Adjusting to new technology could redefine labor roles in construction

The construction industry faces a significant labor shortage impacting housing affordability. Experts in the industry on Friday suggested companies lean in to using technologies to boost productivity and ease worker burdens.

Día de los Muertos is coming with many events planned in Utah

Día de los Muertos, meant to honor the dead and commonly celebrated in Mexico, is coming and numerous events are planned in Utah to mark the occasion.

'We really need this': Bipartisan group makes final pitch for $507M Salt Lake County bond

Salt Lake County voters will weigh in on a $507 million bond this November, which tackles public safety concerns.

Steve Kerr calls Will Hardy 'one of the brightest coaches' ahead of Jazz loss to Warriors

Golden State coach Steve Kerr believes there will be better days ahead for the Utah Jazz. It was hard to look worse than Friday.

Israel strikes Iran military targets amid fears of a wider war

Israel said it struck military sites in Iran early on Saturday in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on Israel earlier this month, the latest step in the escalating conflict between the heavily armed rivals.

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle

Police are investigating a crash that critically injured a pedestrian on State Street in Salt Lake City Friday evening.

Biden apologizes to Native Americans for federal boarding school system

President Joe Biden marked his visit Friday to Arizona's Tribal communities with a historic apology. The commander-in-chief expressed remorse for the U.S. government's boarding school policies that harmed Native American communities.

Investors question Elon Musk's politicking as Tesla stock takes big jump

Tesla stock saw its biggest price jump since 2013 on Thursday with shares in the Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle company moving up 22% following a better-than-expected earnings report.

Deepfake of Salt Lake police chief prompts warning about AI scams impersonating police

Salt Lake City police are urging caution against scammers using artificial intelligence to impersonate police after a Utahn received an altered video of Chief Mike Brown asking for money.

Saturday air show to celebrate new $2.6M runway in west Utah County

An air show Saturday at the West Desert Airpark in Fairfield, featuring aerobatics, skydiving, cool cars and a pumpkin drop, marks a significant upgrade to the small public runway.

Utah Hockey Club hoping Nick Bjugstad can provide a spark in Utah debut

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad will play for the first time this season on Saturday.

Judge approves shipping companies' $102M settlement with DOJ over Baltimore bridge collapse

A judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people.

West Valley school celebrates NASA donation by planting 'moon tree'

Neil Armstrong Academy in West Valley City on Friday planted a "moon tree" sapling from NASA and the U.S. Forest Service that traveled on the Artemis I Orion spacecraft in 2022.

In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election

In a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.

Cottonwood Heights mom accused of murdering husband ordered again not to contact children

The judge overseeing the case for a Cottonwood Heights mother accused of murdering her children said she cannot contact her children, but he would be willing to make exceptions in the future.

2 suspects in California murder case arrested in Salt Lake City

Two people suspected of being involved in a Los Angeles killing were arrested in Salt Lake City without incident Thursday and are now awaiting potential extradition back to California.

Have You Seen This? 'You're way too old for this, man'

The son of NBA legend LeBron James isn't immune to rookie hazing, particularly from his father, in a new Nike commercial.

The day after Election Day

With less than two weeks until Election Day, the country will soon learn whether we learned our lesson. In 2022, Congress passed the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act, a product of months of debate over how to avoid a repeat of 2020.

BYU isn't afraid to play underclassmen, but Faletau Satuala doesn't play like a freshman

Perhaps the only thing more surprising than a defensive secondary that has started walk-ons has been the emergence of other freshmen in Jay Hill's defense.

Families express concern over armed man near school bus stop

For weeks, a man has been parading around a West Valley neighborhood with a semiautomatic rifle and a handgun, but now residents say he's taking it too far.

Pay up if you want to see Notre-Dame, French minister wants to tell tourists

France should charge visitors a small fee to see the Notre-Dame cathedral to help the country keep its world-famous churches and cathedrals in shape, the culture minister said.

Pick Six Previews: Utah offense to create a spark in win over lowly Houston

Utah's defense and their pass rush against Houston's struggling offensive line is the difference. Plus, Utah has playmakers ready to breakout on offense, if the coordinator change can create a spark.

UDOT mulls safety upgrades to Ogden Canyon Road after deadly crashes

A day after the fifth deadly crash along the Ogden Canyon Road, UDOT publicly presented proposed upgrades to make the narrow, winding road safer.

Richard and Carol Lyman drop out of governor's race after Phil Lyman files lawsuit

Two write-in candidates for governor have dropped out of the race after legal proceedings against them from another candidate with the same last name.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 9 of college football

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.

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a space station mission that lasted almost eight months.

Test Drive: The Ford F-150 Lightning is a shockingly good truck — EV or not

The Lightning could just be the best F-150 you can buy.

She's giving agency back to parents — but not without controversy

Emily Oster, an economist turned parenting data expert, tackles the most pressing dilemmas in her new podcast "Raising Parents."

E. coli cases linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders rises to 75, federal agencies say

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to 75 illness across 13 states, including 22 hospitalizations and one death, according to new data posted Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Pick Six Previews: BYU to continue magical run in close win over UCF

This team is drawing 1984 parallels, and the magical run will continue Saturday, with a final drive containing multiple Retlzaff scrambles and an eventual game-winning field goal.

President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele

The Deseret Peak Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated Nov. 10 by President Russell M. Nelson.

Human trafficking charges mount for Nevada man following St. George traffic stop

A 34-year-old Nevada man accused of human trafficking for sexual exploitation labor is being held without bail following an arrest last week.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU's NIL packages can be considered pay for play

Somewhere along the line, apparently there might be a disconnect with BYU athletics and some of its leadership philosophy.

Amazon Prime offering gas discounts among its perks

Amazon Prime members can now add fuel discounts to the list of membership benefits.

Life moves a little slower in Green River. But is it too slow?

Life moves a little slower in Utah's rural communities. That's the way many people who live in Green River like it.

New homebuyers can qualify for $20,000 in state money in Eagle Mountain community

There's good news that could make home buying easier and bring that dream dwelling within reach. Utah introduced a $20,000 program specifically designed for qualified first-time home buyers.

String of break-ins might be the same burglar, victims think

The search is on Thursday night for a burglar in West Valley City who stole valuables from people's homes they can't replace. The burglar seen on video may be the same person behind a string of break-ins just in the last week.

Democrat Brian King sees an opening to win in deep red Utah

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian King hopes the chaos of this election cycle will help him turn Utah blue for the first time in decades.

GOP voters still have questions for Spencer Cox. Here's how he is answering them

Despite a turn toward former President Donald Trump, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox still faces some skepticism among Republican voters during his reelection campaign.