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'For motion picture use only': Layton man scammed with fake money urges sellers to be cautious

08/14/2023 10:26pm
A Layton man selling a generator was given fake bills used only for film as payment. The counterfeit bills are being investigated to find the alleged scammers.

Alaska man accused of killing wife from Utah, hiding body in storm drain

08/14/2023 10:08pm
An Alaskan man was arrested Friday for investigation of murdering his wife and hiding her body in a storm drain. The wife, Saria Hildabrand, 21, was from Utah.

Mars is rotating more quickly, NASA mission finds

08/14/2023 9:22pm
Mars is rotating more quickly than it used to, according to data that NASA's InSight lander collected on the red planet.

Following record snowpack, here's how full Utah's reservoirs are through mid-August

08/14/2023 8:49pm
Utah's reservoirs remain well above normal levels with about two months left in the typical irrigation season, state water managers say.

Texas woman who helped hide US soldier's body sentenced to 30 years in prison

08/14/2023 8:32pm
A federal judge has sentenced a Texas woman to 30 years in prison for helping to dispose of the body of a U.S. soldier. The 2020 killing led to changes in how women in the military can report sexual abuse.

Mediation scheduled with Idaho funeral home owner in mishandled corpses case

08/14/2023 8:02pm
The director of the now-closed Idaho funeral home will enter mediation with the county prosecutor's office.

Arizona man arrested after teen girl found in Park City condo he was renting

08/14/2023 7:32pm
An Arizona man was charged with kidnapping on Monday after a 14-year-old girl was found in the closet of a Park City condo he was renting, according to police.

Sign of the Apocalypse: The disappearing sports page

08/14/2023 7:04pm
A few years ago — OK, quite a few years ago — back when professional sports teams flew commercial, I was getting off an airplane behind Utah Jazz players.

Why BYU keeper's transfer was about more than soccer for 13th-ranked Cougars

08/14/2023 6:34pm
Rated one of the top youth goalkeepers in the country, Lynette Hernaez had her future set with a commitment to Washington State. And then everything changed when she met missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Michael Oher, former NFL tackle known for 'The Blind Side,' sues to end Tuohys' conservatorship

08/14/2023 5:48pm
Former NFL tackle Michael Oher has filed a petition in a Tennessee probate court saying the couple he thought adopted him actually remain his conservators. Oher accuses Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy of lying to him nearly two decades ago.

Utah man accused of selling silver as COVID-19 cure arrested after 3 years on the run

08/14/2023 5:03pm
A Cedar Hills man federally indicted in 2020 for allegedly claiming his silver products would cure and prevent COVID-19 has now been taken into custody.

Provo man pointed gun at agents before he was shot and killed, FBI says

08/14/2023 4:17pm
The FBI on Monday said an elderly Provo man who made threats against the president was armed and pointed a gun at agents before they shot and killed him at his home last week.

Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers

08/14/2023 4:03pm
President Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workers' union to reach an agreement that takes "every possible step to avoid painful plant closings" as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.

Have you seen this? Bear makes itself comfortable on backyard swings

08/14/2023 3:30pm
Have you ever seen a bear so excited for anything as this bear is for a swing set?

RSL's Pablo Ruiz undergoes meniscus surgery; 4-6 months expected recovery

08/14/2023 3:00pm
Real Salt Lake's upward trajectory this season took a major hit Monday, as the team announced midfielder Pablo Ruiz underwent meniscus surgery that typically requires a four to six-month recovery, effectively ruling him out for the rest of 2023.

Utah clinic's unique treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

08/14/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Suspected drug overdose death leads to weapons, drug bust in St. George

08/14/2023 2:47pm
Two St. George brothers are facing multiple drugs and weapons charges after their roommate was found dead of a suspected drug overdose, leading to a search of their residence.

US special counsels work with independence and a spotlight

08/14/2023 2:22pm
The appointment of an outside prosecutor to investigate President Joe Biden's son Hunter means there are now three special counsel inquiries that could figure prominently in next year's election.

Utah woman gives birth, disappears for 7 hours to do drugs, charges say

08/14/2023 1:32pm
A woman was arrested over the weekend after police say she left Mountain West Medical Center in Tooele shortly after giving birth so she could do drugs.

'This is a big deal': UDOT begins new lane striping strategy after years of complaints

08/14/2023 1:27pm
Utah transportation officials believe they have finally found a solution to one of the biggest headaches motorists complain about — lane striping.

KSL.com Top 20+1: Corner Canyon, Skyridge remain teams to beat after Week 1 action

08/14/2023 12:57pm
It may be a new high school football season, but the top teams in the state look familiar for another year.

Thinking of buying a new pair of jeans? Breaking down the cost over time might help you decide

08/14/2023 12:34pm
Shoppers are looking beyond just the price tag of a skirt or a pair of pants in the wake of still stubbornly high inflation. Some are adopting a new calculation: How many times will they wear a piece of clothing to be able to justify the cost?

Georgia charges Trump, 18 others with illegally trying to overturn 2020 loss

08/14/2023 12:06pm
Former President Donald Trump was hit with a fourth set of criminal charges when a Georgia grand jury issued an indictment over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

This presidential hopeful rejects Mitt Romney's call for 1 Trump opponent

08/14/2023 11:59am - PARTNER
At the Iowa State Fair, this political newcomer lays out his own plan to beat Trump.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

08/14/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

West Valley man ran red light, killing teen and injuring 3 others in DUI crash, police say

08/14/2023 11:27am
A West Valley man was charged Monday with running a red light and hitting a vehicle, killing a teen girl and injuring three others, while speeding with drugs in his system.

2 Nigerian men accused of global 'sextortion' ring linked to teen's suicide arrive in US

08/14/2023 11:00am
Alleged members of a global sextortion operation that targeted more than 100 victims and led to the death of a 17-year-old boy have been extradited to the United States to face federal criminal charges, authorities said.

Utah filmmaker highlights actors with autism, other neurodivergence

08/14/2023 10:17am
A Utah filmmaker is trying to create opportunities for people who are neurodivergent, in the movies.

Utes open up season ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

08/14/2023 10:14am
The game will come soon enough, but now the Utes have an official preseason ranking next to its name as the Gators travel west in the first-ever matchup against an SEC opponent at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Magna man charged with hitting, killing bicyclist on dark road and driving off

08/14/2023 9:25am
A Magna man who allegedly said he was scared when he hit and killed a bicyclist on Redwood Road is now facing charges of driving off after the crash.

3 ways COVID changed the restaurant industry

08/14/2023 9:08am
In March 2020, many restaurants in the United States had to shut their doors during the early days of the COVID pandemic. Now, over three years later, the restaurant industry is back. But the pandemic ushered in some changes that are here to stay.

'I lost my grip': North Dakota teen survives nearly 100-foot fall at North Rim of Grand Canyon

08/14/2023 8:32am
Authorities say 13-year-old North Dakota boy has survived a nearly 100-foot fall off a cliff at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon during a family trip.

Here's how Washington County plans to meet a growing demand for water

08/14/2023 8:11am
Washington County recently published a 20-year plan to guide the county to ensure it has the necessary water supply to meet the area's growing demands.

The high cost of living a long life

08/14/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
It's becoming more and more common to know someone who's thriving in their 80s or 90s or who has celebrated their 100th birthday.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: It's Georgia's to lose ... again

08/14/2023 7:58am
There's no reason to believe the Bulldogs will give up their throne anytime soon.

Police tell drivers to pay attention 'to where the kids are' as Washington County school year starts

08/14/2023 7:19am
Next week marks a return to school for thousands of students across Washington County, and with them, the need for pedestrians and motorists to pay attention to who is on the road.

Scores more people could be found dead following wildfires on Maui, governor warns

08/14/2023 6:50am
The death toll from the Maui wildfires reached 96 on Sunday as relatives of the missing frantically searched for signs their loved ones may still be alive, while survivors grappled with the scale of the disaster and sought solace at church services.

Utahn claims rights to Latvian castle, reconnects with family history and noble bloodline

08/14/2023 6:18am
A Utah man claims he and his family are the rightful owners of a castle in Latvia — and he says he has hundreds of years of family records to prove it.