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St. George down a ladder truck after forklift hits it head-on

02/07/2024 10:34pm
Fire truck Ladder 21 will be out of operation for several weeks after it was hit head-on by the driver of an industrial-sized forklift.

2 officers shot, injured at Philadelphia home that then burns. At least 6 people missing

02/07/2024 9:57pm
Authorities say at least six people are unaccounted for after two police officers were wounded by gunfire at a home in suburban Philadelphia that was soon after set on fire and consumed by the flames.

Does Utah need a new 'independent' state agency to oversee elections?

02/07/2024 9:35pm
New legislation creating an "independent state agency" in Utah to take over the lieutenant governor's job of overseeing elections isn't going to be considered during this session of the Utah Legislature.

Amari Whiting's near-triple double helps BYU women stun No. 18 Baylor 78-66

02/07/2024 9:09pm
Lauren Gustin poured in 23 points and 16 rebounds, and Amari Whiting added 14 points, eight rebounds and nine assists as the Cougars stunned No. 18 Baylor 78-66.

House OKs bill to enhance homelessness data reporting, reinstate 'code blue' camping mitigation

02/07/2024 9:05pm
The bill modifies how data is collected and exchanged, replaces the Utah Homelessness Council with a smaller board and changes requirements regarding a winter response and code blue plans.

Encounters at the US-Mexico border surged in December, underscoring immigration debate

02/07/2024 8:33pm
More than 300,000 undocumented immigrants were apprehended, deemed inadmissible or processed for expulsion in the month, the highest monthly figure by far since March 2020.

What's at stake in Trump's Supreme Court bid to stay on Colorado ballot

02/07/2024 8:05pm
The Supreme Court is set on Thursday to weigh Donald Trump's fight to stay on the ballot in Colorado in a case that carries high stakes not only for the former president, but also for the justices.

Orem man sent to prison for 'heinous' murder of girlfriend in front of children

02/07/2024 7:35pm
An Orem man was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for torturing and killing his girlfriend in front of at least one of their two children in 2022.

How lawmakers could amend DUI laws to address series of wrong-way crashes

02/07/2024 7:03pm
Utah lawmakers are considering changes to the state's drunken driving laws in the wake of a series of fatalities caused by wrong-way drivers.

Utah treasure hunt with $50,000 in prizes seeks fortune seekers, business sponsors

02/07/2024 7:00pm - SPONSORED
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More people are leasing new cars, but it's not for everyone

02/07/2024 6:32pm
Sticker shock is nearly universal for anyone looking for a new car and that has many drivers considering leasing their next car. But is it the right option for you?

Raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced is Coke's answer to desire for spicier options

02/07/2024 6:08pm
America's snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. Coca-Cola Spiced and Coca-Cola Spiced Zero Sugar will go on sale in the U.S. and Canada on Feb. 19.

'Embarrassed the state': Cox denounces school board member for post about student-athlete

02/07/2024 5:56pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson denounced Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline on Wednesday evening for her post on social media about a high school student-athlete and said Cline "embarrassed the state."

Kaysville police officer injured by self-inflicted gunshot sues holster manufacturer

02/07/2024 5:37pm
A Kaysville officer who accidentally shot herself while training is suing the company that made her holster, claiming there is a history of officers who have been injured by a design defect.

Avalanche warnings issued as heavy snow continues to pile up in Utah's mountains

02/07/2024 5:07pm
Utah Avalanche Center officials on Wednesday issued more backcountry avalanche warnings as heavy snow continues to pile up for a second atmospheric river in as many weeks.

Davis District bus driver arrested at school, accused of trying to meet young teen for sex

02/07/2024 4:34pm
A Davis School District bus driver was arrested Tuesday after police say he sent explicit videos and photos and arranged to meet with who he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

Dust from Great Salt Lake helps algal blooms thrive, study finds

02/07/2024 4:02pm
A new study is putting a large part of the blame for algal blooms on blowing dust.

2 killed in plane crash in Grand County

02/07/2024 3:48pm
Two people died in a plane crash near the Colorado border in Grand County on Wednesday.

Bryson Barnes, Davon Graham Jr highlight new additions to Aggies' 2024 signing class

02/07/2024 3:30pm
The Aggies' signing class features 30 new players: 14 four-year transfers, 10 junior college transfers, and six high school signees.

Have You Seen This? Teen's call for followers goes viral, spurs push to become Thai boxer

02/07/2024 3:30pm
Reed Harrington's plea spurred an unusual challenge — to train in Thailand, return to the U.S., become a mixed-martial arts champion and more.

Menzies officially opposes execution warrant, citing dementia and firing squad option he chose

02/07/2024 3:06pm
Ralph Menzies' attorneys officially contested his execution warrant Wednesday, following a notice they intended to oppose it and a request that the court consider his competency.

QUIZ: Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Take the quiz to learn some fun facts!

02/07/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
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3 seriously injured in multivehicle crash in Spanish Fork Canyon

02/07/2024 2:18pm
Three people were seriously injured in a crash in Spanish Fork Canyon near Sheep Creek, shutting down part of U.S. 6.

BYU rounds out 2024 signing class with pair of Bay Area LBs 'who can play right away'

02/07/2024 2:16pm
BYU's traditional signing day was quiet after signing the bulk of the roster in December's early date.

Utah lawmakers reject proposal to expand health coverage to more pregnant women

02/07/2024 1:48pm
A push to expand health coverage for low-income pregnant women in Utah is not moving forward.

2 men accused of paying teen girl they met on sugar daddy websites for sex

02/07/2024 1:04pm
A pilot in Ogden was charged Wednesday with meeting a teenage girl on a sugar daddy website and paying her and her teen friend for sex.

Crew member dies in accident on set of Marvel's 'Wonder Man'

02/07/2024 12:47pm
A crew member who was working on the Marvel Studios series "Wonder Man" has died following an accident on a set in California.

'It hurts deeply': District investigating allegations of racial slurs during Lehi High game

02/07/2024 12:12pm
The Alpine School District has launched an investigation into allegations that some Lehi High students yelled racial slurs at a biracial basketball player during a game Tuesday night.

Controlled releases planned at Utah Lake; Great Salt Lake commissioner asks for more

02/07/2024 12:03pm
Controlled water releases are set to begin at Utah Lake as it reaches maximum capacity, which are expected to benefit the Great Salt Lake.

Utah's congressional delegation opposed to border bill

02/07/2024 11:54am
Senate negotiators released the text of the much-anticipated bipartisan border security bill after months of negotiations.

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02/07/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
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Utah congressman switches vote to 'no' on Mayorkas impeachment — for this reason

02/07/2024 11:25am
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas narrowly avoided impeachment Tuesday, as the vote to oust him failed by a vote of 216-214.

What a Utah potluck looks like, according to AI

02/07/2024 11:23am - PARTNER
Red rocks and bearded man-beasts — what Utah looks like, according to AI

Utah Jazz trade Simone Fontecchio to Detroit

02/07/2024 11:23am
Simone Fontecchio has been one of the surprises of the season for the Utah Jazz, going from seldom-used role player to full-time starter.

Senate defeats border deal, but Ukraine, Israel aid may survive

02/07/2024 11:17am
Republicans in the Senate on Wednesday defeated a bipartisan effort to bolster border security that had taken months to negotiate, but said they could still approve aid for Ukraine and Israel that had been tied up in the deal.

2nd arrest made in beating of boy recorded and posted on social media

02/07/2024 10:49am
Two people have been arrested after police say videos were posted on social media showing a boy being beaten.

Sen. Mitt Romney on the border bill: Politics is now 'the art of the impossible'

02/07/2024 10:21am
Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "deeply disappointed" with the GOP's decision to walk away from the $118 billion border deal, which took months to negotiate.

Utah lawmakers pursue resolutions to honor Salvadorans, Pacific Islanders and refugees

02/07/2024 10:04am
The resolutions, coming as debate rages over the influx of undocumented immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border, are meant as messages of welcome to the varied communities.

$3 for a single McDonald's hash brown? Some customers are fed up and pushing back

02/07/2024 9:36am
Corporate America may be bumping up against the limit of its power to keep raising prices as consumers in some markets cry uncle.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: Bountiful's Taylor Harvey, Highland's Isaiah Drisdom

02/07/2024 9:01am
We tend to focus on seniors a lot of the time with players of the week, but this week's KSL.com Clean Simple Eats high school hoops players are two underclassmen.

Salt Lake City considers 'below market' 99-year lease with U. over new baseball stadium

02/07/2024 9:01am
Salt Lake City is close to finalizing a long-term lease with the University of Utah for a new baseball stadium at Sunnyside Park at a discount rate in exchange for money to improve the park.

'It's pretty irregular': Bountiful hit by multiple water leaks

02/07/2024 8:40am
Some people living in Bountiful went without running water for more than a day and a half. A post on the city's Facebook page shared the location of three separate leaks.

Heavy snow making it hard to reach Marine helicopter that crashed into mountains with 5 aboard

02/07/2024 8:23am
Rescuers were battling heavy snow to reach a Marine Corps helicopter carrying five troops that went down in a mountainous area outside San Diego.

Revamped Utah bill aims to exempt college athletes' NIL agreements from open records law

02/07/2024 8:05am
A new version of a bill to regulate name, image and likeness in Utah would exempt college athletes' NIL agreements submitted to public universities from the state's open records law, closing them off to any public scrutiny.

Gaining weight? Feeling rotten? Studies find possible genetic cause and ways to treat it

02/07/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
This problem can stem from exposure to harmful biotoxins like mold.

Gaining weight? Feeling rotten? Studies find possible genetic cause and ways to treat it

02/07/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
This problem can stem from exposure to harmful biotoxins like mold.

Family thanks Sanpete deputy for finding missing elderly woman in January snowstorm

02/07/2024 7:41am
A family is thanking a sheriff's deputy for saving a life after an 84-year-old woman went for a late-night drive in early January and got lost and stuck during a winter storm.

Haley loses Republican Nevada primary to 'none of these candidates'

02/07/2024 7:22am
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley suffered defeat in Nevada's primary on Tuesday, finishing behind ballots marked "none of these candidates" by supporters of Donald Trump, according to Edison Research.

57-year-old arrested when deputies find him at St. George restaurant with missing Layton girl

02/07/2024 6:51am
A former police officer was arrested by a Washington County sheriff's deputy who found him in a restaurant off I-15 with a girl reported as missing out of Layton hours earlier.

Exhausted by bad air: Is smog-eating tech something Utah should consider?

02/07/2024 6:17am
What if Salt Lake could address our pollution problem with technology that "eats" the smog? Several U.S. cities and countries are doing just that with surfaces treated with materials that "neutralize" smog. Is it a solution Utah should consider?

'We all love each other': Jazz savor potential last game together in win over Thunder

02/07/2024 12:28am
Tuesday was the last game before Thursday's NBA trade deadline, and the message was simple: If this is the last time this group plays together, let's make it count.