Salt Lake apartment fire evacuees thank community, Red Cross for help

Many of the hundreds of people evacuated from a massive blaze that tore through an under-construction apartment complex in Sugar House expressed thanks after receiving help from various organizations.

5 things we learned from BYU basketball's season-opening exhibition scrimmage

The Cougars open the 2022-23 season next Wednesday, Nov. 2 with an exhibition game against NAIA Ottawa (Ariz.).

With Americans feeling pinched, Biden targets 'junk fees'

With time running out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administration's push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers.

Jazz get some revenge, top Rockets to improve to 4-1

The Jazz got a bit of revenge on the Rockets with a 109-101 win at Vivint Arena to improve to 4-1 on the season.

Stolen truck involved in serious crash in Salt Lake City, police say

Police say one person is in custody and one person is still on the run after fleeing the scene of a crash.

Ancient microbes like 'Conan the Bacterium' may be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars

Ancient bacteria might be sleeping beneath the surface of Mars, where it has been shielded from the harsh radiation of space for millions of years, according to new research.

Littering incident in Provo ends in assault on police officers

What started as a simple littering case in Provo ended with officers using a Taser on a man allegedly throwing rocks at them, according to police.

Springville student hit by truck while walking to school dies from her injuries

A senior at Springville High School who was hit by a pickup truck while walking to school this week has passed away from her injuries, her family announced Wednesday.

Fox News wanted nationally televised debate between Lee and McMullin. Only 1 agreed

Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee and his independent challenger Evan McMullin were both offered a chance to participate in a second, nationally televised debate on Fox News.

Here's why these Utah school districts got $4.7M to electrify their bus fleet

If the streets of Vernal and the Eureka area soon begin to seem quieter than usual — and if the air seems cleaner — it's probably because of a new fleet of electric school buses that will be transporting students to and from school in the near future.

Classic cars turn into scary Halloween movie stars

Think rush-hour traffic is scary? It's nothing compared to the haunted cars in classic horror shows.

'We have to break the silence,' Utah leaders say of child sexual abuse

Utah community leaders met Wednesday to shine a light on child sexual abuse — an issue "that thrives in the dark," they say.

Rep. Burgess Owens, Darlene McDonald set to debate in Utah's 4th Congressional District

After skipping debates during the primary election and earlier this month, Republican Rep. Burgess Owens has agreed to debate Democrat Darlene McDonald on Friday night.

Man who drove SUV into Christmas parade in Wisconsin guilty of intentional homicide

Darrell Brooks was found guilty on Wednesday for driving his SUV into a crowd of Christmas parade attendees in Waukesha, Wisconsin, last November, killing six people and wounding dozens more.

Russia rehearses response to nuclear attack as tensions rise over 'dirty bomb' allegation

Russia rehearsed its response to a nuclear attack on Wednesday in an exercise involving nuclear submarines, strategic bombers and ballistic missiles at a time when tensions are high over a "dirty bomb" allegation it has made against Ukraine.

Midvale mom angry at husband hit her kids in video call with him, police say

A Midvale woman was arrested after police say she became angry with her husband and physically abused their children during a video call with him because she wanted to upset him.

Have You Seen This? Squirrels compete for nuts in backyard competition

YouTuber and engineer Mark Rober hosts a "Backyard Squirrelympics" where squirrels compete against each other for nuts.

The genius way Utahns are buying luxury vacation rentals

Ember, a new startup based in Lehi, Utah, is making this possible through vacation home co-ownership.

Do costly election security measures hit the mark? KSL investigates

When you cast your vote this year, someone — or something — is watching.

Paroled Utahn who faced a potential death penalty arrested again on weapons charges

A St. George man who once faced a possible death sentence for killing his ex-wife's best friend, but was then paroled after nearly 30 years, is facing new charges accusing him of having weapons in his home.

RSL roster decisions come as offseason begins

It's been just 10 days since Real Salt Lake's season ended against Austin FC, but several decisions involving the team's roster have already been made as the offseason gets underway.

Utah State limps into much-needed bye week

If Utah State were to tweet out a comprehensive injury report, they'd run over the 280 character limit.

Pandemic 'immunity gap' is probably behind surge in RSV cases, scientists say

The measures that helped keep us safe from COVID-19 over the past two-and-a-half years – lockdowns, physical distancing, wearing masks, washing hands – also helped limit the spread of other viruses. As people return to school and work and take off their masks, those viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus and flu, are back in full force.

Can a tax code amendment help Utahns conserve water?

A new report published by a water conservation advocacy group Wednesday seems to support a water-related tax bill that could be voted on in the next legislative session.

Small Utah town gets first new fire truck after 40 years

The Terra Fire Department got an early Christmas present last month. It only took more than 40 years to get it.

What 'The Chosen' creator said about the alleged Book of Mormon quote in Season 3

"It's a theologically plausible line and I believe, a cool, Jesus-as-king moment," says Dallas Jenkins.

Riverton man arrested on suspicion of murder in Sandy road rage shooting

A Riverton man was arrested for investigation of murder Wednesday following a road rage incident on I-15 that led to a fatal shooting, police say.

Big Daddy's Pizza reopens after car crashes through building

A Midvale pizza shop is back in business three months after a car drove through the front entrance. Two employees at Big Daddy's Pizza were hurt. One was hit by the car while the other was hit by a countertop.

Sleep apnea device recall drags on, stoking frustration

A massive recall of sleep apnea machines is expected to drag into next year. That's caused frustration for U.S. patients and led federal officials to consider rare legal steps to speed the replacement effort.

Former Idaho sheriff gets probation for pulling gun on church youth group

Former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Thomas Rowland has been sentenced to three years probation.

St. George man sent to prison for sexual exploitation of young girls

A St. George man who pleaded guilty to having inappropriate sexual conversations with at least three minors across the country, two of them only 11-years-old, was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Riding 3-game losing skid, BYU football has 'made the choice to fight'

BYU faces a crossroads, a moment of adversity on the football field that rivals any the Cougars have faced in Kalani Sitake in seven seasons as head coach.

Businesses forced to move to make way for Bangerter Highway interchange

Several businesses in South Jordan are being forced to move out in order to make way for a major Utah Department of Transportation project.

Runnin' Utes picked to finish 10th in Pac-12 for 2nd-straight season in preseason poll

The margin for error isn't as thin as last season, but the challenge remains an ever-changing uphill battle.

Utah's governor wants a tuition freeze. Is that the best way to curb college costs?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has proposed an across-the-board tuition freeze for the 2023-24 academic year as a means to lower the cost of college education in Utah.

Fireball from beyond brightens night sky from Southern Utah to Tucson to California

Scientists aren't officially saying it was a meteor, but it was a meteor.

3 men facing federal charges, accused of robbing mailman at gunpoint

Three men are facing federal charges for allegedly robbing a postal carrier at gunpoint and taking a master key that allows access to various mail collection boxes.

Utahns make mad dash for winter tires

Tire shops suddenly find themselves busier than ever as a winter storm showed up.

Why your next clinical breast exam should include a 3D mammogram

If it's been a while since your last mammogram, ask your doctor about a new procedure called a 3D mammogram – this can help ensure your next screening is more effective, accurate, and comfortable.

Clorox recalls cleaning products that may contain bacteria

If you're thinking of wiping down your kitchen with that bottle of Pine-Sol all-purpose cleaner under your sink — stop. It may contain bacteria that could cause serious illness in people with compromised immune systems.

2 alleged porch pirates arrested in Santa Clara as holiday parcels begin to arrive

Two people were arrested in Santa Clara last week after police say they were found with packages reportedly taken from the front porch of two homes located nearby.

Housing market prices slowed at record pace in August. It's just the beginning

The U.S. housing market's rapid correction hasn't erased all the home price gains seen during the pandemic housing frenzy over the last two years, but August saw prices slow at the fastest pace on record.

Sugar House fire prompts hundreds of evacuations, demolition of apartment building construction

A fire at a Sugar House apartment building under construction prompted the evacuation of hundreds. Demolition of the building is expected to continue into Wednesday night.