Defense saves day in 0-0 RSL draw vs. Portland; potential star budding on other end

A pair of saves in the 89th minute by Rafael Cabral and Sam Junqua earned Real Salt Lake its first clean sheet since April 5 in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday against Portland.

3 men facing federal charges in $3M fake check scheme

Three people were charged in federal court and accused of using falsified checks and stolen mail to launder $3 million.

What's the timeline for organizing Utah's 2034 Winter Games?

There's a timeline for organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games. Here's what it entails.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend says he raped her, paid $20 million in settlement

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura testified on Wednesday that the hip-hop mogul raped her in 2018 after they ended their more than decade-long relationship.

Utah, feds reach accord on handling of prison inmates in the country illegally

Utah and federal officials have formalized an accord on handling of prison inmates in the country illegally and subject to deportation.

Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine's peace talks that Russian leader proposed

President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will not attend what could be the first direct peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv in three years on Thursday, as the Kremlin instead is sending a group of experienced technocrats.

Miller Family Foundation grants more than $500K to help Salt Lake's west side

The Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation has granted more than $500,000 to help over 38 organizations serving Salt Lake City's west side.

$300M set aside for road construction of possible Delta Center pedestrian plaza

The wheels are turning on a walkable entertainment district leading up to the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City.

Gate fatalities spur new federal legislation sponsored by Sen. Curtis

The Alex Gate Safety Act is bipartisan legislation to create and enforce a consumer product safety standard for large and potentially hazardous gates often installed in residential, commercial and recreational settings.

Study links radon gas to childhood leukemia

An 18-year, 700-plus county study from Oregon State University found a link between exposure to radon gas and childhood leukemia rates.

Bear struck, killed by vehicle near Bear Lake

Bear Lake State Park officials are asking drivers to slow down and pay attention after a black bear was recently struck and killed by a vehicle near a popular beach.

Former West Jordan judge faces first hearing as defendant on sexual abuse charges

William Kendall, a former judge for Utah's 3rd District Court, waived his right to a preliminary hearing during his first court appearance on charges of sexual abuse and sharing a "weed pen."

Trump meets Syrian president, urges him to establish ties with Israel

President Donald Trump met with Syria's president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and urged him to normalize ties with longtime foe Israel after a surprise U.S. announcement that it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government.

Hotline between military and air traffic controllers in Washington hasn't worked for over 3 years

A hotline between military and civilian air traffic controllers that hasn't worked for more than three years may have contributed to another near miss shortly after the U.S. Army resumed flying helicopters after January's deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a Black Hawk helicopter, Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday.

Davis High School AP exam interrupted by fire alarm, needs to be retaken

A fire alarm disrupted the Advanced Placement calculus exam for 200 students at Davis High School. Students must now choose between retaking the exam on otherwise inconvenient makeup days or submit incomplete tests.

Have You Seen This? Flock of 'devil birds' fills the sky over a California home

This is the stuff of horror films — but it happened in real life in Corona, California, just a couple of weeks ago.

Going 'backward'? Concerned transit operators press UTA for workplace changes

A group of Utah Transit Authority bus and train operators spoke out about changing workplace conditions, asking executives for changes as they near a new bargaining agreement.

Utah's Blake Moore caught dozing in his chair during all-nighter House budget hearing

Utah Rep. Blake Moore briefly dozed in his seat during an overnight House Ways and Means Committee meeting early Wednesday. A video of the nap was shared widely on social media.

John Curtis says Dems, GOP not having 'honest' conversations with American voters

Utah Sen. John Curtis delivered his first address on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday, calling for more honest, open conversations with the American people.

Brian Santiago wants to chase excellence in all BYU sports, but 'football drives the ship'

"There's nothing more important at BYU than our football program," the newly promoted BYU athletic director said Wednesday as he began his full-time athletic director administration.

Salt Lake City's Living Traditions Festival starts Friday. Alex Cuba will be the headlining performer

Salt Lake City's annual Living Traditions Festival goes from Friday through Sunday, and the headlining performer will be Grammy Award-winning musician Alex Cuba.

Utah fast-food manager charged with illegal relationship with 17-year-old employee

A Weber County man is facing 16 felony charges accusing him of engaging in an illegal sexual relationship with a 17-year-old employee.

Gavel in hand, here are Mike Lee's plans for the Senate energy committee

Utah's senior senator will be tasked with guiding Republicans through debates on energy, a policy issue with a wide spectrum of opinions.

'This truly is a miracle': Idaho man released from hospital after truck fell on him, breaking 13 ribs

An Idaho husband and father of six miraculously lived to tell his story of survival after his one-ton truck fell on him.

Thumbprint on cigarette carton leads to arrest in 1977 death of young woman

Nearly half a century after a young California woman was strangled to death, officials say a thumbprint on a carton of cigarettes has led to an arrest.

18-year-old shot by police now expected to survive and is placed under arrest

An 18-year-old man shot by Salt Lake police Monday remained hospitalized Wednesday but was placed under arrest and is being guarded as he is now expected to survive.

Suspect arrested in Taylorsville backyard burglary after news report

A man was arrested in connection with a backyard burglary in Taylorsville after KSL-TV circulated photos and videos that prompted tips to help police.

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels

There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

Decades-long cold case involving missing University of Utah student has been solved

A cold case involving a missing University of Utah student has been solved after decades of police investigation. 

Microsoft lays off about 3% of its workforce in what one executive calls a 'day with a lot of tears'

Microsoft began laying off about 6,000 workers Tuesday, nearly 3% of its entire workforce and its largest job cuts in more than two years as the company spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

Scammers impersonate animal charities, hoping to intercept donations

Two Utah animal rescue organizations were surprised to see impersonators online trying to collect donations in their name.

4 reasons to build a backyard office

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

South Jordan family grateful for neighbors after devastating house fire

The Burgoyne family is now picking up the pieces after a fast-moving house fire Sunday evening burned nearly everything they owned.

St. George man pleads guilty to 10 counts of possessing child sex abuse images

A St. George man who initially faced 100 counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor has entered a plea.

How Astra Tower unintentionally became Utah's tallest building with the state's largest mural

Astra Tower was never intended to be Utah's tallest building when its planning began, but changes that led to its record-breaking height led to a record-breaking mural to boot.