Support rolls in for Box Elder County fair director after fire burns through home

County support is rolling in for Jan Rhodes, director of the Box Elder County Fair, after a fire burned through her home.

Alicia Silverstone is 'alive and well' after concern over her possibly poisonous snack

Alicia Silverstone is alive and well after a close encounter with possibly poisonous fruit.

Construction delays split up Weber district's new Haven Bay Elementary School

Construction delays are moving classes for a brand new elementary school to other neighboring schools. It's one of three new schools opening in the Weber School District.

Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to voters agrees to pay $1M fine

A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden's voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said.

Tim Walz has described wife's IVF experience. But they used a different procedure

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, is facing fresh scrutiny for how he's described his family's struggle with infertility.

Proposed licensing makeover prompts concern among Utah's beauty professionals

Beauty professionals attended a committee meeting, where large-scale changes to the structure of Utah's most common professional licenses were recommended to legislators.

What you need to know about UFC 307, back in Salt Lake for 3rd straight year

The promotion finalized details of its third consecutive Pay-Per-View card in Salt Lake City, headlined by Alex Pereiras light heavyweight title defense against No. 8-ranked contender Khalil Roundtree Jr.

'You are a monster': Prison ordered for man who sexually assaulted 3 he met on dating apps

A Sandy man convicted of sexually abusing, or attempting to abuse, three women he met on dating apps was sentenced to prison on Wednesday.

Water main break at Central Utah Correctional Facility impacts inmates

A water main break that occurred Tuesday night is impacting operations at the Central Utah Correctional Facility, according to officials.

Park City School board votes to renew superintendent's contract amid controversy

The Park City School District board of education on Tuesday voted 3-2 to renew Superintendent Jill Gildea's contract despite some disagreement.

20 years of online student success stories: Sailor Mylroie

Utah Online School will soon be celebrating its 20th anniversary. Today it continues to provide nurturing, comprehensive, and flexible options for students K-12, tuition-free.

BYU football wrapping up training camp ahead of 2024 season opener

For head coach Kalani Sitake, the biggest takeaway was the "super close team" that had emerged from the 5-7 campaign in BYU's first year in the Big 12.

Brother of Richard Simmons discloses cause of death

The brother of Richard Simmons has disclosed the late fitness guru's cause of death.

Rocky Mountain Power seeks 30% rate increase; Utah legislators want a company restructure

Rocky Mountain Power is proposing a large rate increase for its customers, but Utah lawmakers want a report to see if the company can change its structure.

US economy added 818K fewer jobs than first reported in year

The U.S. economy added 818,000 fewer jobs from April 2023 through March this year than were originally reported, the government said Wednesday.

Former Aggies coach Blake Anderson says he plans to sue Utah State for 'wrongful acts'

Blake Anderson intends to sue Utah State University, alleging it wrongfully terminated him last month.

Babysitter pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2019 death of man injured as baby in 1984

A former babysitter has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2019 death of a man she was accused of disabling as an infant 40 years ago. Terry McKirchy accepted a plea deal Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Man creates life-size bumper car

A man fulfills the wish of millions by creating a bumper car that can be legally driven on the streets.

Alzheimer's cases increasing in Utah, study shows

Alzheimer's disease and dementia cases are increasing in Utah, a new report shows. However, cases are rising slower in Utah than in other areas of the country.

5 maintenance tips for your gas grill

It's easy to forget your gas grill needs a little TLC. But if all you do is fire it up, cook your food and then cover it up, you are undoubtedly shortening your grill's lifespan.

Independent US presidential candidate RFK Jr to drop out of race, ABC News reports

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to drop out of the race by the end of the week, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.

Driver of truck found dead hours after fatal crash near Kaysville, police say

Investigators identified Monday the man killed in an accident on the West Davis Corridor near Kaysville Wednesday.

U of U Health works to provide better physical and mental care for Utah students

Lack of access and affordability means many students will start classes without a back-to-school physical and mental health checkup.

Is 'The Rings of Power' a faithful Tolkien adaptation? That might be the wrong question

The Amazon Prime series "The Rings of Power" has been criticized for being unfaithful to J.R.R. Tolkien's legacy and work.

Pleasant Grove beauty suites still recovering one week after flooding

One week later, multiple women-owned small businesses were still scrambling to make ends meet after flooding from a powerful thunderstorm washed out their basement studios.

Utah Senate, House approve proposal to put question to voters on ballot-initiative process

The Utah Senate and House approved a measure to put a question to voters that, if it passes, would give lawmakers leeway to revise citizen-led initiatives approved at the ballot box.

Utah majority leaders say amendment needed so Utah doesn't become California

The constitutional amendment giving the Utah Legislature the ability to amend ballot initiatives preserves the voice of the people and allows lawmakers to deliberate to make good policy, said Utah Senate President Stuart Adams and House Majority Leader Mike Schultz.

Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' surges with decisions looming on student loans, elections

Justice Elena Kagan has suggested the Supreme Court consider dialing back its review of significant cases on its controversial emergency docket, called by some the "shadow docket."

Family of missing man near Goblin Valley still hopeful of finding him

The search for a 64-year-old Spanish Fork man last seen hiking in a slot canyon near Goblin Valley is entering its second week.

Propane blast levels Pennsylvania home, kills woman and injures man

State police say an explosion that leveled a home in northeastern Pennsylvania and killed a woman and seriously injured a man was apparently caused by a propane leak.

US judge strikes down Biden administration ban on worker 'noncompete' agreements

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a U.S. Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers' rivals or launch competing businesses.

Divers find 5 bodies during search of superyacht wreckage after it sank off Sicily, 1 still missing

Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily found the bodies of five passengers Wednesday and searched for one other.

KSL.com prep football player of the week: Lehi's Devaughn Eka

Trailing by 7 in the first game of the season, the Lehi Pioneers needed something to spark its offense against Davis.

St. George fugitive is 'serial abuser' whose cases keep getting dismissed, prosecutor says

A Utah prosecutor and domestic violence advocates explain why a man connected to a missing family allegedly continues to abuse after multiple domestic violence cases against him.

Harris vice presidential pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz led fellow Democrats in a political pep rally on Wednesday night, vowing that he and presidential running mate Kamala Harris would triumph over Republican Donald Trump in November's election.

990 people hit during 2023-24 school year; Utahns urged to change bad driving behaviors

As six more school districts in Utah returned to school Tuesday, new data revealed that auto-pedestrian crashes during the traditional school year are on the rise.

5 types of apps that are money generators

Apps are more than just ways to occupy time when you are bored. Today's innovative apps are opening new avenues for entrepreneurs to generate significant income.

Storm pushes towering tree into Layton home

A Layton couple is out of their home after a huge tree came crashing through the walls and roof.

Monsoon storms through region, gets St. George area 'back on track' for average rainfall

Though short-lived, monsoon rains Saturday and Sunday wreaked havoc on parts of southern Utah while helping the area get back on track as far as annual rainfall goes.

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck

Jennifer Lopez and husband Ben Affleck are officially parting ways, according to an entry on the Los Angeles Superior Court docket.

Caught in a wild Utah storm: A cyclist's journey in severe weather and natural beauty

Scanning the weather app on her phone last Tuesday evening, my wife was skeptical about riding our bikes from our home in American Fork to Vivian Park in Provo Canyon, a 36-mile round trip.