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Major TRAX delays are expected for a month beginning this weekend

05/21/2026 10:31pm

A construction project may cause major delays for blue, green and red line TRAX riders between Sunday and June 20, Utah transit officials warn.

Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season

05/21/2026 10:02pm

Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.

Atlantic hurricane season to be milder thanks to El Niño — but the Pacific's will be busy

05/21/2026 9:34pm

A developing El Niño that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won't make the deadly storms disappear — especially in the Pacific.

New poll shows Utahns have soured on Box Elder data center as anti-AI sentiment grows

05/21/2026 9:03pm

The massive changes needed to support an artificial intelligence revolution have polarized the nation, and Utah, turning the debate over AI infrastructure into a political powder keg.

St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police

05/21/2026 8:36pm

A St. George man admitted to exchanging gunfire with police officers last summer, pleading guilty and mentally ill to 28 felony charges.

Utah Gov. pushes back on federal red tape slowing energy projects

05/21/2026 8:03pm

The Utah and Wyoming governors critiqued the federal permitting system for increasing costs, slowing infrastructure development and discouraging investment.

Republican revolt over Trump 'weaponization' fund stalls ICE funding vote

05/21/2026 7:35pm

Senate Republicans abandoned plans to vote on an ICE funding bill on Thursday in an act of revolt over a $1.8 billion fund for victims of government "weaponization."

Salt Lake man 'deeply sorry' for strangling wife sentenced to prison

05/21/2026 7:11pm

Larry Johnson was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting to strangling his wife while affected by a mental illness.

5 tips to help anyone mix flooring types like an expert

05/21/2026 7:00pm - SPONSORED

Professional designers frequently combine materials like hardwood, tile and carpet to create visual contrast, separate open concept spaces, and match the right flooring with the needs of the space.

Artist JR, the 'French Banksy' creates a 'cave' installation over Paris' oldest bridge

05/21/2026 6:33pm

The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain. That transformation is the work of JR, the street artist known as the "French Banksy."

West Valley boy in coma after being hit by car; family, neighbors want safety improvements

05/21/2026 5:52pm

A West Valley boy remains in a coma a week after he was struck by a car while walking to school, leaving his family devastated and neighbors calling for urgent safety changes.

List and sell faster on the KSL Classifieds app using the AI-assist feature

05/21/2026 5:03pm - PARTNER

Listing your items on KSL is now even easier! Use AI-assist to fill in the details so you can put your stuff online quicker.

Measles infections detected at 2 Heber City schools as Utah cases continue to rise

05/21/2026 5:02pm

Health officials urge caution as measles infections hit two schools in Heber City.

Why'd you steal my package? A restitution payment finally arrives a decade later

05/21/2026 4:33pm

Nearly 11 years ago, KSL Investigators set up a sting operation targeting porch pirates. A person was caught and ordered to pay restitution. Years later, a payment arrived.

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with 'severe illness'

05/21/2026 4:17pm

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. No cause of death was given.

Mountainland, Bridgerland technical college presidents step down on same day

05/21/2026 4:01pm

Mountainland and Bridgerland technical colleges will both be searching for new leaders after both of the schools' presidents stepped down on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Nevada woman teaches how to bring whimsy into your life

05/21/2026 3:35pm

One woman on social media is showing how wonderful life is when you add whimsy into your daily routine.

Salt Lake City drops investigation of former councilwoman, still plans conduct changes

05/21/2026 3:04pm

Salt Lake City is no longer looking into misconduct allegations made against former Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez, but it still wants to amend its code of conduct.

Roy man sentenced to jail in killing while they were practicing gun draws from holsters

05/21/2026 1:15pm

A Roy man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in jail after shooting and killing another man while the two were practicing drawing handguns from their holsters.

12-year-old to graduate California college as valedictorian

05/21/2026 12:17pm

Phung-Hieu Diep, 12, of California will graduate from Evergreen Valley College with an associate degree in mathematics, a perfect 4.0 GPA and valedictorian honors.

Facing internal pressure, DNC releases postelection autopsy that criticizes Kamala Harris

05/21/2026 12:11pm

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin has released a critical study of the party's performance in the 2024 campaign.

Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike

05/21/2026 12:00pm

The Lambert family believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday.

'God is so big': The North Rim of the Grand Canyon reopens

05/21/2026 11:35am - PARTNER

A changed North Rim of the Grand Canyon reopened after the Dragon Bravo Fire swept over about 150,000 acres of land and destroyed more than 100 structures.

Drunken driver going 84 mph in 35 mph zone arrested, police say

05/21/2026 11:24am

A man was arrested Wednesday night after police say he was intoxicated and tried to flee officers at a high speed through residential areas of Panguitch.

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

05/21/2026 11:01am

After a seven-month hiatus, SpaceX is set to launch a new, more powerful version of its Starship megarocket — reigniting a make-or-break testing campaign.

New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest's south side in single day

05/21/2026 10:56am

A record 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, the highest number to reach the summit from the mountain's south side in a single day, a Nepali hiking official said.

Chris Mallett unanimously selected as next president of Weber State University

05/21/2026 10:31am

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Thursday unanimously appointed Chris Mallett as Weber State University's next president.

A summer plan can help keep kids away from alcohol

05/21/2026 10:30am

Parents Empowered is helping parents plan alcohol-free summer activities and giving parents the tools to have conversations that could protect their kids' still-developing brains.

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Idaho, Arkansas

05/21/2026 9:02am

The start to the 2026 football season is still a few months away, but we begin our look into each of the teams Utah will play this season, starting with the first two games and then progressing each week.

Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies

05/21/2026 9:00am

Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.

Congo Ebola outbreak cases are 'top of the iceberg,' coalition says

05/21/2026 8:21am

A global vaccine coalition official said on Thursday that cases so far identified in the Congo Ebola outbreak represent just the top of the iceberg.

Single-family housing starts tumble in April

05/21/2026 8:11am

Single-family homebuilding dropped sharply in April and permits for future construction fell, suggesting the housing market could remain subdued for a while.

Jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

05/21/2026 8:06am

Fewer Americans filed for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite a number of uncertainties that continue to cloud the economy.

Data center proponent steps back from China charges, puts focus on funding of critics

05/21/2026 8:05am

A key businessmen behind the Box Elder County data center proposal is stepping back from charges foes are linked to China and instead focusing on their funding sources.

The backstory behind these Utah location names

05/21/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

It's worth taking a closer look at some of these names to see how they came to be. Next time you pass through, keep these backstories in mind.

Republicans advance effort on parental consent for name changes in schools

05/21/2026 7:41am

House Republicans advanced a measure that would restrict federal funding for schools unless they adopt policies requiring teachers to get parental consent before changing a student's gender designation.

Planning a summer trip? Get ready to shell out more money

05/21/2026 6:15am

Just as a record number of travelers get set to hit the road this Memorial Day weekend, U.S. gas prices are heading north again.

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