'Gag clauses' targeted by proposed bill

A controversial type of contract clause is on its way out in the Utah Legislature.

Deivon Smith leaves game early as Utah falls to Washington State 79-57 on the road

The injury bug continued for Utah on the road Wednesday night.

How a little-known insurance report can save homebuyers thousands

A little-known tool can help you get a peek into a home's history of damage before you buy it: a CLUE report.

North Korea appears to demolish 'reunification arch' as Kim Jong Un turns against ties with South

North Korea appears to have torn down a huge arch in its capital that symbolized reconciliation with South Korea, a week after leader Kim Jong Un dismissed decades of hopes for peaceful reunification with the war-divided peninsula's south.

Ring will no longer allow police to request doorbell camera footage from users

Amazon-owned Ring will stop allowing police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users.

Colorado-based company acquires land for another data center in Eagle Mountain

Eagle Mountain will soon be home to yet another data center, as Denver-based Tract — a developer of master-planned data center parks — announced last week it completed an acquisition of more than 668 acres of land west of Utah Lake.

As diversity bill races through Utah Legislature, university officials watch but remain silent

HB261, which would overhaul diversity, equity and inclusion programs, has House approval and now awaits final approval in the Senate.

Proposed bill would define what's allowed on personalized Utah license plates

A proposed Utah bill seeks to outline what language is and isn't acceptable on personalized licenses, following two failed attempts using a different route in recent years.

Sens. Mike Lee, Mitt Romney are celebrating National School Choice Week

A group of GOP senators — including Utah Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee — introduced a resolution to acknowledge this week as "National School Choice Week."

Elizabeth Smart wants more college students to get self-defense training

Elizabeth Smart is seeking funding so Smart Defense, a sexual violence prevention and self-defense program, can be offered at all of Utah's state-supported colleges and universities.

Peach takes center stage in 2024's color trends

Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year is Peach Fuzz, and RC Willey is all over it.

League coaches already impressed with 'Big 12-ish' crowds at BYU

With Noah Waterman hitting tough shot after tough shot en route to 17 points, BYU refused to let No. 4 Houston take the less-than-capacity crowd out of the game.

French mother sentenced to prison after leaving child to live alone for 2 years

A mother in France was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week for abandoning her 9-year-old child, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.

Boeing 757 lost nose wheel preparing for takeoff during rough stretch for plane maker

A Boeing 757 jet operated by Delta Air Lines lost a nose wheel while taxiing for departure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the incident.

Utah County no longer paying return postage on mail-in ballots

Starting with the primary election in 2024, voters must pay for their own stamp to send their ballot via the U.S. Postal Service.

Salt Lake man convicted in nearly decade-old triple homicide investigation

A Salt Lake was convicted Tuesday of aggravated murder and other charges in the 2014 deaths of three men. After killing them, police say he burned all three of their bodies.

Advisory issued as snow returns to Utah, but is a slowdown ahead?

Snow is back in Utah's forecast as an active winter pattern over the past few weeks could be slowing down for now.

Have You Seen This? Canine porch pirate makes off with delivery

A furry friend is seen moments before it steals a recently delivered package from a front porch.

Senators significantly alter transgender bathroom bill, cut sex-based limits on some restrooms

Utah senators on Wednesday changed a controversial transgender bathroom to remove some language barring transgender people from certain restrooms in government buildings, but not public schools.

Biden regulators target transaction declined fees, considered another type of bank 'junk fee'

The Biden administration proposed banning another type of bank "junk fee" on Wednesday, targeting fees that are typically charged by banks when a transaction is declined in real time.

More than munchies: How parents can be blunt with their kids when it comes to marijuana use

The effects that marijuana can have on the developing brain are fairly cut and dried, but what's less clear is how parents should navigate discussions with their kids when it comes to marijuana use.

Police shoot, kill man in Bluffdale after responding to medical call

Police in Bluffdale responding to a medical call shot and killed a man Wednesday after they say he pointed a gun at first responders.

A pastor tried to house the homeless. He ended up in court

The Rev. Chris Avell is battling with city officials in Bryan, Ohio, over his efforts to use his church as a homeless shelter.

Salt Lake County deputy charged with sexually abusing co-worker

A female Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy was charged Tuesday with forcible sexual abuse and accused of inappropriately touching a male co-worker.

'Prank war' gone wrong: Ogden man gets probation for shooting at teens

An Ogden man was sentenced to three years of probation after shooting at teens who threw eggs at him and friends who were camping. Prosecutors say he also fired toward an uninvolved truck.

This is the best money move for 2024 from Utah financial advisors

This is the No. 1 money move that could maximize your retirement savings in 2024 financial advisors Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker say.

Little-known insurance report error can cost you thousands in higher premiums

We know errors in credit reports can lead to much higher interest rates. But there's a different report where mistakes can cost you thousands more for your insurance.

Biden administration urges Supreme Court to reverse abortion pill curbs

A 2023 judicial decision that would curb access to the abortion pill threatens to harm the American health care system, President Joe Biden's administration told the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

Utah has lowest smoking rate in the country, report reveals

The American Lung Association's 2024 State of Tobacco Control report lauds Utah for its low smoking rate but gives mixed grades overall for the state's tobacco policies.

Russia accuses Kyiv of downing a military transport plane, killing all 74 aboard, including POWs

A Russian military transport plane crashed in a border region near Ukraine, and Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting it down, saying all 74 people aboard were killed, including 65 Ukrainian POWs. Russia offered no evidence, and Ukraine did not immediately confirm or deny it.

Trial opens as both sides weigh in on crash that killed 2 cyclists; multiple witnesses testify

The five-day jury trial is underway for the driver who reportedly struck and killed two cyclists during an annual ride in Washington County on April 9, 2022.

Newest apostle for Church of Jesus Christ speaks about hope, compassion and his feelings about his new calling

Elder Patrick Kearon said Heavenly Father's plan can bring optimism. He encouraged members to follow Jesus Christ's example of compassion.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: Lehi's Cooper Lewis, Copper Hills' Ellie Taylor

A high-scoring weekend for one and consistent leadership for another is the focus of this week's KSL.com High School Basketball Players of the Week, presented by Clean Simple Eats.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith officially makes a play for NHL

On Wednesday, the Smith Entertainment Group announced that it has formally requested the NHL to start an expansion process for a potential Utah franchise.

How one Utah company can help monetize your app idea

Transforming an idea into a fully functional app necessitates a dedicated team of developers who prioritize your vision and aspirations. This is where Utah Tech Labs comes into play.

Ford to recall nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs to secure trim pieces that can fly off in traffic

Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers.

Utah's youngest lawmaker is 'shooting big' at issues from homelessness to digital currency

With hardly one year in public office under his belt, the 26-year-old Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, has his eyes set on some of Utah's, and the nation's, most intractable problems.