Utah firefighters reflect on unprecedented wildfire experience in Southern California

After two weeks of helping to fight the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Utah firefighters are on their last 24-hour shift.

Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires

Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their home in the destructive fires that have swept Southern California in the past weeks.

Italy's top court upholds Amanda Knox slander conviction

Italy's highest court on Thursday upheld the conviction of American Amanda Knox for slander in a case related to the murder of her British flatmate in 2007, the final act in a legal drama lasting almost two decades.

DNA match leads to arrest in 19-year-old cold case homicide in Magna

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the 19-year-old cold case homicide of Jason Royter in 2005.

California jeweler accused of defrauding Utahns faces new charges

A California jeweler already facing multiple felony charges in Utah accusing him of selling fake paintings and jewelry is now facing more charges.

Keller snipes, Vejmelka posts shutout as Utah Hockey Club dominates Wild 4-0

Clayton Keller coasted behind the net, arms raised as he celebrated an absolute snipe of a goal.

Feds directed $122.8M in drought spending across Utah. Will it be held up by freeze?

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directed about $122.8 million toward drought mitigation and resiliency projects in and around Utah.

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says "act as barriers to American AI innovation."

Senate confirms Trump nominee Ratcliffe as CIA director

A majority of the U.S. Senate on Thursday backed President Donald Trump's nominee John Ratcliffe, a former House of Representatives member who served as Director of National Intelligence during Trump's first term, as director of the CIA.

'It's on': Rich County man arrested after allegedly firing shots, trying to fight sheriff

A Laketown, Rich County, man was arrested Wednesday and accused of making threats with a gun and then fighting deputies while being taken into custody.

Southern cities repurpose Mardi Gras equipment to clear leftover snow after rare winter storm

Southern cities largely unfamiliar with snow and ice are getting creative in their efforts to clean up from this week's winter storm.

'Promise fulfilled': Utah Republicans celebrate Trump's emergency declaration at the border

Utah's Republican lawmakers celebrated after President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency at the southern border.

Is Egor Demin still a lottery pick? Assessing the BYU star's NBA draft stock after 15 games

Through 15 games, Demin's statistical profile tells a mixed story.

'We must build': Cox asks lawmakers, Utahns to embrace state's industrial spirit

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for a return to the state's "tradition of true grit" in his State of the State address at the Capitol Thursday evening, declaring that "now is a time for building."

Utah likely to join national opioid settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma

Utah is expected to join a settlement with Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin, that will resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that the pain medication caused a widespread opioid crisis.

Landlord that manages units in Utah accused of pricing scheme that harmed tenants

Utah renters may be impacted by a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice that accuses corporate property management companies of using a software company's AI pricing tool to inflate rent prices.

Utah leaders start debate over cutting, reallocating $60.5M in university funding

Utah lawmakers have started debate over cutting and reallocating some $60.5 million in university funding, a priority for the GOP majority.

Trump defense pick Hegseth narrowly survives US Senate test vote

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.

Have You Seen This? Snowball fight erupts on snowy New Orleans street

While Utah supposedly has the greatest snow on earth, Mother Nature has been spreading the precious white fluff to brand new areas this week.

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach $7.4B national opioid settlement

Purdue Pharma and its Sackler family owners have reached a new $7.4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that the pain medication OxyContin caused a widespread opioid addiction crisis in the U.S., several state attorneys general said Thursday.

Not over Yet(i): How the Utah Hockey Club can still become the Yetis

A Utah-based IP lawyer explains what the next step looks like for the Utah Hockey Club's trademark hurdle.

Utah County entrepreneur pleads guilty to security fraud charges involving 530 victims

A Utah County entrepreneur has pleaded guilty in federal court to costing hundreds of clients millions of dollars after selling securities illegally.

Judge blocks Trump's order curtailing birthright citizenship

A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order curtailing the right to automatic birthright citizenship in the United States.

Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

Salt Lake City International Airport shatters passenger record — again

2024 was the busiest year on record for Salt Lake City International Airport, shattering all records set the year before.

A Jewish comedy night is happening in Utah this week. The special guest? BYU's quarterback

Comedy and BYU football will collide Saturday night when quarterback Jake Retzlaff participates in a unique event hosted by Chabad of Utah County.

Police seize drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl, arrest father and son in Provo

A father and son in Provo were arrested after police say a package being shipped outside the United States containing dangerous carfentanil was mailed to them.

5 reasons to grow your startup in U. of Utah's Master of Business Creation Program (online or in person)

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah is available online or in person.

Paris' Louvre museum, in dire state, cries for help

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, has requested urgent help from the French government to better protect its countless works of art from leaks and temperature swings.

'People don't forget;' Utah Cold Case Coalition weighs in on DNA match in Hawaii cold case

A man living in a Utah nursing home will be sent to Hawaii where he's facing a second-degree murder charge, police say.

Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back

Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Utah bill targeting squatters, one of several aimed at illegal immigration, gets committee support

A bill targeting squatters, spurred in part by worries about Latino immigrants taking over vacant dwellings, has received a positive committee recommendation.

Executive order indefinitely suspends Refugee Resettlement program

One of President Trump's first executive orders has placed a halt on many refugees bound for the U.S. Here in Utah, dozens of refugees are now left in limbo.

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.

Lawmakers seek crackdown on Utahns illegally registering vehicles out of state

The KSL Investigators have reported on Utahns getting their vehicles registered out-of-state to save big money on sales taxes. A new law being considered on Capitol Hill could make it much harder for Utahns to illegally register their vehicles.

10 ways you can keep your New Year's resolutions

Here are some tips to ensure 2025 is a year of growth and accomplishment.

More Californians move to Utah, other western states because of wildfires? What expert say

More Californians may be moving to Utah as a result of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

UDVMA and SLCC team up to help get veterans' businesses off the ground

The UDVMA and Salt Lake Community College have joined forces to help local vets know there is more out there for them if they ever dreamed of owning their own business.

'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations with 13

As fresh fires raced across the Los Angeles region, an embattled movie industry lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical "Emilia Pérez" in Oscar nominations Thursday.

Oreo is releasing this flavor for the first time ever

Oreo is partnering with singer Post Malone for its next limited edition cookie, featuring a first-of-its-kind filling for the brand.

Salt Lake, Ogden schools say immigrant students are welcome after Trump flips policy on raids

Salt Lake City and Ogden school officials sent out assurances saying immigrant students are welcome after the Trump administration flipped U.S. policy on raids in "sensitive locations."