Middle school sewing class brings kindergarteners' designs to life

Some Utah kindergartners were told they would be giving their drawings to middle school students but they didn't know the reason why. It turned out to be a memorable collaboration.

'He made me feel really special': Family shares impact of Price fire chief following his death

As the city of Price prepares to say goodbye to Fire Chief Fitzgerald Petersen, a Holladay family is sharing the impact Petersen had on their son as he battled a brain tumor.

New Mexico extends oil, gas leasing ban around Chaco park, an area sacred to Native Americans

New oil and natural gas leasing will be prohibited on New Mexico state land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park for the next 20 years.

South Salt Lake officer convicted of DUI would have been fired had he not resigned, mayor says

South Salt Lake Mayor Cherie Wood defended the city's handling of a former lieutenant who was convicted of DUI last month.

Who are the victims of domestic violence in Utah, and how are they dying?

The Deseret News and KSL NewsRadio analyzed all 109 homicides during a five-year span to answer a few simple, yet grim questions: Who is dying of domestic violence in Utah, how are they dying, and who is killing them?

West Valley officer cleared in shooting of man who opened fire during traffic stop

A West Valley City police officer who shot and injured a suspected impaired driver who opened fire on her in April will not face charges, the Salt Lake County district attorney announced on Friday.

'8 Passengers' mom Ruby Franke to accept plea agreement in abuse case, lawyer says

A popular YouTube vlogger charged with six counts of felony child abuse is expected to accept a plea agreement in 5th District Court on Monday, the law firm representing her announced Friday.

Utah Royals round out roster with 2 picks in NWSL Expansion Draft

The Utah Royals reached the bare minimum of 11 players earlier this week in a flurry of trades but used Friday's NWSL Expansion Draft to add two more players on the offensive side of the ball.

First postpartum depression pill now available in the US, drugmakers say

The first oral pill approved in the United States to treat postpartum depression is now available by prescription, according to the drugmakers.

Tooele County School District faces $50M funding cut, pleads with Legislature not to pull funding

The Tooele School District is pleading with state lawmakers not to pull $50 million from its current school funding budget after a program change.

Federal judge denies effort to keep wolves out of Colorado

Ranchers this week argued the federal government failed to do a sufficient review of the ramifications of the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado, with the case coming under review by a federal judge.

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia gets 2 years in prison for child neglect

The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia has been sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect.

Help may be coming for pregnant women with extreme morning sickness

A near-debilitating form of morning sickness experienced by some pregnant women may be caused by the woman's reaction to a hormone the fetus releases in the early stage of pregnancy. The findings offer hope of preventing or treating the extreme nausea, which is called hyperemesis gravidarum.

Have You Seen This? Scrape-and-run driver leaves nasty gash in Porsche

A Porsche isn't even necessarily safe in your driveway these days.

New NCAA decision paves way for BYU's Adams, Utah's Smith to play immediately

The NCAA reached an agreement Friday that would pave the way for athletes seeking a waiver to play immediately for the rest of the season.

Water managers determine cause of mysterious yellow water reported in Davis, Weber counties

Water managers say they believe they now know why water turned yellow at several homes across northern Utah last week.

Civil rights lawyer calls on Grantsville school to investigate alleged racist bullying, assault

A Utah civil rights lawyer is calling on a Tooele County elementary school to investigate alleged incidents of racist bullying that he said led to an assault against a student on Thursday.

Matthew Perry died from effects of drug ketamine, coroner says

An autopsy report on "Friends" star Matthew Perry says he died from the acute effects of the drug ketamine.

Teen sick with cancer goes home to a house without heat, hot water or power

A 14-year-old Orem girl battling cancer is home from the hospital just in time for Christmas, but that home is without heat, gas, or power because of the cost of the treatments. 

Utah auto dealership earns national recognition for trustworthy service

Young Automotive Group's Layton service department has received national recognition from Volkswagen for the second year in a row.

Giuliani must pay $148M to Georgia election workers in defamation trial

Rudy Giuliani must pay more than $148 million in damages to two former Georgia election workers he defamed through false accusations that they helped rig the 2020 election against Donald Trump, a jury decided on Friday.

Michigan court rejects challenges to Trump's spot on 2024 primary ballot

The Michigan Court of Appeals won't stop former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's 2024 Republican primary ballot. The court turned aside challenges from critics who argue that Trump's role in the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol disqualifies him.

Review: 'Wonka' is a whimsical treat for the eyes and the feel-goods

Even though it's not a Christmas movie, "Wonka" is a perfect film for the holiday season.

Colorado man sentenced to 92 months in prison for trafficking 140 pounds of meth into Utah

A Colorado man was sentenced to 92 months in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking 140 pounds of meth into Utah.

Final resorts preparing to open for Utah ski season

It's cold in Utah and that's good news for ski resorts, including Cherry Peak where they are getting ready to fire up the snow machines. The recent warm spell made things tough there.

Israeli military says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza

The Israeli military says it has mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages during its ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

Burying Salt Lake City railroad lines would cost $3B-$5B, so what are the benefits?

Salt Lake City sees plenty of value in burying railroad lines near the heart of the city, but such a plan would be quite costly.

New treatment can reduce loose and saggy skin without surgery

If you're not in the market for a surgical facelift, but would still benefit from tighter facial skin, there's an in-office procedure that might be the treatment for you.

State Sen. Mike Kennedy considering run for Utah's 3rd District House seat

State Sen. Mike Kennedy, R-Alpine, on Friday announced he's exploring running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat which is currently held by Rep. John Curtis.

Analysis: How conservative media companies are taking on Hollywood

Media companies like the Daily Wire are competing for the leisure time of social conservatives — and their disposable income. 2023 has been a very good year for them.

Defense team given access to Idaho home where students were killed before demolition

The defense team for a man accused of killing four University of Idaho students has been given access to the off-campus home where the deaths occurred so they can gather photos, measurements and other documentation before the house is demolished.

With NCAA transfer waivers in flux, Utah's Deivon Smith left to weigh his options

Play and hope the West Virginia order continues for the duration of the season, or play and risk the remaining part of the season.

Utah school districts hit with bomb threat hoax that swept through Idaho, Wyoming earlier

The Utah Department of Public Safety on Friday said it is aware of "multiple bomb threat emails" targeting some Utah school districts but has deemed the threats to be hoaxes.

Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns

Three major retailers — Amazon, Target and Walmart — say they're suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for early bowl games of college football

Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Get Gephardt helps Riverton couple stuck paying for 2 smartphones they didn't order

Imagine paying for two phones a wireless company sent you by mistake and the company won't fix. When it happened to a Riverton couple, they decided to Get Gephardt.

Men charged with killing 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, to sell on black market

A federal grand jury indictment says two men killed about 3,600 birds, including bald and golden eagles, during a "killing spree" on Montana's Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere. Federal authorities say the men then sold eagle parts on a black market.

'Everything happened so fast': Survivor of Parleys Canyon wrong-way crash urges caution

One of the drivers injured in a deadly Wednesday night wrong-way crash in Parleys Canyon urged others to be ready for whatever is just down the road.

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.

Car stolen a few days after Thanksgiving is found by a stranger in a 'Christmas miracle'

The only thing worse than having your car stolen is having it happen around the holidays.

Prince Harry was phone-hacking victim and editors knew, London court rules

Prince Harry scored the biggest win yet in his legal war against British tabloids on Friday when London's High Court ruled he had been a victim of phone hacking and other unlawful acts by Mirror Group journalists with the knowledge of their editors.

As horse riding soars in Bryce Canyon, park service looks to tighten reins on reservations

The clickety-clop sound of hoofs in Bryce Canyon National Park is increasing, and the National Park Service is asking for public input on a new policy.

A novel approach to domestic violence helps families avoid homelessness

Domestic violence is a leading cause of homicide in Utah. A novel approach seeks to keep women and children from moving into a shelter, while rehabilitating abusive men.