Runners joining forces to raise funds for Salem Hills High mental health programs

On Saturday, runners from around the state will join forces at Salem Hills High School to raise funds to provide mental health programs in local schools.

Police arrest 15-year-old accused of fleeing officers, killing man who was visiting elderly neighbor

A 24-year-old man who was standing on a porch delivering food to a neighbor was killed in West Valley City Thursday when police say a 15-year-old drove into the yard and crashed.

Utah among 23 states supporting federal immigration lawsuit

The lawsuit seeks to overturn a Biden administration policy that allows migrants to be quickly released with instructions to report to immigration officials at a later date.

6 dog deaths lead to investigation at Salt Lake County training grounds

A popular Salt Lake County dog training facility is closed after half a dozen dogs died following visits to the training grounds.

Jury finds man guilty of murder for fatal hit-and-run in Cedar City parking lot

An eight-person jury found a Cedar City man guilty of murder for running over a man in the Home Depot parking lot. The two men knew each other, and had recently been in a fight.

Teen who died at backyard gathering was 'the calm to our storm,' aunt says

The family of a West Bountiful teen who died after an accident at a backyard gathering earlier this week said she always put other people first.

Utah launches 1st-of-its-kind program to support children grieving loss of a caregiver

The Children's Collaborative For Healing and Support on Thursday launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to identify and connect children grieving the death of a parent or caregiver.

'Romeo & Juliet' stars' lawsuit over 1968 film's teen nude scene tossed

A Los Angeles County judge says she will dismiss a lawsuit that the stars of the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet" filed over a nude scene shot when they were in their mid-teens.

House votes to cancel Biden student debt relief; Rep. Burgess Owens co-sponsors resolution

The House on Wednesday passed a resolution to cancel the Biden administration's student debt relief plan. The vote fell largely along party lines, with two Democrats joining all the Republicans who were present.

Utah council includes Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola in new transportation plan

The Wasatch Front Regional Council voted to approve a new 27-year regional transportation plan that seeks to move forward over 1,000 transportation projects by 2050.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Find adventure, history on the Pony Express Trail

Utah played a critical role in the success of the Pony Express. There were 27 stops in Utah and many of those places are still available to check out today.

Wasatch Academy 4-star forward, BYU transfer among latest in Utah Valley rebuild

Osiris Grady's next step won't be as far of a journey.

Navajo Nation receiving federal funding for energy improvements

The Navajo Nation has received a total of $3.5 million for energy projects from two separate U.S. Department of Energy grant programs.

Logan prohibits recreational use of Logan River due to flooding

Logan Mayor Holly Daines issued an executive order Thursday declaring the Logan River a disaster area and prohibiting all citizens from entering the area because of flooding risks.

Sen. Mike Lee says he'll delay debt ceiling deal unless cuts are 'substantial'

Sen. Mike Lee said he would use "every procedural tool" possible to delay a debt ceiling deal if it doesn't contain "substantial" cuts, in a tweet published Thursday morning.

Biden, McCarthy appear near 2-year deal on US debt ceiling as default looms

President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy are closing in on a deal that would raise the government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling for two years while capping spending on most items, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Watchdog groups back lawsuit against Utah's redistricting, allege partisan gerrymandering

A pair of watchdog groups filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that alleges Utah's new congressional redistricting maps are unconstitutional.

Funeral service for longtime KSL anchor Dick Nourse to be held Friday

The KSL family and the television news industry lost a legend last week when longtime anchorman Dick Nourse passed away at the age of 83.

Have You Seen This? 'X marks the spot' on Mariners' home run

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France had as poetic a home-run strike as you'll see this week when he hit the outfield scoreboard on a home run that gave his team a 3-2 lead on Tuesday.

How crooks use texts to get your money, identity, or both

If you've ever used a mobile phone, it's likely you have gotten texts that seem like an honest mistake. That innocuous-looking text might have come from a scammer.

2 lessons for recessions

The stock market often provides a bumpy ride in the short term, but zooming out shows its powerful wealth-building potential. The trick for investors is to figure out how to thrive despite volatility, allowing them to stay invested for the long haul.

Supreme Court rules against EPA in challenge by Idaho couple

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday put another dent in the regulatory reach of the Environmental Protection Agency, ruling in favor of an Idaho couple.

'Back to Basics' campaign urges drivers to help reduce fatalities

The Utah Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety are urging motorists to stay safe on the roads with a new Zero Fatalities "Back to Basics" campaign.

More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but labor market remains tight

U.S. applications for jobless claims rose slightly last week but remain at healthy levels as companies seem reticent to let go of employees in a tight labor market.

Man arrested for investigation of breaking new law banning child sex dolls

South Salt Lake police have arrested a man who allegedly was in possession of a child sex doll.

Layton man facing capital murder charges in deaths of wife, in-laws

A Layton man who allegedly killed three people in his house, and then went to buy more ammunition and post on Facebook before calling 911, has been charged with capital murder.

Fugitive arrested in West Valley City following chase, carjacking

Two people, including a fugitive, were arrested Wednesday by U.S. marshals following a chase that ended in a crash on the Bangerter Highway.

Opinion: In Dodgers Pride Night controversy, people of faith lose

There is a straight line from religious nones to areligious nuns, with ever fewer people daring to speak for people of faith.

Supreme Court rules in favor of 94-year-old woman who got nothing when county took her condo

A unanimous Supreme Court has given a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.

UDOT warns of delays on some Utah roads during busy Memorial Day weekend

Utah Department of Transportation engineers say the state's longest congestion delays will be on Friday and Monday this Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Utah County rape case gets fresh look as WVC police seek man in attempted kidnap

A previously inactive rape investigation centered around American Fork Canyon is getting a fresh look as West Valley police seek a man they say attempted to kidnap a woman.

George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.

1 critically injured in crash; SR 179 now fully reopened

One person was critically injured in a crash on state Route 179 near Tooele on Thursday morning.

Salt Lake man stabbed relative who was arguing with woman, charges say

A Salt Lake man was charged Wednesday with stabbing a relative just a couple of months after allegedly hitting his mother with a chair.

DEA's failure to punish distributor blamed in opioid crisis raises revolving door questions

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has allowed one of the nation's largest drug distributors to keep shipping addictive painkillers for nearly four years despite a judge's recommendation to strip its license for turning a blind eye to thousands of suspicious opioid orders.

Canyon View High student, 2 law enforcement officers honored for helping save school bus driver's life

A Canyon View High School junior has been recognized for her prompt rescue efforts that helped save the life of a school bus driver.

Treat and release: How Utah weighs the risk of repeat sex offenders

The KSL Investigators examine Utah's corrections system, responsible for treating and releasing people who commit sex crimes.

As sun and warmer temperatures lure people outdoors, protecting skin is essential

Figures compiled by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention in 2020 show Utah led the nation from 2017-2019 with the highest rate of diagnosed melanoma or skin cancer cases.

Lightning suspected as cause of fire that destroyed Highland home

A large home in Highland, Utah, is being deemed a total loss after flames tore through the top story and roof Tuesday evening.

Read the 'burn after reading' letter from Brian Laundrie's mother

Gabby Petito's parents now have a copy of a letter Brian Laundrie's mother wrote to her son, which included references to getting a shovel and burying a body.

Capitol rioter photographed propping feet on desk in Pelosi's office sentenced to over 4 years

An Arkansas man who propped his feet on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office in a widely circulated photo from the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to more than four years in prison.

Mental health professionals encourage conversation after West Bountiful teen death

Mental health experts are asking parents to keep an eye on their children and provide support for them after traumatizing accidents.