Jordan School District offering $500 incentive to keep substitute teachers

The Jordan School District doesn't have enough substitute teachers to cover all its classes. Administrators say its a trickle-down effect from a tight job market, but they have an idea to get more people interested in filling in.

Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction

A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold at auction three years ago fetched almost $25.4 million on Thursday — a record for the artist, and close to 20 times its pre-shredded price.

Forest Service begins selling Christmas tree permits for 2021 season

Christmas Eve is 10 weeks from Friday, and while that sounds like a long time, you have to prepare for things like presents, family gatherings and yes, the Christmas tree.

With assist from Jazz star Rudy Gobert, Rose Park gets 'essential' food pantry

A new food pantry at Northwest Middle School in Salt Lake City will serve 1,300 to 1,500 students and families in Rose Park.

Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms

President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law a bill raising the nation's debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster.

Park City homeowner charged with murder in shooting death of tenant

A Park City man was charged Thursday with murder for allegedly shooting one of the people who was renting a room in his basement, according to charging documents.

Perjury trial begins for Utah man acquitted of murder in apartment complex death

A man who was found not guilty of murder after a shooting at an apartment complex near UVU has a second jury trial this week for two counts of perjury charged against him due to statements he made at the previous trial.

Ex-President Bill Clinton recovering from infection in hospital, doctors say

U.S. former President Bill Clinton was in a California hospital on Thursday with an infection and responding well to two days of treatment, his doctors said.

Salt Lake officer killed in the line of duty nearly a century ago is honored with plaque

A plaque honoring a Salt Lake City police officer shot and killed in the line of duty nearly 100 years ago was unveiled on Thursday in the downtown area.

Utah, other GOP states urge court to let Texas abortion law stand

Eighteen states, including Utah, threw new support behind Texas' ban on most abortions as the Biden administration waited Thursday for a ruling to determine whether the nation's most restrictive abortion law will be allowed to remain in place.

Avalanche experts urge backcountry visitors to be cautious after storms

With all of this early-season snow, it's tempting for folks to head up to the resorts and take advantage of it. But avalanche safety experts want to make sure backcountry visitors are taking the proper precautions.

West Valley police searching for car in connection with Oct. 4 homicide

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a car believed to have been driven by a man who is wanted in a homicide case from earlier this month.

What's the latest advice on the type of mask you should wear?

What's the latest advice on the type of mask you should wear? It depends on your situation.

Police arrest suspect found sleeping in car next to over $16K in bundled cash

A call to police about a suspicious person in Hurricane on Saturday led to the arrest of a Las Vegas man who was found sleeping inside of a car, right next several bundles of cash in the front passenger seat.

Have You Seen This? This gorilla has better moves than you ever will

I've always wanted to be a dancer, but it never happened. This gorilla has now offended me greatly.

BYU Midseason Awards: No. 19 Cougars still a work in progress at halfway mark of 2021

Let's take a look back on the first six games with some midseason superlatives.

Have gun, will travel. Americans trying to pack heat on airplanes in record numbers

A record number of travelers were caught trying to take their firearms on airplanes in 2021, including at the Salt Lake City International Airport, the TSA says.

Idaho ex-lawmaker makes 1st court appearance on rape charge

A former state lawmaker made his first appearance in an Idaho courtroom on charges that he raped a young legislative intern earlier this year.

Jan. 6 panel moves against Bannon, sets contempt vote

A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection moved aggressively against close Trump adviser Steve Bannon on Thursday, swiftly scheduling a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against the former White House aide after he defied a subpoena.

Here's what Gail Miller says is next for the Larry H. Miller Group

During the Silicon Slopes Summit on Thursday, Gail Miller announced that the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies has made $5 billion in strategic changes in the past year to diversify the company's portfolio, move on and look to the future.

Utah confirms 1,253 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths Thursday

Utah health officials confirmed 1,253 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on Thursday.

School practices reuniting parents with students in an emergency

The Granite School District practiced for an emergency Wednesday with its largest reunification drill to date. The drill included nearly all school staff, several first-responder agencies and parents.

Will the real Utes RB1 please stand up?

Six weeks into the season, Utah still doesn't have one lead back to rely on in an offense that traditionally feeds its star.

$10K reward offered for finding missing Tooele man

The Utah Cold Case Coalition on Thursday announced a $10,000 reward for finding a missing Tooele man with diabetes.

BYU picked No. 2 in WCC preseason poll; Barcello, Lohner named to 1st team

The Cougars were in a familiar position following the release of the West Coast Conference preseason coaches' poll.

Conversations about race that are, and aren't, happening in American homes

The greatest disparities in attitudes and conversations about discrimination were not between white Americans and Black Americans but between white Democrats and white Republicans.

'We've never seen anything like this': As the West's housing market rages, Utah faces a 'severe imbalance'

Utah is among the top states in the West and the nation with record-breaking housing price increases — and is now facing a "severe imbalance" in its housing market.

Prosecutors call for suspended sentence for fan who caused Tour de France crash

Prosecutors in the trial of a roadside spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the first stage of the Tour de France in June called on Thursday for a four-month suspended jail sentence, a lawyer for the riders' union said.

Man accused of paying $30K for nude selfies of Utah girls

A West Jordan man has been arrested for allegedly paying more than two dozen girls across Utah tens of thousands of dollars over the past three years to send him nude photographs of themselves, according to police.

2-headed baby turtle thrives at Massachusetts animal refuge

A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin turtle is alive and kicking — with all six of its legs — at the Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center in Massachusetts after hatching two weeks ago.

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

U.S. health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago should get a half-dose booster to rev up protection against the coronavirus.

Will FDA authorization of 1st e-cigarette spark more teen vaping?

Utah public health officials fear the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's first-ever authorization of an electronic cigarette to help curb tobacco addiction may increase use.

US unemployment claims fall to lowest level since pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since the pandemic began, a sign the job market is still improving even as hiring has slowed in the past two months.

Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban

Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 restrictions rejoiced Wednesday after the U.S. said it will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze.

QUIZ: Can you pass this simple pumpkin trivia?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

LGBTQ youth benefit Loveloud Festival will return to Utah in 2022

Utah's Loveloud Festival, a music festival benefitting LGBTQ youth and organized by Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds, will be back in 2022 after a three-year hiatus.

FDA authorizes first e-cigarette, cites benefit for smokers

For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday authorized an electronic cigarette, saying the vaping device from R.J. Reynolds can help smokers cut back on conventional cigarettes.

Neo-Nazi's burial in Jewish gravesite causes stir in Germany

The burial of a Holocaust denier in the gravesite of a Jewish music professor has caused an uproar in Germany.

Lawmaker proposes bill to help solve law enforcement 'crisis'

A Utah lawmaker and police chief plans to introduce a bill that will reverse a 2011 bill he says resulted in the decline in people going into law enforcement.

Moving on up: Stansbury wins Region 7 title year after moving to 5A

Stansbury made the jump from 4A to 5A after last season, but completed the regular season with a commanding 49-14 victory over Timpanogos to remain undefeated in region play and to secure the outright Region 7 title in dominant fashion on senior night.