Crews recover body of 2nd hiker killed in slot canyon flash flood

Two men from Ohio were killed over the weekend after being caught in a flash flood in the Buckskin Gulch area. It's the same area where two Florida men were killed in March.

Utah Democrats reelect Diane Lewis as party chairwoman

Utah Democratic Party Chairwoman Diane Lewis was reelected to her post by delegates during the party convention on Saturday in Cedar City.

5-year-old Canton boy speaks 5 languages, despite battle with brain tumors

For Canton 5-year-old Ishaan Kiran, not even his battle with tuberous sclerosis complex can stop him from learning new languages.

School shooter asks for mercy from life sentence; teacher, principal want him to stay in prison

A school shooter serving a life sentence without parole for killing a first grader on a South Carolina playground when he was 14 is asking a judge to lessen his sentence so he can eventually get out of prison.

Salt Lake moves flood control center to Wheeler Farm as it seeks to be more 'runoff ready'

An ongoing flooding concern is why Salt Lake County officials are moving their emergency flood command center operations to Wheeler Historic Farm.

More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up, study finds

More than half of the world's large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk since the early 1990s, chiefly because of climate change, intensifying concerns about water for agriculture, hydropower and human consumption, a study published on Thursday found.

Judge orders jail time, probation for woman who caused fatal 2021 Richfield crash

A Sevier County judge ordered a 55-year-old woman to serve two years in jail and five years of probation after she pleaded guilty to causing the death of a Richfield man in 2021.

No agreement yet on debt ceiling, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have met at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling. McCarthy said it was a productive discussion, but there's no agreement yet.

'We are not helpless' against problems facing society, Cox tells students

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke at Mountain Ridge High School in Herriman on Monday, telling students there's still time to fix some of the biggest problems facing young people today.

Woman almost kidnapped by 'stranded motorist' she tried to help, police say

Police are looking for a man who attempted to assault and kidnap a woman Monday morning in West Valley City.

Rick Hoyt, who became a Boston Marathon fixture with father pushing wheelchair, has died at 61

Rick Hoyt, who with his father pushing his wheelchair became a fixture at the Boston Marathon and other races for decades, has died. He was 61.

Father killed, 2 children injured when grenade found in grandfather's belongings explodes

One man is dead and his two children are hospitalized after a hand grenade exploded in an Indiana home Saturday afternoon.

What happens if you wake up before your alarm? Tips from sleep experts

Many people dread the blaring sound of an alarm clock, signaling the start of a busy workday. Others wish they weren't already awake and that the sound had actually woken them up.

Utah delegation: Fix flawed law to help update Dugway Proving Ground

Dugway Proving Ground's military mission is chemical and biological defense testing and evaluation, and training for first responders.

It's Free Adoption Week at the Humane Society of Utah

Been thinking about adding another member to your family? This is the week. KSL Classifieds is partnering with the Humane Society of Utah to offer free adoptions from the Murray Adoption Center from May 21 through May 28.

Have You Seen This? Lightning strike in the backyard

Just when you thought it was safe to go back out into the yard.

Moab firefighter charged with enticing minor

A volunteer firefighter for Moab was formally charged on Monay with enticing a minor.

Utah real estate training company, endorsers ordered to pay $16.7M in false claims lawsuit

Lindon-based Response Marketing has been ordered to pay a $16.7 million settlement after being accused of using "false promises" to sell real estate investment training programs.

A sample timeline for building a new home

While there's no one-size-fits-all approach to building a home, there is a general timeline you can bank on to make the process a little easier. Here's a sample timeline from Goldenwest Credit Union.

Salt Lake music festival with headliners Post Malone, Kid Cudi canceled

The Hive Music Festival, which was set to return to the Utah State Fairpark next month, has been canceled "due to unforeseen circumstances," according to its website.

'Substantial' fuel leak after crash temporarily closed Tooele Main Street

Main Street in Tooele was temporarily closed at 400 South due to a crash resulting in a "substantial" fuel leak Monday.

Park City man, 18, charged with kidnapping 12-year-old for a date

A Park City man accused of picking up a 12-year-old girl without telling her legal guardian is now facing a criminal charge accusing him of kidnapping the girl.

Navajo leaders seek tribal members caught up in sober-living Medicaid scam in Arizona

Navajo leaders have unveiled an operation to find and get needed services to hundreds of tribal members they predict will soon be on the streets of metro Phoenix amid a state crackdown on Medicaid fraud that affected as many as 7,000 people recruited in recent years by illegitimate sober living homes.

Group gathers for vigil to honor Salt Lake teen slain by his father

Classmates, childhood friends and teachers gathered Sunday night to honor a 16-year-old boy killed by his father on Mother's Day weekend.

What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed

Anyone who has spent a summer evening swatting away mosquitoes, or a summer day scratching mosquito bites, can agree: Mosquitoes stink. But the smells produced by humans are an important part of what draws mosquitoes to us.

Utah, 6 other Colorado River Basin states offer new alternative to conserve river's water

Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states are offering a plan that could reduce river consumption by 3 million acre-feet over the next three years.

President Oaks discusses 2 great commandments; marriage, gender dysphoria

"Anyone who does not treat individuals who face gender identity challenges with love and dignity is not aligned with the teachings of the first and second great commandments," President Dallin H. Oaks said Sunday.

Tired of expensive vacation rentals? Utah startup is changing how you vacation

There's a new way to own a vacation home for a fraction of the price.

'Weird-shaped house' turns into musical dream for Provo couple

A Provo couple wasn't planning to buy a house when they moved back to town about 10 years ago, but the house had other ideas.

Monaco: 5 free things to do in the most expensive place on earth

Yes, Monaco is a shockingly expensive place. But these five activities won't cost you a dime.

Space station welcomes 2 Saudi visitors, including kingdom's 1st female astronaut

A private flight carrying two Saudi astronauts and other visitors has arrived at the International Space Station.

39 years later, 'once-in-a-lifetime' Cataract Canyon rapids are expected again

In the 50 years he's been at it, professional river runner Myke Hughes has successfully piloted boats through Cataract Canyon at least 200 times, probably more.

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida, saying the state is 'openly hostile toward African Americans'

Another advocacy group is warning people of color about traveling to Florida – but for different reasons.

Meta fined record $1.3B and ordered to stop sending European user data to US

The European Union slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring users' personal information across the Atlantic by October, the latest salvo in a decadelong case sparked by U.S. cybersnooping fears.

Animal activist appealing Pioneer Day trespassing guilty verdict in Beaver County

The animal activist found guilty of trespassing and disorderly conduct at a Pioneer Day event last year in Beaver is appealing his verdict and for the sentence to be altered to probation with the chance for dismissal.

Utah reservoirs are filling as rivers remain near flood stage

Utah water managers are trying to balance filling reservoirs while minimizing flood damage as the warmer weather sets in and summer crowds begin.

AI is extracting data from PDFs, invoices, receipts, etc., automating complex tasks

By automating repetitive tasks and streamlining processes, businesses can save time and resources while improving their operations.

Crews monitor large sinkhole at American Fork golf course

A massive sinkhole has taken over a section of an American Fork golf course Saturday afternoon.

Venmo to be officially available for teenagers, although many use it already

Venmo will officially allow teenagers to open an account with their parents' permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to a demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately.

Suspect 'stands silent' in slayings of 4 Idaho college students; judge enters not guilty pleas

The suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students opted Monday to "stand silent" to murder charges, prompting the judge to enter not guilty pleas on his behalf ahead of a trial in which he could face the death penalty.

Male teachers are dying out in the education system. Here's why — and how to bring them back

There are significantly fewer male educators than female, with many teachers citing pay and social stigmas as their concerns.