Safety and flood warnings near rivers; reservoirs hit capacity

Heavy snow two years in a row left reservoirs filled to the brim. Now, high temperatures are making rivers more active than usual. Here is how you can keep your home and family safe this summer.

Motorcyclist injured in crash on I-215 in West Valley City

A man was critically injured Friday night after he crashed his motorcycle.

Utah Prison Education Project admits first cohort of degree-seeking students

The Utah Prison Education Project on Tuesday announced the admittance of its first cohort of 15 degree-seeking students currently incarcerated at the Utah State Prison.

South Salt Lake man charged with punching children, threatening family

A man accused of threatening a family at a South Salt Lake apartment complex is facing multiple felony charges.

Iceland facilities excite Utah delegation about geothermal possibilities

Some state leaders are learning how small geothermal plants could power communities of the future in Utah. With access to geothermal water from the ground, there is a lot that can be done.

Power restored to most after 20,000 homes affected by 'unrelated' outages across Utah

Nearly 20,000 households throughout Utah lost power Friday evening due to several different incidents that created a "perfect storm," said Rocky Mountain Power officials.

Utahns Tony Finau, Zac Blair survive cut among top 10 at US Open

Tony Finau picked several spots to iron out his aggression, and found himself in contention through 36 holes of the U.S. Open.

Lloyd Newell shares experiences ahead of his last 'Music & the Spoken Word' broadcast

Lloyd Newell, the voice of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for the last 35 years, spoke about his time in the role ahead of his final broadcast on Sunday.

Construction leads to discovery of human skeletal remains in Logan

Construction on a roundabout near the corner of the Logan City Cemetery on Friday led to the discovery of human skeletal remains, police said.

Man injured in hang gliding accident in Draper

One person was injured while hang gliding in Draper on Friday.

You can now track Salt Lake County's less-visible air quality issue

Salt Lake County launched a new website that better tracks air quality conditions, including summertime ozone levels.

Utah Royals midseason check-in: 'Rollercoaster' first half of return season concludes with no shortage of changes

Keeping things in perspective is important for everybody, but especially for a first-year soccer club struggling to get its second win of the season through the first 13 games of a 26-game season.

UDOT crews battle heat while working on construction projects

As double-digit temperatures start climbing into the triple digits and breaking records, construction is still happening.

Have You Seen This? Celebrity chef releases soda-scented cologne for Father's Day

Have you ever wanted to smell like the carbonated gasp of a pop bottle being opened and also raw meat at the same time? Chef Bobby Flay has the scent for you.

Cox condemns Denver sending migrants to Utah, says 'resources are completely depleted'

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says Denver officials paying travel costs to send migrants to Utah is "unacceptable," explaining that the state's "resources are completely depleted."

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race

Donald Trump turns 78 on Friday, a milestone that will remind voters that the two major-party candidates running for U.S. president this year are the oldest ever to seek the office.

Cox calls special session of Legislature on Juneteenth, drawing criticism from NAACP leader

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday called state lawmakers into a special session on Juneteenth, June 19, to consider changes to a handful of bills dealing with energy and state sovereignty.

Putin demands more Ukrainian land to end war; Kyiv rejects 'ultimatum'

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Russia would end the war in Ukraine only if Kyiv agreed to drop its NATO ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow, demands Kyiv swiftly rejected as tantamount to surrender.

Johnson says House will go to court for Biden audio after Justice Department refused prosecution

Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that the House will go to court to enforce the subpoena against Attorney General Merrick Garland for access to President Joe Biden's special counsel audio interview.

Man falls 12 feet at Pleasant Grove construction site, prompting extraction

A man fell 12 feet into a basement while working at a construction site in Pleasant Grove Friday, prompting a special response team to extract him.

Poll: Trump leads big among Utah voters; Biden, Kennedy tied

Former President Donald Trump maintains a dominant lead over President Joe Biden in Utah, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Review: 'Inside Out 2' is a well-earned trip back into Riley's mind

Here are some reasons I loved "Inside Out 2" and one reason it didn't quite live up to the first one.

Police seize 70 pounds of meth in St. George traffic stop

St. George police say they seized about 70 pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Thursday.

Kate, Princess of Wales, says she's making 'good progress' in cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales says she is "making good progress" in her cancer treatment and will attend Saturday's royal Trooping the Color ceremony, Kate's first public appearance since her diagnosis.

Brad Wilson appears to be pulling back in US Senate race

As the push to the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate heats up, one candidate appears to be slowing down, though Brad Wilson's campaign strongly denies it.

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

California serial killer on death row linked to cold case homicide in Salt Lake City

A man convicted of killing 14 women in southern California is now accused of killing a woman in Salt Lake City in 1998.

Peel and switch: Meet BYU's 2 assistants with high-level defensive background

Kevin Young came to BYU encouraging an NBA developmental pipeline and a professional life, five-out offense. But for defense, the first-time collegiate head coach turned to two stars.

2 South Salt Lake men plead guilty in federal court to odometer fraud

Two South Salt Lake men have pleaded guilty in federal court to selling used vehicles with tens of thousands more miles on them than the buyers were told.

22 years in solitary confinement. What does it do to a person?

Frank De Palma spent a third of his life alone. Researchers and lawmakers are only beginning to understand the effects.

Women 'need to speak out': Gaby Ramos killing spurs sister to take up domestic violence cause

The 2021 killing of Gaby Ramos allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has spurred Rocio Sifuentes, her sister, to take up the cause of speaking out against domestic violence.

Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school

Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from a Massachusetts middle school, making up about 10% of the eighth-grade class.

Hiker dies after collapsing in Colorado National Monument

A hiker died after she collapsed and lost consciousness in Colorado National Monument earlier this week.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks

The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.

'Seconds matter': Intermountain Health is lowering stroke response times at emergency rooms

Intermountain Health says it's working to decrease the time it takes for stroke patients to be treated at its rural emergency rooms because every minute counts.

Smith's workers recognized by Sandy city officials for helping save a life

Five pharmacists at Smith's Food and Drug, 2039 E. 9400 South, were recognized by Sandy city officials after helping to save a man's life.

7 reasons proper hydration is a key to good health

The National Institutes of Health reports that 75% of the population is chronically dehydrated.

Woman accused of hitting 2 pedestrians at WestFest, causing 3-car crash while fleeing

An 18-year-old woman was arrested for investigation of DUI after police say she hit two people with her car before fleeing the scene and causing a three-car crash.

California man charged with attacking 2 at Salt Lake airport, trying to grab officer's gun

A California man is facing criminal charges after police say he randomly attacked two people at the Salt Lake City International Airport and then tried to disarm two police officers.

Salt Lake sees first 100-degree day. Here's how it's measured

Temperatures officially hit 100 degrees in Salt Lake City Thursday for the first time this year. The measuring of the temperature isn't as cut and dried as you might think.

Renewing US passport can now be done online in trial run

The State Department has opened a trial run allowing a limited number of people to apply to renew their passports online.

Sen. Romney again pursues bill mandating E-Verify to crack down on people without work visas

Sen. Mitt Romney is again pursuing legislation mandating the use of the federal E-Verify system to guard against the hiring of unauthorized workers.