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Volkswagen workers are voting on whether to join the UAW. The results could be felt nationwide
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Smith Entertainment Group addresses the logistics and politics of bringing the NHL to Utah
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UDOT Bridge Work at I-15 over 12300 South in Draper
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Earth Day: How a senator's idea more than 50 years ago got people fighting for their planet
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Former Utah charity CEO sentenced for tax evasion
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Local News
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.
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.
Two Ogden gardeners spring back to life a community garden
A community garden is springing to life and, through lots of love and hard work, offers a sustainable means of food production.
2 men face federal charges in attempted carjacking, shooting at Murray gym
A carjacking attempt that turned into a shootout in a Murray gym parking lot earlier this month has resulted in federal charges filed against two Utah men.
Woman Owned Small Business Collective celebrating 3rd anniversary with boutique, art gallery
A big celebration is happening at The Gateway this weekend to honor female entrepreneurs.
Man offers to help valet driver at the U., then kidnaps her, police say
A man who allegedly got into a car being parked by a valet at the University of Utah Hospital under the guise of helping has been arrested for investigation of kidnapping.
KSL Investigates
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.
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.
How to avoid hiring a bad contractor
Bobby Main investigates contractors for Utah's Division of Professional Licensing, here's his advice for avoiding bad contractors.
How liable is a moving company if your stuff gets damaged?
Dave Donegan’s home was just about to go into renovation, so he hired a moving and storage company to hold onto his household goods while work was underway.
Religion
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.
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.
Science & Technology
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.
Would you like a cicada salad? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
They may look like little monsters. And their seemingly endless racket may be a nuisance. But as parts of the nation prepare for the emergence of trillions of noisy cicadas, bug experts say the little creatures can also be a tasty snack.
Hyundai is the latest brand to pause advertising on X due to antisemitism
Hyundai said on Thursday it paused advertising on X, after an ad from the automaker reportedly appeared adjacent to an antisemitic and pro-Hitler post on the social media site.
No evidence of 'furries' in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
Unfounded allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and biting, barking, and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday.
Following online 'sextortion' tragedy, family warns others during Roy High training
Online "sextortion" ended in a tragedy for a Utah family and on Wednesday they teamed up with the Weber County Sheriff’s Office to warn other families the same could happen to them.
NASA rethinks plan to return rare Mars samples to Earth
NASA is seeking innovative methods that could help retrieve samples collected by the Perseverance rover on Mars in the future.
National News
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.
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.
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone
A small blue dog named Bluey with an Australian accent has captured the hearts of people across the world.
Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump's trial after man sets himself on fire
Police officials say they are reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire there.
Jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York
A full jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated Donald Trump's hush money case, setting the stage for expected opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
Additional human remains believed to be slain college student wash ashore on Lake Michigan
Additional human remains believed to be of a 19-year-old college student who went missing earlier following a first date washed ashore on a Lake Michigan beach in Wisconsin.
Politics
Jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York
A full jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated Donald Trump's hush money case, setting the stage for expected opening statements next week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
Ukraine, Israel aid advances in rare House vote as Democrats help Republicans push it forward
The House has pushed a $95 billion national security aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies closer to passage.
Johnson won’t change rules over removing him from speakership after hardliners revolt
Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will not change the procedure for removing him from the speakership.
New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge
A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge that presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud suit.
Lawmakers vote against hearing Arizona bill repealing abortion ban on House floor
The Republican-controlled Arizona House of Representatives once again failed to advance a repeal of the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban Wednesday
Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began.
Entertainment
Not a toddler, not a parent, but still love 'Bluey'? You're not alone
A small blue dog named Bluey with an Australian accent has captured the hearts of people across the world.
Taylor Swift’s surprise double album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is daggers wrapped in a lullaby
Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it’s a 31-song mega double album.
TikTok is in the hot seat once again in Washington
On Wednesday, House Republicans added a hot-button bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban to a wide-ranging foreign aid package intended to help Israel and Ukraine.
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
Guitar legend and Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts has died at age 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer wrote the band's biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man.”
Leaving Park City? Sundance Institute seeks proposals for future location of film festival
The Sundance Institute announced Wednesday it is beginning a process "to explore viable locations in the United States to host the Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027."
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Disney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
World News
Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, Italian foreign minister says at G7
The United States told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute” information from Israel about a drone action in Iran, Italy’s foreign minister said.
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as region braces for escalation
Israel has carried out a military strike inside Iran, a US official told CNN Friday, a potentially dangerous escalation in a fast-widening Middle East conflict that Iranian government officials have so far sought to play down.
Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site
Iran has fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site near its central city of Isfahan after spotting drones.
Indonesia issues tsunami alert after volcano erupts on remote island
Indonesian authorities on Wednesday ordered hundreds of villagers to evacuate following multiple eruptions of a remote island volcano, raising fears it could collapse into the sea and trigger a tsunami.
More than 100 killed across Pakistan and Afghanistan as flash floods and heavy rains sweep the region
Unseasonal rainfall has lashed Pakistan and Afghanistan over the past few days, killing more than 100 people across the neighboring countries
Chaos in Dubai as UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Chaos ensued in the United Arab Emirates after the country witnessed the heaviest rainfall in 75 years.
KSL Sports
Ryan Smith Speaks On Delta Center Plans, Hosting NBA/NHL Seamlessly
At the opening press conference for the NHL, Ryan Smith spoke on plans for Delta Center as the arena prepares to host two pro sports teams.
Delta Center Announces NHL Welcome Party
Delta Center announced a party to welcome Utah's new NHL team in Salt Lake City.
Former Coyote Paul Bissonnette Predicts NHL Team In Utah Will Be ‘First-Class Organization’
Former Coyote and current NHL analyst Paul Bissonnette joined the Pat McAfee Show and had some high praise for the NHL in Utah.
Report: Runnin’ Ute Deivon Smith Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Reports surfaced Friday that Runnin' Ute Deivon Smith has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal and will not be with the team in 2025.
NBA Playoffs Rooting Guide For Utah Jazz Fans
If you're a Utah Jazz fan wanting to watch the NBA playoffs, but don't know who to cheer for, this rooting guide is for you.
Real Salt Lake Trades For Columbus Crew Defender Philip Quinton
Real Salt Lake is acquiring defender Philip Quinton from the Columbus Crew in exchange for General Allocation Money (GAM).
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
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.
February snow totals guarantee above-normal snowpack, Great Salt Lake level increases
The above normal snowpack in February will add water to the Great Salt Lake.
Miller family to donate $2.2 million in water conservation efforts in Utah
This week, the Larry H. and Gail Miller Foundation announced a $2.2 million donation to water conservation efforts in Utah.
Education and Schools
No evidence of 'furries' in Nebo School District despite allegations, social media firestorm
Unfounded allegations of students at Mt. Nebo Junior High School dressing up like animals and biting, barking, and pouncing on fellow students created a social media firestorm on Wednesday.
Teacher applies 'Thinking Classroom' method to help students learn math
Some students struggle more with math than others, but one Utah teacher uses a unique method that allows her whole classroom to succeed.
UDOT is stressing work zone safety, especially near schools
As road construction ramps up around the state, construction on 5600 South in Roy will directly impact elementary school students heading to and from school.
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.
Salt Lake County libraries remove late fees for kids and teens
At a Thursday ceremony at the Granite branch, Salt Lake County leaders highlighted that county libraries will no longer charge late fees on books, music, and movies for kids and teens.
Roy High School student found with a loaded hand gun
Roy High School was placed into a "HOLD" status Thursday afternoon after the school resource officer received an anonymous tip a student brought a hand gun to school, according to officials.
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
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.
Bird flu is spreading to more farm animals. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens.
Chad Daybell Trial
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.
Chad and Lori Daybell used 'castings' to pray for spouses' deaths, ex-friend testifies
An ex-friend of Lori Daybell testified Thursday that Chad and Lori Daybell prayed for evil spirits to leave their spouses, which if successful would mean the person would die.
Defense: Chad Daybell didn't steal money from wife's dead children
Chad Daybell's trial continues on Day 5, as the court discussed evidence that possibly connects Daybell to insurance fraud, with funds that were meant for Lori Vallow Daybell's murdered children.
Judge bars prosecutor from taking stand in Chad Daybell trial
The murder trial of Chad Daybell continues with multiple testimonies from law enforcement officers.
Chad Daybell discussed finances with daughter after his arrest: 'I'm not coming back'
While in police custody that day, Daybell was allowed to speak with his daughter and, while making long-term financial plans, told her, "I'm not coming back."
Testimony continues in Chad Daybell trial: detective describes moment they discovered JJ and Tylee's remains
In the second day of the trial of Chad Daybell, a detective described the heavy moments they discovered the remains of the once missing 7-year-old JJ Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan.
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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