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Texas AG endorses Rachel Terry in crowded race for Utah attorney general

02/20/2024 10:32pm
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton throws his support for Rachel Terry in the race for Utah attorney general.

'We don't anoint kings': Defying Trump, Nikki Haley pledges to continue campaign

02/20/2024 10:12pm
Republican candidate Nikki Haley pledged to press ahead with her long-shot presidential bid on Tuesday, saying "we don't anoint kings in this country" and that she had no intention of dropping out after Saturday's nominating contest in South Carolina.

Utah Senate, House reach compromise on 'sensitive materials' bill

02/20/2024 10:02pm
Utah House and Senate lawmakers reached preliminary compromise on Tuesday on HB29, the measure fine-tuning the process governing removal of sexually explicit books from public school libraries.

Supreme Court declines to decide legality of excluding jurors based on religion

02/20/2024 9:41pm
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to decide the legality of excluding jurors on the basis of religion, turning away a Missouri agency's bid to reverse a lesbian worker's win in a workplace bias lawsuit.

Aggies make statement, beat No. 19 San Diego State 68-63 at home

02/20/2024 9:28pm
In a close affair, the Aggies' lead was cut to just 1 point late in the game. But the Aggies held the Aztecs scoreless through nearly four full minutes of the final five minutes of game play.

Utah business leaders, homelessness officials urge lawmakers to approve $193M budget request

02/20/2024 9:28pm
The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and State Homeless Director Wayne Niederhauser urged the Utah Legislature to approve the governor's homeless appropriation budget request on Tuesday.

No. 25 BYU bounces back with 78-71 win over No. 11 Baylor

02/20/2024 9:23pm
Aly Khalifa totaled 14 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as the Cougars got past Baylor 78-71 in front of an announced crowd of sold-out crowd of 17,978 at the Marriott Center.

Protecting K-9s in the line of duty: Intermountain Life Flight announces new program

02/20/2024 9:03pm
Intermountain Life Flight announced a new program Tuesday that will be able to provide quick medical support to police dogs who are injured in the line of duty.

Pet Gila monster bites Colorado man, who dies in what experts call a 'rare event'

02/20/2024 8:33pm
The Jefferson County coroner in Colorado has confirmed that a 34-year-old man died this month, days after being bitten by one of his two pet Gila monsters.

Former Davis High secretary pleads guilty to using school funds for herself

02/20/2024 8:02pm
A former secretary at Davis High School has pleaded guilty to using school credit cards to make personal purchases, including new flooring for her home.

Bill to 'simplify' lawsuit over Utah's abortion trigger ban passes House committee

02/20/2024 7:35pm
A Utah bill aimed at simplifying legal questions surrounding Utah's near-total abortion ban cleared a House committee Tuesday, though opponents accused Republicans of trying to impact ongoing litigation.

'We have to get this one right,' lawmaker says of Utah school safety bill

02/20/2024 7:03pm
Utah lawmakers, state officials and parents pushing for school safety reform spoke in support of HB84. The bill would establish a statewide system for school safety incidents.

5 ways to improve your Utah home's winter air quality

02/20/2024 7:00pm - SPONSORED
While Utah's outdoor air quality receives a lot of attention, health experts say it's just as important to pay attention to indoor air quality.

RSL banking on returning production in 2024, but will it be enough to compete?

02/20/2024 6:27pm
The Claret and Cobalt will know very early on whether or not they have what it takes to match up with the best of MLS.

Welcome to the 'Hotel California' case: The trial over handwritten lyrics to Eagles classic

02/20/2024 6:02pm
A noted rare-book dealer, a former Rock & Roll Hall of Fame curator and a collectibles seller are charged with conspiring to own and try to sell manuscripts of that song's lyrics.

Neuralink's first human patient able to control computer mouse through thinking, Musk says

02/20/2024 5:32pm
The first human patient implanted with a brain chip from Neuralink appears to have fully recovered and is able to control a computer mouse using their thoughts, the startup's founder Elon Musk said late on Monday.

Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, comedian Henry Cho among keynote speakers for RootsTech 2024

02/20/2024 5:04pm
Four keynote speakers with a variety of backgrounds were announced on Tuesday for this year's upcoming RootsTech, a family history conference hosted by FamilySearch.

Utah businessman first to submit signatures for 3rd Congressional District ballot

02/20/2024 4:32pm
Entrepreneur Case Lawrence announced Monday he had collected the 7,000 signatures required to get on the Republican primary election ballot for the 3rd Congressional District.

Have You Seen This? Local college basketball fans line up over reporter's visit to Utah

02/20/2024 4:28pm
College basketball reporter Jeff Goodman, who works for Stadium and Field of 68 Media, took a trip to Utah to visit four Division I programs in the northern half of the state — and fans loved it.

St. George police arrest man wanted in connection with Colorado attempted murder case

02/20/2024 4:05pm
A call about a suspicious vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in St. George ended with a couple of arrests, including one person wanted in connection with an attempted murder in Colorado.

Church of Jesus Christ announces name change for Provo temple

02/20/2024 3:26pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that the temple serving BYU students and the Provo Utah Missionary Training Center will be renamed as part of its reconstruction.

Nikki Haley to visit Utah next week ahead of Super Tuesday presidential caucus votes

02/20/2024 3:03pm
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will visit Utah next Wednesday, ahead of the state's GOP presidential preference poll during caucus meetings on Super Tuesday.

How these Utah influencers are navigating success and realities in a $250B industry

02/20/2024 2:35pm
Do you have what it takes to make an income in the content creator economy? Many young adults seem to think they can and they aspire to become influencers.

Legislators punt on adding renter, advocate to housing affordability panel

02/20/2024 2:06pm
A Utah legislative committee voted not to advance a bill that would have added a renter and housing advocate to the state's Commission on Housing Affordability.

2 adults are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl celebration

02/20/2024 1:09pm
Missouri prosecutors said Tuesday that two adults have been charged with murder in last week's shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade.

Is the Atlantic diet ready to challenge the Mediterranean for health honors?

02/20/2024 12:44pm
New research suggests that the "Atlantic" diet may compete with the Mediterranean diet for top honors when it comes to healthy food choices.

Republican lawmakers urge Biden to deactivate campaign TikTok account

02/20/2024 12:34pm
A group of 18 Republican lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to deactivate his campaign's TikTok account citing national security concerns.

University of Utah board of trustees votes to retain test-optional admissions policy

02/20/2024 12:09pm
Over the past few years, prospective students applying to the University of Utah have not been required to submit standardized test scores to be considered for admission. Now, the policy is here to stay.

Cache County election worker faces felony accusing him of forging election document

02/20/2024 11:37am
A Cache County election worker was charged Friday with doctoring accuracy tests for voting tabulation machines.

Why Tanner McKee is looking forward to the Eagles' 2024 season opener in Brazil

02/20/2024 11:17am - PARTNER
The Latter-day Saint QB just finished his rookie season in the NFL.

Warning, advisories issued as another atmospheric river arrives in Utah

02/20/2024 11:04am
This month is quickly rising up the charts as one of the wettest Februaries on record in parts of Utah, and there's more rain and snow on the way.

Patrick Kinahan: All-Star game continues to stain NBA

02/20/2024 10:29am
Some 49 years ago a father and his young son, both basketball fanatics, attended a game that created a memory that was well worth the modest price of admission.

Cases on the clock: KSL investigates lengthy delays in SL County's police use-of-force decisions

02/20/2024 10:02am
Months and years tick by as Salt Lake County's top prosecutor weighs whether he'll clear or charge officers in police shootings. The KSL Investigators explore the cost of that wait.

Supreme Court weighs bid to challenge debit card 'swipe fee' rule

02/20/2024 9:47am
The Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to hear a bid to revive a lawsuit aimed at invalidating a contentious debit card "swipe fee" rule in a case with the broad potential to make federal regulations more vulnerable to legal challenges.

Franke, Hildebrandt to spend years, maybe decades in prison for 'concentration camp-like' abuse

02/20/2024 9:31am
Popular vlogger Ruby Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were each sentenced to four consecutive terms of one to 15 years in prison Tuesday for abusing Franke's children.

Missing Tooele mother of 2 found dead in Salt Lake City

02/20/2024 9:17am
The body of a missing Utah mother was discovered in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night, Tooele police said.

Bill seeks to transfer federal land around state parks to Utah

02/20/2024 8:42am
Utah Republicans Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Celeste Maloy introduced a bill last week that would transfer the ownership of parcels of federal land to the state at no cost.

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt to be sentenced Tuesday; possible for victims to speak

02/20/2024 8:18am
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt will be sentenced on Tuesday after they each pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse.

A kids introduction to the symphony — experience Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf' and 'An Outer Space Adventure!'

02/20/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Designed specifically for the youngest music lovers, the Utah Symphony's Family Series brings three delightful and engaging performances to the stage each year

Utah bill would lower qualifications to perform some eye surgeries

02/20/2024 7:55am
Everyone deserves quality access to eye care – but a bill making its way through the Utah legislature is causing some controversy. 

Police: 9-year-old Tooele child arrested after shooting, killing family member

02/20/2024 7:27am
A 9-year-old child was arrested after police say the child shot an adult family member, who later died from his injuries.

Astronomers find what may be the universe's brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day

02/20/2024 7:22am
Astronomers have discovered what may be the brightest object in the universe. The record-breaking quasar has a black hole at its heart that's so big and growing so fast that it swallows the equivalent of a sun a day.

Capital One to buy Discover Financial in $35.3B all-stock deal

02/20/2024 6:51am
Warren Buffett-backed consumer bank Capital One plans to acquire credit card issuer Discover Financial Services in an all-stock transaction valued at $35.3 billion to create a global payments giant, the companies said on Monday.

New report shows the effect of job market and workforce shortages by state

02/20/2024 6:15am
The job market has gradually recovered since the pandemic. However, 2.1 million workers are still missing from the workforce compared to February 2020.