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Heat distortion is seen on State Street in Salt Lake City on July21, 2023. The National Weather Ser...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

'Abysmal high temperatures' hitting parts of Utah

Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.

Nearly a month after three firefighters were killed fighting a fire on the Utah/Colorado state line...

Becky Bruce

Fourth firefighter has died after deadly June fire

Nathan Matthews, a wildland firefighter injured in a burnover incident near the Utah/Colorado state line last month, has died.

Flood waters surround homes in Beaver, Utah, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Residents have been under a ...

Becky Bruce

Beaver City boil water order partially lifted

Some residents of Beaver City are no longer under a boil water order, though they still should take precautions before drinking or using the water.

The KSL forecast for Saturday, July 25, 2026, shows highs above 75 degrees every day for a week, as...

Becky Bruce

Heat advisory in effect through Monday night for northern Utah

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for multiple days, saying the lows at night would not offer much relief from triple-digit daytime highs.

FILE: A sign is posted in front of the 23andMe headquarters on February 01, 2024 in Sunnyvale, Cali...

Logan Stefanich, KSL

Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy

Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18 million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025.

Sen John Curtis, R-Utah, walks through the Capitol during votes in Washington, July 16. A journey t...

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

In the US Senate on Thursday, Sen. John Curtis led a resolution honoring the Utah pioneers for exhibiting a spirit that he says still shapes the country today.

Utah Traffic + Weather

Heat distortion is seen on State Street in Salt Lake City on July21, 2023. The National Weather Ser...

Kennedy Camarena, KSL

'Abysmal high temperatures' hitting parts of Utah

Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.

The KSL forecast for Saturday, July 25, 2026, shows highs above 75 degrees every day for a week, as...

Becky Bruce

Heat advisory in effect through Monday night for northern Utah

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for multiple days, saying the lows at night would not offer much relief from triple-digit daytime highs.

Fall colors are pictured at the top of Butterfield Canyon near Herriman on Sept. 30, 2024. A sectio...

Carter Williams, KSL

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties in Butterfield Canyon is partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway.

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.

Breaking News

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.

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.

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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

Mateus Rangel, of Provo, plays hymns with his children. He spoke about how he uses songs for "Hymns...

Emily Ashcraft, KSL

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook on Thursday as part of a phased rollout of "Hymns for Home and Church."

This image taken from Bozeman Health video shows Carl McDaniel speaking from a hospital bed at Boze...

Mead Gruver, Associated Press

Man tossed by Yellowstone bison says hitting the ground was the worst part

Carl McDaniel, age 65, suffered multiple bone fractures associated with his bison encounter at Yellowstone National Park. Now he's talking about his ordeal.

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) departs the U.S. Capitol on July 22, 2026 in Washingt...

Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent

House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.

FILE - The OpenAI logo is seen displayed on a cell phone in Boston. OpenAI said it is still investi...

Matt O'Brien, AP Technology Writer

OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here are some things to know

ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the “unprecedented cyber incident” that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a testing environment and hack into another AI company. OpenAI said Tuesday two of its most capable AI models were responsible for the cyberattack targeting AI startup Hugging Face. The incident is stirring debates over the need […]

President Donald Trump listens as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks at a reception at Trump To...

Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Donald Trump at the Whit...

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters

US pauses $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota ​over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.

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Defensive tackle Karson Kaufusi working through drills. Photo courtesy by Utah Athletics....

Steve Bartle

Utah football’s defensive tackle reload starts with Karson Kaufusi

Utah football needs to reload on both sides of the ball, and Karson Kaufusi's emerging leadership is a promising development at defensive tackle.

Former BYU and Provo High standout Meghan Hunter, who currently runs professionally for Nike's Swoo...

Sean Walker

USA Track and Field outdoor championships: Meghan Hunter’s 800m podium finish wraps up finals

Former BYU and Provo High standout Meghan Hunter found the podium in the women's 800-meter final, wrapping up the USA Track and Field outdoor championships in New York.

Real Salt Lake midfielder Juan Manuel Sanabria (8) controls the ball during the second half of an M...

Sean Walker

Mora’s brace leaves Portland with come-from-behind win over Real Salt Lake

Felipe Mora tallied a second-half brace in his final appearance with Portland as the Timbers rallied for a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake at Providence Park.

Utah Royals FC center back Kate Del Fava celebrates a goal with Mina Tanaka during the clubs' 4-1 w...

Sean Walker

Utah Royals unlock offense in 4-1 win over North Carolina for back-to-back wins

Nuria Rábano had two assists, and Mina Tanaka scored her fifth goal of the season on Cloé Lacasse's team-high fourth assist to help Utah Royals FC to a 4-1 win over the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Rice-Eccles Stadium Utah Utes vs. Utah State Aggies...

Brian Preece

Previewing Utah State football’s 2026 schedule: Utah Utes

Former USU OC Kevin McGiven and ex-Aggie WR Braden Pegan are now at Utah. Here's what Mendenhall's Aggies face Sept. 19 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

BYU alumna and Nike Swoosh TC (Provo) pro Lexy Halladay-Lowry celebrates after winning her second-s...

Sean Walker

USA Track and Field outdoor championships: BYU’s Lexy Halladay-Lowry races to back-to-back US steeplechase titles

Lexy Halladay-Lowry used a punishing final kick to clinch her second consecutive national title with a season-best time of 9 minutes, 12.54 seconds Saturday at the USA Track and Field outdoor championships.