Mike Lee's challengers pull no punches in 1st — and only — full Senate debate before GOP primary

Utah's Republican incumbent Sen. Mike Lee faced no shortage of attacks Wednesday from his GOP opponents in what was the first — and likely the only — public face-off between the trio before the Utah GOP primary June 28.

Man dies in T-bone collision in Ogden

A 40-year-old man has died after a T-bone collision in Ogden on Wednesday night.

Incumbents no-show as challengers take the debate stage alone in Utah GOP primaries

For debates in Utah's 3rd and 4th congressional district races, the question Wednesday became about "the elephant that's not in the room."

Why US gas prices are at a record, and why they'll stay high for a long time

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a major reason that U.S. drivers are paying record prices for gasoline. But it's not the only cause of the spike.

Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student loan debt for former Corinthian students

The Department of Education announced Wednesday that it will cancel $5.8 billion in student loan debt for 560,000 borrowers who attended the now-defunct network of for-profit schools known as Corinthian Colleges.

Spike in hate crimes targets Utah's LGBTQ community

The number of hate crimes in Utah is way up and nearly double when you look at those reported against people in the LGBTQ community.

Summerhays, ASU fall to Texas in NCAA golf final; BYU, Utah finish outside top 20

Preston Summerhays' storybook freshman season of college golf came within a hair of a national title Wednesday afternoon on his home course.

Utah County attorney, sheriff trade angry barbs over sex abuse investigation

The Utah County attorney has called for an investigation into the Utah County Sheriff's Office, accusing it of trying to derail his reelection campaign. The sheriff strongly denies it.

Why another former US Winter Olympics host may be bidding again

A decision by the International Olympic Committee on Salt Lake City's bid for the 2030 or 2034 Winter Games likely won't come until the end of the year.

Family offering $20,000 reward for man who disappeared after 'weird run-in' with stranger

A 19-year-old man with ties to eastern Idaho has been missing since Saturday morning and his family is working with law enforcement to find him.

4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building, shooter dead

A gunman carrying a rifle and a handgun killed four people Wednesday at a Tulsa medical building on a hospital campus, police said.

Man whose 4-year-old son shot gun at police ordered to serve jail time

A father whose 4-year-old son fired a gun at police, while they were attempting to arrest his dad in a McDonald's drive through, was ordered to spend time in jail.

Climate change behind ruling that could grant wolverines strict protections

New protections could be in store for one of North America's most elusive mammals after a federal judge gave U.S. wildlife officials 18 months to decide whether wolverines should be listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Who's responsible when a snowplow damages your fence?

KSL Investigates looks into who is responsible for repairing damages when a public snow plow damages a resident's fence.

Have you seen this? Utah high school students build unusual shrine 'The Rock'

What do you expect to take place in a high school restroom? Well, I can pretty much guarantee it's not this.

K-pop supergroup BTS visits White House to discuss anti-Asian American violence, hate crimes

K-pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to promote Asian inclusion and representation, and met with President Joe Biden to address anti-Asian hate crimes and violence in the United States.

'The work's not done': Salt Lake leaders celebrate LGBTQ advancements, seek further inclusion

Salt Lake City leaders opened Pride Month Wednesday by raising an LGBTQ flag over the city. The event had a more profound meaning this year.

Police arrest man suspected of crashing into 4 cars, invading 2 houses in West Valley City

A man was taken into custody Tuesday after police said he crashed into at least four cars and then invaded two houses, holding residents in each at gunpoint.

Utah announces $69M in funding for small businesses

The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity announced a new program offering a projected $69 million, including $4.1 million in funding for small businesses and $8.3 million for businesses owned by "socially and economically disadvantaged" people.

Here's where Salt Lake County schools are serving free meals this summer

Students in many Utah school districts will have the option to access meals provided by their schools over the summer months.

Depp awarded $10M, Heard $2M in split libel lawsuit verdict

A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million on Wednesday in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage.

Kaysville woman ordered to prison in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A Kaysville woman will be the first Utahn to spend time in prison in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot in Washington.

Hinckley, who shot Reagan in 1981, granted full freedom

A federal judge on Wednesday granted John Hinckley, the man who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan and three others in a 1981 assassination attempt, unconditional release from the remaining restrictions he faced, U.S. media reported.

The Latter-day Saint behind the world's biggest cultural event

As it became clear that Expo 2020 would be postponed a year due to the pandemic, Giovanni Criscione's efforts took on a greater significance.

Do GOP Rep. Chris Stewart, challenger Erin Rider want Trump's endorsement?

Rep. Chris Stewart says Donald Trump has told him he would endorse his reelection bid in Utah's 2nd Congressional District but that he hasn't asked Trump to back him.

Instagram launches Amber Alerts to notify users of missing children in their area

Instagram on Wednesday began rolling out an Amber Alert feature on its platform to notify users of missing children in their area.

Mourners say goodbye to Uvalde teacher and her husband

Mourners have gathered at a Catholic church to say goodbye to Robb Elementary School teacher Irma Garcia and her husband, Joe. Irma died in last week's attack on the Uvalde, Texas, grade school and Joe died two days later from an apparent heart attack after visiting his wife's memorial.

Troopers in southern Utah seize 30 pounds of meth from gas tank

Utah Highway Patrol troopers found an estimated $1 million worth of drugs hidden in the gas tank of a vehicle pulled over for tailgating, according to police.

DeLorean goes back to the future with EV that Marty McFly would love

Well, it doesn't come equipped with a flux capacitor and can't produce 1.21 "jigowatts" of power, but the new DeLorean Alpha5 sports car does lean entirely on electricity to get around.

Suspected serial burglar now accused of being serial voyeur

A man recently charged in connection with a series of burglaries in the St. George area is now accused of secretly filming people, according to police.

Should the federal government forgive student loans? See what Utahns think

Forgiveness of federal student loans, even partial forgiveness, appears to be a wildly unpopular idea in Utah, according to results of a recent Dan Jones & Associates poll.

What's behind the 'blossoming' of RSL's attack, identity?

Pablo Mastroeni's squad is tied for the third-best record in MLS following the win against Houston and will play five of seven matches at home following a trip to Vancouver this weekend.

'Hell is finally over.' Rexburg educator jailed in China for over 2 years returns to America

The director of a former Rexburg-based English teaching program is back in the United States after being jailed in China for over two and a half years.

Bison gores woman in Yellowstone National Park

A bison has gored a 25-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park. A park statement says the bison was walking near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin, just north of Old Faithful, when the woman approached it Monday.

US gas prices jump to record high $4.67 a gallon

Gas prices just took another big step in the wrong direction.

Staker Parson seeks drivers and mechanics for great pay and benefits

Since 1952, truck drivers and the mechanics that fix equipment have been the lifeblood of Staker Parson Materials & Construction. That hasn't changed in 2022, and the company is looking for hard workers to join its team.

Ogden man sent to prison for 2019 murder outside grocery store

An Ogden man was sentenced to prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty in April to shooting and killing a man outside an Ogden grocery store in 2019.

Texas police: School door shut but didn't lock before attack

Investigators are trying to determine why an exterior door at Robb Elementary School did not lock when it was closed before a gunman used it to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers.

Ohio Senate candidate wants to ban porn, which he blames for low birth rates

How can America bounce back from low birthrates? Ban pornography, said Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance.

US home prices have been accelerating for 4 straight months. Will it ever end?

Home price increases in 20 major cities across the U.S. have continued to accelerate for four straight months — even as homebuyers feel the bite from high mortgage interest rates.