Gen X and millennials face greater risk for 17 cancers than previous generations

Cancer has been declining in older generations, thanks in part to early detection and better treatments. But it's on the rise in younger generations.

Romney, Lee join call for Biden to end 'partial arms embargo against Israel'

48 Republican senators, including Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, called on the Biden administration to lift its "partial arms embargo against Israel."

'You are made to soar': Elder Uchtdorf encourages young single adults at YSA Conference

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ, told young single adults Sunday: "You are a beloved child of almighty God. You are made to soar."

'Do we deserve the power to kill?' ask critics of this week's scheduled Utah execution

Victims of violent crime and those with family members who have been on death row gathered to discuss the ethical implications of this week's scheduled Utah execution.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukraine's newly arrived F-16 fighter jets have been put on display by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country's war effort against Russia.

Ozempic-like drugs seem to shrink risk of dementia

A class of drugs that's been hailed for weight loss and diabetes care also appears to protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.

Ogden Diversity Commission facing change due to Utah law targeting diversity programming

The Ogden Diversity Commission, tasked with with representing the city's "diverse communities," faces change to comply with the new law targeting diversity programs.

Ex-Army Ranger goes from obese in wheelchair to fitness competitor: Learn his secret

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a wheelchair and going through medical retirement from the Army. But he recovered his health thanks to a Utah clinic.

California wildfire now fourth largest in state history; hot weather offers no relief

More than 6,000 firefighters in California's Central Valley continued to battle the largest blaze in the U.S. Saturday, which burned its way into the history books as the state's fourth-largest fire on record.

Suicide rate for preteens increased over 15 years

The number of children ages 8 to 12 who have died by suicide has increased by roughly 8% a year since 2008. And the increase includes a disproportionate share of young girls, according to a study team from the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

First-year pro Karl Vilips storms to Utah Championship win in 4th tour start

Vilips shot 5-under-par 66 Sunday to finish at 25-under and in his first Korn Ferry Tour title at Oakridge Country Club by two strokes.

A US man was taken in by nuns as a baby. After a DNA test, he now has an Irish passport

John Portmann, a professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, was born as Thomas James Delehanty — a fact he didn't know until a few years ago.

Blood test accurately diagnoses 90% of Alzheimer's cases

The path to better diagnosis and faster access to clinical trials and early treatment for Alzheimer's disease includes blood tests.

5-year-old killed after bounce house goes airborne during Maryland baseball game

A 5-year-old boy died and another child was injured when a bounce house they were inside went airborne during a baseball game in Maryland on Friday, authorities said.

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.

Have You Seen This? Hay devil hits Oregon

We've all seen dust devils. But, hey, there's something unique about this one.

Craft Lake City starts soon — take free public transportation to get there

The 16th annual Craft Lake City festival is coming to the Utah State Fairpark Aug. 9-11, and organizers are encouraging the expected 20,000 attendees to travel via free public transportation.

US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit Friday against TikTok and parent company ByteDance for failing to protect children's privacy on the social media app as the Biden administration continues its crackdown on the social media site.

'A miracle': Drone pilot helps officials rescue family trapped in sinking boat at Utah Lake

A bystander drone pilot helped authorities make a miraculous rescue of a family in a sinking boat on Utah Lake.

Defense attorney requests mental health evaluation for Gavin Peterson's brother

One of the family members facing criminal charges in 12-year-old Gavin Peterson's malnutrition death will be undergoing a mental health evaluation.

Great Scottie! Scheffler gets the Olympic gold medal in a thriller with a 62

Scottie Scheffler is the best player in golf and has an Olympic gold medal to show for it.

BYU dietetics professor uses AI to create national glycemic index

A new study from a BYU professor is giving insights into the quality of popularly consumed carbohydrates in the U.S. with a new glycemic index and database developed with the use of artificial intelligence.

A world fertility crisis spells trouble

Demographers project that nearly every country outside of sub-Saharan Africa will soon fail to replace their people. And experts have no answers.

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say

A court filing says the parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement.

Paris Olympics: BYU's Courtney Wayment 'let go of expectations,' advances to steeplechase final

The former NCAA champion from Layton finished fourth in the fastest of three heats in 9 minutes, 10.72 seconds to clinch a spot in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Stade de France.

Downtown Salt Lake is about to drastically change. Will it bring back office workers?

Downtown Salt Lake City's top economic driver changed during the pandemic, but that could change over the next decade.

Nominees announced for vacancies in 5th, 6th District Courts

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's office released the official nominees for the 5th and 6th District Court vacancies Friday.

Family recalls terrifying moment their 14-month-old boy fell in 9-foot hole

A Kansas family faced terrifying moments on the afternoon of July 28 as officers worked to rescue their 14-month-old boy after he stepped on the cover of a sump pump hole and fell 9 feet down in the ground.

Utah officials identify 51-year-old man missing in Willard Bay swimming incident

Utah officials have identified the man who went missing during a swimming incident at Willard Bay State Park on Saturday.

The riveting history of Lagoon

Anyone who grew up in Utah knows the magic that is — and was — Lagoon. But it wasn't just known for the rides, Lagoon was a place people went to jam out, dance and see favorite performers.

Want to see bats in the wild? DWR offering two viewing events in August

if you have an interest in learning more about bats, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has two bat-viewing opportunities in August.

Ogden couple, 97, who met in sixth grade celebrate 75 years of marriage

Hap and Gladys Link, of Ogden, celebrated 75 years of marriage on Friday. The two — who are both 97 — met in the sixth grade, and boast of a simple and very happy life.