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In drought-stricken West, officials weigh emergency actions at Lake Powell

04/13/2022 10:03pm
Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to Colorado River users to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam on the Arizona-Utah border.

Why a federal report says testing wastewater for COVID-19 in Utah, other states has limitations

04/13/2022 9:29pm
A new report from a congressional watchdog agency says more needs to be done to standardize the monitoring of COVID-19 and other diseases through wastewater surveillance, now a key way for Utahns to track the spread of the virus.

Police issue Amber Alert for 3 missing, at-risk children believed taken out of state

04/13/2022 8:52pm
Police issued an Amber Alert on Wednesday night for three Salt Lake City children they say might have been taken to South Dakota.

With Chris Burgess moving on to Utah, who might BYU hire to replace him?

04/13/2022 8:32pm
The Utes hit a home-run hire with the addition of Chris Burgess at his second alma mater. But where does that leave Mark Pope and BYU basketball just a year before joining the Big 12?

'Only the beginning': Medical team, family celebrate Utah's first in utero surgery

04/13/2022 8:04pm
Abigail Keyworth was the recipient of the first in utero fetal surgery in Utah. The now 11-month-old reunited with her caregivers Wednesday to celebrate the anniversary of her surgery.

John Clyde's picks: The 10 best new streaming titles in April

04/13/2022 7:36pm
Hundreds of titles come and go every month on your favorite streaming service and it's impossible to know what all is out there. KSL movie reviewer John Clyde shares his list of the best new streaming titles this April on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and HBO Max.

How gas prices are impacting Utah and what, if anything, can be done

04/13/2022 7:11pm
Current price trends, the impact of the Ukrainian war on Utah's economy and the effect global events are having on Utahns was studied by analysts at the University of Utah.

Want to lose weight? Forget what you think you know about diet and exercise

04/13/2022 7:00pm - SPONSORED
If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Case dismissed against Utah man accused of threatening to shoot Magna youth football team

04/13/2022 6:25pm
The case against a Utah man accused of threatening to shoot a youth football team and its coach in Magna in September has been dismissed.

'It's part of the game': Rudy Gobert downplays apparent beef with Dallas bench

04/13/2022 6:23pm
On Wednesday, Gobert turned down the heat on an apparent beef between him and the Mavericks bench.

First Presidency celebrates life and mission of Jesus Christ with 2022 Easter message

04/13/2022 5:53pm
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its 2022 Easter message Wednesday celebrating the Atonement and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

St. George police investigating suspicious death

04/13/2022 4:42pm
St. George police were investigating the death of a woman on Wednesday.

Pilot killed after plane crashes into Idaho potato processing plant

04/13/2022 4:14pm
A pilot is dead after a plane crashed into a potato processing plant Wednesday morning in central Idaho.

US gives Ukraine $800 million more in military aid, adds heavy weapons

04/13/2022 4:10pm
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced an additional $800 million in U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, expanding the scope of the systems provided ahead of a wider Russian assault expected in eastern Ukraine.

Have You Seen This? When music makes a Utah tumbleweed invasion epic

04/13/2022 3:39pm
When tumbleweeds started blowing into an Eagle Mountain neighborhood this week, one resident decided to use the opportunity to make an epic video of the invasion.

Automate finance and accounting with AI bots for your business and CPA firms

04/13/2022 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Robotic accounting makes life easier for everyone. And if your business hasn't jumped on the Robotic accounting train yet, you will once you learn what a difference it makes.

No verdict after 2nd day of deliberations in Jerrod Baum murder trial

04/13/2022 2:25pm
Jurors in the murder trial for Jerrod Baum left the courthouse on Thursday without reaching a verdict. Baum is accused of killing a young couple and dumping their bodies in a mine in Juab County.

Salt Lake City dropped from lawsuit involving century-old theater — sort of

04/13/2022 2:24pm
A group suing to preserve the Utah Pantages Theater last week refiled a lawsuit aimed at protecting the century-old theater.

Man feeling 'dope sick' hit 2 children crossing street, police say

04/13/2022 1:58pm
A man who police say hit two children with his Jeep in Salt Lake City last fall, was criminally charged on Wednesday.

He's back: Garth Brooks to return to Salt Lake this summer for concert at Rice-Eccles

04/13/2022 1:34pm
County music star Garth Brooks will return to Salt Lake City for a concert at Rice-Eccles Stadium on June 18, University of Utah officials announced Wednesday.

Utah man yelled at wife prior to running her over at airport, killing her, charges say

04/13/2022 1:14pm
A man charged with running over his wife at the Salt Lake airport shortly after the couple returned from vacation was seen angrily yelling at her prior to getting in his vehicle.

US mortgage interest rates top 5%, buyers look to lock in rates

04/13/2022 12:49pm
The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose to more than 5% last week, the highest level since November 2018, and homebuyers hurried to make purchases before costs rise further, the latest weekly survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association showed on Wednesday.

23 hurt in Texas tornadoes; More tornadoes, large hail forecast in Central US today

04/13/2022 12:28pm
A storm system sweeping the country Wednesday will dominate the central U.S., bringing long-track tornadoes, blizzard conditions and fuel for explosive wildfires.

The intertwining history of Latter-day Saints and Las Vegas

04/13/2022 12:05pm - PARTNER
From Howard Hughes' handlers and Donny Osmond to the missionaries settling on a lonely creek in 1855, Latter-day Saints have always demanded concessions from Sin City.

Here's what's getting more expensive at the grocery store

04/13/2022 11:58am
Food prices have seen the biggest 12-month increase since the year ended May 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Police find remains of missing North Salt Lake man on Provo's Y Mountain

04/13/2022 11:24am
The remains of a North Salt Lake man missing since January have been found on Y Mountain in Provo, police said.

Lots of broadband money, but US expansion finds speed bumps

04/13/2022 11:20am
Congress has appropriated tens of billions of dollars for a variety of programs to help fill the digital gap exposed by the pandemic, but some say supply chain issues, labor shortages and geographic constraints will slow the rollout.

Craig Smith adds BYU assistant Chris Burgess to Utah coaching staff

04/13/2022 11:11am
All roads lead to home — or at least in the case of BYU assistant coach Chris Burgess, the road leads back to his alma mater.

Utah man charged with abusing girls is arrested again in child porn investigation

04/13/2022 11:06am
A man charged with sexually assaulting two teenage girls has been arrested again by the Internet Crimes Against Children task force in a child exploitation investigation.

3 men trying to flee from police run red light, hit 4 other cars

04/13/2022 10:31am
Three men were arrested Wednesday after police say they attempted to flee officers by running a red light at a busy Millcreek intersection and then hit four other vehicles.

CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises

04/13/2022 9:58am
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

'Little bit of chaos:' Red Rocks live or die on beam, and nationals will be no different

04/13/2022 9:38am
In many ways, the Red Rocks live and die on beam; and it's exactly the way they want it.

How the COVID-19 pandemic fueled new parent activism in public schools

04/13/2022 9:03am
Given "emerging parent power" in the nation's public schools, school districts would be wise to embrace such convictions, according to a new report from Georgetown University.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

04/13/2022 8:39am
Russia is beefing up its forces for a new assault on Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, setting the stage for a protracted battle that is certain to inflict heavy losses on both sides as the Russians try to encircle Ukraine's fighters.

Who will replace Bob Bowlsby as Big 12 commish, and where does BYU fit into new league?

04/13/2022 8:19am
Longtime Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby announced last week he is stepping away from the commissioner's chair, putting to a close a 40-year career in college athletics as he prepares for the next phase of his career, likely retirement.

$1M Weber County home destroyed in overnight fire

04/13/2022 8:12am
A home in Weber County was destroyed overnight Wednesday in a fire that caused an estimated $1 million of damage, firefighters said.

5 changes to make to your room for a better night's sleep

04/13/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED
With just a few easy steps and tweaks, you can transform your room into the sleep haven your body desperately needs.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: How browser extensions can help beat rising prices online

04/13/2022 7:57am
With the help of plug-ins for your internet browser, your computer can help you make sure you are paying the lowest price for nearly everything.

Man arrested in Brooklyn subway attack charged with terror

04/13/2022 7:33am
The man arrested in the shooting of 10 people on a Brooklyn subway has been charged with a federal terrorism offense.

'I'm ecstatic': Tylee Ryan's aunt reacts to Idaho judge's competency ruling for Lori Daybell

04/13/2022 6:57am
Tylee Ryan's aunt is pleased the case against Lori Vallow Daybell is moving forward after a judge declared her competent for trial.

Salt Lake City receives over $300K to house human trafficking survivors

04/13/2022 6:19am
The Housing Authority of Salt Lake City is one of nine nationwide to receive special congressional funding to expand and fully launch its initiative to house survivors of human trafficking.