I-80 interchange at 5600 West to close over the weekend

Drivers have been encouraged to plan ahead as the 5600 West Interchange at Interstate 80 will be closed over the weekend in Salt Lake City.

Turkey farmers say shortage of workers will delay production

The holidays are right around the corner and that means looking for the right turkey for the dinner table. But the turkey company Butterball is concerned there may be a shortage in supply this year.

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.

In 'very infrequent' ruling, judge tosses perjury charge against Orem man acquitted of murder

A man acquitted of murder last year after he shot and killed another man in the doorway of his apartment is no longer facing a perjury charge after a judge decided to dismiss it mid-trial.

A tiny minnow, a big pipeline and a growing water demand

Plans to increase the Southern Utah water supply may be in jeopardy if efforts to protect an inconspicuous fish species prove successful.

La Nina has arrived and will stick around — what that means for the dry Southwest

Winter weather, ongoing drought conditions and even the remainder of hurricane season will see impacts from a recent cooling of sea surface temperatures in the Pacific.

Making statements: Utes, Sun Devils look to take major step in division title race

As the only two remaining teams with an unbeaten record in Pac-12 play, Saturday becomes a statement game of sorts for either program.

Chad Daybell called funeral home hours after Charles Vallow was killed, police reports show

Chad Daybell called an Arizona funeral home the day Charles Vallow was shot and killed by Lori Vallow Daybell's brother, according to newly released police documents.

From Grimes to Ika, storylines aplenty as No. 19 BYU visits Baylor (+ how to watch, stream, listen)

Baylor offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes, who held the same position at BYU as recently as a year ago, isn't the only common connection between Kalani Sitake's team and Dave Aranda's Bears.

Charge: Fight with former housemate in Orem ends in gunfire

A fight between a homeowner, her son and a man kicked out of the residence that culminated in gunfire has resulted in a criminal charge.

Bitcoin tops $60,000 as investors bet on ETF approval

Bitcoin prices continued their October surge on Friday, topping $60,000 on hopes that the Securities and Exchange Commission will soon approve a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund.

These Utah youth are disproportionately struggling with mental illness in 2021

New data shows that two groups of Utah students are struggling with mental illness more than the rest: lesbian, gay and bisexual youth and Hispanic youth.

Have You Seen This? The most exciting game you'll never understand

I'm only in on like 12% of what is happening here, but I am 100% committed.

Vulnerable US homeowners face uncertainty as mortgage forbearance ends

Close to half a million low-income homeowners in the United States are nearing the end of mortgage forbearance plans that allowed them to halt loan payments during the pandemic.

US to lift curbs from Nov. 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers

The White House on Friday said it will lift COVID-19 travel restrictions for fully vaccinated foreign nationals effective Nov. 8, ending historic restrictions that barred much of the world from the United States.

3 charged in shooting death of West Jordan teen

Three people were charged with murder on Friday in connection with the shooting death of a West Jordan teen at his house.

Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence

A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Charges: South Jordan man solicited girls for nudes, paid tens of thousands of dollars

A man accused of contacting more than 200 girls in Utah and offering them money for nude selfies, paying tens of thousands to more than two dozen who agreed, according to investigators, has been charged.

Utah confirms 1,493 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths Friday

Utah health officials confirmed 1,493 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as well as 17 deaths.

Girlfriend of man killed in Murray arrested for obstruction

The girlfriend of a man recently shot and killed in Murray has been arrested for allegedly lying and withholding information from police.

Rise and shout: This 98-year-old has helped pave the way for BYU athletics

When it comes to donating to the BYU sports program, Cougar alum Sy Kimball is proof there's no school like the old school.

White House commission on Supreme Court reforms sees risks in expanding court

A White House commission studying potential changes to the U.S. Supreme Court said expanding the number of justices would pose "considerable" risks and might further politicize the court, according to preliminary draft documents released on Thursday.

Man arrested after allegedly posing as student at Moab schools

A 19-year-old man who allegedly tried posing as a student, walked into a classroom and then followed two students home and went into their house was arrested on Thursday.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Attorney: Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre

The gunman who killed 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school will plead guilty to their murders, his attorneys said Friday

Demolition begins at abandoned Raging Waters/Seven Peaks water park

Crews have started the demolition of the old Raging Waters/Seven Peaks water park, and city officials still want community input on what should take its place.

As playoff push reignites, RSL optimistic new coach, owner will be in place by end of year

The Major League Soccer club based in Sandy has its sights set on earning a spot in the Western Conference playoffs, all while interviewing potential new coaches and owners to take RSL to the next level.

FDA advisers recommend second shot of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

Outside advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously to recommend regulators authorize a second shot of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.

Snowbird owner POWDR's new Fast Tracks hits backlash in Utah, Oregon

On Monday, ski resort conglomerate POWDR unveiled its Fast Tracks program, but the concept has not been received well in corners of the Salt Lake ski community.

'Ping-Pong tables are not culture': Utah tech leaders say startup culture is changing

During day two of the Silicon Slopes Summit Thursday, Utah tech leaders say they are moving away from old perks to new ones.

Justice Department will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law

The Biden administration said Friday it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.

US prepares to resume Trump 'Remain in Mexico' asylum policy in November

President Joe Biden's administration is taking steps to restart by mid-November a program begun under his predecessor Donald Trump that forced asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for U.S. court hearings after a federal court deemed the termination of the program unjustified, U.S. officials said Thursday.

Northbound I-215 in Millcreek reopens after man is killed in autoped

A man was killed early Friday after being hit by a car on the I-215 east belt. The Utah Highway Patrol says he was involved in an accident and had just gotten out of his vehicle when he was hit.

New study reveals which Utah cities, counties saw biggest housing price increases

Any guesses for which Utah areas saw the biggest price jumps in home sales over the past year? If you guessed Summit County, you're on the money.