Utah 'encouraged' by new Colorado River cuts; 'progress' made on long-term plan

Utah legislative auditors recommend that this rural school district pay teachers more

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted May 15 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new legislative audit has found that teachers in Juab School District have less experience than those in peer school districts, which raises concerns that "teacher inexperience can negatively impact student learning."

Jailhouse phone call: Daybells thought there was a '3% chance there would be trouble'

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated May 15 - 6:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury listened to excerpts from a jail phone call between Chad and Lori Daybell where Chad Daybell claims to convey a message from her brother who had died, a detective testified.

Salt Lake man faces federal charges after police report finding 45 pounds of meth

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man is facing federal charges after police say they found about 45 pounds of methamphetine in his home and car.

Tony Finau's agent reportedly tapped for top hockey position with Utah's NHL franchise

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's new NHL franchise reportedly has its first hire since relocating from the Valley of the Sun, and he has plenty of connections to Ryan Smith.

NCAA golf: Utah punches ticket to championship rounds, BYU edged out in playoff

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah punched its ticket to the NCAA championships for the second time in three seasons.

Have you seen this? Rare cloud formation looks like creepy sky noodle

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A KSL reader sent in a video of a "creepy" cloud formation they saw as they pulled out of their garage.

Woman dies in 'tragic' scuba diving accident at Homestead Crater

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman scuba diving in the Homestead Crater experienced difficulty after surfacing and died Tuesday night in a "tragic incident," according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.

Utah's October presidential debate in question as Biden, Trump shun traditional debates

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated May 15 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a presidential debate to be hosted by the University of Utah is in doubt after both major party presumptive nominees agreed to a pair of debates.

Frail-looking man accused of killing Santaquin officer makes 1st court appearance

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser made his first court appearance on Wednesday from a wheelchair and appearing to have multiple injuries.

How Blake Moore hopes to cut down on federal government waste

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, on Tuesday introduced legislation to increase reporting requirements for large federal programs to cut down on improper payments.

Small town swarmed by Mormon crickets

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted May 15 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mormon crickets are a species of insect that has seen a resurgence in recent years due to drought and are out again this year in full force in Northern Nevada and some parts of Utah.

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Utah Tech University unveils Utah's most affordable online Master of Healthcare Administration program

Utah Tech University  |  Posted May 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Tech University is offering a fully online Master of Healthcare Administration program for the first time this fall at the most affordable tuition rate in Utah.

James Brenner pleads guilty to murdering Dylan Rounds

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

James Brenner pleaded guilty to the murder of Dylan Rounds in a plea deal that changes the aggravated murder charge to murder in exchange for him helping officers find the body.

Lehi man killed when garbage truck tips over at Fairfield landfill

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accident at a landfill in Fairfield that killed one person.

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 2:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok's U.S. business.

Divine calling: How 'Father Rob' came to preside over 3 Episcopal churches in southern Utah

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted May 15 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

When the Rev. Robert Willmann first visited St. George in early 2023, he said he was "awestruck" by the beauty of the area and felt a calling to move to the southwest corner of the state from southern Ohio.

Missionary charged with 3 felonies accusing him of sexually assaulting woman

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated May 15 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Latter-day Saint missionary serving in Utah County was charged Wednesday with three felonies accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman.

Utah resort owner to run Zion concessions, marking 1st change in 5 decades

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 12:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah company with ties to several Utah resorts is set to take over Zion National Park concessions beginning next year.

Preliminary hearing for Kouri Richins delayed after attorney says she will object to all exhibits

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted May 15 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The preliminary hearing for Kouri Richins was delayed Wednesday after Richins' attorney announced her intentions to object to all 18 exhibits brought by prosecutors.