RSL rallies twice in 4-3 Open Cup win over Portland

Things looked bleak after Real Salt Lake conceded a goal after just four minutes in Portland.

Students at Copper Hills High School hope to break blood donation record

Dozens of students at Copper Hills High School took turns donating blood Wednesday with a big goal in mind. 

Former Utah postal worker found guilty of destroying immigration mail

A federal jury convicted a Salt Lake City woman and former postal worker Wednesday for delaying and destroying immigration mail.

Popular Lake Powell ramp open to houseboats, large vessels for 1st time in months

One of Lake Powell's busier ramps is operable for houseboats and larger vessels for the first time in months as the reservoir begins to recover.

Environmental, social, governance investing an 'undemocratic tax' on economy, Reyes says

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes appeared before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability to warn of the dangers with environmental, social, governance investment policies.

Mudslide hits home in Nordic Valley area of Weber County

A mudslide hit and damaged a home in Eden, in Weber County, on Wednesday. The family was evacuated before the mudslide happened, and no one was hurt.

1st babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people

Britain's fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the U.K.'s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.

Provo man pleads guilty to killing his mother on Pleasant Grove street

A 22-year-old Provo man has admitted to shooting his mother three times, killing her in 2022. He told police the two had been fighting about money earlier that day.

Bear Lake teacher vying for chance to build motorcycle with former TV star

Beth Tafoya loves motorcycles and she's participating in a competition that will give her the chance to build one with a former reality TV star.

3 Utah students named US Presidential Scholars include Deseret News/KSL's top Sterling Scholar

Three Utah high school seniors are among 161 nationwide who have been recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars, the Department of Education announced Wednesday.

Salt Lake and Murray police ask the public for info about 2 recent stabbings

Salt Lake City and Murray police departments are asking the public to come forward with information regarding two unrelated stabbings that happened within the past two weeks.

Lauri Markkanen snubbed from All-NBA teams

On Wednesday, Markkanen was snubbed from the All-NBA teams, finishing in a distant seventh among NBA forwards.

Opioid task force voices concerns over increased overdoses, new substances

The Utah Opioid Task Force expressed concerns Tuesday about increased deaths statewide and the recent appearance of mixed substances appearing in drugs.

Charges: 'I'm so sorry, I shot Kica,' teen tells mom after killing 13-year-old sister

A 16-year-old Salt Lake boy was charged Wednesday with murder after allegedly loading a gun, pointing it at his 13-year-old sister and shooting.

GOP says Biden family financial records a smoking gun; White House calls it a 'political stunt'

House Republicans have detailed what they say are concerning new findings about President Joe Biden's family and their finances. The GOP has been facing growing pressure to show progress in their investigations.

Mitt Romney: Trump 'not fit' to be president

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney told reporters Donald Trump is "not suited to be president of the United States" after news broke that Trump was ordered to pay $5 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll, who accused the former president of raping her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.

FDA panel backs over-the-counter sale of birth control pill

Federal health advisers are recommending that a decades-old birth control pill be sold without a prescription. The unanimous vote on Wednesday by an FDA panel paves the way for what could be the 1st birth control pill available over the counter.

Have You Seen This? Nubz the clawless chicken uses boots to walk

Nubz's owner noticed her rescue chicken wasn't moving a lot due to his physical disability. She decided to try on some old dog booties and the rest is history.

Why the Salt Lake City airport is seeking up to $600M in new bonds this year

Salt Lake City International Airport executives are asking for the Salt Lake City Council to authorize new bonds, which will help the airport keep up its construction timeline.

How sharp is your vocabulary? Take the quiz to find out

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

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

The pioneering mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, has died at home in Salt Lake City. She was 47. Her live-in partner, Pete Ashdown, confirmed her death by suicide.

Man accused of shooting co-worker in the leg surrenders to police

A man was charged Wednesday with shooting a woman in the leg. Police say he told them he accidentally shot the co-worker.

6-year-old who shot Newport News teacher has ADHD, mother says in ABC interview

The mother of the 6-year-old who allegedly shot his teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, says she is taking responsibility for her son's actions.

Woods Cross woman spent elderly father's money on trips, cosmetic surgery, charges say

A Woods Cross woman faces criminal charges accusing her of taking more than $200,000 of her vulnerable father's money and spending it on items such as airfare, vacations and cosmetic surgery.

When will Deer Creek, Jordanelle reservoirs reach capacity this spring?

It's a tricky spring for managing Utah's reservoir levels in order to prevent flooding while also storing water for later.

Dolly Parton reveals starry list of collaborators for first rock album

U.S. country music star Dolly Parton has teamed up with the likes of former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, veteran singers Elton John and Sting as well as her goddaughter Miley Cyrus, for her upcoming record "Rockstar," her first rock album due in November.

Social Security benefits have lost 36% of buying power since 2000

Inflation has eaten away more than one-third of Social Security benefits' buying power since 2000, a new analysis found.

Several pounds of drugs and a drug lab seized in Lehi home, police say

A Lehi man was arrested Tuesday after police say he was operating a drug lab in his home.

Nearly 30,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses scrapped in Utah

Some 30,000 doses of the original COVID-19 vaccine have been trashed in Utah after the federal government's decision last month to allow only the updated shots to be used in the United States.

Man arrested in road rage investigation in Sandy

A man who claims a woman was driving too aggressively has been arrested in a road rage case after police say he scratched the woman's car with a knife.

This Latter-day Saint may be the most intriguing football prospect in the nation

The Idaho sprinter and receiver will play one more season of high school football before graduating early and moving onto bigger things.

Pharma CEOs to testify in Senate hearing on insulin prices

The leaders of major insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers are set to point to causes of issues on Wednesday in their testimonies during a Senate committee hearing on making the life-saving drug more affordable.

Salt Lake woman charged with starving dog to death

A Salt Lake woman is facing a criminal charge accusing her of allowing her dog to starve to death.

Trump digs in on election lies, insults accuser during CNN town hall event

Former President Donald Trump dug in on his lies about the 2020 election during a tense CNN town hall. He also downplayed the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, and repeatedly insulted the woman whom a civil jury this week found him liable of sexually abusing and defaming.

Mitt Romney, Republican senators want Biden to finish border wall

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and 14 other Republican senators pressed the Biden administration to "finish the border wall" as the country expects a surge in migrants this week.

New Utah foundation to help first responders with mental health

A new local foundation aims to provide first responders and their families with any mental health treatment they might need.

Artificial intelligence can be trained to spot pancreatic cancer risk 3 years before diagnosis, study says

According to a new study, artificial intelligence algorithms may be the key to identifying who is at the most risk of developing one of the most notoriously difficult cancers to diagnose early: pancreatic cancer.

US to limit asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs

U.S. officials will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. It's part of the Biden administration's effort to crack down on illegal border crossings.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: Can you save on groceries by growing your own food?

Everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budgets, especially on one of the biggest expenses for households: food. If you grow your food instead of buying it, can you save money? Matt Gephardt did some digging to find out.

Summer concerts await: Discover the Utah Symphony at the Deer Valley Music Festival

There is no better way to enjoy the warmth of summer evenings than by joining the Utah Symphony for its 19th annual Deer Valley® Music Festival.

New poll shows Biden's disapproval in Utah on the rise

Utah voters' disapproval of President Joe Biden's job performance has risen slightly, according to a new poll.

Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to charges alleging fraud, theft at heart of campaign

U.S. Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican infamous for fabricating key parts of his life story, has been indicted on charges that he embezzled money from his campaign, lied to Congress about his income and cheated his way into undeserved unemployment benefits, prosecutors said Wednesday.

3 teens charged in connection with double shooting in West Valley City

Three teens have been charged as adults in connection with a double shooting in West Valley City at a party last year that left one dead and another injured.

US prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, suggesting that rising costs could persist for months to come.

Loving father exposed as a convicted killer who lived life on the run

The bare facts of the case cast American teenager William Leslie Arnold as a murderous villain who shot his parents because they refused to let him take their car to a drive-in in 1958.

Chris Stewart, Mike Lee slam Biden administration over border policy

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Chris Stewart have both criticized President Joe Biden's handling of the southern border. Title 42 is set to expire Thursday.