Former President Donald Trump makes quick Utah visit for fundraising event

Keelan Marion's rare kick return TD lifts BYU by Wyoming for 3-0 start

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 11:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU needed a spark after slugging out a 17-7 halftime lead over former conference rival Wyoming.

Second half rally not enough in 2-1 Utah Royals loss to San Diego

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 10:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals picked up their second consecutive one-goal loss in a 2-1 home defeat against the San Diego Wave Saturday at America First Field.

2 Texans arrested after Helper police seize cash, 90 pounds of marijuana

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

About $10,000 cash, nearly 90 pounds of marijuana, 2.5 pounds of hash were discovered at a DUI checkpoint on U.S. 6 Friday. Two people were arrested.

Former Utes QB Bryson Barnes provides spark for Aggies despite loss

Jacob Nielson for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Say what you will, the pig farmer went for it.

Babysitter once imprisoned for child abuse sent back without parole for killing 2-year-old

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who served time in prison for child abuse has been sent back to serve a sentence of life without parole after killing a 2-year-old boy he was babysitting in Roy.

Arango's return not enough in 5th straight RSL loss in Houston

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Claret and Cobalt lost their fifth-straight match in the Space City Saturday in a 4-1 defeat to the Dynamo.

Washington County leading the charge with armed guardians for school safety

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington County is leading the state in implementing a school guardian program that was passed into law in February that will require each school to have an armed person at the ready to intercept any active threats while children are in school.

Home Depot to pay $2 million settlement for overcharging customers

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Home Depot will pay nearly $2 million to settle a civil enforcement claim from California district attorneys that the home improvement company was engaging in false advertising and unfair competition.

Isaac Wilson earns first win as No. 12 Utah overcomes slow start to get past Utah State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bryson Barnes shocked his former team to start the game, but freshman Isaac Wilson took care of business down the stretch to lead Utah to a win.

A hotel at the Utah Olympic Park? Here's what it could look like

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than six acres of the Utah Olympic Park in Park City may be leased or even sold to a developer that plans to build a four-story hotel near where Olympians competed in 2002.

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Behind the billboard: meet the business bringing color scriptures to life

LDS Bookstore  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

To help members fall in love with their physical scriptures all over again, one Utah company is making bright, colorful scriptures for those who want to create a treasured keepsake.

Apple's new AirPods are also hearing aids. Can they really save you thousands of dollars?

Samantha Delouya, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple has unveiled a new role for its latest AirPods Pro model: medical device. The company said the wireless headphones will double as over-the-counter hearing aids for those who need them.

Mona Elementary students learn life lessons with library fundraiser

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Back to school means back to lessons for students at Mona Elementary in Juab County, who were able to see their new library for the first time.

State refuses to release conflict-of-interest records for Cox's cabinet

Eric S. Peterson, Utah Investigative Journalism Project  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 4:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

State officials have denied a request to release conflict-of-interest forms for Gov. Spencer Cox's cabinet members. Experts say such records are important for public transparency.

5 arrested, $147K in stolen copper from Kennecott recovered

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sheriff's deputies arrested men who they say were in the process of stealing copper from the Kennecott mine, and later reported finding stolen copper at a nearby recycling business.

Have You Seen This? Welcome to arachnophobia

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

I'm not scared of spiders. But this little video made my skin crawl.

Utah's 'father of professional pickleball' inducted into Pickleball Hall of Fame

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 2:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man known to many as the "father of professional pickleball" is being inducted into the Pickleball Hall of Fame.

Suicide survivor finds healing through unexpected outlet: women's football

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman says playing football in her local women's league helped her with overcoming her depression.

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An ode to the H Mart

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

For weeks, I was scared to visit the wildly popular Asian market H Mart. But even poseurs are welcome there, it turns out.

Report finds 'no evidence' Hawaii officials prepared for wildfire that killed 102 despite warnings

Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey Mcavoy And Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A report released Friday found "no evidence" Hawaii officials made preparations for the Maui wildfire that killed 102 people last year, despite days of warnings that critical fire weather was coming.

University of Utah's research funding reached $691M

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah researchers received $691 million in funding this year, according to a recent investigation.

Tabernacle Choir wows audience in Georgia with surprise guest Kristin Chenoweth

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square brought down the house this week at the final stop of their tour of the southeastern United States.

Provo Canyon School employee arrested, accused of punching student

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An employee at the Provo Canyon School was arrested Tuesday after police say he punched a 15-year-old girl in the face.

Electric seaweed fuels pursuit of algae power in Chile

Fabian Cambero and Kylie Madry, Reuters  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Slimy, green seaweed floats in water-filled beakers, buckets and bins in the University of Santiago's labs, algae which scientists in the Chilean capital are trying to turn into an efficient power source.

Magna teen fighting for her life after 'car surfing' accident

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Magna teen was critically injured after falling off the top of a car while car surfing, police said. The community around her is rallying together in support for her and her family.

$250K project slated to protect south-central Utah's 'trembling giant'

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new tree project is in the works, and advocates say it could allow the "trembling giant" to begin regenerating.

2 former BYU quarterbacks critique Retzlaff's play and how to best cure his turnover problem

Brandon Gurney for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been put under a microscope throughout the past week by fans and media alike, and for good reason.

Peruvian Consulate in Utah hosting elections today to pick informal advisory body

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Peruvian Consulate in Utah will hold elections Saturday to pick an advisory body made up of local Peruvians to aid consular officials.

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Utah tour experts feature Italy's treasures at a discounted rate

Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Italy's captivating charm beckons travelers with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture.

USPS' long-awaited new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers

David Sharp and Ron Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Postal Service's new delivery vehicles aren't going to win a beauty contest. They're tall and ungainly, with outsize windshields, thick bumpers and duck-bill hoods. But they're getting rave reviews from letter carriers.

Utah 3rd District candidates debate bans on transgender treatments for children

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 7:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The author of Utah's child transgender treatment ban and his Democratic opponent in the 3rd Congressional District race said they would both support a federally commissioned study of transgender treatments for minors like the one that recently led to major policy changes in the U.K.

Turnovers tell tale of surrendered, seized opportunities in 38-28 Corner Canyon win at Skyridge

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 14 - 12:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Skyridge had three red zone turnovers Friday against No. 19 nationally-ranked Corner Canyon that the Chargers turned around and scored 21 points on to mark the difference in a 38-28 loss at home for the Falcons.

Salt Lake dessert cafe has fundraiser for Vietnam villages devastated by typhoon

Darby Sparks, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Japanese dessert cafe in downtown Salt Lake City is raising funds to donate to a humanitarian group in Vietnam to help victims of a natural disaster that devastated Asia earlier this week.

Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior

Lilit Marcus, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A problematic airline passenger has been hit with an unusual form of punishment — he has to pay back the airline for the cost of fuel.

New leases for oil, gas plummet under Biden-Harris. Will the future hold more of the same?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

In 2019, when Kamala Harris was campaigning to be the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee, she vowed she would stop fracking as a means to extract fossil fuel from the land.

What residents want from Smith's Ballpark site as post-baseball plans pick up

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Those who call Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood home certainly have ideas for how the Smith's Ballpark land can be used after the Salt Lake Bees move out.

Mitt Romney condemns health care company in Senate hearing

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 8:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

During a Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing Thursday, Sen. Mitt Romney denounced the mismanagement at Steward Health Care, which operated several Utah hospitals.

The teen accused in Georgia's high shooting enrolled 2 weeks late and was often absent

Jeff Amy, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators say the 14-year-old who is accused of killing four people in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia started school two weeks late.

Woman arrested after crash into Idaho Falls DMV building

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was arrested after she crashed into a DMV building in Idaho Falls on Thursday night.

Trump stops in Utah today to meet with slate of old — and new — MAGA faithful

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

When former President Donald Trump returns to Utah for a fundraiser Saturday, event organizers want the state's 2016 reputation of being resistant toward him to be a memory.

Pick Six Previews: Even with tough venue, BYU with clear advantage over Wyoming

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yes, Laramie is a tough place to play, and Wyoming was able to shock Power Four, but BYU has the clear advantage over the Cowboys here.

Utah Legislature appeals decision blocking Amendment D from the ballot

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 6:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature and other defendants in the simmering redistricting lawsuit appealed Friday the court ruling that would keep Amendment D off the November ballot.

Bonnie H. Cordon inaugurated as 10th president of Southern Virginia University

Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 5:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bonnie H. Cordon was inaugurated Friday as the 10th president of Southern Virginia University, a private, four-year liberal arts college located in the Shenandoah Valley near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Maverik's next adventure takes it to the Sunflower State

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 5:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maverik is making its move east a year after completing its acquisition of a Midwest counterpart.

'Even more devastating than the first time': Utah mom shares daughter's 2nd cancer battle

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's Child Cancer Awareness Month, and a mother is sharing her story about her daughter beating cancer — and then relapsing almost two years later.

Activities planned for people of color who don't visit natural parks as much

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latino Conservation Week starts on Saturday, aiming to promote Latino involvement in conservation efforts and the outdoors, with several activities planned in Utah.

Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves 2 critically injured, others presumed dead

Rebecca Boone, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and resulting fire destroyed a gas station in a small north-central Idaho town.

Have You Seen This? The amazing spider-dad

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Never doubt a parent's intuition. It's an ancient superpower that allows moms and dads to sense things no one else can.

'Diamond in the desert': New Pioneer Park Interpretive Trail celebrates 'Dixie spirit'

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new paved, half-mile trail in St. George connects one of the city's most popular parks, Pioneer Park, with the Red Hills Desert Garden.

BYU-Wyoming littered with history, hazy future amid college football's changing landscape

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 2:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

But coaches, players and current staff members have plenty of memories of the third-most played series in BYU football history, behind only in-state rivals Utah and Utah State.

TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

TikTok and parent company ByteDance face a key court hearing on Monday in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.

Utah-born musical secures West End concert debut

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A musical fully developed in Utah by Utah artists is getting a chance at stardom with a two-day concert debut at one of the most famous London theaters.

After just a few hours, US election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling

Wayne Parry, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court.

Salt Lake Bees will have a noticeable uniform change in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A big change is coming to the Salt Lake Bees in 2025 and no it's not just a new stadium.

Congo court sentences Utahn, 2 other Americans and 34 more to death on coup charges

Jean-Yves Kamale and Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A military court in Congo has convicted 37 people, including three Americans, on charges of taking part in a coup attempt and sentenced them to death.

Pick Six Previews: Utes have more than enough talent to top Aggies

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

While Utah has won 14 of the last 15 matchups, the one loss occurred in Logan, where they head Saturday.

Tooele baby artist's winning entry a first for Utah State Fair art competition

Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Utah State Fair art winner is sharing the surprising story behind the prized paintings they submitted, and it just might be a first for the fair contest.

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Some Trump allies want him to talk more about the assassination attempt

Samuel Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some in the former President Donald Trump's inner circle are frustrated that the story about his assassination attempt has not maintained public interest.

Trump campaigns in Western states, including Utah, as Harris focuses on critical Pennsylvania

Michelle L. Price and Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Donald Trump will campaign in Western states, including Utah, as his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris focuses on a big battleground prize, Pennsylvania.