USU expanding rural access to education through Monument Valley building

Utah State University continues to expand into the state's rural reaches, on Friday breaking ground on an academic and community center in Monument Valley after years of planning and fundraising.

Man dies after attempting to BASE jump in the Grand Canyon

A man died after an apparent BASE jumping crash along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on Thursday, a day after another man died in a fall along the edge of the canyon.

Owens unveils bill meant to curb transport of migrants from city to city

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens has unveiled a bill to curb transport of migrants from city to city, spurred by news last June that Denver had sent hundreds of migrants to Salt Lake City.

Kihei Akina's Utah Championship debut has gone as well as expected, but he's not done yet

There were no eagles as the 18-year-old rising senior at Lone Peak slid under the cutline with a 2-under-par 69 Friday at the Utah Championship.

Olivia Rodrigo pledges proceeds from Salt Lake concert to abortion fund

Olivia Rodrigo is donating some of the proceeds from her recent Salt Lake concert to a pair of abortion funds in Utah and Nevada.

13 books removed from all public school libraries in Utah

Thirteen books will be taken off the shelves at every Utah public school library after the State Board of Education ordered removal Friday.

Police investigating deadly crash in St. George

Police are investigating a deadly crash that has shut down a St. George neighborhood road Friday night.

Ballpark concerns mount as Bees final season at Smith's Ballpark winds down

A draft plan for the Smith's Ballpark future could be available in the next few months, but Ballpark residents are concerned about a gap between the last game and construction.

Church of Jesus Christ aids fight against hunger through $1.45M donation to Toronto food bank

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $1.45 million to a Toronto food bank to help people facing food insecurity.

3 family members charged in death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson appear in court

The three family members charged in the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson stood before a judge on Thursday.

Counties delay Maloy-Jenkins recount certification because of equipment error

Multiple counties delayed certification of their recount of Utah's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary race between Rep. Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins because of a software error.

And the most popular dog on KSL Classifieds goes to ...

A hybrid pooch leads the pack when it comes to friendly, cuddly pups.

Police arrest man in Millcreek fatal hit-and-run crash

Unified police have arrested a man in connection with the hit-and-run death of 20-year-old Lindsey VanOrman Sunday in Millcreek.

Few Americans trust the Secret Service after a gunman nearly killed Trump, poll finds

Few Americans have high confidence in the Secret Service's ability to keep presidential candidates safe after last month's attempt on Donald Trump's life, a new poll finds.

Ogden senior airman charged with torturing 2 puppies, police say

Senior airman Joshua Carroll is facing two felony charges accusing him of hitting, nearly drowning and force feeding two 5-month-old puppies under his care.

Children of freed sleeper agents learned they were Russians on the flight, Kremlin says

A family of Russian sleeper agents flown to Moscow in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War were so deep under cover that their children found out they were Russians only after the flight took off, the Kremlin said on Friday.

Blood donations down nationwide; Utah networks plead for donors

Blood donations are typically pretty sparse during the summer; many of the usual donors are out playing and doing the kind of fun recreational activities that may actually increase need for blood donations.

Take this quiz about the 2024 games and you could win a $100 gift card

This year, there are 36 athletes with Utah connections competing in Paris. Take this trivia test to find out how much you know about the 2024 games. Give your email at the end for a chance to win a $100 gift card from America First Credit Union.

Salt Lake man charged with sexually assaulting teenage girl in Utah County

A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Eagle Mountain.

2 suspects in out-of-state homicide cases arrested in Utah County

A pair of unrelated fugitives wanted for out-of-state homicides were arrested in Utah County this week, law enforcement officials announced.

Hunter Biden to be sentenced Nov. 13 after conviction on gun charges

Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, will be sentenced on Nov. 13 after a jury found him guilty of federal gun charges, according to a court filing on Friday.

Phil Lyman asks Utah Supreme Court to throw Gov. Spencer Cox out of office

State Rep. Phil Lyman asked the Utah Supreme Court to throw Gov. Spencer Cox out of office and make him the GOP gubernatorial nominee in a legal filing Thursday.

Tooele Army Depot pond is a refuge for little fish fighting extinction

The Tooele Army Depot has transformed a dried out depression in the ground into a sanctuary for a dwindling population of minnow-like fish threatened by groundwater pumping.

Storms to return to Utah this weekend. Will it clear the smoky skies?

Smoke from fires impacting the Pacific Coast has been a fixture across the Wasatch Front this week, but could soon change with a shift in weather patterns this weekend.

Biden says 'not giving up' on getting U.S. teacher Fogel out of Russia

President Joe Biden said on Friday that U.S. officials still hope to secure the release of Marc Fogel, a U.S. citizen who is serving a 14-year sentence in Russia, after the biggest East-West swap of prisoners since the Cold War.

Paris Olympics: Fisher takes bronze in 10K; BYU alum Whittni Morgan through to 5000M final

Former BYU track and field standout Whittni Orton Morgan finished eighth in her Olympic 5,000-meter debut Friday.

Kamala Harris secures delegate votes needed to become Democratic nominee

Kamala Harris on Friday secured the delegate votes needed to clinch the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination and become the first woman of color at the top of a major party ticket.

Next Silicon Slopes unicorn? Utah company Volcanic Retail emerges in the conversation

The newest Silicon Slopes success could well be Volcanic, an SaaS platform built for retail. It's like Amazon, but B2B, where retail stores can come to source products both online and for their brick-and-mortar stores.

'I need to stop him from shooting me': 2 officers found legally justified in shooting armed man

Two Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and injuring a man who raised what appeared to be a real gun at them, prosecutors announced Friday.

How Latter-day Saints are helping Maui wildfire victims 1 year later

5 Latter-day Saints died in the fires, and 80 members of a single congregation, the Lahaina 1st Ward, lost their homes.

Southern Utah opens new organization geared to Latino business operators

The Washington Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a new entity to aid Latino entrepreneurs, the Southern Utah Latino Business Alliance.

New housing at Utah Tech University boasts game room, fitness center and on-site grocery store

Utah Tech officials say "unprecedented growth" over the last few years has spurred the completion of a new, more contemporary student housing building.

2002 Winter Games volunteer is among 45,000 Paris Olympics volunteers

Volunteers help make the Olympics happen, and one Utah woman is doing her part thousands of miles away, in Paris for its Summer Games.

Idaho deputy resigns after being charged following fatal crash

A Bingham County Sheriff's Office deputy involved in a fatal crash in February has given her resignation.

Utah plumber apprentice charged elderly man for unnecessary repairs, charges say

A Hurricane plumber apprentice is facing three felonies accusing him of taking advantage of elderly southern Utah man in order to profit from a sales bonus.

Class action lawsuit alleges T-Mobile broke its price lock guarantee

On the heels of a Get Gephardt investigation into a viewer's assertion that T-Mobile has reneged its price lock guarantee, the mobile phone company now faces a class action lawsuit.

Need ideas to freshen up your home? Find them at the 2024 Salt Lake Parade of Homes

The Salt Lake Parade of Homes not only invites you to explore stunning new houses—it encourages you to appreciate and take care of your existing home while showcasing the transformative power of homeownership.

US targets surging grocery prices in latest probe

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will probe why grocery prices remain high even as costs for retailers fall, Chair Lina Khan said on Thursday, a key theme for the Biden-Harris administration as it heads towards the presidential election.

Videos shows driver hitting multiple cars in Kearns neighborhood

Residents in a Kearns neighborhood are describing the high-speed crash that damaged multiple cars and sent the driver to the hospital.

Trump campaign reports raising $138M in July, falling short of Harris' first-week total

Republican former President Donald Trump's campaign and its related affiliates say they raised $138.7 million last month. That's less than what his new opponent in November's election, Vice President Kamala Harris, took in during the opening week of her White House bid.

US added just 114,000 jobs in July; unemployment rate hits 4.3%

U.S. hiring decelerated sharply last month in the face of high interest rates as employers added a weak 114,000 jobs.

Sister of Gavin Peterson says she faced similar abuse by those accused in his death

The sister of Gavin Peterson, the 12-year-old boy who police say died of starvation in West Haven, is breaking her silence.