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First all-abilities playground built in Helper to honor woman's late son

06/20/2025 10:33pm
A Utah mom grieving the loss of her son gave back to her community in a labor of love that benefited kids of all abilities – building an all-abilities playground.

Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave infant dead

06/20/2025 9:46pm
Authorities in southern Mexico Friday were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region, with at least one death confirmed.

Mike Lee defends public lands sale proposal, says 'falsehoods' have driven opposition

06/20/2025 9:02pm
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is defending his proposal to sell off up to 3 million acres of public lands, saying pushback is driven by "falsehoods being circulated by the left."

Defendant accused of killing parents in Washington enters plea

06/20/2025 8:43pm
On Thursday, 29-year-old Mia Bailey appeared for an arraignment hearing on murder charges at 5th District Court in St. George.

Review: 'Elio' is a fun animated movie but not one of Pixar's best

06/20/2025 8:24pm
"Elio" is an entertaining film with some great moments, but I have a feeling I'll need Google to remind me of it in a few years.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says all his 100-plus children will receive share of his estate

06/20/2025 8:00pm
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, plans to leave his fortune to the more than 100 children he has fathered, according to an interview published Thursday.

Brigham City police seek help identifying deceased woman found in a plastic bag

06/20/2025 7:24pm
Brigham City police are seeking the public's help to identify a woman whose body was found near a construction site in April.

Officials break ground on 2nd high school in Saratoga Springs

06/20/2025 7:17pm
Alpine School District officials broke ground on what will become the second high school in Saratoga Springs.

Wright Homes hosts grand opening celebration for new Joshua Tree Community in Herriman

06/20/2025 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Wright Homes is inviting the community to the grand opening celebration of its newest residential neighborhood, Joshua Tree, located in Herriman. The event is Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

I-80 partially reopens after progress on Magna fire

06/20/2025 6:47pm
A wildfire burning south of I-80 near Magna has shut down the freeway to traffic in both directions Friday evening.

Is nuclear power coming to Emery County?

06/20/2025 6:31pm
Utah has inked a deal with Valar Atomics to have a nuclear demonstration test reactor at the San Rafael Energy Research Center in Emery County up and running by next year.

Iran, Israel launch new attacks after Tehran rules out nuclear talks

06/20/2025 5:48pm
Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear program while under threat.

Colorado investigator in Dias Goncalves case placed on leave as case garners more attention

06/20/2025 5:26pm
The Colorado investigator in the case of Utah student Caroline Dias Goncalves has been placed on leave as officials probe events that led to her detention by ICE officials.

Judge orders man arrested in 'No Kings' protest released from jail

06/20/2025 4:22pm
A judge ordered the man arrested during last weekend's "No Kings" protest be released from jail Friday as prosecutors decide whether they'll file charges against him.

Have You Seen This? Orem officer engages in mock 'Star Wars'-like battle

06/20/2025 4:11pm
An Orem officer with a brightly lit traffic control baton engaged in a mock battle with a lightsaber-wielding opponent, delighting tens of thousands of people.

Quick-acting nurses help save newborn with heart disorder

06/20/2025 3:57pm
When Rachel Gold's newborn, Soren, was just two weeks old, she noticed something was off.

Salt Lake Community College to cut track and field programs after banner season

06/20/2025 3:57pm
The Bruins have discontinued both the indoor and outdoor track and field programs, the school confirmed to KSL Friday afternoon after a banner year for the sport on the Taylorsville campus.

Families stranded on Snowbird Tram after emergency brake engages mid-descent

06/20/2025 2:53pm
What started as a scenic ride turned into a tense two-hour ordeal for several passengers after the red aerial tram at Snowbird resort came to a sudden halt mid-descent Wednesday afternoon.

Utah Mammoth reveal preseason games in October against Kings, Sharks to reopen Delta Center

06/20/2025 2:29pm
The Utah Mammoth announced their 2025 preseason slate Friday, including the first events at the Delta Center following the first round of renovations this summer.

Utah's first measles case in years reported in Utah County

06/20/2025 2:10pm
Public health officials announced the first case of measles to originate in the state in at least two years.

Scam Jam teaches Utahns how to recognize scams and avoid them

06/20/2025 1:32pm
Over 100 Utahns gathered this week for Scam Jam, an event designed to teach people about scams and how to prevent them.

'Jaws' turns 50. It changed pop culture and our perception of sharks

06/20/2025 1:04pm
The movie "Jaws" is credited with inventing the summer blockbuster.

Deep, cold waters the reason behind a different lifejacket law at Causey Reservoir

06/20/2025 12:15pm
As crowds swarm to Causey Reservoir to escape the heat, Weber County deputies warn that lifejacket requirements there are a little different.

Teen who killed 3 and unborn baby at WestFest 'laughed and smiled' after, charges say

06/20/2025 11:47am
Aggravated murder charges were filed Friday against a teen accused of killing bystanders at WestFest. The teen laughed when told his intended target had died, charges say.

Driver arrested, accused of swerving and hitting e-bike rider on purpose

06/20/2025 11:43am
A man driving a SUV was arrested Thursday and accused of purposely hitting an e-bike rider in Taylorsville during a road rage confrontation.

Test drive: 2025 Ford Expedition is a family-hauling hero with big space, big power

06/20/2025 11:30am - SPONSORED
Ford's largest SUV continues to shine as a practical and powerful choice for growing families and road warriors alike with a game-changing tailgate.

Q&A with MyKayla Skinner, the former U. gymnast who's suddenly making news again

06/20/2025 11:07am - PARTNER
The Olympian talks about why she decided to take a stand in the highly charged debate about transgender athletes and women's sports

Man sent to prison for 2017 Halloween killing in West Jordan

06/20/2025 11:03am
A man who admitted to shooting and killing a friend on Halloween night in 2017 following an argument will now spend at least five years in prison.

Southern Utah fire destroys 12 homes; hundreds remain evacuated

06/20/2025 10:36am
A fast-growing wildfire burning near Pine Valley has now destroyed at least a dozen structures, while hundreds more remain threatened.

Utah judge now faces bipartisan calls to resign

06/20/2025 10:00am
A top Democrat in the Utah Legislature has joined the Republican House speaker in calling for a judge to resign over comments he made during a sentencing hearing.

Hurricane-based company breaks ground on 20,000-square-foot robotics facility in Toquerville

06/20/2025 9:40am
The Hurricane-based robotics company IME Automation recently announced the purchase of 6.5 acres of land at Anderson Junction in Toquerville, where the company has broken ground for its new 20,000-square-foot facility.

Lawmakers take 'field trip' to examine Utah charter schools, statewide test performance concerns

06/20/2025 9:14am
The Legislature's Education Interim Committee took a field trip Wednesday — leaving the familiar confines of the state Capitol and setting up shop at Draper's American Preparatory Academy.

Operator of Utah's first Black-owned brewery puts focus on culture, diversity

06/20/2025 8:23am
Deandre Ridgel, operator of Policy Kings, Utah's first Black-owned brewery, puts the focus on beer, culture and diversity at his new Salt Lake City locale.

Copper thieves target SLC utilities, costing city hundreds of thousands

06/20/2025 8:06am
Copper wire thefts continue to escalate in Salt Lake City, with utility workers raising concerns over increasingly bold criminals disguising themselves as city employees.

9 tips for choosing the best type of flooring for your spaces

06/20/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED
Here are nine tips for choosing the best types of flooring for your spaces while maintaining a cohesive look throughout your home.

Falling rocks hit hikers in Canada's Banff National Park, killing 1 and injuring 3

06/20/2025 7:41am
Falling rocks struck people on a hiking trail in Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies, killing one and injuring three others Thursday.

Sunshine abounds as the summer solstice arrives

06/20/2025 7:27am
Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice.

Possible witness in Bryan Kohberger case appears to say she saw him at the scene, video shows

06/20/2025 6:48am
Amid a critical hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder trial, an 8-month-old police video is drawing attention for a woman who said she will be a key witness in the case.

4 adults sentenced to probation, rehab after baby hospitalized from ingesting drugs

06/20/2025 6:21am
More than a year after an 11-month-old baby was hospitalized for symptoms of drug exposure, the four adults involved have been sentenced.