Locals in the NFL: Best available prospects from Utah ahead of Day 2 of 2024 NFL draft

Here's a look at the best available local prospects to be selected Friday and Saturday.

Alleged Utah employee charged with sexual battery after skirt-dispute video goes viral

A southern Utah woman was arrested Wednesday and accused of sexual battery after police say she approached another woman whose skirt she deemed to be too short and tugged on it at a restaurant.

Building legacy: Clark Ivory follows dad's footsteps, named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in our City

Ivory Homes CEO Clark Ivory on Thursday night was honored with the 45th annual Giant in our City award.

Alabama lawmakers advance 'harmful' materials bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians

Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted for providing "harmful" materials or programs to minors. The Alabama bill removes the existing exemption for public libraries in the state's obscenity law.

US birthrate hit new low in 2023

U.S. women are starting families later and having fewer children, some forgoing having kids entirely. The U.S total fertility rate hit its lowest point, falling to a record 1.62 births per woman.

Slow growth, inflation deliver economic double whammy to kick off '24

A Thursday U.S. Commerce Department report delivered a double dose of disappointing economic data with findings showing overall economic growth slowed more than expected in the first quarter of the year and inflation made another surprisingly robust uptick.

Palestinian advocates build Salt Lake memorial for Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war

A contingent of pro-Palestinian advocates is installing a memorial to Palestinians killed in the Israel-Hamas war at the Salt Lake City-County Building.

4 men arrested after laughing gas, marijuana allegedly found in car during Cedar City traffic stop

Four men were arrested early Wednesday following a traffic stop in Cedar City, during which police say they found nitrous oxide and marijuana inside their vehicle.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong encourages graduates to 'become their best BYU gospel self'

On Thursday, the 2023-24 school year culminated in commencement exercises for 7,198 graduates, who were invited to become their "best BYU gospel self."

Weber County leaders mulling scaled-back $30.8M jail upgrade plan

After failure of a ballot question last November calling for up to $98 million in bonding for jail upgrades and a new sheriff's office structure, Weber County officials are considering a scaled-back plan.

'I wonder what he can do in 3 months': How the Smiths won over Utah's new NHL club

The team that made up the Arizona Coyotes had been essentially left in the dark as a deal was worked out for their futures. They got some answers last Thursday.

Net neutrality restored as federal agency votes to regulate internet providers

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday restored "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers from favoring some sites and apps over others.

Layton crossing guard is going above and beyond to keep kids safe

In one Layton neighborhood, a crossing guard is making all the right moves to keep people safe.

Worker in Bluffdale killed by falling concrete slabs

An employee working for a concrete product manufacturer was killed Thursday after large concrete panels fell on him in Bluffdale and trapped him underneath, fire officials said.

Utah playing crucial role in Biden administration's plan to expand, modernize electrical grid

Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday paid a visit to a Rocky Mountain Power substation in Salt Lake City to highlight the Biden administration's latest efforts to strengthen and expand the nation's electric grid while continuing to deploy clean energy.

Tired of expensive vacation rentals? Utah startup is changing how you vacation

There's a new way to own a vacation home for a fraction of the price.

Holladay neighbors assess damage, begin cleanup after dynamite detonation

Neighbors in Holladay are figuring out what it'll take to clean up and who's paying for the damage, after a massive home explosion with planned dynamite detonation.

Have You Seen This? Rams ring in 2024 NFL draft with turf field on beach

The Los Angeles Rams are embracing their coastal identity by building a 60-yard turf football field on Hermosa Beach ahead of Thursday's NFL draft.

US judge upholds Trump's $83.3M defamation loss, rejects new trial

A federal judge on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's bid to throw out an $83.3 million defamation verdict in favor of the writer E. Jean Carroll, who said the former president defamed her after she accused him of raping her decades ago.

KSL.com news stories now available to read in Spanish

KSL.com has added a new function that allows readers to read news stories in Spanish. The new service aims to broaden KSL's reach to Utah's growing Spanish-speaking community.

Man convicted in Bangerter Highway killing sentenced to minimum of 30 years

A man accused of stabbing another man and then pushing his body out of a moving vehicle onto the Bangerter Highway in 2022, was sentenced this week to a long prison term.

How a single quirk in the U.S. Constitution could trigger an electoral disaster

Here's how third-party candidates can disrupt presidential elections.

Tabloid publisher says he wrangled with Trump over who should buy story of alleged affair

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump's criminal trial on Thursday that he wrangled with Trump and his former lawyer ahead of the 2016 election over who should buy the silence of women who said they had sexual encounters with him.

Salt Lake gang 'shot caller' charged with killing 2, now linked to 4th shooting

A man who has been arrested or charged in connection with three Salt Lake County shootings, including a double homicide in Magna, now faces charges tied to a fourth shooting from 2021.

Southwest to stop service to 4 airports in wake of rising losses, Boeing delivery problems

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets from Boeing.

Cleanup underway at Sugar House Park after semi crashes, spills fuel in Parleys Canyon

Cleanup is underway at Sugar House Park after a semitruck crashed in Parleys Canyon, spilling 200 gallons of diesel fuel on Thursday.

'Sacrifices' will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake

With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key bridge wreckage in Baltimore

The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. A bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag passed through the new 35-foot channel Thursday morning, headed for St. John, Canada.

FTC sends $5.6M in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect private video footage from outside access.

Utah teacher in running for 'America's Favorite Teacher'

A Utah man is steps away from becoming "America's Favorite Teacher," as the nationwide contest narrows down its top five this week. Cole Wilkes, of Foxboro Elementary, is in first place for the Reader's Digest contest that will award him $25,000 and a trip to Hawaii should he win.

Man arrested, accused of filming woman in Salt Lake dressing room

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of using his cellphone to try and record a woman in a store dressing room last fall.

'Definitely human-caused': Brush fire flares up at Brooks Nature Park in St. George

Firefighters and first responders worked quickly to suppress a brush fire at Brooks Nature Park that for a brief period Wednesday night threatened an adjacent home.

Daybell assigned many 'light' or 'dark' ratings and discussed them with family, officer testified

An investigator testified Thursday in Chad Daybell's murder trial about how Daybell would assign multiple people "light" and "dark" ratings, depending on what level of evil he believed a person had.

Video shows SUV pushing parked car across street and into Orem house

Neighbors say homeowners avoided injury Wednesday in a car-versus-house ordeal that surveillance video shows apparently happened when an SUV pulled up behind a parked car and then pushed it across the street.

Fire at egg supplier in northern Utah won't cause prices to increase, company says

A fire at one of the top suppliers of eggs in Utah has sparked the question of whether egg prices and supplies will be impacted. 

9 Utah businesses making eco-friendly strides

Utah's business landscape is undergoing a shift to sustainability as companies across the state are stepping up their efforts to embrace eco-friendly practices.

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it's less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.

Appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction

New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction.

Only chimney remains after Utah house containing old dynamite detonated in Holladay

A chimney and the smell of smoke was all that remained of a home in Holladay Wednesday after a significant amount of old dynamite was discovered inside.