Utah State dominates TCU to earn first NCAA Tournament win in 23 years

Though Utah State will be a massive underdog in the next round against Purdue, their first round tournament victory means more to their program than many understand.

Most losing Medicaid in Utah couldn't complete process to stay on

In Utah, 94% of the people dropped from Medicaid rolls recently lost coverage without any determination of being ineligible. Their application/review process had not been completed.

Senate inches toward passage of $1.2 trillion funding package in overnight vote

The Senate is inching closer to passage of a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after reaching agreement on a series of proposed amendment votes.

The powder keg of public land management in the West

Critics say draft resource management plans put forward by the Bureau of Land Management are slated to take more than 6 million acres off the table in Western states.

Royals score early, hang on for 2-1 win over North Carolina

The Utah Royals failed to score in last week's season opener but didn't take long to find the back of the net in the second match of their 2024 revival.

Doctors looking into why Utah has one of highest multiple sclerosis rates in nation

To help raise awareness for National MS Awareness Month, Tina Gomez, who has lived with multiple sclerosis for decades, shared her experiences with the condition, which affects a high number of Utahns

Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error

The U.S. Education Department says it discovered a calculation error in hundreds of thousands of student financial aid applications.

$10M in refund checks on their way, in Utah's largest-ever consumer settlement

Thousands of customers will get refunds after they bought into a celebrity real estate investment training scheme the FTC says left many "in financial ruin."

Rainn Wilson set to deliver Weber State University's commencement address

"The Office" actor Rainn Wilson, everyone's favorite assistant to the regional manager, will deliver the 2024 commencement address at Weber State University next month.

Second gentleman, White House official tout federal funding to remove lead pipes in SLC

U.S. second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced federal funds to upgrade the City Creek water treatment plant and remove lead pipes in Salt Lake City.

'It made me sick': Tyler Batty eager to turn around BYU's disappointing 2023 ending

"It made me sick, and I think it made a lot of guys sick," the senior told the KSL.com Cougar Beat podcast of the way BYU's 2024 season ended.

How to protect yourself from fake QR codes scammers use to steal money and info

Here's what you need to know about QR codes and protecting yourself from scammers.

Utah's unemployment for February remains steady

The Utah Department of Workforce Services released the state's job report for February on Friday morning. The February report shows Utah unemployment is stable with no change over the last month at 2.8%.

Review: 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' lands between nostalgia and missed opportunity

"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is a fun distraction, but ultimately leaves you wanting.

'Incredibly courageous': Kaysville honors officer who stopped 2 wrong-way drivers

So far this year, seven wrong-way crashes have left five people dead. On Thursday, Kaysville honored officer Kalawai Delos Santos, who has put himself at risk to stop two such drivers.

Police identify 2 homicide victims who could be tied to captured Idaho inmate and accomplice

Two elderly Idaho men whose deaths authorities say are possibly linked to an Idaho inmate and his accomplice, who allegedly helped him escape police custody on Wednesday, have been identified, Idaho State Police announced Friday.

Bodies of missing Blanding men found

The bodies of William Drew Bull and Christopher Alan Owens were found Friday. The owner of their Blanding house is charged with aggravated murder in their deaths.

Have You Seen This? Creepy 'spaghetti monster' washes up on shore

Beachgoers near Corpus Christi, Texas, are reporting something that looks alien.

Utah voters and leaders agree cheaper housing should be the state's No. 1 policy priority

The cost of living in Utah — thanks to expensive housing and inflation — is among the top concerns for the state's voters this year, according to a new poll.

SLC NCAA Tourney blog: Soundbites and quotes from Friday's press conferences

Get the latest news and updates from the KSL.com Sports staff as four teams prepare to face off for a chance to move on to the Sweet Sixteen.

Gunmen kill more than 60 in concert attack near Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility

Camouflage-clad gunmen opened fire at concertgoers with automatic weapons on Friday, killing at least 60 people and injuring 145 more in an attack claimed by Islamic State militants.

Cox optimistic Utah will end up with 'fair' Colorado River allocation as negotiations continue

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he's "optimistic" Utah and the six other Colorado River Basins states will be able to reach an agreement on how to share the river's vital water supply.

Workers dredge sediment in ponds along Logan River for better containment

As workers clean up last year's runoff that impacted the Logan River, they are implementing new changes to help contain sediment and prevent future flooding.

Internet-connected cars may share driver info with insurance companies

Some internet-connected vehicles are sharing our driving habits with our insurance companies.

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Russia and China have vetoed a U.S.-sponsored U.N. resolution calling for "an immediate and sustained cease-fire" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.

UK royal Kate undergoing chemotherapy after 'huge shock' of cancer discovery

Kate, Britain's princess of Wales, said Friday she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy after tests taken following major abdominal surgery in January revealed cancer had been present.

Utah lawmaker hints at Texas-style action, says new law aims to help get handle on immigration

A new law requires federal officials to inform Utah authorities in advance when they plan to send undocumented immigrants to the state. Could a Texas-style law arrest law be next?

Videos show police coaxing 'petrified' daughter of Ruby Franke out of closet

Prosecutors released child abuse case files against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Friday, including video of officers coaxing Franke's "petrified" daughter out of a closet where she was hiding.

8 Utah Baskin Robbins stores fined nearly $50K for violating child labor laws

Eight Baskin Robbins locations in Utah have been fined $49,833 by the U.S. Department of Labor for violating federal child labor laws, the department announced Thursday.

Test Drive: Ford's Bronco Sport is big in heart, small in size

While not as beefy and brawny as its more hardcore off-road brother, the Bronco Sport delivers respectable on-road manners and decent off-road performance in its own way.

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk

More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled after reports of some users receiving burns or lacerations.

How Democrats became the party of the jet set

The Democratic Party has had its greatest success when it sought to represent the common man and woman against the rich and powerful.

FBI tells passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight that lost a panel they might be crime victims

The FBI is telling people who were on board the Boeing 737 Max that lost a panel in midflight that they might be victims of a crime. In letters to some of the passengers, an FBI victim specialist says the case is currently under investigation by the FBI.

After upsetting end to March, was BYU basketball's 2023-24 season a success?

Through the Cougars' first Big 12 campaign, the team returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021 only to be bounced by an upstart A-10 champion.

'Religious extremism': Ruby Franke's journal details disturbing abuse of children

YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke's journal, released on Friday along with other investigation documents, details disturbing abuse that prosecutors say was motivated by "religious extremism."

'Let's dance': Kevin Bacon accepts Payson High's prom invite as 'Footloose' turns 40

Kevin Bacon, the actor who filmed many scenes of the iconic 1984 film "Footloose" at Payson High School, is coming back for one last prom before the current building is torn down.

UHP gives advice to avoid wrong-way drivers

Utah is already seeing a worrying trend of wrong-way drivers hitting the roads. But what can you do if you encounter one on the road?

2 teams, 1 family juggles March Madness with sons at BYU and Utah State

Emily Johnson will head from Omaha to Indianapolis after watching her son, Spencer Johnson and his BYU teammates lose a close game Thursday to Duquesne in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Utah troopers seize drugs worth $18.9M in I-15 stop near Pintura

A recent traffic stop on Interstate 15 and the ensuing drug bust — possibly valued at more than $18.9 million — underscores the battle being waged against the rise in synthetic drugs.

Grant program to fund coast-to-coast bicycle path without hitting a road

An ambitious plan for a biking and walking route stretching from Washington, D.C., to Washington state without using a road has been in the works for several years.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

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

No resolution in battle over 'key connection' to Logan trails

Logan trail users hoping to exercise in the spring weather have been running into a newly constructed gate, blocking access to the canyon and university, in a contentious property rights dispute.

House passes $1.2T bill to avoid shutdown, sends to Senate

The House has approved a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills just a few hours before funding for some key federal agencies is set to expire. The bill passed Friday by a vote of 286-134.

US less happy in annual list, decline driven by young adults

Finland has the happiest people in the world — for the seventh year in a row. And the United States has fallen out of the joyous top 20 for the first time since the World Happiness Report was first released in 2012.

The tale of how a rubber duckie cross-stitch artwork created a fun 'cult' of Provo college students

It all started when the Provo friends bought a cross-stitch baby announcement at a thrift store for their apartment. Who knew it would launch parties, friendships, a movie — and a mystery?