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The campus of the Utah State Hospital in Provo is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Laura Seitz,...

Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Utah State Hospital needs 'significant' increase in beds, lawmakers told

The Utah State Hospital needs dozens of new beds over the next few years to meet growing demand, officials said.

The Babylon Fire is pictured near Blanding on Sunday, June 28. (Canyonlands National Park)...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

The Babylon Fire reached 100% containment after burning more than 100,000 acres, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to rescind the special closure area for the Manti-La Sal National Forest on Thursday.

The commissioner of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality said there are "major gaps" in Uta...

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL

Utah has 'major gaps' in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says

An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.

FILE: A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter circa 2017. A teen is believed to have fallen o...

Bryanna Willis

Teen dead after falling from trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon

A teen is believed to have fallen over a hundred feet to their death while hiking a trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

FILE: Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on June 19, 20...

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL

Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.

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Garna Mejia, KSL

Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School

As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.

Utah Traffic + Weather

Trees downed by severe storms from Tuesday, block access to a home and close parts of Main Street o...

Dave Collins and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest

Severe storms in the Midwest unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity.

A "Please Be Patient" sign is pictured. (Photo: Greg Anderson, KSL)...

Annette Campbell, KSL

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.

Nick Sylvester takes a break from running to drink water at Liberty Park during a heat wave in Salt...

Carter Williams, KSL

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.

Podcaster Chandler Hendry died following a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi on Timpanogos Highway on Fri...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Religious podcaster, Chandler David Hendry, dies in Lehi multi-vehicle crash

A social media influencer died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash in Lehi. Chandler David Hendry, 27, was the sole victim of a three-vehicle crash.

People cool off in a fountain at the Georgetown Waterfront Park on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC....

Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer

Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Tourists are seen in Piazza Duomo on June 29, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Italy has placed all major citi...

Giada Zampano, Kristen Grieshaber and Justin Spike, Associated Press

Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record

Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave.

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FILE: A Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter circa 2017. A teen is believed to have fallen o...

Bryanna Willis

Teen dead after falling from trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon

A teen is believed to have fallen over a hundred feet to their death while hiking a trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Sections of Capitol Reef National Park and Zion National Park were issued with flash flood warnings...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL

Tornado warning issued in Tooele County; flood warnings in southern Utah

Flash flood warnings were issued across portions of southern Utah on Thursday, including in Springdale and Pine Valley in Washington County.

A plane drops fire retardant around the Rocky Canyon Fire near Henefer on Monday. The Summit County...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Summit County Sheriff's Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer

Summit County officials announced that residents in Henefer could return to their homes on Thursday, but warned that evacuations could return.

A 24-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle in Orem on Monday. (Greg Anderson, KSL)...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

Man dead after being struck by vehicle in Orem

A 24-year-old man died after a vehicle hit him on Monday afternoon in Orem, police said.

A motorcycle crushed by the debris of a partially collapsed building at the Bellavista neighborhood...

Astrid Suarez, ASTRID SUÁREZ, MEGAN JANETSKY and MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press937

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings.

A Sikorsky Skycrane approaches to refill as crews fight the Widemouth 2 Fire east of Fillmore, Utah...

Becky Bruce

Pilot, crewmember killed in helicopter crash while fighting Widemouth 2 fire

National fire officials said the pilot and crew member died as a result of the helicopter crash near Richfield Friday.

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How Harper Clinic's IOP is changing the face of mental health treatment in Utah....

Harper Clinic

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

As demand for mental health care continues to rise across Utah County, Orem's Harper Clinic says it is trying to close the gap with a more comprehensive approach to mental health treatment.

The weight of depression is real. Many people spend years fighting it, adjusting medications, manag...

Harper Clinic

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help

Breaking free from depression: How Harper Clinic's TMS Therapy can help.

National News

A humanoid robot made by Chinese company Booster is dressed in a Lionel Messi jersey as it kicks a ...

E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press

From robot dogs to helpers, China puts robotics ambitions on display at world conference

China kicked off the 2026 World Robot Conference on Wednesday, with companies showcasing the country’s expanding robotics industry.

Plane carrying the deportees from the US arrives at the Roberts International Airport outside of Mo...

Mark Banchereau, Associated Press

US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why

The Trump administration has deported thousands of people to two dozen countries that aren't those of the deportees, as it pushes ahead with its immigration crackdown,

Guinea pigs nibble on corn and other vegetation at a guinea pig rescue in Salisbury, Mass., Friday,...

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

How this Massachusetts sanctuary takes in hundreds of guinea pigs from across the US

The Guinea Pig Sanctuary, in Salisbury, Massachusetts, houses 350 to 400 guinea pigs split into cages stacked from the floor to ceiling. Along with customers, the place can be chaotic but also joyful.

FILE: Hayden Panettiere attends the world premiere of Paramount's "Scream VI" at AMC Lincoln Square...

Associated Press staff

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend.

FILE: Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2023 Stagecoach Festival on April ...

Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77.

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authoritie...

Associated Press staff

Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the United States

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States, authorities in the West African country said Tuesday.

KSLSports.com

Utah Mammoth puck....

Cole Bagley

What will the Utah Mammoth’s Hometown Remix jersey look like?

What we know about the Utah Mammoth Hometown Remix sweater.

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Anapolesperez@bonneville.com

Northern Utah High School Player of the Week – Week 1 – Gunner Pearson & Chase Howard

The John Watson Northern Utah High School Player of the Week is celebrating the best high school football player(s) in Northern Utah. Presented by John Watson Chevrolet in Ogden, each week we honor athletes for their exceptional performance on the gridiron. Our co-winners of the week were Gunner Pearson and Chase Howard from Roy High […]

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Anapolesperez@bonneville.com

Utah County High School Player of the Week – Week 1 – Nixon Warren

The Utah County High School Player of the Week is awarded each week to the top prep football players in Utah County.

Utah Royals defender Kaleigh Riehl dribbles the ball against Bay FC during an NWSL match, Sunday, M...

Josh Furlong

‘We’ve learned to win’: Utah Royals return to San Diego as a different team

The Utah Royals have already played San Diego once this season. Head coach Jimmy Coenraets doesn't put much stock in what happened that day.

Syracuse Titans football game night live...

KSL Sports

Week 2: Thursday night’s Utah high school football recap

Week 2 of the 2026 Utah high school football season arrived, with the usual early appetizer Thursday night before the full buffet of Friday.

Real Salt Lake celebrates a goal by Lineker Rodrigues during a 3-0 win over FC Juarez in a Leagues ...

Josh Furlong

‘Patience has paid off’: Lineker Rodrigues works his way into RSL’s plans

Lineker Rodrigues waited more than a year for his first-team contract. He waited one day for his first RSL goal.