Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder

State prosecutors are requesting the execution of a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother.

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive. By May 1, students across the U.S. usually know where they're headed to college in the fall.

Pro-Palestine protesters at USU say they aim to keep it peaceful

A relatively small protest supporting Palestinians in Gaza was organized by students at Utah State University to try and build awareness during commencement ceremonies this week.

Nonprofit sponsors free service at laundromat to lighten the load for a day

A West Valley laundromat partnered with Current Initiatives, a nonprofit, on Wednesday to provide free laundry service and products to community members.

County commissioners endorse Gov. Cox days after he was booed at GOP convention

Dozens of county commissioners endorsed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday after he was rebuffed by a majority of state Republican delegates at Saturday's party convention.

Board votes to change Utah high school rules for transfer, international students

The board of the Utah High School Activities Association voted Wednesday to limit the way student-athletes attending Utah schools on F1 visas can participate in sanctioned sports.

Gov. Cox gives local communities one year to make progress on less expensive starter homes

Gov. Spencer Cox put cities and counties in southern Utah and the rest of the state on notice Tuesday: Start approving smaller lots for starter homes or the state may force their hand.

Kaysville police warn about 'senior assassin' game after stranger with gun spotted in neighborhood

Police are warning about a high school game in which teens are being assigned to shoot people with a squirt gun in a "senior assassin" game.

Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill

Salt Lake County Health Department lifted its advisory for three parks after a fuel spill last week contaminated a creek.

Utah, several other states, sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at 'gun show loophole'

More than two dozen Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Wednesday to stop a new rule that would require gun dealers to obtain licenses and conduct background checks when selling firearms at gun shows and online.

Local, federal law enforcement investigate bomb threats after 'furry' outrage at middle school

The Payson Police Department on Wednesday said it and federal law enforcement partners are investigating bomb threats made against Mt. Nebo Middle School.

Utah Pride Center cuts spending for festival, operating on 'leaner model' to address money issues

The Utah Pride Center faced financial uncertainty after the 2023 parade and festival but has scaled back costs and operations as the 2024 festival looms to address the money situation.

Different kind of homecoming: Chris Burgess returning to BYU as assistant coach

Burgess, 44, returns to BYU after two years on Craig Smith's staff at Utah after spending time on former BYU coach Mark Pope's staff at both BYU and Utah Valley.

Motorcyclists and drivers need to 'meet in the middle,' new Utah road safety campaign says

The Utah Department of Public Safety launched a new campaign for the safety of motorcyclists that emphasizes the shared responsibility that motorists and motorcyclists have.

Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands

Several Utah representatives introduced legislation last week to withdraw a proposed rule they say would stop state-level management of public lands and block land from important uses.

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

Prosecutors have asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein, who was back in a New York courtroom for the first time since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Have You Seen This? Conductor films EF-3 tornado as it passes over his train

A conductor in his stopped train in Nebraska as an EF-3 tornado passed overhead filmed the close encounter.

Cox, other GOP governors express solidarity for Jewish American Heritage Month

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a letter with 26 other Republican governors on Wednesday expressing solidarity with Jewish Americans.

Biden holds 1 point lead over Trump, poll shows

President Joe Biden holds a marginal lead over Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential election as the Republican candidate is mired in a state court fighting charges he falsified business records, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that closed on Tuesday.

Technology conference to bring in former first lady, decorated athletes; will discuss AI in business

Around 10,000 people will be at the Salt Palace Convention Center for the X4 Tech Summit that begins Wednesday. Utah co-headquartered tech company Qualtrics is hosting.

The transfer portal story of Marcus Adams Jr. is different than others in college sports

Marcus Adams is keenly aware of all the noise around his transfer, and has unfortunately been privy to a lot of the talk regarding his circumstance.

Herriman woman charged with abusing foster child

A Herriman woman is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse.

Driver with blood alcohol level nearly 5 times the legal limit accused of hitting school bus

Police arrested a man Tuesday who they say was intoxicated when he hit a school bus with children on board.

Magna man charged with kidnapping, beating woman for 3 days

A Magna man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges accusing him of holding a woman captive in his room for three days and sexually and physically assaulting her during that time.

Hill Air Force Base announces 2 fiery new acts for summer air show with Thunderbirds

A Pearl Harbor reenactment and an extreme pyrotechnic air and ground team will join regular crowd favorites at the Hill Air Force Base air show in June.

Looking to buy an adventure bike? Here's what you need to know

If you are looking to expand your riding possibilities, here's what you should know about adventure bikes.

Churches keep closing. Here's one way you can help

Amid a decline in religious engagement, churches across the country are struggling to stay open.

CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts

The CDC is warning of a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to walnuts. The affected walnuts were sold in stores in several states, including Utah.

U. protest organizer arrested, released from jail

A man who police say helped organize protests at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus for two consecutive nights was arrested Tuesday and later released.

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at 2-decade high until inflation further cools

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn't plan to cut interest rates until it has "greater confidence" that price increases are slowing sustainably to its 2% target.

Several TRAX projects planned for 2024. Here's how they will impact service

Utah Transit Authority officials released the schedule for TRAX service maintenance projects that will exist over its service area between May and October, which may cause some delays.

Police search for suspects after diamonds stolen from St. George jewelry store

A theft at a jewelry store brought police officers to the Promenade at Red Cliffs shopping center on Monday evening after a man fled the area with diamonds in hand.

Parents frustrated after Mt. Nebo Middle School evacuated after 3 threats in 2 weeks

Parents expressed irritation over a bomb threat toward Mt. Nebo Middle School which led to a campus-wide evacuation, the third threat against the school in two weeks.

'She didn't like me': Friends testify about Chad Daybell's comments about missing girl

The man who performed the autopsy on Tammy Daybell showed jurors photos of the procedure and spoke about what he saw that made him conclude she died by homicide.

Saratoga Springs woman arrested after killing friend in suicide pact, police say

A Utah County woman was arrested Monday for investigation of murder after police say she shot and killed a friend as part of a planned suicide pact.

'We truly want these educators': Utah officials reach out to immigrants to fill need for teachers

Utah Board of Education officials helped host a workshop meant to help immigrants navigate the process of converting their foreign credentials into Utah teaching licenses.

Generate income with these brilliant app ideas

Innovative apps are not just enhancing everyday convenience, they're also opening new avenues for entrepreneurs to generate substantial income.

'Nothing but humble': Family remembers man killed in Bluffdale industrial incident

The family of a 43-year-old man killed in an industrial accident in Bluffdale is speaking publicly for the first time.

Dueling protesters clash at UCLA hours after police clear pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia

Dueling groups of protesters have clashed at the University of California, Los Angeles, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks to beat one another.

Breast cancer screening should begin at age 40, US panel says

Women at average risk for breast cancer should get screening mammograms every other year starting at age 40, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said on Tuesday, cementing insurance coverage for the procedure for that age group under the law.

The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here's why it's going to get even more publicity

The Colorado River plays an important role in Utah and across the West. KSL.com is participating in a new collaborative to report on the issues tied to its future.