World population up 75M this year, standing at 8B on Jan. 1

The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year's Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people. That is according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week.

Utah Supreme Court rejects appeal from death row inmate for 4th time

The Utah Supreme Court has denied an appeal for Troy Michael Kell, an inmate on death row, for the fourth time.

A year of economic 'resilience' for Utah, and the nation, as 2023 draws to a close

The cloud of economic pessimism that started the year has lifted a bit as 2023 closes out on a high note.

Madsen's hot hand sparks 2nd-half comeback in Utah win over Washington State

It may have been the start to Pac-12 play, but for the Runnin' Utes, it felt more like a "survive and advance" kind of night.

Google settles $5 billion consumer privacy lawsuit

Alphabet's Google has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of millions of people who thought they were doing their browsing privately.

How to dispose of real trees and what to recycle post-Christmas

Now that Christmas morning mayhem is in the rearview mirror, it's time to part ways with your Christmas tree, if it's real.

These were the 10 most-read KSL.com articles of 2023

2023 may have been a year of sport in Utah, but snow and tragedies garnered the most interest online.

How to avoid giving to a scammer posing as a charity

Charities all around the world are hopeful that you will be generous as the year wraps up.

Brigham City man sent to prison for fleeing, theft, drug possession and burglary

A Brigham City man has been sentenced to prison for multiple offenses after he was arrested following a police chase in August.

The 10 most-read KSL.com sports articles of 2023

It was a year of big returns for sports in 2023, with the NBA All-Star Game and Delta Center bringing back plenty of 90s nostalgia and the IOC announcing Salt Lake City as its preferred host for the 2034 Winter Olympics.

More monster waves will collide with California coast after injuring onlookers, causing flooding

A series of powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean are driving towering waves into the California coastline, triggering flooding and posing a significant risk to people and structures along the coast.

What's coming to Disney Plus and coming, going on Hulu in January

Here's a look at what's coming to Disney Plus and coming and going on Hulu in January

Lee says 14th Amendment doesn't apply to president and Trump should stay on ballot

Utah Sen. Mike Lee takes issue with the recent Maine decision to bar Trump from the state's primary ballot, arguing a provision of the 14th Amendment doesn't apply to the president.

Have You Seen This? Crews save Christmas gifts from family's car that crashed

Great teamwork by first responders helped save Christmas for a family after their car crashed in Florida earlier this week.

Local woman changes her life with 100-pound weight loss: Here is her secret

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

Driver killed on I-15 in Iron County crash

A 27-year-old man died Friday morning after his car crashed into a horse trailer on I-15, just outside of Hamilton Fort in Iron County.

Aly Khalifa has No. 14 BYU in passing lane as Big 12 play approaches

Nicknamed the "Egyptian Magician," Khalifa ascended to the No. 1 ranking in assist-to-turnover ratio with his 9-point, four-assist performance in last Friday's 101-59 win over Bellarmine.

4.8 million portable blenders recalled due to fire and laceration hazards

A popular line of portable blenders could pose a danger to customers, and the brand is asking owners to stop using them immediately because they can catch fire or slash people.

New group helps men find self improvement, community and purpose

Jimmy Rex created the men's community, We Are The They, which is focused on helping men find friends, mentors, brotherhood and improvement, the WATT Tribe is a group that could change your life.

Migration from California, other states still a huge factor in Utah's rising rent prices

Utah's rapid growth is not slowing down, and Californians are still leading the mass influx of people moving to the Beehive State.

Gunman shot Salt Lake store clerk 'for no apparent reason,' police say

A Utah man who was released from jail just over a month ago has been arrested again and accused of shooting a Salt Lake 7-Eleven clerk in the stomach "for no apparent reason."

Pierce Brosnan accused of trespassing in a Yellowstone thermal area

Pierce Brosnan has been in hot water plenty of times as an actor playing the secret agent James Bond. Now he's facing heat in real life. Brosnan has been cited on two charges of stepping out of bounds in one of Yellowstone National Park's thermal areas.

Perspective: Bring back 'happily ever after' in the movies

Films can show both female empowerment and the hope of a fulfilling, lifelong relationship.

Boy hit by car in Eagle Mountain expected to recover, family says

The family of a 10-year-old boy hit by a car in Eagle Mountain Tuesday said doctors are optimistic the boy will make a full recovery.

Marching toward madness: Utes postseason hopes on display as Pac-12 play begins

Sitting with a 9-2 record on the season, the Runnin' Utes are poised to make some noise this season.

Wasatch Peaks Ranch plans on hold, will face Utah Supreme Court scrutiny

Wasatch Peaks Ranch plans call for a high-end mountainside development, skiing facilities, a golf course and more in Morgan County.

Driver critically injured after striking tree in Taylorsville

A man was critically injured after the car he was driving struck a tree in Taylorsville Friday morning.

Demolition begins on troubled apartment project in Ogden

A demolition crew started tearing down large pieces of the troubled Union Walk Apartments early Thursday, making sure debris doesn't fall on neighboring buildings and pedestrians.

Woman crashes in Farmington after allegedly fleeing police in stolen vehicle

A woman was injured and arrested Friday after she crashed in Farmington while fleeing officers in a stolen vehicle, police said.

Midway family opens home for visitors to see nativity collection

Holly and Jack Zenger hate to put Christmas away because it means putting their many nativity scenes away too.

Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says

Officials say Russia has launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, killing at least 30 civilians in what an air force official calls the biggest aerial barrage of the war.

Patients face uncertainty as University of Utah Health's contract with Aetna is unresolved

U. Health is currently negotiating its contract with Aetna and told patients if an agreement is not reached, it may no longer be in-network for Aetna plans.

Riverdale police say missing foreign exchange student may be camping along Wasatch Front

Riverdale police said Saturday that it is possible that a 17-year-old foreign exchange student, who was officially reported missing on Friday, might be camping somewhere along the Wasatch Front.