Cutting through the red tape: KSL Investigates a flying road hazard

For anyone driving Utah roads, chances are you've driven over a few manhole covers. Sometimes you feel the bump. And sometimes it leaves you with $6,000 in damage to your car nobody wants to pay.

Utah's GOP congressmen vote for bill to write same-sex marriage into law

Utah's four Republican congressmen joined all House Democrats in passing a bill Tuesday that would write same-sex marriage into law.

Scientists find an exotic black hole deemed a 'needle in a haystack'

Astronomers have spotted in a galaxy adjacent to our Milky Way what they are calling a cosmic "needle in a haystack" — a black hole that not only is classified as dormant but appears to have been born without the explosion of a dying star.

Survey results show Salt Lake City has a problem with gentrification

The results of a Salt Lake City Council-commissioned survey on gentrification are in, showing a high majority of residents are troubled about how their city is changing.

Who pays to fix crunched vehicle when a carport collapses at an apartment complex?

Is a landlord responsible for damage caused by a carport collapse? And what if there is negligence, like letting the posts go into disrepair?

Should you get a COVID-19 booster now or wait for omicron-targeted shots coming out in the fall?

With new COVID-19 vaccines coming out in the fall, does it make sense for Utahns who haven't gotten their booster shot yet to wait?

A 'massive privacy invasion': Homeland Security tracking vast swaths of Americans, report says

An ACLU report details a sweeping surveillance program under the Department of Homeland Security capable of accessing billions of location points on hundreds of millions of personal cellphones.

WHO: COVID triples across Europe, hospitalizations double

The World Health Organization says coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally.

'If not me then who?' Why Elizabeth Smart says self-defense should be as common as fire drills

Elizabeth Smart said a new program called Smart Defense is designed specifically for women and girls to learn how to defend themselves against sexual assault.

'Like getting a hug from a hot bowl of soup': 100M Americans endure 'dragon's breath' heat wave

Across the United States, Americans have been enduring in some cases dangerously high heat that meteorologists say will last into next week.

Prosecutors in Daybell case request DNA testing on hair, shovel, pickax and other evidence

Prosecutors in the Chad and Lori Daybell murder trial are asking a judge to allow comprehensive DNA testing on several pieces of evidence.

Orem man admits killing girlfriend during argument over vape pen

An Orem man pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing his girlfriend during an argument over a vape pen.

Have You Seen This? When coaches take part in football hype videos

TikTok has changed our world — for better or worse.

Jurors see gruesome video of Parkland school shooting in Florida

Jurors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz have been shown graphic video of him murdering 17 people inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Your lawn probably isn't dead, despite how it might look

The severe drought over the last few years creates significant concerns for all landscape owners. One worry is that with water restrictions in place, your lawn is going to die.

Pioneers past and present gather for Days of '47 cattle drive, parade float preview

Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox kicked off Pioneer Day celebrations Tuesday by leading a procession of cattle, wagons, cowboys and cowgirls through downtown Salt Lake City.

'They failed to protect her': Parents of student who was killed criticize University of Utah

The parents of a student killed in February criticized the University of Utah for what they called the school's failure "to protect her." The U. admitted "shortcomings" in its response.

Utah expands fire restrictions in 20 counties ahead of Pioneer Day weekend

Utah fire experts say monsoonal moisture hasn't done enough to ease fire conditions in 20 out of the state's 29 counties.

No injuries after transformer catches fire at Hoover Dam

Officials say no one was injured when a transformer at Hoover Dam briefly caught fire Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Reclamation said the fire ignited around 10 a.m. and was extinguished about half an hour later.

Why are Maryland Democrats promoting a Trump candidate?

Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox has the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Yet, the Democratic Governors Association has spent more than $1 million promoting Cox ahead of Tuesday's primary election in Maryland.

Men who saved man in grocery store reunited for the first time

Two men who helped save a man after he collapsed while grocery shopping were reunited Monday.

US House passes bill protecting gay marriage rights

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill protecting gay marriage rights, after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade imperiled similar precedents.

A new report says Arizona is the worst state to live in. Why?

A new report by CNBC looked at factors like air quality, health care and crime rates when determining the best and worst places to live.

Man wanted in California on gun charges found in Utah with cache of weapons

A man with a warrant for his arrest in California on weapons charges was arrested in Utah after deputies said they found him in a home with numerous weapons, drugs and cash.

UK breaks record for highest temperature as Europe sizzles

Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered amid a heat wave that has seared swaths of Europe. The national weather forecaster predicted it would get hotter still in a country ill prepared for such extremes.

Jan. 6 panel chairman has COVID, prime-time hearing still on

The chairman of the House Jan. 6 committee has tested positive for COVID-19, but the panel will still hold its prime-time hearing on Thursday.

Man accused of driving through Midvale fence to run over man who is now in critical condition

A man remained in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck that drove through a fence to get to him, according to police. The suspected driver was arrested Monday.

Judge orders October trial for lawsuit between Elon Musk and Twitter

In an early victory for Twitter, a judge on Tuesday ruled that the company's lawsuit against Elon Musk over their $44 billion acquisition agreement should go to a five-day trial in October.

Texas school shooter left trail of ominous warning signs

The gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, left so many hints that he was violent and obsessed with notoriety that former classmates began calling him "school shooter."

Surveys: Families expect to pay more this year for back-to-school shopping

Two new surveys reveal that parents plan on spending more on back-to-school shopping this year because of surging inflation.

Grantsville man admits murdering mom, 3 siblings when he was 16

Colin Jeffrey Haynie pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting and killing his mom and three siblings as they each arrived home one day in 2020, and attempting to murder his father.

Arizona man fleeing police reaches speed of 130 mph, crashes into patrol car in southern Utah

An Arizona man was arrested Monday after deputies say he led law enforcers on a chase from Panguitch into Kane County that ended when his vehicle hit a parked, unoccupied patrol car head-on.

Webb telescope shows off Jupiter in new image

The James Webb Space Telescope's first stunning images of the distant universe have been followed up by something a little closer to home.

6 tips for getting better fuel efficiency from your vehicle

There are a few ways you can maximize your fuel efficiency and make every dollar stretch a little further. Here are some tips from Volkswagen SouthTowne General Manager Josh Osborne.

Toys 'R' Us is coming back. Soon, it'll be almost everywhere

Once left for dead, Toys "R" Us is making a major comeback. The toy store brand will be just about everywhere for the holidays.

Why a decision on another Utah Olympics may be years away

It looks like it may be several more years before Utahns find out if they're hosting another Olympics.

Uber to pay more than $2M to settle US disability lawsuit

Uber Technologies will pay more than $2 million and waive wait time fees for disabled passengers to settle federal authorities' allegations that the ride share company had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Monday.

Utah chef turns love of cooking cuisines into helping community

The Utah Community Action kitchen offers free meals for kids, from breakfast to dinner, and serves 1,800 meals every single day.