Powerful Morocco quake kills more than 2,000 people, damages historic buildings in Marrakech

A rare, powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings from villages in the Atlas Mountains to the historic city of Marrakech

Kroger, Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of 2 largest US grocers

Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.

Utah consumer sentiment sees first significant decline since February

For the first time since February, Utah's consumer sentiment fell significantly in August.

Utah State Fair: Butter airplane sculpture, arts, farm animals and 'deep-fried anything'

The Utah State Fair is in full swing again, filled with the smell of fried foods and barnyard animals. The theme of the fair this year is "Dream Makers: Where Dreams Come Alive."

Annual LoToJa Classic will bike through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming this weekend

Over 1,500 cyclists will pedal their way in a 203 mile race spanning three states, including Utah, this weekend.

Logan man charged with enticing minors in police sting

A Logan man faces six felony charges of enticing a minor after police detectives say he messaged them while they were posing as 13-year-old girls.

Fiestas, food, dance and more: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Utah

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, but Utah festivities will kick off Saturday and extend through October.

Heart of Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood could face even more changes

Salt Lake City is looking to rezone a central part of the Ballpark neighborhood to increase density in the neighborhood, located south of downtown.

Cougars got standout defensive effort in Week 1, hope not to rely on only that vs. SUU

BYU's defense and special teams broke led to a 14-0 win over Sam Houston in the season opener, and the Cougars hope the offense comes along in Week 2 against FCS foe Southern Utah.

Human skull found in Goodwill donation box in Arizona; police say no apparent link to any crime

It's probably not the strangest item ever donated to a Goodwill store. But employees of the thrift store in the Phoenix suburb of Goodyear knew exactly what to do when they saw a human skull in one of their donation boxes: Call police.

Sex offender sent back to prison in sexual battery case involving roommate

A registered sex offender arrested three weeks after being released from a Utah halfway house has been sent back to prison after pleading guilty to forcible sodomy.

Winterize your boat this fall to keep it afloat next summer

Utah may be one of the driest states in the nation, but with scorching summer temps and upward of 75 boatable bodies of water, it is nautical by nature until the snow starts to fly. Block out a few hours and use this guide to ensure your vessel stays waterworthy for many years to come.

Mike Lee backs military promotion roadblock over Pentagon's abortion policy

Utah Sen. Mike Lee says the Pentagon is using "bullying tactics" against a fellow senator who has held up hundreds of military promotions for months in opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.

5 hospitalized in Hurricane crash

A crash in Hurricane sent five people to the hospital Friday morning, with three in serious or critical condition.

Thousands try to watch influencer Ruby Franke court hearing in child abuse case

A Springville mom who had over 2 million YouTube followers on a family-based channel, Ruby Franke, and co-defendant Jodi Hildebrandt appeared before a St. George judge Friday.

Have You Seen This? Man attempts to cross Atlantic in 'human hamster wheel' — again

A man is facing federal charges after allegedly trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a human hamster wheel — for the fourth time.

State to ask family therapist convicted of sex crime to surrender license

Utah's Department of Professional Licensing says it will seek to have a family therapist surrender her license more than a year after charged with aggravated sexual abuse of a child.

Rescuers may soon try to remove a sick American researcher from 3,000 feet down in a Turkish cave

An American researcher who fell ill more than 3,000 feet below the entrance of a cave in Turkey has recovered sufficiently for rescue teams to start the process of moving him out, an operation that could last up to 10 days depending on his health condition.

America's driest, hottest national park is still closed – but not for the reason you might think

Death Valley is the driest national park in the United States, receiving an average of about 2.2 inches of rain a year. It's also regarded as the hottest place on Earth.

Will Trump have a Latter-day Saint voter problem yet again?

New polls show Trump struggling with Latter-day Saints, Utahns.

Pleasant Grove sex offender offered to help boy with bike, then abused him, charges say

A registered sex offender in Pleasant Grove was charged Friday with sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy after offering to help him fix a flat tire on his bicycle.

Pick Six Previews: Utah's defense to overpower Baylor for Week 2 win

Utah extended the nation's fourth-longest home win streak but now has to take a road trip to Waco, Texas.

'False sense of security': Lehi woman sentenced in $5M fraud scheme

A Lehi woman was sentenced in federal court this week to 18 months in prison and two years supervised release after prosecutors say she defrauded investors of $5 million.

Mexican soccer legends headed to Utah for historic Chivas vs. Club América match

The "Partido de Leyendas," or "Game of Legends," will feature players who took Mexican soccer rivals Chivas and Club América by storm in the 1980s, '90s and 2000.

Pelosi says she'll run for reelection in 2024 as Democrats try to win back House majority

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection to another term in Congress in 2024. This as Democrats work to win back the majority in the House. Pelosi made the announcement Friday.

Drugs, guns seized from Provo home across the street from elementary school

Police seized nine weapons, drugs and cash Thursday following the search of a Provo house across the street from an elementary school.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 2 of college football

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.

Police find 20 pounds of meth during search in Sandy

Approximately 20 pounds of meth was seized during the execution of a federal search warrant in Sandy on Thursday.

Georgia special grand jury recommended charging Lindsey Graham, other Trump allies

A Georgia grand jury recommended criminal charges against Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and other allies of Donald Trump as part of its investigation into efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 presidential defeat, according to a report released on Friday.

Pick Six Previews: BYU offense to take step forward against Southern Utah

It was BYU's defense that led the charge and completed the program's first shutout against an FBS opponent since 2012 (47-0 vs. Hawaii).

Salt Lake police arrest suspected gunman in downtown shooting death

A man accused of shooting and killing another man in a downtown Salt Lake parking lot on Sunday has been arrested for investigation of murder.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: What you need to know about car insurance for college students

Goodbye to sleeping in, summer tans and over-worn flip flops. Heading off to college means changes to routines and maybe car insurance.

Home prices still too high, but here are the top 5 most affordable ZIP codes near Salt Lake City

Housing prices in Utah are definitely not what they used to be — especially since they skyrocketed by almost 50% since 2020 — but some areas are more affordable than others.

Keep yourself and your kids busy during General Conference with these paint-by-number kits

LDS Paint by Numbers is a new activity you can do to keep entertained during Conference.

Jimmy Fallon apologized to staff over allegations of difficult work environment on 'Tonight Show'

Jimmy Fallon has apologized to his colleagues over allegations outlined in a Rolling Stone story published Thursday about a difficult work environment at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," CNN has learned.

How soon can you get the new COVID-19 shot?

Get ready for a new COVID-19 shot.

Update your iPhone: Apple just pushed out a significant security update

Apple released a significant security update for iPhones and iPads Thursday to patch newly discovered security vulnerabilities in the devices' system software.

UHP, UDOT urge drivers to slow down, pay attention in work zones after 'close calls'

Utah transportation officials and troopers are reminding drivers to slow down in work zones as they say there have been "several close calls" in recent months.