West comes back to beat Brighton 31-24, claims Region 6 title

The Panthers went down 21-7 at halftime before winning the second half 24-3 to claim the Region 6 crown with a 31-24 win.

Felony complaint filed against former Idaho funeral home owner

The Bannock County Prosecutor's Office filed a felony criminal complaint against Lance Peck, former owner of the Downard Funeral Home & Crematory, according to a news release.

Israeli in Utah says sister was among those who escaped attack on rave

An Israeli living in Utah said Tuesday her sister was among those who escaped from an attack on a rave near the Gaza border over the weekend.

Utah County holds fair to increase awareness of free breast cancer screenings

The Utah County Health Department held a breast cancer awareness fair Tuesday and Wednesday, to bring awareness to its free screening programs for those in the proper age ranges who make less than 250% of poverty level.

Lawsuit accuses Brad Wilson of fraud, becoming a lawmaker to chase 'sweetheart deals'

Utah House speaker and U.S. Senate candidate Brad Wilson is facing accusations of fraud and breach of contract in a lawsuit filed last month claiming he violated a business agreement.

Kouri Richins' attorneys want murder case dismissed, alleging prosecutorial misconduct

Attorneys for the Kamas woman charged with murdering her husband have requested a dismissal of charges, alleging prosecutors have prevented her from receiving a fair trial.

2 teens injured in Ogden shooting

Two teenagers were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in Ogden.

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been separated since 2016, she says

Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith have lived what she says are "completely separate lives" since 2016. Pinkett Smith made the revelation in an interview with Hoda Kotb.

'Super Bowl' of mountain biking is about to happen in Utah

Eighteen of the world's most elite mountain biking daredevils are coming to southern Utah this Friday for the 17th edition of Red Bull Rampage.

Utah caregivers, parents demand public investment into child care

Utah parents and child care providers gathered to call on lawmakers to prevent the system from falling into crisis as it edges closer toward what they call a child care "cliff."

2 critically injured in head-on collision in Payson

Two men were critically injured in a head-on collision Wednesday morning in Payson.

2nd lawsuit filed against Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard

Attorneys have filed a second civil lawsuit against Operation Underground Railroad and founder Tim Ballard on behalf of two married plaintiffs who accuse Ballard of sexual assault and grooming — behavior they say ultimately led to the married couple's separation.

BYU, TCU coaches share a lot of respect for each other, programs

Revivalry 2 aside, the two former conference foes in the Western Athletic and Mountain West conferences will rekindle the first meeting since TCU won its fourth-straight in 2011.

Utah launches new Spanish campaign for suicide prevention

A new Utah suicide prevention campaign in Spanish aims to create an environment where mental and emotional health issues are discussed openly and without stigma.

ACT test scores for US students drop to new 30-year low

High school students' scores on the ACT college admissions test have dropped to their lowest in more than three decades, showing a lack of student preparedness for college-level coursework, according to the nonprofit organization that administers the test.

Take your pal to the Best Friends Animal Society's Strut Your Mutt fundraiser on Oct. 21

KSL Classifieds is sponsoring Best Friends Animal Society's fundraiser in Salt Lake City to raise money for homeless pets.

2 arrested following chase into abandoned military facility

A high-speed chase that ended in an abandoned military facility in Green River resulted in two arrests following a large scale search.

Maintenance worker electrocuted at Riverton Chick-fil-A

A man was electrocuted while doing some maintenance work at a Chick-fil-A Wednesday afternoon.

Have You Seen This? AI designs functioning robot in seconds

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence program that can design functioning robots from scratch in a matter of seconds.

Investigators reopen case involving complaints against Juan Diego High coach

The district attorney has asked Draper police to reopen an investigation into a Juan Diego High football coach after parents have complained about his behavior.

Police identify man killed in officer-involved shooting in Utah County

Deputies responding to a report of a man injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound were involved in a shooting after arriving at the scene in Fairfield on Wednesday.

How a dry wit helped Walker Kessler survive childhood and thrive with Jazz

Standing at 7 feet tall and already one of the NBA's best rim protectors, it's hard to imagine Walker Kessler ever being a little anything. It's not hard for him to remember though.

As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a leading opposition figure on Wednesday created a war-time Cabinet to oversee the fight against Hamas militants after their stunning weekend attack.

Utah man faces charges after gun was allegedly found in his carry-on bag at airport

An Ogden man with several prior felony convictions is facing new charges after investigators say a gun was discovered in his carry-on bag at the Provo Municipal Airport.

Cold temperatures, precipitation move into Wasatch Front ahead of busy weekend for eclipse travel

Cold temperatures, cloudy skies and rain arrived ahead of what officials expect to be a heavy traffic weekend due to Saturday's annular eclipse.

14 Utahns report illness due to drinking raw milk; West Jordan dairy identified as the source

Health officials in Salt Lake County on Oct. 11 issued a warning about drinking unpasteurized milk, after 14 people tested positive with campylobacteriosis. On Wednesday, they said the source is a West Jordan dairy.

Police arrest Utah man engaging in 'fantasy' chats about raping and murdering young boys

A Cottonwood Heights man who allegedly engaged in online conversations about raping and killing young boys is facing numerous felony charges.

Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker and will try to unite before a floor vote

Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker and will now try to unite around the conservative in a floor vote to elect him after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the post.

NASA shows off contents of asteroid sample returned to Earth via Utah desert

NASA scientists revealed the initial findings of the first U.S. asteroid sample mission, including carbon and water-based clay materials, from the Johnson Space Center in Houston Wednesday morning.

Large quantity of meth and guns seized as Orem man arrested

An Orem man allegedly involved in the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine has been arrested.

Does NIL pose a threat to college sports?

Name, image and likeness has become an integral pillar, but also a major unknown, in the sport formally known as amateur college athletics.

Could your favorite candies go away? Why California says recipes must change

Some of your favorite candies and other foods must soon undergo a recipe change or they will be banned in California.

Man shot while walking home from Millcreek convenience store

A man who was walking home from a 7-Eleven early Wednesday claims a car pulled up next to him and fired multiple rounds, according to police.

Utah men's basketball picked to finish 7th in preseason Pac-12 media poll

The Runnin' Utes are projected to improve for the 2023-24 season.

KSL.com BOLD prep football player of the week: Granger's Carson Su'esu'e

Su'esu'e finds himself among the elite signal callers in the state, ranking in the top 5 in passing touchdowns and top 10 in passing yards.

Naked man breaks into Draper home, creeps close to sleeping residents

It was a shocking sight caught on surveillance cameras in a Draper neighborhood. A naked man was going door to door trying to get into people's homes early Tuesday morning.

Wholesale inflation rises 2.2% in September, biggest year-over-year gain since April

U.S. wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting that inflationary pressures remain despite a year and a half of higher interest rates.

Work ethic or work mode? Here's what a new poll reveals about remote employment productivity

When it comes to working from home, Utahns are mostly giving themselves high marks for maintaining productivity versus how much they accomplish when toiling in an office setting.

Utah clinic's unique treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Man arrested after high school girls say he followed, filmed them in West Valley City

The Granite School District credited the fast actions of two Granger High School girls who say a man tried to lure them and started filming them as they tried to get away.

Congressman Santos hit with more charges for inflating fundraising numbers

U.S. congressman George Santos was hit with additional criminal charges on Tuesday for inflating his campaign's fundraising numbers in a bid to qualify for financial and logistical support from a Republican Party committee, prosecutors said.

2 men face felony drug charges after traffic stop near Cedar City, police say

Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Iron County after law enforcement officers reportedly found 15 pounds of methamphetamine inside their vehicle during a traffic stop early Saturday morning.

Watch live: What to know about Saturday's annular solar eclipse

An annular solar eclipse is happening Saturday, and Utah is lucky to be in its direct path. A WSU professor describes what it is, how long it will last and the best ways to watch it.

Hardy sheds light on where Jazz are following preseason loss to Clippers

Jazz coach Will Hardy used the terms "ugly" and "clunky" to describe large moments of Utah's second preseason games, a 103-98 loss to the LA Clippers in Seattle. But there were some things to learn, too.