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Davis County starts school year with shopping spree for students in need

08/12/2024 10:32pm
As students in the Davis School District head back to the classroom, hundreds of volunteers shop for students in need.

Safety vs. history: A community divided over new sidewalks through a historic district

08/12/2024 10:06pm
A Cache Valley community is divided between student safety and preserving history.

101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho

08/12/2024 9:47pm
A 101-year-old woman received her diploma and a standing ovation as she became one of the oldest people to ever graduate from Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes Los Angeles

08/12/2024 9:20pm
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred in Los Angeles at 12:20 p.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Riding UVX may now cost you — and other changes coming to UTA service

08/12/2024 8:58pm
This is the final week people can ride UVX for free before regular fares are implemented on the bus rapid transit for the first time since it debuted in 2018.

FBI investigating after Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran

08/12/2024 8:33pm
The FBI said on Monday it was investigating after Donald Trump's presidential campaign said its internal communications were hacked, and the campaign blamed the Iranian government.

Paris Olympics end with handoff to LA. Here's what the handoff to Utah for 2034 will look like

08/12/2024 8:04pm
The Olympic handoff from Paris to Los Angeles will be repeated at the end of the 2030 Winter Games, when the French Alps symbolically send the Olympics back to Salt Lake City.

BYU QBs seeing separation after first scrimmage of training camp Saturday

08/12/2024 7:31pm
The Cougars held a 102-play scrimmage of mostly live reps, and while Jake Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon Jr. continue to separate themselves at quarterback, no starter decision was made.

Phil Lyman asks Utah's top court to prevent printing of ballots until resolution in his case

08/12/2024 7:28pm
State Rep. Phil Lyman is asking the Utah Supreme Court to prevent the printing of ballots for the November general election pending the outcome of an earlier case in which he asked the justices to kick Gov. Spencer Cox out of office.

Nonprofit helps veterans heal through art and nature

08/12/2024 7:03pm
A group is bringing veterans from all over the U.S. into Utah to learn to heal through art and to be able to talk with other veterans who understand what they're going through.

Goblin Valley State Park identifies missing Utah County man, continues search

08/12/2024 6:29pm
Authorities in Emery County have been searching for a Utah County man near Goblin Valley State Park for days, and now they're asking for help from the public.

Donald Trump is returning to X for a live interview with the platform's owner, Elon Musk

08/12/2024 5:52pm
Donald Trump is returning — at least for one night — to do a live interview Monday on X, the platform from which he was banned for nearly two years.

Thunderstorms prompt flooding concerns in parts of Wasatch Front

08/12/2024 5:15pm
Monsoonal storms created a summer's worth of rain in one afternoon along the Wasatch Front.

Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

08/12/2024 5:03pm
Some of America's largest companies say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive.

Have You Seen This? Experience life-size fun in this Polly Pocket Airbnb

08/12/2024 4:32pm
To celebrate 35 years of the toy, the colorful house Polly Pocket calls home has been totally recreated in an Airbnb.

30% fee increase proposed for campground near Lake Powell

08/12/2024 4:06pm
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area officials unveiled a proposal to increase the nightly camping fee at a campsite near Lake Powell.

Stranger finds Lehi woman's sentimental object 20 years after it went missing

08/12/2024 3:04pm
A sentimental item lost two decades ago brought two Utahns together. 

Utah Hockey Club breaks ground on new training facility

08/12/2024 2:54pm
Monica Zoltanski, the mayor of Sandy, admits the Shops at South Town needs a facelift. A new NHL training facility should do the trick

There's a growing demand for mini farm animals

08/12/2024 2:31pm
Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, miniature goats, miniature donkeys and other diminutive farm animals. The trend is driven by hobby farmers.

Freshman Isaac Wilson named Utah football's backup quarterback to Cam Rising

08/12/2024 2:01pm
There was no doubt in Kyle Whittingham's mind.

Latino voters mixed on presidential hopefuls, say economy is key issue, survey shows

08/12/2024 1:54pm
Latinos were mixed on the presidential hopefuls, at least before Kamala Harris emerged as a candidate, and say the economy is a key issue this election cycle, a new survey shows.

BYU football: Are BYU fans wrong about Aaron Roderick?

08/12/2024 1:01pm
Presenting a competitive offensive unit on a consistent basis is a complicated process that can prove a challenge for even the brightest and most accomplished coaching minds.

Richard Nixon's spiritual struggle — and what it means for us today

08/12/2024 12:47pm - PARTNER
Nixon isn't thought of as being particularly religious. But a new book highlights his internal wrestling with God and faith.

Former GOP legislative candidate sues Equality Utah, claiming defamation

08/12/2024 12:36pm
A former GOP legislative candidate has sued Equality Utah, saying he was fired after the leader of the LGBTQ+ rights group shared screenshots of his social media posts with his employer.

Suspected driver in fatal Millcreek hit-and-run faces criminal charges

08/12/2024 12:01pm
A man arrested for allegedly hitting a woman helping an injured cat in the road and then driving off is now facing formal criminal charges.

Former BYU athletic director aims to tell 'behind the scenes' stories in new book

08/12/2024 11:26am
The man who once led Brigham Young University athletics is putting his memories on paper.

Couple flew to Utah, rented cars that were stolen and driven to Mexico, charges say

08/12/2024 11:03am
Arrest warrants have been issued for a couple accused of flying into Salt Lake City, renting vehicles and stealing them. Police say the vehicles were seen driving into Mexico.

BYU basketball's first season under Kevin Young has a start date

08/12/2024 10:46am
The Cougars will play seven nonconference games at the Marriott Center, a trio of neutral-site contests, and a road tilt at Providence as part of the Big 12-Big East Challenge.

Owner of West Valley massage parlor charged with running prostitution business

08/12/2024 10:31am
The owner of a West Valley massage parlor is facing criminal charges accusing him of operating a prostitution business.

Utes open up 2024 season ranked No. 12 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

08/12/2024 10:13am
Utah football isn't shy about what its expectations are for the 2024 season. The team has fully embraced them and see a clear path to a playoff bid.

Provo's newest elementary school set to open soon on former BYU property

08/12/2024 10:04am
A new $44 million elementary school in Provo is expected to welcome students in just a few months.

Study: Glut of unaffordable homes in Washington County hits historical high

08/12/2024 9:47am
Research from a local lender may answer the question many potential homebuyers in southern Utah ponder: Has affordability ever been this bad?

KSL.com Top 20+1: Familiar faces lead the preseason high school football rankings

08/12/2024 9:03am
When the 2024 high school football season kicks off this week there will be several familiar faces at the top of the preseason KSL.com Top+1 rankings.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson throws out first pitch at Royals-Red Sox game

08/12/2024 8:56am
Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates his 69th birthday by throwing the ceremonial pitch in Kansas City, Missouri.

US beefs up security and orders a missile submarine to the Middle East

08/12/2024 8:45am
The Pentagon says U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.

Harris endorses eliminating taxes on tips, touting policy first proposed by Trump

08/12/2024 8:28am
Vice President Kamala Harris has backed the elimination of taxes on tips for hospitality and service workers, endorsing a policy first suggested by former President Donald Trump.

Back to school: Classroom temperature a hot topic

08/12/2024 8:04am
The new school year's about to ramp up and one of the most important questions for learning and student well-being is, will the classroom be too hot?

Heavy-duty drone to take gear to rescuers in Weber County

08/12/2024 7:28am
Weber County deputies are testing out a drone that could help them speed up search and rescue operations.

Biden to tackle helpline wait times, hard-to-cancel subscriptions in pro-consumer push

08/12/2024 6:53am
The Biden administration on Monday unveiled new rules and efforts targeting consumer annoyances ranging from hard-to-cancel subscriptions, cumbersome insurance forms, and not being able to get a live customer service agent on the phone.

Moab OKs new property tax; 4 school districts proposing some of the largest hikes

08/12/2024 6:16am
Moab and the Tooele, Piute, Alpine and Iron school districts are proposing the largest property tax hikes in Utah in dollar terms for 2024-2025.