Utah is looking to Iceland to map the state's geothermal potential

A Utah delegation is visiting Iceland to see if the country could help the Beehive State achieve cleaner energy through geothermal energy. 

Sandy Hook shooting survivors graduate without 20 of their classmates

The children who survived the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, will be graduating high school with mixed emotions.

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut out of July 4 hot dog contest due to deal with rival brand

Organizers of America's perennial July Fourth hot dog swallowing contest say the reigning champion won't compete this year due to a contract dispute. Joey Chestnut has been competing since 2005 and hasn't lost since 2015.

Davis School District launches 2 high school upgrades. $475M bond plans edge ahead

Davis school officials broke ground on $32 million and $32.9 million upgrade plans at Clearfield and Layton high schools, part of $475 million in planned upgrades in all in the district.

Utah GOP attorney general candidates talk social media litigation, Trump

Derek Brown, Frank Mylar and Rachel Terry — Republican primary candidates for Utah's attorney general — discussed issues like social media litigation, abortion and fentanyl on Tuesday afternoon in a debate on the University of Utah campus.

'Desperately needed': 3 families receive Habitat for Humanity homes in Kearns

The Field of Dreams community in Kearns gained three more families on Tuesday, bringing the community to 90% completion.

University of Utah grows 'downtown presence' with $38M acquisition

The University of Utah on Tuesday signed off on the purchase of City Centre — a 238,000-square-foot building at the northeast corner of State Street and 400 South.

Delta Center renovations could begin next year. Here's what some of Smith's plans look like

Smith Entertainment Group offered a few more details of its plans for the Delta Center and the blocks east of it in downtown Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

'100 Deadliest Days' could be deadlier without more blood donations

The U.S. is dependent on the American Red Cross for 40% of its blood supply. Right now, the organization is 20,000 donations short — a big deal especially during the summer.

2 rescued after boat explodes, catches fire, then sinks

Two people in Idaho were rescued after a boat they were on exploded and then caught fire.

Gov. Spencer Cox, challenger Phil Lyman try to differentiate during 'tame' GOP debate

Gov. Spencer Cox and state Rep. Phil Lyman offered differing visions of Utah in what Lyman described as a "tame" debate ahead of the GOP gubernatorial primary.

Payson man, 75, charged with sexually abusing young girls in Fruit Heights

A Payson man was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing multiple young girls over the years when he lived in Fruit Heights during the 1970s and 1980s.

Utah ranks third in nation for child well-being, but educational challenges persist

A new report analyzing how children are performing in a post-pandemic society points to areas for improvement when it comes to proficiency scores and absenteeism.

Key new features coming to Apple's iOS 18 this fall

Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at Monday's developers conference event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.

US proposes banning medical debt from credit reports, VP Harris says

Forthcoming regulations will remove medical debt from the credit reports of tens of millions of Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? Tony Finau recounts memorable Memorial Day weekend

Tony Finau added another top-10 finish and a $579,000 paycheck from The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. But his previous week was better, he admits.

'Stop calling me names.' Gabby Petito letter to Laundrie signals tensions prior to road trip

Gabby Petito asked Brian Laundrie to stop calling her names, according to a letter she wrote, signaling tensions between the couple prior to her death.

Industry groups sue to block 'forever chemical' drinking-water rule

U.S. manufacturing and chemical industry groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a federal rule announced this year setting the first-ever drinking water standard to protect people against toxic "forever chemicals."

Bank workers lend helping hand at home of West Valley veteran; nearly 30 others in 'paint-a-thon'

A veteran's house was getting a swift makeover Monday as bank workers volunteered their after-hours time on nearly 30 home improvement service projects in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.

Steve Klauke, longtime 'voice' of Salt Lake Bees, dies after being hit by vehicle

Longtime Utah sportscaster Steve Klauke, who broadcast games for the Salt Lake Bees for 29 years before he retired at the end of last season, has died.

7 ways businesses are successfully using artificial intelligence now

For business, AI is a game-changer, enhancing performance and opening doors to new opportunities. Here's how businesses are leveraging these tools to boost efficiency, cut costs and drive growth over time.

Manhattan DA to testify to House committee after Trump sentencing

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on July 12, a day after former president Donald Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

'The clock is ticking': Utah prepares for first execution since 2010

Officials with Utah's Department of Corrections say they have been preparing for a possible execution since last year. Now one is scheduled for Aug. 8.

Looking for Tucker Carlson in the backwoods of Maine

Some call the former Fox News host a dangerous demagogue, others say he's a truth teller and journalist. I looked for answers in the village he loves.

Russian warships en route to Cuba hold missile drills in Atlantic

A Russian naval frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine conducted missile drills in the Atlantic Ocean while en route to Cuba, the Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday.

House committee report finds Wall Street 'colluded' to curb emissions

A U.S. congressional committee will accuse the biggest Wall Street firms on Tuesday, in a report seen by Reuters ahead of its publication, of colluding with advocacy groups to force companies to shrink their greenhouse gas emissions.

Patrick Kinahan: Hype reaching all-time levels for BYU's Kevin Young

Say this about Kevin Young: No hire in the history of BYU athletics has ever made this type of gigantic splash months before coaching his first game.

Pew survey: How Trump and Biden voters differ on family issues

As the election nears, voters are splitting along party lines in their views of whether marriage and having children should be a priority. And Trump and Biden supporters also "differ sharply over the state of women's progress in the U.S.," per a new report from Pew Research Center.

US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand ahead of summer travel

Gas prices are on the decline across the U.S. at a time when, historically, it usually costs a little more to fill up your tank.

A new Disney ride opens June 28, splashing right out of the culture wars

A ride based on the story of Disney's first Black princess opens to the public on June 28 in Orlando, Florida, replacing the decades-old Splash Mountain attraction that was beloved by many Disney fans yet also widely criticized.

'Strong odor' in downtown St. George leads to arrest of Texas fugitive

A suspicious odor and false identity claims led to an early-morning arrest over the weekend of a fugitive wanted out of Texas for aggravated robbery and kidnapping, in addition to multiple charges filed in Washington County.

SEG downtown plans include new hotel, housing, jumbotron and 'experience' plaza

Smith Entertainment Group executive Mike Maughan sat down for an interview with KSL's Lindsay Aerts on Monday to discuss the group's plans for downtown's revitalization.

How you can diversify your real estate holdings with fractional ownership

Navigating a 1031 exchange can be daunting, but Fraxioned, a rental management service based in Utah, makes the process much simpler.

Why fewer Americans are opting for electric vehicles despite price cuts

The price for popular electric cars is decreasing because fewer Americans are choosing to go electric, according to surveys on the issue.

Blinken urges Hamas to accept a cease-fire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called on Hamas to accept a U.S.-backed proposal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, saying that the U.N. Security Council's vote made it "as clear as it possibly could be" that the world supports the plan.

President's son Hunter Biden convicted of lying about drug use to buy gun

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun, making him the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime.

Poll: Curtis has sizable lead in Utah Senate primary, but a third of GOP voters still undecided

Four candidates are vying for the seat held by Sen. Mitt Romney, who announced late last year he wouldn't run for reelection.