Paris bound: Utah athletes and delegates rally for 2024 Olympics

Just days away from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, a crowd gathered on Monday at the Salt Lake City International Airport to send off Utah athletes and delegates representing the state and country across the pond.

Google scraps plan to remove cookies from Chrome

Google is planning to keep third-party cookies in its Chrome browser, it said on Monday, after years of pledging to phase out the tiny packets of code meant to track users on the internet.

Utah teen stuck in Miami by himself during worldwide IT outage that caused airport chaos

A Utah teen is stuck by himself in Miami after a worldwide IT outage caused flights to be canceled for four days. His family is frustrated and wants him home.

Utah patient is first to benefit from innovative 3D model designed for colorectal cancer surgeries

Utah teacher and cancer patient Tom Evans and his doctor, Dr. Tae Kim, shared a new tool that is helping improve surgeries for colorectal cancer patients at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City.

Reenvisioning downtown Salt Lake is 'biggest thing' to work on before 2034 Olympics, Cox says

Gov. Spencer Cox said he believes a plan to revitalize downtown Salt Lake City near the Delta Center could address the biggest need he sees ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Changes are coming to the ACT test. Here's what that might mean for students

Janet Godwin, CEO of the ACT test, announced that a pair of "fundamental" changes would be coming to the test starting in 2025.

Man charged with throwing 11 electric scooters in Idaho river

A 33-year-old man was charged with throwing 11 electric scooters into Idaho's Snake River.

Pig transplant research yields a surprise: Bacon safe for some people allergic to red meat

Some people develop a weird allergy to red meat after being bitten by a lone star tick yet find they can still eat pork from a surprising source — certain pigs originally bred for human organ transplants.

What Weber District will do if new high school, elementary aren't ready for 1st day of class

The Weber School District has released contingency plans for how to start the upcoming school year if construction isn't completed by the district's first day of school on Aug. 21.

Video reveals chaos of deputy fatally shooting Black woman who called 911

Body-worn camera video released Monday by a prosecutor reveals a chaotic scene in which a Black woman in Springfield, Illinois, who called 911 for help is shot in the face in her home by a white sheriff's deputy.

Here's a list of athletes with ties to Utah competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris

As Utah's Olympic delegation prepared to board a flight for Paris, their minds couldn't help but drift to 10 years in the future when an Olympic bid will mean a short drive instead of a transcontinental flight.

Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift

While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years.

Harris campaign aims to lock in delegates by Wednesday evening, sources say

Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign aims to wrap up her presidential nomination by Wednesday night by securing a majority of the nearly 4,000 Democratic convention delegates needed to win, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Lieutenant governor certifies results from Utah's June primary elections

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson certified Utah's June 25 primary election results Monday, solidifying wins for Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Celeste Maloy.

Retired chief sheriff's deputy charged with sexually abusing teen employees over years

A retired San Juan County chief sheriff's deputy is facing more than a dozen felonies accusing him of sexually abusing three teenage boys dating back to more than 20 years ago.

Controversial technique could reduce transplant organ shortage

The field of medical ethics is grappling with use of a relatively new technique that's expected to boost the supply of donated organs and improve the likelihood a transplanted organ will do well in its recipient.

Have You Seen This? Rescue dog looks unrecognizable with matted fur

Simon the dog was found in Kansas City, Missouri, looking like a prehistoric creature, with more than 6 pounds of matted fur on his tiny body.

Utah identifies 8 new 'priorities' in plan to mitigate Great Salt Lake dust

The state office tasked with handling Great Salt Lake issues has identified initial ways it plans to handle the lake's "urgent" dust situation.

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.

Mennonites in Provo connect with community through doughnuts

In 2012, a small group of Mennonites came to Provo to establish the Living Water Mennonite Church and Christian Ministry. Since then, they've found some unique ways to be involved in the community.

How Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years

As the world has vastly changed, so has protection for presidents since the days when the public could come to the White House to meet Abraham Lincoln.

Cox urges Utahns to celebrate Pioneer Day safely after near 'catastrophes'

With Utah's second July firework window opening on Monday, Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants Utahns to be careful with when and where they light any personal fireworks.

St. George couple transforms struggle into success with car detailing business

A southern Utah couple has turned their shared journey of overcoming addiction into a sparkling success story with their car detailing business.

Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remain

A committee setting the Democratic party's rules for its national convention in Chicago will gather virtually on Wednesday to discuss the next steps after President Joe Biden dropped out the election.

UVU grad with cancer supports Primary Children's Hospital

A Utah Valley University graduate battling cancer is providing patients at Primary Children's Hospital with some comfort.

Average Americans spend 63 times more time on TV than personal religious practice

Americans spend on average 2.4 minutes a day on personal worship, which is also four times less than what they spend on pet care, eight times less than exercise, nine times less than gaming, 12 times less than socializing and 28 times less than eating.

Woman dies near Quail Creek State Park in fourth Utah heat-related hiking death this month

A 56-year-old woman died Sunday on a trail near a state park in southwest Utah in what is believed to be the fourth heat-related illness death in the Utah's outdoors this month.

Secret Service oversaw security at 2002 Olympics and would do it again for 2034 Winter Games

If the Winter Games return to Salt Lake City in 2034, it would be designated a "National Special Security Event" with the Secret Service in charge.

Challenging, exhausting 24 hours for residents evacuated near the Sandhurst Fire

The Sandhurst Fire, which ignited Saturday near Ensign Peak, prompted mandatory evacuation orders for several nearby homes.

Rent or buy? The current American housing dilemma

Many Americans are facing a difficult decision in light of the current housing market: Buy or rent?

US Secret Service chief admits failure in Trump shooting, says she won't resign

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle admitted to Congress on Monday that she and her agency failed when a would-be assassin wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Harris calls Biden's record 'unmatched' as she launches her presidential campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public appearance Monday since entering the presidential race after President Joe Biden, 81, abruptly abandoned his reelection bid and endorsed her.

'We heard everyone screaming': Witness describes search for USU athlete Andre Seldon Jr.

What was supposed to be a fun day on the water turned into tragedy Saturday at Porcupine Reservoir in Cache County.

New book argues 'The Book of Mormon' was written by temple worshippers

There's a new book that paints a totally fresh perspective on the ancient scripture — and it's likely to pique many people's curiosity.

Delta cancels another 600 flights on Monday in wake of cyber outage

Delta Air Lines canceled more than 600 flights on Monday, as the air carrier continued to struggle to restore operations after last week's global cyber outage, even as other airlines were recovering from the incident.

Lehi jewelry business donates $75K for Alzheimer's research through purple heart earring

A local jewelry company is set to donate $75,000 to the Alzheimer's Association in honor of the owner's mother who died of the disease.

'Would you allow me to exist?' Honie asks parole board to commute his death sentence

Taberon Dave Honie, who is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Aug. 8, appeared before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Monday to ask that his sentence be changed.

Utah man among 3 dead in crash in eastern Canada

Three people, including a 71-year-old man from Utah, were killed in a crash in Nova Scotia, Canada, according to police.

From hiking to fishing: Americans heading outdoors in record numbers

More and more Americans are finding their way outside to recreate, much of the growth driven by people over age 55, a new report finds.