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Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity, campaign says in statement
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Russian military aircraft detected off Alaskan coast, third time this week
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Traces of this Pakistani megacity are vanishing, but one pink palace endures
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Russian strike hits apartment block in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, injuring more than 40
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Sunday Edition: Brad Wilcox on parenting
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Kansas cold case ends 44 years later as man is sentenced for killing his former neighbor in 1980
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Local News
Trump makes quick campaign in stop in Utah
Dozens of supporters of Former President Donald Trump lined up along a chain link fence that separated them from a private hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
St. George woman injured after being struck by vehicle
An 80-year-old woman was injured Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle in St. George.
Woman in serious condition following Draper stabbing
A woman is in serious condition after a stabbing in Draper early Saturday morning.
LISTEN: What happens when someone calls 988?
Signed into federal law in 2020, the 988 suicide prevention hotline promotes suicide awareness and provides strategies to prevent tragedy.
5 arrested, $147K in stolen copper from Kennecott recovered
Over 10,000 pounds of stolen copper was recovered Thursday as part of an investigation that began at the Rio Tinto Kennecott mine.
Charity group renovates home of Centerville family
The charity group "Little Miracles" renovated the home of a Centerville family. The family got to see the home for the first time on Saturday.
KSL Investigates
Feds say ‘sexually hostile culture’ persists in USU football program
The U.S. Department of Justice has found Utah State University in “substantial noncompliance” with a longstanding agreement to better respond to sexual misconduct.
KSL Truth Test: Fact-checking debate claims from candidates in Utah governor’s race
The KSL Investigators looked into candidate claims made during the debate featuring incumbent Spencer Cox, Democrat Rep. Brian King, and Libertarian Robert Latham.
Utah regulators warn all car dealers they’ll enforce state law against deceptive acts
The Utah Division of Consumer Protection recently sent a letter to every dealer in the state saying it will “investigate” and “enforce” state law requiring car buyers to be treated without “deceptive acts and practices.”
Truth Test: ‘Lyman’ write-in candidate denies they were recruited, paid by Cox campaign
When two people with the last name ‘Lyman’ filed a last-minute write-in campaign for governor & lt. governor, unsubstantiated rumors swirled online. The KSL Investigators went directly to the source to get answers.
Competency hearing set for man with history of sexual misconduct allegations involving children
Jonathan Soberanis's federal competency hearing has been set for March 2025, nearly three years after his original charges, with new expert evaluations on the horizon.
Can drivers in Utah get money if their car drops in value after a crash?
Your car's value can take a big hit after an accident. If another driver is at fault, should their insurance cover that diminished value, in addition to the repairs?
National News
River otter attacks a child at a Seattle-area marina
A river otter attacked a child at a Seattle-area marina, dragging the youngster from a dock and into the water.
US says claims of CIA plot to kill Maduro are ‘categorically false’
The US State Department has rejected claims of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to kill Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro.
Passenger arrested after trying to choke flight attendant
A California man is facing federal charges after he allegedly tried to choke a flight attendant and “said he was going to kill everybody” while on board a Frontier Airlines flight to San Francisco that had to be diverted on Monday.
Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September’s supermoon
A partial lunar will be visible in clear skies across North America and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning.
Witness testifies gunman said "This is fun!" while shooting people inside grocery store
Witness testimony continues as people inside a King Soopers store in Boulder took the stand and described what they saw and heard on March 22, 2021.
Can you can leave your estate to your pet?
In June 2019, designer Karl Lagerfeld passed away. A chunk of his fortune, amassed after decades of helming the fashion house Chanel, was left to his cat, Choupette.
World News
US says claims of CIA plot to kill Maduro are ‘categorically false’
The US State Department has rejected claims of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to kill Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela says it has seized 400 US rifles and arrested foreigners over plot to destabilize country
Venezuela says it has seized 400 US rifles and arrested foreigners, including Americans, who it claims are linked to an alleged plot to “destabilize” the country, which has been in crisis since disputed elections earlier this year.
Trains collide in Egypt's Nile Delta leaving 3 dead, 29 injured
Two passenger trains collided in Egypt's Nile Delta on Saturday, killing at least three people, two of them children, authorities said.
An American activist killed by Israeli fire is buried in Turkey as Israel strikes Gaza
A Turkish-American activist who was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown in Turkey with thousands lining the streets and anti-Israeli feelings in the country rising from a conflict that threatens to spread across the region.
4 killed as heaviest rain in decades hits parts of central and eastern Europe
At least four people have died, thousands of homes have been damaged and hundreds have been evacuated after some of the heaviest rain in years hit central and eastern Europe.
Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29
Ballet dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone and performed on some of the world's biggest stages, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 29.
Education and Schools
USU reverses decision to decrease student football section
A last-minute change has excited several Utah State University students, as about 1,000 football student section seats have been returned.
Mona Elementary students learn life lessons with library fundraiser
Back to school means back to lessons for students at Mona Elementary in Juab County, who were able to see their new library for the first time.
Parents upset over North Davis Junior High timing in communicating about alleged gun incident
Some North Davis Junior High parents are wondering why the school took so long in informing them about an alleged gun threat made toward the school.
Teen center opens to help homeless students in Davis County
There are approximately 1,500 children who experience some kind of housing insecurity in the Davis County school district. A new center to house homeless teens in the district is now complete to help.
'They're behind in all aspects;' Utah educators brainstorming ways to boost school attendance
State educators are brainstorming ways to raise student attendance and figure out what's keeping kids from coming to school.
Feds say ‘sexually hostile culture’ persists in USU football program
The U.S. Department of Justice has found Utah State University in “substantial noncompliance” with a longstanding agreement to better respond to sexual misconduct.
Politics
Trump makes quick campaign in stop in Utah
Dozens of supporters of Former President Donald Trump lined up along a chain link fence that separated them from a private hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
Utah Supreme Court to decide whether Amendment D can be voted on
The Utah Supreme Court is poised to decide whether Amendment D — a controversial proposal to change Utah's constitution over citizen initiatives — can be voted on in the November election.
New website documents ballots; Lt. Gov. Henderson voices serious concerns
A new website created to document ballots is raising concerns about voter's constitutional right to a secret ballot.
Pope slams both Harris and Trump as 'against life' and urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'
Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies on abortion and migration.
Utah Legislature appeals to Utah Supreme Court over voiding of Amendment D
Utah lawmakers requested the Utah Supreme Court to reverse a judge's decision to void Amendment D from Utah's election ballots.
Donald Trump scheduled to visit Utah to briefly meet with donors
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Utah Saturday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Great Salt Lake
Utah has a $276M bet on farms to save Colorado River water. How’s it going?
South-central Utah is not your typical farm country. To the eye, there appears to be more red rock than green fields.
A group of women come together through rafting Western rivers
There is a group of women who have come together each year for decades to raft western rivers. Zan Merrill is one of those women.
Utah strikes deal with mineral company in 'major milestone' for Great Salt Lake
Utah land managers announced Tuesday that they have finalized a voluntary agreement with Compass Minerals on a deal that will permanently direct over 200,000 acre-feet of water to the Great Salt Lake every year.
Another Lake Powell pipeline proposal — but for Arizona tribes
Proposed legislation would bring water from Lake Powell to tribal communities who lack access to drinking water, Arizona lawmakers say.
Summer heat could cost Great Salt Lake more water than normal, losing progress
It’s safe to say the brutal start to this summer along the Wasatch Front has hit Great Salt Lake especially hard.
Utah opens up another $6.5M for projects that benefit Great Salt Lake wetlands
Projects to enhance or protect over 13,000 acres of Great Salt Lake wetlands are ongoing.
Science & Technology
Starliner astronaut: We ‘ran out of time’ to return on Boeing spacecraft
The two NASA astronauts who piloted the first crewed test flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule — and were left behind on the space station as the beleaguered spacecraft returned to Earth — took questions on Friday for the first time in weeks.
'You don't want to wait': Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect children
A federal judge in Utah temporarily blocked social media access laws aimed at protecting children’s mental health and privacy.
NASA sets sights on another ‘world that might be habitable today
The Europa Clipper spacecraft passed a key milestone on Monday and is on track to launch next month to explore and seek signs of habitability on one of Jupiter’s moons, according to NASA. The launch window for its journey opens on Oct. 10.
Physics breakthrough brings nuclear clock closer to reality
A powerful laser generates ultraviolet light as it shines into a jet of gas. For a nuclear clock to work in a new study, scientists used UV light to excite nuclear particles in an atom of thorium-229.
Trump has lost $4 billion in Truth Social wipeout
Former President Donald Trump’s social media company is in a deep slump that keeps getting worse, wiping out a huge chunk of his net worth.
KSL Sports
49ers LB Fred Warner Grabs First Interception Of Season Against Vikings
In the second quarter against the Vikings, former BYU LB Fred Warner pulled down an interception to give the ball back to the 49ers offense.
Saints WR Rashid Shaheed Makes It Back-To-Back Games With Long TD Catches
For the second straight week, Derek Carr found former Weber State wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for a long Saints touchdown.
Early Goals Doom Utah Royals FC In Loss To San Diego
Giving up two goals in the opening six minutes will put any team in a hole; for the goal-scoring-challenged Royals, it was more than they could overcome in a 2-1 home loss against San Diego.
BYU Cougars Remain Undefeated Despite Jake Retzlaff’s Maddening Inconsistency
Give it to the BYU offense for an entertaining brand of football, recognizing anything is possible on every play.
Utah Tech Endures Blowout Loss To Northern Arizona
Utah Tech gets steamrolled by Nortern Arizona in a Saturday night matchkup by a score of 45-17.
The Hat Trick: Utah Hockey Club Beats LA In OT Despite Late Defensive Breakdown
Despite a near disastrous defensive breakdown late in the third period that allowed the Los Angeles Kings to force overtime by scoring two quick goals, the Utah Hockey Club found a way to get a 4-3 OT victory, courtesy of much improved offensive effort.
Olympics
Utah Paralympian returns a double-medalist
The Team USA women's wheelchair basketball player arrived home Monday after the team took silver against China in Paris.
Paralympic Games end with a Parisian electro-dance party after 2 world records on final day
The Paralympic Games have ended with two world records and a spectacular light show during a closing ceremony dominated by French electronic music.
Fashion is slowly embracing the needs of disabled people. It’s happening for some Paralympians, too
Three years ago, when Team Canada appeared at the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were dressed in sleek white jeans. They may have looked good, but for some Paralympians on the team, they were a challenge.
Utah businesses involved in helping Paralympic athletes win gold medals this week
A Utah-based company is being credited for giving athletes a competitive edge during the Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Paralympic Games: Utah-made prosthetics, local technician 'saving the day' for athletes
Products from a Utah manufacturing facility plus one of the facility’s employees are playing a critical role in helping adaptive athletes during the high stakes of competition at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Paralympics fans learn when to be silent and when to make noise at sports for the visually-impaired
Soccer fans are known for being loud and rowdy. But the Paralympic sports most closely related to soccer, blind football and goalball, require spectators to be silent during game action so that players can receive audible cues from the ball and the environment.
Entertainment
Disney and DirecTV strike deal to restore ABC, ESPN and other networks
A short but tense distribution dispute between Disney and DirecTV came to an end Saturday after the two sides agreed to a new deal that will restore Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN and FX, to the satellite TV provider.
2 charged with stealing famous Banksy art from London gallery
Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy that was taken in a smash-and-grab raid on a London gallery.
Chad McQueen, ‘Karate Kid’ actor and son of Steve McQueen, dead at 63
Actor Chad McQueen, son of Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, has died at age 63.
Utahns audition to sing at Utah Jazz, Utah Hockey Club games
Have you ever wondered what it takes to perform the national anthem at a Utah Jazz game?
Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving in New York
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to impaired driving Friday, resolving the criminal case stemming from his June arrest in New York's Hamptons.
Judge rules Smartmatic’s case over Newsmax 2020 election lies against will go to trial
A lawsuit pitting an electronic voting machine manufacturer against Newsmax which aired accusations of vote manipulation in the 2020 presidential election is heading to trail.
Religion
Pope slams both Harris and Trump as 'against life' and urges Catholics to vote for 'lesser evil'
Pope Francis has strongly criticized both U.S. presidential candidates over what he calls anti-life policies on abortion and migration.
Tabernacle Choir wows audience at final Georgia concert with surprise guest
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square brought down the house at the final stop of their tour of the southeastern United States.
Tabernacle Choir performs at Georgia State Capitol at 9/11 ceremony
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square performed at the Georgia State Capitol at a ceremony commemorating 9/11 on Wednesday morning.
Performers reflect on Tabernacle Choir’s collaboration with glee clubs ahead of final concert
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is preparing for its final concert on tour in the southeastern United States.
‘Indescribable’: Tabernacle Choir performs with African American glee clubs in Georgia
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square shared the stage Monday evening with two historically Black colleges in Atlanta.
Women gather at South Jordan home for day of service on President Nelson's birthday
A group of women in Salt Lake County gathered to celebrate President Russell M. Nelson’s birthday by having a day of service.
Health
LISTEN: What happens when someone calls 988?
Signed into federal law in 2020, the 988 suicide prevention hotline promotes suicide awareness and provides strategies to prevent tragedy.
Utah Poison Control Center seeing 640% increase in calls for Ozempic-like drugs
A shortage and user error are being blamed for a massive spike in calls to the Utah Poison Control Center over weight loss drugs similar to Ozempic. The center told KSL TV it's a 640% increase since 2020.
Study links wildfire pollution to psychiatric problems in children
A new study is showing that wildfire air pollution can cause short and long term psychiatric problem in children.
Suicide survivor finds healing through unexpected outlet: women's football
A Utah woman says playing football in her local women's league helped her with overcoming her depression.
'You don't want to wait': Doctors urge Utahns get updated COVID-19 vaccine
Respiratory virus season is fast approaching, which means an uptick in flu, COVID-19 and RSV cases. But there are vaccines that can protect you against all three of these diseases, including a new COVID-19 vaccine.
Mom shares story about daughter's second cancer battle
It’s Child Cancer Awareness Month. A mother is sharing her story about her daughter beating cancer – and then relapsing almost two years later.
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 […]
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.
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How to choose the best laptop for college students
Finding the right laptop for college students can be hard, but with this guide we break down what to look for so you can find the best one.
Unraveling the dilemma between leasing and buying office technology
Carefully weigh these pros and cons to make an informed decision that best suits your business growth and day-to-day operation.
A room-by-room lighting guide for your home
Bookmark this room-by-room lighting guide whenever you decide to upgrade your lighting or style a new home.
The rising demand for ballet tickets: why they’re harder to get
Ballet West’s box office is experiencing demand they’ve never seen before, leaving many interested patrons unable to secure tickets they want.
Stay cool this summer with ceiling fans
When used correctly, ceiling fans help circulate cool and warm air. They can also help you save on utilities.
5 internet safety tips for kids
Read these tips about internet safety for kids so that your children can use this tool for learning and discovery in positive ways.