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2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
SALT LAKE CITY — The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14. Because the mother had never given birth, and because of her rocky beginning, Hogle Zoo staff said it wasn't a guarantee that Tikiti would accept the little ones or know what to do with them. But as it turns out, she did.
2 warthog piglets born at Utah’s Hogle Zoo
SALT LAKE CITY — The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14. Because the mother had never given birth, and because of her rocky beginning, Hogle Zoo staff said it wasn’t a guarantee that Tikiti would accept the little ones or know what to do with them. But as it turns out, she did.
Texas board approves Bible stories as required reading in public schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms. The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled by Republicans, approved the list of over critics who argued the titles lack diversity and blur the separation of church and state enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.
How extreme heat affects heart health
SALT LAKE CITY — Summer heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. Dr. Miroslaw Sochanski of CommonSpirit Health recently broke down why high temperatures put extra strain on the heart and what everyone, especially older adults and those on heart medications, should keep in mind. Heat makes the heart work harder Sochanski explained that rising temperatures trigger a chain reaction in the body.
Salt Lake City, County, sue DHS and ICE over warehouse conversion
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Salt Lake City, County, sue DHS and ICE over warehouse conversion
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to stop what each calls an unlawful decision to convert a warehouse into an ICE detention facility.
GLP‑1s are everywhere — but what happens after you stop?
NOON SHOW Jun 3, 2026, 7:57 PM | Updated: 8:00 pm Two years ago, most people had never heard of GLP‑1 medications. Now they’re part of everyday conversations, headlines and doctor’s visits. And while these drugs can be powerful tools for weight loss and metabolic health, one big question keeps coming up: How do you keep the progress once you stop taking them? Nutritionist Ali Eastaugh sat down to talk through what really happens after discontinuing GLP‑1s — and how to avoid the dreaded rebound.
Bravery in relationships: Why the small moments matter most
A good hero story usually involves big gestures — firefighters rushing into flames, soldiers running toward danger, parents leaping in front of their kids. But according to relationship expert Matt Townsend, some of the most heroic acts don’t happen on battlefields or in burning buildings. They happen quietly, in living rooms, between two people trying to love each other well. Townsend said bravery is the right word for what strong couples do every day.
Hyundai Dealers drive hope for Utah families
A recent conversation on the Noon Show spotlighted a feel‑good mission that’s been quietly making a big impact for years. Blake and Ben Murdock stopped by to talk about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and how Utah Hyundai dealers are helping children and families facing pediatric cancer. A Mission rooted in giving back Hope On Wheels has been around for decades, and Blake Murdock explained its purpose with clarity and heart.
Capturing the magic of summer: Photographer Kayla Trujillo’s tips for meaningful memories
SALT LAKE CITY — Summer is already sweet, but when you add kids or grandkids into the mix, the season becomes downright magical. Photographer Kayla Trujillo spends her days behind the camera capturing that magic for families, and she’s the first to remind us that the best photos aren’t always the polished ones. They’re the ones that feel like summer.
Overturned semitruck causing major delays on I-15 in Utah County
TRAFFIC & ROADS Jun 2, 2026, 4:37 PM | Updated: 4:53 pm SALT LAKE CITY — The early evening commute on Tuesday was impacted by an overturned semitruck on northbound Interstate 15 at 1600 North in Lindon. Both north- and southbound lanes of I-15 are impacted and the estimated clearance time isn’t until 8:20 p.m. MDT. Crash NB I-15 N of 1600 N, Lindon Utah Co. 3 Left Lanes (of 7 Lanes) Blocked Est.
Overturned semitruck causing major delays on I-15 in Utah County
SALT LAKE CITY — The early evening commute on Tuesday was impacted by an overturned semitruck on northbound Interstate 15 at 1600 North in Lindon. Both north- and southbound lanes of I-15 are impacted and the estimated clearance time isn’t until 8:20 p.m. MDT. Crash NB I-15 N of 1600 N, Lindon Utah Co. 3 Left Lanes (of 7 Lanes) Blocked Est. Clearance Time: 08:20 PM For updates:https://t.co/bIwsAQIxad — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) June 2, 2026 Whether there are any injuries is unknown at this time.
Overturned semitruck causing major delays in Utah County
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Search for man continues at Willard Bay Reservoir
WILLARD, Box Elder — A search is underway at Willard Bay Reservoir for a 27-year-old man who went missing after a Jet Ski incident Saturday evening. Officials said crews are using boats, aircraft and underwater technology as multiple agencies work to locate him. The Utah Division of Natural Resources Law Enforcement is leading the effort with help from Box Elder County Search and Rescue and Weber County Search and Rescue.
U.S. figure skaters touring with Stars on Ice, but still basking in the Olympics glow
SALT LAKE CITY — Some of the best skaters in the world made a stop in Salt Lake City for the Stars on Ice Tour, and while they were more relaxed since their time in Italy during the Olympics, the glow of those monumental achievements was undeniable. For some athletes, it was their first time in Utah. Others said they were familiar with the venue, the Maverick Center, and said they’d been inspired by performances during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.
USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water
LOGAN — The work of a Utah State University team — as well as one of nature's engineers — is preventing farmland from drying up in Utah and across the west. By observing and studying beavers, Utah State Riverscapes professor Joe Wheaton is teaching students how to provide solutions to local farmers. Wheaton told KSL he became interested in this kind of work when he noticed a change to the creek that was around when he was growing up and ranching cattle.
Motorcyclist killed after crash in West Valley City
SALT LAKE CITY — A motorcyclist was killed Saturday in a crash involving multiple vehicles in West Valley City. According to Utah Highway Patrol Corporal Jared Heywood, a motorcycle and SUV crashed at approximately 12:50 p.m. on eastbound state Route 201, near 3000 West in West Valley City. 🚨 Update: EB SR-201 is closed at Bangerter Hwy. Drivers can use I-80 as an alternate route. Unknown estimate for opening.
USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water
LOGAN — The work of a Utah State University team — as well as one of nature’s engineers — is preventing farmland from drying up in Utah and across the west. By observing and studying beavers, Utah State Riverscapes professor Joe Wheaton is teaching students how to provide solutions to local farmers. Wheaton told KSL he became interested in this kind of work when he noticed a change to the creek that was around when he was growing up and ranching cattle.
Riverton City issues water boil order until further notice
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Riverton City issues water boil order until further notice
SALT LAKE CITY — A water boil order is in effect for much of Riverton City after employees discovered what the city referred to as an “illegal cross connection between a property owner’s culinary water system and secondary irrigation water.” In a statement, Riverton City officials said the order impacts residents from 3200 West east to the Jordan River, effectively the east border of Riverton City. Anybody within those parameters is asked to boil their water before using.
Salt Lake City fire crews battle large fire on Orange Street
SALT LAKE CITY — Fire crews in Salt Lake City battled a large fire Tuesday afternoon. In a post to X, the Salt Lake City Fire Department stated the blaze is located near 369 South Orange Street. At this time, the fire department is asking the public to avoid the area. (Mark Less, KSL) We want to hear from you. Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.
Two townhomes burning in Saratoga Springs
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Two townhomes burning in Saratoga Springs
SALT LAKE CITY — Multiple crews were working a two-townhome fire in Saratoga Springs on Friday afternoon. According to a spokesperson with the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, the fire is burning on Freeman Drive. The northbound lanes of Mount Saratoga Blvd. are closed. This is a developing story and will be updated. We want to hear from you. Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.
Multiple serious injuries reported after dust storm lead to 8 vehicle crash near Utah, Idaho border
SALT LAKE CITY — A roadway is closed near the Utah-Idaho border after a dust storm created low visibility and resulted in an 8-vehicle crash, the Utah Highway Patrol said. According to Trooper Takesha Durrant, the storm kicked up around 4 p.m. on Wednesday on U.S. Highway 91 in Cache County. He said there were “multiple serious injuries” after the crash. Crash NB US-91 MP 45 Cache Co. US-91 NB: Closed US-91 SB: Closed Est.
St. George police ask for public’s help locating missing and endangered child
SALT LAKE CITY — A six-year-old child is considered missing and endangered, and may be with his mother who police said has recently relapsed. The St. George Police Department said Matteo Thomas is a white male who is 4 feet tall and weighs 100 pounds. Hi mother, Mersadee Ann Jacobs is a 34-year-old white female who is 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. Jacobs reportedly left her residence in St. George, in the area of 800 South 400 East, around 10 p.m. on Monday, May 11.
‘KSL Brightside’ debuts on KSL NewsRadio with familiar voices
SALT LAKE CITY — The duo that lit up Utah radio airwaves for 20 years returns to radio (and all of your devices) on Monday, with both a new name and the same names. How is that possible? The names you’ll remember are Ethan Millard and Alex Kirry, who hosted The Nightside Project (another name you might remember) on KSL from 2006 to 2017. Those haven’t changed.
Tires spiked, suspect in custody, after police incident spanning from Midvale to West Jordan
WEST JORDAN — A man suspected of driving a stolen vehicle is in custody after he was followed by police and a Department of Public Safety helicopter from Midvale to West Jordan on Friday. According to West Jordan Police, around 4:45 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle after scanning a pickup truck with a license plate reader near 7400 S. Main Street in Midvale. A suspect driving a stolen vehicle was pulled into a dead end street in West Jordan after police spiked his tires.
Sister of slain Utah radio host Gaby Ramos speaks out against domestic violence
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly five years after the killing of local radio host Gaby Ramos, her sister is speaking out amid growing concern over domestic violence across Utah. Rocio Sifuentes, whose sister was allegedly shot and killed by her estranged boyfriend, said the pain of that loss remains constant — even as she continues to push for justice and awareness.
Shelter-in-place lifted for West Jordan neighborhood after armed adult male taken into custody
SALT LAKE CITY — What started as a road rage incident ended Tuesday evening when a suspect was taken into custody without incident. West Jordan Police were called about a person brandishing a firearm in the area of Yellowwood and Callerey Lanes around 6 p.m. Officer Carpenter with the West Jordan Police Department said an adult male suspect had barricaded himself inside a residence at 6790 W. Callery Lane.
Families of three men found dead in van plan to sue disability services company
SALT LAKE CITY — The families of the adults with disabilities who died after being left in a running van plan to sue a disability services company and the state. Colton Moser, 25, Mosa’ati Moa, 22, and Tim Jones, 39, were identified by police as the victims found dead in a van in West Valley City on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. All three men were residents at different group homes in West Valley City. On Feb. 13, 2026, caretaker Isaiah Vaughn Pulu, age 25, was charged with three counts of murder.
Fire crews fight ‘human-caused’ fire near Nephi
SALT LAKE CITY — Firefighters responded to a human-caused fire near Nephi Friday afternoon. 🚨 New Fire Start – #HopFire 🚨 Firefighters are responding to a human-caused wildfire, ~20–25 acres. Located east of Nephi on Hwy 132 in Salt Creek Canyon (private land). Avoid the area and give firefighters space.
Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers, former state Rep. Phil Lyman. Both candidates collected signatures, but neither has yet crossed the threshold to qualify for the June primary ballot, meaning this weekend’s Republican state nominating convention could decide who advances to the primary.
1 dead after falling off popular trail at Zion National Park
SALT LAKE CITY — One person died on Friday after falling off Zion National Park’s Angels Landing trail. The West Rim Trail, Scout Lookout and Angels Landing trails were temporarily closed in the park as search and rescue crews responded to the fall, according to the U.S. Department of Interior. The person was reported to have fallen off the trail at approximately 2 p.m. The trails were reopened by Saturday morning.
Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17. At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene. Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL) No further information was available.
Plan ahead, UDOT said, for partial Provo Canyon closure
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Transportation will close a portion of Provo Canyon this weekend to repair pavement on temporary bypass lanes near Island Beach. This closure will impact drivers traveling between Utah and Wasatch Counties. UDOT will close U.S. Route 189 on Sunday, April 19, at 1 a.m., the department said in a press release. The highway will be closed in both directions from the Wallsburg turn-off, or Main Canyon Road, to state Route 113 in Charleston.
Officials searching for person setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY — Officials from Salt Lake County, the Unified Fire Authority, and the U.S. Forest Service are investigating after reports of someone setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon. According to Salt Lake County spokesperson Chris Bronson, this is an “active operation.” However, at time of publication there were no road closures in Big Cottonwood Canyon. Officials have not specified the location of the fires. This story is breaking and will be updated. We want to hear from you.
Officials searching for person setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on US 191 near Moab
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Motorcyclist dies after crash on US 191 near Moab
SALT LAKE CITY — A motorcyclist has died after a crash on southbound Highway 191, north of Moab in San Juan County. 🚨 Update: Both SB and NB lanes are closed at this time. Unknown estimate for clearance. pic.twitter.com/y4MkUFa1Vi — UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) April 14, 2026 Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden said the driver of the automobile involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.
Motorcyclist dies after attempting to pass on US 191 near Moab
SALT LAKE CITY — A motorcyclist died Monday night when he was hit by a truck on U.S. Highway 191 near milepost 116 which is north of Moab in San Juan County. 🚨 Update: Both SB and NB lanes are closed at this time. Unknown estimate for clearance.
2 people dead after reports of an active shooter at the Elko airport, suspect has been found
SALT LAKE CITY — The Elko Regional Airport is temporarily closed and a suspect has been found as the Elko Police Department investigates reports an active shooter. Police were first notified about an active shooter at 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, police said they found two people who’d been killed. One of the deceased is reportedly a juvenile. There is no known motive. An investigation continues. This story is breaking and will be updated.
Fatal crash shuts down Provo Canyon
SALT LAKE CITY — A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night after he was thrown from his vehicle while traveling eastbound on state Route 189 in Provo Canyon. Cpl. Silva with the Utah Highway Patrol said the driver was traveling too fast, and was unable to maintain control. He crashed into the center median barrier, was thrown from his bike and landed in the westbound lanes, Silva said. At the time of publication, both directions of state Route 189 were closed.
Springville police investigating fatal crash involving 2 vehicles
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Springville police investigating fatal crash involving 2 vehicles
SALT LAKE CITY — Police in Springville confirm a fatal accident involving at least two vehicles on 1400 N. Main Street. According to Patrick Monney, a Springville official, there were no life-threatening injuries of the other passengers in the vehicle, or the driver of the other vehicle. Crash Both Directions Main St at 1400 N (Springville) Utah Co. US-89 NB: Closed US-89 SB: Closed Est.
Brush fire caused by semitruck closes portions of I-80 near Saltair
SALT LAKE CITY — Westbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 105 remained closed Saturday night as officials battled a brush fire. Screengrab, Utah Department of Transportation website. Corporal Heywood, with the Utah Highway Patrol, said one of the truck’s tires caught fire and caused the truck to crash. The truck was hauling paper products according to Heywood, which was an aggravating factor in getting the fire put out more quickly.
Brush fire caused by semitruck closes portions of I-80 near Saltair
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Eastbound I-80 reopen near ‘Tree of Life’ after semitruck fire
SALT LAKE CITY — A semitruck fire near the ‘Tree of Life’ sculpture on eastbound Interstate 80 on Tuesday sent black smoke billowing into the sky and, for a time, closed eastbound I-80. Fire officials said the semitruck caught fire at mile marker 25 after a mechanical failure. By 9 p.m. the Utah Highway Patrol had reopened one lane of eastbound traffic. However, the agency expected delays to continue. Update: 1 left lane is now open. Drivers should plan for delay moving through the scene.
90-year-old woman dies in Provo crash Original
SALT LAKE CITY — A 90-year-old woman died Tuesday as a result of injuries she sustained in a crash in Provo. According a post from the Provo Police Department, two vehicles collided on University Avenue at 2230 North at 11:17 a.m. The woman who died was a passenger in one of the vehicles. One of the drivers was hospitalized in stable condition. The other driver was treated for injuries on the scene but was not hospitalized. Police said all parties involved cooperated with investigators.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces changes to Sunday meeting schedule
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced changes to the faith’s Sunday meeting schedule. The two-hour block, which was implemented in 2019, will now include weekly Sunday School, Relief Society, Young Women, and priesthood quorum meetings, the church said in a statement Monday. Until now, those classes have alternated each week. Sacrament meeting will continue to be 60 minutes, the church said.
Washington County 1st in Utah to commission grappler system for safer end to police chases
SALT LAKE CITY — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office started training on a new technology that could help end car chases more safely. Sgt. Lucas Alfred with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office joined KSL’s Inside Sources to talk about the new pursuit intervention technique: the grappler system. What is a grappler system? The grappler system is a net technology that is outfitted on police vehicles.
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