Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated May 9 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants ​last year by the Department of Government Efficiency were unconstitutional.

Unlicensed motorcyclist arrested following chase reaching 123 mph, troopers say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 9 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist was arrested Thursday and accused of leading police on multiple chases in Utah County at speeds of up to 123 mph.

Former Utah lacrosse standouts Stines, DiPonio debut in PLL openers

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Stines, the former No. 9 pick in the 2024 PLL draft, made his season debut in front of friends and family during the Archers' season opener Friday against the California Redwoods.

Bangerter Highway reopens after shots fired, 1 injured

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 10:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A shooting on Bangerter Highway led to temporary closures Friday evening.

Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer spoke at the Crossroads of the World trade summit in Salt Lake City and called for an overhaul of the current trade system.

Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died

John Seewer, Associated Press  |  Posted May 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Joni Lamb, who cofounded one of the world's largest Christian TV networks with her late husband, died Thursday after suffering from serious health issues. She was 65.

Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether taking the whole family out, keeping it low-key at home or giving mom a solo treat, restaurants across the country are serving up some great deals. Here's some of the best.

New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.

Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Transportation is revamping Thistle Junction at U.S. 6 and the turnoff to U.S. 89, in a project that started on Friday.

Russia and Ukraine agree on 3-day US-mediated ceasefire

Guy Faulconbridge, Mark Trevelyan and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Russia and Ukraine confirmed on Friday that they had agreed to a three-day ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump that will run from May ​9 to May 11.

Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.

3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three beloved Utah teachers received extra special community support this Teachers Appreciation Week as they made it to the quarterfinals of a national teacher competition.

Over 4K graduate from Salt Lake Community College

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake Community College President Greg Peterson told the 2026 graduating class on Friday that he has "no doubt you will continue to achieve great things."

BYU's Kailey Woolston put basketball on hold for 18 months; now she's ready to hoop

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kailey Woolston rejoined the BYU women's basketball team midway through the 2025-26 season after a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Baltimore, Maryland, mission.

Utahn onboard ship hit with hantavirus outbreak, health department says

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person from Utah is onboard a cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of Hantavirus.

Review: 'The Sheep Detectives' is one of the biggest family movie surprises of the year

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Sheep Detectives" sounded interesting enough, but what I wasn't prepared for was how funny, charming, and genuinely engaging this movie would be.

Ogden Valley wrestling with funding shortfall, specter of 519% tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are wresting with a funding shortfall of $2.2 million more and the specter of a 519% property tax hike.

SPONSORED

The one upgrade homeowners forget during a remodel (but regret later)

Gillette Services  |  Posted May 8 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

What many homeowners don't realize is that remodeling a home without considering the HVAC system can lead to comfort issues, higher energy bills, and costly fixes down the road.

Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has been postponed until July, but the judge will continue to allow cameras in Robinson's court hearings.

West Valley man shot, killed younger brother while playing with a gun, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was charged Friday with manslaughter in the shooting death of his younger brother. The man said he was "messing around" with the gun and accidentally hit him, charges say.

Virginia court tosses Democratic map, dealing blow to party's midterm hopes

Joseph Ax and Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted May 8 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Virginia's top court on Friday threw out a new electoral map that was crafted to flip four Republican-held congressional seats to Democrats.

Have You Seen This? Crow snacks on food delivery order

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A homeowner in Nova Scotia catches a bird making a meal out of their food delivery.

'Fear sells. Facts are boring:' Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson defends election security

Lori Prichard, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's elections have long been held up as a model, with high turnout and secure systems. In recent years, a flurry of bills has changed how we vote and who gets access to that information.