Why Great Salt Lake commissioner says refilling the lake will likely take longer than 5 years

Utah's Great Salt Lake commissioner says "longer-term" efforts to get water to the struggling lake are more realistic based on new data on how much water the lake still needs.

Sen. Romney, Rep. Curtis attended historic March for Israel rally

Tens of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to show support for Israel. Amid the sea of supporters marching with Israeli and U.S. flags were Utah's Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. John Curtis.

Tall trucks, SUVs are 45% deadlier to pedestrians, study shows

Trucks and sport utility vehicles with hood heights greater than 40 inches are about 45% more likely to cause fatalities in pedestrian crashes than shorter vehicles with sloped hoods, according to new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Utah Pride Center announces new leadership after layoffs, financial debt

The Utah Pride Center has announced new leadership and a pathway forward after mounting debt forced over two dozen layoffs.

With 'elite-level' defense, lack of turnovers, BYU basketball breezes by Southeastern for 3-0 start

BYU cruised to a 3-0 start with a 105-48 win over Southeastern Louisiana in front of an announced crowd of 13,116 fans at the Marriott Center.

School library books could face removal statewide if handful of Utah boards say they are indecent

The legislative proposal was approved on Wednesday despite objections from some lawmakers. It has been sent to the House for consideration during the 2024 session.

Gwyneth Paltrow's Utah ski trial inspires new London comedy

The Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit drama that unfolded in Utah earlier this year is now a musical comedy coming to a London stage next month.

Crash temporarily closes I-15 in Lehi

A collision between a car and semitruck seriously injured a driver who had to be extricated in Lehi on I-15.

US Army to overturn century-old convictions of 110 Black soldiers

U.S. Army officials say they will overturn the convictions of 110 Black soldiers for a mutiny at a Houston military camp a century ago in a trial that had racial undertones. This comes after attorneys and advocates filed clemency petitions on behalf of the soldiers.

Mitt Romney chairs Senate hearing on 'alarming' fraud in COVID-19 spending

Sen. Mitt Romney led a Senate hearing Tuesday to investigate widespread fraud in federal spending during the pandemic, when billions of dollars in relief spending were left unaccounted for.

Utah House swears in new speaker, passes resolution in support of Israel

The Utah House of Representatives met in an extraordinary session to approve Mike Schultz as the new House speaker and issue their support for Israel.

Weber County asks for public's help in solving 40-year-old cold case homicides

Police are asking the public's help in solving a pair of homicides in Weber County in 1982 that are believed to be connected.

Win or lose, BYU football's culture to be defined in final 2 games

After three-straight losses to Big 12 opponents, the Cougars (5-5, 2-5 Big 12) are finding life in the Power Five isn't everything some imagined.

Astronauts on spacewalk accidentally drop tool bag which can now be seen from Earth

A spacewalk by two astronauts resulted in accidentally leaving a tool bag floating in space.

Haley calls for name verification on social media, drawing pushback from GOP rivals

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday said she would push for social media users to identify by their legal names online, drawing pushback from her GOP rivals Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Brad Wilson optimistic about future of Great Salt Lake on last day as House speaker

Outgoing Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson was honored for his efforts to preserve the Great Salt Lake on his last day on the job.

Colorado hiker missing for months found dead with his dog still alive by his side

The body of a 71-year-old hiker who went missing in August was found in the southern Colorado mountains and his loyal terrier, which had survived in the wilderness, was still at his side, a rescue group said.

Draper man recovers 3 months after flooding damaged his basement

A man is rebuilding after his home was one of dozens in Draper flooded when heavy rainstorms hit in a way he had never seen before.

Ogden Canyon shut down due to car crash, downed power lines

A car crash and downed power lines along state Route 39 prompted the shutdown of Ogden Canyon Wednesday afternoon.

Have You Seen This? Rockfall at Zion National Park creates stunning spectacle

A rockfall in the Weeping Rock area at Zion National Park on Tuesday created a waterfall-like effect, as dust cascaded off a cliff and was captured on video by several visitors at the park.

Report highlights solutions for epidemic of missing, murdered Indigenous Utahns

Native Americans make up only 1.5% of Utah's population, but they account for over 5% of the state's murder victims.

Colorado supermarket shooting suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

The defendant in a 2021 mass shooting that killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa entered his plea Tuesday after a judge ruled to move the case to trial.

'He's gonna be really good': Jazz's Taylor Hendricks seeing progress playing in G League

If everything breaks right, the Jazz see Taylor Hendricks as a defensive menace.

Utah Royals announce BYU, Davis alum Mikayla Cluff as club's first player after return

The team finalized a trade with the Orlando Pride for former BYU star and Kaysvile native Mikayla Cluff (Colohan) and the No. 26 pick in the 2024 NWSL Draft.

Biographer reflects back on the life of President M. Russell Ballard

A big loss and an amazing legacy, those are the words from the biographer of M. Russell Ballard, the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on Sunday night.

Ja'Quinden Jackson's tattoos tells the story of why he keeps fighting

Before every game, Ja'Quinden Jackson kisses one of the many tattoos on his body.

FDA warns Amazon against sale of unapproved eye drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it had sent a warning letter to Amazon related to sale of seven unapproved eye drops on the company's e-commerce platform.

How does the AG spend his time? Utah's top cop fighting to keep his calendar secret 

What's Utah's top law enforcer up to on a daily basis? Attorney General Sean Reyes is working to keep that a secret.

Fake delivery texts surge for the holidays. How you can avoid the scam

Porch pirates aren't the only bad guys banking on the holiday season's huge influx of deliveries. Other thieves are using phony delivery notifications via text or email to steal our money, our identities, or both.

Get the most out of your solar panels with these battery storage options

A solar panel system without battery storage is not ideal for a few reasons.

Journalism and bias in the age of 'fake news' — points and counterpoints

Journalism and bias in the age of 'fake news.'

Senate leader says chamber will try to quickly pass bill to avert shutdown

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday he would try to quickly pass legislation to keep the government funded, preventing a partial shutdown that would otherwise begin this weekend.

Boise State fires head coach ahead of high-strung duel for bowl-berth with Utah State

The Aggies are on the wrong side of a seven-game winning streak against the Broncos.

Her parents' bodies were dismembered and sold by a funeral home. She didn't know for years

A Utah woman and her family are among thousands of victims who are part of what investigators believe is the largest body-snatching case in American history.

'I want my baby back': An iconic jingle is making a comeback

One of the most recognizable jingles in history is making a return. You may not be able to get it out of your head.

Introducing the KSL.com Clean Simple Eats high school hoops players of the week series

KSL.com is partnering with Clean Simple Eats to highlight two high school hoops players of the week — one girl and one boy.

Weber County man charged with slashing wife with broken bottle

A West Haven man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill his wife with a broken glass bottle.

Federal investigators want cars to warn drivers if they're speeding

Federal accident investigators want automakers to install systems on all new vehicles that warn drivers when they go over the speed limit. They're also asking safety regulators to figure out how states can electronically limit speeds on vehicles driven by repeat traffic offenders.

A 'socialist student organization' shut down a conservative film screening on U. campus

A recent screening of a Daily Caller-produced documentary "Damaged: The Transing of America's Kids" at the University of Utah library was halted after student protesters disrupted a watch party organized by the Young Americans for Freedom chapter on Nov. 1.

Was your criminal record cleared under Utah's new law? Find out in 3 minutes with this online tool

Rasa Legal is on a mission to help clear as many eligible records as possible by removing the complicated and costly barriers that often get in the way of that process.

2 Utah men identified as victims of plane crash above Provo

The Utah County Sheriff's Office has identified two men from South Jordan and Springville who were killed in a plane crash Tuesday near Kyhv Peak above Provo.

After yearlong gap, Biden meets Xi and hails 'real progress'

President Joe Biden met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year on Wednesday for talks aimed at easing friction between the two superpowers over military conflicts, drug-trafficking and artificial intelligence.

Iconic west-side restaurant latest victim of growing gentrification, Salt Lake advocates say

El Asadero restaurant is set to be displaced to make way for a new apartment complex in Fairpark.

Police shoot, kill gunman in Magna after initially believing he had shot a woman

An armed man was shot and killed by police early Wednesday after officers thought he had entered a random home and then possibly shot a woman in the street.