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What is life like for Lori Vallow Daybell in the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center?

08/02/2023 10:43pm
Lori Vallow Daybell spent her first night in a cell at the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center on Tuesday, but she could be moved to another part of the prison in the coming weeks.

Taylor Swift gives 'life-changing' $100K bonuses to Eras Tour truck drivers

08/02/2023 9:33pm
On the eve of wrapping up the U.S. leg of her wildly successful Eras Tour, Taylor Swift stunned the tour's trucking staff by giving each trucker a check in the amount of $100,000.

Utah to receive $599K to protect children from lead in drinking water

08/02/2023 9:05pm
The White House announced nearly $600,000 in grants for Utah to reduce lead contamination in drinking water at schools at child care facilities.

Getting kids on a good sleep routine before school starts again

08/02/2023 8:26pm
As you're getting ready to send your kids back to school, there's a lot to prepare for and one social worker hopes you won't forget one of the most important things: your kid's sleep routine. 

FBI looks for more victims in Utah, other states after woman escapes Oregon cinder block cell

08/02/2023 7:56pm
Authorities say a man who posed as an undercover police officer kidnapped a woman in Seattle, drove her hundreds of miles to his home in Oregon and locked her in a cinder block cell until she bloodied her hands breaking the door to escape. The man has been known to frequent Utah.

Driver to be charged with negligence in crash that killed actor Treat Williams

08/02/2023 7:38pm
Officials say a Vermont driver will be charged with gross negligence in the crash that killed actor Treat Williams. Vermont State Police said Tuesday that an investigation of the June 12 crash in Dorset concluded the vehicle pulled in front of Williams.

Pope Francis blasts 'scandal' of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivors

08/02/2023 7:02pm
Pope Francis has met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal, and the Vatican says he listened intently to them. After arriving in Lisbon for the Catholic Church's World Youth Day festival, Francis also blasted members of Portugal's Catholic hierarchy for their response to the country's sex abuse scandal.

See how much has changed at Mountain View Village since its opening last year

08/02/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Since July marked Mountain View Village's one-year celebration of phase two, here's a look back on everything that's happened since the doors opened.

IRS aims to go paperless by 2025 as part of its campaign to conquer mountains of paperwork

08/02/2023 6:22pm
Most taxpayers will be able to digitally submit a slew of tax documents and other communications to the IRS next filing season as the agency aims to go completely paperless by 2025.

Clearfield man charged with unlawful sex with minor arrested again in online sting

08/02/2023 5:47pm
A Clearfield man already charged with engaging in sexual conduct with a teen girl is now facing an additional charge after being arrested during an online sting operation.

Willy the Texas rodeo goat, on the lam for weeks, has been found safe

08/02/2023 5:19pm
Willy the rodeo goat has lassoed the hearts of residents in a rural south Texas county ever since she escaped from an animal enclosure July 15. She was finally found Monday.

Iconic Joshua trees burned by massive wildfire spreading across Mojave Desert

08/02/2023 5:16pm
A massive fire burning through the desert in California and southern Nevada has scorched tens of thousands of acres in a biodiverse national preserve and torched its iconic Joshua trees.

Hurricane man experiences a massive stroke after helping stroke victims for 30 years

08/02/2023 4:46pm
An occupational therapist who worked with stroke victims for over 30 years never thought he'd experience a massive stroke himself. It all happened a little over a month ago, and he's ready to speak out.

After 2 decades of planning, Ogden's 'game-changer' transit project is ready to roll

08/02/2023 4:12pm
Ogden leaders believe the new Ogden Express, which formally launches later this month, will make a lasting impact on city transportation.

Hackers take over Utah man's Facebook, scam buyers into fake Taylor Swift tickets

08/02/2023 3:02pm
Scammers are taking advantage of the Taylor Swift frenzy, hacking Facebook accounts and attempting to sell fake concert tickets.

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

08/02/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Whether or not a recession is imminent, taking steps to safeguard your business is a wise move either way.

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

08/02/2023 2:34pm
Thomas Edison's pioneering incandescent light bulb, which cast illumination by heating a filament until it glowed, is fading into history. New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday.

Lunchables is heading to the produce aisle with a fresh fruit snack tray

08/02/2023 2:21pm
Lunchables, which is making its way into school lunchrooms this fall, is testing out yet another destination for parents to find its grab-and-go snack trays for kids: the produce aisle.

Gov. Cox to speak about political division at Atlantic Festival in Washington next month

08/02/2023 2:04pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is a featured speaker at the Atlantic Festival next month, where he will be interviewed about "bridging political divides."

94-year-old sets new air chair record at Pineview Reservoir

08/02/2023 1:42pm
A 94-year-old man set a new world record at Pineview Reservoir. Once it's all made official, he'll hold the title of the oldest air-chair rider.

Tired after eating? Here's why and how to fix it

08/02/2023 1:06pm
After a busy morning, lunch can feel like just the pick-me-up you need — but sometimes, the meal you thought would energize you is the very thing that makes you want to nap at your desk.

The Pittsburgh synagogue gunman will be sentenced to death for the nation's worst antisemitic attack

08/02/2023 12:29pm
The gunman who stormed a synagogue in the heart of Pittsburgh's Jewish community and killed 11 worshippers will be sentenced to death.

American fugitive who faked death can be extradited to Utah to face rape charge, UK judge says

08/02/2023 12:00pm
A judge in Scotland said an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge can be extradited to Utah to face rape charges.

Why are gas prices rising? Experts point to extreme heat and oil production cuts

08/02/2023 11:31am
Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise.

Artist Lennart Anderson's work is featured in Cedar City's museum of art for a limited time

08/02/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
The New York Times described him as one of the "most prominent and admired painters to translate figurative art into a modern idiom."

Big 12-ready? BYU's time-tested voices of reason look back — and ahead

08/02/2023 11:19am - PARTNER
As the Cougars brace for their first season in a Power Five league, a few longtime fans weigh in on the future.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Utah's new age-verification porn law

08/02/2023 10:54am
A lawsuit filed by a California-based trade group representing adult entertainment companies claiming Utah's age-verification law is unconstitutional was dismissed Tuesday by a federal judge.

Environmentalists sue to stop Utah potash mine that produces sought-after crop fertilizer

08/02/2023 10:31am
Environmentalists have filed a lawsuit to prevent the construction of a new potash mine they say would devastate a lake ecosystem in the drought-stricken western Utah desert.

Monsoons produce 'entire summer's rain in a single day' in Utah; more to come

08/02/2023 10:05am
Wednesday's rainfall totals in Utah were good enough to make up for a summer that has been, to this point, extremely dry.

Roosevelt woman charged with sexually abusing 2 young boys

08/02/2023 9:42am
A Roosevelt woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of sexually abusing two young boys.

Elk Ridge officials address new lethal deer mitigation program

08/02/2023 9:00am
Elk Ridge residents gathered at Shuler Park Tuesday afternoon to voice their concerns over the new deer mitigation program that went into effect Tuesday.

Introducing the KSL.com BOLD prep football player of the week series

08/02/2023 8:59am
High school football returns next week, and we're looking for the best players on and off the field.

Lori Vallow Daybell now in custody at the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center

08/02/2023 8:39am
Lori Vallow Daybell is now in custody at the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center, where she will begin serving multiple life sentences.

'Accountability for everything': How Quinton Ganther is transforming Utah's running backs

08/02/2023 8:25am
The on-field product was effective and mostly delivered every Saturday, but behind the scenes there was chaos.

Where Utah's housing prices stand amid market correction

08/02/2023 8:01am
Utah's housing prices are still down compared to last year, but they're tracking upward from winter when they appeared to hit bottom.

Archer, musician and snowboarders find educational flexibility and success at Utah Online School: Enroll now

08/02/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Whether your child wants to attend a traditional school part-time or to take all their classes online, Utah Online School has a solution that will work.

Utah mom of baby abused to death faces charge accusing her of remaining silent

08/02/2023 7:27am
A Vineyard mother of a 4-month-old girl who died allegedly from being abused by her father now faces a criminal charge accusing her of remaining silent.

Musk's X sues nonprofit that fights hate speech

08/02/2023 6:48am
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday sued a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation, accusing it of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform.

Mayors submit winter overflow plan for homeless, but reveal few details

08/02/2023 6:30am
Salt Lake County mayors submitted a plan for winter overflow shelter plans for unsheltered individuals to the Utah Office of Homeless Services as required by state law on Tuesday but revealed little details of the plan.