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Bat-watching event teaches people not to be so scared of bats

08/19/2024 10:30pm

About 75 people looked to the skies Friday night at Alta Ski Resort, where they participated in an event meant to teach them something new about Utah's bat population.

Officials break ground on new Iron County Jail, sheriff's complex

08/19/2024 10:07pm

Officials broke ground on Iron County's new sheriff's complex and correctional facility on Friday.

Canyon School District students begin the new school year

08/19/2024 10:07pm

Around 33,000 students returned to the classroom on Monday as the Canyons School District reopened its doors for the 2024-2025 school year.

US intelligence officials say Iran is to blame for hack of Trump's presidential campaign

08/19/2024 9:46pm

The U.S. intelligence community says Iran is to blame for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Former Motel 6 in South Salt Lake to be new emergency shelter for families

08/19/2024 9:28pm

A former Motel 6 at 315 W. 3300 South will be remodeled and opened as a new emergency shelter for families, bringing the state closer to its goal of expanding shelter beds.

Salt Lake woman sent to prison in murder-for-hire attempt of her ex's new girlfriend

08/19/2024 8:53pm

A Salt Lake woman who went to the dark web to hire a hit man to kill her ex's new girlfriend was sentenced Monday to 6 1/2 years in federal prison.

Utah opens up another $6.5M for projects that benefit Great Salt Lake wetlands

08/19/2024 8:32pm

About $6.5 million in new funds are being made available for projects that protect or improve the Great Salt Lake's wetlands.

Former Saudi official alleges crown prince forged king's signature on Yemen war decree

08/19/2024 8:03pm

A former Saudi official has alleged that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forged his father's signature on the royal decree that launched the kingdom's yearslong, stalemated war against Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Why this popular Cache County lake will be closed for a day

08/19/2024 7:35pm

A popular recreation area will be closed temporarily while biologists tackle a growing invasive aquatic plant species problem.

New residency guidelines for immigrant spouses could benefit 30K in Utah

08/19/2024 7:12pm

New guidelines applicable to immigrants vying for U.S. residency through their American spouses could apply to 20,000 to 30,000 people in Utah, lawyer estimates.

PTSD and anxiety affect millions but one Utah clinic's radical treatment offers hope

08/19/2024 7:00pm - SPONSORED

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Linebacker Jack Kelly's move to BYU has a familiar feel to it

08/19/2024 6:24pm

The former Kearns High standout shouldn't have much trouble adapting to the next level at BYU. Not when it's a playbook designed by his former head coach at Weber State.

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

08/19/2024 6:07pm

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel has accepted a proposal to bridge differences holding up a cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza, and he called on Hamas to do the same.

Tooele man accused in brutal attack on family kitten

08/19/2024 5:34pm

A Tooele man was arrested over the weekend and accused of injuring his family's cat to the point its eyes may have to be removed, according to police.

Utah lawmakers to meet in special session to discuss ballot initiative amendment

08/19/2024 5:13pm

Utah lawmakers will hold a special session on Wednesday, when they're to discuss the possibility of a constitutional amendment question on the ballot initiative process.

Black Desert Resort, with its signature lava, is hustling to get ready for PGA visit

08/19/2024 5:06pm

Black Desert Resort in southern Utah has secured to host a PGA golf tournament this fall, the first time the Tour has come to Utah since 1963.

Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

08/19/2024 4:33pm

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case.

2 shelters in Utah County stand between us and a no-kill state: How you can help

08/19/2024 4:33pm - PARTNER

Two-thirds of Utah's animal euthanasia take place in this county, with one shelter at odds with modern no-kill practices for cats. How you can help make Utah a no-kill state.

The largest hydrothermal explosions the world has ever known

08/19/2024 4:04pm

The recent explosion at Biscuit Basin grabbed headlines across the globe, but hydrothermal explosions can reach terrifying scale.

Have You Seen This? Hopefully you won't see this giant stick insect in your yard

08/19/2024 3:31pm

If you spend time outdoors or in the garden on a regular basis, you can expect to run into insects. But imagine encountering something like the giant bug recently shown off in Belgium.

After a mostly hot and dry summer, here's what Utah's fall weather may look like

08/19/2024 3:05pm

A new long-range outlook shows Utah could be in for a warmer and drier meteorological fall, but trends could change.

Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement

08/19/2024 2:33pm

Former President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote for him in the November election.

After being crowned state champion, southern Utah massage therapist aims to spread spirit of support

08/19/2024 2:05pm

Rebecca Moody was declared the overall winner of the 2024 Utah State Massage Championship.

In many Utah schools, 95%-100% of kindergartners go to school full day

08/19/2024 1:39pm

Data shows that students enrolled in full-day kindergarten are less likely to need academic interventions in later grades.

Salt Lake police to increase patrols around 2 elementary schools as classes begin

08/19/2024 12:43pm

Salt Lake police on Monday announced they will be ramping up patrol efforts around two schools for this year's rendition of the Safe Passage Initiative.

Direction on transgender individuals, care of sacred clothing included in church handbook update

08/19/2024 12:08pm

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released updates to the church's General Handbook on Monday.

Man injured during gun battle with Roy police dies at hospital

08/19/2024 11:51am

Police say a man wanted as part of an investigation into enticing a minor was injured during a "sustained firefight" with Roy police officers on Saturday. The man died Tuesday.

Utah company offers same-day MRI scans and it's cheaper than you think

08/19/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

The wrestle in the West

08/19/2024 11:16am - PARTNER

For many conservative people of faith, the 2024 presidential election is a moral and political conundrum.

Charges: Utah woman faked death certificate to collect insurance money

08/19/2024 11:12am

A West Jordan woman is facing criminal charges for allegedly claiming her significant other was dead — even though he wasn't — and collecting life insurance money.

KSL.com Top 20+1: Who's chasing Corner Canyon atop 6A?

08/19/2024 10:29am

Familiar teams sat atop the Top 20+1 in the preseason, but did all of them pass their first test?

A reunion, a vigil and reasons to celebrate

08/19/2024 10:07am

Welcome to the Tu'itama'alelagi family reunion, with 200 relatives from across the country and the Pacific Islands — many of whom call Utah home.

Man wearing bulletproof vest shot, killed Monday in Riverton; no arrests so far

08/19/2024 9:42am

Riverton police say a 19-year-old man armed with a gun and machete and also wearing a Kevlar vest was shot and killed early Monday.

House Republicans say Biden committed impeachable offenses

08/19/2024 9:40am

U.S. House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote.

Midvale man charged with stabbing, trying to kill Duchesne County man

08/19/2024 9:33am

A Midvale man has been charged with attempted murder and accused of stabbing another man multiple times in Duchesne County.

Ludwig 'very confident in the trajectory' of Utah's offense as camp shifts to game prep

08/19/2024 9:02am

Coming into the 2024 season — a season that kicks off in just over a week against Southern Utah — the Utes are in a much different position.

Is it too hot to exercise outside?

08/19/2024 8:47am

Temperatures have cooled a little since NASA data showed that July 22 was the hottest day on record and July possibly the hottest month of all time. But it's still sweltering in many parts of the country.

Democrats, protesters gather in Chicago to cheer, challenge Harris and Biden

08/19/2024 8:22am

Democrats gathered in Chicago on Monday to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign for the White House against Republican Donald Trump and to honor President Joe Biden, whose exit from the race turned his party's fortunes around.

Utah woman works to revive monarch butterfly populations

08/19/2024 8:07am

A Utah woman, on a quest to revive declining monarch butterfly populations, has become kind of a "Johnny Appleseed" of the milkweed plant.

Phil Donahue, talk show host, dead at 88

08/19/2024 7:50am

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died. He was 88.

Utah restaurant owner sentenced to year in prison for $1.8M in fraudulent loans

08/19/2024 7:25am

The owner of a popular Italian restaurant was sentenced to a year in prison for stealing more than $1.88 million in COVID-19 relief funds.

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire

08/19/2024 7:08am

Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.

Stressed and stretched: Americans battle financial anxiety

08/19/2024 6:16am

Americans are stressed about their financial situation. Younger generations like millennials and Gen Z take the cake for most worried.

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