Carmakers shift up a gear in race to go electric

With electric car sales soaring and regulations increasingly favoring zero-emission vehicles, the global auto industry has kicked into a higher gear as it races to speed past the fossil-fuel car era.

US bill would stop Big Tech from favoring its own products

About a dozen U.S. senators from both parties on Monday formally introduced a bill that would bar Big Tech platforms, like Amazon and Alphabet's Google, from favoring their own products and services.

The Wild West's housing market: These Utah, Idaho cities top new list for biggest price increases 

The Salt Lake City metro area and its top housing competitor, Boise, Idaho, just topped another national list for record-breaking home prices.

UDOT to remove southbound I-15 lane split at Riverdale

Commuters in Weber County can expect a big change on their commute south Tuesday morning. After about two years of lane splits up there, the Utah Department of Transportation is now ready to reopen some of the highway.

Trump sues US House panel investigating Jan. 6 attack

Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday against the U.S. congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, alleging it made an illegal, unfounded and overbroad request for his White House records.

Idaho baby has been on 45 flights and makes $1,000 a month as a social media influencer

He just barely turned 1 but Briggs Darrington has already been on 45 flights, is collecting a paycheck every month and travels to places a lot of people only dream of.

US formally removes Colorado River fish's endangered status

The humpback chub, a rare fish found only in the Colorado River basin, has been brought back from the brink of extinction after decades of protection, though work must continue to ensure its survival, federal authorities said

Salt Lake City will receive $85M from the American Rescue Plan. Here's how it might be spent

Salt Lake City is set to receive $85 million from the federal government. Mayor Erin Medenhal revealed on Monday how she proposes those funds are spent.

Who will be on BYU's opposing sideline at Washington State? It won't be Nick Rolovich

The second-year Washington State coach has been terminated for caused due to the state's vaccine mandate signed by Gov. Jay Inslee, which required all state employees — including those at its public universities — to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Amazon plans to hire 150,000 temporary workers for the holidays

Amazon plans to add 150,000 temporary workers in the United States for the holiday shopping rush, a 50% increase from the company's holiday hiring push a year ago.

Biden administration asks US Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law

President Joe Biden's administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a Texas law that imposes a near-total ban on abortion, calling the Republican-backed measure plainly unconstitutional and specifically designed to evade judicial scrutiny.

'Every time I rev up a Ford Mustang, I'll be thinking about Colin Powell.' How one Utah leader remembers his friend, mentor

A former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador remembered Colin Powell not only as a statesman but as a friend, mentor and neighbor.

Utah Health Dept. 'strongly influenced' by feds instead of state lawmakers, state audit says

After more than a year of tension between state lawmakers and public health officials prompted by pandemic-related health orders, a new state legislative audit urges the Utah Department of Health to prioritize the Utah Legislature's demands.

Have You Seen This? Strongman has strange way of showing strength

I have no words to describe what happens in this bizarre video. My only concern is for the random citizen who happened to drive by and witness it taking place.

What parents can do to keep younger children safer on social media

It's not just your teens who are on social media anymore. Younger kids are getting on those apps, and some parents aren't confident that their children can stay safe online.

9 Halloween costumes you can make with things around the house

Here are some easy and fun costume ideas using things you already have lying around the house.

Supreme Court rules in favor of police accused of excessive force

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday signaled that it is not retreating from its inclination to grant a legal protection called "qualified immunity" to police accused in lawsuits of using excessive force, ruling in favor of officers on Monday in separate cases from California and Oklahoma.

Receiver Puka Nacua the breakout star BYU needs during latest 2-game slide

The Washington transfer from Orem High had a star-aligning breakout game against Baylor, a performance that can go a long way in the rest of 2021.

5 lawmakers accuse Amazon of possibly lying to Congress

Five members of the U.S. House Judiciary committee wrote to Amazon's chief executive Sunday, and accused the company's top executives, including founder Jeff Bezos, of either misleading Congress or possibly lying to it about Amazon's business practices.

Utah sees 3,036 new COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths since Friday

Utah health officials confirmed 3,036 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths since Friday.

Why some conservative media stars are cussing like sailors

Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and Meghan McCain are casually using words that you might not want your children to hear.

Roy bicyclist run over multiple times dies

A man who was run over multiple times by the same car while riding his bicycle in Roy has since died from his injuries.

US concerned by possible Chinese, Russian uses of hypersonic weapons

Washington is concerned about hypersonic missile technology and its potential military applications by China and Russia, a U.S. arms control official said on Monday.

Community mourns Hispanic radio personality shot and killed

Family members say Gaby Sifuentes Castilla had been trying to get out of a toxic relationship when she was shot and killed early Sunday in her home. Police say her ex-boyfriend is suspected of killing her.

'Enough's enough': Tight US job market triggers strikes for more pay

Thousands of workers remain on strike across the U.S. demanding higher pay and better conditions, and the tight jobs market has only emboldened them.

Coach Kim: How to health check your relationship

In this edition of LIFEadvice, Coach Kim shares how to make sure your relationship is healthy and when to seek help.

Advisories issued as snow, wind return to Utah to start the week

A storm system is moving into Utah from the west and is expected to affect all parts of Utah, but most of the precipitation is forecast for the northern part of the state.

Utah man takes his skills to YouTube after nearly 40 years with Boy Scouts

Living in Utah, quick access to the fresh air and the mountains can be easy to take for granted. For Vic Rowberry, being outside is simply a way of life.

Utes are Rising: As South division leader, QB play lifting Utah to new heights

On Saturday, the song "Bad Moon Rising" served as an anthem to a new era in Utah football.

Court denies effort by state, county officials to weigh in on prairie dog lawsuit

In the most recent development of a legal dispute, the U.S. District Court denied a motion by the State of Utah, Iron County and Garfield County to weigh in as amici curiae (legal Latin for "friends of the court") in a lawsuit over prairie dogs.

Apple unveils 2 new MacBooks, AirPods and a $5 music streaming service

Apple on Monday launched two new MacBook Pro models powered by new in-house Apple Silicon chips as well as a new generation of its AirPods wireless earbuds and a $5-per-month music subscription service.

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.

Harris to discuss drought, climate change at Lake Mead

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will highlight the problems caused by Western drought as she visits Lake Mead in Nevada and makes the case for the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate change proposals that have stalled in Congress.

Jury selection to start in trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death

Hundreds of people were ordered to report for jury duty Monday in Georgia for what could be a long, laborious effort to find jurors to hear the trial of three white men charged with fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery as he was running in their neighborhood.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

'Favorite of presidents' Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications

Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated, his family said in a statement on Facebook.

How to best burn calories while walking

It's no secret that walking is good for you. Many of us are trying to get in those recommended 10,000 steps a day that our wearable fitness technology urges us to achieve.