Study measures impact of Gov. Cox's 'Disagree Better' initiative

Gov. Spencer Cox's "Disagree Better" ad campaign to promote civil dialogue was shown to decrease partisan animosity of voters and increase their favorable view of the governors involved, a study finds.

Hildale officials order stop to outdoor water use after drinking well found damaged

Officials with Hildale notified residents Thursday night to stop outdoor water use effective immediately for "a few days" after damage to a well was discovered.

Salt Lake City's Liberty Park has a wild new basketball court, more changes are coming

Liberty Park's new basketball court, which doubles as a massive mural, is now open. Other park projects are in the works.

Trump lawyers press judge to overturn conviction after Supreme Court immunity ruling

Donald Trump's lawyers are urging the judge in his New York hush money case to overturn his conviction and dismiss the case in the wake of the Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity.

Clearfield rebrands itself 'Utah's Military City' as part of growth, development efforts

The city of Clearfield, sitting next to Hill Air Force Base, is rebranding itself "Utah's Military City" as part of efforts to reimagine the city and spur development.

Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies find

A small pilot study detected lead in both organic and nonorganic tampons, but further research is needed to determine whether the heavy metals might leach into the body and impact health.

Park City man who defrauded investors of $1.7M in brewery scheme is sent to prison

Timothy Nemeckay has been sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud, after using investor funds meant for the development of a brewery, on mortgage payments, luxury items, vacations and more, according to court documents.

Records fall as heat wave grips Utah

Utah temperature records are starting to fall as a "heat dome" settles over the state.

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 now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Advocates celebrate 'watershed' Utah Supreme Court ruling in gerrymandering case

Advocates celebrated a landmark Utah Supreme Court decision regarding the redrawing of political boundaries as a win that cements voters' power to alter their government.

Who is Utah State interim coach Nate Dreiling? A man up to a tough job

With limited experience, Dreiling has heard from "probably about 30" current and former head coaches around college football.

Fire marshal now says 18 were injured in Stadium of Fire fireworks malfunction

The Provo fire marshal announced Thursday the number of people injured by misfired fireworks at Stadium of Fire has reached 18, including one who was severely injured.

Samsung's AI-powered foldable phones get slimmer, thinner, pricier

Samsung's latest generation of foldable phones aim to draw in traditional phone users with the help of artificial intelligence.

Major Salt Lake County road could be closed for up to 1 year for highway project

A long-term closure to the intersection of 4700 South at Bangerter Highway will begin as early as this weekend as crews work to convert it into a freeway-style interchange.

Heat wave increases homeless outreach; donations desperately needed

Volunteers of America Utah is upping its response during this dangerous heat wave, making sure those who are homeless stay safe and hydrated.

US House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote

The U.S. House voted 221-198 to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act on Wednesday evening. In the party line vote, all but four Republicans supported the bill and five Democrats joined them.

Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company

The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process, alleging the businesses recklessly cut corners and used inappropriate materials for the build.

Man offered to pay teen for sex in Sandy, where he was confronted by 20 teens, police say

A West Haven man accused of offering a 15-year-old money in exchange for sex was arrested in Sandy after being confronted by about 20 teens after he arrived at the mall to meet up with her, police say.

Murray woman charged with the attempted kidnappings of two 4-year-olds

A woman outside the Lantern House shelter in Ogden was charged with two counts of attempted kidnapping after police say she grabbed the 4-year-old children of strangers in two separate incidents.

Epic wave of voles a problem from Saratoga Springs to Draper, pest control experts say

Some pest control companies in Utah County say the biggest pest problem going on right now isn't spiders or wasps — it's voles.

Woman swept to sea while swimming rescued 37 hours later and 50 miles away

A Chinese woman who was swept out to sea while swimming at a Japanese beach has been rescued 37 hours later after drifting in an inflatable swim ring more than 50 miles in the Pacific Ocean.

Driver arrested, accused of going 133 mph while fleeing police

An 18-year-old man was arrested by Utah Highway Patrol troopers who say he tried to avoid arrest by going over 130 mph as a trooper tried to pull him over.

Should the Supreme Court be solving all our problems?

Relying on the nation's highest court instead of Congress to solve our problems could be dangerous.

5600 South reopens in Roy after contractor hit gas line

Several homes were evacuated due to a gas leak in Roy Thursday morning.

Ex-bishop quoted Bible verses in attempt to intimidate a witness, charges say

A St. George man who served 15 years in prison for sexually abusing two girls, is facing a new charge accusing him of threatening a witness in a parole violation case by quoting Bible verses to her.

Zelenskyy to attend National Governors Association meeting in Salt Lake City

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska will be in Salt Lake City for a National Governors Association meeting, sources have confirmed to the Deseret News.

Cam Rising is Utah's unquestioned leader, but who is his backup for 2024?

Utah learned quickly last season how important it was to have an effective quarterback.

Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75

Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining," has died. She was 75.

Utah Supreme Court: Legislature overstepped in changing voter-led redistricting initiative

Utah's House speaker says lawmakers are already considering undoing Thursday's ruling that says lawmakers overstepped the people's authority by changing a voter initiative.

'Cool zones' available across Salt Lake County offer relief from the heat

With the heat on full blast, you may be searching for cool places where you can find some relief. 

BYU's pool of receivers may be slept on, but that's OK with them

The Cougars return six of their top seven pass-catching targets from a year ago, including top target Chase Roberts, Darius Lassiter and Kody Epps, while Keanu Hill has moved to tight end.

Costco membership fees are going up for the first time since 2017

It's soon going to cost more money to get your foot in the door at Costco. But the good news is your hot dog is still $1.50 — for now at least.

Former Cedar City massage therapist sentenced to prison for sexually abusing clients

A former Cedar City massage therapist accused of sexually abusing multiple customers has been sentenced to at least seven years in prison after pleading guilty to three felony charges.

Inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon

Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

How fractional ownership makes a Bear Lake vacation home possible in today's market

Fraxioned, a fractional home ownership company, makes it possible to take your vacation time every couple of months without worrying about all of the other weeks and months.

Staying cool without breaking the bank

With the help of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, KSL-TV shares a list 10 things you can do to keep cool on the cheap when an air conditioner is not available.

Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race

President Joe Biden mixed up the names of Vice President Kamala Harris and his Republican rival Donald Trump on Thursday but insisted he was pushing ahead with his reelection bid even as more of his fellow Democrats urged him to end his campaign.

Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release

The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner's ambitious Western epic "Horizon: An American Saga" has been canceled after the first film fizzled in theaters.

Border apprehensions dip, but Salt Lake shelters — contending with immigrant influx — still packed

The latest figures from the U.S-Mexico border show encounters with immigrants are down but that Salt Lake shelters, contending with an immigrant influx, are still full.