St. George murder suspect released from jail pending trial

On Monday, Eric Larsen Sampson, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife last year, appeared before District Judge Eric Gentry for what was initially scheduled as a motion hearing at 5th District Court in St. George.

Trump strikes tariff deal with Japan; auto stocks surge

President Donald Trump struck a trade deal with Japan Wednesday that will lower tariffs on auto imports and spare Tokyo from levies on other goods.

Judge dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City

A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block a Latter-day Saint temple from being built in Heber City, meaning the church can continue construction.

Judge weighing whether to put execution on hold to consider competency of Ralph Menzies

As the Sept. 5 execution date for Ralph Menzies inches closer, attorneys dispute whether claims his competency has deteriorated in the last months should lead to the case, and execution, being put on hold for more evaluations.

Music therapy room opens at Lehi's Primary Children's Hospital to bring healing and hope

Sophie Barton's love of music lives on through music therapy for patients at Primary Children's Hospital in Lehi.

Days of '47 Rodeo athlete explains why she likes competing in Utah

As Utah counts down to Pioneer Day on Thursday, one of the big events this week is the Days of '47 Rodeo. It brings in some of the best rodeo athletes from all over the world.

Driver allegedly ran red light in fatal Mountain View Corridor crash

A 34-year-old man died Sunday after he was hit by an SUV that ran a red light on the Mountain View Corridor in West Valley City, police said.

Crimson Cliffs' Walker to meet Nebraska's Louchheim in final of women's state amateur

Walker advanced to the championship match of the 119th Utah women's state amateur less than four months after breaking her finger in a car crash in St. George.

Wife of man killed in American Fork expected to testify against her mother, brother

Prosecutors say the wife of a man lured to Utah from California as part of a plot to kill him will testify against her mother and brother in their upcoming murder trials.

Utah lawmaker to lead national task force on AI policy

Utah Rep. Doug Fiefia has been tapped to lead a national task force to guide state policy on artificial intelligence.

Appeals court orders new trial for man convicted in 1979 Etan Patz case

A federal appeals court has overturned the conviction of the man who was found guilty in 2017 of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. The court ordered a new trial Monday for Pedro Hernandez.

Another international guard is joining BYU men's basketball

The Cougars bolstered the roster with the signing of the 6-foot-4 guard who averaged 6.5 points including 36.4% from 3-point range for the Arkadia Traiskirchen Lions.

Mother, 2 kids killed in West Jordan blaze had come from Venezuela in search of better life

The mother and two kids killed in a West Jordan blaze, allegedly set by the children's father who also died, had come to Utah from Venezuela in search of a better life.

West Valley City authorizes sale of Utah Grizzlies, setting up relocation

The Utah Grizzlies are another step closer to relocating after its top minority owner approved its sale to a group that plans to move the club.

After delay, Utah summer and after-school care programs receive federal funding

After weeks of waiting, Utah summer and after-school program coordinators learned they will be getting federal funding again.

License no longer required to cross restricted portion of Bonneville Shoreline Trail

A hunting or fishing license is no longer required to cross a portion of the trail by Timpanogos Wildlife Management Area in Utah County following a deal between two Utah agencies.

Utah Planned Parenthood wins injunction in lawsuit against White House over funding

A federal judge extended an order blocking part of the recent spending bill that prevents Medicaid funds going to Planned Parenthood clinics.

As parties battle for control, they turn to a controversial strategy: Redrawing electoral maps

A process once done out of the public's view has emerged as a top potential strategy in 2026.

Alleged sexual assault case involving Roy detectives now in attorney general's hands

Police reports obtained by KSL.com describe more details about a sexual assault investigation involving three Roy police detectives. The attorney general's office is now investigating.

5 now arrested in connection with stabbings at Heber City quinceañera

The fourth and fifth men wanted in connection with a double stabbing in Heber City over the weekend have been arrested.

Former mosquito abatement employee sentenced to jail in voyeurism case

A Bountiful man has been sentenced to two months in jail for placing a camera in the women's locker room at the Davis County Mosquito Abatement District building and recording employees.

Man shot brother at least 5 times in their Cottonwood Heights home, police say

A Cottonwood Heights man was arrested Tuesday for investigation of attempted murder after police say he shot his brother at least five times in their home.

Conquer summer during this powersports test drive event

From 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Aug. 2, Young Powersports' Polaris Conquer Summer Series will provide the public with an opportunity to test drive the best that Polaris has to offer at Bountiful Canyon.

Man arrested for investigation of murder in death of West Wendover father

Tooele County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man for investigation of murder in the death of a West Wendover father whose body was found in the desert earlier this month.

Vigil held for family killed in West Jordan murder-suicide

A vigil was held Tuesday night for a mother and her two children who died in a murder-suicide in a house fire at their West Jordan home.

Who is Krew Jones? Meet the top-ranked 2027 football prospect from Utah

The four-star talent is a menace on the field and has already showcased an elite ability to disrupt opposing offenses with his 6-foot-4 frame.

White City man arrested, accused of spiking tires of multiple vehicles

A White City man was arrested Tuesday and accused of placing homemade spike strips in the road, damaging multiple vehicles.

Pending home sale cancellations nationwide hit a new high

Almost 15% of all pending home sales nationwide were canceled in June, a record number for this time of year, a new Redfin analysis shows.

MLB views Salt Lake City as one of the 'strongest' expansion options, baseball insider says

One of baseball's top insiders says Utah has an inside track on landing a big league team, but MLB's commissioner says don't expect a decision anytime soon.

Pleasant Grove man dies days after motorcycle crash

A Pleasant Grove man died on July 16, more than one week after sustaining severe injuries crashing into a tree during a motorcycle ride in American Fork Canyon.

Hershey says it is hiking chocolate prices

Your Kit Kat bar and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are officially getting pricier.

Judge sentences Bryan Kohberger to life in prison for murdering 4 University of Idaho students

An Idaho judge on Wednesday sentenced Bryan Kohberger to four life terms in prison without parole in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students in November 2022.

15-year-old cancer survivor honored at Days of '47 Rodeo

Cancer survivor Jake Williams, 15, drove a wagon team of horses Tuesday at the start of the Days of '47 Rodeo program to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Work to restore Salt Lake City Main Library's unique 'Crescent Wall' now underway

The second phase of Salt Lake City's massive renovation of its Main Library is now underway, restoring another popular piece of the library.

Looking for a new vehicle? 3 reasons you should buy this weekend

July 24 is often recognized as a day to start a long weekend, watch a parade and explore beautiful destinations. This year, it might be a great time to buy a car.

Trump administration insists 'Made in USA' should mean what it says

The Trump administration spotlighted Leitner-Poma-Skytrac in Utah Tuesday for its domestic production amid a crackdown on companies who misuse the "Made in USA" label.

Appeals court will not lift limits on AP access to White House

An appeals court Tuesday declined to lift White House access restrictions on the Associated Press after the organization declined to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Ogden woman pleads guilty to beating man to death in 2022

An Ogden woman pleaded guilty to murder this month for the beating death of a man in October 2022.

Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the "woke" and "divisive" U.N. culture and education agency UNESCO, the White House said on Tuesday, repeating a move he took in his first term that was reversed by Joe Biden.

Colorado attorney general sues deputy for role in Utah student's immigration arrest

The Colorado attorney general is suing a sheriff's deputy for his role in the detention last month of a University of Utah student by federal immigration officials.