Controversial proposal to allow sale of federal land in Washington, Beaver counties hits dead end

A controversial proposal to let several local governmental entities in Washington County buy around 10,000 acres of federal land to help them contend with growth has hit a dead end.

Kaysville fire causes more than $200,000 in damages

A fire Wednesday in Kaysville destroyed an electric car that was being charged in a driveway and damaged the garage of the adjacent home.

2 Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in downtown Washington, lone suspect held

Two Israeli embassy staffers, committed to Israel-Palestinian dialogue and about to get engaged, were killed by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night and a suspect who chanted pro-Palestine slogans was in custody, officials said.

Epic Games' Fortnite returns to Apple App Store in US after nearly 5 years

Epic Games' wildly popular multiplayer shooter game "Fortnite" is available again on Apple's App Store in the U.S. from Tuesday, capping a ban of nearly five years.

Judge to decide if Utah County investigation can be used in defendant's other sex abuse case

A judge is now considering whether to bring information from a dismissed Utah County case against former therapist David Hamblin into his case of alleged sex abuse in Sanpete County.

Mississippi AG nearly collapses, is aided by Utah AG Brown during tour of the southern border

Temperatures at the southern border in Yuma, Ariz., teetered at the 100-degree line on Wednesday, as members of the Republican Attorneys General Association leadership took a tour of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Westlake students celebrate high-school graduation at former elementary schools

The seniors from Westlake High School took the afternoon to visit teachers, younger students and the elementary schools that gave them their educational foundation.

Rollover on I-15 in Leeds leaves woman hospitalized; truck reported stolen, UHP says

A woman was transported to the hospital and two men were taken into questioning by the Utah Highway Patrol following a crash on I-15 in Washington County on Wednesday morning.

White House asks Supreme Court to block access to DOGE records

The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to set aside a judge's order requiring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to answer questions and disclose documents about its operations.

Study: Utah a 'middle of the pack' state for military retirees

May is National Military Appreciation Month — so it's an apt time to ask: Is Utah a "vet friendly" state for military retirees?

Utah commission chairman defends approval of Rocky Mountain Power 4.7% rate increase

A commission that approves utility rate adjustments across the state says it considered many factors before approving some of Rocky Mountain Power's proposed rate increase.

How social media reacted to 'Outdoor Boys' pulling the plug on YouTube

Fans of the "Outdoor Boys" expressed disappointment about creator Luke Nichols pulling the plug on his wildly popular YouTube channel but respected his decision to remove his family from the spotlight.

Granite School District considering closing east-side elementary schools

The Granite School District is looking at possibly closing elementary schools on the district's east side.

Lagoon joins underage drinking prevention campaign as summer gets underway

Underage drinking prevention campaign Parents Empowered teamed up with Lagoon Amusement Park to help provide activities since school is out for summer.

Man arrested after police say he threatened Salt Lake City mayor after city's flag change

A Farmington man was arrested Tuesday after police say he made online threats against Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and then showed up at Salt Lake City Hall after being questioned about it.

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole government data

A hacker who breached the communications service used by former Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz earlier this month intercepted messages from a broader swathe of American officials.

How the White House is looking to Utah as an example of promoting trade jobs

Gov. Spencer Cox met with a Trump administration labor official to discuss the state's approach to promoting highly skilled trades and apprenticeships.

Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting woman in 2023

A civil lawsuit filed Wednesday accused BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2023.

Have You Seen This? Clever dog leaves concert with a stick

A recent video goes to show that every dog really does have its day, no matter how many sticks are available.

Step into summer in style with a luxury home in St. George

Rather than shouldering the full burden of a second home, families are discovering a smarter, more affordable way to own through fractional co-ownership homes.

Dutch motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County

A motorcyclist died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck on U.S. 6 in Horse Canyon in Emery County.

Salt Lake City's gang detectives recognized as Gang Unit of the Year

Salt Lake police say arrests and preventive outreach programs helped the gang unit achieve the state's top honor.

Family, friends plan vigil as ex-husband remembers Riverdale homicide victim

As family and friends planned a weekend vigil to remember 33-year-old Stacey Nicole Scott, her ex-husband said he hoped her story would raise awareness about domestic violence.

US formally accepts luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One replacement, reports say

The United States has accepted a 747 jetliner as a gift from Qatar and the Air Force has been asked to determine a way to rapidly upgrade it for use as a new Air Force One, U.S. media outlets reported on Wednesday.

BYU baseball shuts out Arizona State for 1st conference tournament win since 2017

Justis Reiser and Ashton Johnson combined on a six-hit shutout with two strikeouts to lead BYU to a 2-0 victory over Arizona State in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.

Honduras man arrested after police seize 4,800 fentanyl pills

A police task force in Davis County seized approximately 4,800 fentanyl pills from a Honduran man who was arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug.

Police chief responds to crime moving east since Jordan River Trail operation began

New data shows crime is moving east since the Jordan River Trail safety operation went into effect.

Eat more, stress less and drop pounds with this body hack!

A little-known enzyme called AMPK could be the body's "metabolic master switch." One study showed that by boosting AMPK, you can burn fat, boost energy, and lose weight — without starving yourself.

Asked if he would run for president, Donald Trump Jr. says 'that calling is there'

President Donald Trump's eldest son Donald Trump Jr. said on Wednesday he could maybe run for president one day, adding "that calling is there."

What's in (and what's out) of the Trump budget bill

Utah Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy explain what they like about the bill, which includes tax cuts, energy priorities and border security.

19-year-old man arrested after going 150 mph, fleeing through 2 Utah counties, deputy says

Millard County sheriff's deputies say a driver who exceeded 150 mph and fled through Iron and Millard counties was arrested on Monday.

The ultimate Utah bucket list: 10 experiences you can't miss

Exploring Utah is one of the best parts of living in the Beehive State. Check out KSL.com's Top-10 Utah bucket list of adventures. Have you done them all?

Mother of man shot, killed in American Fork testifies against son's wife and his mother-in-law

Matthew Restelli's mother and a detective testified on Tuesday ahead of a judge's decision on whether to order his wife and mother-in-law to stand trial for his death.

2 more arrested in Kearns fatal shooting during robbery of champagne

Police have arrested two more people in connection with a robbery gone bad in the parking lot at Kearns High School over the weekend that resulted in one of the alleged 17-year-old robbers being shot and killed.

Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts, demand slows further

Target slashed its annual sales forecast on Wednesday after posting a sharp fall in quarterly same-store sales, attributing the declines to weakened consumer confidence and a pullback in discretionary spending due to President Donald Trump's tariff war.

Washington County moms join forces to help erase $55K in school lunch debt

Two southern Utah business owners are turning happy hour into a helping hand with a goal to wipe out $55,000 in school lunch debt across Washington County with an upcoming event.

Bountiful teen recovering in coma after motorcycle crash

A 19-year-old young man is fighting for his life after a motorcycle crash late Friday night in Bountiful.

'VidAngel for audiobooks': Utah-based entrepreneurs debut explicit content-filtering service

Siftbooks is a new Utah-based startup that allows users to filter explicit content like swearing and sexual scenarios from audiobooks.

How you can support veteran-owned local businesses

On Memorial Day, as we honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, consider how you can support veteran-owned businesses in Utah.

Utah National Guard member charged in child exploitation sting

A member of the Utah National Guard has been charged with trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a young boy.

Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is forced into draw in showdown against 'the world'

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen was forced into a draw Monday by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting game.

Why Utah's fire season this year could be 'busier' despite snowpack, forecast

Experts say all of Utah could be in for an active fire season this summer despite different weather trends this winter, which is why Utahns should be vigilant over the next few months.