Utah News

bodies found in West Jordan home...

Mark Jones

Two men electrocuted while cutting a tree in West Jordan

Two men died Friday after being electrocuted as they were cutting a tree in West Jordan.

The book of mormon & bible banned in some Davis School District schools...

Aimee Cobabe

Following complaint against Bible in schools, Book of Mormon receives complaint for "sensitive content"

First it was the Bible and now Davis School District has a complaint against the Book of Mormon being on school bookshelves.

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is trying to trap a bear in Bountiful Canyon. After a man c...

Mark Jones

Wildlife officials trying to trap bear after it approached a tent above Bountiful

Wildlife experts are attempting to trap a bear after a man says it approached his tent early Thursday morning at a camp site above Bountiful.

Utah's Republican Party is strongly urging state leaders to hold a special election before the end ...

Lindsay Aerts

Utah GOP wants quick special election for 2nd District seat

Multiple laws govern Utah elections, and one of them says the state must pay more for special elections that deviate from established dates.

Chris Stewart resignation...

Boyd Matheson

A congressional resignation, hurry sickness and the need for respectful restraint

Rep. Chris Stewart announced his resignation from Congress on Wednesday, prompting the mad rush to replace him began. We need to slow down.

On Saturday, June 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is taking place in Heber to celebrate the grand ope...

Waverly Golden

Encircle LGBTQ+ Resource Center opens in Heber City

On Saturday, June 10, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place in Heber to celebrate the grand opening of a new Encircle facility.

Health

rabies bats...

Mark Jones

Bat found in SLC tests positive for rabies, health expert weighs in

A bat recently found in Salt Lake City has tested positive for rabies. Nicholas Rupp, of the Salt Lake City Health Department, joined KSL NewsRadio to explain why it was tested.

A small outbreak of whooping cough was detected in Cache Valley, Utah. The Bear River Health Depart...

Waverly Golden

Small whooping cough outbreak in Cache Valley

A small outbreak of whooping cough was detected in Cache Valley, Utah. The Bear River Health Department says vaccination is the best preventative measure.

I’ve been working steadily for hours but feel as if I haven’t even started. My attention is bei...

Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Our attention span is shrinking, studies say, but focus is possible

Researchers say people are concentrating less on any one screen, and are taking longer to refocus on an active work project.

Utah's first insurance provider, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, and University of Utah Health are ...

Emily Ashcraft

U of U Health, Regence insurance warn they may not reach a contract

Regence said its negotiations focus on ensuring families and businesses don't have significant increases in premiums.

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Michelle Lee

Tackling the loneliness epidemic

A researcher noticed that people were spending more time in isolation and less time with family and friends. Now, 50% of us say we're lonely.

Anxiety in children, especially teenage girls, is on the rise....

Amanda Dickson

Where is anxiety in children coming from?

Rates of anxiety in children have risen since the pandemic, but especially with increase use of social media.

KSL in Your Community

A legal analyst in Utah said that nobody intended a Utah law to be used to remove the Bible from sc...

Aimee Cobabe

Davis schools remove Bible from certain school shelves

A Davis district review of the Bible found it didn't meet the "sensitive materials" definition in Utah, and it was returned to high schools.

School is out for many Utah students, which also means families are trying to figure out meals with...

Adam Small

Utah Food Bank needs volunteers for growing demand

The Utah Food Bank says inflation has kept up the demand for food services brought on by COVID-19.

Students at Payson High School are kicking off a massive year-long campaign to get "Footloose" star...

Lindsay Aerts

#BACONTOPAYSON: Payson High students pushing to get Kevin Bacon to prom

Students at Payson High really want actor Kevin Bacon to come to prom in 2024. After all, much of "Footloose" was filmed at the school.

(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)...

Amanda Dickson

Graduation advice from Utah leaders for the class of 2023

What graduation advice would you give your grad? Here's what some Utah leaders had to say for theirs.

Students, teachers, staff, and police are safe after police responded to American Fork Junior High ...

Simone Seikaly

American Fork Jr. High student detained after handgun found in backpack

American Fork Junior High School was placed on hold while officials determined if there was an ongoing threat.

Landslides often occur without warning and with Utah's record-breaking snowfall melting, the likeli...

Waverly Golden

Be Ready Utah: What you need to know about landslides

Snow melting means moist ground below it, and therefore a high risk of landslides occurring. Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic discuss on their latest episode.

Education + Schools

The book of mormon & bible banned in some Davis School District schools...

Aimee Cobabe

Following complaint against Bible in schools, Book of Mormon receives complaint for "sensitive content"

First it was the Bible and now Davis School District has a complaint against the Book of Mormon being on school bookshelves.

Utah Valley University started their Police Academy back in 1996 and this year, the school had more...

Aubri Wuthrich

UVU Police Academy has more women graduating than ever before

Female officers tend to use less force and are good at de-escalating situations and using communication techniques.

AI being used to detect guns...

Allessandra Harris

AI used to detect guns and keep schools safe during shooting situations

From writing essays to generating art, now AI is detecting guns and helping keep schools safe in shooting situations.

A legal analyst in Utah said that nobody intended a Utah law to be used to remove the Bible from sc...

Aimee Cobabe

Davis schools remove Bible from certain school shelves

A Davis district review of the Bible found it didn't meet the "sensitive materials" definition in Utah, and it was returned to high schools.

(Amanda Dickson/KSL NewsRadio)...

Amanda Dickson

Dickson: For the parents of the class of 2023 graduates

The parents of the class of 2023 graduates deserve some kudos — as do the graduates themselves.

School is out for many Utah students, which also means families are trying to figure out meals with...

Adam Small

Utah Food Bank needs volunteers for growing demand

The Utah Food Bank says inflation has kept up the demand for food services brought on by COVID-19.

KSLSports.com

Rubio Rubín goal Real Salt Lake Austin FC...

Chandler Holt

Rubín Scores Twice As Real Salt Lake Defeats Austin FC On Road

Rubio Rubín, who had been in a scoring drought, scored both of RSL's goals en route to a 2-1 win in front of the Austin FC fans.

Rubio Rubin - Real Salt Lake vs. Minnesota United - Austin...

Chandler Holt

Rubio Rubín Scores Second Goal Of Night Against Austin FC

When it rains, it pours. Rubio Rubín went from zero goals on the season to two in one night against Austin FC on Saturday.

Rubio-Rubin-Real-Salt-Lake-Austin-FC...

Chandler Holt

Rubio Rubín Scores First Goal Of Season To Break Tie With Austin FC

Rubio Rubín opened up scoring for Real Salt Lake with a header goal in the 15th minute of the road matchup with Austin FC.

Harrison Taggart, Transfer Portal, BYU Football...

Mitch Harper

Former Corner Canyon, Oregon LB Harrison Taggart Commits To BYU

Former Corner Canyon star is joining the BYU football program.

Ute-Proud-Helmet-During-Game-At-Rice-Eccles-Stadium...

Michelle Bodkin

‘Ute Proud’ Takes On New Meaning With Former Punter Hank Mondaca

Former Utah football punter Hank Mondaca is looking to give being "Ute Proud" a much deeper meaning for Utah Athletics with the help of his charitable organization, Athletes For Life.

Rubio-Rubin-Shoots-MLS...

Chandler Holt

Real Salt Lake Hits Road To Face Austin FC For Second Time This Season

Real Salt Lake will pack its bags and head to Q2 Stadium for an MLS regular season matchup with Austin FC on Saturday.

National News

When news broke of a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, one year ago, President Joe...

Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden to address nation from Oval Office after avoiding catastrophic default

In his remarks, Biden will tell Americans the package ensures economic progress going forward.

Rescuers work at the site of passenger trains that derailed in Balasore district, in the eastern In...

ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press

Passenger trains derail in India, killing at least 50, trapping many others

Two passenger trains have derailed in India, killing at least 50 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars.

President Joe Biden and House Republicans have reached an agreement in principle to address the deb...

Tami Luhby

Here’s what’s in the debt ceiling package

(CNN) — Congress has passed the debt ceiling package, just days before the Treasury Department would have run out of sufficient funds to pay all of the nation’s obligations on time and in full. After months of stalemate and weeks of tense negotiations, the deal came together over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. But its passage in Congress […]

quit their jobs...

Alicia Wallace, CNN

The US economy added 339,000 jobs last month, soaring past expectations — again

The unemployment rate is projected to rise slightly to 3.5% from a five-decade low of 3.4%. Companies have steadily slowed hiring since January

Hundreds of Gannett journalists plan to stage a one-day strike during the media company’s annual ...

Oliver Darcy

Journalists at the nation’s largest newspaper chain are walking off the job in a showdown with its CEO

(CNN) — The biggest newspaper chain in the country is about to be rocked by the biggest walkout of its staff in history. On Monday, hundreds of Gannett journalists plan to stage a one-day strike during the media company’s annual shareholder meeting. Their message: Gannett needs new leadership. The journalists want shareholders to take a vote […]

In this image from Senate Television, the final vote of 63-36 shows passage of the bill to raise th...

Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Stephen Groves, Farnoush Amiri and Mary Clare Jalonick

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline. The compromise package negotiated between Biden […]

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close up of rose marvel saliva blooms in purple...

Shannon Cavalero

Drought Tolerant Perennials for Utah

The best drought tolerant plants for Utah can handle high elevations, alkaline soils, excessive exposure to wind, and use of secondary water.

Group of cheerful team members high fiving each other...

Visit Bear Lake

How To Plan a Business Retreat in Bear Lake This Spring

Are you wondering how to plan a business retreat this spring? Read our sample itinerary to plan a team getaway to Bear Lake.

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BYU EMBA at the Marriott School of Business

Hear it Firsthand: 6 Students Share Their Executive MBA Experience at BYU’s Marriott School of Business

The Executive MBA program at BYU offers great opportunities. Hear experiences straight from students enrolled in the program.

Skier being towed by a rider on a horse. Skijoring....

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Looking for a New Winter Activity? Try Skijoring in Bear Lake

Skijoring is when someone on skis is pulled by a horse, dog, animal, or motor vehicle. The driver leads the skiers through an obstacle course over jumps, hoops, and gates.

Banner with Cervical Cancer Awareness Realistic Ribbon...

Intermountain Health

Five Common Causes of Cervical Cancer – and What You Can Do to Lower Your Risk

January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness month and cancer experts at Intermountain Health are working to educate women about cervical cancer.

Kid holding a cisco fish at winterfest...

Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau

Get Ready for Fun at the 2023 Bear Lake Monster Winterfest

The Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is an annual weekend event jam-packed full of fun activities the whole family can enjoy.