Romney says GOP leaders turning up at Trump trial 'embarrassing'

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney says it's "demeaning" for leaders of his party to be "prostrating themselves" and says debates will be like watching "Muppets."

Utah World War II POW returned to family 81 years after his death

Eighty-one years after his death, Utah World War II POW Ballard Yeates has returned to Utah.

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

Walmart on Tuesday announced layoffs affecting several hundred jobs at the retail giant's campus offices and said it will be requiring most remote workers and personnel in its Dallas, Atlanta and Toronto offices to relocate to office hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas; Hoboken, New Jersey; and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Utah's Connor Ingram wins major NHL perseverance award

Utah goaltender Connor Ingram is being honored by the National Hockey League for his perseverance through mental health struggles.

RSL extends MLS unbeaten streak to 9 with 2-0 shutout over Seattle

Real Salt Lake has now gone over two months in MLS play without losing a game as the Claret and Cobalt cement their spot at the top of the Western Conference.

Board votes to continue study of 2-way split of Alpine School District

The Alpine School District Board of Education voted Tuesday to continue a study of a potential two-way split of the Alpine School District.

Art exhibit Dreamscapes 'collateral damage' in South Town mall purchase for NHL practice facility

Utah's first environmentally sustainable immersive art attraction is looking for a new location to house its dreams.

Man killed by Logan officer was being arrested in undercover child sex sting, police say

Logan police on Thursday identified a man who was shot and killed by an officer and said he was being arrested as part of an undercover child sex sting before the shootout happened.

'They belong here': U. hosts 5th and 6th graders from West Valley City schools

University of Utah Health hosted a contingent of students from four West Valley City schools in part to introduce them to the idea of attending college when they're older.

'Legally Blonde' prequel series to follow Elle Woods navigating high school in the '90s

A new Prime Video series is going to show us who Elle Woods was before she went to Harvard Law School ("What, like it's hard?") and became an accomplished, perpetually pink-clad lawyer.

Alpine School District approves exception to honor graduate who died from cancer

After the community banded together around a former classmate who died of cancer earlier this year, the Alpine School District approved an exception for her to be recognized at American Fork High School's graduation.

Utah 'encouraged' by new Colorado River cuts; 'progress' made on long-term plan

A Colorado River water reduction plan that Utah and six other states agreed to is now being implemented while the states hash out a long-term agreement.

Utah legislative auditors recommend that this rural school district pay teachers more

A new legislative audit has found that teachers in Juab School District have less experience than those in peer school districts, which raises concerns that "teacher inexperience can negatively impact student learning."

Salt Lake man faces federal charges after police report finding 45 pounds of meth

A Salt Lake man is facing federal charges after police say they found about 45 pounds of methamphetine in his home and car.

Tony Finau's agent reportedly tapped for top hockey position with Utah's NHL franchise

Utah's new NHL franchise reportedly has its first hire since relocating from the Valley of the Sun, and he has plenty of connections to Ryan Smith.

NCAA golf: Utah punches ticket to championship rounds, BYU edged out in playoff

Utah punched its ticket to the NCAA championships for the second time in three seasons.

Have you seen this? Rare cloud formation looks like creepy sky noodle

A KSL reader sent in a video of a "creepy" cloud formation they saw as they pulled out of their garage.

Woman dies in 'tragic' scuba diving accident at Homestead Crater

A woman scuba diving in the Homestead Crater experienced difficulty after surfacing and died Tuesday night in a "tragic incident," according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

Frail-looking man accused of killing Santaquin officer makes 1st court appearance

The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser made his first court appearance on Wednesday from a wheelchair and appearing to have multiple injuries.

How Blake Moore hopes to cut down on federal government waste

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, on Tuesday introduced legislation to increase reporting requirements for large federal programs to cut down on improper payments.

Small town swarmed by Mormon crickets

Mormon crickets are a species of insect that has seen a resurgence in recent years due to drought and are out again this year in full force in Northern Nevada and some parts of Utah.

Utah Tech University unveils Utah's most affordable online Master of Healthcare Administration program

Utah Tech University is offering a fully online Master of Healthcare Administration program for the first time this fall at the most affordable tuition rate in Utah.

Man pleads guilty to killing Dylan Rounds; mom says he was 'mad' about where Rounds parked

James Brenner pleaded guilty to the murder of Dylan Rounds in a plea deal that changes the aggravated murder charge to murder in exchange for him helping officers find the body.

Lehi man killed when garbage truck tips over at Fairfield landfill

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident at a landfill in Fairfield that killed one person.

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok's U.S. business.

Divine calling: How 'Father Rob' came to preside over 3 Episcopal churches in southern Utah

When the Rev. Robert Willmann first visited St. George in early 2023, he said he was "awestruck" by the beauty of the area and felt a calling to move to the southwest corner of the state from southern Ohio.

Utah's October presidential debate in question as Biden, Trump shun traditional debates

The future of a presidential debate to be hosted by the University of Utah is in doubt after both major party presumptive nominees agreed to a pair of debates.

Utah resort owner to run Zion concessions, marking 1st change in 5 decades

A Utah company with ties to several Utah resorts is set to take over Zion National Park concessions beginning next year.

Preliminary hearing for Kouri Richins delayed after attorney says she will object to all exhibits

The preliminary hearing for Kouri Richins was delayed Wednesday after Richins' attorney announced her intentions to object to all 18 exhibits brought by prosecutors.

Biden is banning Russian uranium. How it will impact Utah

The mining industry is praising President Joe Biden's signing of legislation that bans Russian uranium coming into the country and also jump-starts the necessary enrichment process with an infusion of $2.7 billion in additional funding.

How one Utah company can help monetize your app idea

Transforming an idea into a fully functional app necessitates a dedicated team of developers who prioritize your vision and aspirations. This is where Utah Tech Labs comes into play.

Utah school districts working to prioritize what stays when COVID-19 relief money runs dry

Utah's school districts are working to figure out how they will continue to pay for programs propped up by COVID-19 relief funds.

Inside a surprising new study on church attendance

The study, which is based on cellphone location data, claims that just 5% of U.S. adults attend church weekly. Most other surveys put the figure around 20%.

Grocery shopping can be frustrating and stressful. Here are ways to stretch your dollars

High food prices are squeezing Utah families, and going to the grocery store can be a frustrating experience.

Slovak prime minister in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt, government says

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico suffered life-threatening injuries when he was shot and wounded in an attempted assassination on Wednesday, the government office said.

Grandson says Jimmy Carter is 'coming to the end' in brief update about former president's health

Jimmy Carter's grandson said Tuesday that the former president is "coming to the end" in a brief update about the 39th president's health.

After tragic loss, former BYU linebacker Brady Poppinga and family finding hope in their faith

In the midst of their grief, and surrounded by memories, the Poppinga family say they rely on their faith, family and friends to help them get through day to day.

Jailhouse phone call: Daybells thought there was a '3% chance there would be trouble'

The jury listened to excerpts from a jail phone call between Chad and Lori Daybell where Chad Daybell claims to convey a message from her brother who had died, a detective testified.

Long-standing Tremonton restaurant has to rebuild after fire

After nearly 60 years in business, a Tremonton restaurant is gaining community support after being severely damaged by a fire.

Salt Lake County wants to keep Abravanel Hall 'in its present form,' mayor says

It appears that a proposed "sports, entertainment, cultural and convention district" in Salt Lake City may include Abravanel Hall "in its present form" after all.

Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how you can be next

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

Magna vandals strike again; police say multiple schools, churches, cars targeted

Magna vandals strike again in a Magna neighborhood, now hitting multiple schools, churches, and people's vehicles.

Biden, Trump agree to debates in June and September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge lost power twice before crash, NTSB preliminary report finds

The cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge in March had a pair of catastrophic electrical failures minutes before the crash and had experienced two blackouts a day earlier, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday.

Weber County inland port critics reiterate worries, speak out as potential decision looms

Weber County inland port project critics worry they won't have enough time to speak at a planned meeting on the plans and are reiterating their concerns as a potential decision looms.