Why John Curtis thinks politicians need to get out of their comfort zone more

Rep. John Curtis said Congress should consider more out-of-the-box solutions to many of the issues it has failed to address in recent years.

Mother and daughter create art gallery called 'The Watermelon House' for everyone to enjoy

An Idaho mother and daughter hope a free tiny art gallery they created will help keep the community connected.

Utah's Brazilians to host festival to 'celebrate our culture'

Utah's Brazilians are hosting a festival with dancing, a samba parade, music and more on Saturday at University Place mall in Orem.

Kaysville officer who survived 2012 ambush now battles brain cancer

A Kaysville police officer who survived an ambush in 2012 is now facing a sudden diagnosis of stage 4 brain cancer.

Why there are legal 'friends' who want the Uinta railway

Two organizations in support of a controversial railway project that connects the remote Uinta Basin and its vast natural resources to the National Railway line lent their legal support to push toward a favorable U.S. Supreme Court decision.

'Very quiet': Zion National Park launches first all-electric shuttle fleet in a US national park

Zion National Park is host to the first electric shuttle bus fleet in a U.S. national park.

Have You Seen This? Asteroid burns up in Earth's atmosphere

Sky-gazers caught a glimpse of a spectacular fireball in the night skies of the Philippines this week.

Salt Lake City solves a smelly situation, caps it off with more pickleball courts

Salt Lake City has added eight new pickleball courts as a serendipitous end to a vital sewage line project.

Why return of Darius Lassiter boosts underdog BYU's chances against SMU

BYU football's best position group is set to present an even better and deeper unit when it travels to take on SMU this Friday, and necessarily so.

Nevada man accused of paying Provo mother for sex with daughter arrested in Mesquite

A Nevada man charged with giving a Provo mother gifts and money in exchange for sexually abusing her young daughter was arrested Friday in Mesquite.

Man arrested in connection with July hit-and-run crash

A man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a hit-and-run crash in Kearns that put a woman in the hospital for several weeks.

Air quality, light pollution impacts bird migration and human health

Experts are urging Utahns to turn off their lights and close their curtains from now through October to help birds migrate.

Housing problems unite Utah voters; other issues divide Utah voters, surveys find

The Utah Foundation asked Utahns what they believed were the state's most significant issues. Housing, adolescent education and water usage turned out to be predominantly bipartisan issues.

Rep. Celeste Maloy gets candid about the trickiness of politics

Rep. Celeste Maloy candidly answered students' questions about her close primary race at the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics as part of the Sutherland Institute's 2024 Congressional Series.

Newman Elementary gets library makeover courtesy of University of Utah, Big 12, others

Newman Elementary on Thursday welcomed students to a renovated library transformed as part of the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard Makeover Project.

Tips to help children learn about financial literacy

Teaching youths how to manage money through practical experience, such as using a debit card linked to a checking account, is an effective way to build these skills.

Shooter's sanity at issue as trial begins in Colorado supermarket mass killing

Opening statements have been presented in the trial of a mentally ill man who shot and killed 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021.

5 officers found legally justified in shooting, killing man in Carbon County

Five officers in Carbon County were legally justified in shooting and killing an armed man wanted in a domestic violence investigation, prosecutors announced Thursday.

New footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after he was shot is set to go to auction

New film footage of President John F. Kennedy's motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway after he was fatally wounded has emerged. It will go up for auction later this month.

How to treat fall allergies

An allergist with Intermountain Health said you can lessen your allergy symptoms by keeping your windows closed, using air purifiers and keeping pets out of your bedroom.

Trump Utah fundraiser rescheduled for Sept. 14 in Salt Lake City

Former President Donald Trump plans to fundraise in Salt Lake City next week, after two previous Utah fundraisers were canceled over the summer.

Why an Olympic leader says Utah shouldn't be concerned about losing the 2034 Winter Games

Utahns don't need to worry about losing the 2034 Winter Games over a last-minute contract change, according to a top U.S. Olympic official

Chipotle and Spirit Halloween are launching a costume collection

Chipotle is already getting into the Halloween spirit.

Recent child firearm deaths highlight troubling trend in Utah

Several Utah children have died from gunfire in the last two weeks. The deaths are a stark reminder of a troubling trend the KSL Investigators have reported on extensively: firearm deaths among children and teens in Utah.

BYU announces type of degrees, location for new medical school

In a letter to the campus community, BYU President Shane Reese said the university is establishing a medical advisory team.

Herriman High School moves practices indoors because of poor air quality

The smoky air is causing trouble for high school sports teams trying to get daily practices completed.

Judge in Trump subversion case won't be swayed by election schedule

A judge on Thursday accused lawyers for Donald Trump of attempting to prevent potentially damaging new evidence in the 2020 election subversion case against the Republican former president from becoming public before the Nov. 5 election.

Pick Six Previews: BYU good against FCS opponent, but SMU a notch up

The schedule heats up quickly, as the Cougars travel to Dallas to take on the defending AAC champions — and new Power Four members — SMU.

Critics say text of proposed Utah constitutional amendment is 'misleading'

Critics of a proposed constitutional amendment on citizen-led ballot initiatives in Utah are calling the question that will appear on ballots "misleading" and "hopelessly slanted."

Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges Thursday to avoid facing another criminal trial months after the president's son was convicted in a separate gun case.

Southwest brings back buy-one, get-one-free Companion Pass promotion

For a limited time, Southwest Airlines is offering a promotional Companion Pass, which would allow a pass holder's companion to fly with them nearly free on unlimited flights for two months early next year.

Roosevelt man charged with murder in death of his ex's boyfriend

A Roosevelt man was charged with murder Monday in the stabbing and beating death of his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend in Ballard last month.

Former resident, advocates push for more oversight of Utah troubled teen industry

A lawsuit against a Utah teen treatment facility calls for tougher regulation. The KSL Investigators explore why some say enough isn't being done to protect children.

Utah businesses involved in helping Paralympic athletes win gold medals this week

A Utah-based company is being credited for giving athletes a competitive edge during the Summer Paralympics in Paris.

QUIZ: Can you pass this quiz about Utah education history?

See how well you know the history of the history of education in Utah for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

Abravanel Hall could be given national historic recognition. Will it save the venue?

An effort is underway to add Abravanel Hall to the National Register of Historic Places, but it may not guarantee the building will be preserved amid downtown revitalization efforts.

Kearns man traveling with 2 kids emptied gun at another driver, charges say

A Kearns man driving with 2 young kids in the back seat fired 13 rounds at another driver after falsely accusing the stranger of being in two different gangs, charges say.

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder

Authorities in Georgia say the father of the teen charged with opening fire at a high school has been arrested on charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

Weber State students, professor studying impact of cuts to diversity programming

A Weber State graduate student is spearheading a study into the impact of cuts to diversity programming at the university brought on by HB261.