BYU freshman OL Sione Veikoso dies unexpectedly during holiday break

The 6-foot-7, 305-pound freshman transfer from Kailua, Hawaii, by way of Arizona State died unexpectedly during the holiday, BYU Athletics confirmed late Friday night.

'I had two hands on the ball': Jazz lament missed late rebound in loss to Kings

Lauri Markkanen wished his final shot went down, but the rebound that slipped away was maybe the bigger play in loss to Kings.

S&P 500 closes out dismal year with worst loss since 2008

Stocks are closing out 2022 with more losses, giving the S&P 500 its worst year since 2008. The benchmark index fell 0.3% Friday, the last trading day of the year, leaving it down 19.4% for the year.

Strep throat is one of many illnesses to watch during an 'immunological catch-up,' Utah doctor says

Just like many other illnesses, strep throat is more common this year than over the last few years according to Dr. Timothy C. Larsen, a pediatrician at Intermountain Redrock Pediatrics. He encouraged washing hands and not sharing dishes as children return to school.

Utah high court says polygamous father is allowed to share his beliefs with his children

The Utah Supreme Court says a district court order preventing a father and member of the polygamous Kingston clan from encouraging his children to follow his religion should be reconsidered.

Barbara Walters, a superstar and pioneer in TV news, dies

Barbara Walters, a pioneer as TV news' first woman superstar, has died. She was 93.

Biden's pardons show focus on easing drug punishments, and women's rights

President Joe Biden on Friday pardoned six people who have already served time for crimes, including five convicted of drug or alcohol-related offenses and a woman who killed her allegedly abusive husband nearly five decades ago.

15 babies born this year, 5 more expected among staff at Timpanogos Hospital's Women's Center

Labor and delivery nurses are used to having a lot of babies around, but this year, the nurses at Timpanogos Regional Hospital had a baby boom of their own.

Utah grants extension for groundwater testing after residents cry over spilled milk

Dairy Farmers of America has asked for and received an extension from the state to complete groundwater testing of an unpermitted and unlined milk dumping site in Beaver County.

Southwest promises normalcy as sea of unclaimed bags sit at Salt Lake airport

For Daniel and Casandra Friend, the last four days have blurred together into what felt like one long, expensive day full of anxiety and exhaustion.

Moroni couple charged with abusing, killing 2-year-old daughter

A Utah couple were charged Friday in Sanpete County with child abuse homicide in the death of their 2-year-old daughter.

What's coming and going on Hulu in January

Here's what is coming and going on Hulu in January 2023

Man tried setting makeshift shelter on fire, trapping 3, charges say

A homeless man was charged Thursday with trapping three people inside a makeshift dwelling and trying to set it on fire because he believed his wife was cheating on him.

32 years later, Sherrie Swensen stepping down as Salt Lake County clerk

If you voted in an election in the last 30 years in Salt Lake County, Sherrie Swensen was the county clerk.  After eight campaigns and 32 years in that office, Swensen is retiring. 

Injured police K-9 back in Utah

A police K-9 stabbed in the neck on Monday in Hurricane is back in Utah recovering after receiving treatment in Las Vegas.

Utah Valley basketball is state's best-kept secret after sending loud message to WAC

The Wolverines moved up to No. 77 in the NET rankings after an 80-64 win over WAC favorite Sam Houston State in Orem.

Snows and a Rose: Travel disruptions expected amid weekend winter storms

Travel on Utah roads this weekend is expected to be extremely difficult due to multiple winter weather advisories and heavy snow. If you're planning on traveling to the Rose Bowl, leave early.

Diabetes rates may surge in US young people, study finds

The number of people under age 20 with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. may increase nearly 675% by 2060 if trends continue, researchers say, with an increase of up to 65% in young people with type 1 diabetes.

SUU lecturer charged with making terroristic threats against school

An arrest warrant has been issued for a lecturer at Southern Utah University charged with making violent threats against a department head and students.

What researchers told us about family life in 2022

Hundreds of surveys and studies looked at health and lifestyle, victories and challenges. Here are some you might have missed.

Woman critically injured in Salt Lake shooting; suspected gunman found dead

A woman remained hospitalized Friday after she was shot in Salt Lake City late Thursday. Her brother, the man suspected of shooting her, was later found dead, police say.

Southwest Airlines schedule returns to relative normalcy

Southwest Airlines is returning to a relatively normal flight schedule as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.

The 10 most-read KSL.com articles of 2022

Instead of COVID ruling the news pages, other news items were on the minds of many Utahns in 2022, from local and national tragedies, to the war that broke out in Ukraine.

Arrest of suspect in killings 'a relief' to Idaho campus

The arrest of a suspect in last month's fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students has brought relief to the small college community of Moscow, Idaho.

West Valley police officer hospitalized, 2 others injured in crash

A West Valley police officer was hospitalized Friday with injuries suffered in a traffic accident. Two other people suffered minor injuries.

While near mirror images, Utah believes it has a blueprint to combat Penn State

Take a quick glance at the various standard statistics tracked in college football and it would be easy to see a common theme between Utah and Penn State.

Big changes are coming to these Utah state parks

Like anything else, Utah state parks age or even go wanting for the right kind of amenities to boost the visitor experience.

Teen facility in Washington County put on probation after resident dies

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is placing a residential treatment facility for troubled teens on probation after a teenage girl died last week.

US House committee releases Trump tax returns, capping years-long battle

A Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives committee released six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to the public on Friday in an extraordinary move days before Republicans are due to take control of the chamber.

Idaho murders: No suspect, motive in University of Idaho killings

Despite receiving almost 20,000 tips surrounding the unsolved killings of four University of Idaho students, the police is asking to keep the flow of information coming.