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Salt Lake dessert cafe has fundraiser for Vietnam villages devastated by typhoon

09/13/2024 10:41pm
A Japanese dessert cafe in downtown Salt Lake City is raising funds to donate to a humanitarian group in Vietnam to help victims of a natural disaster that devastated Asia earlier this week.

Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior

09/13/2024 10:05pm
A problematic airline passenger has been hit with an unusual form of punishment — he has to pay back the airline for the cost of fuel.

New leases for oil, gas plummet under Biden-Harris. Will the future hold more of the same?

09/13/2024 9:33pm
In 2019, when Kamala Harris was campaigning to be the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee, she vowed she would stop fracking as a means to extract fossil fuel from the land.

What residents want from Smith's Ballpark site as post-baseball plans pick up

09/13/2024 9:06pm
Those who call Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood home certainly have ideas for how the Smith's Ballpark land can be used after the Salt Lake Bees move out.

Mitt Romney condemns health care company in Senate hearing

09/13/2024 8:39pm
During a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing Thursday, Sen. Mitt Romney denounced the mismanagement at Steward Health Care, which operated several Utah hospitals.

Woman arrested after crash into Idaho Falls DMV building

09/13/2024 7:37pm
A woman was arrested after she crashed into a DMV building in Idaho Falls on Thursday night.

Trump stops in Utah today to meet with slate of old — and new — MAGA faithful

09/13/2024 7:04pm
When former President Donald Trump returns to Utah for a fundraiser Saturday, event organizers want the state's 2016 reputation of being resistant toward him to be a memory.

Pick Six Previews: Even with tough venue, BYU with clear advantage over Wyoming

09/13/2024 6:28pm
Yes, Laramie is a tough place to play, and Wyoming was able to shock Power Four, but BYU has the clear advantage over the Cowboys here.

Bonnie H. Cordon inaugurated as 10th president of Southern Virginia University

09/13/2024 5:59pm
Bonnie H. Cordon was inaugurated Friday as the 10th president of Southern Virginia University, a private, four-year liberal arts college located in the Shenandoah Valley near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Maverik's next adventure takes it to the Sunflower State

09/13/2024 5:35pm
Maverik is making its move east a year after completing its acquisition of a Midwest counterpart.

'Even more devastating than the first time': Utah mom shares daughter's 2nd cancer battle

09/13/2024 5:01pm
It's Child Cancer Awareness Month, and a mother is sharing her story about her daughter beating cancer — and then relapsing almost two years later.

Activities planned for people of color who don't visit natural parks as much

09/13/2024 4:39pm
Latino Conservation Week starts on Saturday, aiming to promote Latino involvement in conservation efforts and the outdoors, with several activities planned in Utah.

Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves 2 critically injured, others presumed dead

09/13/2024 4:04pm
Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and resulting fire destroyed a gas station in a small north-central Idaho town.

Utah Legislature appeals decision blocking Amendment D from the ballot

09/13/2024 3:35pm
The Utah Legislature and other defendants in the simmering redistricting lawsuit appealed Friday the court ruling that would keep Amendment D off the November ballot.

The teen accused in Georgia's high shooting enrolled 2 weeks late and was often absent

09/13/2024 3:33pm
Investigators say the 14-year-old who is accused of killing four people in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia started school two weeks late.

Have You Seen This? The amazing spider-dad

09/13/2024 3:32pm
Never doubt a parent's intuition. It's an ancient superpower that allows moms and dads to sense things no one else can.

'Diamond in the desert': New Pioneer Park Interpretive Trail celebrates 'Dixie spirit'

09/13/2024 3:02pm
A new paved, half-mile trail in St. George connects one of the city's most popular parks, Pioneer Park, with the Red Hills Desert Garden.

BYU-Wyoming littered with history, hazy future amid college football's changing landscape

09/13/2024 2:42pm
But coaches, players and current staff members have plenty of memories of the third-most played series in BYU football history, behind only in-state rivals Utah and Utah State.

Utah-born musical secures West End concert debut

09/13/2024 2:01pm
A musical fully developed in Utah by Utah artists is getting a chance at stardom with a two-day concert debut at one of the most famous London theaters.

Salt Lake Bees will have a noticeable uniform change in 2025

09/13/2024 1:31pm
A big change is coming to the Salt Lake Bees in 2025 and no it's not just a new stadium.

Congo court sentences Utahn, 2 other Americans and 34 more to death on coup charges

09/13/2024 1:29pm
A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.

Pick Six Previews: Utes have more than enough talent to top Aggies

09/13/2024 1:01pm
While Utah has won 14 of the last 15 matchups, the one loss occurred in Logan, where they head Saturday.

Tooele baby artist's winning entry a first for Utah State Fair art competition

09/13/2024 12:37pm
The family of a Utah State Fair art winner is sharing the surprising story behind the prized paintings they submitted, and it just might be a first for the fair contest.

Some Trump allies want him to talk more about the assassination attempt

09/13/2024 12:26pm - PARTNER
Some in the former President Donald Trump's inner circle are frustrated that the story about his assassination attempt has not maintained public interest.

Loose electrical cable found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse

09/13/2024 11:57am
Investigators discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the massive cargo ship that lost power and crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.

Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York

09/13/2024 11:46am
Justin Timberlake has pleaded guilty to impaired driving, resolving the criminal case stemming from his June arrest in New York's Hamptons. The singer-turned-actor entered a new plea to the lesser charge.

Salt Lake Chamber recognizes outstanding businesses and community leaders

09/13/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Here's a look at this year's Salt Lake Chamber honorees and their accomplishments.

'You don't want to wait': Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine

09/13/2024 11:27am
Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.

Trump campaigns in Western states, including Utah, as Harris focuses on critical Pennsylvania

09/13/2024 11:06am
Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Western states, including Utah, as his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on a big battleground prize, Pennsylvania.

Canyons School District phases out community recycling program after inappropriate use

09/13/2024 10:58am
The Canyons School District is reevaluating its community recycling program after people have been throwing in items that don't belong, like garbage, furniture and dead animals.

Jazz PA announcer Dan Roberts to retire following 2024-25 season

09/13/2024 10:37am
Dan Roberts will soon be giving up the mic.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 3 of college football

09/13/2024 10:21am
Each week, we'll release the KSL.com sports staff picks for you to see. Can you do a better job than us? Probably, but that's the fun of it all.

Southern Utah treatment center staff member arrested, accused of sexually abusing teen client

09/13/2024 10:01am
A 37-year-old staff member at a southern Utah residential treatment center has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a teenage client.

Utah family arrives home to find deer 'breaking and entering'

09/13/2024 9:46am
A Utah family arrived home to a mess this week. They expected to find a robber or worse in the house, but instead found a deer.

2 tied to Riverton killing now face charges, but not for murder

09/13/2024 8:41am
Two men tied to a Riverton shooting death in August of a man wearing a bulletproof vest are facing criminal charges in the case, but have not been charged with killing him.

Too much? Many Americans feel the need to limit their political news, poll finds

09/13/2024 8:29am
About 6 in 10 Americans say they need to limit how much information they consume about the government and politics to avoid feeling overloaded or fatigued, according to a new survey.

Why planning commission voted against developer's Sugar House request

09/13/2024 8:24am
Developers have drastically changed their efforts to build a new residential complex in the heart of Sugar House, but are still facing pushback.

TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US

09/13/2024 8:12am
TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing on Monday in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.

COVID lockdown may have aged teen brains, study finds

09/13/2024 8:05am
When the world shut down in the pandemic, adolescent brains started aging faster — especially the brains of adolescent girls, according to researchers.

Why are Utah housing prices so expensive?

09/13/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
If you wonder why prices have gotten so high, here are four key drivers behind the rise in housing costs.

Utah regulators warn all car dealers they'll enforce state law against deceptive acts

09/13/2024 7:44am
A Utah agency sent a letter to every dealer in the state saying it will "investigate" and "enforce" state law requiring car buyers to be treated without "deceptive acts and practices."

Answering crisis calls: What it's like to be on the other end of the 988 line

09/13/2024 6:54am
When you call 988, you are connected with a trained mental health expert. Utah has around 100 crisis line workers.

Study links wildfire pollution to negative mental health impacts in children

09/13/2024 6:13am
A recent nationwide study found children's mental health could get worse depending on the amount of wildfire smoke they inhale.