Pleasant Grove stays undefeated with 24-19 defensive win over Lone Peak

The Pleasant Grove Vikings made the final defensive stand in a bitter battle with the Lone Peak Knights to hold on for a 24-19 win and move to 6-0 on the season.

Lagoon's newest roller coaster, Primordial, is finally here

After years of anticipation, Lagoon Amusement Park's newest ride, Primordial, opened to park guests on Friday.

Mother and father of six Rexburg children die of cancer within nine months of each other

Six siblings in southeastern Idaho are preparing for the funeral of their mother, who died nine months after their father passed away.

National Adoption Weekend starts in animal shelters

More than 680 no-kill animal shelters across the nation, including 19 in Utah, have committed to National Adoption Weekend, where Friday through Sunday, animals can be adopted from Best Friends Animal Society shelters with waived fees.

Utah State suffers 39-21 loss to Air Force to open Mountain West play

The Aggies were outscored 22-0 in the first quarter, which led head coach Blake Anderson to turn to third-string quarterback McCae Hillstead in an attempt to spark offensive production.

Kids of all abilities participate in Canyons School District fun run

On Friday morning, dozens of students laced up their shoes in Park Lane Elementary School's annual fun run which encourages all abilities to hit the course.

No. 12 BYU women's volleyball serves up 3-0 sweep of Utah Valley

Hannah Billeter had four digs and tied a career high with four aces as the Cougars swept Utah Valley Friday night in front of a standing room-only crowd of 1,951 fans at Lockhart Arena.

Romney, Lee, Curtis seek to amend Antiquities Act amid state's lawsuit appeal

Three members of Utah's congressional delegation helped introduce a pair of bills in Washington Thursday that seek to reform the Antiquities Act of 1906.

New Utah County assistant elections director questioned 2022 election integrity, employees say

The Utah County Clerk's Office has lost its three top elections administrators since May. The changes came in the months before a rare, pushed-back municipal primary election.

Salt Lake leaders celebrate Hispanics' economic contributions and influence

Salt Lake leaders highlighted the economic, cultural, culinary and political influence of Latinos, who make up 20% of the city and 15% of the state. That influence is reflected in the city's theme for the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month.

The 10 most beautiful places in the country: 4 are in the West, 2 in Utah

The company Storyboards relied on its experts to analyze the top 10 beautiful places in the United States that are picturesque favorites based on the number of Instagram hashtags.

Utah Health panel provides update on latest COVID-19 developments

The COVID-19 virus keeps changing and cases are on the rise, but Utah doctors say recent developments in the fight against COVID-19 are positive.

1 dead in San Juan County rollover crash

One person died in a rollover crash eight miles north of Monticello in San Juan County on Friday morning.

It's early, but BYU cornerbacks have been even better than advertised as Arkansas awaits

The Cougars have four interceptions before Saturday's kickoff in SEC territory against Arkansas, including two from Jakob Robinson and one each from Kamden Garrett and Eddie Heckard.

Review: Is 'A Haunting in Venice' a scary good time?

Is it a horror movie or a murder mystery? Well, it's a little of both, and I think that's great news.

Police seek person of interest in West Valley City shooting death

A man was shot and killed Friday afternoon in West Valley City.

Libya's flood-ravaged Derna struggles to cope with thousands of corpses

Residents and rescue workers in the devastated Libyan city of Derna are struggling to cope with the thousands of corpses washing up or decaying under rubble, after a flood that smashed down buildings and swept people to sea.

Charges against former Utah Farm Bureau president dropped but likely to be refiled

Assault charges have been dropped against the former president of the Utah Farm Bureau after prosecutors realized he'd been charged in the wrong jurisdiction.

Tim Ballard considers run for Senate amid renewed controversy

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Friday it never endorsed or supported Operation Underground Railroad, founder Tim Ballard or any projects associated with them.

Adult hospitalized with Salt Lake County's first diagnosed case of West Nile virus

Salt Lake County reported its first case of West Nile virus this year on Friday, with an adult hospitalized. They expect there are more undiagnosed cases in the county.

Have You Seen This? Orangutan launches possum out of enclosure

An orangutan at a zoo in Perth, Australia is seen throwing a possum out of his treehouse, launching the creature out of the enclosure.

After attacks, British prime minister says American XL Bully dogs are dangerous and will be banned

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described American XL Bully dogs as a "danger to our communities" and announced plans to ban them following a public outcry after a series of recent attacks.

In a court filing, a Tennessee couple fights allegations that they got rich off Michael Oher

A Memphis, Tennessee, couple who took in former NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher when he was in high school denied in court documents filed Thursday that they used a legal agreement between them to get rich at his expense and lied about intending to adopt him. Oher had a troubled childhood and moved in with the Tuohys, in a story that was the subject of the film "The Blind Side."

Pick Six Previews: Arkansas' offensive firepower to test BYU in road environment

Before Big 12 play kicks off, BYU football gets a rematch against a 2022 opponent as they travel to Fayetteville to face the Arkansas Razorbacks.

1 American, 2 Russians ride Russian capsule to the International Space Station

One American and two Russians have arrived at the International Space Station. The trio blasted off Friday from Kazakhstan in a Soyuz capsule. They docked at the space station three hours later.

Church of Jesus Christ announces new Joseph Smith biography in the works

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that a new biography is being written about church founder Joseph Smith.

Magna man faces murder charge after allegedly bringing gun to a fistfight

A Magna man was charged Friday with murder after police say he shot and killed a man he didn't know during a fistfight at a Salt lake parking garage.

Mike Lee says books aren't being 'banned,' slams 'pornographic' material in school libraries

Utah Sen. Mike Lee told a Senate committee books aren't being "banned," and called out what he described as "pornographic" books in school libraries.

Proper nutrition will help your child reach their academic peak

Make sure your kids are well fueled for those busy school days — dieticians say they need it!

What's next for Mitt Romney? A few ideas

An exhaustive list of jobs around town I think the senator would enjoy doing when his term ends in 2025.

Salt Lake officers cleared in death of veteran during shootout involving more than 80 rounds

Two Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a man with military training during an intense shootout last year, the district attorney announced Friday.

High school students unveil new data on NASA's earth-killer asteroid experiment

Was last year's NASA test to push a potential planet-killing asteroid away from Terra Prime even more successful than previously thought?

What the CDC wants you to know about the new COVID-19 shots

The newly approved updated COVID-19 vaccine should be available as soon as the end of the week.

Princess Diana's sheep sweater smashes records, sells for $1.1M

A red sweater adorned with a flock of sheep worn by the young Princess Diana has sold at auction for $1.1 million. The price is many times its presale estimate and a record for an item owned by the late royal. The playfully patterned wool jumper was bought by an unidentified bidder at Sotheby's online Fashion Icons sale.

$55M federal grant to help Navajo homeowners off the reservation

About 900 Navajo homeowners in urban metros like Salt Lake City as well as rural areas across four states will likely qualify for up to $125K in assistance for things like mortgage payments and home repair assistance.

Niece of counselor charged with abuse in '8 Passengers' case reported mistreatment in 2010

New police records obtained by the KSL Investigators reveal Jodi Hildebrandt's niece reported the licensed mental health counselor to police in 2010 for mistreatment while in her care. Hildebrandt is now charged along with Ruby Franke, her business partner, with abusing two of Franke's children.

2 injured, 1 arrested in Salt Lake knife fight

Two men were injured and one was arrested in Salt Lake City Thursday following a confrontation during which police say both men were armed with knives.

Alabama will mark the 60th anniversary of the 1963 church bombing that killed four Black girls

Alabama is marking the 60th anniversary of one of the most heinous acts during the Civil Rights Movement, the 1963 bombing of a church that killed four Black girls. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will give the keynote address at the remembrance Friday morning in Birmingham.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 3 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.

Person of interest arrested in Kearns murder investigation

A man who police say is a person of interest in the Sept. 3 shooting death of another man in Kearns has been arrested for investigation of a weapons charge.

Where have home prices dropped the most in Utah? These cities, counties hardest hit

Utah housing experts consider the pandemic housing rush and subsequent hangover a "unique" chapter in the history books on par with the Great Recession — but with its own distinct and different set of challenges.

Utah remodel expert offers 6 reasons to remodel rather than buy a new home

You don't need to uproot your home and life to get the new kitchen or bathrooms you've been wanting.

J&J, P&G, Walgreens sued after FDA panel ruling on cold medicine decongestant

Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and Walgreens are among several companies accused in lawsuits of deceiving consumers about cold medicines containing an ingredient that a unanimous U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel declared ineffective.

Gigacasting 2.0: Tesla reinvents carmaking with quiet breakthrough

Tesla has combined a series of innovations to make a technological breakthrough that could transform the way it makes electric vehicles and help Elon Musk achieve his aim of halving production costs, five people familiar with the move said.

How impactful have this year's monsoons been for Utah's water supply?

Monsoonal rain doesn't boost Utah's reservoirs quite like the state's snowpack, but state water officials say recent monsoonal moisture still has major benefits.