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US military starts delivering aid to Gaza through floating pier
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Salt Lake City police arrest suspect in domestic violence situation
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Kouri Richins' attorneys ask to withdraw from representing her in murder case
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100 years ago they disappeared on Everest. But did they make it to the summit?
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Man killed by falling crane at Park City job site
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New hope for moms with postpartum depression
Local News
'It's very difficult': RSL's Diego Luna opens up about mental health struggles
Luna, a California native and Olympic hopeful, is in his second season as a midfielder for Real Salt Lake. He admits the season was off to a rocky start. Pressures on and off the field, including becoming a father, were affecting his mental state.
Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
Connor Ingram, the goaltender for the Arizona Coyotes, has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after sharing his story with mental health struggles.
SLCPD investigating two shootings near Glendale neighborhoods
The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating two unrelated shootings that took place early Saturday morning near Glendale and Poplar Grove neighborhoods.
Family reacts after DUI driver convicted of killing toymaker
A guilty verdict came down Friday for the man who killed a beloved volunteer toymaker while driving under the influence, and while it's the outcome the victim's family hoped for, they expressed how it's not bringing them any comfort in their loss.
Dead foxes and squirrels puzzle Millcreek neighborhood
A neighborhood in Millcreek is puzzled by some strange things happening with foxes and squirrels where they live.
Kouri Richins defense team asks for prosecution to be dismissed
Kouri Richins’ defense team is asking that the prosecution be dismissed, alleging that prosecutors violated her Sixth Amendment rights.
KSL Investigates
Food for thought: Do storage containers keep your fruits and veggies fresh longer?
Many manufacturers claim their food storage containers will keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer. The KSL Investigators tested just how well those bins live up to their hype.
Food for thought: How understanding date labels can prevent food waste
The USDA estimates we toss out 30-40% of our food purchases, even though much of it is perfectly safe to eat. Decoding date labels could help you bust inflation.
Gephardt Busts Inflation: Will shopping specialty food markets save you money?
To save money on your groceries, a specialty food market might not come to mind. But KSL Consumer Investigator Matt Gephardt found branching out to specialty food markets might help you bust some grocery inflation.
KSL Investigates: Utah schools put AI safety technology to the test
From the Capitol to the classroom, Utahns see a need for enhanced school security. AI might be the solution.
Utahns are losing money and their personal info to celebrity imposter scams
A Utah man contacted the KSL Investigators to ask us to verify if he was messaging the real Gal Gadot of “Wonder Woman” fame through social media.
Law enforcement scams threatening jailtime if you don’t pay on the rise in Utah
Law enforcement scams, that threaten jail for citizens if they don’t pay immediately are on the rise in Utah
Religion
Church announces groundbreaking date for Brazil temple for this summer
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ribeirão Prêto Brazil Temple on June 22.
The Church of Jesus Christ sends humanitarian aid to Brazil following major flooding
The Church of Jesus Christ is sending humanitarian aid to those affected by the recent flooding that devastated Brazil’s southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Church announces dedication and groundbreaking dates for temples in Brazil, Bolivia and Texas
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a dedication date for a temple in Brazil and groundbreaking dates for temples in Bolivia and Texas.
TV series 'The Chosen' has returned to Utah to film fifth season
The popular TV series "The Chosen" is filming again in Utah.
United Methodists remove anti-gay language from their official teachings
The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy Wednesday, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality.
Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.
Science & Technology
Bones found in 1989 in chimney identified as man who last contacted relatives in 1970
Authorities say human bones found inside the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 have been identified as those of a man whose last known contact with relatives was in 1970.
Mystery of warm-blooded dinosaurs could be unraveled by new study
Were dinosaurs warm-blooded like birds and mammals or cold-blooded like reptiles? It’s one of paleontology’s oldest questions. Here's what new research found.
Utah eclipse glasses program calls for volunteers after overwhelming donation response
A Provo eclipse glasses donation program is asking for help to sort through hundreds of thousands of glasses people have been sending in from all over the country.
Strong solar storm could disrupt communications and produce northern lights in US
An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. and potentially disrupt power and communications this weekend.
KSL Investigates: Utah schools put AI safety technology to the test
From the Capitol to the classroom, Utahns see a need for enhanced school security. AI might be the solution.
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to another company.
National News
They’ve been stuck for 7 weeks on the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge. This is what life is like for the Dali crew
When the Rev. Mark Nestlehutt boarded the Dali cargo ship a week after it crashed into a Baltimore bridge, anxious questions emerged among the 21 crew members on board over a month later.
An Arizona judge helped revive an 1864 abortion law. His lawmaker wife joined Democrats to repeal it
Lawmaker Shawnna Bolick, wife of Republican Arizona judge, joined Democrats to repeal an 1864 abortion law.
Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
Connor Ingram, the goaltender for the Arizona Coyotes, has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after sharing his story with mental health struggles.
The Covid-19 public health emergency is over, but tales of loss remain. This website offers the bereaved a digital safe space
The "WhoWeLost" website was launched in 2020 in Kentucky and is home to around 2,000 published and yet-to-be-published stories. It serves as a digital haven for those still grieving COVID-19 where they can write about their losses in a comment-free environment without interactions, judgment or internet trolls.
US military starts delivering aid to Gaza through floating pier. Here’s what we know
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid into Gaza have begun moving ashore after arriving through the floating pier built by the US military, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for attacking the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer.
Politics
Romney says if he were president he would have immediately pardoned Trump
Sen. Mitt Romney said that if he were president he would have “immediately pardoned” former President Donald Trump.
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
White House blocks release of Biden’s special counsel interview audio, says GOP is being political
The White House has blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents.
Utah’s primary debates begin June 10
The Utah Debate Commission will host its series of local and federal primary debates starting June 10 ahead of Utah’s primary election on June 25.
Trump and Biden plan to skip October presidential debate in Utah
A planned presidential debate in October at the University of Utah is in serious jeopardy of officially being called off.
Slovakia's populist prime minister shot multiple times in attempted assassination
Slovakia’s populist prime minister has been shot multiple times and gravely wounded after a political event.
Entertainment
‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series to follow Elle Woods navigating high school in the ’90s
A new Amazon series will explore the past of Elle Woods, played in the 'Legally Blonde' movies by Reese Witherspoon (center), who is shown in a scene from the first film.
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ would like to clarify a few things about aging
From life in “The Bachelor” mansion to debunking ageist tropes, here's what Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos has to say.
SL County Mayor Wilson 'working diligently' to keep Abravanel Hall as is
Keeping Abravanel Hall intact as Salt Lake City undergoes a "reimagining" is important to county mayor Jenny Wilson.
Why Kilby Block Party is 'life changing' to music lovers in the Mountain West
Kilby Block Party concluded its fifth annual music festival, adding to its quick spike from a small festival to a highly anticipated one by surrounding states. Folks in the crowd give their two cents on why they were willing to pay hundreds for their spot.
Hollywood mentor and 'King of the Bs' Roger Corman, dies at 98
Roger Corman, Hollywood's "King of the Bs," has died. He was 98. Corman produced such low-budget classics and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors their first breaks.
Childish Gambino announces first tour in 5 years, returns to Utah after a decade
Childish Gambino has returned with a reimagined album and a new tour announcement with a Utah visit for 2024.
World News
US military starts delivering aid to Gaza through floating pier. Here’s what we know
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid into Gaza have begun moving ashore after arriving through the floating pier built by the US military, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
As Japan's yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups.
Dead US serial sex offender linked to 4 slain Canadian young women
Canadian police say they have linked the deaths of four young women nearly 50 years ago to a now deceased U.S. fugitive who hid in Canada from the mid 1970s to the late 1990s.
Slovakia's populist prime minister shot multiple times in attempted assassination
Slovakia’s populist prime minister has been shot multiple times and gravely wounded after a political event.
A deadly heat wave worsened Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. It was fueled by climate change, new data shows
A deadly heat wave in Gaza in April, which saw punishing temperatures worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis, was made hotter and more likely by the human-caused climate crisis, according to an analysis published Tuesday.
Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain
They stroll Doha’s waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now free of pain. For the Palestinian group Sol Band, it seems surreal that weeks ago they were hiding from Israeli shelling.
KSL Sports
Tony Finau Holds Ground In Third Round At PGA Championship
Tony Finau held on to his top ten spot with a respectable performance in the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship.
Real Salt Lake Stuns Colorado Rapids With Late Push
Real Salt Lake looked dead in the water at multiple points in the match against the Colorado Rapids but still came out on top.
Real Salt Lake Takes Late Lead Over Colorado With Two Quick Goals
RSL spent nearly 30 minutes looking for an equalizer against the Colorado Rapids. They ended up getting more than what they asked for.
Andres Gomez Finds First-Half Equalizer Against Colorado Rapids
Andres Gomez scored one of the better goals of the season so far for Real Salt Lake to even the score with the Colorado Rapids.
Chicho Arango Gives RSL Hope After Rough Start Against Colorado
RSL got out to a slow start against Colorado but a goal from Chicho Arango put some wind in the sails of the home side.
Late Try Gives Utah Warriors Single Point In Loss To NOLA Gold
NOLA Gold put together an impressive defensive performance to hold of the comeback-minded Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby action.
Olympics
Park City mountain biker training to compete in her second Olympics
Haley Batten who is on the USA Cycling team, competed in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Now, she's training for Paris.
Get In The Games: 'Breaking' Olympic sport has a home in Utah
Once called break dancing, "breaking" is now an Olympic sport, with a place to learn in Utah.
Torchbearers in Marseille kick off the Olympic flame's journey across France
Joyful crowds gathered along the streets of France’s southern port of Marseille on Thursday to see torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame through the city's most emblematic sites.
A ship carrying the Olympic torch arrives in Marseille amid fanfare and high security
Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece.
French bakery in Utah ramping up for Paris 2024 Summer Olympics
The owner of Délice French Bakery and Café in Salt Lake City is preparing for the Olympics in his home country.
Utah teacher inspires students with her passion for the 2002 Winter Olympics
An Indian Hills Middle School teacher hopes her love for the Olympic Games will inspire her students to get excited about a possible 2034 return.
Great Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake's southern arm reaches 'significant' level as spring rise slows down
The Great Salt Lake's southern arm has reached a "significant" level before the lake's expected summer drop.
'It is very exciting': Pelicans return to Hat Island on the Great Salt Lake
There's something happening on a small island in the Great Salt Lake.. that hasn't happened since 1943.
Pelicans return to nest at Great Salt Lake island for 1st time in 81 years
About 1,300 American white pelicans were found nesting on Utah's Great Salt Lake's Hat Island during a survey that state wildlife biologists conducted last week.
As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake's recovery
The Great Salt Lake's southern arm reached 4,195 feet elevation at times over the stormy weekend as it nears reaching that figure daily for the first time in five years.
'Sacrifices' will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake
With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.
How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly
Levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any point in the past five years, and those who are tasked with overseeing its level believe it will rise about another foot in the coming weeks.
Education and Schools
A college puts the 'cat' into 'education' by giving Max an honorary 'doctor of litter-ature' degree
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of “doctor of litter-ature” on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
Bountiful Elementary School receives kindness award
Cultivating a culture of kindness, the campaign One Kind Act a Day is celebrating Bountiful Elementary students with a special honor.
Granite School District holds reunification drill in case of emergency
Academy Park Elementary School administrators, along with Granite School District Police and West Valley City Police guided parents through a reunification drill, something that would go into effect in case of emergency.
Family speaks out after boy with special needs left in school van
A family is speaking publicly after saying their little boy was forgotten and left alone inside a school transportation van, as they frantically tried to find him.
UPDATE: Utah teen who died of cancer will be honored at high school graduation, district announces
Samantha Corey family’s attempt to honor her at her high school’s graduation recently ran into an unintended snag.
Board votes to continue study of two-way split of Alpine School District
The board of education voted Tuesday to continue a study of a potential two-way split of the Alpine School District
Utah's Flood Watch
Sandy eyes forecast with runoff expected to increase
Eyes were on the forecast Thursday with a key reservoir sitting at capacity, and runoff waters expected to increase in the weeks to come.
'Things could change real quick for us:' Weber County avoids weekend flooding, officials on alert
Water levels in Weber County are high and officials are staying on alert. This past weekend, the sheriff's office warned people to avoid streams and rivers due to rising waters, but no flooding took place.
Weber County warned about potential flooding
Officials with the Ogden City Fire Department and Weber County Sheriff's Office are warning people to avoid streams and rivers in Weber County, as they are expected to run faster and fuller in correlation with spring's rising temperatures.
Large amounts of water sent to Great Salt Lake ahead of spring runoff
While Utah did not have a record water year this year, water managers say there is so much water that some is being sent into the Great Salt Lake.
'Keep away': Salt Lake City officials urge water safety amid spring runoff
Salt Lake City officials warn everyone of high waters near parks and trails as warm weather melts the mountain snow.
'The unknowns really revolve around the weather': Experts monitor spring runoff after above average winter
Now that it's spring following another above average snowpack, concerns over flooding in parts of the state are rising.
Health
'It's very difficult': RSL's Diego Luna opens up about mental health struggles
Luna, a California native and Olympic hopeful, is in his second season as a midfielder for Real Salt Lake. He admits the season was off to a rocky start. Pressures on and off the field, including becoming a father, were affecting his mental state.
Connor Ingram wins the Masterton Trophy for perseverance and dedication to hockey
Connor Ingram, the goaltender for the Arizona Coyotes, has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after sharing his story with mental health struggles.
‘The Barefoot Dutchman’ and his remarkable trek for men’s mental health
Anton Nootenboom, "The Barefoot Dutchman", makes his way across the U.S. to spread awareness for men's mental health.
'Elmo loves you!' Our favorite red Muppet stars in mental health campaign
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we all deal with stress and different emotions. In January, Elmo asked a simple question online that sparked a huge conversation.
Building a mental health toolkit
When life overwhelms you, sometimes there's not just one solution; which is good to have a variety of tools in your "mental health toolkit."
We've crawled into tick season. Tips to protect yourself
Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. That's because of a another mild U.S. winter.
Chad Daybell Trial
Chad Daybell’s defense prepares to make case to jurors
Prosecutors have rested their case in the Chad Daybell murder trial. They did so Thursday morning following weeks of testimony and dozens of witnesses.
Defense says no evidence Daybell killed Tylee and JJ; Judge finds indictment error
Chad Daybell's attorney, John Prior, asked for a "directed verdict" on the murder charges of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, indicating that there was not enough evidence to show that Daybell was involved in their deaths.
Jailhouse phone call: Daybells thought there was a '3% chance there would be trouble'
A jailhouse phone call that Lori Vallow Daybell made to Chad Daybell "stuck out" to a Rexburg police detective.
Doctor testifies that Tammy Daybell's bruising was inflicted just before or after death
Dr. Lily Marsden and the former Utah chief medical examiner took the stand in the Chad Daybell trial on Tuesday.
Tylee's best friend, people who examined her body testify in Chad Daybell murder trial
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony Monday from victim Tylee Ryan's best friend and from investigators who testified about marks found on Tylee's bones.
Chad Daybell's family members describe his changing demeanor, end times fixation before wife's death
Jurors heard testimony from Tammy Daybell's relatives and the deputy coroner during Chad Daybell's trial on Friday.
General Conference
President Russell M. Nelson announces new temples to be built in Lehi and West Jordan
Residents of West Jordan and Lehi expressed shock and excitement after President Russell M. Nelson announced the new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their area.
15 new temples are announced during April 2024 General Conference
The locations of 15 new temples were announced during the 194th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
WATCH: 'Temples Now Dot the Land'
Utah will soon have 28 operating temples. Some are still under construction, restoration or in the Open House period. A few have recently been dedicated. In this program we will focus on the 14 newest temples in Utah by telling the stories of the people connected to them. We will also provide an historic look […]
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