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Idaho father charged after newborn's body is found in suitcase inside dog house

10/03/2023 10:25pm
The father of a newborn whose body was found in a suitcase inside a doghouse has been charged.

All Onewheel electric skateboards are under recall after 4 deaths and serious injury reports

10/03/2023 10:02pm
All models of Onewheel self-balancing electric skateboards are under recall after at least four deaths and multiple injuries were reported in recent years, federal regulators said last week.

At least 4 people shot on campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore, authorities say

10/03/2023 9:36pm
At least four people were wounded, none critically, in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday, according to authorities, who urged students to take shelter on the campus of the historically Black college.

West Jordan police closing in on attempted abduction suspect

10/03/2023 9:35pm
Police say they have identified a potential suspect in the attempted kidnapping of a 4-year-old girl at a store in Jordan Landing.

Utah Lake comes to life for 4th graders in experiential learning adventure

10/03/2023 9:03pm
For 13 years and counting, Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources has hosted fourth graders every spring and fall to teach them more about the lake they live so close to.

How food choices, habits and national policies may shorten your life

10/03/2023 8:23pm
America is suffering a "calamity of chronic disease" that is driving life expectancy down, making the United States an outlier compared to peer nations when it comes to excess deaths.

Utah AG questions Pornhub over alleged 'loophole' in moderating child sexual abuse material

10/03/2023 7:45pm
Utah's attorney general and other attorneys general sent a letter to Pornhub asking the adult video site to address an alleged loophole he says puts minors at risk.

Police searching for suspect who shot, injured man in West Jordan neighborhood

10/03/2023 7:31pm
Police are searching for a suspect who shot and injured a man in a West Jordan neighborhood Tuesday afternoon near Alabama Avenue and Jordan Village Road.

SWAT ends search that closed Main Street in Salt Lake City during fugitive situation

10/03/2023 7:18pm
Part of Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City was closed while SWAT and police officers investigated a fugitive barricade situation at a motel Tuesday night. The search ended with no arrests, police said early Wednesday.

2nd man convicted in 2021 Kearns church parking shooting that killed 1

10/03/2023 7:01pm
A second man has been convicted of murder and aggravated robbery for a 2021 shooting in Kearns that killed one and injured two others.

Utah leaders say House stripping McCarthy of speaker position is 'hypocrisy'

10/03/2023 6:33pm
Two Utah representatives expressed their disapproval of the House's historic vote today to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.

John Collins says 'lack of ego' in Utah has him excited for first season with Jazz

10/03/2023 6:29pm
A medical wrap still covers the base of John Collins' right ring finger — an outward reminder of the injury that led to his career-low shooting season last year.

Is the 'scourge of bedbugs' a threat to the Paris 2024 Olympics?

10/03/2023 6:05pm
The latest challenge for organizers of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris? An infestation of bedbugs.

Federal judge dismisses false advertising claims against Wendy's, McDonald's

10/03/2023 5:32pm
A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit that accused McDonald's and Wendy's of misleading consumers with ads that show bigger, juicier burgers than their restaurants actually serve.

FBI 'surge' to tribal lands results in arrests and missing persons investigations

10/03/2023 5:02pm
In recent months, FBI agents have "surged" to tribal lands, investigating dozens of missing person cases and violent crimes.

National expert teaches Davis County teachers how to help narrow classrooms' digital divide

10/03/2023 4:34pm
A national tech leader spoke Tuesday to a room full of district administrators and educators in Davis County, outlining ways that schools can not only utilize technology, but harness it in ways that improve learning outcomes.

Why everyone's phone received an alarm at 12:20 pm MT on Wednesday

10/03/2023 4:05pm
If you heard a screeching alert go off on your cellphone – and everyone else's cellphone – at 12:20 p.m. MT, don't panic.

Have You Seen This? World's funniest NFL coach is just 'looking for friendship'

10/03/2023 3:34pm
"Phenomenal. I'm looking for friendship," Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told the official before Sunday's 48-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Ukraine conflict is America's latest 'endless war,' Sen. Mike Lee says

10/03/2023 3:03pm
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, compared U.S. support for Ukraine to the nation's drawn-out military engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq in a Fox News op-ed.

6 things you should consider when choosing a Utah college

10/03/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
If you've already decided to pursue a higher degree but you're still weighing your options, here are six things to consider before committing to a two- or four-year institution.

Mental health receiving center revamped, now open in Salt Lake City

10/03/2023 2:36pm
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Receiving Center opened again to the public after being revamped with new services and more space. While located on the University of Utah campus, the center opens its doors to anyone that needs it, 24/7.

McCarthy becomes first House speaker ever to be ousted, won't seek return

10/03/2023 1:31pm
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of the job in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history, in a 216-210 vote. McCarthy told lawmakers Tuesday evening he would not run again for speaker, putting the gavel up for grabs.

2 Utah men each face 20 felonies accusing them of multiple shootings

10/03/2023 1:20pm
Two Utah men arrested following a lengthy standoff with police are believed to be tied to at least two recent shootings in Salt Lake County. They each are charged with 20 felonies.

Springville man tried to kill family but gun misfired, charges say

10/03/2023 12:29pm
A Utah County man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pointed a gun at a family member in bed and pulled the trigger, but it misfired.

Court tosses $223.8M verdict against J&J in talc cancer case

10/03/2023 12:26pm
A New Jersey appeals court on Tuesday threw out a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had awarded to four plaintiffs who claimed they developed cancer from being exposed to asbestos in the company's talc powder products.

'It's basically on us': Experts, lawmakers weigh what's next to help ailing Great Salt Lake

10/03/2023 12:13pm
Utah water experts and lawmakers said in a recent forum that more changes are likely on the horizon as they look at ways to get water to the Great Salt Lake.

Utah woman wanted to help prevent gunman from 'consequences' of a murder, charges say

10/03/2023 11:43am
A West Valley woman previously convicted in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a toddler has now been charged with helping a murder suspect avoid arrest.

From service charges to staff appreciation fees, extra charges are appearing on restaurant tabs to fight inflation

10/03/2023 11:21am
The National Restaurant Association has found 16% of restaurants have added surcharges to their checks and the charges come in many forms. The reason points to inflation.

Biden's 'I'm going to bed' comment: Was the reaction fair?

10/03/2023 11:07am - PARTNER
Video clips can be cringey, but transcripts can be even worse. Whatever happened to soaring oration?

NY attorney general presses case against Trump in trial's second day

10/03/2023 10:56am
Donald Trump sat hunched over the defense table as testimony resumed on Tuesday at his civil fraud trial, with New York state's attorney general aiming to prove that the former president inflated his wealth by lying about his real estate empire.

Patrick Kinahan: Different vibes around BYU, Utah football

10/03/2023 10:36am
Heading into bye weeks, strangely enough after both played last Friday night, BYU and Utah have identical records in and out of conference five weeks into the college football season.

Lehi breast cancer survivor organizes Pink Sync event for other survivors to find community

10/03/2023 10:03am
A woman in Lehi is hosting a Pink Sync event where breast cancer survivors can find community and be connected to mental health resources.

Here's how many Americans have already gotten the new COVID-19 vaccine

10/03/2023 9:38am
At least 1.8 million people in the United States have already received the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to Reuters.

16-year-old girl hit by vehicle near Eagle Mountain high school, deputies say

10/03/2023 9:06am
A 16-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle near Cedar Valley High School in Eagle Mountain on Tuesday, according to deputies.

Flawed, afflicted, but 4-1: Work-in-progress BYU has plenty to do during bye week

10/03/2023 9:03am
BYU hasn't faced a depth of injuries by the bye week, as was often the case during the Cougars' run as an FBS independent.

Asteroid named for Egyptian god of chaos and darkness set for spacecraft flyby

10/03/2023 8:42am
After successfully delivering NASA's first asteroid sample collected in space, the OSIRIS-REx mission, now renamed OSIRIS-APEX, is embarking on a new journey — this time to study an asteroid that will closely approach Earth in just a few years.

Tom Hanks posts warning about ad using his AI likeness

10/03/2023 8:24am
Actor Tom Hanks says he doesn't have anything to do with an artificial intelligence version of himself promoting "some dental plan" in an advertisement.

Will Salt Lake City's sanctioned homeless campground model Reno's success?

10/03/2023 8:04am
Salt Lake City will soon have its first sanctioned homeless campground. KSL.com traveled to Reno, Nevada, to see a camp that Utah hopes to model in some ways.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

10/03/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Massive effort brought Utah couple home from Thailand after elephant accident

10/03/2023 7:45am
A traumatic experience for a Utah couple vacationing in Thailand meets a first-of-its-kind mission for Life Flight here in Utah.

Sam Bankman-Fried heads for trial on charges of stealing billions from FTX users

10/03/2023 7:19am
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to go on trial on charges of stealing billions of dollars from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange starting on Tuesday, nearly a year after the company's collapse shocked markets and tattered his reputation.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges in Delaware court

10/03/2023 6:50am
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he lied about his drug use while buying a handgun, in the first-ever criminal prosecution of a sitting U.S. president's child.

Housing market prices are more unaffordable than ever in 99% of US counties

10/03/2023 6:16am
Housing prices in 99% of U.S. counties are more unaffordable than ever for the average American earner, according to a new report from the real estate data site Attom.