'Fear is not an excuse': 2nd man sentenced to prison for 2022 Bangerter Highway killing

A man was sentenced to at least six years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to manslaughter for his role as the driver in a killing on Bangerter Highway in 2022.

Fresh-faced Cougars snap losing skid with 2-0 win over Boise State

Freshmen Ella Labrum and Halle Dixon each opened their season account as BYU women's soccer snapped a two-match losing skid, 2-0 against Boise State in front of an announced crowd of 4,141 fans at South Field.

'Fake heiress' Anna Sorokin will compete on 'Dancing With the Stars' amid deportation battle

The con artist convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress, Anna Sorokin, will now star in the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars."

Weber State University offers new ways to help new students tackle 1st year

Freshman year can be daunting, but it's also one of the most crucial years for college students. Weber State University is taking steps to help its youngest class.

Blood battle between Utah State and Weber State collects critical blood donations

A battle is brewing between two Utah universities, and it has nothing to do with athletics.

Downtown hotel next to revitalization project gets its own glow up

A hotel nearly caught in the middle of the Smith Entertainment Group's ambitious downtown plans is going through a revitalization of its own.

Taylorsville man faces federal charges for shooting, car chase

Maxwell Archibald is accused of shooting a friend and stealing a car during an argument at a Midvale gas station over who got to drive, charging documents say.

McKellen says 'Lord of the Rings' filmmakers 'better be quick' if they want him back as Gandalf

Sir Ian McKellen is willing to reprise his role as Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, but he says it needs to happen soon if it will happen.

Democrats, Republicans agree on several key Utah issues, Utah Foundation finds

A new report from the Utah Foundation examined some of Utah's challenges and determined that there are in fact issues that Utahns generally agree upon across party lines.

Harris proposes smaller hike in capital gains tax than Biden

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Wednesday proposed raising the capital gains tax rate for those earning $1 million or more to 28%, instead of the 39.6% rate proposed by President Joe Biden in his fiscal 2025 budget.

'Right to carry, duty to secure': Messages of firearm safety after boy's accidental shooting death

In the wake of the tragic deaths of two Utah children dying from accidental gunshot wounds, firearm experts are reminding Utahns to secure their firearms.

Driver accused of fleeing traffic stop dies in Carbon County crash

A driver who died after fleeing state troopers and crashing following a traffic stop in Carbon County was identified Thursday as a Fort Duchesne man.

Utah Supreme Court considering whether climate lawsuit filed by 7 children should be dismissed

The Utah Supreme Court listened to arguments Wednesday from seven children asking it to reverse the dismissal of their environmental lawsuit over fossil fuels and the environment.

US job openings fall to 3½-year low in July

U.S. job openings dropped to a 3½-year low in July, suggesting the labor market was losing steam, but probably not enough for the Federal Reserve to consider a big interest rate cut this month.

Have You Seen This? Just some 'nerdy farm facts' for fall from actress Jennifer Garner

Actress Jennifer Garner gave fans a glimpse into her garden in a video posted on Instagram, where she shared some "nerdy farm facts" about pumpkins.

Glen Canyon Dam receives $8.9M for relining bypass tubes

Glen Canyon Dam is receiving $8.9 million from the federal government to fund the relining of its four bypass outlets, which have seen increasing use due to low water levels at Lake Powell.

Utah air quality plummets as wildfire smoke returns, but relief expected shortly

Air quality has risen to unhealthy levels across parts of Utah on Wednesday, but relief could quickly be in sight.

Extreme weight loss: Latest research shows best method

Health Utah's approach is unique. It is designed to provide the health, balance, knowledge, skills and habits you need to lose the weight and sustain the weight loss indefinitely.

16-year-old charged as adult with stabbing, killing Jordan High student

A 16-year-old boy who police say is associated with a violent gang in Utah has been charged as an adult with murder in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old Jordan High student in Sandy.

BYU's Gerry Bohanon 'finding happiness in small moments' of new QB role

Gerry Bohanon Jr. is the No. 2 quarterback on BYU's depth chart, but has handled the decision with the maturity and stride of a six-year veteran of college football.

Warrant issued for man accused of stealing Lamborghini from airport; car still missing

Police believe they have identified the man who allegedly stole a Lamborghini from the Salt Lake City International Airport in June, but neither he nor the car had been found as of Wednesday.

Suspected gunman arrested in weekend Oquirrh Park shooting

Police have arrested a man accused of shooting another man at a crowded park in Kearns on Sunday where the victim was celebrating his birthday with family members.

The inside story of Ed Eyestone's remarkable success at BYU

The longtime BYU track coach saw some of his best work on display at the Paris Olympics. Here's a closer look at how those runners got there.

KSL.com Prep Football Player of the Week: Roy's Robert Young

Roy's utility man Robert Young totaled five touchdowns this week versus Weber, earning him POTW honors.

Utah sees drop in number of citations for excessive speeding after new law

The Utah Highway Patrol says the number of citations for excessive speeders is dropping.

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

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.

Police arrest 4th man in Exchange Place fights, shooting

A fourth man has been arrested in connection with a fight and shooting on Aug. 10 in Salt Lake City.

Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. 2 NASA astronauts will stay behind

NASA said Wednesday that Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to undock from the space station Friday evening. The crewless craft will aim for a touchdown six hours later in New Mexico.

Georgia high school student, 14, kills 4 and wounds 9 in campus shooting, police say

A 14-year-old boy killed two fellow students and two teachers and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, jolting the United States with the first mass campus shooting since the start of the school year.

In Kenan Johnson's absence, Utah coaches confident in depth at corner

His loss to the team stings, no doubt, but his mere presence at practice was meant to serve as motivation to help others behind him push forward.

US judge says X must face class action age bias claims over mass layoff

A federal judge in San Francisco has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination as a class.

Police arrest man in August killing in Riverton

A 19-year-old man has been arrested and accused of shooting and killing another 19-year-old man who was wearing a bulletproof vest in Riverton last month.

Utah State hosts artepaño art exhibit rooted in the Latino prison experience

Utah State's Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is hosting an exhibit featuring artepaño artwork, inspired by the prison experiences of Latinos.

Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa to keep up with demand

From California to Israel, companies are aiming to grow cocoa beyond the tropics in a bid to buffer chocolate's key ingredient from climate change.

BYU football: Did Jake Retzlaff silence his doubters on Saturday?

There's much to be optimistic about moving forward to the final 11 games of the 2024 season.

Springville City dispatchers help deliver 2 babies in less than 2 weeks

Two babies were delivered at home in less than two weeks — a real shocker for Springville City dispatchers who took those desperate calls for help from two fathers.

Teen targeted by scammer shares his 'scary' experience to warn others of dangers

A South Jordan teen and his family are sounding the alarm after a scam text took a dark turn.

Salt Lake City Council to review compensation plan, drawing concern from residents

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing its compensation plan after a 26% raise in the city's latest budget.

'Huge accomplishment': Pica Rica BBQ in St. George ranks in Top 10 of nation's best BBQ joints

It's more than just a smoke show — this St. George barbecue joint just blazed its way into the Top 10 of a prestigious barbecue ranking with its Texas-style flair and bold flavors.

New COVID vaccines could cost uninsured up to $200

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are already showing up on some pharmacy and health provider shelves. But a key program that paid for the vaccines when people lacked coverage is out of money. So those who are under-insured or uninsured could pay up to $200 for the booster.

Salt Lake City considers setting new standards for future gas stations

The drama over a proposed gas station next to Sugar House Park has now spilled over into a proposed zoning change that could change where new gas stations are built.

Woman, 3 children found dead in vehicle in West Haven

A woman and three children were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in Weber County Tuesday night, sheriff's officials said.