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Weber County leaders are interested in the potential of nuclear power and hosted a symposium on the...

Tim Vandenack, KSL

Weber County leaders interested in nuclear power potential, host symposium on topic

Weber County officials hosted a symposium on nuclear energy as a means of gauging its potential fit locally. No specific projects are in the works in Weber County, however.

The debate over artificial intelligence is continuing as Rep. Celeste Maloy waded into the fray wit...

Eva Terry, Deseret News

Can we keep AI from risking national security?

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has entered the AI regulatory battle, as many Americans continue to ask who wields ultimate power: the government or artificial intelligence.

Fruit and vegetables from local farmers are pictured at Hello!Bulk Markets in Salt Lake City on Mon...

Shelby Lofton, KSL

Utah farmers urge consumers to buy local fruit after freeze slashes harvest

A warm winter and damaging April freeze wiped out much of Utah's fruit crop this year, leaving farmers with a greater need for consumer support.

Andrew was slow to gain weight early on, which was one of the reasons his mom sought support from l...

Emma Benson, KSL

'It's worth asking for help': Mom shares how lactation support helped amid breastfeeding challenges

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and health experts want parents to know that while lactation is often described as natural, it doesn't always come easily.

A handful of immigrant advocates gathered at Salt Lake City International airport on Thursday to pr...

Tim Vandenack, KSL

Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport

Local immigrant advocates protest regular flights in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport by charter air companies hauling immigrant detainees.

A FrontRunner train runs next to the traffic on I-15 and Legacy Parkway in North Bountiful and Farm...

Carter Williams, KSL

FrontRunner double-tracking project is now closer to receiving $1.3B federal grant

Utah's project to increase commuter rail service on FrontRunner between Ogden and Provo is closer to receiving nearly $1.3 billion in federal funding.

Utah Traffic + Weather

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.

A Uinta National Forest sign is pictured above the site of the proposed Vesper Amphitheater in Prov...

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News

Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress

With wildfire raging across the West, blind to the political affiliations of those who are affected, lawmakers in Congress from both sides of the aisle are racing to find a solution.

Residents in Utah's Sevier County expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fi...

Andrew Adams, KSL

Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches

Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.

Snowboarders are pictured at Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Jan. 9. Meteorologists are loo...

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News

'Super El Niño' is coming. What does that mean for Utah ski resorts?

Weather forecasters are looking ahead as the odds of a strong to historic El Niño are growing. Some are already dubbing it a "Super El Niño."

Image of the Widemouth 2 fire burning in Fishlake National Forest in Millard County, not far from F...

Adam Small

2026 lining up to be one of the worst years for wildfire damage in Utah

The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said 2026 has become the second-worst year for wildfire damage in Utah history.

The Stansbury Mountains are reflected in a patch of water along the Great Salt Lake. The grouping o...

Heather May | Great Salt Lake Collaborative

What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?

The members of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative are hoping you can tell us what types of stories you'd like us to cover in the future.

Breaking News

Smoke rises from a fire along Interstate 84 in Riverdale on Thursday. At one point, flames were vis...

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL

Video shows fire threatening building in Riverdale along I-84

A fire near Riverdale closed a portion of I-84 on Thursday and threatened a building near the interstate, with flames intermittently visible on traffic cameras.

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.

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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

This still image captured from video by a waitress shows the scene of a shooting that started at a ...

Sarah Raza and Ed White, Associated Press

New video shows gunman shooting victims at Idaho In-N-Out Burger drive-thru

Police released video Friday of a mass shooting that killed three people at an Idaho In-N-Out Burger.

A New Mexico court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million to a teen mental health fund and ch...

Andrew Hay, Dietrich Knauth and Diana Novak Jones, Reuters

Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico for teen mental health fund

A New Mexico court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young users.

A schoolgirl cries outside her school where deaths and injuries were reported after a shooting in T...

Tian Macleod Ji, Associated Press

Student kills at least 7 people at a high school and a home outside Bangkok, Thailand, officials say

A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more than 20

Help wanted sign is displayed at a live music and blues club in Chicago, Thursday, July 24, 2025. U...

Paul Wiseman and Josh Boak, Associated Press

US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump

The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, as employers cut 23,000 jobs in July.

Construction of the new White House ballroom on July 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. A federal appeals c...

Michael Kunzelman and Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval

A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.

U.S. Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) questions U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Dirksen Senate Of...

Spencer Mahon

CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor

The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.

KSLSports.com

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

Josh Furlong

‘It’s sudden death for us’: Real Salt Lake faces must-win Leagues Cup test against Atlante

Real Salt Lake spent the first week of Leagues Cup talking about growth. The organization as a whole has tended to place more weight on improving performances than on any one result.

Utah Royals' Alexa Spaanstra battles for possession during an NWSL match against the Chicago Stars,...

Josh Furlong

Utah Royals take surging attack on the road against Denver Summit

The Utah Royals have climbed into the top three of the NWSL standings, lead the league in goals scored and, according to ESPN’s latest power rankings, sit atop the league.

Devon Dampier throwing during Utah fall camp....

Steve Bartle

The most dangerous version of Utah QB Devon Dampier is the one developing before the snap

Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is developing his game pre-snap, which could make it significantly more dangerous post-snap.

Manti Templars fans cheer during a 3A high school football state championship game against the Ceda...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports adds to Utah high school football with more streaming, over-the-air TV broadcasts

Game Night Live will broadcast Utah high school football games every Thursday and Friday on KSL 5.3 (over the air and Comcast cable), while also streaming on sports.ksl.com and the KSL Sports app.

Utah's Wayshawn Parker prepares for ambitious 2026 season....

Steve Bartle

Wayshawn Parker is chasing 1,200 yards; Utah is measuring something bigger

The rushing goal belongs on the billboard. Utah’s season may be decided by how well Wayshawn Parker handles everything written beneath it.

BYU football, Kalani Sitake, Fall Camp, 2026, day one...

Mitch Harper

What caught my attention on Day 1 of BYU football fall camp

Notes and observations from day one at Camp Kalani.