2 men accused of operating forgery scheme in St. George motel room indicted on federal charges

Two men arrested in September have been indicted on federal charges after police say they discovered a forgery operation in a St. George motel room.

No. 23 Utes sweep rival No. 21 BYU in dominant rematch to climb Big 12 standings

With the largest crowd in program history, the Utah Utes swept their in-state rivals BYU in a high-stakes rematch at the Huntsman Center on Friday night.

BYU controls paint to pull past UC Riverside for 2-0 start

Egor Demin had 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists, and Fousseyni Traore added 13 points and six boards as BYU improved to 2-0 with a 86-80 win over UC Riverside.

Students, loved ones gather to honor Bingham High student killed in house fire

It was a somber night as hundreds of classmates and loved ones gathered to honor the life of Logan Hansen, a Bingham High School student who died in a house explosion Wednesday.

Donald Trump sees slight improvement in Utah vote share compared to 2020

Donald Trump has slightly improved his vote share in Utah compared to four years ago, but is still running a few points behind most major Republican candidates in the state.

'The center of our universe': Family remembers girl killed in tractor accident in fundraiser

A GoFundMe has been set up for a four-year-old girl who died in a farming accident south of Rexburg last week.

Meta's Zuckerberg not liable in lawsuits over social media harm to children

A federal judge said Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in 25 lawsuits accusing his company of addicting children to social media.

Tooele County to receive Utah's first new railroad in decades

Ground was broken in Tooele County on Thursday for Utah's first new railroad in decades.

3 suspected gang members accused of threatening group at gunpoint

Three people who police say are part of a transnational criminal organization from Venezuela are facing multiple felony assault charges and may be tied to a prostitution ring.

Airport wildlife mitigation team busy during fall migration season

While flights take off at the Salt Lake City International Airport, employees like Ron Smith are busy keeping his eyes not on the planes, but on animals.

Gaza women, children are nearly 70% of 8,119 verified war dead, UN rights office says

The U.N. Human Rights Office said on Friday nearly 70% of the fatalities it has verified in the Gaza war were women and children.

Federal judge pauses Trump 2020 election case after election victory

A federal judge on Friday set aside pending deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case after prosecutors said they were grappling with the "unprecedented circumstance" of his impending return to the White House.

Utah's Salvadoran community marking International Pupusa Day to honor the food staple

Utah's Salvadoran community is marking what it dubs International Pupusa Day with activities meant to honor the food staple of the Central American nation.

Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonce topped the list of Grammy Award contenders unveiled on Friday, earning 11 nods including an album of the year nomination for her venture into country music, "Cowboy Carter."

Tickets released for First Presidency's Christmas Devotional

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that tickets are now available for the annual First Presidency's Christmas Devotional on Dec. 8.

Utah enjoys near-normal water year start, but data shows early split among these regions

Utah's 2025 water year opened on a very warm note— the warmest October in at least 130 years — but October's stormy second half helped prevent it from being a dry state.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence

Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a new request for bail, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean he should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.

4th gang member charged as adult in fatal Mt. Olympus trailhead shooting

A 16-year-old has been charged as an adult in the killing of an 18-year-old man in the Mt. Olympus trailhead parking lot. He is the fourth to be charged as an adult in the case.

Have You Seen This? The bouncy ball of doom

Do you ever have those moments where a random chain of events leads to disaster?

Will we be the 'selfish generation?' Gov. Cox calls for more housing as population grows

Utah County like most of Utah, is booming. But with prolonged prosperity comes spikes in population and an increasingly high cost of living, the governor says.

Pick Six Previews: BYU to have upper hand over Utah in annual rivalry game

Originally, we all thought this would feature a Big 12 title bound Utah team and a BYU squad fighting for bowl eligibility. Instead, it is BYU in the driver's seat and Utah acting as the "spoilers."

A list of Veterans Day events and freebies across Utah

To celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, organizations across the state are hosting performances, parades, ceremonies and more to honor living veterans.

Robert Bortuzzo won a Stanley Cup in St. Louis, and he sees parallels in Utah HC's potential

Robert Bortuzzo has embraced his mentorship role in Utah

Bluffdale officers justified in shooting armed man, report concludes

Two police officers were legally justified in shooting an armed man, the district attorney announced Friday. An autopsy determined the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Rescuers successfully extricate man who fell 50 feet into mine shaft in Iron County

Emergency responders on Tuesday were able to successfully rescue a 49-year-old man who fell approximately 50 feet into an abandoned mine shaft in a rural part of Iron County.

Minority hopefuls on cusp of winning, augmenting the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders

Several minority hopefuls are on the cusp of winning as ballot counting from Tuesday's vote winds down, adding to the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders.

Why the writers of 'Heretic' made sister missionaries victims

The horror movie about a man trapping two sister missionaries hits theaters this week and uses the "final girl" trope.

Neighbors gather to support family devastated by loss of teen in house explosion

Neighbors in South Jordan are doing what they can to support a family devastated by the loss of a 15-year-old in a house explosion.

Judge strikes down Biden administration program shielding immigrant spouses from deportation

A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.

Utah school kept special needs child alone in padded room dozens of times, mother says 

A Utah mother was heartbroken to learn her autistic daughter was repeatedly placed in seclusion at school. KSL Investigates examined how often it happens in Utah and what the law allows.

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing.

KSL.com Pick'em: Staff picks for Week 11 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.

Walmart to offer independent drivers new holiday bonuses in battle with Amazon

Walmart will pay independent delivery drivers new financial incentives to pick up online orders at its U.S. stores and deliver them to shoppers during the holiday season, the retailer told Reuters.

South Carolina town warned of 43 monkeys that escaped from lab

After 43 monkeys escaped a research facility in a small South Carolina town, police on Thursday urged residents to lock their homes and avoid approaching the animals under any circumstances.

Former US national security adviser John Bolton makes predictions for Trump's second term

John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, sat down with KSL.com Thursday to discuss national security concerns before a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.

Police: Driver rams officer's vehicle, hits another car before being arrested

A man in a stolen car was arrested Thursday after police say he rammed an officer's patrol car and then hit an innocent bystander after running a red light.

How LOVB Salt Lake star helped Brielle Kemavor pace No. 20 BYU women's volleyball

They say to never meet your heroes, but BYU's Brielle Kemavor scarcely imagined she'd meet one of hers before her sophomore season.

'He's better than ever': Boy finds relief from seizures following neurosurgery 

A boy in St. George started having unexplainable seizures. Doctors were able to help him through a surgery offered in only a few children's hospitals nationwide.

First glance at the AG's calendar: What is — and isn't — inside

At first glance, much of what's on Utah AG Sean Reyes' schedule from 2019-2023 is routine.

Huntsman Cancer Institute oncologist warns Utahns about radon exposure

In Utah, thousands of people have died from radon-induced lung cancer, and Dr. Akerley wants to make sure all Utahns understand what it is and how to protect themselves and their families.

Trump picks Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff

President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will be his White House chief of staff, entrusting a top position to a political operative who helped the Republican win election.

Idaho woman gets prison time for embezzling over $330K from church organization

An Idaho woman was sentenced on Wednesday to prison after admitting to embezzling over $330,000 from a church organization.

Japanese automaker Nissan cuts 9,000 jobs as its vehicles fail to sell

The Japanese automaker announced it is cutting 9,000 jobs globally, or about 6% of its more than 133,000 employees.

Timed entry to return to Arches National Park in 2025 but with big change

Arches National Park will continue a timed entry pilot program for the fourth year, but it's testing a big mid-summer tweak while it also nears a permanent long-term solution.