness.

Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

Ed White, Associated Press  |  Updated July 17 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 20 children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country.

Breeze Airways to add 6 new routes out of Provo as it continues to expand

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns will soon have another option to get to Las Vegas and a handful of other Western cities.

$60M luxury hot springs resort near Zion National Park open for business

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Utah has gained yet another attraction, with the $60 million Zion Canyon Hot Springs officially opening on Monday.

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary: Here's a look at the park then and now

John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Updated July 17 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being "The Happiest Place on Earth."

Man forced way into stranger's home, demanded food, sex and money, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who prosecutors say has a lengthy criminal history is facing charges of forcing his way into a stranger's Salt Lake home and demanding sex, food and money.

85 cats rescued from Texas floods arrive at Salt Lake City animal shelter

Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of cats rescued from deadly flooding in central Texas were brought to the Best Friends Animal Society adoption center in Sugar House on Wednesday.

Cox says he's 'supportive' of state decision to execute Ralph Menzies

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he's "supportive" of decisions leading to the scheduled execution of Ralph Menzies, adding the death penalty is appropriate but should rarely be used.

House Republicans' efforts to pass Trump spending cuts delayed by infighting

Bo Erickson and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated July 17 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives struggled to advance President Donald Trump's proposed $9 billion funding cuts amid infighting among Republicans, including questions related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump faces backlash as 69% believe Epstein details concealed, poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated July 17 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most Americans think President Donald Trump's administration is hiding information about accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and give it poor marks on the issue after pledging to make public documents in the case, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry-ons may be at hand

Rebecca Santana, Associated Press  |  Updated July 17 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Travelers giddy about being able to keep their shoes on while walking through TSA checkpoints at the airport again may have something else to look forward to: changes to how much liquid they can carry.

'We are heartbroken': 3 cabins destroyed by Monroe Canyon Fire

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of cabins that had been around for "six or seven generations" are among the structures that have now been destroyed by a fast-growing fire in central Utah.

State warned No Kings organizers 'months ago' against having armed 'peacekeepers,' Cox says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers behind Utah's No Kings demonstrations were warned against having armed "peacekeepers" at rallies before a fatal shooting last month, Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday.

Former high school coach to serve probation after no-contest plea to kissing student

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former assistant coach at Water Canyon High School in Hildale was ordered to spend two years on probation after pleading no contest to kissing a minor on a school team.

Woman admits conspiring with family to lure husband to American Fork and kill him

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An American Fork woman has pleaded guilty to murder, conspiring in a plot with her mother and brother to lure her estranged husband to Utah to kill him, court documents say.

Have You Seen This? Pete Alonso proposes 'hockey style' fighting in MLB

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Mets All-Star Pete Alonso was asked during MLB All-Star media day on Monday what rule he would change in baseball, and the 30-year-old veteran came prepared.

An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Posted July 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case since a trial is no longer planned.

West Jordan nurse charged with causing fall of elderly woman, who died days later

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nursing home employee was charged Thursday with causing an elderly woman on hospice care to fall on her face. The woman died four days later.

Cox asks Utahns to 'please, please, please' reduce fire risks ahead of Pioneer Day

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to "please, please, please be vigilant" while recreating on public lands in the state, as drought conditions worsen.

2 accused of attempted murder in April shooting in Murray

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two of three men who police say shot another man during an apparent robbery attempt in April in Murray were arrested on Wednesday.

Eagle Mountain man charged with paying teen girl for explicit pictures

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted July 17 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Eagle Mountain man has been charged with paying a 13-year-old girl for explicit pictures of herself and secretly recording a woman in a store changing room.