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38-year-old man killed in fiery crash on I-80 near 1300 East

08/01/2023 10:36pm
One person has died after multiple vehicles were involved in a fiery crash on I-80 near 1300 East in Salt Lake City Tuesday night.

Salt Lake City sues Erda, homeowner over 80-foot flagpole near Tooele County airport

08/01/2023 10:29pm
An 80-foot flagpole located near Tooele Valley Airport is not flying with Salt Lake City in the latest dispute between the city and a Tooele County landowner.

Jordan School District approves tax increase to go toward higher teacher pay

08/01/2023 9:31pm
The Jordan School District Board of Education voted 4-3 Tuesday night in favor of a tax increase that will raise teacher pay.

Salt Lake City ends up with 3rd hottest July on record — but relief is in the forecast

08/01/2023 9:04pm
Last month produced yet another hot July in Utah's capital city, while August is off to cooler start.

Amazon adds video telemedicine visits nationwide to its virtual clinic

08/01/2023 8:33pm
Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall, as the retail giant takes a deeper step into care delivery. Amazon said Tuesday that customers can visit its virtual clinic around the clock through Amazon's website or app.

Winds of change usher in BYU's first training camp with Big 12 on horizon

08/01/2023 8:24pm
More than 50 new additions have joined the team since the Cougars' 24-23 win over SMU in the New Mexico Bowl last summer.

Vintage computer that helped launch the Apple empire is being sold at auction

08/01/2023 8:04pm
A vintage Apple computer signed by company co-founder Steve Wozniak is being sold at auction. RR Auction in Boston says the Apple-1 set in motion the company that in June became the first publicly traded business to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value.

Box Elder lemonade stand contest connects police, communities

08/01/2023 7:35pm
Police in Box Elder County connected with their communities during the month of July as they competed to see which department could stop at the most kids' lemonade stands.

Councilman sues Bluffdale Mayor Natalie Hall, alleging threats, harassment

08/01/2023 7:04pm
A city councilman has sued Bluffdale Mayor Natalie Hall, alleging the mayor and her husband threatened and harassed him while he was running for mayor against her.

Wire from crane hits Salt Lake power lines, knocking out power to nearly 12K customers

08/01/2023 6:34pm
Nearly 12,000 customers are without power after a wire from a crane hit several power lines in Salt Lake City Tuesday.

Utah CEO accused of using $300K of employee retirement funds for business expenses

08/01/2023 6:31pm
A court has ordered the removal of a Farmington construction company's CEO from his role as trustee of the company's employee stock ownership plan after he was accused of misusing $300,000 in employee retirement funds.

Fitch downgrades US credit rating, citing mounting debt and political divisions

08/01/2023 5:41pm
The Fitch Ratings has downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing an expected increase in government debt over the next three years and a "steady deterioration in standards of governance" over the past two decades.

Police identify 37-year-old man killed in Logan car crash

08/01/2023 5:08pm
A man died who died after he was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Logan on Tuesday has been identified by police.

Church of Jesus Christ offering free magazines to members worldwide

08/01/2023 5:04pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that members across the world will soon be eligible to get free subscriptions to the church magazines.

US charges Trump with conspiracy for efforts to overturn 2020 election

08/01/2023 4:07pm
Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for his wide-ranging attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the third time in four months that the former U.S. president has been criminally charged even as he campaigns to regain the presidency next year.

Have You Seen This? Balloon release brings down drone

08/01/2023 4:03pm
Hmm. Turns out that drones and balloons don't mix.

BYU Football inks NIL deal with FeastBox

08/01/2023 3:07pm - SPONSORED
The FEASTbox relationship offers brand new and exciting possibilities to not only the BYU program as a whole but to the players specifically through a unique approach to NIL.

Report: Utah housing market stays cool in June; new listings down 30%

08/01/2023 3:04pm
Higher mortgage rates are not only making homes less affordable for buyers but they're also resulting in fewer homes on the market.

Chatbots sometimes make things up. Is AI's hallucination problem fixable?

08/01/2023 2:35pm
Spend enough time with ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots and it doesn't take long for them to spout falsehoods. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just plain making things up, it's now a problem for many businesses and organizations.

Washington County to build tortoise road crossings, cites safety and connection

08/01/2023 2:07pm
New tortoise crossings may be coming to St. George — a potential boon for one of Washington County's most visible species.

The first generation of solar panels will wear out. A recycling industry is taking shape

08/01/2023 1:40pm
The largest solar panel recycling plant in North America has opened in Yuma, Arizona, just as the flow of used and spent solar panels sharply ramps up.

Lori Vallow Daybell's sister speaks out following sentencing, shares tribute to Tylee Ryan

08/01/2023 1:07pm
Summer Shiflet was not surprised when her sister Lori Vallow Daybell was sentenced to serve life in prison without parole Monday, and she believes justice was served.

Motorcyclist arrested after racing 139 mph on I-15 freeway, trooper says

08/01/2023 12:24pm
A motorcyclist was arrested Monday after troopers say he reached a top speed of 139 mph on I-15 while racing a vehicle.

It's '801 Day' in Utah. Do you know how the Beehive State got the 801 area code?

08/01/2023 12:01pm
Tuesday isn't only the start of August, but it's also a sort of holiday in parts of Utah.

Opening soon: New SLCC Campus in Herriman debuts Aug. 4

08/01/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
In August, Salt Lake Community College is opening a new campus in Herriman, making it easier than ever for nearby residents to access higher education.

Can this high school student fix American politics?

08/01/2023 11:09am - PARTNER
Meet Eli Tillemann, who is working to end polarization at his high school in northern Virginia. His next job: the country.

How will southern Utah benefit from an extra $1M for endangered species projects?

08/01/2023 10:51am
With an extra million dollars allocated to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' Endangered Species Mitigation Fund, how will southern Utah benefit?

10 GOP debates planned for 2nd District election, but will all 3 participate?

08/01/2023 10:15am
Two GOP congressional candidates will participate in debates in 10 different Utah counties. But Becky Edwards hasn't confirmed whether she will.

Program to trap, kill nuisance deer in Elk Ridge set to begin despite some pushback

08/01/2023 10:03am
The city of Elk Ridge has plans to euthanize some of the deer that roam its streets. But not everyone likes the idea.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

08/01/2023 10:00am - SPONSORED
Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

US opens safety probe into complaints from Tesla drivers that they can lose steering control

08/01/2023 9:39am
U.S. auto safety regulators have opened another investigation into safety problems with Tesla vehicles.

Cam Rising opens Utes camp as a limited participant. Will he be ready for Florida?

08/01/2023 9:18am
The sixth-year senior is rehabbing from a torn ACL suffered Jan. 2 at the Rose Bowl

RIP Overstock.com: Retailer rejuvenates as Bed, Bath & Beyond

08/01/2023 8:46am
Utah-based Overstock.com turned yet another page on Tuesday as it rebranded under the freshly acquired Bed, Bath & Beyond moniker.

US job openings fall to more than 2-year low in June

08/01/2023 8:24am
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than two years in June but remained at levels consistent with tight labor market conditions despite hefty interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve to dampen demand.

300 goats to be placed throughout California community to help prevent wildfires

08/01/2023 8:22am
A herd of unlikely heroes will be helping Glendale clear the dried up hillsides this summer.

Final touches being made on plan to make over 125-year-old Salt Lake park

08/01/2023 8:02am
One of Salt Lake City's oldest parks is about to get a major makeover.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: Finding the best deals on school supplies

08/01/2023 7:38am
Your back-to-school dollars can go a lot farther depending on where you shop. KSL's Matt Gephardt shops the same list at five stores to compare prices and see how inflation will impact your wallet this year.

New Mexico judge denies motion to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed

08/01/2023 7:18am
A motion to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter case against armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed over the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the "Rust" movie set was denied by a New Mexico judge on Tuesday.

Deputies save dog after drift boat flips in Idaho

08/01/2023 6:51am
Authorities saved a dog's life after it got caught between a cement wall and an overturned boat.

Community rallies around couple dedicated to serving children with special needs

08/01/2023 6:20am
Stephen and Stefani Ellison dedicated their lives to serving others. Now they're on the receiving end after a series of events left them unable to do many things that once defined them.