Plane crash survivor credits divine intervention for call that led to her rescue

An incredible story of survival and heartache after a plane goes down in the desert, just outside of Page, Arizona. The passenger, who managed to survive, was trapped for four hours, waiting for rescuers — all while sitting next to her husband, the pilot, who did not make it out alive.

2,700-year-old toilet found in Jerusalem was a rare luxury

Israeli archaeologists have found a rare ancient toilet in Jerusalem dating back more than 2,700 years, when private bathrooms were a luxury in the holy city, authorities said Tuesday.

Tooele man sentenced to prison in fatal fentanyl overdose

A Tooele man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after selling fentanyl to a woman who later died was sentenced on Tuesday to one to 15 years in the Utah State Prison.

Utah's gender wage gap one of widest in the nation, USU study shows

A Utah study shows the state has the fifth largest gender wage gap.

Bountiful man accused of exploiting prostitution, dealing drugs

A Bountiful man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly enticing women into prostitution and drug dealing, according to police.

Burned woman flown to hospital after trying to save dog from Yellowstone hot spring

A Washington woman was severely burned while trying to save her dog from a thermal hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.

Weber County partners with WGU to address intergenerational poverty

Weber County Commissioners, the Weber Prosperity Center of Excellence and Western Governors University signed a resolution on Tuesday announcing a partnership that is expected to support more than 7,000 children impacted by intergenerational poverty in the county.

Does Facebook approve ads harmful to children? What Sen. Mike Lee has to say about it

Frances Haugen was the sole witness at a Senate hearing where Mike Lee presented evidence he said showed Facebook is failing to catch harmful ad content targeting children.

5 ways parents can help their kids with emotional stumbling blocks

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of depression and anxiety among children are steadily increasing. Here's some advice from mental and behavioral professionals about bolstering your child's mental resilience.

Teen stabbed in front of Payson High School

A teenage boy was hospitalized Tuesday after he was stabbed by another boy in front of Payson High School, police said.

Person of interest named in killing of elderly West Valley man

West Valley police are looking for a recent parolee in connection with the shooting death of an elderly man on Monday.

Idaho judge considers whether to move Chad Daybell's murder trial

Should Chad Daybell's murder trial be moved from rural Fremont County, Idaho? A judge heard evidence about that issue Tuesday and has taken that motion under advisement.

What's next for Utah's bid to host another Winter Games? Hint: It involves the IOC

Leaders of the bid to bring the Winter Games back to Utah announced they'll meet next month with International Olympic Committee as America's choice to host in either 2030 or 2034.

Have You Seen This? Goat saves chicken from hawk

I just love absolutely everything about that headline.

Salt Lake City mayor bans new homeless shelters for next 6 months

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall wants to ban the creation of any new, permanent homeless shelters in her city for the next six months.

GM: RSL granted certain autonomy at MLS-run club as coaching search nears end

Real Salt Lake general manager Elliot Fall joined color analyst Brian Dunseth during halftime of the club's match at Austin FC to discuss Salt Lake's concurrent ownership and coaching searches, as well as MLS's involvement in the club.

Clean environment could become UN human right. Not so fast, say US, Britain

Britain and the United States are among a few countries withholding support for a proposal brought at the United Nations that would recognize access to a safe and healthy environment as a human right.

Debt ceiling vote set for Wednesday as tensions rise

Senators will hold a procedural vote on the bill — opposed by Republicans — to suspend the borrowing limit through the end of 2022.

Older adults urged to get COVID-19 booster, as study finds 200 deaths avoided in early 2021

The U.S. government says COVID-19 vaccines may have helped prevent 200 deaths among older adults in Utah, and doctors are urging those over age 65 to get a booster shot.

Homicides in Utah spiked 44% in 2020, state report says

Violent crime rose in Utah during 2020, including a sharp increase in the number of homicides, according to a new report.

Forecast calls for plenty of 'critical' rain for drought-stricken Utah

Talk about a nice start to the 2022 water year.

What can you do if car insurance settlement stalls?

Getting into a car crash can be a major headache, even when no one gets hurt. But what can you do if weeks drag into months and you're still waiting on an insurance settlement?

Religion is deepening the NBA's vaccine drama

Religion plays a supporting role in the NBA's escalating conflict over COVID-19 vaccines.

Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation

Medical workers say they are growing weary of COVID-19 denial and misinformation that has made it exasperating to treat unvaccinated patients during the delta-driven surge.

West Jordan police make arrest in teen shooting death

A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy at his West Jordan home on Monday.

Where are the workers? Taking a closer look at Utah's shifting labor force

The sign in the window of a pizza restaurant in Salt Lake City asks dinner guests for patience due to "low staff." Many other restaurants simply state, "help wanted."

Man crashed car, killing passenger, then ran away, police say

A man was arrested Monday and accused of causing a fatal crash in Millard County, fleeing from the scene, and distributing drugs.

French report: 330,000 children victims of church sex abuse

An estimated 330,000 children were victims of sex abuse within France's Catholic Church over the past 70 years, according to a report released Tuesday that represents the country's first major accounting of the worldwide phenomenon.

These are the 7 men sitting on Utah's death row

An effort to repeal Utah's death penalty is gaining momentum, but the law would not affect those awaiting execution .

What ever happened to the Beehive Boot, and can BYU take it back?

The Beehive Boot was founded in 1971 by former BYU sports information director Dave Schulthess as a way to reward winner the annual round-robin series between the three schools.

American Fork company looks to hire Afghan refugees

Xlear, the maker of nasal and oral hygiene products, is hoping to hire 10 or more Afghan refugees being resettled in Utah.

How Utah residents rank in using profanity compared to other states

So, how does Utah rank? Well, gosh darn it, Utahns ranked fifth-worst in the country, behind Virginia, New Mexico, Alaska, and Iowa. Flipping fetch flippity, how did this happen?

J&J files for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine booster

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it had submitted data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of a booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 18 and older.

Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin sets his sights on Utah Sen. Mike Lee

Former independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin has his sights set on a new office.

She once wanted Ron Lafferty to die. Now she's fighting to repeal Utah's death penalty

The Utah Legislature has struck down a capital punishment repeal twice before. What's different this time?