Biden says US considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

The United States is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics, President Joe Biden confirmed on Thursday, a move that would be aimed at protesting China's human rights record, including what Washington says is genocide against minority Muslims.

Drivers scramble as cash falls from armored truck on California freeway

Drivers scrambled to grab cash Friday morning after bags of money fell out of an armored truck on a Southern California freeway, authorities said.

Salt Lake estate attorney admits he embezzled millions of dollars from disabled clients

Calvin Curtis pled guilty on Tuesday in federal court to wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling millions of dollars from his clients, including at least $13 million from Glenn McConkey, a former Park City resident with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Is there an antidote to help revive the ailing Great Salt Lake?

The fight to save the drought-challenged Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes in the West advanced this week with passage of a legislative measure in a congressional committee.

Closing in on division title, Utah State hosts Wyoming on senior night

The 8-2 Aggies, just two games away from reaching the MW championships game, need to get by Wyoming.

Review: 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' pays tribute to the original, but maybe a little too much

It's going to be next to impossible for "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" to live up to the love and admiration for the original, but they're going to try.

Some homeowners wary of proposed Bear Lake development

A proposed development could more than double the population of St. Charles on the Idaho side of Bear Lake.

Utah GOP congressmen vote no on $2T Build Back Better plan. One called it a 'scam'

All four of Utah's Republican congressmen voted against the Democrats' sweeping social spending bill Monday, including one who went so far as to call the legislation a "scam."

Have you seen Utah's biggest outdoor holiday light display?

This year, transport your family to another world full of all the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the holidays. Visit Luminaria, Utah's biggest light display in the Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point.

Yoga and an extra mile: How the Jazz are trying to stay healthy this season

For the first time all season, Utah had a clean injury report. There was no one out, no one questionable, no one even probable. How did the Jazz get there?

FrontRunner delays expected for the next week as work on new station continues

Utah Transit Authority officials are advising FrontRunner riders in Utah County to expect 20- to-30-minute travel delays in Utah County beginning Saturday and continuing for the next week as crews work on the track near its newest station.

US to allow texting to planned '988' suicide prevention hotline

The Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to require wireless carriers to allow texting to the new "988" U.S. National Suicide Prevention hotline that will begin by July 2022.

Record-breaking $1B contract headed for Utah State University's Space Dynamics Lab

The Air Force Research Laboratory announced this week that it has awarded a $1 billion contract for space technology development to the Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory.

Have You Seen This? Deer seeks sanctuary in church as hunting season begins

It was worth a shot, deer. Sorry, bad choice of words.

Is BYU's glass half full or half empty? Depends on who you ask

Conversations vary, but they're often lively when the topic is BYU sports.

Crypto bidders miss out as 1st-edition copy of US Constitution sells for $43 million

A crowd-funded bid by cryptocurrency enthusiasts to buy a rare copy of the U.S. constitution fell short on Thursday, after the document sold to another buyer for $43.2 million, a record price for a printed text, according to auction house Sotheby's.

Would Kyle Rittenhouse be on trial if his case were in Utah? Maybe not. Here's why

The Kyle Rittenhouse trial in Wisconsin has focused attention on self-defense laws around the country. But if his case occurred in Utah, it might not have gone before a jury.

Repeat titles on line for BYU's Conner Mantz, women's team at cross country nationals

Mantz returned to Provo for his senior season, and as such he'll look to defend his individual national championship Saturday morning at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida (9:10 a.m. MT, ESPNU).

Utah House Republican leader tests positive for COVID-19

One of Utah's top legislative leaders has tested positive for COVID-19.

After a water main break, who pays for damage – the city or its residents?

When a city water main breaks and sends water flooding into homes and businesses, someone must take care of the mess. But who is responsible for paying for the damage: the city, or its residents?

4 charged in gang-related killing at Midvale wedding

Four men were charged Friday in connection with the shooting death of a man attending a family wedding in Midvale earlier this month. Two of them had already been convicted in prior shootings that left one man dead and another paralyzed.

Friday brings Utah 1,764 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

Utah health officials reported 1,764 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, as well as 17 additional deaths.

Feds scope new plan to help imperiled sage grouse, other declining West species

Federal land managers have formally started a process to replace 2019 changes made to its sagebrush plan. It would be the third plan of its kind issued since 2015.

With division titles lurking, No. 23 Utah looking to spoil No. 3 Oregon's playoff hopes

For the second time in as many contests, Nephi Sewell will be sharing the field with a family member wearing an Oregon jersey.

Widow speaks out about construction accident that killed her husband

The widow of the construction worker killed in Wednesday's tragic incident at the Airport is speaking out for the first time.

New details released about attempted shooting tied to Daybells as police recommend charges

Police in Arizona have asked prosecutors to review charges against Chad and Lori Daybell for conspiracy of attempted murder in connection with an incident involving Lori's former family member.

Recount fiasco throws tight Sandy mayoral race into limbo

Sandy residents will have to wait to see who their next mayor is, after the Sandy City Council voted Thursday night to not certify the election results.

Harris was briefly 1st woman to be acting US president as Biden underwent colonoscopy

U.S. President Joe Biden briefly transferred power to Vice President Kamala Harris Friday as he underwent a colonoscopy, making her the first woman to hold the presidential reins in U.S. history.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 12 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.

Pandemic-favorite brands like Peloton and Zoom taking a hit as world reopens

Brands like Peloton, Zoom and Pinterest helped millions take the edge off extended isolation at home, amid the worst of pandemic conditions, and saw their market values soar as a result.

Mechanic locates customer's stolen SUV, only to watch it get stolen again

A mechanic went the extra mile — or in this case a few extra miles — to track down an SUV stolen from his shop, and then continued to follow the vehicle when it was stolen in front of him for a second time.

Gained weight after antibiotics? Do these 4 things

Scientists have known for more than 70 years that antibiotics cause weight gain. When you eat the right foods, you heal your gut, promote good bacteria and lose weight.

Option this: Georgia Southern's unique offense a beast for BYU to tame

The Eagles (3-7) have run an option-based offense for years, mostly dating back to former coach (and current Army boss) Jeff Monken's tie with the program from 2010-13.

Utah reports lowest unemployment ever at 2.2%

Utah's unemployment rate fell to an all-time low of 2.2% in October with approximately 37,400 Utahns unemployed, the state said Friday.

Man killed in Salt Lake City after crashing into tree

A man died after his vehicle hit a tree the area of 3300 W. 2100 South in Salt Lake City early Friday, police said.

US House passes Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending bill

President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion bill to bolster the social safety net and fight climate change secured enough votes to pass the House on Friday. The bill will now be sent back to the Senate.

US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+

The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans travel for the holidays.

How did the pandemic affect student performance? Utah data is 'sobering and concerning'

Student participation rates among the various standardized tests the state uses to measure student achievement for its school accountability system dropped in 2021 compared to 2019.