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Two male piglets born June 14 are the first warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo. (Photo credit...

Simone Seikaly

2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Hogle Zoo announced the recent births of two common warthog piglets. They are healthy, but likely won't stay in Utah.

Sohail is shown in a hospital after he sustained critical injuries in a stabbing in West Valley Cit...

Pat Reavy, KSL

Valley Fair Mall stabbing incident charged as hate crime

A Taylorsville man accused of stabbing another man multiple times at Valley Fair Mall, allegedly because of his faith, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder.

A Utah-based think tank is proposing replacing several federal social welfare programs, like food s...

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Could one account replace food stamps, housing, child care benefits? This Utah group thinks so

A Utah-based think tank proposes replacing several federal social welfare programs, like food stamps, with a single benefit, and suggests Utah could pilot the program.

A vehicle believed to have been involved in a shooting in West Point on May 30. Davis County announ...

Cassidy Wixom, KSL

Second person arrested in connection with West Point homicide investigation

Davis County announced the arrest of a second person involved in a West Point porch shooting in May that led to the death of a veteran.

The Capitol and downtown Salt Lake City are pictured on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (Isaac Hale, Deseret...

Eric Cabrera

Downtown Salt Lake report highlights booming events, more residents and billions in future investment

A new economic report paints an increasingly busy picture of downtown Salt Lake City, with much more to come in the coming years.

Gas prices at a Speedway station in Salt Lake City on March 31. As Utah settles into the dog days o...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

Iran war fueling economic uncertainty, pressures for Utah consumers

As Utah settles into the dog days of summer, the state's economic picture — like the rest of the nation's — remains uneven and rapidly changing.

Utah Traffic + Weather

From left, green onions, radish, lettuce and carrots are plants that Utah gardeners can plant after...

David Een, KSL

KSL Greenhouse: After summer harvesting comes late summer planting

The end of July is a great time to plant fall vegetables before the frost comes in mid-October along the Wasatch Front, or, late September in Utah's higher elevations.

A small debris flow is seen on a road near where the Cottonwood Fire has burned in Beaver County. M...

Carter Williams, KSL

Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats

KSL Weather and National Weather Service models each suggest that a current weather pattern of monsoon moisture will continue for several days, which is a potential problem for recent burn scar areas.

Lata Blake drinks water at the Artesian Well Park during a heat wave in Salt Lake City on Monday, J...

Emma Benson, KSL

After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness

Salt Lake City reached a heat record on Sunday, hitting 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.

Sebastian, the Great Pyrenees, competes at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – in New Yo...

Heather Peterson

Great Pyrenees dies of heat exhaustion while hiking in Kane County

After the death of a large dog while hiking in Kane County, rescue officials and animal rescue organizations are reminding dog owners about the real dangers of heat exhaustion.

FILE - Mickelina Papotto, of Salem, Ore., left, and Lorie Odegaard, of Gaithersburg, Md., fan thems...

John Seewer, Associated Press

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief.

Freeway ramps are pictured at the crossing of I-215 and I-80 in Salt Lake City on May 8, 2024. Conn...

Carter Williams, KSL

UDOT warns of additional closures at I-215 and I-80 interchange, surrounding area

Utah transportation officials are warning drivers to be prepared for another big closure as construction crews continue to make improvements to the western I-215 and I-80 interchange.

Breaking News

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.

Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026....

Jon Gambrell and Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

US launches new strikes against Iranian targets

The U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iranian targets early Wednesday after three merchant ships were struck in the waters off Oman.

Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup ...

James Robson, AP Soccer Writer

Argentina rallies to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarterfinals

Enzo Fernandez scored in stoppage time to give Argentina an incredible 3-2 win over Egypt and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Smoke from the Babylon Fire burning in Utah's San Juan County. (Canyonlands National Park on Facebo...

Devin Oldroyd, KSL

San Juan County's Babylon Fire burns four structures, 48,000 acres

At least four structures and 48,000 acres have burned as the Babylon Fire continues to scorch parts of Utah's San Juan County. 

Residents swim in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a small motorboat passes cargo ships and ot...

Collin Binkley and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

The U.S. struck Iran on Friday to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

A new wildfire was spotted in Millard County on Friday. (Utah Department of Transportation)...

Joe Wirthlin, KSL

New wildfire reported in Millard County could impact I-70

A new wildfire was spotted in Millard County on Friday that could pose a threat to traffic on Interstate 70.

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A new standard of care: How Harper Clinic's IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah

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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

President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Wash...

Michelle L. Price, Eric Tucker and Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

President Trump elevated his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss to President Joe Biden during a primetime address to the nation on Thursday.

A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with...

Edgar H. Clemente, Associated Press

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.

Two men wade in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz with vessels anchored in the background, off Ban...

Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

3 islands help control access to the Strait of Hormuz. They're in the crosshairs of the Iran war

The U.S. military campaign against Iran puts three small islands that sit at the confluence of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz in the crosshairs once again.

Members of the Boerne Fire Dept. rescue a woman from flood waters on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in B...

Jesse Bedayn and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says

Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flash floods in Texas in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago.

Andrea Renee Shaw, accused of murdering her twin toddlers, during a hearing at the Payette County C...

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com

Judge revokes bond for Idaho mom as her attorney argues vaccines, not murder, killed twins

A judge revoked bond Tuesday afternoon for an Idaho mother accused of murdering her twin toddlers despite her claims the children died from routine vaccinations.

Walid Mawad arranges berries at a fruit stand in Cleveland, Ohio, July 16, 2025. Produce that has n...

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News

CDC warns of 'very big shift' as cyclosporiasis cases surge

Cyclosporiasis cases have surged in the US, and the CDC said states are reporting an "unusually high number" of circulating cases. The agency also said that outbreaks in four states are likely linked.

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MLB lockout impact on Salt Lake City and Big League Utah...

Brian Preece

The biggest threat to MLB in Salt Lake City has nothing to do with Utah

MLB's looming lockout could derail Salt Lake City's expansion bid. Here's how the CBA fight over a salary cap threatens Big League Utah's future.

Former NFL star J.J. Watt and his wife, former Alta High and NWSL standout Kealia Ohai Watt, enter ...

Sean Walker

Real Salt Lake apologizes after former NFL star J.J. Watt calls out perceived snub of Utah soccer royalty

The club issued an apology for an "honest mistake" related to a post on X, formerly Twitter, directed at former NFL star J.J. Watt and his wife, Kealia before Wednesday night's international friendly against EFL Championship side Burnley FC.

Kealia Ohai and NFL Player J. J. Watt attend the NFL Honors at University of Minnesota on February ...

Josh Furlong

From Alta High to Burnley: Kealia Ohai Watt comes home to a soccer state

The biggest winner on Wednesday night wasn’t Real Salt Lake; it was soccer in Utah.

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Cole Bagley

NHL announces complete 2026-27 Utah Mammoth schedule

The National Hockey League officially unveiled the 2026-27 Utah Mammoth schedule on Thursday morning.

Real Salt Lake forward Sergi Solans celebrates one of two goals during a 4-1 win over England's Bur...

Sean Walker

Sergi Solans continues breakout season as Real Salt Lake tops Burnley, 4-1 in friendly win

Sergi Solans scored twice as Real Salt Lake pulled away for a 4-1 win over newly relegated EFL Championship side Burnley FC in an international friendly Wednesday night in Sandy.

Real Salt Lake forward Morgan Guilavogui (9) celebrates after scoring a goal that was disallowed as...

Josh Furlong

RSL’s mini preseason nears its end with Burnley test

The FIFA World Cup brought Major League Soccer to a halt after May 24, pausing league play for nearly two months while clubs scattered players across the United States, Canada, and Mexico to participate in soccer's biggest tournament.