Sculptor to build $55 million monument depicting American history in Utah

A first-of-its-kind monument that could become one of the largest bronze sculptures in the western United States is under construction in Utah.

'Bravery, dedication and sacrifice': 3 firefighters die at Utah-Colorado border

Three firefighters were killed and two were injured this weekend while battling a burn that spans the border of Grand County in Utah and Mesa County in Colorado.

Migrants in US on temporary status should seek permanent residence or leave, Homeland Secretary says

Migrants in the United States on temporary protected status should seek permanent residence or leave for ​their home countries, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said on Sunday.

Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky

Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead and prompted dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes.

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.

'2 dreams came true at the same time': BYU athlete runs personal best 9 months after giving birth

BYU 800-meter runner Krystie Solomon-Jensen placed 14th at the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 13, just nine months after giving birth.

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

A heat wave will blast the eastern United States this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday will feel hotter because of the high humidity that's arriving with it.

World Cup setting TV ratings records. Are Utahns watching?

More than half of Utahns say they will watch at least one and as many as 15 or more World Cup matches, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

Ogden restaurateur promotes healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls

Ogden restaurant operator Steve Ballard is spearheading an initiative to promote healthy eating with $3.95 curry bowls offered at the Ogden Produce Co.

Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,500 as rescue work goes on

Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a ​list of tens of thousands missing.

Logan coffee shop owner works to break stigma around men's mental health

A coffee shop in Logan hosts veteran game nights and works to create a safe space for people to get mental health support.

Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president

Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a swing in support coincided with a massive electoral upset.

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, U.S. official says

Iran and the United States agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, ​a U.S. official said on Sunday, raising hopes of saving an interim peace deal that was under pressure from days of tit-for-tat strikes.

Utah wildfire evacuees return home as wildfires rage on

Residents in Eureka, Mammoth and Silver City, in Juab County, were told they could return home on Sunday after being evacuated due to wildfires.

BYU nursing professors, students working to transform mountain rescue operations in India

Every year, millions of Hindu pilgrims embark on a sacred pilgrimage through the Himalayas to visit ancient temple sites and every year, thousands die along the way.

Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you 6 figures — new guide for Utah retirees

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Meet Uncle Pappy, the conservationist making waves on the Great American Water Road Trip

"The point of a road trip isn't to get somewhere. It's to be on a road trip," said Blair Carlyle, the young man behind Uncle Pappy, a viral internet personality.

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save its Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission. The salvage effort gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week's record-breaking heat wave.

Salt Lake City has a new festival — and it's already booked this bestselling author

Salt Lake City will soon have its own citywide book festival — and a bestselling author is already set to attend.

Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he ​will nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Most Utahns disapprove of how Trump is handling Iran war: Poll

A plurality of Utah voters disapprove of the military actions taking place in Iran and are critical of the way President Donald Trump is handling the war, according to a new poll.

Utahns are going crazy for these croissants

Eli Fuhrman opened All Purpose Bakehouse, a bakery and coffee shop that sells some of the most popular croissants around. And they might be the best in Utah.

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Salt Lake looking for artists to help beautify Jordan River Parkway in Rose Park neighborhood

The Jordan River Parkway is already a top destination in Salt Lake County, but a local arts council wants to make it more enticing with public murals celebrating the Rose Park neighborhood.

3 firefighters killed, 2 injured in Snyder wildfire on Utah-Colorado border

Three firefighters have died and two were injured while battling fires on the Colorado-Utah border.