Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee’s election bill
The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills it initially teed up for consideration.15 days ago
Firefighter pilot killed in Utah crash remembered for ‘a life of service and selflessness’
One of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash on Friday while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah was a California resident who traveled across the country for the job.15 days ago
Man killed after entering Riverton gas station with shotgun identified
One man who entered a Riverton Chevron Holiday gas station with a shotgun is dead after officials said an armed, unaffiliated person engaged with him.15 days ago
Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover 2 firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash
Two pilots were on board a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter when it crashed Friday morning near the Widemouth 2 Fire. Crews worked into the next day to find the bodies.15 days ago
The touching love story behind Yumi, a 22-foot bronze elephant
The emotional personal story behind the creation of Yumi, a nearly 18,000-pound bronze elephant, involves the artists who built the sculpture.15 days ago
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk
A salmonella scare has Taylor Farms recalling prepared food items with jalapenos from Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods in some states.15 days ago
Evacuations ordered in Morgan, Summit counties; Rocky Canyon Fire grows to 13,000 acres
Residents in parts of Morgan and Summit counties were dealing with evacuations on Sunday due to the growing Rocky Canyon Fire nearby.15 days ago
Why is Education Secretary Linda McMahon giving university presidents ‘homework’?
Just days before the start of a new academic year at most U.S. colleges, Education Secretary Linda McMahon is issuing a "call to action" to university presidents and board members.16 days ago
United Way packs thousands of backpacks as back-to-school need reaches record high
United Way of Salt Lake and other volunteers packed over 7,400 backpacks for students in need on Thursday.16 days ago
Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks
Levi Strauss on Friday disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident in which an unauthorized third party gained access to the company's systems.16 days ago
A celebration for an Idaho pilot ended in tragedy. Here’s how you can help
Three best friends embarked on a journey in the Idaho sky on Saturday night to celebrate one's new pilot license, but it ended in tragedy.17 days ago
Back-to-school bargains: Same supply list cost over twice as much depending where we shopped
The KSL Investigators shopped the back-to-school sections at Walmart, Target, Smith's, Dollar General and Amazon to see where we pay more and where they pay less.17 days ago
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.17 days ago
Church of Jesus Christ announces $65 million donation to women/child consortia
General Relief Society Pres. Camille N. Johnson announced an additional $65 million from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint to continue the work of the Caring for Women and Children Initiative Consortia.17 days ago
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.17 days ago
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.18 days ago
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.18 days ago
Helicopter with 2 on board crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire
A helicopter carrying two people crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday, federal aviation officials confirmed.18 days ago
‘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.18 days ago
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.18 days ago
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.18 days ago
UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade
Utah's largest transit agency, UTA, is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.18 days ago
Man drowns at Sand Hollow Reservoir
A man died Thursday afternoon after drowning in Sand Hollow Reservoir.18 days ago
