Utah's summer drought causes pumpkin shortage

Inflation and supply shortages are likely to make an impact on Halloween plans, especially if people don't already have their pumpkins.

16-year-old boy with autism who went missing from Holladay found safe, police say

A 16-year-old boy with autism who went missing Tuesday afternoon has been found, police said.

21-year-old man and juvenile arrested in connection with Idaho church vandalism

Two suspects were arrested late last week in connection to vandalism that occurred at a local church earlier in October.

Man fleeing from police in Bountiful arrested for 2nd time in 2 weeks

A man who police say drove at slow speeds but refused to pull over after attempting to rob a store in Bountiful was arrested in Salt Lake City Monday with the help of a bystander.

It's Utah's most expensive race: Where is the money coming from?

The campaign for Utah's senate seat is now the most expensive in state history, with more than $25 million brought in by candidates, and spent by super political action committees on advertisements.

Gephardt busts inflation: Netflix to crack down on password sharing

The video streaming giant Netflix will soon start cracking down on password sharing. But rising inflation has it taking a careful approach as it rethinks subscription plans.

What the US president says you need to do now to protect yourself, others against COVID-19

President Joe Biden rolled up his shirt sleeve Tuesday to get the new updated COVID-19 booster after warning Americans previous vaccinations and infections are no longer the best safeguard against the deadly virus.

Utah wildlife agency proposes changes to elk hunting as popularity soars

With Utah's current elk management plan set to expire, wildlife officials are proposing a new plan to manage elk populations as elk hunts becomes more and more popular.

Utah company paves the way for new hobby with safe model guns

Collecting real, functional guns is an expensive hobby. From 1911s to MK22s, collecting firearms is a thrilling but costly pastime.

McDonald's McRib is returning to menus — but it's a farewell tour

McDonald's McRib is soon returning to its menus — and this could be the last time.

USU Eastern soccer player killed in weekend crash at Soldier Summit

Utah State University Eastern student Lauren Bradshaw was killed in a car crash near Soldier Summit on Saturday night.

Utah community debates over controversial mural

A mural on Midvale's Main Street has the town talking. Some community members said the public art display is inappropriate for children, while others said it's up to individual interpretation.

Judge declines to close court hearing in case involving deaths of 2 young boys

A Utah judge on Tuesday declined to close court proceedings against a man charged with killing two Eagle Mountain boys. KSL and other media organizations fought against the closure.

Mitt Romney's Deer Valley ski lodge is up for sale. How much is he asking?

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, has put his luxury mountain lodge in Park City on the market.

Sunak takes over as UK prime minister amid economic crisis

Rishi Sunak has become Britain's third prime minister this year. He is tasked with taming an economic crisis that has left the country's finances in a precarious state and millions struggling to pay their food and energy bills.

Have You Seen This? Honey-crazed bear incurs wrath of the bees

What can we learn from this video? Honey is delicious enough to make us do stupid things.

Police arrest man in August hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City

After a two-month investigation, Salt Lake police say they have found the driver involved in an auto-pedestrian, hit-and-run incident that occurred in August.

Utah governor endorses legislation supporting Afghan allies

Gov. Spencer Cox, along with 12 governors, sent a letter to Congress earlier this month calling for bipartisan legislation on a pathway to permanent residency for Afghan evacuees.

6 design additions home experts suggest considering for your new build

If you're one of the thousands of Utahns who are planning a new home, take these homebuilder recommendations into consideration in your new design.

Amendment A: How much can Utah Legislature spend in special session?

Utah voters are deciding whether to amend the Utah Constitution to allow the legislature more leeway with the money it spends during an emergency.

Utah simplified its defensive schemes a bit, will it solve the earlier problems?

Something had to change.

Springville High student hit by pickup while walking to school

A senior from Springville High School was hit by a pickup truck and seriously injured Tuesday morning.

Utah Valley University receives largest single gift in school history

Utah Valley University's inaugural fundraising campaign has received its biggest single gift in school history with a pledge totaling $28.5 million from Utah Community Credit Union.

Salt Lake County mayor proposes $85M for repairing, improving county facilities

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson's proposed budget for next year focuses on "overdue" improvements to county buildings and infrastructure, and compensation for county employees.

Dove, Nexxus and other dry shampoos recalled for cancer-causing chemical

Unilever has recalled certain Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI and TRESemmé aerosol dry shampoos because of the potential presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer.

High school athletes give back to community as part of 'Show Up for Sports' campaign

Throughout the entire month of October, first lady Abby Cox, in partnership with the Utah Jazz, challenged high school sports teams around the state to give back to their communities through acts of service.

Utah man arrested after chasing ex's new boyfriend with knife, police say

A Utah man was arrested Monday after police say he slashed the tires of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, then chased the victim with a knife after the man came out to survey the damage.

Patrick Kinahan: Tough times could force Sitake's hand

As the BYU football team begins the final third of the season, the state of the program has a familiar stench to it.

A judge just ruled in favor of a Christian baker in LGBT discrimination case

A California judge ruled that Cathy Miller of Tastries Bakery did not violate anti-discrimination law.

Where do Mike Lee, Evan McMullin stand on national abortion ban?

Utah Sen. Mike Lee opposes a bill sponsored by fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham that would ban abortions after 15 weeks nationwide, saying it is not a federal issue.

West Valley man charged with attempted murder in weekend hammer assault

A West Valley man was charged Monday in Millard County with attempted murder and accused of using a hammer to assault several people.

Utah Valley University, UCCU invest in $20M upgrades to soccer stadium

Funding for the soon-to-be 22,000-square foot stadium was raised in large part by Utah Community Credit Union.

Wyoming man describes fighting off grizzly bear, accidentally shooting leg in attack

"I pulled the pistol and then the bear just came flying out at me," said a Wyoming man recovering from a bear attack that sent him to the hospital with a gunshot wound.

1 in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia, study finds

One in 10 Americans over 65 had dementia, while 22% experienced mild cognitive impairment, the earliest stage of the slow slide into senility, according to a new study conducted between 2016 and 2017.

26-year-old Jazz rookie Simone Fontecchio shines in first extended NBA action

Fontecchip scored 13 fourth-quarter points, including three 3-pointers and one driving dunk in his first true NBA minutes.

Police restraint under scrutiny after deaths of 2 Utahns held face-down in handcuffs

Months apart in different parts of town, Salt Lake City police tried to control people who disregarded their commands and appeared frantic.

7 outstanding women being honored in Utah's business community

The ATHENA International Award is presented each year to a leader who has gone above and beyond in business and service to the community.

Home confinement, probation ordered for security guard who pleaded guilty to attempted arson

A security guard who pleaded guilty to attempted arson for starting fires in the Cottonwood Heights business complex she was hired to protect will serve home confinement and probation time, a 3rd District Court judge ordered Monday.

The truth is out there: NASA kicks off independent UFO study

Officials at NASA selected a team of 16 scientists and experts who will delve into the mysteries surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena — more popularly known as unidentified flying objects or UFOs. The independent study kicked off Monday.

Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks

Adidas has ended its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic remarks. The German sportswear company said Tuesday in a statement that it "does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech" and called Ye's recent comments and actions "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."

Housing market crash? Here's how much prices have gone down

Since the onset of the Federal Reserve's fight with inflation, which has pushed mortgage rates to 20-year highs, the impact to the U.S. housing market has been swift and dramatic.

Russian court rejects Griner appeal against 9-year sentence

A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.