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Biden and Trump inch closer to debate stage
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Evacuations ordered after dozens of train cars derailed near New Mexico state line, some carrying propane
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Man arrested after violent West Valley hatchet killing, police say
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Family, friends gather for celebration of life of Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow
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'This is something I'll never forget': 88-year-old man gets special graduation ceremony
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Devastating tornadoes flatten homes in Nebraska and Iowa as storm threat grows ‘dangerous’ for millions
Local News
Utah Republican legislative candidates advance out of state convention
Utah Republican legislative candidates advanced in several races during the state GOP convention Saturday.
Ogden house raided; baby hospitalized after ingesting meth, fentanyl, police say
An 11-month-old baby was rushed to McKay-Dee Hospital Wednesday, showing signs of drug exposure. The child was lethargic and vomiting when brought in, and a toxicology test showed positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to court documents.
Four cars destroyed in American Fork garage fire
Four cars were destroyed, with an additional vehicle damaged during a detached garage fire on Friday night.
After Grantsville cemetery headstones vandalized, sculptor offers restoration
A sculptor is helping restore what was damaged by vandals in the Grantsville Cemetery when more than a dozen historic headstones destroyed.
Police: Convicted felon arrested for allegedly trespassing while armed with a 'throwing star'
A man was arrested for a second time in April for being armed with a dangerous weapon on Wednesday morning.
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.
KSL Investigates
How to spot costly subscription creep and stop it
Subscriptions to streaming services and other apps can start draining the wallet, if you aren't paying attention to price increases.
Simple ways to fight back against rising insurance costs
It’s one of the most painful parts of inflation right now – rising insurance costs.
Businesses are passing their credit card fees onto customers, what can you do?
You’ve likely noticed a growing number of businesses that have gone completely cashless. When it comes time to pay, it’ll involve a tap, swipe or maybe a click on an app. It's a phenomenon that is contributing to the price we pay for goods and services.
Thieves are going after your frequent flier mileage: how you can safeguard those miles and points
Summer travel is about to take flight. That means a whole lot of points and miles being used and earned, and cybercriminals know it.
Thieves stealing airline travel credits: How you can protect them
If someone steals your credit card or hacks into your bank account, federal law says you should get most of your money back. But what protections do you have when someone steals your airline travel credits?
West Haven man says extended auto warranty refuses to cover costly engine repair
Many drivers buy an extended auto warranty to help keep their car on the road, but when the extended warranty a West Haven man bought refused to cover replacing an engine, he decided to Get Gephardt.
Religion
Three temple locations, including West Jordan and Lehi, announced
Today, the locations for three temples — two in Utah, West Jordan and Lehi, and one in Florida — were announced.
President Nelson rededicates the Manti Utah Temple
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rededicated the Manti Utah Temple on Sunday evening.
Demolition work begins at Provo Temple ahead of eventual reconstruction
Demolition work has begun on the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ahead of its eventual reconstruction.
Important dates announced for temples in Argentina, Ohio and Pennsylvania
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday groundbreaking, open house and dedication dates for temples in Argentina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
A first look: Layton Utah Temple to open for public tours
The Layton Utah Temple is open to the public for tours until Saturday June 1, 2024.
A first look inside the Taylorsville Utah Temple
Media got a first look inside the Taylorsville Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ahead of the public open house.
Science & Technology
NASA looking to researchers at Utah State University to problem-solve farming on Mars
A group of researchers at Utah State University have been experimenting with farming methods to help NASA learn how to survive on Mars.
Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip, police say
Authorities in Maryland say a high school athletic director used artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an audio recording containing racist and antisemitic remarks and quickly spread on social media.
Unprecedented images reveal jaw-dropping features of Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’
Close flybys of Io, one of Jupiter’s moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system, have revealed a lava lake and a towering feature called “Steeple Mountain” on the moon’s alien surface.
Voyager 1 is sending data back to Earth for the first time in 5 months
For the first time in five months, NASA engineers have received decipherable data from Voyager 1 after crafting a creative solution to fix a communication problem aboard humanity’s most distant spacecraft in the cosmos.
Pluto gained a ‘heart’ after colliding with a planetary body
A huge heart-shaped feature on the surface of Pluto has intrigued astronomers since NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft captured it in a 2015 image. Now, researchers think they have solved the mystery of how the distinctive heart came to be.
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.
National News
Residents begin going through the rubble after tornadoes hammer parts of Nebraska and Iowa
Residents began sifting through the rubble Saturday after a tornado plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions, then slamming an Iowa town.
Columbia student protesters are demanding divestment. Here’s what the university has divested from in the past
One of the core demands over the past week by the pro-Palestinian student groups at Columbia University has been for the school to withdraw investment funds from what they describe as companies profiting from Israel’s military action in Gaza.
One climber dies, one survives with traumatic injuries after 1,000-foot fall off mountain in Alaska’s Denali National Park
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a two-person climbing team fell 1,000 feet while ascending a mountain in Alaska’s Denali National Park on Thursday.
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
Forget about red hot. A new color-coded heat warning system relies on magenta to alert Americans to the most dangerous conditions they may see this summer.
Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a cyberattack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
About 1 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores show traces of bird flu virus, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that about 1 out of 5 milk samples it has tested from grocery stores has tested positive for bird flu.
Politics
Utah Republican legislative candidates advance out of state convention
Utah Republican legislative candidates advanced in several races during the state GOP convention Saturday.
Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a cyberattack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Mike Lee backs challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy ahead of convention
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has endorsed Colby Jenkins, a Republican challenger to incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy, in the race for Utah's 2nd Congressional District.
Utah Republicans to select nominee to replace Mitt Romney in open US Senate seat
The Utah Republican Party is set to select a nominee in the race to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate at its annual convention.
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities revealed Friday the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case
17 states, including Utah, challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions.
Entertainment
Lindon woman's dream of having her music on the radio comes true
With weeks left to live after an electrical accident, a Lindon woman’s dream of her music airing on the radio is becoming a reality.
Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over concert that killed 10
A judge has declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits filed against rap star Travis Scott over his role in the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in which 10 people were killed in a crowd surge.
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' — with tour to include Salt Lake City
The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons' next album starts from the cover. Two figures stand in the distance separated by a dawning sun. Or is it setting?
Why everyone is crying to Taylor’s breakup songs
Fans were waiting with bated breath for the emotional torment they were sure would come from “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album.
'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
“Civil War,” Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia, remained the top film in theaters in its second week of release, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Payson High students celebrate prom with a 'Footloose' theme, Kevin Bacon's return
Saturday morning was busy for many Payson High School students as hundreds of teens helped build kits for actor Kevin Bacon's charity SixDegrees.
World News
American-Israeli hostage appears in Hamas video for first time
Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran.
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel with certain conditions.
Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
Anybody visiting Venice as a tourist for the day – except those who live in the local Veneto region – must pay the $5.40 charge if they arrive between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Ukraine tightens pressure on military age men abroad as part of wider mobilization rules overhaul
Ukraine is tightening pressure on men of call-up age living abroad by temporarily suspending consular services, amid a wider overhaul of the country’s mobilization rules aimed at beefing up its defenses against Russia’s invasion.
Autism program at Utah State University is helping kids across the world
An overseas supermodel turned philanthropist is getting help from Utah State University to teach children with autism.
Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army
A lawyer for a military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq says the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people.
KSL Sports
Former Southern Utah WR Isaiah Wooden Signs With Atlanta Falcons
Former Southern Utah wide receiver Isaiah Wooden signed a free-agent deal with the Atlanta Falcons following the conclusion of the Draft.
Former Utah TE Thomas Yassmin Signs With Denver Broncos
Former Utah Utes tight end Thomas Yassmin signed a free agent deal with the Denver Broncos following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Former Utah DB Miles Battle Signs With Kansas City Chiefs
Former Utah Utes defensive back Miles Battle signed a free agent deal with the Kansas City Chiefs following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Former BYU Punter Ryan Rehkow Signs With Kansas City Chiefs
Former BYU Cougars punter Ryan Rehkow signed a free agent deal with the Kansas City Chiefs following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Utah Royals FC End Losing Streak, Play Houston To Scoreless Draw
The Utah Royals FC played to a scoreless draw against the Houston Dash at America First Field on Saturday.
RSL Takes Lead In 89th Minute, Steals Three Points In Philadelphia
RSL struck first and then broke a 1-1 tie in the 89th minute to steal three points from the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Olympics
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.
Despite weather glitch, the Paris Olympics flame is lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games
Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.
An Olympic legacy brings year-round sporting events to Utah
Utah has capitalized on the Olympic spotlight and demonstrated its ability as a world-class host for winter and summer sporting events. The sports world appears to have taken notice.
Utah’s bid for the 2034 Winter Games is on track after an IOC visit. What’s next?
The advice from a member of the International Olympic Committee delegation in Utah this week to inspect venues for a 2034 Winter Games sounded contradictory at first: Don’t be in a rush to put plans in place, but don’t wait to take advantage of the opportunity.
IOC wraps up visit to Utah’s proposed 2034 Olympic venues
A pair of short track speedskating coaches at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns were eagerly waiting Friday for the arrival of the International Olympic Committee delegation in Utah visiting venues for a 2034 Winter Games, so they could catch up with a former teammate from China, who’s now an IOC member.
Great Salt Lake
'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.
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.
Firefighters burn invasive phragmites in Ogden Bay
Crews started to burn 2,000 acres of invasive phragmites in the Ogden Bay Wildlife Management Area Friday.
How a productive March changed Great Salt Lake's spring outlook
The Great Salt Lake was already expected to receive a strong boost from this year's snowpack, but projected inflows are now expected to be a bit larger after a productive round of March storms.
Finding nematodes: New species in Great Salt Lake changes its known ecosystem
Utah researchers say finding a new species in the Great Salt Lake is "transformative," leading to new questions about the lake's ecosystem they hope to answer.
Education and Schools
Columbia student protesters are demanding divestment. Here’s what the university has divested from in the past
One of the core demands over the past week by the pro-Palestinian student groups at Columbia University has been for the school to withdraw investment funds from what they describe as companies profiting from Israel’s military action in Gaza.
District asks parents for help after Roy High School has 3 incidents with guns in 2 weeks
Weber School District is urging parents to talk to their kids about guns after Roy High School had three incidents in the past two weeks of students bringing guns on school property.
Salt Lake City School District creates presentation to inform students on new bathroom law
On Thursday, Salt Lake City School District sent out a district newsletter that included presentations to be showed to students during class. These presentations give information to students on bathroom policies following the new bathroom law.
NASA looking to researchers at Utah State University to problem-solve farming on Mars
A group of researchers at Utah State University have been experimenting with farming methods to help NASA learn how to survive on Mars.
Iron County School District votes against return to 'Redmen' mascot for Cedar High School
The Iron County School Board on Tuesday voted 4-3 to retain "the Reds" as the official moniker and a wolf as the mascot of Cedar High School.
Water safety tips as summer swim season approaches
With the weather warming up, experts want you to spring into water safety to keep you and your family safe.
Utah's Flood Watch
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.
Utah Lake release sends 300 million gallons of water a day into the Great Salt Lake
The Utah Lake control gates in Saratoga Springs opened Thursday morning to release water into the Great Salt Lake.
Tons of sediment cleared from Logan River to protect power generators
Tons of sediment is being pulled from the Logan River as part of a project to clean up power generators.
Health
Positively 50+: 'Meals on Wheels' volunteer delivers more than just meals
One volunteer who is always on the go delivers more than just meals to those who need to stay home.
17 states, including Utah, challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
Seventeen states are challenging new federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions.
Utah family shares their experience with three boys who have autism
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and a Utah family wants share their personal experience of learning to adapt and grow with the disorder.
Emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women, leaving one to miscarry in a lobby restroom
Complaints about pregnant women being turned away from emergency rooms spiked in the months after states began enacting strict abortion laws following the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Utah dad gets second chance at life thanks to bone marrow transplant
Utah dad hopes to meet the person who gave him second chance at life thanks to a bone marrow transplant.
Melatonin industry asked to voluntarily tighten standards after dramatic rise in childhood ER visits
A March 2024 report from the CDC discovered some 11,000 children had been seen in emergency rooms between 2019 and 2022 after ingesting melatonin while unsupervised.
Chad Daybell Trial
'Something wasn't sitting well': Funeral director expressed concerns about Tammy Daybell's death
Family friends testified in Chad Daybell's murder trial Friday about comments he made in the days after his wife died — a death that seemed very sudden.
Evidence shows Tammy Daybell read email from Charles Vallow before his death
Testimony on Thursday focused on Tammy Daybell's final days and experiences before her death in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.
Coroner describes changing Tammy Daybell's cause of death to homicide
The Fremont County coroner described responding to Tammy Daybell's death, and why the autopsy results changed her mind about the cause of death.
Tammy Daybell's voice heard in court following emotional testimony
During the ninth day of Chad Daybell's murder trial, Tammy Daybell's voice was heard in the courtroom in a phone call with a dispatcher.
Who is Brandon Boudreaux?
Brandon Boudreaux is the ex-husband of Lori Vallow Daybell's niece. Vallow Daybell is accused of conspiring to murder him in October 2019.
'Angels are angry': FBI agent describes 'manipulating' texts between Lori and Chad Daybell
FBI agent Douglas Hart testified Monday about texts between Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell, showing how he said they manipulated each other.
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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