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Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect
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Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together
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Feds release long-awaited new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead
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2 hospitalized after plane crashes, flips upside down in Layton
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Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
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Utah News
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.
Goalkeeper’s act of sportsmanship captures spirit of MLS Unified All-Star Game as RSL duo shines
Goalkeeper's act of sportsmanship captures the spirit of MLS Unified All Star game as RSL duo shines.
Salt Lake Parade of Homes celebrates historic 80th anniversary as nation's first
The Salt Lake Parade of Homes celebrates 8 decades this year, marking a milestone for what organizers say was the nation's first parade of homes.
John Curtis says ‘under no circumstance’ will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump’s wishes
Utah Sen. John Curtis said the procedural tool protects debate in the Senate and that it ‘protects independence’
Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide
A Vernal father accused of leaving his young daughter in a hot car with the windows rolled up for over two hours, resulting in the girl's death, has been charged with child abuse homicide, a second-degree felony.
Utah Traffic + Weather
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Both Salt Lake City's and Utah's summers have been getting hotter, especially since the start of the 21st century.
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 just outside of Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, there were no injuries reported.
Video: New wildfire spawns rare 'firenado' as it burns through central Utah
Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare "firenado" that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.
Breaking News
Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek
A boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.
Washington Terrace fire torches 45 acres, forces home evacuations
A mandatory evacuation was lifted for residents near Washington Terrace after a brush fire began threatening homes on Monday afternoon.
Beaver County Commission declares state of emergency after fires, flooding
The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency for Beaver County on Tuesday following a spate of wildfires and flooding.
Body of missing man found in Tibble Fork Reservoir
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a missing man from Tibble Fork Reservoir. The adult male in his 20’s went missing just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. First responders began searching the area soon after the man went missing. The sheriff’s […]
State revokes license of Provo Canyon School's Provo campus amid lawsuit, abuse allegations
Provo Canyon School's Provo campus license was revoked Friday by the state of Utah following continued allegations of abuse and numerous compliance citations.
Trump shrinks sizes of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments — again
President Trump has signed an executive order once again reducing the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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Road trip ready: How Bear Lake became the go-to destination for Western U.S. travelers
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A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic's IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah
This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Utah’s mental health crisis is leaving many residents caught in an uncomfortable middle ground: struggling too much for weekly therapy alone, but unable to step away from work, parenting or daily life for inpatient treatment. As demand […]
Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help
This article is sponsored by Harper Clinic, a Utah-based clinic offering FDA-approved TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression. The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, managing side effects and wondering if this is simply how life is going to feel. According to the World Health Organization, depression affects […]
National News
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting
Seattle’s police chief has resigned amid criticism of the city’s response to a fatal shootout at a food festival last weekend, Mayor Katie Wilson said Thursday.
Boys are falling behind in school. What would help?
A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic outcomes. He champions “gender aware” instruction in schools across all subjects.
European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
UEFA member federations will boycott all FIFA competitions in protest of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private equity investors.
Senate committee advances nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to be Trump's CDC director
A Senate committee advances Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination for director of the CDC, the nation’s top public health agency, despite concerns she won't stand up to political meddling.
Tanning is getting hot again. Here's what it really does to your skin
Experts said they are concerned about a resurgence in the popularity of tanning among young adults as social media has helped tanning in general make a comeback.
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.
KSLSports.com
Ranking the Top 10 BYU football players from the Kalani Sitake-era
KSL's Mitch Harper ranks the 10 best BYU football players of the Kalani Sitake era — from Tyler Batty to Zach Wilson — spanning NFL draft picks, All-Americans and Big 12 standouts.
Vincent Trocheck’s son has a new favorite player after being traded to Utah
Vincent Trocheck's son Leo is a big fan of Logan Cooley.
Real Salt Lake looks to clean up mistakes, halt skid against surging St. Louis
Real Salt Lake heads to St. Louis on Saturday looking to solve the mistakes that have turned promising performances into consecutive defeats.
BYU football tees up annual golf outing with local media
Timpanogos Golf Club played host to the fourth annual BYU football media golf classic.
Utah knows its QB1, fall camp will further define what comes next for Byrd Ficklin
Utah already knows who will start, August will determine how creatively the Utes can make defenses account for Byrd Ficklin too.
Previewing Utah State football’s 2026 schedule: Boise State Broncos
Utah State travels to the blue turf to face Maddux Madsen and the Boise State Broncos in a Week 5 Pac-12 opener. Preview, key matchups and what USU needs to win.
