Utah school trust hits record $3.3B

Utah's Permanent State School Fund, an endowment created to support public schools, has hit a record $3.3 billion, Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks announced Monday.

Biden condemns antisemitism sparked by college protests and Gaza war

President Joe Biden has condemned the "ferocious surge of antisemitism in America and around the world." Tuesday's speech came as the Hamas attack on Israel and controversy over the war in Gaza have sparked new waves of violence and hateful rhetoric toward Jews.

Jazz legend John Stockton endorses Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate in Utah

Former Utah Jazz legend John Stockton endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Kevin Costner puts out casting call for extras in his southern Utah film

"Yellowstone" star Kevin Costner is back in Utah, and he's looking for paid extras to star in his new film series, "Horizon: An American Saga."

US lawmakers mull adding citizenship question to census amid simmering immigration debate

U.S. House lawmakers are considering legislation adding a question about citizenship to the decennial Census Bureau headcount, similar to change unsuccessfully sought by former President Trump.

Utah first lady Abby Cox celebrates dance program for students with disabilities

Farmington High School student Ava Leavitt was struggling with self-confidence and was in search of something that would "bring good into her heart" when she met her classmate Sarah, who has Down syndrome, in her ceramics class.

107-year-old WWII veteran headed to historic 80th anniversary of D-Day

The oldest known World War II merchant mariner in the country has been invited to attend the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.

'The Letter Season 2': Life sentences

"The Letter Season 2: Ripple Effect" podcast explores what happened after two young fathers were murdered outside an iconic Utah restaurant in 1982.

Utah bound: Archers lacrosse club grab former Park City star in 2024 PLL college draft

With the fifth pick of the second round, the PLL defending champion Utah Archers selected Michigan short-stick defensive midfielder Beau Pederson.

Man allegedly shot in Salt Lake City by 16-year-old girl also arrested

A 20-year-old man allegedly shot on Tuesday by a 16-year-old girl was also arrested on Wednesday.

Inside the 'extremely difficult' Air Force broadcast of a historic space mission

The 2nd Audiovisual squadron recently won a Webby People's Voice Award for their live broadcast of the OSIRIS-REx capsule landing at the Utah Test and Training Range last year.

Get a Utah vacation home for a fraction of the price

Fraxioned, a fractional home ownership company, makes it possible to take your vacation time every couple of months without worrying about all of the other weeks and months.

Target announces new location in Logan

Most Americans live within 10 miles of a Target store. If you live in Logan, it's a different story — the nearest Target is 51 miles away — but that's about to change.

Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders

Donald Trump's trial in Florida on charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office has been indefinitely postponed, a judge decided on Tuesday, greatly reducing the odds he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the Nov. 5 U.S. election.

Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes

The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history. The Texas-based organization announced Tuesday that it would become Scouting America.

'There's a good talent level there': Utah stays at No. 6 following uneventful NHL draft lottery

The Coyote Curse continued in Utah.

Auditor slams lawmakers over bathroom bill after receiving numerous 'frivolous' complaints

State Auditor John Dougall on Tuesday said his office has received "a significant number of frivolous complaints" in response to a controversial bathroom bill.

Nintendo to make announcement on Switch successor by March-end

Japan's Nintendo said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its long-lasting Switch console during the financial year ending March 2025.

Santaquin students show up to school wearing blue in support of law enforcement

Students at Orchard Hills Elementary wear blue to show their support for Sgt. Billy Dean Hooser, who was killed Sunday in the line of duty.

Prosecutors won't charge man who yelled racial epithets at Utah basketball team

Coeur d'Alene prosecutors have declined to charge an 18-year-old high school student who confessed to yelling racial epithets at the University of Utah women's basketball team.

Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan

More details are being unveiled about Ryan Smith's plan to build an entertainment district surrounding the Delta Center.

Argument over food prep leads to killing at Orem care facility, charges say

An Orem man was charged Tuesday with murder after police say a disagreement over mayonnaise resulted in the beating death of a man at an Orem care facility.

18-year-old from Idaho pleads guilty to rape as part of plea deal

An Idaho man charged with rape, kidnapping and production of child porn has reached a plea agreement.

Clinton man accused of shooting neighbor in abdomen, ear on Sunday

A 34-year-old Clinton man was arrested Sunday and accused of shooting his neighbor in the abdomen and ear.

Funeral for fallen Santaquin officer scheduled for Monday

The funeral for a Santaquin police sergeant killed in the line of duty will be held on Monday, the state announced Tuesday.

Why do competitive bike racing twins choose Utah Online School?

These 16-year-old Utah twins travel all over as competitive mountain bikers. Their busy travel and training schedule makes attending a traditional school impractical, so they are enrolled full-time at Utah Online School.

What actually happens when you sleep?

Sleep affects your memory, metabolism and more. Here's everything you need to know.

TikTok sues to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance said on Tuesday they filed suit in federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the divestiture of the short video app.

Layton man charged with murder in bizarre hatchet death of his father

A Layton man who police say becomes aggressive and unpredictable while using drugs, has been charged with killing his father in West Valley City.

Patrick Kinahan: Former Jazz All-Stars working wonders in playoffs

The well-documented narrative is Ainge and Co. believed the Mitchell/Gobert combination, along with the remaining roster, wasn't good enough to compete for the long-desired NBA championship.

Aid to Gaza choked off after Israeli forces seize Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Israeli forces seized the main border crossing between Egypt and southern Gaza on Tuesday, shutting down a vital aid route into the Palestinian enclave that is already on the brink of famine.

KSL Truth Test: AI bots, ballots and the best sources for reliable election information

How accurate is AI when it comes to helping you cast your vote in an election? The KSL Investigators put popular AI bots to the test.

Idaho will seek to revive 'abortion trafficking' law in US appeals court

Idaho will urge a federal appeals court on Tuesday to revive a 2023 law making it a crime to help a minor cross state lines for an abortion without her parent's consent, which a judge blocked in November last year.

Utah County police agencies help fill the shifts of Santaquin Police Department after officer death

In the wake of the death of Sgt. Bill Hooser on Sunday, several Utah County police agencies are working to fill the shifts of the Santaquin Police Department and staff. 

Hopin' for Macklin: A guide to Tuesday's NHL draft lottery

Utah's NHL club has a 7.5% chance of winning the draft lottery on Tuesday night. General manager Bill Armstrong doesn't hate those odds.

Widow describes fringe religious teachings from Chad and Lori Daybell surrounding 3 deaths

Seventeen jurors in Chad Daybell's murder trial are hearing more from prosecution witnesses, including Zulema Pastenes the wife of Alex Cox, on Tuesday, the 18th day of testimony.

Family mourns 19-year-old's death after bull riding accident

A Utah County family is mourning the loss of their 19-year-old son after he was killed during a bull riding accident over the weekend.

Pelicans return to nest at Great Salt Lake island for 1st time in 81 years

About 1,300 American white pelicans were found nesting on Utah's Great Salt Lake's Hat Island during a survey that state wildlife biologists conducted last week.

Ask a pro: 'How can I protect my retirement savings against inflation?'

Nine in 10 Americans feel like they're falling behind inflation. Utah Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker share how retirees can protect themselves.

Stormy Daniels testifies she had sex with Trump; defense attacks her credibility

Porn star Stormy Daniels described her 2006 encounter with Donald Trump in unflattering terms at his criminal trial on Tuesday, testifying she tried not to think about the sex while it took place and feared it would become public.

How high-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating impact weight loss, study says

High-intensity exercise and time-restricted eating may do more for cardiometabolic health and weight loss than either approach alone, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE.

Family calls Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser a hero, saying he died doing what he loved

The family of the fallen Santaquin police officer is calling him a hero, saying he died doing what he loved.

Utah ranked the No. 1 overall state by US News and World Report

Utah has remained the top state overall in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking.