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Utah business owner faces life-threatening health struggles; needs community help

08/31/2023 10:28pm
Cecilia "CC" Armenta, the owner of Salt Lake vegan restaurant "Yumz," is facing a battle against fibromyalgia. With changes in insurance benefits, she may have to close the doors of her restaurant permanently to pay for treatment.

3 subs, 3 goals: No. 7 BYU women's soccer earns historic 3-1 win over No. 1 UCLA

08/31/2023 10:07pm
Ellie Walbruch, Rachel McCarthy and Erin Bailey helped BYU women's soccer hand No. 1 UCLA its first loss of the season 3-1 in the Cougars' first-ever victory over a top-ranked opponent Thursday night.

Top US Senate Republican McConnell OK to continue duties, Congress' doctor says

08/31/2023 9:44pm
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been medically cleared to continue with his schedule, the attending physician to Congress said on Thursday, one day after the 81-year-old froze up at an event in his home state of Kentucky.

Students across Salt Lake Valley honor Corner Canyon student who died

08/31/2023 9:29pm
Students around the Salt Lake Valley are coming together to mourn a Corner Canyon High School lacrosse player who died from brain cancer.

Backup QB Bryson Barnes leads No. 14 Utah to 24-11 season-opening win over Florida

08/31/2023 9:16pm
Bryson Barnes heard the critics, and silenced the doubters Thursday night.

'Breathtaking views': New trail opens at regional park in Herriman

08/31/2023 9:01pm
Salt Lake officials and partners opened Butterfield Trail Regional Park in Herriman, providing more than 13 miles of multi-use trail within the Southwest Canyon Trails Network.

President Nelson donates 30 years of medical journals, operation reports to University of Utah

08/31/2023 8:34pm
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 35 volumes of medical journals and research to the University of Utah School of Medicine on Wednesday.

Natural disasters nationwide keep members of Utah Task Force One busy this summer

08/31/2023 8:05pm
Members of Utah Task Force One have been busy this summer helping with natural disasters from Hawaii to Florida.

Labor Day weekend gas prices are near all-time highs

08/31/2023 7:34pm
Drivers hitting the roads this Labor Day weekend will be greeted by historically high gas prices for this time of the year.

Gov. Cox declares September as American Founders and Constitution Month in Utah

08/31/2023 7:06pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and former Gov. Gary Herbert spoke at the Capitol on Thursday to kick off Utah's first American Founders and Constitution Month.

Ember co-ownership vs. traditional timeshares: a modern approach to luxury vacation homes

08/31/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
In the world of luxury vacation homes, the traditional timeshare model is facing competition from a new and innovative concept: co-ownership.

Police searching for Clearfield woman missing since Aug. 16

08/31/2023 6:40pm
Clearfield police are asking the public for help in finding a missing woman who is considered at risk.

Utah officials respond to Ute lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in trust land auction

08/31/2023 6:23pm
Utah officials are pushing to dismiss a lawsuit from the the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation against a number of state officials, including Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Music permeates Capitol for Utah's first statewide mariachi competition

08/31/2023 5:43pm
The capitol was filled with the sounds of Mexican classics like "Cielito Lindo" and "El Rey" Wednesday night as groups from across the Wasatch Front participated in Utah's first statewide mariachi competition.

Salt Lake City School District, UTA expand partnership to provide more access to public transit

08/31/2023 5:05pm
The Utah Transit Authority and the Salt Lake City School District have expanded their partnership to give even more people access to public transportation.

US mortgage rates drop after five weeks of climbing, but stay over 7%

08/31/2023 4:32pm
U.S. mortgage rates ticked down this week, ending a five-week stretch of increases, but remained above 7% amid lingering inflation.

Police stop Nebraska man for bucking the law with a bull riding shotgun in his car

08/31/2023 4:07pm
A 911 call about a car driving with a cow inside it in northeast Nebraska was no bull. Norfolk Police Capt. Chad Reiman says it didn't take long for officers to track down the modified Ford Crown Victoria sedan with a bull riding shotgun Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Nebraska volleyball breaks women's sports attendance record

08/31/2023 3:29pm
Husker fans have witnessed five national championships in the history of its women's volleyball program, but the game on Wednesday against Omaha was unlike any before it.

5 unreal ski trails to add to your bucket list this winter

08/31/2023 3:06pm - SPONSORED
With more than 3,000 skiable acres of powder and 3,000 vertical feet of shredding possibilities, Snowbasin is chock-full of all-time great runs.

Utah Tax Commission requests funds to improve privacy, customer service for taxpayers

08/31/2023 3:02pm
The Utah State Tax Commission approved a budget request asking for money to improve online privacy for taxpayers and measure customer satisfaction.

The Golden Bachelor's red flag

08/31/2023 3:01pm - PARTNER
Gerry Turner wants a 'high-energy' partner, which is really unfair to those of us who are half his age and pretty tired.

Mighty Mai Mai: Grad transfer libero powers No. 9 BYU women's volleyball to 4-0 start

08/31/2023 2:32pm
Kamaile Hiapo totaled nine digs and seven assists to help the No. 9-ranked Cougars to a three-set win in front of an announced crowd of 3,304 fans in the Smith Fieldhouse.

Idaho father, daughter 'loving with everything' years after crash killed her mom and others

08/31/2023 1:54pm
It's been nearly two and a half years since Emerson Myers walked away from a rollover crash on a Nevada highway that took her mom's life.

Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, will have voice and video calls, updates privacy policy

08/31/2023 1:19pm
Elon Musk says his social network X, formerly known as Twitter, will give users the ability to make voice and video calls on the platform.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to get revenge over Florida in season opener

08/31/2023 12:56pm
The best time of the year is upon us, and Utah has the honor of officially kicking off the 2023 college football season in primetime Thursday night.

7 more face charges in Weber County Jail drug distribution operation

08/31/2023 12:46pm
Seven more people have been charged, and at least four more are under investigation, in a gang-related narcotics distribution operation at the Weber County Jail.

Kearns library opens room designed for telehealth use

08/31/2023 12:10pm
A room for patrons to access telehealth appointments is available at Salt Lake County Library System's Kearns library beginning Wednesday.

YouTuber vlogger and counselor in Utah each charged with 6 counts of child abuse

08/31/2023 11:39am
A popular YouTube vlogger and a mental health counselor were charged Friday with six counts of aggravated child abuse after a boy climbed out a window seeking help from a neighbor, police say.

When is the best time to plant new landscape plants?

08/31/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
While it is true that in Utah's climate you can plant anytime the ground is not frozen, there are specific times that work best.

Bingham High seniors launch petition due to school parking shortage

08/31/2023 11:24am
Some Bingham High School seniors say a new parking policy for students is now preventing them from finding open stalls.

Weber High principal on leave amid football recruiting investigation, district says

08/31/2023 11:05am
Complaints that led to Weber High's principal being placed on administrative leave are related to how she investigated allegations of inappropriate football recruiting.

Trump pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion charges

08/31/2023 10:39am
Former U.S. President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a wide-ranging Georgia criminal indictment related to his attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 1 of college football

08/31/2023 10:26am
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Family posts warning sign after dog dies from exposure to Utah Lake toxins

08/31/2023 10:05am
A devastated family is grieving the loss of their dog they took to Utah Lake. They are angry that there were no warning signs at the access point where they entered the beach.

Oregon man charged for allegedly shooting at Lehi driver

08/31/2023 9:29am
An Oregon man accused of firing a shot at another driver while pulling out of a restaurant parking lot in Lehi was arrested Wednesday.

Rising above injury: The journey that's shaped Cam Rising's push to get back on the field

08/31/2023 8:57am
Eight months ago, Cam Rising tore his left ACL. He will begin this season unavailable to play, but Utah's success this fall depends on his availability.

How the S in HTTPS protects you online

08/31/2023 8:51am
What makes you feel secure — a locked front door? An armed home alarm system? An attack cat? How about the letter S?

Apple expected to unveil new iPhone at 'Wonderlust' special event

08/31/2023 8:18am
The next iPhone could be just weeks away.

'Exceptionally high' support in Utah for spending tax dollars on Olympic facilities

08/31/2023 8:06am
A sizable majority of Utahns support spending tax dollars to maintain and improve the state's Olympic facilities, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Was your criminal record cleared under Utah's new law? Find out in 3 minutes with this online tool

08/31/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Rasa Legal is on a mission to help clear as many eligible records as possible by removing the complicated and costly barriers that often get in the way of that process.

Wasp infestation shuts down part of Utah County park

08/31/2023 7:40am
A popular Cedar Hills park is infested with an unwanted guest — wasps.

Bella Vista Elementary starts school year without air conditioning

08/31/2023 7:22am
Another Utah school is starting its school year without any air conditioning.

Building fire in Johannesburg leaves at least 73 dead, many of them homeless

08/31/2023 7:01am
Authorities say at least 73 people have died in Johannesburg when a nighttime fire ripped through a multi-story building that had been used by homeless people.

Utah forecast to have a soggy Labor Day weekend, which may include mountain snow

08/31/2023 6:16am
Utah's Labor Day weekend may get quite soggy, as monsoonal moisture returns to the Beehive State ahead of the holiday.