'That was my brother': Utah football teammates reflect on life of Aaron Lowe

Aaron Lowe's teammates were among the several hundred people who gathered on the lawn on campus Wednesday for a vigil to reflect on Lowe's life.

Congress moves to avert partial government shutdown

Congress is moving to avert one crisis while putting off another with the Senate poised to approve legislation that would fund the federal government into early December.

Anderson Julio's stoppage-time winner lifts RSL to crucial win over LA Galaxy

Anderson Julio struck a laser beam from outside the 18-yard box to give Real Salt Lake a 2-1 win Wednesday night over the Galaxy, vaulting them to fifth place in the Western Conference with a crucial three points at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats

More than a year after U.S. health care workers on the front lines against COVID-19 were saluted as heroes with nightly clapping from windows and balconies, some are being issued panic buttons in case of assault and ditching their scrubs before going out in public for fear of harassment.

September COVID cases among kids lower than expected in Utah

Going into this school year, state health officials expected a dramatic rise in COVID-19 among kids. While kids are getting sick with COVID-19, and some have been hospitalized, it's not as many cases as projected.

Everything coming and going on Netflix in October

Here's a look at the full list of titles coming and going on Netflix in October.

Why Utah's DWR wants some hunters to bring them the deer they harvest

With Utah's hunting season reaching full swing, state wildlife officials are once again asking hunters to bring their harvested deer in for testing.

Can Western states and the federal government get along? Spencer Cox hopes so

Partisanship is getting in the way of meaningful environmental policy, says Gov. Spencer Cox, who urged collaboration as he addressed the Western Governor's Association workshop.

From paints to plastics, a chemical shortage ignites prices

In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped.

Utah's booming population, aging infrastructure impacts on air pollution a growing concern

Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen raised 'red flags' regarding the future of the state's air quality during a panel following the premiere of a local documentary centered on Utah's air pollution.

Australian 'a bit sore' after hand was caught in croc's jaws

An Australian wildlife tour operator said he was lucky to escape more serious injury or even death when a crocodile lunged from a river and clamped his hand in its jaws.

What NFL star Peyton Manning had to say about leadership at a Utah tech conference

Peyton Manning kicked off the annual user summit Wednesday for Utah financial technology innovator MX, hosted at the mountain destination Snowbird Resort.

Officials identify cyclist who died Wednesday after being hit by car in Garfield County

Authorities have identified a cyclist who died after he was hit by a car on U.S. Highway 89 in Garfield County on Wednesday.

'Toxic environment': Judge suspends Britney Spears' father from conservatorship

A judge on Wednesday suspended Britney Spears' father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement "reflects a toxic environment."

After selling the Jazz and now their car dealerships, what's next for Utah's first family of business?

One of Utah's biggest businesses made a major announcement: the sale of the Larry H. Miller auto dealerships, over 70 auto centers that were owned for over four decades.

Have You Seen This? The worst pitch in Major League Baseball history

There have been some bad pitches over the years, but this one is a real masterpiece.

US says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct

Death's come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.

Utah man forced to seek legal help after losing an eye at work

If you're injured on the job, you might think workers' compensation will handle it all. That's not always the case.

West Jordan man charged in violent sexual assault case

A Utah man already facing a federal charge of enticing a minor is in trouble again and faces two felonies accusing him of tying another victim up, injecting him with meth and sexually assaulting him.

Southbound I-15 near South Salt Lake reopened after gravel spill

Southbound I-15 lanes reopened near South Salt Lake after a gravel spill that caused "major delays," transportation officials said.

Utah COVID-19 hospitalizations drop by more than 100 on Wednesday

After several days of near-record COVID-19 hospitalizations in Utah, the state saw a large drop in hospitalizations on Wednesday.

'Unmitigated disaster' — Republicans attack Biden's defense of Afghan pullout

Republican U.S. lawmakers tried on Wednesday to pick apart President Joe Biden's defense of his withdrawal from Afghanistan as they attacked his judgment and honesty.

Shooting in Murray leaves 1 dead; police looking for gunman

One man is dead following an overnight shooting at a Murray residence.

Fat Bear Week: It's time to weigh in on Katmai National Park's biggest bear

Finally, it's Fat Bear Week — a most welcome week of healthy competition among brown bears.

I know it's wrong to hate. But how can I forgive Tom Brady?

Sunday's matchup between the Patriots and the Buccaneers isn't just a football game. It's a battle for moral high ground.

Utah's tracking of electric vehicles raises privacy concerns for owners

Utah is tracking the movements of those who drive electric cars as it looks for a way to take in tax money.

Looming liability: Doctors, nurses on the pandemic frontlines are likely legal targets

Frontline health care workers have shouldered some of the highest risk during the pandemic. They now find themselves with little protection from being sued for medical malpractice.

Employer vaccine mandates convert some workers, but not all

Businesses say some workers who had been on the fence about the COVID-19 vaccine have since gotten inoculated. But many holdouts remain — a likely sign of what is to come once a federal mandate goes into effect.

Fighting wave of misinformation, YouTube bans false vaccine claims

YouTube is wiping vaccine misinformation and conspiracy theories from its popular video-sharing platform.

As Utah opens up training camp, Craig Smith wants to 'bring Runnin' Utes back'

The energy was palpable on the men's court of the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman Basketball Facility.

Utah's home buying frenzy calming down, prices remain high

The Beehive State's housing market is catching its breath, according to the Utah Association of Realtors, but prices remain high and inventory low.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Depth and effort: Mark Pope's 3rd season at BYU opens with promise, athleticism and two-a-day practices

The Cougars open a season of potential promise — their penultimate in the West Coast Conference before joining the Big 12 — in search of another NCAA Tournament after breaking a five-year drought last March.

1 killed, 4 critical after crash with cement truck in Cedar City

One woman died and four other people were critically injured Tuesday in a crash in Cedar City, police said.

At least one long-term symptom seen in 37% of COVID-19 patients, study says

At least one long-term COVID-19 symptom was found in 37% of patients three to six months after they were infected by the virus, a large study from Oxford University and the National Institute for Health Research showed on Wednesday.

Georgia company to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships, valued at $3.2B

Georgia-based company Asbury has announced it plans to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships and Total Auto Care. The purchase of both companies is valued at $3.2 billion.

Utahns welcome back Broadway, after pandemic-related hiatus

Utahns performing on Broadway are thrilled to be back in a job, and fans of the theater flocked to the Big Apple earlier this month to pack in as many shows they could after an 18-month hiatus — the longest in Broadway's history.

Democratic disagreements imperil Biden agenda as shutdown looms

President Joe Biden's agenda was at risk of being derailed by divisions among his own Democrats, as moderates voiced anger on Wednesday at the idea of delaying a $1 trillion infrastructure bill ahead of a critical vote to avert a government shutdown.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee says people are scared of Biden's vaccine-or-testing mandate: 'I'm here to defend them'

Utah Sen. Mike Lee unsuccessfully rolled out the first of a dozen bills Tuesday he has drafted to upend President Joe Biden's yet-to-be issued vaccination mandate.