New defensive look, Jared Butler's big night highlight Utah's 2nd preseason contest

Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley and Joe Ingles didn't play, but Jared Butler did. And right now, that's much more entertaining.

UTA says projects to cause delays in service to Salt Lake City airport, U. of U.

Utah Transit Authority is advising riders to Salt Lake City International Airport and to the University of Utah to expect some light rail delays this month as a result of projects near the two locations.

'Still chowing down': Fat Bear Week 2021 crowns its winner

A generously girthed brown bear by the name of 480 Otis is again the winner of Fat Bear Week, the fourth time this ursine wonder has claimed the crown.

The latest COVID-19 surge may have peaked. Will the virus hit that hard again?

Could the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic finally be over? It's too soon to tell, Utah health experts say.

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to suspend the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S., calling it an "offensive deprivation" of a constitutional right by banning most abortions in the nation's second-most populous state since September.

VA officials offer help, supplies for homeless veterans as winter approaches

The VA Salt Lake City Health Care System's annual homeless veteran "stand down" event Wednesday was an attempt to connect with veterans before winter arrives.

What Dominion Energy's $1.9B Questar Pipeline sale means for Utah customers

Dominion Energy has agreed to sell a massive natural gas pipeline system across three states, including Utah.

Utah school districts adapting lunches amid labor, supply chain shortages

A shortage in labor has added difficulty to providing school lunches across the country and in Utah. School districts are altering the scheduled menus and substituting items to make up for supply shortages, while dealing with labor shortages themselves.

How forces of nature, luck led to discovery of 163M-year-old 'fish-lizard' in Utah

A Utah boater discovered the fossil of a prehistoric fish-lizard combination while at Flaming Gorge earlier this year. Experts say it was a bit of a lucky find.

Former BYU tight end, CFB Hall of Famer Gordon Hudson dies at 59

Gordon Linn Hudson, 59, died Monday, Sept. 27 of natural causes in San Jose, where he was living, according to a Legacy obituary published Wednesday.

Defense, top 10 running back are best friends for No. 10 BYU's quarterbacks

The Cougars are 5-0 after playing three quarterbacks, a top 10 running back nationally in Tyler Allgeier, and a defense that shut out Utah State in the third quarter and held the Aggies to just 7 points in the second half.

UN endorses world's 1st malaria vaccine as 'historic moment'

The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children across Africa in the hope that it will spur stalled efforts to curb the spread of the parasitic disease.

Police: Man shot at vehicles during manhunt, active shooter situation near Zion National Park

Police say a man shot at vehicles along state Route 9 while leading officers on a chase and manhunt in an active shooter situation near Zion National Park on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Guy in NFL booth goes bonkers on air drums

My personal research suggests that a staggering 87% of these moments of spontaneity come while listening to "In the Air Tonight."

Provo entrepreneur who appeared on 'Shark Tank' charged with defrauding woman

A Provo man who gained notoriety on the TV show "Shark Tank" pitching his belt company for missionaries is now accused of defrauding a woman out of $200,000 after striking up a romantic relationship with her. Prosecutors fear there are additional victims.

Amazon sued by warehouse workers over COVID-19 screening pay

Amazon has been accused of violating Colorado state law by failing to pay warehouse workers for time spent undergoing COVID-19 screenings before clocking in at work.

Biden administration expands student loan forgiveness eligibility

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced changes to the federal student loan forgiveness program that would allow thousands more people to seek a reprieve on their educational debts.

From fridge magnets to $2B valuation, Utah's Pattern is crushing it

A Utah company that began selling fridge magnets has grown into a global powerhouse and announced a whopping $225 million funding round and a valuation of $2 billion.

In California, some buy machines that make water out of air

The machine can make water out of the air, and in parched California, some homeowners are already buying the pricey devices.

Netflix to edit 'Squid Game' phone number after woman inundated with calls

Relief is coming for a woman who was deluged with thousands of prank calls and text messages after her phone number was featured in Netflix's hit show "Squid Game."

Utah Health Department model overestimated school-age cases by nearly 29,000 for September, officials say

Utah saw about 29,000 fewer COVID-19 cases in school-age children in September than previous models estimated, according to the Utah Department of Health.

While US summer surge is waning, more mandates are in the works

COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are coming down again. Not wanting to lose momentum, government leaders and employers are looking at strengthening and expanding vaccine requirements.

Idaho governor, lieutenant spar over COVID-19 vaccine

With Idaho Gov. Brad Little out of the state on Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin issued an executive order involving COVID-19 vaccines. The governor vows to rescind the actions.

'The bully follows them home': 5 major takeaways from the Facebook whistleblower hearing

What you need to know about the Facebook hearing that happened Tuesday

He's Black. He's a returned missionary. He's LGBTQ. And he's challenging Utah Sen. Mike Lee

So far, two Republicans and three Democrats are taking on Lee for the GOP nomination. Utah has never elected a woman or a minority to the U.S. Senate.

Student taken into custody hours after Texas school shooting

An 18-year-old student opened fire during a fight at his Dallas-area high school on Wednesday, injuring four people and then fleeing before being taken into custody hours later, authorities said.

A record year for search and rescue in Zion National Park

Recent reports show Zion National Park rescue crews have been especially busy over the past 12 months. But the problem seems to be unique to Zion.

Nearly a dozen pet chickens found dead in Bountiful backyard

Several pet chickens were discovered dead in the backyard of a city councilman Monday, and he feared it was the work of a person, not another animal.

USC game serves as a way to 'lean on each other' as Utes turn focus to football

The game of football is often a release — an escape from reality — for those who play the sport.

All eyes are on Little Cottonwood, but what about Utah's other ski-jammed canyon?

As UDOT looks over public comments for two Little Cottonwood proposals, some stakeholders want to see a more holistic approach to transportation that includes Big Cottonwood.

Russia winning race to film a movie in space

A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space.

Man helping co-worker back up semitrailer killed in Duchesne

A man from Colorado died early Wednesday after being hit by a semitrailer on state Route 87 in Duchesne, troopers said.

Staff Sgt. Paul Lincoln Olmstead laid to rest in Spring City

Utah said goodbye to a hero Tuesday as Staff Sgt. Paul Lincoln Olmstead was laid to rest in his hometown.

What to know if you're nervous about mammograms

Utah consistently ranks low for the number of eligible women who receive annual mammograms.

US Senate delays debt limit vote as Democrats mull McConnell offer

The U.S. Senate postponed a vote to head off a federal debt default on Wednesday as Democrats considered a Republican proposal that could potentially defuse the partisan standoff that threatens the broader economy.

In budget turning point, Biden conceding smaller price tag

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats' push for a 10-year, $3.5 trillion package of social and environmental initiatives has reached a turning point, with the president repeatedly conceding that the measure will be considerably smaller and pivotal lawmakers flashing potential signs of flexibility.

How much money does renewable energy make for rural Utah's economy? It's more than you'd think

A conservative organization says the political "right" needs to own environmental problems, identify solutions and better promote how real change is transforming the energy economy.