Jazz begin final roster cut down by waiving Stanley Johnson following preseason finale

Moments after the Jazz's 115-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason finale, Utah informed forward Stanley Johnson he had been waived.

Churches vandalized in Pocatello; police seeking information about suspects

A pair of Pocatello churches were vandalized early Friday morning, and authorities have identified several suspects who may have been responsible for the destruction of property.

Abortion, immigration and more: 6 takeaways from Utah's 2nd District Debate

Republican incumbent Rep. Chris Stewart debates Utah Congressional District 2 challengers Nick Mitchell and Cassie Easley. The three discuss their positions on a variety of issues.

A flutist for 'The Lion King' brings people together with music

The Lion King still reigns supreme when it comes to popular Broadway shows. Darlene Drew creates her magical sounds in the orchestra pit. She is the company's flutist.

Intermountain donation builds Weber State University's new physician assistant program

Intermountain Healthcare is donating over $1 million to support Weber State University's efforts to train future health care workers; including a new physician assistant program.

Latter-day Saint father, Idaho man dies fighting with the international legion in Ukraine

Dane Partridge, a 34-year-old Latter-day Saint, U.S. Army veteran and father from Rexburg, Idaho, died this week from injuries sustained fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine, his family confirmed.

Teens charged as adults in fatal carjacking attempt police say was 'random'

Two teen boys were charged with murder in 3rd District Court on Friday after allegedly trying to carjack a vehicle at random, and killing the driver in the process, according to court records.

Great Salt Lake Summit: Utahns saved 9B gallons of water this summer

Right now, the Great Salt Lake is at its shallowest depth in history. That's why several speakers at Great Salt Lake Summit said all reasonable solutions are on the table.

RSL enters MLS Playoffs with 'anyone can win' mentality

Pablo Mastroeni and his squad know the standings go out the window in the postseason after last year's surprise run to the conference final.

Utah Supreme Court allows halt on abortion 'trigger law' to remain in place

Utah's abortion ban was again blocked from going into effect after the state Supreme Court said it would let the injunction remain in place while state appeals lower court's decision.

Retail sales flat in September as inflation takes a bite

The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food chipped away at money available for other things.

Dignity Index releases scores for 4th Congressional District debate, campaign ads

The Dignity Index released their latest scores for the 4th Congressional District debate between Darlene McDonald, January Walker and Rep. Burgess Owens, who did not attend.

Nuisance deer in Bountiful euthanized, given to families in need

As Bountiful grows, deer that previously lived on the land have become a public nuisance. The city teamed up with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to euthanize deer and give them to local families in need.

Have You Seen This? Iceberg flips on explorers

No matter how prepared you are, there's always something more you could've done.

'I lost everything': Recovering addict helps law enforcers warn Utahns of 'rainbow fentanyl'

Although they don't believe it will be handed out during Halloween to unsuspecting trick-or-treaters, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and Salt Lake City police say the deadly fentanyl drug is being marketed to young people with its bright colors.

US warns of sanctions against suppliers of ammunition to Russia

The United States on Friday warned it can impose sanctions on people, countries and companies that provide ammunition to Russia or support its military-industrial complex, as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

Utah State's rush defense has anchored team

The Aggies defense has overcome injuries to hold its opponents below their rushing averages the past four games.

A global epidemic of cancer among people younger than 50 could be emerging

A new review of cancer registry records from 44 countries found that the incidence of early-onset cancers is rising rapidly for colorectal and 13 other types of cancers, many of which affect the digestive system, and this increase is happening across many middle- and high-income nations.

University of Utah to dole out one of the largest university-affiliated awards for climate change

The University of Utah's Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy will be administering a $1.5 million international prize to recognize and support the "world's most promising ideas" to address the impacts of climate change.

Starbucks union leader says company retaliated, fired him for organizing Utah store

Jacob Lawson said he was terminated by Starbucks after successfully leading an effort to unionize the Cottonwood Heights retail location.

Pleasant Grove man enters guilty plea, admitting to murdering his ex-girlfriend

A Pleasant Grove man has pleaded guilty to murder, admitting to shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child.

Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter's Hagrid, dies at 72

Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a forensic psychologist on TV series "Cracker" and Hagrid in the "Harry Potter" movies, has died. He was 72.

Astronauts set to return home from the International Space Station today

Four astronauts are expected to board their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and return home from the International Space Station on Friday, bringing an end to their nearly six-month stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.

Pick Six Previews: BYU to capitalize on weak Arkansas pass defense in shootout

No Power Five defense has allowed more 30+ yard pass plays, and I expect BYU to hit on several explosive plays Saturday.

From wedding rings to buckets of coal — I surfed the KSL classifieds, and dared to ask 'Why'?

In the digital age, the last remnants of the natural human marketplace can be found on online classifieds.

Chad Daybell appears in court; judge to decide whether trial will be postponed

During a two-hour hearing in the Fremont County Courthouse Thursday morning, several motions were made, including whether to pause Chad Daybell's case, separate it from his wife's case, and whether the trial should be rescheduled.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 7 of college football

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

2 Uintah County men dead in suspected murder-suicide

The Uintah County Sheriff's Office on Friday announced that two men found shot on Thursday died from their injuries and the case was being investigated as a murder-suicide involving family members.

Updated COVID booster shots approved for children as young as 5

Updated COVID-19 booster shots now approved for children as young as 5 years old.

Climate protesters throw soup on Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'

Climate protesters threw soup over Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" in London's National Gallery to protest fossil fuel extraction. The attack caused no visible damage to the glass-covered painting.

Climate data: What these 2 totally different metrics have to say about Utah's 2022 water year

There are two completely different metrics to evaluate Utah's water years. Here's what both said about 2022, and why each matter.

15-year-old boy shot 5 people in North Carolina, including a police officer

Police say a 15-year-old boy fatally shot two people in the streets of a neighborhood in North Carolina's capital city, then fled toward a walking trail, where he opened fire, killing three more people and wounding two.

Utah nonprofit surprises single mom with a car

Single mom Nina Archuleta has a lot on her plate. But things got a little easier Thursday when Ogden-based nonprofit God's Garage partnered with America First Credit Union to surprise Archuleta with a white 2012 Toyota RAV4.

Spectrum Academy breaks ground on North Salt Lake facility

Spectrum Academy broke ground on a new facility Wednesday that will be specially designed for students participating in the Functional Skills track.

Common problems can be legal issues: here's how to get help

From bad housing conditions to demands from debt collectors, problems with family, and more, a legal professional can protect you from many of these issues before they result in a lawsuit.

Poor mental health in US teens exacerbated by negative COVID-19 experiences, survey finds

Poor mental health among teens in the United States was a concern before the COVID-19 pandemic, and major disruptions to school and social life since early 2020 have only exacerbated the situation.

Latino Utahns report mixed feelings about Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month ends on Saturday, along with mixed emotions among Utah's Latino community.

Group says Department of Education is reviewing Title 1 complaint against Alpine School District

A group said low-income and minority kids in Orem have been losing out on money and opportunities in the Alpine School District.