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Utah man says he can't get customer service from Apple because artificial intelligence is calling the shots

Utah man says he can't get customer service from Apple because artificial intelligence is calling the shots

Matt Gephart, Sloan Schrage and Associated Press   |  Posted June 10 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Both consumers and companies are going to need to figure out technological hurdles as AI-driven "customer service" becomes more widely adapted.
American Fork woman to be sentenced for conspiring to kill son-in-law

American Fork woman to be sentenced for conspiring to kill son-in-law

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tracey Grist will be sentenced on Wednesday after jurors found her guilty of conspiring with her children to kill her son-in-law as he arrived at her American Fork home.
Utah County family honors son's mission legacy with service project on Navajo Nation

Utah County family honors son's mission legacy with service project on Navajo Nation

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Martin family is turning grief into service as they honor the life of their son, who died serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico.
Man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of girl in Cedar City mobile home

Man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of girl in Cedar City mobile home

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A California man was sentenced to three years to life in prison after admitting to having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl in a mobile home in Utah.
Box Elder County poll finds that large majority, 71% of respondents, oppose data center plans

Box Elder County poll finds that large majority, 71% of respondents, oppose data center plans

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Box Elder County poll finds that 71% of respondents oppose a controversial data center proposal and that 74% disapprove of the process followed to permit it.
Rangers urge life jacket use after latest drowning

Rangers urge life jacket use after latest drowning

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

State law enforcement officers on Tuesday urged life jacket use after the latest drowning in Utah.
Man with history of deportations sentenced to jail in iPhone robbery

Man with history of deportations sentenced to jail in iPhone robbery

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was sentenced to jail and probation, and will likely be deported, after admitting to using force to try to take a phone during what began as a parking lot exchange arranged online.
Saratoga Springs father who fled with kids to Mexico charged with federal kidnapping

Saratoga Springs father who fled with kids to Mexico charged with federal kidnapping

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County father is facing federal charges after he took his children without permission and fled to Mexico, prompting an Amber Alert before the children were located.
An anomaly? How Utah's record-low snowpack hurt the state's ski resorts

An anomaly? How Utah's record-low snowpack hurt the state's ski resorts

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 10 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

This past winter wasn't the worst on record for Utah's ski industry, but it's one the industry would like to forget.
How a 56-year-old World Cup tradition is bringing Utah soccer fans together

How a 56-year-old World Cup tradition is bringing Utah soccer fans together

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted June 9 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's FIFA World Cup Panini time, and while it has nothing to do with the Italian sandwich, its origins do begin in Italy, and the popular album book is bringing soccer fans together again.
'I'm truly sorry,' Man convicted of hitting, killing teen girl seeks parole

'I'm truly sorry,' Man convicted of hitting, killing teen girl seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of falling asleep at the wheel, driving onto a curb and killing a teen girl went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.
'I just got lucky': Coin flip determines newest member of Salt Lake City Council

'I just got lucky': Coin flip determines newest member of Salt Lake City Council

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated June 9 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former staff member for Gov. Spencer Cox and Salt Lake Tribune editor won a coin flip to become the newest Salt Lake City Council member.
Dust devil sends trampoline soaring in Utah County

Dust devil sends trampoline soaring in Utah County

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dust devil spun its way through the town of Goshen, in Utah County, Tuesday afternoon around noon while the Dennison family was out gardening. The next thing they knew, a trampoline was flying through the air.
Here's why some sellers are pulling their homes off the market

Here's why some sellers are pulling their homes off the market

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The spring homebuying season is well underway, but the housing market is challenging. Some sellers are pulling their homes off the market, and Utah is not immune from this.
Provo teen runs 4:38 mile to break middle school world record

Provo teen runs 4:38 mile to break middle school world record

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thirteen-year-old Angelina Alder, center, broke the middle school mile record with a time of 4:38.25 at the Brooks PR Invitational in Renton, Washington, over the weekend.
Crews control brush fire near American Fork FrontRunner station

Crews control brush fire near American Fork FrontRunner station

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 9 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new brush fire has sparked in American Fork near Pioneer Crossing.
Presiding judge rejects claim to disqualify judge in rape case against former BYU football player

Presiding judge rejects claim to disqualify judge in rape case against former BYU football player

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated June 9 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County attorney asked for the judge overseeing the case against the former BYU football player to be removed, but the presiding judge denied his request.
Utah mother suffering 'mental illness' killed adult daughter then self, police say

Utah mother suffering 'mental illness' killed adult daughter then self, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cottonwood Heights police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide on May 30, involving a mother and her adult daughter.
As he runs in new district, McAdams says Democrats need to 'solve hard problems'

As he runs in new district, McAdams says Democrats need to 'solve hard problems'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams said Democrats need to focus on delivering solutions for Americans if they hope to retake the White House in 2028.