Over 170 million — half of US adults — exposed to harmful lead levels as kids

Over 170 million U.S.-born people who were adults in 2015 were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children, a new study estimates.

Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Miranda Lambert wins top prize

Morgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Monday night a year after he was removed from the ballot after he was caught using a racial slur.

Homeless, housing advocates disappointed in funding from Utah Legislature

Though the Utah Legislature gave a record-breaking $70 million this year to fight affordable housing shortages and homelessness, advocates said the sum fell short of what they hoped for.

After a loss and some flops, Jazz have already circled the next game against Mavs

Luka Doncic dictated everything about the game as Dallas beat Utah 111-103 Monday at American Airlines Center.

Rand Paul, Kristi Noem, Mike Lee denounce government overreach in Utah event

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem joined Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, in Salt Lake City Friday where they warned against the consolidation of government power.

BYU declines $88M in latest COVID-19 relief funding for Utah colleges

The Department of Education announced Monday that it had extended nearly a half-billion dollars in funding over the past year to Utah colleges and universities under the American Rescue Plan.

Want to sleep better? Lift some weights

Struggling to sleep? Put some muscle into your efforts by adding resistance training, otherwise known as weight training, to your weekly exercise routine.

Why Evan McMullin has Democrats backing him in his race against Mike Lee

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has called on Democratic state delegates to back Evan McMullin to replace Sen. Mike Lee in Congress.

Winter storm warning for parts of Utah ahead of another round of snow

As most Utah communities have finished digging out of the weekend snow storms, more snow is on its way — especially toward the northern half of the state.

BYU marksman Tegan Graham proves more than just a shooter in WCC semifinal win

The graduate senior from New Zealand had a career-high 11 rebounds and a bundle of other contributions in the 15th-ranked Cougars' 59-52 win.

Utah deputy charged with manslaughter in crash that killed BYU student

A Utah County sheriff's deputy was charged Monday with manslaughter and accused of speeding in his personal vehicle to a SWAT standoff when he hit and killed another driver.

Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets

As cities seek to fully reopen, public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a big funding boost to stay afloat and invest in new fleets of electric buses.

Want solar power? 2 Utah County power companies agree on new sharing system

Getting solar power is now easier than ever for residents in and around Utah County.

Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist

Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, eliminating rules that stirred up intense fights among educators, school boards and parents throughout the pandemic.

US gas prices top $4 per gallon as Biden considers Russian oil ban

The average U.S. cost of gas crossed the $4 per gallon threshold over the weekend for the first time since 2008 and could soon surpass all-time record highs set over a decade ago.

Have You Seen This? Slump or no slump, Steph's shooting is still mind-boggling

To those who say Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry's shooting skills are overrated, watch this video. And to those who want to see a magic trick, watch this video.

'Rankings don't matter to us': Gonzales, No. 15 BYU women rally into WCC tourney finals

BYU held off Portland 59-52 in Monday's first semifinal at the Orleans Arena.

Diverse places in Utah Valley to find excellent international cuisine

With more than 900 restaurants, including 28 different international food cultures, you can pretty much find anything you're looking for in Utah County when you want something outside of the standard American fare. Here's just a small sampling of the cultural cuisine you'll find in the valley.

Drastic water reductions may loom for northern Utah as drought continues

Despite recent storm activity, one of the state's largest water providers announced it is already looking at possibly enacting severe reductions for its users this summer.

Here's who is playing at this summer's Salt Lake City Twilight Concert Series

The Salt Lake City Arts Council on Monday unveiled this year's lineup for the Twilight Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this week.

Prosecutor describes young couple's grisly deaths in 1st day of murder trial

Testimony began Monday in the long-awaited double aggravated murder trial for Jerrod Baum, who is accused of brutally killing a young couple near Eureka in 2017.

Utah reports 543 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths since Friday

Utah health care officials reported 543 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, as well as nine additional deaths.

Scientists identify new gene differences in severe COVID patients

Scientists have pinpointed 16 new genetic variants in people who developed severe COVID-19 in a large study published on Monday that could help researchers develop treatments for very sick patients.

China calls Russia its chief 'strategic partner' despite war

China's foreign minister on Monday called Russia his country's "most important strategic partner" as Beijing continues to refuse to condemn the invasion of Ukraine despite growing pressure from the U.S. and European Union to use its influence to rein Moscow in.

Cedar City man comes out ahead on TV's 'You Bet Your Life'

A Cedar City man who recently appeared on a nationally televised game show says he had an enjoyable experience.

KSL.com teams up with other news media for coverage of Great Salt Lake

Over a dozen Utah news, education and media organizations are teaming up for the first time to highlight the importance of the Great Salt Lake and what might be done to save it.

$55M short: Spiking construction costs affect Tooele school projects

Rising construction costs are putting a financial strain on the Tooele School District.

Can you study your way to a healthy marriage?

A new report argues that marriage and relationship education could help family stability.

Patrick Kinahan: Mark Pope pushes flawed nonconference argument

In the end, Mark Pope was forced to tout BYU's nonconference schedule in hopes the NCAA selection committee will buy his self-serving argument.

Utah knifemaker's skills land him a spot on the History Channel

The word "art" has many definitions. But to one Utah man, designing and creating knives is his own art form — and it's what led him to an appearance on the History Channel.

Business of basketball: How BYU's Shaylee Gonzales balances game, entrepreneurship

Shaylee Gonzales is a star point guard on the BYU women's basketball team in arguably the Cougars' best regular season in program history this winter.

What did Utah politicians do for water in Utah, Great Salt Lake?

After being accused of years of neglect from environmental groups, lawmakers answered a call from Gov. Cox who recommended $50 million for conservation efforts aimed at the lake.

High court won't review decision freeing Cosby from prison

The Supreme Court said Monday it will not take up the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby, leaving in place a decision by Pennsylvania's highest court to throw out his conviction and set him free from prison.

High speeds lead to terrifying chain-reaction crash in Utah County

A single crash in Utah County spiraled into three Sunday morning, narrowly missing responding firefighters who were trying to help a young child.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Prosecutors rest case against man in 1st Capitol riot trial

Federal prosecutors on Monday finished presenting testimony against a Texas man who is the first person to be tried on charges related to the riot at the U.S. Capitol last year.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

'We will fight to the death if necessary': Ukraine accuses Russia of 'medieval' tactics

Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting Monday, although the evacuation routes were mostly leading to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing withering criticism from Ukraine and others.

Great Salt Lake water levels: Is it too late to save the lake?

Advocates, researchers and others have watched with dread over the last two decades as the Great Salt Lake has steadily dwindled to a trickle of its former self.