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Police found missing children's debit card, iPad with Daybells in Hawaii, sergeant says
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard from former co-workers of Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, on Thursday.
Provo man killed in crash with a semi
A Provo man died after colliding with a semi in Cedar Fort on Thursday, police said.
Man in custody after allegedly setting car on fire, prompting SWAT response
A man was placed into police custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and barricading himself inside a home early Thursday morning.
Hogle Zoo unveils new exhibit highlighting Utah's wildlife
The Hogle Zoo officially unveiled the Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit Thursday which pays homage to Utah.
Police officer injured in Saturday shooting, returned home from hospital today
A police officer who was shot in the line of duty on Saturday night will be returning home from the hospital Thursday.
High wind warning, advisories issued as easterly downslope winds return
Many parts of the Wasatch Front's northern half picked up multiple inches of precipitation this week, and now northern Utah is getting the brunt of easterly winds.
KSL Investigates
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
KSL Truth Test: AI bots, ballots and the best sources for reliable election information
How accurate is AI when it comes to helping you cast your vote in an election? The KSL Investigators put popular AI bots to the test.
What you should know about extended car warranties and how to fight denials
One after another, the KSL Investigators heard from Utahns who paid monthly for an extended auto warranty but have not had a smooth ride in their repairs covered.
Get Gephardt: Car warranty company refuses to pay for repairs costing Millcreek man thousands of dollars
After a Millcreek man was denied by his car warranty company for thousands of dollars in repairs to his vehicle, he decided it was time to Get Gephardt.
Get Gephardt helps man who says contractor turned his payment guarantee into a double payment
The El Cholo Restaurant hired a crew to reseal their parking lot, costing $4,600. Despite promises of a refund, the credit card charge remained, and interest accrued. Here's how the KSL Investigators resolved the issue.
Religion
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.
President Oaks dedicates the Urdaneta Philippines Temple
President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Urdaneta Philippines Temple on Sunday.
Science & Technology
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.
Man or bear? A viral question has spawned scary responses
Another day, another hypothetical scenario tearing people apart on social media. However, this cultural discourse has some sharp teeth.
Utah experiences 4.4-magnitude earthquake just outside of Tremonton
Residents of Tremonton may have felt some shaking on Sunday, as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit the area.
New mission could shed light on the secrets of the moon’s ‘hidden side’
Over the past few years, competing countries have turned the moon into a hotspot for activity not witnessed since the Apollo 17 astronauts departed from the lunar surface in 1972.
Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant's search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly.
AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence with an AI-controlled fleet planned.
National News
Police found missing children's debit card, iPad with Daybells in Hawaii, sergeant says
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard from former co-workers of Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, on Thursday.
Colorado woman tried to steal a pickup, but couldn't handle the stick shift, police said
A Colorado woman’s attempt to steal a pickup truck was thwarted not by officers, nor the truck’s owners, but by her inability to drive a stick shift, Boulder Police said.
Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song.
Attorney, family of Black airman fatally shot by Florida deputies say he was a patriot
The family of a Black U.S. Air Force airman who was fatally shot by deputies who burst into his apartment in the Florida Panhandle said that they wanted to clear his name.
Man sentenced to 25 years to life for stabbing 3 homeless men in Manhattan
A 42-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a string of stabbing attacks on homeless people in New York City that killed one and critically injured two others.
Miss Teen USA steps down just days after Miss USA’s resignation
Miss Teen USA resigned Wednesday, just days after Miss USA said she would relinquish her crown.
Politics
House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office
Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it.
Haley won 1 in 5 Indiana Republican voters in the presidential primary
It's been two months since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican race, but the former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor is ringing up significant support in state primaries.
Biden condemns antisemitism, connecting the Holocaust to Hamas' attack on Israel
President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued a call to fight a swiftly rising tide of antisemitism, saying such hate has no place in America as he connected the horrors of the Holocaust to Hamas’ attack on October 7.
KSL Truth Test: AI bots, ballots and the best sources for reliable election information
How accurate is AI when it comes to helping you cast your vote in an election? The KSL Investigators put popular AI bots to the test.
Speaker Johnson faces threat of ouster vote in pivotal week as he meets with Marjorie Taylor Greene
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to confront a vote over his ouster in the coming days, a pivotal moment that presents a major leadership test for the Louisiana Republican even though he is expected to prevail.
Exclusive: One-on-one interview with new gubernatorial candidate for Phil Lyman’s campaign
It’s her first time running for a political position, but Natalie Clawson said her background in practicing law and studying politics has prepared her to serve.
Entertainment
Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song.
'A generational blunder': Key player in Abravanel Hall's genesis speaks out against demolition ideas
In response to recent ideas of possibly demolishing and rebuilding Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall, the home to the Utah Symphony, a key player in the building's creation speaks out against the notion.
Local musicians react to Smith group proposal regarding Abravanel Hall's future
Although the future of Maurice Abravanel Hall is undecided, local musicians and community leaders are beginning to weigh in on the potential impacts of the new downtown vision.
Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers
Many celebrities are Met Gala regulars, invited again and again. Then there are the first-timers, who often express a bit of starstruck awe and even a case of occasional nerves, like a kid arriving at a new school.
Casting for Kevin Costner's Utah film is looking for paid extras
A casting call is asking for locals near St. George to apply for the second and third installment of Kevin Costner's feature film series "Horizon: An American Saga."
TV series 'The Chosen' has returned to Utah to film fifth season
The popular TV series "The Chosen" is filming again in Utah.
World News
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.
Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods
Thousands in southeastern Brazil are stranded and displaced after catastrophic floods submerged entire cities.
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.
Pentagon chief confirms US has paused bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasion
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has confirmed the U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns the country was approaching a decision to launch a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S.
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.
US soldier arrested in Russia to be detained for 2 months
An American soldier arrested in Russia on suspicion of theft will be detained for two months, a Russian district court said Tuesday.
KSL Sports
Former Utah RB Zack Moss Throws First Pitch At Cincinnati Reds Game
Bengals RB and former Utah star Zack Moss threw the first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds game against the Diamondbacks.
Chris Burgess Explains What ‘Jedi Knight’ Keba Keita Brings To BYU Basketball
Burgess sees Keba Keita as a center that fits what Kevin Young wants in his style of play.
Carly Dockendorf Makes First Hire As Head Coach Of Utah Gymnastics
Carly Dockendorf has made her first major hire as the head coach of the Red Rocks and it was a good one.
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Sentenced To 40 Months For Defrauding NBA Insurance Plan
Glen Davis was sentenced to 40 months in a federal prison for his participation in a scheme that defrauded an insurance plan for NBA players.
Head Coach Frank Vogel Fired By Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel after one season, the team announced Thursday afternoon.
Utah Softball Advances In Pac-12 Tournament Over Oregon
It looked as if all was lost for Utah softball in the Pac-12 Tournament with the Ducks only needing one more out. Then Shonty Passi happened.
Olympics
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.
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.
Great Salt Lake
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.
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.
Education and Schools
University of Utah police looking for individual who vandalized sidewalks in President's Circle
The University of Utah Police are asking the public to help them identify a vandalism suspect who spray painted sidewalks and steps around Presidents Circle.
Survey: About 33% of Salt Lake City students do not believe weapons detectors make school safer
In April, Salt Lake City School District board members briefly reviewed survey results of the new weapons detectors that were placed in local schools.
Softball coach retires after 50 years on the field
While the season is winding down for the Bountiful High School girls’ softball team, it is definitely the end of an era at this game against Roy. Coach Butch Latey is coaching his last game after more than 50 years.
Santaquin students show up to school wearing blue in support of law enforcement
There was a somber feeling as students at Orchard Hills Elementary in Santaquin prepared for school on Monday morning.
Grand County High School principal released after USBE finds licensing issues
Todd Thompson, principal of Grand County High School, was released from employment Thursday after licensing issues came to light.
Utah families receive millions of tax dollars for ‘Utah Fits All’ scholarship. Education opportunity or taxpayer subsidy?
Parents of 10,000 Utah students will receive "Utah Fits All' scholarship money for homeschool and private school.
Utah's Flood Watch
'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.
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.
Health
Alzheimer's Foundation of America to hold free educational conference for Utah caregivers
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a free educational conference for caregivers and patients on May 15.
People with Parkinson’s on the Move
About 200 people made their way around Liberty Park for the Parkinson’s Foundation’s Moving Day on Saturday.
New 'Brain Boosters' class helping seniors stay sharp
A new class is helping seniors in Utah County improve their brain health. "Brain Boosters" is held once a week at the Orem Senior Center to fight back against diseases like dementia.
Family holds blood drive for one-year-old boy fighting cancer
One-year-old Onyx Onederra was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia last month, an aggressive type of blood cancer.
Expert at Utah State University explains bird flu risks and transmission between cows and humans
Utah State University professors are keeping an eye on the status of Avian Influenza, also known as the bird flu, across the country. There are no confirmed cases in Utah, but they're still being extra careful.
400 days and counting: ER doc's exercise streak improves his mental health
A Utah doctor is encouraging everyone to join him in getting into an exercise routine to help with their mental health.
Chad Daybell Trial
Police found missing children's debit card, iPad with Daybells in Hawaii, sergeant says
Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard from former co-workers of Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, on Thursday.
Doctor shows emotional jurors photos of children's autopsies in Chad Daybell murder trial
Dr. Garth Warren spoke in detail about the autopsies of Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan during his testimony Wednesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial.
Widow describes fringe religious teachings from Chad and Lori Daybell surrounding 3 deaths
One of the women who listened to what Chad Daybell taught to his followers testified in court Tuesday that he believed some people had been "exalted" and did not need to repent of any wrongdoing, including himself and Lori Vallow Daybell.
Lori Daybell's niece testifies about zombies, castings at Chad Daybell's murder trial
Jurors heard testimony on Monday from Melani Pawlowski and her husband, Ian Pawlowski, about the influence Chad Daybell had over their small religious group.
New evidence in Chad Daybell trial includes necklace found on Daybell property, Google searches
Testimony in the murder trial of Chad Daybell revealed new evidence including google searches and a necklace found on Chad Daybell's property.
Chad Daybell's family testifies about his demeanor after wife's death
Chad Daybell's family testified in his murder trial Thursday, including his mother and his sister-in-law, Heather Daybell, who asked him not to move his family into Idaho neighborhood.
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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