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Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in Columbia University raid

04/30/2024 10:42pm
New York City police raided Columbia University late on Tuesday to arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some of whom had seized an academic building, and to remove a protest encampment the Ivy League school had sought to dismantle for nearly two weeks.

Rep. Blake Moore, Treasury Secretary Yellen argue over Trump-era tax cuts

04/30/2024 10:32pm
Tax policy has an impact on the economy. Utah Rep. Blake Moore, the vice chairman of the Republican Conference, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen could at least agree on that much.

Tandem bike riders taken to hospital after hitting deer near entrance to Zion National Park

04/30/2024 9:49pm
Two people riding a tandem bicycle on Sunday evening collided with a deer near the south entrance of Zion National Park, authorities say.

Salt Lake City opens first community orchard. Here's how it will be used

04/30/2024 9:06pm
Salt Lake City completed its first community orchard after years of planning, but it may take several more years for residents to enjoy its fruits.

Alpine School District moves forward with study of 2 potential reconfiguration options

04/30/2024 8:33pm
The Alpine School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted to continue studying two potential options for how Utah's largest school district could be reconfigured going forward.

2nd day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer's arrest

04/30/2024 8:05pm
About 200 people who started protesting for a second day at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus moved their demonstration to the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday night.

Here's everything coming and going on Netflix in May

04/30/2024 8:05pm
Here's a look at what's coming to Netflix in May.

US home prices rose in February at the fastest pace in more than a year

04/30/2024 7:35pm
U.S. home-price growth accelerated in February at the fastest annual pace since November 2022, a sign that America's housing market remains tough amid elevated mortgage rates.

Survey: Utah voters say state is on the wrong track heading into elections

04/30/2024 7:03pm
More than 60% of Utahns believe the state is on the wrong track and their quality of life is worse now than it was five years ago, according to a new survey from the Utah Foundation.

Man charged with stealing over $7M in treasury checks in Utah, other states

04/30/2024 6:52pm
A man deposited six stolen checks worth over $7 million across banks in Utah, Nevada and Washington, according to a federal indictment unsealed Monday.

4 students at Roy High School taken into custody after allegedly brandishing handgun

04/30/2024 6:22pm
Four students were taken into custody Tuesday after police said they flashed gang signs and brandished a loaded gun.

Democrats say they will save Speaker Mike Johnson's job if Republicans try to oust him

04/30/2024 6:02pm
House Democrats say they will vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson's job should some Republican lawmakers seek to remove him from the position, avoiding a repeat of when eight Republicans joined with Democrats to oust his predecessor, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say

04/30/2024 5:33pm
Police in North Carolina say they're still sorting out how four officers were killed and four others wounded Monday in suburban Charlotte.

Key testimony so far from witnesses in Chad Daybell trial

04/30/2024 5:01pm
Here is a summary of some of the testimony from prosecution witnesses during the first 13 days of Chad Daybell's murder trial in Boise.

Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service

04/30/2024 4:33pm
Walmart, which launched its health centers five years ago, said Tuesday that "there is not a sustainable business model for us to continue."

4 attacked driver in road rage case after boss called employees to beat man up, charges say

04/30/2024 4:05pm
Four Utah County men face charges in an attack of a driver after a road rage incident. One man called three of his co-workers to come beat up the other driver, charges say.

'The Letter Season 2': The changing colors of the chameleon

04/30/2024 3:46pm
"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Convicted rapist seeks parole 4 years after victim took her own life

04/30/2024 3:01pm
A man convicted of raping an 18-year-old woman at gunpoint in 2012 is seeking parole. The woman he assaulted died by suicide in 2020 due to emotional trauma inflicted on her.

Utah radon expert cautions: 'It is imperative to test for radon in Utah'

04/30/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
One in three Utah homes have a high level of radioactive gas that causes lung cancer—and most Utahns don't know it.

T. rex is at the center of a debate over dinosaur intelligence

04/30/2024 2:36pm
A new study says large predator dinosaurs like the T. rex were not dim-witted as previously believed.

Utah motel manager charged with rape

04/30/2024 1:55pm
The manager of a motel in Fillmore was charged Tuesday with rape and object rape, first-degree felonies.

Phil Lyman sues after independent adviser declares running mate ineligible

04/30/2024 1:26pm
Gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman on Monday sued the state's top election officials after his running mate was declared ineligible to run for lieutenant governor.

Highest-ranking Utah singer on 'American Idol' since David Archuleta gets eliminated

04/30/2024 12:38pm - PARTNER
Kaibrienne Richins made it all the way to the 'American Idol' top 8 before being eliminated Monday night. Her eighth-place finish makes Richins the first singer from Utah to make it this far since David Archuleta

Former Salt Lake police officer sentenced to jail for pinning man with truck

04/30/2024 12:31pm
Former police officer Thomas Caygle was sentenced to jail time Monday, two months after he was found guilty of negligently operating his truck during an Ogden traffic accident.

'Things could change real quick for us': Weber County avoids weekend flooding; officials on alert

04/30/2024 12:05pm
Water levels in Weber County are high, and officials are staying on alert. This past weekend, the sheriff's office warned people to avoid streams and rivers due to rising waters, but no flooding took place.

US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, sources say

04/30/2024 11:54am
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. It would recognize the medical uses of cannabis. However, it would not legalize marijuana outright for recreational use.

2nd man sent to prison in 'senseless' killing during 'a fight with a kid'

04/30/2024 11:23am
Enrique Deloza, 28, was sentenced Monday to two consecutive prison terms of one to 15 years for getting in a "fight with a kid" and stabbing a 15-year-old boy to death in Salt Lake City.

Supreme Court won't halt Texas age verification for online porn

04/30/2024 11:04am
The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to block a Texas law requiring online age verification in order to access pornographic websites.

Patrick Kinahan: Eschewing NBA, Young professes instant love for BYU

04/30/2024 10:33am
Most young assistant coaches in the NBA presumably have their eyes on the grand prize, to slide over a few feet on the bench.

Here's how many investors and cash buyers are in Utah's housing market

04/30/2024 10:01am
Home prices are high, and so are mortgage rates. That might make you wonder, who's actually able to buy houses in Utah right now?

Is Tesla's Autopilot safe? Legal challenges abound

04/30/2024 9:29am
Tesla has, so far, won or settled wrongful death cases claiming the electric car maker's Autopilot driving assist feature is unsafe and led to fatal accidents.

How Kevin Young secured the commitment of 4-star prospect Brody Kozlowski

04/30/2024 9:02am
Kevin Young reached out to Kozlowski almost immediately following his press conference, laying out more specifics regarding his methods of development.

Can you save money by shipping your luggage instead of checking it?

04/30/2024 8:40am
KSL's inflation buster Matt Gephardt tests whether shipping your luggage to your destination ahead of your trip can save you time and money.

Walmart launches store-label food brand as it seeks to appeal to younger shoppers

04/30/2024 8:23am
Walmart is launching its biggest store-label food brand in 20 years in terms of its breadth of items. It's an attempt to appeal to younger customers who are not brand loyal and want chef-inspired foods priced more affordably.

As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake's recovery

04/30/2024 8:03am
The Great Salt Lake continues to improve from a record low in 2022, but Utah natural resources officials recently took trips to two other sites to learn what may help keep the lake's recovery going.

University of Utah Health's living kidney donor program is saving additional lives

04/30/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
This year is shaping up to be record-breaking for living kidney donation at University of Utah Health's Transplant Center.

Fire near Oak Grove Campground in southern Utah grows to 22 acres

04/30/2024 7:40am
A fire burning near the Oak Grove Campground spread from 5 to 22 acres over the course of a few hours on Monday.

Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

04/30/2024 7:19am
A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo. It's all part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations.

Judge fines Trump $9K, threatens jail for contempt in hush money trial

04/30/2024 7:04am
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial fined the former U.S. president $9,000 for contempt of court on Tuesday and said he would consider jailing him if he continued to violate a gag order.

Holladay family looking for new housing after neighboring home destroyed by ancient dynamite

04/30/2024 6:18am
A Holladay family is in limbo after their neighbor's house was exploded by "ancient dynamite" found inside.