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US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023
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Storage unit fire extinguished at Warm Springs Road
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Salt Lake City School District creates presentation to inform on bathroom law's new policy
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17 states, including Utah, challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion
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South Salt Lake PD: More than 20 drivers citied for not obeying crosswalk laws
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NASA looking to researchers at Utah State University to problem-solve farming on Mars
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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.
‘I want to be productive’: Utah prison inmates find purpose by helping each other
Inside building B2 at the Utah State Correctional Facility, there’s a different energy. Mark Evans, an inmate who has spent decades behind bars, leads a discussion about time management and hope.
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.
Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir
Some residents in the Ivins area are worried that new water reservoir would ruin an outdoor space everyone enjoys.
Man killed in industrial accident with concrete slab in Bluffdale
A man has been killed in an industrial accident in Bluffdale when cement slabs fell on him.
Utah man, 63, set to break skiing world record
A Utah man is on his way to setting a world record for vertical feet skied in one season on the slopes of Snowbasin.
KSL Investigates
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.
How hoarding documents puts you at risk for identity theft
Someone who knows what they’re doing can do a whole lot of damage with the scraps of paper you’ve stashed in filing cabinets, drawers and other various hiding places around your house.
Get Gephardt: How to stay ahead of the 2024 Olympics scams
As Utahns know firsthand from 2002, the Olympics can be a bit chaotic with millions in an unfamiliar place. The situation is sure to entice opportunistic con men with Olympic scams.
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
Police: Athletic director used AI to frame high school principal with racist remarks in fake audio
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.
Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to accelerator pedal that can stick
Tesla has been ordered to recall nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks due to an accelerator pedal that can stick in place when pressed down.
National News
Police: Athletic director used AI to frame high school principal with racist remarks in fake audio
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.
Chipotle reverses protein policy, says workers can choose chicken once again
Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken again after the chain asked its employees to temporarily select another protein for their work meals.
Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar.
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial
New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction.
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.
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.
Politics
Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others in an election interference case related to the 2020 presidential vote.
Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate
A proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House.
Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
President Joe Biden has signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure that includes assistance for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other allies.
George Santos ends congressional bid for New York’s 1st District
Former New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, said he is withdrawing his bid for Congress in New York’s 1st District.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on Johnson to resign after foreign aid bills pass
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Sunday said House Speaker Mike Johnson “betrayed” Republican voters after the House approved new aid to Ukraine, threatening to call a vote for his ouster if he doesn’t resign.
Senate passes surveillance bill despite contentious debate over privacy concerns
The Senate voted late Friday to reauthorize a key surveillance authority, avoiding a lapse in the controversial program.
Entertainment
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.
Everybody cut loose: Utah actress recalls experience filming 'Footloose'
Remember the scene in "Footloose" when Ariel climbs out of her friends' moving car and tries to get into her boyfriend's truck? The driver – Ariel's friend, Edna – was played by then-19-year-old BYU acting student Kim Abunuwara.
World News
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.
Ukraine’s Zelensky and Israel’s Netanyahu hail House passage of $95 billion foreign aid package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu have thanked US lawmakers after they voted in favor of new aid packages for their countries worth billions of dollars.
KSL Sports
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy, And Nix Selected In Top 12 Of NFL Draft
Caleb Williams kicked off a historic NFL draft that had five other teams selecting quarterbacks among the top 12 picks.
Defending Champion Golden Knights Beat Stars 3-1 To Take 2-0 Series Lead Home To Vegas
Defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated and withstood a hard push in Game 2 by the Dallas Stars.
Richie Saunders Withdraws From Transfer Portal, Returning To BYU
BYU gets Richie Saunders back into the fold.
Utah Hockey Players Celebrate New Fans, New Home On Social Media
Utah Hockey players took to social media to express their gratitude after being welcomed by thousands of fans at Delta Center on Wednesday.
Bears Select USC QB Caleb Williams With No. 1 Pick In 2024 NFL Draft
The Chicago Bears selected former USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Ryan Smith’s Promise Fulfilled As Fans Welcome NHL Team To Utah
Fans packed the Delta Center and officially welcomed Utah's NHL team to fulfill Ryan Smith's promise that the state would "show up."
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
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.
Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students
Some massive changes could be coming to high school sports in Utah.
Some Salt Lake high school facilities closed to the public due to irresponsible dog owners
The Granite School District says irresponsible dog owners are forcing the closure of some high school tennis courts that used to be open to the public.
Utah State Board of Education clarifies districts are in charge of bathroom law implementation
The Utah State Board of Education is clarifying that it's up to school districts to decide how they implement a new bathroom law in schools that requires students to use the bathroom of their gender assigned at birth
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.
Utah's Flood Watch
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.
Eagle Mountain's project to reduce flooding threat
After an unseasonably rainy spring, certain neighborhoods in Eagle Mountain witnessed multiple floods.
Health
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.
Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
Hotel heiress and media personality Paris Hilton is backing California legislation that aims to bring more transparency to discipline used at facilities for troubled teens.
UK lawmakers will vote on a landmark bill to gradually phase out smoking
A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking is set to clear its first hurdle on Tuesday, despite vocal opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party.
Chad Daybell Trial
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.
Texts show Chad and Lori Daybell's relationship days after her husband's death
Jurors for Chad Daybell's trial heard testimony on Friday about Lori Daybell's texts from an FBI agent, along with the end of testimony from Lori Daybell's friend, Melanie Gibb.
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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