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Independent advisor recommends that GOP lieutenant governor candidate is ineligible to run
An independent advisor for Utah's 2024 gubernatorial race advises declining the candidacy of a lieutenant governor candidate due to their resident status.
'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.
Dozens of officers respond to West Jordan home after fake call to 911
Investigators are trying to get to the bottom of a fake 911 call that led to a significant emergency response in West Jordan on Monday.
Utah man sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot
A Sandy man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Buk Buk sentenced to 15 years to life for 2021 death of Aaron Lowe
The man who pleaded to killing the University of Utah football player in 2021 has been sentenced Monday.
Team of researchers seeking footage of Led Zeppelin's last SLC performance in 1973
A team of researchers in the UK and the U.S. are calling on Salt Lakers to help them locate any photographs that could exist from Led Zeppelin's last show played in the city in 1973.
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
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.
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.
Science & Technology
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks.
AI-enhanced camera technology helps solve murder
Kansas City, KS-MO Blue Springs Police used an innovative AI-driven camera to help solve a double homicide.
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.
National News
USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus
Food safety officials say they are testing beef, including ground beef from grocery stores, for the presence of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s spreading in dairy cattle.
4 law enforcement officers killed in shooting at North Carolina residence, 4 other officers shot and injured
Three officers were killed in a shooting while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in Charlotte, North Carolina, including one deputy US Marshal and two local task force officers, authorities say.
Utah man sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot
A Sandy man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
When a monster nighttime tornado came roaring into the southern Oklahoma town of Sulphur, Sheila Hilliard Goodman, a grandmother and casino worker, hunkered down inside Raina's Sport Lounge with about 30 other customers in the popular downtown hangout.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 albums at 14. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1 albums, have had more.
Numerous law enforcement officers struck by gunfire in North Carolina, police say
Numerous law enforcement officers have been struck by gunfire Monday in a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina, police said.
Politics
Independent advisor recommends that GOP lieutenant governor candidate is ineligible to run
An independent advisor for Utah's 2024 gubernatorial race advises declining the candidacy of a lieutenant governor candidate due to their resident status.
Hunter Biden demands Fox News remove ‘intimate’ images from its platforms
Hunter Biden and his legal team are claiming Fox News conspired to defame and unlawfully publish sexually explicit images Biden says are private.
Democractic nominee for governor says Democrats feel isolated across the state
There are more than 230,000 active Democrats across the state and the Democratic Convention on Saturday brought many to Salt Lake City.
Biden and Trump inch closer to debate stage
(CNN) — After a full court press from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and its allies, he and Joe Biden may be one step closer to meeting on the debate stage ahead of voters deciding who will hold the Oval Office next year. Biden on Friday offered his most robust commitment to the general election debates, telling Howard Stern in a […]
Incumbent Republicans forced into primaries in drawn-out GOP state convention
The field of candidates for the Republican nomination for governor was whittled down Saturday afternoon, setting up a primary between Rep. Phil Lyman and incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox.
Utah Republican legislative candidates advance out of state convention
Utah Republican legislative candidates advanced in several races during the state GOP convention Saturday.
Entertainment
Team of researchers seeking footage of Led Zeppelin's last SLC performance in 1973
A team of researchers in the UK and the U.S. are calling on Salt Lakers to help them locate any photographs that could exist from Led Zeppelin's last show played in the city in 1973.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift with Jay-Z for second-most No. 1 albums at 14. Only The Beatles, with 19 No. 1 albums, have had more.
Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office
The sexy tennis drama “ Challengers ” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
California Disney characters are unionizing decades after Florida peers. Hollywood plays a role
During three years of working as a parade performer at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California, Zach Elefante always has had a second or third job to help him earn a living.
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.
World News
Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says
The 75-year-old monarch will resume some public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer, Buckingham Palace said Friday.
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.
KSL Sports
At Playoff Time, NHL Teams March To Beat Of Their Goaltenders, Count On Them To Save Day
It's NHL playoff time, where teams march to the beat of their goaltenders. They want them focused, confident, and ready to save the day.
James, Ham Face Uncertain Futures With Lakers After First-Round Playoff Elimination
The futures of LeBron James and Darvin Ham with the Los Angeles Lakers are murky after their first-round playoff exit.
Buk Buk Sentenced To 15 years To Life For 2021 Death Of Aaron Lowe
Aaron Lowe's murderer was sentenced to a minimum mandatory sentence of 15 years to life, to be served consecutively in the Utah State Prison.
BYU Coaches Gear Up For New-Look Big 12 Spring Meetings
Big 12 spring coaches meetings will have a new look and feel with BYU at the center of it all.
Post-Spring Big 12 Football Power Rankings For 2024 Season
The KSL Sports team voted on the Big 12 football power rankings coming out of spring practice.
MiLB Season Heating Up As Salt Lake Bees Prepare For May
The Salt Lake Bees lost a pair of players for good reason as they continue the longest road trip of 2024 in Oklahoma City.
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
'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
USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus
Food safety officials say they are testing beef, including ground beef from grocery stores, for the presence of the H5N1 bird flu virus that’s spreading in dairy cattle.
CDC says it's identified 1st documented cases of HIV transmitted through cosmetic needles
Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles, federal health officials said.
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.
Chad Daybell Trial
FBI agent uses phone data to show where Chad Daybell was when JJ and Tylee disappeared
BOISE, Idaho — An FBI agent who specializes in analyzing cellphone records testified Monday in the Chad Daybell murder trial about phone locations that helped in his investigation. Nickolas Ballance said after the bodies of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and his sister 16-year-old Tylee Ryan were located in Chad Daybell’s backyard, he analyzed devices that […]
'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.
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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