Skier recovering from injuries after being caught in avalanche

One skier is recovering from injuries after getting caught in an avalanche Tuesday afternoon.

UDOT snow plows stay ahead of long-lasting storm

The snowstorm moving through Utah has delivered in waves for nearly two days and it affected another evening commute Tuesday, even if it wasn't snowing hard.  

Pro dirt bike racer from St. George makes comeback 2 months after colliding with horse

Professional dirt bike racer Kadin Guard of St. George, who has been recovering from devastating injuries sustained in a collision with a wild horse in Mexico, was able to make it back onto a bike and compete in another race in the same area just eight weeks later.

'It felt like the first game': Jazz serve up a reminder how good they can be in rout of Pels

With their regular starting five back together, Utah smashed the New Orleans Pelicans 121-100 at Vivint Arena in a rout of the No. 1 team in the conference.

This creepy cockroach went extinct, even though they're hard to kill

While there may be more than 4,000 species of cockroaches that roam the earth, only about 30 different varieties live among humans, inspiring the "yuck" factor as they scurry through our homes and businesses.

What will the Point look like? Plans released for old prison site development

Phase one development details were announced for 'the Point,' a forthcoming residential and commercial development at the site of the old prison in Draper.

Branden Carlson leads Utah with 27 points in 91-70 win over UTSA

In the end, it was another blowout win for the Utes men's basketball team.

Provo names interim police chief as official new police chief

Provo City Municipal Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to name interim Police Chief Troy Beebe to be the official Provo police chief.

Former corrections officer will return to custody after pleading guilty to enticing minor

A former corrections officer admitted in court on Monday to soliciting oral sex from a person he believed to be a 13-year-old girl and going to a prearranged meeting with her on Nov. 2, 2021.

Is new waterpark in southern Utah fun for families or contributing to the water crisis?

A waterpark under construction near Zion National Park is causing a bit of controversy. It's a part of a larger Jellystone Park RV Resort, known for its Yogi Bear mascot.

Legislative committee sets aside $400M for Utah tax cuts next year

A legislative committee approved budget recommendations and planned for $400 million in ongoing tax cuts on Tuesday.

Utah author shares poignant stories of spiritual rebirth in new book

A new book offers a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint perspective on the journey to God through spiritual rebirth. "Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Utahns call on Sen. Romney to protect Dreamers

Community organizers with nonprofit Comunidades Unidas gathered in downtown Salt Lake City Tuesday to call on Sen. Mitt Romney to work on legislation to protect immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, a group often referred to as "Dreamers."

Brighton mayor arrested in Idaho, charged with DUI

The mayor of the Utah town of Brighton was arrested over the weekend in Idaho and accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level 2½ times the legal limit.

'Not an easy decision': Judge orders deputy to stand trial in fatal crash that killed BYU student

A 4th District Court judge on Tuesday ordered a Utah County sheriff's deputy to stand trial on charges accusing him of recklessly causing the death of a BYU student whose vehicle he crashed into when the student was pulling out of a Taco Bell drive-thru.

Audit results: No fraud found in Utah's 2022 election

In a review of the 2022 Utah primary election, auditors found no evidence of systematic problems, widespread errors or significant fraud, according to a legislative report.

Survey: People are more open to pre-owned gifts this holiday season

In today's "save more, worry less" economy, KSL-TV takes a look at second-hand marketplaces for gifts at an affordable price.

Plan to expand Utah's Bonneville Shoreline Trail moves forward

New sections of the popular Bonneville Shoreline Trail would be built in Salt Lake and Utah counties under legislation the U.S. House passed Monday.

Have You Seen This? Mike Leach was the best of us. Here's some of the best of him

The college football world is in mourning Tuesday on the way-too-early passing of legendary head coach Mike Leach.

QUIZ: Where did these classic Christmas traditions originate?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

Why Utah is looking to remove as many 4-year degree requirements as possible

Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled a new "skills-first hiring initiative" Tuesday that seeks to further expand job opportunities in the state, regardless of a candidate's degree status.

Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony

President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.

Woman finds mouse poop in Price Walmart pizza, prompting health department inspection

An Emery County woman is sharing about how she discovered mouse droppings and evidence that rodents dug into a deli pizza she bought from the Walmart in Price Sunday.

Tremonton man charged in shootout at West Valley store parking lot

Police say one of four men involved in a shootout in a grocery store parking lot in West Valley City in November has been identified and charged.

US lawmakers unveil bipartisan bid to ban China's TikTok

Republican Senator Marco Rubio on Tuesday announced bipartisan legislation to ban China's popular social media app TikTok, ratcheting up pressure on owner ByteDance amid U.S. fears the app could be used to spy on Americans and censure content.

Suspicion over teen girl posters leads to Salt Lake child porn investigation

A report to police from someone concerned about pictures of teen girls on a Salt Lake man's laptop prompted a child pornography investigation and charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.

Get Gephardt investigates spike in housing scams

Imagine finding a place to live, touring it with your family, paying a deposit, only to learn it was all a scam. 

A few suggestions to combat holiday loneliness

The holiday season can also be a very lonely time for many Utahns. One solution: volunteer.

NASA inches closer to next moon landing after Orion capsule splashes back to Earth

NASA's oft-delayed Artemis I mission came to a spectacular and successful conclusion Sunday when the unoccupied Orion crew capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after surviving a 25,000 mph and 5,000-degree reentry into Earth's atmosphere.

10,000 forced abortions: The unacknowledged story of the 'rescued' women

Women in Nigeria are being forced to have abortions without their consent or prior knowledge.

Family argument over care for elderly father led to Eagle Mountain shooting, police say

A family argument over care for a 96-year-old father prompted a man to fire multiple rounds at his sister and brother-in-law Monday, resulting in an injury and three-hour standoff, police say.

Patrick Kinahan: Reliance on transfers catching up to BYU basketball

The BYU basketball team's chances at making the NCAA Tournament probably will require earning the WCC's automatic berth.

Residents of Ballpark neighborhood to file nuisance complaint after vacant house fires

Residents in the Ballpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City are fed up after five fires have broken out in two weeks on Major Street.

He's quiet and raw, but freshman Keba Keita making forceful impact on Runnin' Utes

He's Utah's next rising star and one to pay attention to as he continues to develop in a system that Craig Smith hopes will bring the Utes back to postseason play.

'He was everyone's guy': Friends remember skier found dead at Solitude

Friends and family members are mounting the loss of a Cottonwood Heights man found dead after skiing at Solitude Ski Resort this week.

Musk's Twitter disbands its Trust and Safety advisory group

Elon Musk's Twitter has dissolved its Trust and Safety Council. That's the advisory group of nearly 100 independent civil, human rights and other organizations that the company formed in 2016 to address hate speech, child exploitation, suicide, self-harm and other problems on the platform.

Supreme Court will review conviction in murder-for-hire case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear an appeal arising from a murder-for-hire ordered by the onetime leader of a violent international crime ring.

Town of Brighton issues new parking ordinance for ski season

The town of Brighton passed a parking ordinance that will fine people parking in public roadways and tow vehicles parked on private roads, according to Unified Police Department.

Illegal pot grows are making forests high on water contamination

Clandestine cannabis grows are messing with water quality in four separate national forests, harming potential drinking water supplies downstream of the illegal operations.

Mississippi State football coach Mike Leach dies at 61

Mississippi State says football coach Mike Leach has died following complications from a heart condition at the age of 61.

Mark your calendar tonight for the strongest meteor shower of the year

The best chance to see the strongest meteor shower of the year is on its way this week.

US inflation drops to 7.1%, lowest rate in a year

The Labor Department reports overall inflation dropped to 7.1% in November, the lowest overall rate since last December and further evidence that the red-hot U.S. economy may finally be cooling off.

This state will charge for plastic, paper grocery bags in stores

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, a new Colorado law will require that everyone pay 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they require for store purchases.