US Olympic track and field trials: Former BYU standout Courtney Wayment bound for Paris

Wayment finished second in the steeplechase final in a personal-best time of 9 minutes, 06.50 seconds to clinch her career-first Olympic berth Thursday.

Department of Agriculture to pay farmers for milk loss due to bird flu

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will soon begin compensating dairy farmers for the loss of milk supply due to bird flu-infected cows, the agency said on Thursday.

Historians spent years studying the prophet Joseph Smith. Here's what they learned

For Latter-day Saints across the globe, Thursday marks the 180th anniversary of a tragedy — on June 27, 1844, an armed mob stormed into Carthage Jail and took the lives of the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith.

'It needs to stand': Abravanel Hall is full of major milestones for one woman

The future of Abravanel Hall is in question with future development plans and needs for renovation at the music venue.

US charges 193 people in $2.75B health care fraud bust

The U.S. Justice Department has criminally charged 193 people, including 76 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, with participating in health care fraud schemes worth $2.75 billion, the agency said on Thursday.

Biden delivers uneven performance under Trump's barrage of falsehoods at first debate

Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican rival Donald Trump, the two oldest presidential candidates ever, exchanged deeply personal insults ahead of November's U.S. election.

West Jordan police investigate hacked sign that displayed racist slur

A West Jordan construction sign is the center of a police investigation after it was reportedly hacked to display a racist message.

UDOT suspending project construction this weekend to aid air show traffic

Utah transportation officials say they will suspend work to construct a new I-15 interchange at 5600 South in Roy this weekend to help accommodate projected Warriors Over the Wasatch air show traffic expected in the area.

Ben Criddle: Is BYU athletics a missionary tool?

It's a tale as old as time for most BYU fans — an age-old question discussed amongst many within Cougar Nation: Is BYU athletics a missionary tool?

Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief indicted over deadly shooting

A grand jury in Uvalde, Texas, indicted former school district police chief Pedro "Pete" Arredondo over the police response to the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 students and two teachers.

50 members of church youth group checked after lightning strike in Sevier County

About 50 members of a church youth group from Salina who were hiking on Thursday felt the effects of a nearby lightning strike, with seven taken to area hospitals for treatment.

Judge calls for more evidence in Trump's classified documents case

The judge in former President Donald Trump's classified documents case on Thursday granted his request for hearing on key evidence in indictment.

Utah County doctor sued by nearly 100 women now faces criminal charge

 A Utah County OB-GYN who was the subject of lawsuit filed on behalf of nearly 100 women is now facing his first criminal charge.

Convention-only candidates flounder in Utah's GOP primaries

Most Republican convention winners in major Utah races underperformed their convention results in Tuesday's GOP primary elections.

Local YouTuber gives KSL Cars an exclusive garage tour

From off-road builds to crashed BMWs, Stefan and his 6-year-old daughter, June, have plenty of projects to work on.

Watch: Age, ability in focus as Biden, Trump face off in early debate

Democratic President Joe Biden and his Republican rival Donald Trump take the stage Thursday night for a debate that will offer voters a rare side-by-side look at the two oldest candidates ever to seek the U.S. presidency.

Crews fight fires by working to prevent them from starting

Fire department are working to mitigate the risk and severity of wildfire this summer. Part of that effort is educating residents about firework safety.

Have You Seen This? This bat boy may have just saved the Dodgers' season

If the Dodgers end up winning the Wold Series this year, batboy batboy Javier Herrera better get a ring. And a tribute video. And a raise. And a bonus. And everything else.

'I ended up in the right spot': Jazz pick Duke's Kyle Filipowski in 2nd round of NBA draft

If you trust Jayson Tatum, the Utah Jazz just got a steal with the No. 32 pick.

Why this summer probably won't be an 'anomaly' for the Great Salt Lake

Those tasked with overseeing the Great Salt Lake's recovery say the lake could face more evaporative losses this summer than it did last year.

Utah Hockey Club GM says to expect some surprises at NHL draft

Things are different for Bill Armstrong these days.

Years after Idaho college students were stabbed to death, judge eyes 2025 for trial

It could be another year or more before a man accused in the 2022 stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students goes to trial.

Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers foreign workers over US citizens

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday revived a software engineer's proposed class action claiming Meta Platforms refused to hire him because it preferred to give jobs to foreign workers who are paid lower wages.

You need to calm down: 'Swiftonomics' isn't real — at least for national economies

Taylor Swift is taking Europe by storm, prompting some pundits to envisage an economic windfall as fans flock to dozens of sold-out shows from Dublin to Vienna and beyond.

Victim's brother recounts oldest cold case in Utah after it was finally closed

Utah's oldest cold case was recently solved, and the family and investigators of the 1965 murder are relieved.

More than 9,000 without power in American Fork, adding to string of outages

American Fork is the latest city to be hit with a mass power outage after a string of outages have occurred across the Wasatch Front.

Roy man sent to prison for shooting a woman in the face during road rage incident

A man who shot a woman in the face while driving on I-15 in Davis County was sentenced to nine years to life in prison.

Young Used Center provides safe space for racing enthusiasts

Creating a safe space for racing enthusiasts in Ogden, Young Used Center is hosting its After Dark meets throughout the summer.

Utah moms compete in 'Race to Survive: New Zealand'

Utah moms Rhandi Orme and Ashley Paulson embarked on a challenging three-week journey in the wilderness survival competition "Race to Survive: New Zealand."

2 face charges for alleged home body sculpting procedures

Two people who allegedly offered post-liposuction and other medical procedures in the basement of a rental home in West Valley are facing criminal charges.

Utah inmate about to be released admits to second arson, sex abuse, charges say

A Cedar City man who was about to be released from prison for burning his mother's house is now admitting to burning down another house and sexually abusing a woman, new charges state.

Supreme Court blocks EPA's 'Good Neighbor' air pollution plan

The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked an Environmental Protection Agency regulation aimed at reducing ozone emissions that may worsen air pollution in neighboring states.

Walgreens to take a hard look at underperforming stores, could shutter hundreds more

Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its business that could result in the closure of hundreds of additional stores in the next three years. CEO Tim Wentworth told analysts Thursday morning that "changes are imminent."

Supreme Court faults SEC's use of in-house judges in latest curbs on agency powers

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of a challenge to the Securities and Exchange Commission's in-house enforcement of investor protection laws in certain proceedings, dealing a setback to the agency.

Provo nonprofit highlighted for helping adults with autism live independently

SenicView Academy in Provo is the subject of a new documentary highlighting the school for its work to help adults with autism live independently.

Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho, for now

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to permit — for now — abortions to be performed in Idaho when pregnant women are facing medical emergencies, as the justices dispensed with the contentious issue without actually deciding the case on its merits.

Supreme Court rejects nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

The Supreme Court has rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would've shielded Sackler family members who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.

Bill Cobbs, prolific and sage character actor, dies at 90

Veteran character actor Bill Cobbs has died. He was 90. Cobbs became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, acting in films such as "Night at the Museum" and "The Bodyguard." Cobbs' publicist says Cobbs died Tuesday.

Utah reservoir are nearly 100% full. Here are some of the best places to kayak

Grab a paddle, because there's a number of locations perfect for setting sail.

Attending the Utah Arts Festival? Here's a look at this year's lineup

The largest outdoor multidisciplinary arts event in Utah will be held in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Overnight fire burns wooden pallets, semitrucks at Salt Lake City recycling center

A fire in an industrial part of Salt Lake City Thursday morning caused heavy damage to a recycling business and forced the closure of 900 South between 2700 West and 3200 West.

Woman sentenced to prison for 18 months for stealing an Amazon truck, packages

A Utah woman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing an Amazon truck and packages in Taylorsville.

Brush fire affecting Ogden homeless encampment has fire officials concerned

A brush fire in Ogden affected a homeless encampment Tuesday, burning one person. Fire officials are worried about the dangerous mix of homeless encampments and dry fuels as the temperatures rise.

Latinos spur growth in Utah, represent growing share of state's population

The expansion of the Latino population has been key in Utah's growth and now represents 16% of Utah's overall population of 3.42 million.