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Get Gephardt: Charges filed against SLC dealership owner after dozens of buyers complain of undelivered titles
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Man stabbed in head in Ogden
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Lara Trump to step down from RNC amid speculation over Florida Senate seat
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Experts weigh in on sluggish start to Northern Utah's snow season
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Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously
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New groundbreaking program puts future educators on the fast track to teaching
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Local News
Testimony wraps in competency dispute for death-row inmate Ralph Menzies
The final testimony was offered Monday to determine whether Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies is competent enough to be executed.
Charges: South Jordan mom hosted parties, engaged in sexual activities with teen boys
A South Jordan woman accused of throwing parties at her home that were attended by teenagers has been charged with having sexual contact with teen boys.
Apartment fire in Rose Park leaves residents displaced
An apartment fire in Rose Park left six units damaged and several residents displaced on Monday.
Looking Out for the Good: Students in need get early Christmas presents
Over 750 students in need got early Christmas presents on Saturday thanks to the Jordan Education Foundation and community donations.
I-15 reopens after fatal Millard County crash
One person is dead and several others are injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Millard County, Utah.
'A sad day:' Woman dies after being hit by car in Cottonwood Heights
A woman died Monday morning after a car hit her on Wasatch Boulevard in Cottonwood Heights.
KSL Investigates
Vision insurance company likely to shut down after rehabilitation efforts fail
In a rare move, a Utah vision insurance company’s operations were taken over by the state’s insurance commissioner.
Get Gephardt: Licensing Department Con
If you need a license to do your job, beware. Scammers may be coming for you, according to an urgent warning from state regulators.
How long is too long to wait for a recall replacement?
One Utah woman has been waiting for a replacement ever since. Worried it may never come, it was time to Get Gephardt.
Utah youth firearm offenses double, but no one really knows where they’re getting the guns
Utah has seen a troubling rise in teens charged with firearm-related crimes, prompting calls for better data tracking and prevention efforts as experts explore how minors are obtaining guns.
As you shop during this season, watch out for the holiday scams
Black Friday is still a week away, but you cannot turn around without being smacked with another ad for Christmas gifts at big discounts. But experts say, more than ever, we need to be mindful of deception mixed among the deals. Scams often rise as scammers exploit the season's generosity, distractions, and online activity.
‘Something has to change’: Searching for solutions to Utah’s rise in student violence
Recent deaths of several teenagers sent the KSL Investigators searching for solutions to a rise in teen violence.
Politics
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise prices for American consumers and he suggested once more that some political rivals and federal officials who pursued legal cases against him should be imprisoned.
Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he is appointing one of his defense attorneys in the New York hush money case as counselor to the president.
Biden says Assad’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but ‘a moment of risk’
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice."
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s rule
Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital.
Feds approve scaled-down Idaho wind farm near historic Japanese American incarceration site
The federal government has approved a scaled-down wind farm in Idaho despite local opposition.
How Utah's Department of Corrections expects to enforce Gov. Cox's deportation plans
The Utah Department of Corrections discusses its role in deportation efforts brought on by President-elect Trump, and Gov. Cox's move to comply with them.
National News
Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO faces weapons, forgery and other charges
Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.
Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned the use of two ubiquitous cancer-causing solvents that activists have been targeting for decades.
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
If the law is not overturned, both TikTok and its parent ByteDance have claimed that the popular app will shut down by Jan. 19, 2025.
Man in custody had a gun, mask and writings tying him to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, police say
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon consistent with the gun used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Suspect in UnitedHealthcare’s CEO killing has eluded police for nearly a week
He’s out there – somewhere.
World News
Bashar al-Assad’s brutal regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly crumbled in a few short weeks.
Biden says Assad’s fall in Syria is a ‘fundamental act of justice,’ but ‘a moment of risk’
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a “fundamental act of justice."
Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14 including children
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least 14 people including children Sunday, Palestinian health officials said, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza wounded a half-dozen patients.
Jubilation and gunfire as Syrians celebrate the end of the Assad family’s rule
Syrians poured into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire on Sunday after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital.
Assad regime in Syria may fall in days, US increasingly believes
Biden administration officials, watching the remarkable speed of the Syrian rebel advance, increasingly see the possibility of the regime of Bashar al-Assad falling within days, five US officials told CNN.
Utah charity offers Ukrainian children a break from war
A new Utah program hopes to give some Ukrainian children a break from the horrors of the ongoing war in their country.
Education and Schools
West High students, faculty stage protest for lack of district support in school violence
Students and faculty at West High School staged a protest on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 after threats of violence increased in Utah schools.
Two children, ages 5 and 6, wounded and gunman dead after shooting at Northern California school
Sheriff’s officials say two children have been wounded in a shooting at a tiny religious school in Northern California and the gunman is dead.
Liberty Hills Elementary was on 'secure' status after reports of armed man in area, police say
An elementary school was on lockdown while police arrested a man with a knife who was in the area Wednesday afternoon.
Granite School District rolls back decision to put mixed-gender bathrooms in new high schools
After receiving community feedback, the Granite School District has decided against mixed-gender use bathrooms in its two new high schools.
Employee data leaked in Granite School District security breach
Granite School District recently experienced a cyber security "incident" that compromised the "personal identifiable information" of employees.
Vandal causes over $5,000 in damage to Pleasant Creek School
Staff at a small school in Pleasant Creek are working together to clean up thousands of dollars in damage caused by a vandal.
Great Salt Lake
Federal funding to bring new stream gates to Great Salt Lake
Thirteen new stream gates will help researchers monitor water flow into Great Salt Lake. They will be funded by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Think Utah farmers should do without irrigation? Here’s what that looks like
Farm irrigation uses a lot of water across the West. In one Utah community, however, farmers already grow crops without any irrigation.
Great Salt Lake drops back down to 2021 levels
The Great Salt Lake has dropped to 2021 levels, triggering some concern among policymakers tasked with reversing its declines.
How unconventional crops could save water — and reshape Utah farming
Alfalfa dominates Utah farm fields. It also takes a lot of irrigation. So, some farmers and ranchers in Utah’s Colorado River Basin are experimenting with alternative crops that might help agriculture diversify and survive in a future with less water.
Great Salt Lake license plates could hit bumpers in the next couple of months
The design for the Great Salt Lake license plates just needs final approval and finishing touches before people start receiving their plates.
Utah teens lead 2034 Olympics-inspired protest supporting Great Salt Lake
Teen environmental advocates held a protest raising awareness for Great Salt Lake, saying a drying lake could impact the 2034 Olympics.
Science & Technology
TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US
TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge to a law that requires the social media platform to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January.
VA funding first psychedelic-assisted therapy study since the 1960s
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to study the effects of a psychedelic drug on veterans as the regulatory landscape behind psychedelic treatment shifts.
Bitcoin surges as new administration embraces crypto
Now, it’s Washington’s very embrace of Bitcoin that’s helping to send its price to records and lining the pockets of its believers.
'Brain rot' is the Oxford University Press word of the year
Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year.
Dinosaur feces and vomit help scientists reconstruct the creatures’ rise
Using fossilized feces and vomit samples from Poland, scientists have reconstructed how dinosaurs came to dominate the Earth millions of years ago.
Seeing bright lights in the sky? It may be a Starlink satellite
Utahns across the state have been seeing light trails traveling through the sky. It doesn't appear to be a shooting star, so what could it be?
KSL Sports
Utah Football 2025 Signing Class Superlatives
Utah welcomed 23 new signees to the program and now that the dust has settled, KSL Sports is ready to hand out the superlatives.
The Anatomy of Utah State Basketball’s Record 9-0 Start
The Aggies have done it again. In their first year under Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State is undefeated through nine games, matching their best start to a season in program history.
Pine View’s Four-Star Prospect Brock Harris Has Utah, BYU In Top Six
Pine View's Brock Harris, ranked as the nation’s fourth-best tight end, has narrowed his college choices to six schools.
Jazz Assign Isaiah Collier To G League
The Utah Jazz have assigned rookie Isaiah Collier to the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League.
Bronco Mendenhall Will Look To Blend Influence And Results At Utah State
Following his introductory press conference, Bronco joined Hans Olsen and Scott Garrard on the KSL Sports Zone to talk about his goals for the Aggies and what the future looks like as Utah State prepares to make the jump to the new Pac-12.
BYU Football DB Crew Wakley Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
BYU football starting safety Crew Wakley is in the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Entertainment
Tired of Utah? Immersive park at Orem mall aims to transport patrons to another world
Dreamwalk Park is described as an "indoor, micro theme park" with the intent to help patrons escape this world and discover another one.
The end of an era: How Taylor Swift boosted the US economy
The concert tour that made Taylor Swift a billionaire wraps up this weekend, but it has already left a lasting impact on the global economy.
Pair of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ sell at auction for $28 million
A pair of Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz,” which were stolen from a Minnesota museum almost 20 years ago, sold at auction for $28 million Saturday.
Taylor Swift started the Eras Tour when people needed it most. Now, it’s time to say goodbye
As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wraps up after a two-year run around the globe, this is not just the end of an important chapter in her career, it’s a momentous conclusion to a significant chapter in modern music history.
Salt Lake City's top music artists in 2024, according to Spotify
Taylor Swift wrote a thousand songs that Salt Lakers apparently found cool in 2024, according to newly released Spotify data.
Spotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?
It’s that time of year: Spotify has released its annual Wrapped, personalized recaps of users' listening habits and year in audio.
Health
Cancer-causing chemicals used in homes and workplaces banned by EPA
The US Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned the use of two ubiquitous cancer-causing solvents that activists have been targeting for decades.
California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday.
Wasatch Front inversion to persist into the weekend, but air quality relief in sight
Utah continues to have some of the worst air quality in the U.S. amid the latest temperature inversion impacting the Wasatch Front, which began shortly after Thanksgiving.
How the poor air quality can impact your mental health
If you're feeling less motivated or more tired than usual, you're not alone. This bad air quality doesn't just affect our physical health; experts say the inversion can also impact our mental health.
Domestic violence program focuses on healing offenders
My Auntie's House is a residential domestic violence program that focuses on healing the offenders and bringing families back together.
Surgeons warning about the dangers of toys with small magnets and button batteries
Small pieces of toys cause more and more problems in children each year, which can, in extreme cases, have fatal consequences.
Sponsored
Choosing the Right Computer: A Comprehensive Guide
With these tips, choosing the right computer that fits your needs and your budget will be easier than ever.
Celebrate Christkindlmarket at This Is The Place Heritage Park!
The Christkindlmarket is an annual holiday celebration influenced by German traditions and generous giving.
Brighten your mood this winter with these lighting tricks
Read our lighting tips on how to brighten your mood in the winter if you are experiencing seasonal affective disorder.
Appliance Man: A Trusted Name in Utah's Home Appliance Industry
Despite many recent closures of local appliance stores, Appliance Man remains Utah's trusted home appliance business and is here to stay.
Protecting yourself against social engineering attacks
Learn more about the common types of social engineering to protect your online or offline assets from an attack.
Discover the impact of lighting on your mood
From color temperature to lighting saturation, we tackle how different lighting design setups can impact your day-to-day mood.
General Conference
Latter-day Saints react after 17 new temples announced
It was a big finale to General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as President Russell M. Nelson announced 17 new temples.
Church announces 17 new temples, including one in central Utah
President Russell M. Nelson announced 17 new temples during the Sunday afternoon session of the 194th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
WATCH: 'These United States: Stories that inspire and unite us'
In ‘These United States,’ we celebrate the remarkable strength of community and the transformative impact of collective action. Our nation, often divided, can find unity in these stories that reveal our shared humanity
Utah Mysteries
Miners? Outlaws? Locals say spirits linger in 'ghost town' of Eureka
It may not be a true ‘ghost town’ with nearly 700 living residents, but some of the townspeople say Eureka definitely IS a ghost town if you count the spirits that dwell there.
Halloween Handbook: Spooky events to hit in Utah this October
Unlike the "recently deceased," there is no handbook for those looking for spooky events to hit in the Beehive State. Until now.
Is Ogden's historic Browning Mansion home to more than just the living?
Jake Cox and Jackie Loveland moved into the historic John M. Browning Mansion, 505 27th Street, in March 2018 and have been the proud caretakers ever since.
Fact or Fiction? Exploring the haunts and history of Sugar House Park
The Sugar House Park was once something a little more ominous: the Utah Territorial Penitentiary, later known as the Sugar House Prison.
Haunted City: An anthology of KSL's ghost investigations
In our "Haunted City" series this year, we're taking a look back at all of KSL's previous reporting on ghost stories of Utah.
Fact or fiction? Exploring the rumored haunts of Old Mill
The looming multi-story stone structure slowly decaying into ruins near Big Cottonwood Canyon has long been the source of legends and folklore.
Utah's Flood Watch
Eastern Utah facing severe thunderstorm warnings, flash flood warnings issued
A flash flood warning was issued for southeastern Utah after a week of heavy flooding around the state.
Fountain Green receives donations, support to clean up from devastating flood
Leaders in Fountain Green are getting a clearer picture of the damage after a major weekend flood. The city received donations to help with damages.
Pleasant Grove beauty suites still recovering one week after flooding
One week later, multiple women-owned small businesses were still scrambling to make ends meet after flooding from a powerful thunderstorm washed out their basement studios.
After devastating floods, Red Cross will be surveying for damage
The American Red Cross of Utah announced Tuesday that it will be sending staff members to Fountain Green to conduct damage assessments.
Powerful rains, flooding return to Fountain Green for second-straight day
As the community scrambled Monday to fill sandbags and distribute them to already flood-weary neighborhoods, heavy rains returned for a second-straight day, producing additional flooding.
Community helps Eagle Mountain home after plea on Facebook
Members of the Eagle Mountain community came to help fellow residents on Sunday evening, after water began to flood a basement during a storm on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024.
Olympics
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics.
US skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to make surprise return after five-year retirement
Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest skiers of all-time, is set to end her five-year retirement and return to the sport.
Skiers and snowboarders rejoice as Olympics head back to Utah
As we round the corner into colder days, skiers and snowboarders are rejoicing with a new season taking off.
Utah teens lead 2034 Olympics-inspired protest supporting Great Salt Lake
Teen environmental advocates held a protest raising awareness for Great Salt Lake, saying a drying lake could impact the 2034 Olympics.
Sandy enhancing facilities in preparation for 2034 Winter Olympics
Salt Lake City isn’t the only one leveraging the 2034 Winter Olympics to enhance its facilities.
World speedskating events set to be hosted in Utah cancelled
The Utah Olympic Oval will no longer host two international events because of an issue with safety equipment.