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Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74
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Utah switching lethal drug for upcoming prisoner execution
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Two dead in multistate listeria outbreak linked with sliced deli meat, CDC says
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Diver at Porcupine Dam never resurfaced, search underway
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Utah State says Blake Anderson fired for interviewing potential victim after Aggies player’s arrest
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Police: SLC driver helps 12-year-old girl fend off alleged kidnapper; suspect in custody
Police say a 12-year-old girl and her friend are safe after fighting off a man who allegedly attempted to kidnap one of the girls.
State changes execution drug, at 'significant cost,' to dismiss death row civil suit
Utah Department of Corrections officials say they have found a way to procure a more commonly used drug for the execution of Taberon Dave Honie scheduled for Aug. 8.
Man arrested, accused of shooting man in Salt Lake City
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after police say he shot and seriously injured a 27-year-old man.
After airline outage mess, SLC airport travelers finally make it home
Salt Lake City International Airport travelers were still dealing with the aftermath from a crippling computer outage Friday night, more than 24 hours after the outage first began causing flight delays and cancellations.
High school lacrosse player spots goals, trailer stolen from Sandy shop
Often what is stolen is gone for good and that could have been what happened when thieves stole a trailer full of lacrosse goals from a local business this week. However, a community of athletes came together in a way the bad guys probably weren’t expecting.
San Juan County attorney position to become vacant again
For the second time in just over two years, San Juan County is losing its top prosecutor.
KSL Investigates
Lowering your credit card interest to save hundreds can be as easy as picking up the phone
If you need to borrow money for a home, a car, or even just groceries, the odds seem stacked against you. But lowering your credit card interest may be as easy as picking up the phone.
BBB launches toolkit to help connect people hit by scams with resources to recovery
The Better Business Bureau has launched a new rescue line called the Scam Survivor Kit to help people who have been the victims of fraud.
Using fintech apps and debit cards to teach kids money fundamentals
An app called BusyKids allows children to gain experience with money before reality smacks them in the face. It's another option for payment alternatives.
How to save when higher energy costs have a third of Americans paying their power bills on credit
Power companies are not immune from the pressures of inflation and for us, that means we must pay more to keep our homes livable in these sweltering summer days. And those rising energy costs also trickle down onto us in other ways, i.e. an uptick in the cost of groceries as stores also have to pay more to keep the building cool.
When toxins come home from work and family members get sick, who’s responsible?
Safety measures like hard hats go a long way on the job. But what about hazards you take home with you? KSL investigates who’s responsible when loved ones get sick from toxins in the workplace.
Get Gephardt: Roy man says mobile carrier has hiked his rate in spite of ‘price-lock’ guarantee
A Roy man is one of many T-Mobile customers who say they were told upon signing up for service that their phone rates would not go up. Ever. But when the rates did go up, Harold Clements decided to turn to KSL Investigators for help.
National News
Investigators believe Trump’s would-be assassin flew a drone over rally site on the day of the shooting
Investigators believe the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump may have used a drone on a reconnaissance trip to the rally site on the day of the shooting, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation told CNN.
Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?
Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided.
How a faulty CrowdStrike update crashed computers around the world
All it took was one faulty CrowdStrike software update to cause global disruptions Friday that grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, retailers and other services.
Thousands of Disneyland workers vote to authorize a potential strike. It would be the first in 40 years
Negotiating better wages and working conditions for thousands of other Disneyland employees has "gotten messy," to the point where 9,500 of them will conclude a vote on Friday that will authorize a potential strike.
Bob Newhart, legendary comedian, dead at 94
Bob Newhart, whose stammering, deadpan unflappability carried him to stardom as a standup comedian and later in television and movies, has died, according to a statement from his longtime publicist Jerry Digney. He was 94.
American Airlines flight attendants reach new contract deal
American Airlines’ 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative labor agreement with the company, their union said on Friday.
Olympics
Utah athlete hoping for Paralympic comeback at Team USA trials
A Paralympian from Utah dreams of representing the United States in Paris, and he’ll find out this weekend if he makes the cut for Team USA.
Celebration for 2034 Olympics announcement planned at Utah Olympic Park
The 2034 Winter Olympics will be officially announced next Wednesday, July 24. It is expected the International Olympic Committee will vote for and approve Salt Lake City to get the bid, with a celebration planned at Utah Olympic Park.
How you can get in on the 2034 Olympic announcement party
A highly anticipated announcement will be made on July 24 by the IOC which will designate the official destination of the 2034 Winter Games.
Marathon-winning ‘spray-on’ running shoes could shake up Olympics
Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced “spray-on” materials with a “revolutionary” robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics.
Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.
Ten days until Paris Opening Ceremony, USA Climbing ready to meet expectations
The United States is the only country to qualify a full team of eight climbers. USA climber Jesse Grupper and USA Climbing CEO Marc Norman said the team is eager and ready to meet high expectations.
World News
Russia convicts US reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. vehemently reject.
Widespread global tech outage disrupts flights, banks, hospitals and media outlets
A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.
Traces of cyanide found in blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in Bangkok hotel
Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at a luxury hotel in central Bangkok.
Marathon-winning ‘spray-on’ running shoes could shake up Olympics
Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced “spray-on” materials with a “revolutionary” robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics.
Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.
Will the Seine be clean enough by the Olympics? Not even the experts know yet
With the Paris Olympics 10 days away, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean enough for athletes to swim in it?
Great Salt Lake
How cows are helping the Great Salt Lake
At the Great Salt Lake, cows are eating away at an invasive species called phragmites, helping native grasses to come back.
Study shows Great Salt Lake dust impacts some communities disproportionately
The 800 square miles of exposed bed of the Great Salt Lake is disproportionately impacts people of color, according to new research by the University of Utah.
Wildlife are losing habitat at the Great Salt Lake. A nonprofit is working to build some back.
The Nature Conservancy nonprofit has built more than 100 acres of new wetlands in the last few years and has plans for other projects, including a 200-acre project near Syracuse.
Great Salt Lake has likely hit its high mark for the year and will start dropping
The Great Salt Lake has likely peaked, reaching its highest water levels of the year and will start dropping again.
Great Salt Lake’s drying lakebed isn’t ‘toxic’ or the biggest source of dust, experts say
Experts say The Great Salt Lake isn't the leading cause of dust in Utah. Desert playas where other lakes have already dried up — including the Great Salt Lake Desert to the west of the lake itself — along with gravel operations, construction and drought also cause dust storms.
Why this explorer's carving on a Great Salt Lake island rock is now on a historic register
A cross that an explorer etched in stone during a tour of the island nearly 181 years ago is now one of the newest additions to the National Register of Historic Places.
Politics
San Juan County attorney position to become vacant again
For the second time in just over two years, San Juan County is losing its top prosecutor.
Secret Service boosts and rethinks security for first Trump-Vance rally and campaign
The U.S. Secret Service is scrambling to increase security ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first campaign rally since the failed assassination attempt on his life last week, sources familiar with the planning told CNN.
Gov. Spencer Cox issues reversal, says he will vote for and endorse Donald Trump
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Friday he will endorse and vote for Donald Trump this fall — a dramatic reversal from just last week when he said he wouldn’t vote for the former president. The change comes shortly after the attempted assassination of Trump — who is the Republican presidential nominee — last weekend in Butler, […]
Biden's campaign chair acknowledges support 'slippage' but says he's staying in the race
President Joe Biden’s campaign is insisting anew he's not stepping aside. Biden's campaign chair on Friday acknowledged “slippage” in support but told MSNBC the campaign sees “multiple paths” to beating Republican Donald Trump.
'We need more community': Why Cox says this Pioneer Day can be unifying for Utahns
It seemed that everyone in downtown Salt Lake City Thursday morning wanted to take a picture or grab a video of the moment as Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox rode through city streets, leading a Texas longhorn cattle herd behind them. Cox hopes this holiday can be a unifying one.
Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and longtime cable TV host for Fox Business and CNN, dies at 78
Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and veteran cable TV host who was a founding anchor for CNN and later was a nightly presence on Fox Business Network for more than a decade, has died. He was 78.
Science & Technology
A massive tech outage is causing worldwide disruptions. Here's what we know
Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries.
What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?
The global��computer outage affecting airports, banks and other businesses on Friday appears to stem at least partly from a software update issued by major U.S. cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike
Marathon-winning ‘spray-on’ running shoes could shake up Olympics
Swiss sportswear brand On is the latest company to embrace advanced “spray-on” materials with a “revolutionary” robot-made sneaker it believes can improve performance at this month’s Olympics.
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scams, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams during the two-day sale event.
Data of nearly all AT&T customers downloaded to third-party platform in a 2022 security breach
The data of nearly all AT&T customers was downloaded to a third-party platform in a 2022 security breach, the company said Friday.
June sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record. String may end soon, but dangerous heat won't
Earth's more than year-long streak of record-shattering hot months kept on simmering through June, according to the European climate service Copernicus.
KSL Sports
Real Salt Lake Loses Rocky Mountain Cup For First Time Since 2020
RSL lost a heartbreaker to the Colorado Rapids to end their Rocky Mountain Cup winning streak at three years.
Utah State Mourns Loss Of Football Student-Athlete Andre Seldon Jr.
Utah State Football honored newly-transferred cornerback Andre Seldon who passed away in a tragic accident on Saturday.
Andres Gomez Scores Brace To Even Score Following Weather Delay
After waiting nearly two hours to get back on the pitch with a weather delay, Andres Gomez came out firing and found the equalizer.
Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids Match Goes Into Weather Delay
The match between Real Salt Lake and Colorado will have an extra long halftime break as the match was sent into a weather delay.
Andres Gomez Puts Real Salt Lake On Top In Rocky Mountain Cup Decider
A lot was riding on the RSL match in Colorado on Saturday but Andres Gomez showed early that he thrives under pressure.
Utah Jazz Officially Waive Guard Russell Westbrook
The Utah Jazz officially waived Russell Westbrook on Saturday, clearing the way for the veteran guard to join his next team via free agency.
Entertainment
Lou Dobbs, conservative pundit and longtime cable TV host for Fox Business and CNN, dies at 78
Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and veteran cable TV host who was a founding anchor for CNN and later was a nightly presence on Fox Business Network for more than a decade, has died. He was 78.
Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94
Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94.
'Shogun' leads all Emmy nominees with 25 and 'The Bear' sets comedy series record with 23
“The Bear” has gone on a tear at Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations with a comedy-series record 23, and “Shogun” led all nominees with 25.
Jack Black’s band cancels tour after backlash to bandmate’s comment on Trump assassination attempt
Jack Black’s comedy rock band Tenacious D has canceled its remaining tour dates after band member Kyle Gass sparked a backlash with an apparent joke about Saturday’s assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump.
Ingrid Andress says she’s checking into rehab after viral national anthem performance: ‘I was drunk last night’
Yet another performer has learned that singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” is not easy.
‘Despicable Me 4’ reigns at box office, while ‘Longlegs’ gets impressive start
Gru and the minions celebrated a second week in first place at the North American box office this weekend, while a small horror movie called “Longlegs” upset the starry $100 million "Fly Me to the Moon."
Religion
Utah's newest Greek Orthodox Church ready to welcome worshippers
On Saturday, the St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church formally opened its doors as the newest dedicated sacred space in the valley.
Congressional committee tours Welfare Square
Members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee visited Welfare Square Friday.
Salt Lake diocese leaders offer $1,000 reward for return of stolen relic
Leaders of Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City offered a $1,000 reward Friday as they hoped someone might have information about a relic stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Relic stolen from Salt Lake City's Cathedral of the Madeleine, reward offered for return
A reward of $1,000 is on offer for the return of a relic stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
Groundbreaking date announced for temple in the Philippines
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday a groundbreaking ceremony for the Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple will be held next month.
Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone; Its name is Wakan Gli
Native American religious ceremonies with dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of a sacred legend commemorated the recent birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone National Park.
Education and Schools
Utah State University's 'Cow to Cone' event shows the process of how ice cream is made
Utah State University held its first ever "Cow to Cone" event on Friday. It's an opportunity for people to see how ice cream is made.
USU to move forward with firing of coach Blake Anderson
Utah State University notified Blake Anderson Thursday that it is moving forward with his termination as head coach of its football team.
Changes coming to ACT exam, including the science portion being made optional
Major changes are coming to the ACT college admissions exam in the spring, the CEO of ACT announced Monday.
Winter Sports School in Park City helps student-athletes pursue academics, sport
Winter Sports School in Park City designed to bridge the best of both worlds — academic and sports — at the highest level.
BYU Rocketry Team blasts off at intercollegiate competition
The BYU Rocketry Team took home three awards at the 2024 Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico.
Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
A new poll finds Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college. More than two-thirds of adults surveyed in the poll released Monday by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation say they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the "wrong direction."
Health
Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?
Did your parents warn you against jumping in the pool right after eating? They were misguided.
More than 3,000 patients treated at University of Utah Long COVID Clinic since 2021, cases 'still around'
In March 2020 Crystal Pederson tested positive for COVID-19. Months after she questioned why she wasn't feeling any better, until she was treated at University of Utah's Long COVID Clinic.
Siblings can expedite learning opportunities both academically and emotionally
Formal learning may be on break for the summer, but experts tell parents to not overlook the powerful lessons siblings can teach each other at home.
Positively 50+: Salt Lake County helping 'enhance fitness' for better health
The National Institutes of Health noted in a recent study that nearly a quarter of all adults worldwide are inactive, meaning they just don’t move enough or get any exercise.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19
President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19, according to the president and CEO of UnidosUS Janet Murguía.
When toxins come home from work and family members get sick, who’s responsible?
Safety measures like hard hats go a long way on the job. But what about hazards you take home with you? KSL investigates who’s responsible when loved ones get sick from toxins in the workplace.
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
Home damaged by Moab flooding
Recent flash flooding in Moab hit streets, canyons, and damaged some residents' homes. One couple said they've been living under a hole-covered roof since severe storms hit Southeastern Utah last week.
Flash flood watch coming quickly for southeast Utah, Grand County officials say
Grand County officials warned southeastern Utah of a flash flood watch that will take place Thursday afternoon to evening.
What to know as excessive heat, flash-flood potential linger in Utah this week
SALT LAKE CITY — Extreme heat will linger across the Wasatch Front for a few more days, while flash flooding potential lingers across southern Utah to start this week, as different weather patterns continue to play out across the state. The National Weather Service on Monday issued excessive heat warnings and heat advisories throughout the […]
Safety and flood warnings near rivers, reservoirs hit capacity
Heavy snow two years in a row left reservoirs filled to the brim. Now, high temperatures are making rivers more active than usual. Here is how you can keep your home and family safe this summer.
Minor flooding expected in areas along Weber River in Summit County this week
Areas of two RV parks and acres of farmland were flooded Tuesday as the Weber River swelled with runoff waters. Water managers said they anticipated the potential for more minor flooding through the week with hot temperatures finally arriving.
Sandy eyes forecast with runoff expected to increase
Eyes were on the forecast Thursday with a key reservoir sitting at capacity, and runoff waters expected to increase in the weeks to come.
Chad Daybell Trial
Judge in Chad Daybell case permanently seals 97 evidence exhibits after trial
The judge in Chad Daybell's murder trial ordered that 97 exhibits of evidence be permanently sealed.
Chad Daybell to appeal to verdict and death penalty, gets public defender
While former Chad Guy Daybell lives in Idaho's prison system, his attorney filed a notice of appeal and also filed a motion to appoint a public defender after his conviction for three murders.
Daybell jurors speak publicly about death penalty decision
Two days after a jury sentenced Chad Daybell to death for three murders, jurors spoke publicly for the first time about their death penalty decision.
What to know about Idaho’s death penalty after Chad Daybell was sentenced to death
Chad Daybell was sentenced to death for the murders of his wife and his second wife’s two children this weekend, but when and whether he will be executed remains a wide open question.
'It brings closure': Victims' families react to Chad Daybell death sentence
Family members of the three people murdered by Chad Daybell and his wife Lori Vallow Daybell said they are feeling a sense of healing and closure after the 55-year-old religious author from Utah was given the death penalty Saturday.
‘Justice was served’: Prosecutors, investigators celebrate after Chad Daybell verdict
Inside an Idaho courtroom, Chad Daybell sat quietly – showing no visible emotion – as he learned his punishment for murder. Outside the Ada County Courthouse, prosecutors and investigators who worked this complex case for years celebrated the jury’s verdict. They spoke publicly about the case for the first time in front of reporters after the sentence was handed down.
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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.
Why printer security should be top of mind for your business
Connected printers have vulnerable endpoints that are an easy target for cyber thieves. Protect your business with these tips.