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Ex-wife of former Utah tech executive charged in his 2022 murder

08/17/2023 10:34pm
The ex-wife of Jared Bridegan, a former Utah tech executive who was shot and killed in Florida in 2022, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death.

No. 13 BYU women's soccer holds off No. 21 Saint Louis 3-2 to open season

08/17/2023 10:31pm
Bella Folino, Olivia Wade Katoa and Erin Bailey all scored in the first half to help No. 13 BYU women's soccer hold off 21st-ranked Saint Louis, 3-2 Thursday night to win its sixth-straight season opener.

1 dead in wrong-way crash in San Juan County

08/17/2023 10:19pm
One person died Thursday afternoon in a wrong-way crash near Needles Overlook south of Moab.

Maui's emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

08/17/2023 10:15pm
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency has resigned after facing criticism for not activating disaster sirens during last week's deadly wildfires that killed at least 111 people.

Salt Lake City's Japanese Church of Christ to share culture through Natsu Matsuri festival

08/17/2023 10:03pm
Attendees at the church's Natsu Matsuri festival can learn how to make onigiri (Japanese rice balls); observe origami, bonsai or ikebana exhibits; or taste a variety of Japanese cuisine ranging from teriyaki chicken and ribeye bento boxes to sushi and vegetable curry.

'A terrible idea': Groups worry new inland port will harm Great Salt Lake refuge

08/17/2023 9:01pm
Environmental activists delivered a petition with about 1,200 signatures opposing the Utah Inland Port Authority's proposal to approve the Golden Spike Inland Port Project Area.

Roy man pleads guilty to manslaughter, robbery in 2022 WinCo parking lot death

08/17/2023 8:31pm
One of four people charged in a South Salt Lake grocery store shooting pleaded guilty on July 28 to manslaughter and aggravated robbery. The other three individuals still face a murder charge.

Utah Attorney General urges Congress to protect veteran benefits

08/17/2023 8:04pm
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and 43 other attorneys general signed a letter urging U.S. Congressional leaders to support benefits that would protect veterans from financial exploitation.

Locals get help directly to Maui by creating donation list

08/17/2023 7:34pm
Bailey Honda says his family lost their home in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Utah GOP will hold caucus votes in place of next year's presidential primary

08/17/2023 7:05pm
The Utah Republican Party will forgo a presidential primary in 2024, instead opting for a vote during caucus meetings on Super Tuesday.

'Elevating' excellence: Red Rocks take next step with upgraded gymnastics facility

08/17/2023 6:48pm
On Thursday, Red Rocks head coach Tom Farden saw an eight-year project finally come to fruition as the upgrade to the Dumke Gymnastics Center was completed.

Utah's flash flood risk remains 'elevated' after flooding Thursday

08/17/2023 6:31pm
A flood watch remains in effect throughout most of southern and central Utah Friday, a day after major rainstorms caused flash flooding in several spots across the region.

School bus driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash of Jordan High student

08/17/2023 6:16pm
A school bus driver who hit and killed a Jordan High School student earlier this year has been criminally charged. Police say the fatal accident was one of six accidents he had been involved in since 2018.

Killin' cousins: 'Murder hornet' kin found in US for first time

08/17/2023 5:32pm
Georgia agricultural officials report a close cousin of the notorious Asian "murder hornet" has been found in the U.S. for the first time and the newly discovered yellow-leg hornet, while much smaller than its well-known relative, poses an equally serious threat to honey bee populations and the crops that rely on bees for pollination.

Private funds should help pay for Little Cottonwood gondola, Utah governor says

08/17/2023 5:02pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says the state shouldn't be the only one paying for a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon, which some estimates suggest could cost over $1 billion.

Family fun for a good cause: Cars 4 Kids car show

08/17/2023 4:54pm - PARTNER
While you're searching for something to do with the family this weekend, be sure to add the 11th Annual Cars 4 Kids Driving Event and Car Show on Sunday to your calendar. It's fun, it's free and it's philanthropic.

Average mortgage rate climbs to 7.09%, highest level in 20 years

08/17/2023 4:31pm
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years. That's grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused by a lack of supply.

Who has benefited most from a long-running research pact between China and the US?

08/17/2023 4:06pm
Theft of U.S. intellectual property by China-backed state actors is a political and economic strategy that's been in play for years. It's a strategy Chinese government leaders have as much as admitted.

Utah National Guard commander under investigation for misconduct

08/17/2023 3:45pm
A Utah National Guard leader is on paid administrative leave while under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate soldier, according to a report from USA Today.

Have You Seen This? Kids take on NBA In-Season Tournament schedule announcement

08/17/2023 3:27pm
With the first day of school arriving for most kids, the San Antonio Spurs decided to give the kids a crack at announcing the matchups for the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament.

New online system 'huge win' for Utah businesses managing alcohol licensing

08/17/2023 3:02pm
The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services announced a new online compliance system that will impact records, payments and alcohol licensing for businesses.

Come watch an LPGA qualifying tournament just an hour's drive away from SLC

08/17/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
The Black Desert Resort Championship Sept. 7-9 at Soldier Hollow Golf Course in Midway offers a chance for Utahns to see the best up-and-coming professional female golfers in the world.

Jazz schedule release: Sunday home games and Quin Snyder's return

08/17/2023 2:29pm
Coming soon to the Delta Center: Sunday Jazz games.

Jewish families fight California ban on special education funds for religious schools

08/17/2023 2:08pm
Three orthodox Jewish families and two orthodox Jewish schools in California who sued the state over a law they say discriminates against children with disabilities have appealed a federal judge's dismissal of their lawsuit.

Trio arrested in odometer fraud investigation faces federal charges

08/17/2023 1:31pm
A federal grand jury has indicted three men recently arrested as part of an odometer fraud investigation that may have impacted hundreds of buyers.

Midvale man faces 18 charges in Davis County burglaries

08/17/2023 1:01pm
A Midvale man has been charged with 18 counts related to a string of burglaries in Layton, Kaysville and Davis County on Feb. 12-13.

The Golden Girls approach: Buying homes together amid high prices

08/17/2023 12:35pm
Maybe Dorothy, Blanche, Rose and Sophia had it right all along.

Okay boomer! Enjoy a weekend of classic rock at Utah's Boomerfest

08/17/2023 11:36am - SPONSORED
This year's show features both new and returning artists who perform family-friendly entertainment.

Why a New York Times columnist quoted Elder David A. Bednar

08/17/2023 11:23am - PARTNER
America desperately needs a renewed culture of moral and spiritual maturity.

Lee condemns Trump indictments, but once questioned 2020 election strategies

08/17/2023 11:19am
Utah Sen. Mike Lee condemns Donald Trump's latest indictment, calling it "political weaponization of criminal law." But he once questioned some of Trump's allies' 2020 election strategies.

How to help kids cope with anxiety as school starts

08/17/2023 11:02am
The start of a school year can be an exciting time for kids, but some may feel a little anxious about it. Here's how to help.

Cox stresses migrant workers deserve dignity amid investigation into farmer for human trafficking

08/17/2023 10:42am
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's comments come after former Utah Farm Bureau President Ron Gibson was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Hispanic worker who confronted Gibson.

Man charged in connection with Salt Lake City stabbing

08/17/2023 10:37am
A 19-year-old man is accused of stabbing an 18-year-old man at a Salt Lake City apartment complex in May.

Classic car or clunker? Owner says state crackdown costing him thousands

08/17/2023 10:05am
Owning a vintage vehicle comes with perks, like avoiding emissions. The call came to Get Gephardt when one classic car owner said those perks were taken away.

Trump 2024? Cox says he wants a Republican presidential candidate who can win

08/17/2023 9:58am
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the recent charges against former President Donald Trump "deeply concerning," and said he would like to see a governor win the Oval Office in 2024.

Extreme heat may mean you should use a different sunscreen

08/17/2023 9:33am
With world temperatures reaching record highs this summer, you may want to reconsider which sunscreen you are using, experts say.

Runnin' Utes coach Craig Smith weighs in on Big 12 move; will PG transfer get a waiver?

08/17/2023 8:57am
Utah football may be the focus of the school's move to the Big 12, but the men's basketball team is headed to one of the nation's top conferences.

Driver arrested after hitting officer while going the wrong way

08/17/2023 8:49am
A man was arrested early Thursday after police say he was traveling the wrong way on state Route 201 and hit a law enforcement vehicle.

Teen arrested in connection with fatal stabbing in West Valley

08/17/2023 8:24am
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of a 24-year-old man at a West Valley park Thursday morning.

'I was just there to do a job': Ex-utility worker recalls confrontation with Utahn later shot by FBI

08/17/2023 8:08am
A former utility worker told KSL Investigators the Utah man accused of threatening to kill President Joe Biden had previously waved and pointed a gun at him.

Popular 2024 Volkswagen models sport significant upgrades

08/17/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
VW's 2024 models are receiving significant improvements to their styling, powertrains, interiors and more.

New elementary in Eagle Mountain built just in time for school year

08/17/2023 7:48am
It was a race to the finish line to complete a new elementary school in the Eagle Mountain in time for the first day of class.

Hawaii vows to protect landowners on Maui from pressure to sell after wildfires

08/17/2023 7:31am
Hawaii's governor has vowed to protect local landowners from being "victimized" by opportunistic buyers when Maui rebuilds from deadly wildfires that incinerated a historic island community and killed at least 110 people.

A mystery with teeth: How a shark ended up by the Salmon River

08/17/2023 7:16am
Jagged teeth, a sharp fin and gills. An alarming creature was found on the banks of the Salmon River this week: a shark. Yes, you read that right.

'We get a lot of trash': Visitors to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest leaving a mess behind

08/17/2023 6:22am
Some Utahns say the amount of litter left in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has become a problem.