Latter-day Saint missionaries safe after armed men interrupt conference in Mexico

Seventy missionaries are safe after two armed men entered the church meetinghouse where a conference was being held Friday, according to a press release from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What's the answer to labor shortage, supply chain issues? Romney says young people are key

As companies grapple with labor shortages and supply chain issues, some are steering young people away from four-year college programs and making technical careers more appealing.

Utah's Hogle Zoo hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children

Children ages 5 to 11 can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at clinics being hosted by Utah's Hogle Zoo this weekend.

Barcello's clutch 3, home court help BYU hold off Aztecs to improve to 2-0

Alex Barcello had 17 points and three assists, and fellow senior guard Te'Jon Lucas added 13 points to help BYU basketball edge San Diego State Friday night.

Judge, lawyers gear up for trial in case for man accused of killing couple near Eureka

Gearing up for the jury trial for a man accused of murdering two young adults and dropping their bodies into a mine in 2017, Utah's 4th District Court considered multiple motions this week in preparation for the trial scheduled in February 2022.

With a stroke of a pen, Dixie State became Utah Tech University

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed into law Friday legislation that renames Dixie State University as Utah Tech University.

Man who went to space with Shatner dies in plane crash

A man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month was killed along with another person when the small plane they were in crashed in a wooded area of northern New Jersey, according to state police.

Jobs vs. jabs: Federal court upholds stay on Biden's 'sledgehammer' vaccine mandate

A federal appeals court late Friday upheld its stay of the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for larger businesses, saying it leaves workers with a choice between "their jobs and their jabs."

This Utah tech startup, led by Black CEO, just went public. Here's why that's a big deal

Utah customer communications innovator Weave achieved rare Unicorn status in 2019, an industry term reserved for privately backed startups that reach the $1 billion valuation mark.

Long-awaited downtown Hyatt Regency 'comes to life.' Will it be needed when it's completed?

Crews celebrated as a crane put the new downtown Hyatt Regency hotel's final beam into place. But how has travel and tourism changed since COVID-19?

Jazz turn to the G League to help with Jared Butler's development

Butler has been at the end of the bench, sitting and waiting.The thing is, sitting and waiting doesn't usually lead to development. Enter the G League.

Utah Gov. Cox signs off on controversial congressional map that 'cracks' Salt Lake County

It's official. The next generation of Utah's congressional district boundaries has been set for the next 10 years.

Davis School District to undergo independent investigation into bullying after 10-year-old's death

Davis School District will conduct an independent investigation after the death of Isabella "Izzy" Faith Tichenor, a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide last week after family members say she was bullied.

Tabernacle Choir will host TV special in lieu of traditional Christmas concert this year

A television special with an overview of the last 20 years of Christmas concerts, including a virtual choir, will replace the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square's traditional Christmas concert in 2021.

1 killed, 5 injured when truck pulling horse trailer crashes into semi

One person was killed and five others were seriously injured Friday in a crash in Millard County, troopers said.

Have You Seen This? That time the unpoppable air mattress popped on QVC

These are the moments I'm so grateful that live television is a thing.

These BYU researchers set out to improve flip phones. Now they fix spines instead

Shortly before closing the deal on a research grant, a group of BYU engineers watched the opportunity slip through their fingers thanks to an entirely unexpected technology event.

11 phrases you probably won't understand unless you are from Utah

To an outsider unacquainted with the local vernacular, some phrases are downright perplexing. (You might be using some of them without realizing it.) Here are 12 phrases you probably won't understand unless you hail from the Beehive State.

Trump adviser Bannon criminally charged for defying Jan. 6 subpoena

Stephen Bannon, a longtime adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been criminally charged for failing to comply with a subpoena issued by a House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, the Justice Department said on Friday.

Judge in Rittenhouse trial allows jury to consider that teen provoked attack

The judge in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse said on Friday he would allow the jury to consider that the teenager provoked an encounter with one of two men he is charged with killing during racial justice protests in a Wisconsin city last year.

Utahn arrested after giving unsuspecting co-workers gummies laced with THC, police say

A man was arrested in Tremonton earlier this week and accused of giving gummies laced with a psychoactive drug to co-workers who thought it was normal candy.

Americans give bosses same message in record numbers: 'I quit'

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in many cases for more money elsewhere as companies bump up pay to fill job openings that are close to an all-time high.

Under growth and drought, cities take another look at wastewater recycling

Around the U.S., cities are increasingly warming to an idea that once induced gags: Sterilize wastewater from toilets, sinks and factories, and eventually pipe it back into homes and businesses as tap water.

Does Republican Party event with LGBTQ conservatives signal enlarging the GOP tent?

A high-profile group of Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and several with Utah ties, gathered with the nation's largest conservative LGBTQ organization in Florida this past weekend.

Utah's high COVID rates mean 'no room for error' going into winter, doctor says

Although Utah's COVID-19 case rates remain stable, one infectious disease physician said Friday they're too high for comfort going into the holidays and colder weather.

100,000 pounds of Trader Joe's chicken patties recalled for possible bone fragments

Roughly 100,000 pounds of raw ground chicken patty products, mostly sold at Trader Joe's, are being recalled.

BYU study: What impact does pornography have on relationships?

BYU Wheatley national survey says 1 in 4 men hide porn use, and 1 in 3 women worry about the impact on intimacy.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 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.

3 injured in Ogden crash

Three people were injured Friday morning in a crash in Ogden, troopers said.

SR-9 reopens in Zion National Park after crews clear debris from 'big' rockfall

The highway that runs through Zion National Park reopened Friday afternoon after a "big" rockfall near the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel closed it for most of the day.

Unaffordable Utah: Strategies & solutions to survive the inflation storm

For some Utah families, even the essentials – groceries, gas and rent – have become cost-prohibitive.

Plessy, 'separate but equal' ruling namesake, is pardoned

A Louisiana board on Friday posthumously pardoned Homer Plessy, the namesake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 1896 "separate but equal" ruling affirming state segregation laws.

11 arrested in connection with child sexual exploitation and trafficking sting in St. George

Following a multi-day sting operation that began Sunday and ended early Tuesday evening, agents arrested nearly a dozen people for investigation of sexual exploitation and trafficking offenses – including the arrest of a Cedar City man who had an open case filed in connection with a similar undercover exercise conducted last year.

Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears' conservatorship

Britney Spears is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled the pop singer's life and money for nearly 14 years.

5 ways the supercharged housing market is changing the Utah real estate game

There's a lot of competition and not a lot of inventory. It can be a real pain for buyers. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here's what you should know if you're hoping to buy a house in this supercharged market.

Preventing suicide is goal of 'Hope Squad' training in Utah

About 200 students traveled to Provo on Thursday for training on how to help prevent suicide at their schools through a Hope Squad.

Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism

Critics say rather than killing the bison, the animals should be relocated to other areas or given to Native American tribes under an existing effort.

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson to split into 2 companies

Johnson & Johnson plans to split into two companies, separating its consumer health division that sells Band-Aids and Baby Powder from its pharmaceuticals and medical devices business in the biggest shake-up in its 135-year history.

Salt Lake City gave police officers a pay raise 5 months ago. Is it keeping them on the job?

The pay raise that Salt Lake police officers received five months ago appears to be helping with retention, Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Chief Mike Brown said Thursday.