Kayakers find body of woman in Weber River in Morgan County

A woman was found dead in Weber River in Morgan County by two kayakers.

Ochai Agbaji gets assist from soon-to-be-teammate John Collins in Jazz win

Ochai Agbaji was struggling. That's when John Collins stepped in.

Tooele looking for suspects after city-owned golf carts stolen, dumped

Caught on camera: two suspects Tooele police are searching for following a costly crime.

Families confront Texas Walmart gunman in court. Some forgive him, others want death penalty

Family members of the 23 people killed in a racist attack at a Texas Walmart are confronting the gunman face-to-face in court for the first time since the 2019 massacre. The sentencing hearing for Patrick Crusius continued Thursday in a federal court in the border city of El Paso.

Utah's FORGE geothermal site proves it's more than just wishing wells

The FORGE project reached a milestone, proving two deep vertical wells that link to a long horizontal conduit are indeed connected.

Staffer at drug treatment center accused of sexually abusing residents

A former staff member at a treatment facility for drug and alcohol abuse was arrested Thursday evening on a warrant accusing her of sexually abusing nine residents.

South Salt Lake brewery announces plans to open near Ballpark District

The Ballpark District is about to get some new residents. Shades Brewing just announced it is set to open in a newly renovated space right along 300 West and 1388 South in Salt Lake City this fall.

Provo city manager to retire after 20 years

Provo's award-winning city manager announced Thursday that he will be retiring after 20 years on the job.

Twitter threatens to sue Meta after rival app Threads gains traction

Twitter is threatening Meta with a lawsuit after the blockbuster launch of Meta's new Twitter rival, Threads — in perhaps the clearest sign yet that Twitter views the app as a competitive threat.

FDA grants full approval to Leqembi, first drug to slow progress of Alzheimer's

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced full approval of lecanemab for early-stage Alzheimer's.

Britney Spears says Wembanyama's security struck her; Spurs rookie says he was grabbed

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama says he believes Britney Spears grabbed him from behind as he was walking into a restaurant at a Las Vegas casino, and that the security detail he was with pushed the pop star away.

Decades of data will help Rocky Mountain Power better predict wildfires

New software will be a game changer for Rocky Mountain Power in the fight to stay in front of wildfires and power outages.

Lehi house fire that destroyed home possibly started by child playing with lighter, officials say

A fire that broke out Thursday afternoon destroyed a house and damaged a shed and two vehicles in Lehi.

Meet Elizabeth Grant, superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District

After a distinguished career in education from elementary school administration to high-level positions in the federal Department of Education, Elizabeth Grant has come full circle.

List an item for rent on KSL Classifieds, enter to win $1,000

Want to make some extra cash? Rent your stuff on KSL Classifieds. Want to make even more? Enter to win our $1,000 Rentals Giveaway.

Texan reported missing for 8 years returned home day after he went missing, police say

Police say a Texas man who was reported missing as a teenager in 2015 returned home the next day but he and his mother deceived officers by giving false names over the ensuing eight years.

This St. George clothing resale store has been lowering pollution and waste for 14 years

While consignment means receiving a portion of the profits when or if the item sells, Coyote Exchange purchases clothing upfront via cash or store credit.

Have You Seen This? Flopping technical foul given during Salt Lake Summer League

Salt Lake City spectators got one of the first looks at the new in-game flopping penalty being tested by the NBA during Summer League games.

The Book of Mormon warns against division, Elder Corbitt says at Braver Angels conference

"My strong belief is that a loving Heavenly Father revealed this heart-wrenching history, in part, so we don't repeat it," Elder Ahmad S. Corbitt, a general authority seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said at the 2023 Braver Angels National Convention on Thursday.

Utah's Co-Diagnostics fined $250K in SEC cease-and-desist order

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order to Salt Lake-based biotech company Co-Diagnostics over "misleading press releases" regarding COVID-19 tests and undisclosed payments to family members.

This Utah company has tips to make your business recession-proof

Whether or not a recession is imminent, taking steps to safeguard your business is a wise move either way.

Salt Lake man sentenced for killing friend of his ex-girlfriend

William Henry Clark, 35, of Salt Lake City, will serve at least 41 years and up to life in prison for trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend and murdering her friend.

Man critically injured by fallen power line tower in Spanish Fork Canyon

A 22-year-old man was critically injured after part of a power line tower structure fell on him in Spanish Fork Canyon Thursday.

Salt Lake City appeals officer deals blow to Sugar House gas station plan

A Salt Lake City appeals officer on Wednesday upheld a decision to deny a conditional use permit needed to build a gas station near Sugar House Park.

Owner of the submersible that imploded during Titanic dive suspends operations

The company that owned a submersible that fatally imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic says it has suspended operations. OceanGate made the announcement on Thursday.

More than 100K fentanyl pills worth more than $1M seized in Utah County

A routine traffic stop lead to a million-dollar drug bust near Spanish Fork early Wednesday.

Provo airport will soon become an international airport, mayor says

Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announced the Provo Airport would soon become an international airport.

BYU picked to finish 11th in Cougars' first Big 12 season; Suamataia named to first team

The Cougars are officially part of the Big 12 Conference, and now officially apart of the Big 12 preseason rankings.

Nearly 50 shots exchanged in parking lot gang shootout, charges say

Criminal charges have been filed against three men police say were involved in a shootout in a grocery story parking lot.

Premiere Utah mountain music festival is back this month

Snowbasin's Blues, Brews & BBQ is quickly becoming one of Utah's most popular outdoor concert series and for good reasons.

Murray stepmother charged with child abuse after 5-year-old suffers skull fracture

A Murray woman is facing several charges of aggravated child abuse after police say her three young children were abused, including a 5-year-old girl who suffered a traumatic head injury.

Study seeks causes for air pollution in Great Salt Lake area

A new study is taking a close look at air pollution around the Wasatch Front, and chemicals found in the Great Salt Lake.

Kanab High School set to receive air conditioning through federal program

Kanab High School is the only school in the Kane County School District without air conditioning and that still uses a coal-fired boiler for heating needs.

Sandy store employee charged with sexually abusing teen seeking vape pen

A man who worked at a tobacco store in Sandy has been charged with sexually abusing a teenage girl who tried to buy vape pens from his store.

Study says drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains potentially harmful chemicals

A government study says nearly half of the tap water in the U.S. contains potentially harmful compounds known as "forever chemicals." The U.S. Geological Survey said Wednesday that PFAS chemicals are found in private wells in addition to public systems.

Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study says

One of the most important ways to keep your body healthy is by exercising — it has been shown to help prevent chronic disease, lengthen life, ward off dementia, slow cognitive decline and much more.

Family urges others to have designated spotter at pool parties after father drowns

The family of Kyley Hansen is hoping his tragic death will prompt others to reevaluate their pool safety protocol at family parties.

Growing pains: What the I-15 expansion will mean for Utah

As UDOT prepares its first draft of the environmental impact statement for its I-15 expansion, community members and organizers are fighting to have their voices heard.

Utah spine experts help Hollywood director correct his lifelong back issues

Back pain is not an inevitability of aging! In fact, a well-known movie director was able to reverse his debilitating back pain with the help of Orem-based Upright Spine Solutions.

Sen. Mike Lee says he'll never eat Ben & Jerry's ice cream again

In an Independence Day tweet, Ben & Jerry's, an ice cream company founded by well-known progressives from Vermont, said the United States "was founded on stolen Indigenous land."

Kids learning cursive again: Utah Board of Education seeks feedback for updating core standards

The Utah State Board of Education is following legislative-mandated procedures to obtain public feedback on the state's core standards for education.

Meta's new Twitter rival app Threads gets tens of millions of sign-ups in its first day

Tens of millions of people have quickly signed up to Meta's new app, Threads, as it aims to compete with Twitter.

How you can win a scavenger hunt by riding the bus in Salt Lake City

Outdoor scavenger hunts have been all the rage in Utah over the past few years. Now, Utah Transit Authority is taking it to the streets.