Utah Royals score 5 unanswered to rout Portland, return to top-3 in NWSL

All that Utah Royals FC needed after giving up the fastest goal in the NWSL in triple-digit temperatures was some water, and a historic performance by two of its rising stars.

Inside the unraveling of Trump's pick for attorney general

Heard of the saying: Mess around and find out? President Donald Trump is getting a taste of the "finding out" this week.

Unlikely winner clinches Utah Championship after 'completely absurd' 5-man playoff

Derek Hitchner birdied the first hole of a five-man playoff to clinch his first Korn Ferry Tour title Sunday at Ogden Golf and Country Club.

Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged caution in Utah as the state's regional wildfire preparedness level rose to four out of five on Sunday.

Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world

Dr. Matthew Niemiller recently discovered an eyeless and hunchbacked species of cavefish never seen before.

Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?

An author of several books spoke with the Deseret News regarding an educational question vexing the nation: Why are so many boys and young men struggling to succeed in school?

The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town

If you're ever driving from northern Utah to St. George or to one of the beautiful national parks like Zion or Bryce Canyon, a great place to stop on the trip is The Creamery in Beaver, Utah.

Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said, crediting an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots that diverted him.

For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

Nora Nye, 58, is refreshing her wardrobe as she sizes down for the first time in over three decades after losing 80 pounds on weight-loss drug Mounjaro. Earlier ​this year, the Denver bankruptcy lawyer walked into a Macy's and found herself overwhelmed.

1 dead, another in custody after shooting at Liberty Park, police say

One person died on Sunday and another person was arrested after a shooting took place at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake City Police Department said.

Youth Sports Giving Day will help more Utah kids access sports programs

A new Utah fundraising campaign aims to make youth sports more accessible by raising $3 million for nonprofits as rising participation costs push some families out of organized athletics.

Utah mill breaks ground on rare earth mineral processing plant

The White Mesa Mill in San Juan County, Utah, broke ground this week on an expansion that will bring its rare earth element processing capabilities to a commercial scale.

Get your own copy of 'Putting on Christ' for free: Here's how

"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.

Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes

About 5,000 homes have been evacuated, and about 600 homes and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained in eastern Washington state, authorities said.

Why are some lawmakers on both sides pumping brakes on the Education Department's demise?

Senate lawmakers advanced a bipartisan bill that would block the Education Department from transferring key offices to other federal agencies as part of Education Secretary Linda McMahon's restructuring efforts.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales.

Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war

President Donald Trump says he'll order American forces to hold off on strikes he had threatened against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the war.

From open-heart surgery to singing about family history: how a Utah teacher is using her voice

After losing and regaining her voice following heart surgery, a Utah teacher and singer uses music to preserve family stories and inspire storytelling.

Love knows no bounds: The Arnold family's foster care story

With 26 years of experience in foster care, Amy has seen firsthand the difference that a supportive network can make in the lives of children and families.

'Super-Earth' planet shows signs it could have an atmosphere

Scientists say they have detected promising signs that a planet orbiting a star 49 light-years from Earth could have an atmosphere, making it potentially suitable for life.

Widemouth 2 Fire prompts evacuations near Kanosh, Fillmore

A wildfire burning near Kanosh forced evacuation warnings and prompted a state of emergency Sunday morning as strong winds pushed the fire north and officials focused efforts on protecting lives and nearby communities.

Why is the Navy walking back Pentagon's 'flu shots not required' policy?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in April that American military personnel can say "yea" or "nay" to flu shots.

Tort claim, vandalized cameras and eastern Idahoans up in arms about Flock cameras

While local law enforcement agencies have praised Flock cameras for the ability to help officers solve cases, many residents see them as a violation of their rights and privacy.

Female bomber kills at least three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant, authorities say

A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near ​an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said, amid unconfirmed speculation on social media that the attack may have been linked to the war in Ukraine.

Intense Ogden Valley name debate ends, for now, with leaders opting to maintain the status quo

The intense debate over the name of the new Weber County locale has ended, for now, with city leaders opting to stick with Ogden Valley.

Free West Jordan hiring event planned, specifically for people with criminal records

The Aug. 5 event will include job interviews, sales training, networking, a $1,000 pitch competition, and the possibility of on-the-spot job offers

Body of famed international climber Nirmal Purja and 3 more found after Pakistan avalanche

The remains of renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and three other climbers have been found by a ground team on Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains, where a 10-member international expedition was swept away by an avalanche, officials said Sunday.

Will mortgage rates keep going up?

Mortgage rates may keep rising, even though the Federal Reserve made no changes at its July meeting.