Sen. Mitt Romney met with actor Richard Gere on Tibet

Sen. Mitt Romney met with a Tibetan official and Hollywood actor Richard Gere "to discuss efforts to support basic rights in Tibet" on Tuesday.

Some athletes at Italy's 2026 Winter Olympics will have to compete in another country

Bobsled, luge and skeleton competitors at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina are going to have to compete outside of the host country because Italy has decided not to build a sliding track.

Georgia deputy kills Black man freed from prison after exoneration

A Black man who had been exonerated after serving 16 years for an armed robbery conviction was fatally shot by a Georgia sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop as he was driving to visit his mother in Florida.

Utah Sens. Mike Lee, Mitt Romney weigh in on House speaker vote

Utah's Republican senators have taken to the airwaves and social media to share their differing views on whether House Republicans should unite behind Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker.

After 'crazy week' in portal, BYU's Lauren Gustin found what she needed at home

The 6-foot-1 rebounding ace from Salem opted to enter the NCAA transfer portal last April after graduating. So degree in hand, Gustin decided to look around before opting to return to Provo for her final season.

Don't miss Best Friends' Strut Your Mutt this weekend

This weekend is for pet lovers! KSL Classifieds is sponsoring the Strut Your Mutt event in partnership with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to raise money for our four-legged sweethearts that need a forever home.

Winter overflow beds for homeless open up as temperatures cool

The first emergency winter overflow shelter beds of the season for Utah's homeless opened on Monday, with St. Vincent de Paul providing 65 of what officials say will be 600 beds this year.

Dozens gather in prayer to support Israel, Utah's Jewish community

Dozens of people gathered at a community event in Pleasant Grove on Tuesday to pray, write cards for soldiers and commit to good deeds in honor of those fighting in Israel.

Beaver County woman and lover sent to prison for killing husband in home they all shared

A Beaver County woman and her lover were sent to prison Monday after she conspired to kill her husband and the lover shot and killed the husband, who was also their roommate.

Bedbugs an Olympic-size pain, as the blood-sucking insects could spread across the globe

As Paris prepares to host the 2024 summer Olympic Games, locals are losing their cool over bedbugs amid fears a recent surge could hamper attracting spectators, with consequences for the economy and the country's reputation.

Hang glider and paragliders collide in Draper, killing 1

A man and woman on a paraglider collided with a hang glider in Draper on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring the other two, police said.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Yellowstone and bears?

Your family won't want to miss a trip to Jurassic Creek at Yellowstone Bear World. Take the quiz and enter your email for the chance to win a vehicle pass worth $150!

Life without parole ordered for Utah man in 2020 Christmas morning murder

The last of three suspects convicted in a 2020 Christmas morning murder in Riverdale was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the most severe sentence of the three.

'Part of our DNA': Cox issues executive order promoting community service for state, businesses

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday signed a pair of executive orders to promote community service among state employees and businesses that receive incentives through state programs.

Utah's Hogle Zoo elephants carried away by crane to start journey to new home

The elephants at Utah's Hogle Zoo officially left the zoo Tuesday when they were hoisted by a crane and put on a truck.

Britney Spears writes of abortion while dating Justin Timberlake in upcoming memoir

Britney Spears wrote that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than 20 years ago. That's according to a peek inside her highly anticipated memoir published Tuesday in People magazine.

Pocatello man convicted of sex crimes sentenced to 40 years in federal prison

A man found guilty in federal court of 11 sex crime charges has been sentenced to prison.

In deadly day for Gaza, hospital strike kills hundreds

Gaza's health ministry spokesman said an Israeli air strike on Tuesday killed hundreds of people at a hospital in the Palestinian enclave, but Israel said a Palestinian barrage had caused the blast.

Dog reunited with family after lost in the Wasatch County wild for nearly 10 days

A white golden retriever went missing from Heber Valley on Oct. 1. She was found and reunited with her family 10 days later, located 10 to 15 miles from where she was last seen.

Is this the future of Main Street? Salt Lake City unveils possible downtown design changes

Salt Lake City released four proposed conceptual designs that could drastically change Main Street in the future.

Have You Seen This? NSYNC's Lance Bass is 'Not Taylor Swift'

Former NSYNC star Lance Bass wanted to be perfectly clear: He's not Taylor Swift.

Rep. Burgess Owens sponsors bill to block Palestinians from immigrating to the US

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens co-sponsored a bill that would prevent President Joe Biden from issuing visas to Palestinians to come to the U.S.

QUIZ: What should you be for Halloween?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

Agency probes pedestrian risks at GM's self-driving unit Cruise

Auto safety regulators on Tuesday opened a probe into whether General Motors' self-driving unit Cruise is taking sufficient precautions with its autonomous robotaxis to safeguard pedestrians.

Prosecutors seek to recharge Alec Baldwin for 'Rust' shooting

New Mexico prosecutors intend to recharge actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter for the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021, NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

Trying to sell a timeshare? If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is, officials say

If you own a timeshare and receive an unsolicited call from a prospective buyer, the Utah Department of Commerce has a reminder — if the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Bountiful man admits to exploiting and aiding prostitution, tampering with witness

A Bountiful man has pleaded guilty to exploiting and aiding prostitution. The plea took into account two women, but charging documents said there were at least 13 victims.

Man sent to prison in June for murdering mother is now under investigation in cellmate's death

A man sent to prison four months ago for killing his mother is now being investigated in the death of his cellmate at the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison.

1 motorist, 4 pedestrians killed or critically injured in 5 Utah crashes

Since Friday, three pedestrians and a motorist were killed and another pedestrian was critically injured in five separate crashes on Utah's roads.

Church of Jesus Christ announces dedication, open house dates for Red Cliffs Utah Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' second temple in St. George, the Red Cliffs Utah Temple, will be dedicated in March, following the rededication for the St. George Utah Temple in December.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

BYU Law School, ranked in the top 25, once struggled to recruit faculty

Compared to other top law schools, BYU started late. Some thought it was a bad idea. Here's how Latter-day Saint leaders, President Dallin H. Oaks and Rex Lee got it off the ground.

Pepper X marks the spot as South Carolina pepper expert scorches his own Guinness Book heat record

The South Carolina hot pepper expert who set a world record for the hottest pepper a decade ago is at it again. Ed Currie has officially broken the record with Pepper X, a crossbreed of the Carolina Reaper, which was Currie's old record holder.

Patrick Kinahan: Halfway through season, different goals for BYU, Utah

Halfway through the college football season, BYU and Utah are holding out different goals that each may find difficult to achieve.

Big 12 to highlight rivalries, including BYU-Utah, in expanding schedules to 20 games

The league plans to move to a 20-game conference schedule in men's basketball, as well as 18 games in conference play in women's basketball, commissioner Brett Yormark said Tuesday.

Housing market predictions: Fannie Mae revises 2023 home price forecast upward

Amid mortgage rates now hovering well over 7%, Fannie Mae economists have revised their housing market forecast as home prices remain even stickier than expected.

Republican Jim Jordan falls short in first vote for US House speaker

Republican Jim Jordan fell short on Tuesday in a vote to serve as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, but more votes were expected to follow that could wear down his opponents.

Why this Western national park is cracking down on 'love locks'

Grand Canyon National Park rangers don't love the practice of leaving padlocks at all — and they've had enough.

Utes mailbag: Decisions about Rising and Kuithe, candy rankings, Vaki love and more

A new Utah Utes mailbag, led off with an interesting hypothetical involving Cam Rising and Brant Kuithe.

Adjustable-rate mortgages are making a comeback

Adjustable-rate mortgages, which got a bad name during the housing meltdown of the late 2000s, are gaining some traction again as would-be homebuyers face the highest rates in decades for fixed-rate mortgages.

Alcohol-restricted driver charged in fatal hit-and-run, DUI crash in Sandy

An alcohol-restricted driver accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist in Sandy is now facing criminal charges.

Experts say early earthquake detection is feasible in Utah. Here's how it works

Utah's risk of a major earthquake is still growing, but state geological officials say it's also possible to give many residents at least a short warning before "the big one" happens.

The invisible condition: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

One significant challenge for those suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the misconception that it is a minor ailment, leading many to underestimate the impact untreated condition might play in their daily lives.

Utah man's broken camera captures spectacular 'ring of fire' shot

Tens of thousands of people were looking up to witness the "ring of fire" on Saturday and a Salt Lake photographer got the "perfect shot" after a mishap.

Donald Trump returns to New York for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to appear in New York court on Tuesday for the third week of a civil fraud trial that could dismantle pillars of the former president's business empire.

Police searching for driver in fatal Salt Lake hit-and-run

Police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a 44-year-old woman in Salt Lake City Friday night.

Rise in urban coyote sightings, reported pet attacks raise concerns in Salt Lake County

Social media channels are increasingly populated with posts about coyote sightings and the occasional reports of coyotes killing cats, dogs and chickens.

Taylor Hendricks isn't ready for rotation minutes with the Jazz, and that's OK

Taylor Hendricks is looking for the little victories in his first preseason with the Utah Jazz.