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Community rallies around family of American Fork couple killed in murder-suicide

06/23/2024 11:06pm
Family, friends and those who worked closely with an American Fork couple who died this week honored them with a candlelight vigil Sunday night. 

Democrats move further to the left on social issues

06/23/2024 10:31pm
While Republicans are more likely to self-identify as socially and fiscally conservative now than 20 years ago, Democrats' self-identification shows a greater increase in liberal social and economic views.

US Olympic track and field trials: BYU's Rooks, Corrigan top steeplechase with 1-3 finish

06/23/2024 10:06pm
Steeplechase U. is alive and well at Brigham Young University.

Chicago's iconic 'Bean' sculpture reopens to tourists after nearly a year of construction

06/23/2024 9:45pm
One of Chicago's most popular tourist attractions known as "The Bean" has reopened to the public after nearly a year of construction.

Police arrest 2nd man in killing outside a party at Poplar Grove warehouse

06/23/2024 9:37pm
Salt Lake police on Sunday arrested a second man suspected of being part of a "coordinated effort with several shooters" who killed a man May 26 outside a party at a Poplar Grove warehouse.

'Nothing about us without us': 3 bring lived experiences to new Utah health commission

06/23/2024 9:07pm
Meet three Utahns appointed to bring their lived experience to new Utah Behavioral Health Commission. They were confirmed by the Utah Senate this week.

Micro communities for homeless people sprout in cities eager for quick and cheap solutions

06/23/2024 8:21pm
In downtown Atlanta, shipping containers have been transformed into an oasis for dozens of previously unsheltered people who now proudly call a former parking lot home. It's just one example of micro communities that have been popping up across the U.S.

More than 1,000 die during Hajj amid scorching temperatures

06/23/2024 7:42pm
More than 1,000 people died during Hajj this year, according to a Reuters tally, as extreme heat hammered the nearly 2 million who took part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

Summer is here. How full is every major Utah reservoir to start the season?

06/23/2024 7:02pm
Summer is here and those planning to spend it by a reservoir will find many filled to the brim — or at least close to it — to kick off the season.

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

06/23/2024 7:00pm - SPONSORED
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

How global emissions and horrific weather events connect

06/23/2024 6:24pm
Climate scientists at Oxford University Physics say they demonstrated in a first-of-its-kind study how high tech weather forecasts can be used to connect global emissions and their impact on extreme weather.

WHO issues warnings on fake diabetes and weight-loss drugs

06/23/2024 5:26pm
The World Health Organization on Thursday issued warnings on falsified semaglutides used in diabetes and weight-loss drugs in light of three altered batches of products detected in Brazil, the U.K. and the United States.

Utah golf: Trio of Utahns contend on 3 different Tours

06/23/2024 4:46pm
The Rose Park native who lives in Lehi shot 66 to finished tied for fifth with a four-day total of 18-under-par 262 at TPC Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills

06/23/2024 4:44pm
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Saturday to take part in joint military exercises later this month with the host nation and Japan, naval officials said.

How 2 Utah artists are creating careers for themselves

06/23/2024 4:06pm
Two things that don't traditionally go hand in hand are football and art. Two Utah artists are carving their own path to turn art into a career.

Romney's wildfire legislation unveiled as fire season is well underway

06/23/2024 3:35pm
More than two dozen recommendations in a congressionally established wildfire prevention and mitigation commission are part of legislation unveiled Thursday by Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah.

Have You Seen This? Giant petrel gets up close and personal with birdwatchers in South Africa

06/23/2024 3:01pm
A curious giant petrel gets up close and personal with birdwatchers in South Africa.

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

06/23/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
"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.

'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

06/23/2024 1:08pm
"Inside Out 2," the Pixar sequel, collected $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, setting a new record for an animated movie in its follow-up frame in theaters.

Utah in danger of losing hundreds of affordable housing units in next few years

06/23/2024 12:03pm
Several hundred affordable units in Utah are set to age out of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit by 2029. Those expirations, in turn, mean there's no guarantee rents will stay affordable.

Herriman field fire causes power outage; crews go 'above and beyond' to save house

06/23/2024 11:57am
A field fire from downed power lines has caused a mass power outage in Herriman Sunday morning.

New faith-based volunteer clinic provides pregnancy care for women in crisis

06/23/2024 11:25am
A new clinic catering to women with an unplanned pregnancy recently opened in Idaho Falls.

What the Supreme Court's latest abortion ruling means for religious freedom

06/23/2024 11:21am - PARTNER
The Supreme Court's recent ruling against a group of doctors who oppose abortion for religious reasons may, in the long run, come to be seen as a big win for doctors who oppose abortion for religious reasons.

2 crop dusting airplanes collide in southern Idaho, killing pilot

06/23/2024 10:47am
Two crop dusting airplanes collided near an airport in southern Idaho on Thursday and crashed to the ground, killing one of the pilots and leaving the other with life-threatening injuries, officials said.

'Unsustainable': Utah Reps. Blake Moore and Burgess Owens respond to $1.9 trillion deficit

06/23/2024 10:01am
Utah reps. Blake Moore and Burgess Owens are speaking out on how they think the White House should be tackling the national debt, saying Biden's policies are "unsustainable."

Former southern Utah youth coach sentenced for unlawful sexual activity with minor

06/23/2024 9:23am
A 39-year-old Parowan man who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual activity with a minor has been sentenced to one year in jail, followed by four years of probation.

Farewell robo-umps? MLB picks a Triple-A system fans see at remaining Bees games

06/23/2024 9:02am
The days of robo-umps may soon be numbered, as another method of calling balls and strikes takes over Triple-A before it may be the standard in the majors.

US Geological Survey adopts BYU-made water cycle curriculum to be taught nationwide

06/23/2024 8:22am
A team of BYU scientists, educators and creatives developed updated water cycle resources for teachers that include the impact of humans.

14 Unique baby names that can only be from Utah

06/23/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Utahns place a strong focus on families, and many parents want their children to stand out with a special name. Here are 14 baby names that just scream "Utah."

Pro-Curtis PACs drops $2 million against Staggs during final 2 weeks of primary

06/23/2024 7:09am
National special interest groups supporting 3rd District Congressman John Curtis for U.S. Senate have spent over $2 million in the last two weeks to oppose one of his rivals, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs.