K-9 officer 'Thunder' joins Southern Utah University's police force

The newest addition to the Southern Utah University police force is a young black Labrador named Thunder.

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Late push from Nacua, Rams can't overcome Eagles' 'Snowquon'

The former BYU standout and Orem High prep star caught six passes for 97 yards in the Rams' 28-22 loss to the Eagles.

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.

Here's what it was like as thousands gathered in Washington to celebrate Trump's inauguration

Thousands of supporters waited for hours in rain, hail and sleet for a chance to attend President-elect Donald Trump's final rally on the eve of his second inauguration.

Mike Schultz's unlikely journey to becoming Utah House speaker

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz shared with KSL-TV the unlikely personal journey that led him to immense business success and made him one of the state's most powerful people.

Costco Teamsters vote to authorize US-wide strike, union says

Teamsters said on Sunday its members at U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale voted in favor of a nationwide strike, as they entered a final round of talks to reach a new contract ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline.

Former Utah Senate candidate's 'own actions' lead to mistrial in sexual abuse case

A bizarre set of circumstances unfolded in a Provo courtroom this week causing a jury to be sent home mid-trial. The KSL Investigators obtained courtroom audio that sheds light on what happened.

Utah high school teacher suffers from mysterious illness at work

A Utah high school teacher suffered from mysterious illness he felt was work related. After his workers compensation claim was denied, Rick then came to Davis & Sanchez to see if they could help.

Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena in a record-setting photo finish.

Trump rethinking next week's planned immigration raids, report says

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is reconsidering plans for immigration raids in Chicago next week after details were leaked, Trump's team says.

Crisis no longer means added stress about where pets stay

Ruff Haven gives these folks a place to leave their pets and get the help they need. Next week, it's joining forces with Fit to Recover to get some dogs walked.

Education Department says Title IX applies to direct payment of college athletes

New U.S. Department of Education guidance defines name, image and likeness payments as financial aid that must be proportionate between male and female college athletes.

Review: 'Wolf Man' lacks any real bite

"Wolf Man" starts out as a a tense and thrilling horror experience but quickly devolves into a predictable and often boring outing.

John Marino came to the rescue for Utah Hockey Club with Mikhail Sergachev out

Utah's two-goal lead was about to be cut in half. John Marino, though, didn't get that memo.

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Healthy eating and food satisfaction are falling, poll finds

People worldwide like their food choices and consider their meals healthy. But that satisfaction is dropping, including in the United States.

Trump plans to issue Day 1 pardons for some convicted Jan. 6 rioters

President-elect Donald Trump and his team have drafted a slate of pardons for people convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack to be issued on Day 1, sources familiar with the plans told CNN.

Scientist bottles smell of bones to help solve cold cases

A Belgian research scientist is working with the federal police to create a scent that mimics the smell of dried human bones to help sniffer dogs find long lost remains.

Utah congressional delegation share their plan to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration is Monday. Utah's congressional delegation is enthusiastic about a smooth transition of power and the beginning of the America First agenda.

How to reset your mental health with nature in 2025

Getting over those post-Christmas blues can be hard, and even some of the resolutions set for 2025 have already gone by the wayside.

Can this state be saved? Why California is so ... different

From its schools to its products, the Golden State is an outlier to the rest of the nation. Residents like it that way — or did, before the Los Angeles fires.

Utah to celebrate MLK Day with various events

Events to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be held at the state Capitol, the University of Utah campus, Ogden and elsewhere on Monday.

Families welcome home Utah National Guard soldiers after Africa deployment

More than 100 Utah soldiers returned home Saturday from a nearly yearlong military mission to Africa.

Poll: Americans have a more negative view of Biden than of predecessors at end of terms

As he prepares to leave public office, the American public had dimmer views of President Joe Biden than predecessors Donald Trump or Barack Obama, according to a survey from The Associated Press's NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Helper police officer injured when car is hit on US 6

A Helper police officer was injured after being hit by a vehicle while parked on U.S. 6, police said Sunday.

TikTok restores service, thanks Trump

TikTok said on Sunday said it was restoring its service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access in the U.S. when he returns to power on Monday.

Biden pardons five people including late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

President Joe Biden pardoned five people on Sunday, including the late civil rights leader Marcus Garvey, and commuted the sentences of two, the White House said in a statement.

Why are lone homes left standing after the fires? It's not entirely luck

People in fire country generally know that trees, landscaping and wood fences near homes can be a fire risk. Architects and contractors are going beyond that, using newer materials and techniques in roofing, walls and windows to keep buildings standing.

New free guide to filing for Social Security benefits now available

New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to file for Social Security benefits.

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers

Palestinians burst into the streets to celebrate and return to the rubble of their bombed-out homes on Sunday after a ceasefire deal halted fighting in Gaza, and three female hostages freed by Hamas were reunited with their mothers inside Israel.

A magical alchemy that turns plastic grocery bags into warmth

Almost every weekday, at a nondescript storefront on Pleasant Grove's Main Street, a kind of magical alchemy takes place when the women at Stitching Hearts Worldwide render grocery bags into something so practical that the world's most hardened climate cynic would be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about.