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Sugar House park looks different this summer due to drought conditions. (Shelby Lofton, KSL)...

Shelby Lofton, KSL

Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system

Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.

Defense lawyer Mark Moffat, left, clears a spot at the table for death row inmate Douglas Stewart C...

Amy Donaldson, KSL

State Crime Lab test shows Douglas Carter's DNA isn't on murder scene evidence, defense says

A report from the Utah State Crime Lab didn't find Douglas Stewart Carter's DNA on any of the crime scene evidence it tested. Carter was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to die for killing 57-year-old Eva Olesen in 1985.

What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ende...

Annette Campbell, KSL

Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect

What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.

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Emma Benson, KSL

Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together

A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.

A boat seen against the backdrop of Lake Powell's "bathtub ring," a light-colored coating of minera...

Carter Williams, KSL

Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says

Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year plan to handle how to allocate the river's water.

An undated image of a half-opened pack of Buzzers Cat's Claw Extract Tablets. A recent death in Uta...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Devin Oldroyd, KSL

Officials issue warning after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah County

Utah officials are sounding the alarm on mislabeled kratom products after they say a person died in Utah County after consuming them.

Utah Traffic + Weather

Sugar House park looks different this summer due to drought conditions. (Shelby Lofton, KSL)...

Shelby Lofton, KSL

Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system

Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.

Mosquitoes are pictured in a tank at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District offices on May ...

Devin Oldroyd, KSL

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.

The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower radiates from the Aquarius constellation. A double meteor...

Amen Galinato, CNN

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.

Camden Meekem takes a water break while working on a water main during a heat wave in Salt Lake Cit...

Carter Williams, KSL

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.

A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that dec...

Andrew Adams, KSL

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.

A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were repo...

Arianne Brown, KSL

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.

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Deer Creek Reservoir is pictured in Washington County on Sept. 9, 2024. A 17-year-old boy was hospi...

Devin Oldroyd, KSL

Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek

A boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.

The Adams Fire began Monday, and caused mandatory evacuations of nearby homes. (Ogden-Weber Chamber...

Tim Vandenack and Kennedy Camarena, KSL

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.

The Beaver County Commission declared a state of emergency on Tuesday following wildfires and flood...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

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.

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Alexandrea Bonilla

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 […]

Paris Hilton protests outside the Provo Canyon School, where she says she suffered abuse as a teen,...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

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.

FILE - The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is seen on July 9, 2017. (Spenser He...

Carter Williams, KSL

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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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 […]

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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

Roger krone, chief executive officer of Scouting America, describes the design of the organization'...

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and Scouts of colors.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes speaks during a vigil a day after the Bite of Seattle food festiva...

Gene Johnson and Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

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.

A bestselling author believes classrooms are often hostile to boys — resulting in poor academic o...

Jason Swenson, Deseret News

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.

FILE: U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino hold the FIFA World Cup Winne...

Graham Dunbar, AP Sports Writer

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.

FILE: Erica Schwartz attends her confirmation hearing to become director of the Centers for Disease...

Mike Stobbe, AP Medical Writer

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.

Professional BMX rider Cory Nastazio goes to the tanning salon in Riverside, California on April 10...

Jaimie Ding, Associated Press

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.

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Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley, Utah Mammoth....

Cole Bagley

Do the Utah Mammoth have the most team-friendly contracts in the NHL?

How do the Utah Mammoth contracts compare to the rest of the NHL?

Quarterback Zach Wilson #11(MVP) and Head Coach Kalani Sitake of the BYU Cougars BYU football...

Brian Preece

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 & Leo Trocheck, Utah Mammoth....

Cole Bagley

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, concacaf...

Josh Furlong

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, golf classic, Kalani Sitake, 2026...

Mitch Harper

BYU football tees up annual golf outing with local media

Timpanogos Golf Club played host to the fourth annual BYU football media golf classic.

Byrd Ficklin Utah football vs. Baylor...

Steve Bartle

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.