Plan to build a 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park gets key endorsement

A plan to build a nearly 90-foot hotel next to one of Salt Lake City's more popular parks received a key endorsement despite pushback Wednesday night.

Primary Children's Hospital raises over $600M, surpassing campaign goal

Primary Children's Hospital raised over $642 million, breaking its original goal of $500 million, as part of its Primary Promise campaign.

Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth

Astronomers have spotted a quasi-moon near Earth — and the small space rock has likely been hanging out near our planet unseen by telescopes for about 60 years, according to new research.

Jazz flip the narrative with opening-night rout of Clippers

Will Hardy wants his team to flip the narrative.

Deadline for Great Salt Lake water projects extended as shutdown creates new hurdle

Utah leaders are extending a deadline for projects that may help bring water to the Great Salt Lake because they say the government shutdown makes it difficult to coordinate with agencies.

16-year-old boy charged as adult with murder in connection with fatal Sandy shooting

A 16-year-old boy, one of three arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Sandy, has been charged as an adult with murder.

Military strikes suspected drug vessel in the Pacific

Two alleged drug smugglers were killed in a military strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, part of the Pentagon's counter-narcotics campaign.

Man rescued after falling more than 40 feet in American Fork Canyon

A rock-climbing accident caused a man to fall in American Fork Canyon Wednesday evening, according to police.

GM will introduce 'eyes-off' driving in 2028

General Motors, which has struggled with its expensive modernization efforts, plans to offer Americans hands-free driving and the freedom to watch a movie on the go by 2028.

South Jordan business evacuated while police investigate 'novelty' grenade nearby

Police responds what was thought to be a bomb threat in South Jordan Wednesday evening.

Utah's public school enrollment declines for third consecutive year

Following a decade of steady growth, Utah's K-12 public school enrollment has declined for the third consecutive year.

New acquisition shakes up Riverdale Road's dealership scene

The Young Automotive Group recently finalized an agreement with Asbury Automotive to acquire Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Riverdale.

Not so underrated, No. 8 BYU basketball sets sights on keeping main thing the main thing

The Cougars were picked to finish second in the stacked conference, trailing only Houston, after Kevin Young guided BYU to a Sweet 16 appearance in his first season and added the No. 1 recruit in the country.

Numerous Día de los Muertos events planned around Utah, including one to honor late pets

Numerous Día de los Muertos events, most on Nov. 1, will be held around Utah, including one that's meant specifically to honor and remember pets that have died.

Former NY state trooper sentenced to 6 months in jail for faking his own shooting

A former New York state trooper who shot himself, then falsely claimed he was wounded by a gunman on a Long Island highway, was sentenced to six months in jail on Wednesday.

'The way we treat one another matters,' Salt Lake County pledges to combat hate

Salt Lake County leaders signed a proclamation on Wednesday pledging to do its part to combat hate-related conduct while calling for unity.

Florida man charged with manslaughter in 2023 fatal Utah crash

A Florida man who police say caused a fatal crash in Tooele County nearly two years ago was charged Wednesday with manslaughter.

Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for $102M jewelry heist

The Louvre's cameras failed to detect burglars and prevent the heist of France's crown jewels, the museum's director said on Wednesday, amid growing anger over major security lapses.

Have You Seen This? Struggling jaguar saved by Brazilian authorities

Brazilian authorities helped rescue an injured jaguar that was struggling in a river, pulling the big cat to safety.

'I feel trapped': Provo homeowners face big HOA fee increase over defective decks

People living in the Independence Avenue community are preparing for a big increase in their homeowners association fees to fix a slew of defective decks.

Swoop in on time: The ultimate solution to tracking all of your renewals in one simple app

For many, the stress isn't just about paying bills or renewing policies — it's the lingering question: Did I miss something important?

Gov. Spencer Cox speaks to a global audience in Australia about mining opportunities in Utah

A panel discussion Wednesday echoed what Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said earlier: For critical minerals mining, investment and innovation, Utah is open and eager for business.

Utah football mailbag: Analytics, should Utah move on from Kyle Whittingham, Byrd Ficklin, and more

Utes will host Colorado Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Ford recalls 1.4 million US vehicles over faulty rear-view cameras

Ford said on Wednesday it is recalling nearly 1.45 million older vehicles in the U.S. due to faulty rear-view cameras and will extend warranty coverage on millions of other vehicles.

Crumbl CEO says BYU won't be fined by Big 12 for field storm. Here's what he's offering to pay now

The Big 12 fined Arizona State $50,000 after the Sun Devils violated sportsmanship protocols in its field storm following an upset win over Iowa State.

Three More Stars: Power plays, win streaks and good vibes

There are signs of a Mammoth team basking in a home win streak and some of the best vibes the team has experienced in its brief existence.

Utah's only third-party member in Legislature to resign before next session

The only member of the Utah Forward Party in the Utah Legislature has announced his resignation, saying he plans to step down ahead of the general legislative session.

Tyler Robinson case is with the state, not the sheriff's office, attorneys argue in new filing

Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say court filings by the state should be from the Utah County Attorney's Office and not from the sheriff's office.

Bully-proof your child: 5 patterns that make them a target and how to break them

Bullying is a constant issue for children and teens. A KSL parenting contributor said that while parents mean well, they often offer advice that misses the mark. She shared how to bully-proof our kids.

Healing the gap: An innovative approach to affordable primary care

Vamos Health launched in 2024 with a simple mission: to make primary care accessible, affordable and bilingual for all Utahns.

In Vatican City, an apostle offers a plan to test the moral compass of AI programs

Elder Gerrit W. Gong announces multifaith effort to evaluate how artificial intelligence treats religions.

Shutdown to halt food stamp payments for November, Utah department says

More than 80,000 Utah households will lose access to food assistance next month because of the federal government shutdown, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.

Smith's Ballpark redevelopment could take 5-10 years. Will that factor in election?

Salt Lake City officials say they're eager to transform Smith's Ballpark into something new, but local developers caution that it will likely take some time to play out.

Couple escapes West Valley City duplex fire

Terrifying moments unfolded for a couple in West Valley City when their duplex went up in flames. Everyone inside made it out safely.

White House says it will submit ballroom plans for review, with demolition already under way

The White House said on Tuesday it will submit plans for President Donald Trump's $250 million White House ballroom project to a body that oversees federal building construction, even though demolition work began earlier this week.

Have inconsistent field goal attempts influenced Utah's 4th down decision making?

A mere 6 points would have changed the game Saturday, but Utah opted to go for it on fourth down several times. Is that because of inconsistencies in kicking duties?

Trump seeks $230M from Justice Department, will donate payout to charity, report says

President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to a report that he is seeking $230 million from the Justice Department for legal costs tied to federal investigations against him, saying he is not involved in the request but would donate any money awarded to charity.

Murray crash caused by intoxicated driver arguing with his mother, police say

A man who police say slammed into the back of stopped vehicles at 900 E. Van Winkle Expressway at "freeway speeds" was arrested Tuesday.

The final Sundance Film Festival in Utah will show this Robert Redford movie

The Sundance Film Festival is in the process of selecting programming for the festival's final run in Utah — which means Eugene Hernandez is watching a lot of movies right now.

Millard data center to break ground and bring promise to rural Utah

A state-of-the-art facility is due to break ground next month in Millard County, utilizing land owned by one of the founding partners, as well as water rights that belonged to his family for 50 years.

10 things that will (or absolutely won't) happen this Utah Jazz season

The Jazz open the season Wednesday night at home, kicking off another year of development, speculation, and hopefully just enough chaos to keep things compelling.

OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome

OpenAI has introduced its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, putting it in direct competition with Google.

Why Lt. Gov. Henderson thinks 'meeting contempt with love' is the best form of protest

Utah recommitted itself as the hub of national depolarization efforts following the assassination of conservative organizer Charlie Kirk in September.

Utah Mammoth take down division leader Colorado Avalanche in OT for 4-0 start at home

The win gives Utah a 4-0 start at home this season after dropping three of their first five games at home in the inaugural season. So, what has changed in a year?