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Woodruff Narrows Reservoir braces for runoff

05/09/2023 10:18pm
Residents in Woodruff, in Rich County, were under a flood warning as the Bear River ran high, with two nearby reservoirs spilling over Tuesday.

Fire causes estimated $200K in damage to West Valley City home

05/09/2023 10:02pm
One person escaped a fire that destroyed a garage and spread to the home in West Valley City Tuesday evening.

Robert De Niro welcomes his 7th child at 79

05/09/2023 9:31pm
Robert De Niro is a dad again, a representative for the actor confirmed to CNN on Tuesday.

New exhibit highlights Corky Lee, who photographed Asian Americans in Utah and beyond

05/09/2023 9:15pm
Lee's work included correcting the historical record, which had ignored Chinese railroad workers contributions in Utah and the country at large.

'A community gathering spot': Pleasant Grove breaks ground on $600M development project

05/09/2023 9:04pm
St. John Properties announced a $600 million investment into Utah County as part of the sixth phase of development for Valley Grove, a mixed-use commercial area to become a community gathering space.

U of Idaho awarding posthumous degrees to stabbing victims

05/09/2023 8:33pm
The University of Idaho is awarding posthumous degrees and certificates to the four students stabbed to death off campus last fall. The killings of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin left the close-knit community of Moscow deeply shaken.

Young stroke victim survives with quick, lifesaving treatment in northern Utah

05/09/2023 8:05pm
Brad Coleman experienced symptoms of a stroke at age 36. Because his wife recognized those symptoms, and a uniquely successful treatment was available, his quality of life was unimpacted.

Salt Lake man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend, shooting at responding police officers

05/09/2023 7:34pm
Michael Tyson Nance admitted Tuesday to shooting and killing his girlfriend, and then shooting at and injuring two Salt Lake police officers in February 2020. The admission is part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

Tax refunds are down but here's how Utahns are putting that money to work

05/09/2023 7:02pm
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found 76% of Utahns want to get rid of the state's share of the food tax

Study confirms that teens' time outside is vital for their development

05/09/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Outdoor summer camps as a top-choice experience for promoting positive development in teens. In fact, adolescents who attend adventure programming report positive outcomes that are 62–65% higher than their peers, according to one study.

What the IOC president says about China hosting another Olympics

05/09/2023 6:04pm
Could the 2036 Summer Games be in China?

Crews gain control of fire near St. George residential area along Virgin River

05/09/2023 5:05pm
Firefighters battled a large fire along the Virgin River in St. George Tuesday afternoon.

Park (City) Place? Monopoly to launch new board game edition featuring Utah ski town

05/09/2023 5:01pm
Locals and enthusiasts of Park City alike will be able to experience the town in a whole new way next winter when Monopoly launches the Park City edition of its iconic board game.

Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

05/09/2023 4:14pm
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Man made threats against Utah school to 'bring awareness' to school shootings, charges say

05/09/2023 4:02pm
Police say a man charged with making a threat against a North Salt Lake charter school said he was only trying to bring attention to recent school shootings.

Who has more political influence in Utah, the governor or the Legislature?

05/09/2023 3:01pm
When it comes to who wields the most political influence in the state, voters say it's the Legislature, not the governor or the courts. In fact, Utahns say the Legislature has more influence than the latter two, combined.

Expungement fees are going back up soon—here's how to avoid them

05/09/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Last year's amendments to limit fees for expungements are expiring soon. See how Rasa Legal can help.

Ogden man, Ogden teen charged with murder and robbery in shooting death

05/09/2023 2:32pm
An Ogden man and an Ogden teenager have been charged with shooting and killing a man during a robbery attempt.

'My own miracle': Salt Lake band brings message of mental health to Colorado City Music Festival

05/09/2023 1:42pm
Mentally, Jake Segura never thought he would be where he is today.

Video shows police shooting unfold quickly as officer gets out of car

05/09/2023 12:59pm
West Valley police on Tuesday released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting from April 20 in which a suspected drunk driver was shot after allegedly pointing a gun at an officer.

'I am truly sorry': Salt Lake City councilwoman to take leave from roles after DUI charge

05/09/2023 12:53pm
A member of the Salt Lake City Council arrested last week for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol has since been formally charged with DUI, a class B misdemeanor.

With NCAA Tournament on deck, Utah lacrosse looking to make a name in the west

05/09/2023 12:34pm
As midfielder Josh Rose walks around the University of Utah campus donning a red shirt that reads "Utah lacrosse" on the front in bold letters, it's not always obvious to onlookers that he's a Division I athlete.

Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends

05/09/2023 12:17pm
A federal task force is recommending that women start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50.

Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M

05/09/2023 11:59am
A jury has found Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll in 1996. Jurors awarded her $5 million in a judgment that could haunt the former president as he campaigns to regain the White House.

Texas mall shooting victims include guard, young sisters

05/09/2023 11:36am
The eight people killed in a shooting at a mall near Dallas over the weekend represent a multicultural cross-section of the area's increasingly diverse suburbs. They include two elementary-age sisters, grades two and four.

Self-defense or road rage? Utah Supreme Court hears arguments in case involving self-defense law

05/09/2023 11:29am
Utah's Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in the first challenge of Utah's 2021 self-defense law. The KSL Investigators first reported on unintended consequences of the legislation.

At Harvard, she mentored future politicians. Now she wants them to get along

05/09/2023 11:06am - PARTNER
Martha Minow, former dean of Harvard Law School, has spent her career resolving conflict. Here's what she's learned.

University of Utah student-athlete charged with rape

05/09/2023 10:59am
A member of the University of Utah dive team has been charged with raping a woman last fall and then returning to Canada after he learned he was being investigated.

Patrick Kinahan: Trading 2 All-Stars looks even sweeter for Jazz

05/09/2023 10:29am
As it turns out, at least from the perspective of playoff success, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were no better separated than they were together.

Mike Lee, Mitt Romney say new mortgage rules will punish people with good credit

05/09/2023 10:01am
Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney raise concerns about a Biden administration policy that will raise mortgage costs for some homebuyers with high credit scores.

Testimony concludes in Lori Daybell murder trial; closing arguments Thursday

05/09/2023 9:29am
The prosecution in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial rested its case Tuesday and the defense announced it would call no witnesses. Closing arguments will be held Thursday.

Republicans defiant after Biden debt ceiling meeting

05/09/2023 9:26am
President Joe Biden and top lawmakers appeared unable on Tuesday to break a deadlock over raising the $31.4 trillion U.S. debt limit despite a face-to-face meeting three weeks before the country may be forced into an unprecedented default.

Study: Mental illness in your 20s and 30s could mean greater chance of heart attack, stroke

05/09/2023 8:47am
Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.

Corinne tries to contain Bear River, prevent damage

05/09/2023 8:23am
As the Bear River continues to rise, city leaders in Corinne are rushing to shore up the banks and protect property. And while that job may seem small to many larger cities, it's enough to break the budget in that part of Box Elder County.

'It's a big, important project': Salt Lake City unveils future plans for 2100 South

05/09/2023 8:02am
Salt Lake City is planning to reconfigure one of its busier streets, beginning in 2024.

Utah firm launches digital marketing solution at an affordable rate

05/09/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Navigating the complex world of online advertising can be time-consuming, costly and overwhelming. That's where the Scroll Partner Program comes in.

Salt Lake Temple gets new feature

05/09/2023 7:39am
It's not quite open to the public yet, but the makeover to the Church Office Building Plaza is nearing completion. And if you walk by on State Street, you can see a new feature that hasn't been mentioned before.

Consumer experts worried as millions of Americans buy their groceries in installments

05/09/2023 7:22am
When you think of "buy now, pay later," chances are you'll think of splurging. But more and more, people are putting their basic human needs in installments.

Associated Press wins public service, photo Pulitzers for Ukraine coverage

05/09/2023 6:51am
The Associated Press has won two Pulitzer Prizes in journalism for its coverage of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, in the categories of public service and breaking news photography.

US seeks to shore up border as migrants gather ahead of end to Title 42

05/09/2023 6:15am
The Biden administration and Texas state government are sending reinforcements to the U.S.-Mexico border to prepare for a possible increase in illegal immigration when COVID-19 restrictions known as Title 42 are set to end on Thursday.