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Spare 'documented Dreamers' from deportation, tech giants tell Biden official

06/07/2022 10:41pm
The Biden administration must protect young adults who could lose U.S. immigration status because of processing delays for permanent residency, tech companies including Amazon and Google said on Tuesday.

Why there won't be a referendum on bid from Utah's rival for Olympics

06/07/2022 9:56pm
Voters in Sapporo won't have a say in whether a bid for the 2030 Winter Games should go forward, local leaders of the northern Japanese city have decided.

Walk-on to running for a title: BYU's Fernandez among 21 bids at NCAA championships

06/07/2022 9:48pm
A rare 800-meter qualifier, Fernandez is one of 21 bids from BYU headed to the national meet, which ties for the eighth-best mark nationally. Texas leads all schools with 33 entries.

Silver Alert canceled after endangered Layton man missing since Monday is found

06/07/2022 9:24pm
A Silver Alert has been cancelled for a 56-year-old Layton man last seen Monday morning.

More federal assistance becomes available as Utah's drought situation worsens

06/07/2022 9:03pm
More federal emergency assistance is available for Utahns impacted by the drought following a drought declaration in Piute County last month.

How this 'little trail that could' aims to change Salt Lake recreation, transit

06/07/2022 7:59pm
The Folsom Trail may be tiny compared other trails in the Wasatch Front, but Salt Lake leaders believe its role for the future of the city is huge.

Convicted Utah man says it wasn't his fault, but judge sends him to prison for murder

06/07/2022 7:33pm
A West Valley man was sent to prison for murdering a man who was visiting him. A judge said the man's actions were "inexcusable" and warned against the dangers of using firearms while drinking.

What Biden's White House says it has done for Utah's economy

06/07/2022 7:02pm
White House chief economist Jared Bernstein detailed what he said are hallmarks of successful financial policies in Utah and elsewhere across the country.

What to look for in a bike on KSL Classifieds

06/07/2022 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Our bike buying guide will help you find your perfect bike — and make sure it's in good condition, too.

Chief calls for city to help curb gun violence as Salt Lake officers investigate latest killing

06/07/2022 5:54pm
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown made another plea to help curb gun violence on the heels of a shooting and fight Monday that left one man dead and three others injured.

Woods Cross man tortured guinea pigs, posted videos online, charges say

06/07/2022 5:19pm
A Davis County man was federally indicted last week on charges accusing him of filming himself torturing guinea pigs and posting the videos online.

After Supreme Court leak, lawmaker proposes to codify same-sex marriage in Utah

06/07/2022 4:42pm
State Sen. Derek Kitchen unveiled legislation to codify the right to marry in Utah after a recent leaked Supreme Court draft has many worried about rights to marry and more.

Jim Seals of '70s group Seals and Crofts dies at age 80

06/07/2022 4:04pm
Jim Seals, who teamed with fellow musician "Dash" Crofts on such 1970s soft-rock hits as "Summer Breeze," "Diamond Girl" and "We May Never Pass This Way Again," has died at age 80.

Have You Seen This? The creepiest anthem before a sporting event?

06/07/2022 3:36pm
It may not be a chain saw that accompanies a horror film villain in a dystopian world, but it still could send a shiver down your spine.

How many Americans have signed up to sponsor refugees under Uniting for Ukraine?

06/07/2022 3:03pm
Over 48,000 Americans have signed up to help Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion, taking part in the Biden administration's new community-based sponsorship program.

6 can't miss hiking trails in Utah County

06/07/2022 3:00pm - SPONSORED
One of the best ways to see what Utah has tucked away is to explore the hiking trails in the surrounding mountains.

Former BYU guard Alex Barcello works out for Utah Jazz

06/07/2022 1:59pm
Alex Barcello isn't expected to be picked on June 23, but hat hasn't allowed to stop his NBA dreams. In fact, he's used that to fuel them.

McConaughey calls for gun control action at White House

06/07/2022 1:58pm
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey offered an emotional call on Congress to "reach a higher ground" and pass gun control legislation.

Some cancer patients can skip treatments, 2 studies show

06/07/2022 1:56pm
After surgery, some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy, according to two studies exploring shorter, gentler cancer care.

Why Mitt Romney, Jon Ossoff want investigation into death of US journalist in West Bank

06/07/2022 1:28pm
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., asked the State Department to investigate the death of a Palestinian American journalist who was killed while reporting on an Israeli military raid in the West Bank last month.

Inflation, supply chain issues hit Utah farmers markets

06/07/2022 12:54pm
You can add farmers markets to the list of places where inflation and supply chain issues continue to take their toll, especially on vendors.

Kearns man charged with stabbing, killing his neighbor

06/07/2022 12:32pm
A Kearns man was charged Tuesday with murder and accused of stabbing his next-door neighbor in a dispute that allegedly started over a missing cellphone.

State School Board pulls support for student health and risk survey after nearly 20 years

06/07/2022 12:07pm
After partnering for nearly 20 years with state health and human services agencies on a biennial student survey on health and risk prevention, the Utah State Board of Education has voted to withdraw its support.

One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones

06/07/2022 11:43am
European Union officials have agreed on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices.

Utah lawmaker speaks out after sending letter about 'transgender phenomenon' to schools

06/07/2022 11:19am
Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, spoke out on social media in response to reports that she sent a letter to school administrators regarding transgender students, explaining that she hopes to help protect children.

UTA close to finalizing drastic route changes, but not everyone is on board

06/07/2022 11:05am
Drastic route alterations are on the horizon for the Utah Transit Authority with proposed changes coming in August.

2 teens arrested in shooting at Utah mall parking lot

06/07/2022 10:41am
Two teenage boys were arrested Monday after police say they fired at a car in the parking lot of Valley Fair Mall after getting into a dispute with a man and a woman.

Are we facing a future without Old Faithful?

06/07/2022 10:33am - PARTNER
One of America's most iconic natural wonders may be running out of time.

'D' on St. George hill now listed on National Register of Historic Places

06/07/2022 10:26am
The hillside "D" that has looked down upon St. George for over 100 years recently was recognized with a listing on the National Parks Service's National Register of Historic Places.

Uvalde shooting, abortion ruling heighten US extremist threats, DHS says

06/07/2022 10:09am
A Texas school shooting, a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion and grievances about security at the U.S.-Mexico border could mobilize American extremists to violence, the Department of Homeland Security said on Tuesday.

Teacher shot in Uvalde massacre recalls horror inside classroom where 11 students were killed

06/07/2022 10:02am
A teacher who was wounded in last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school told ABC his students were watching a movie when they heard gunshots — and asked him what was going on.

'Best supporters in the nation': What's next for the Utah Warriors after 5-11 season?

06/07/2022 9:33am
The season was hardly idyllic for the Warriors, which finished the 2022 season with a 5-11 record. But there was one thing the Warriors always knew they could count on: the fans.

Can this technology be an answer to farmland water use in the West?

06/07/2022 9:04am
All eyes are on a building and the promise it holds for saving water and preserving a way of life that has been the hallmark of the West.

Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know

06/07/2022 8:58am
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will go public with its findings starting this week. Lawmakers hope to show the American public how democracy came to the brink of disaster.

'We lost everything': Couple describes escaping fire that destroyed mobile homes in Moab

06/07/2022 8:44am
Family members displaced by a mobile home park fire in Moab are recounting the moments they had to rush out of their house and watch the blaze burn down everything they own.

Tooele man arrested for allegedly stealing 6,000 pounds of copper

06/07/2022 8:23am
A Tooele man has been arrested for allegedly stealing a forklift and using it to steal 6,000 pounds of copper sheets.

Crews start safety improvements on the North Ogden Divide

06/07/2022 8:05am
The five miles of the steep and winding North Ogden Divide were shut down Monday so crews could get to work on safety improvements.

Former Ogden dentist sent to prison over failure to pay $1.8M in taxes

06/07/2022 7:44am
A former Ogden dentist was sentenced to federal prison Friday after a jury found him guilty of avoiding taxes and failing to pay $1.8 million in taxes.

US wins case to seize Russian superyacht in Fiji, sails away

06/07/2022 7:20am
The United States has won a legal battle to seize a Russian-owned superyacht in Fiji and wasted no time in taking command of the vessel and sailing it away from the South Pacific nation.

With trial 3 days away, St. George chiropractor enters plea to sexual abuse charges from 2019

06/07/2022 6:55am
Four days before jury selection was to begin, a local chiropractor entered a plea to multiple charges filed in connection with a case that has lingered for nearly three years amid complications for both sides in a backlog of court filings.

'An incredible resource': How a new website may influence Wasatch Mountain planning

06/07/2022 6:21am
A new online dashboard offers all sorts of practical environmental information needed in planning out the region.