Family reflects on son killed in weekend hit-and-run crash

Ryker Reynolds died in a hit-and-run on the streets of Sandy, leaving his family devastated and in shock.

As Republicans split over future House speaker, McCarthy positions himself as a de facto leader

Republicans have no clear idea who will be the next U.S. House speaker, leaving an unprecedented power vacuum in Congress and severely limiting America's ability to quickly respond to the crisis in Israel.

Utah teacher creates escape room for students

A Utah teacher is challenging her students in a new way by creating an escape room in her classroom.

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 lbs wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has set a new world record in California for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o'-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds. Travis Gienger is from Anoka, Minnesota, and won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off.

170,000-plus books used to train AI; authors say they weren't asked

Authors are upset after tech companies started using their books to train artificial intelligence without letting them know or seeking their permission. They worry about copyright infringement and loss of income, among other issues.

Dwayne Johnson on backlash over Maui fundraiser with Oprah Winfrey

In August, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Oprah Winfrey each donated $5 million to start a fundraiser to benefit folks who'd been burned out of their homes in the Maui wildfires. They asked their fans to join the effort, too.

'It's about time': No. 7 BYU women's soccer gets first Big 12 home win over K-State

Allie Fryer and Kendell Petersen each scored a goal in the second half, and Savanna Mason and Lynette Hernaez split the shutout to lift No. 7 BYU to a 2-0 win Monday night over Kansas State in front of a sold-out crowd at South Field.

New 'supercontinent' could wipe out humans and make Earth uninhabitable, study suggests

The formation of a new "supercontinent" could wipe out humans and all other mammals still alive in 250 million years, researchers have predicted.

5 women sue Tim Ballard, alleging sex assault by Operation Underground Railroad founder

Five women filed a lawsuit Monday against Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard, alleging he used a "couples ruse" to manipulate them into sexual contact.

Health briefs: New dads and postpartum depression?

This week's health briefs include a better way to predict mortality, the health trajectory that hints diabetes may be coming, and two questions: What level of "good" cholesterol leads to dementia? And should new dads be screened for postpartum depression?

Spanish Fork approves agreement to create man-made tubing hill on golf course

The Spanish Fork City Council has approved an agreement to create a man-made tubing hill on the driving range at The Oaks at Spanish Fork golf course.

Utah going to transfer portal for Rising insurance never made sense. Just ask Whittingham

With Cam Rising yet to debut for the Utes, Kyle Whittingham explained Monday why he didn't go to the transfer portal to fill the need.

Native Americans celebrate their histories and cultures on Indigenous Peoples Day

Native Americans are celebrating their histories and cultures with events across the country marking Indigenous Peoples Day.

Manage your money for college wisely with BYU's innovative funding tool

Getting loans to pay for college can be complicated and confusing, but BYU's financial fitness manager is out to help the process be less confusing, and save students as much money as possible.

How will Israel-Hamas war impact US gas prices?

Oil prices spiked Sunday after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel the day before. But USA Today reported that experts don't expect a long-term impact on oil and gas prices.

Israeli survivors recount terror at music festival, where Hamas militants killed at least 260

The open-air Tribe of Nova music festival will go down in Israeli history as the country's worst civilian massacre. Hamas militants attacked a large music festival in the desert near the Gaza-Israel border.

Utah senior living center reverses course on $300 fee for manual payments

After a significant public outcry over the news of a $300 processing fee for manual payments, a Utah senior living center announced to its residents that it was reversing course.

'Luz de las Naciones' ticket reservations begin Tuesday

Tickets for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' annual celebration of Latin American culture, "Luz de las Naciones," can be reserved beginning Tuesday.

Man renting Sandy home charged with unlawful sexual activity with teen girl

A 64-year-old man accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl in a Sandy vacation rental home is now facing criminal charges.

QUIZ: How well do you know your spicy peppers and chilies?

Don't forget to enter your email address for the chance to win four meal cards to Café Rio!

BYU faces much different TCU than expected after 3-3 start, QB injury

The Horned Frogs are just 3-3, dropping to 1-2 in Big 12 play after a 27-14 loss to Iowa State, their second-straight loss in conference play, and a knee injury to starting quarterback Chandler Morris.

Already somber Utah Jewish congregations face bomb threats on 'joyful' holiday

Multiple Jewish synagogues in Utah received bomb threats Sunday. A Utah rabbi says such threats are not uncommon, but are taken seriously.

Impeachments and forced removals from office emerge as partisan weapons in the states

Impeachments are supposed to be for crimes committed in office while recalls are intended to remove elected officials suspected of corruption or gross negligence. But those checks on power are now being weaponized.

Aggies' wide receiver trio shines in win over Colorado State

Terrell Vaughn, Jalen Royals, and Micah Davis account for over three quarters of the team's total receiving yards and 90% of the team's receiving touchdowns through six games.

Autism Council of Utah distributes sensory bags to law enforcement, emergency rooms

A Utah organization spent the weekend handing out hundreds of autism sensory bags to rural law enforcement agencies, to help officers and deputies who come into contact with a person with an autism diagnosis or a disability.

Poll: Are you better off financially than you were a year ago?

Every time Mary South buys groceries or fills up her car with gas, there's significant strain on her family's budget.

Nobel economics prize goes to professor for research on the workplace gender gap

The Nobel economics prize has been awarded to Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin for research that has advanced the understanding of the gender gap in the labor market.

Religion and politics poll: Most voters don't believe what candidates say about faith

Disagreement continues in the GOP about whether former President Donald Trump has corrupted or rekindled religious rhetoric in politics.

Lehi man accused of shooting at rock-throwing teens

A Lehi man has been charged with shooting at two teenagers accused of throwing rocks at his home.

From hesitation to graduation: Utah Tech's Individualized Studies program

Utah Tech University's Bachelor of Individualized Studies program aims to remove obstacles that may have impeded students' educational journeys in the past.

RFK Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid

Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid. Kennedy announced his move Monday in Philadelphia.

Man accused of firing 50 rounds at Lake Powell campers

A man was arrested Sunday after police say he threatened campers at Lake Powell, then returned and started shooting at them from a boat as they ran for cover.

KSL.com Top 20+1: No undefeated teams left in 6A, 5A as final week begins

The October chaos got started early this year with an overtime loss for undefeated Skyridge and second-straight loss for Box Elder last week.

New report outlines trends shaping a 'new Utah'

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute on Monday released research showing how six significant economic and demographic transitions are shaping a "new Utah."

US begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks

A senior Pentagon official says the U.S. has already begun delivering critically needed munitions and military equipment to Israel. The weapons movement came as President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. death toll in the war has gone up to 11.

Driver arrested after Salt Lake police pursuit ended in fatal crash

The driver of a vehicle was arrested Sunday after police say he fled from officers and crashed, killing the front seat passenger.

Utah couple creates their own 'Little Banned Book Library'

A Utah couple is challenging book bans by creating their own library of banned books.

Technology advances in breast cancer screenings lead to early diagnosis

An Intermountain Health employee shares her story of cancer detection as the hospital system offers free mammograms each Saturday in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Columbus controversy? Knights of Columbus are too busy doing good

Five hundred and thirty-one years since he docked the Santa Maria on a Bahamian island and went down in history for discovering the new world — even though he thought he'd found the old world — Christopher Columbus has had better anniversaries.

New COVID shots still hard to find for some Americans

Americans have started rolling up their sleeves for the latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine, but weeks into the rollout some say they are still having difficulty finding appointments for themselves and their children.

Israel strikes and seals off Gaza after incursion by Hamas, which vows to execute hostages

Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel and other supplies Monday in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war's death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides.

Salt Lake City improving safety at dangerous intersection with upgrades

Salt Lake City is making changes to keep bicyclists and walkers safe at an intersection that's already seen a deadly accident.

How Strider Technologies is fighting intellectual property theft

Twin brothers Eric and Greg Levesque don't like to make too much of their identical genetic makeups or any mythic kinship that may have propelled their decision to launch a business together.