Meet the former Sen. Mitt Romney staffer who's joined Utah's Olympic organizers

Kelsey Berg's knowledge of the state beyond its urban areas impressed Romney during their first meeting as the former GOP presidential nominee was planning his 2018 Senate run.

Police search for shooter after 4 are killed, 3 of them children, in shooting in California

Authorities say three of the four dead in a mass shooting in Stockton, California, were children killed during a birthday party at a banquet hall.

Northwestern to pay $75M in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the government in a deal to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding.

New research shows drought conditions drive deer populations to croplands, urban environments

New USU research tracked movements of mule deer during drought and found that when water content in plants drops, deer will abandon their natural habitat for irrigated croplands.

Holloway scores, Hofer makes 17 saves in the Blues' 1-0 win over the Mammoth

Dylan Holloway scored, Joel Hofer stopped 17 shots for his second shutout of the season and the St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Mammoth 1-0 on Saturday night in the second half of back-to-back games for both teams.

Man accused of breaking into apartment, unwrapping Christmas gifts

A Maine man has been charged with aggravated criminal trespass after he was accused of breaking into a Bangor apartment and unwrapping Christmas presents.

Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare In Love" has died. He was 88.

Should you be afraid of nuclear energy?

In the United States, about 20% of electricity is generated by nuclear reactors, and as of December 2024, there were over 315,000 bundles of spent nuclear fuel rods (that are radioactive) sitting in concrete vaults around the country.

Feds aid in 330-plus probes involving Indigenous communities across Utah and the United States

Federal officials helped with more than 330 investigations involving Indigenous communities in Utah and the rest of the country as part of Operation Not Forgotten.

Global airlines race to fix jets as Airbus apologizes following A320 recall

Global airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday as a partial recall by the European planemaker halted hundreds of flights in Asia and Europe and threatened U.S. travel over the busiest weekend of the year.

They're remembering all he did so the rest of us don't forget

The folks around a conference table are talking up their favorite politician, former Utah politician Jake Garn, extolling his many virtues — so those who haven't forgotten won't let them die.

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be considered closed

President Donald Trump said on Saturday the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered "closed in its entirety," but gave no further details, stirring anxiety and confusion.

In a 28-year career in humanitarian work, here's what Sharon Eubank has learned — and wants to share

As the head of the humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ, Eubank knows how important it is to give aid and help others on a large scale. But she's also seen the impact of "small things."

Have You Seen This? Human tower comes tumbling down

I hope that castells continue for many years to come. Larger-than-life traditions like this really are a treasure.

Poll reveals what Utahns think about betting on sports

Since the Supreme Court lifted a ban on commercial sports betting in 2018, 38 states have legalized it in some form, but not Utah. A recent poll showed what the state thought of sports betting.

Arlington-bound: No. 11 BYU overcomes slow start to down UCF in regular-season finale

By the end of early afternoon, BYU — and its star tailback LJ Martin — were sprinting past UCF in the regular-season finale.

More bad decisions, execution cost Utah State victory once again

For the second time in three games, Utah State's poor coaching decisions and critical moment execution cost them a win

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran president for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Study highlights Salt Lake City's east-west struggles. What will be done about it?

Initial information collected as part of a study of Salt Lake City's east-west transportation divide underscores the challenges that exist in Utah's capital city.

China launches nationwide fire safety inspection following Hong Kong fire

China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at least 128 people dead.

Teen who survived shark attack on finding strength, becoming a champion for amputees

Lulu Gribbin, a teen from Alabama, is known around the country for surviving a shark attack. She has spent every day since then proving her resilience and using her story to advocate for others.

Festival of Trees: 55 years of giving back to Primary Children's Hospital

This year, the Festival of Trees is taking place Dec. 3-6 at the Mountain American Expo Center in Sandy. The event is put together by a board of 80 volunteers.

Data shows Salt Lake City parking ticket 'hot spots'

In a city with a full-time population of close to 220,000, KSL-TV has learned compliance officers wrote nearly 400,000 parking tickets over a roughly six-year period from 2019 to 2025.

Provo man accused of collecting, distributing child sex abuse material

A Utah County man is facing four felony charges accusing him of collecting child sex abuse material and making disturbing comments about abusing children online.

Two families devastated after wrong-way crash takes lives of loved ones

Two people were killed after a wrong-way driver crashed head-on into their vehicle on I-15 early Saturday.

Black Friday online sales hit record $11.8 billion, Adobe reports

American shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, up 9.1% from last year, final data from Adobe Analytics showed.

How running with a purpose has transformed lives behind bars

Dozens of men incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility ran 26.2 miles — not for medals, but for mental health and human connection.