Police arrest unlicensed driver accused of killing 2 BYU students

A man who police say caused a double fatal accident over the weekend when he allegedly tried to beat a yellow light at a busy intersection has been arrested.

COVID-19 and pregnancy: Women regret not getting the vaccine

There has been a sharp increase in the number of severely ill pregnant women that led to 22 pregnant women dying from COVID in August, a one-month record.

Problem solved? Utah's perimeter defense takes step forward in season-opening win

Utah rolled to a 107-86 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to start the season.

As UTA eyes a rapid bus service at the Point of the Mountain, will cost get in the way?

Utah transit officials have zeroed in on a bus rapid transit system for the Point of the Mountain but the project's cost led to heated exchanges during a legislative interim committee meeting.

Utah lawmaker fans flames, calls for audit of 2020 election. Will it catch fire or go up in smoke?

A crowd of about 200 people rallied on Utah's Capitol Hill and packed a committee hearing on Wednesday to support a Republican lawmaker who's calling for an election audit in the state.

From support to on-court success, BYU hoops a strong fit in Big 12 — and these coaches know it

Replacing Texas and Oklahoma's numbers with those of its newcomers puts the Big 12 in the same place: either No. 1 or No. 2 in the country, depending on who you ask.

No injuries, minimal damage after crews respond to fire at Joseph Smith Memorial Building

Crews are responding to a fire at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City.

Deseret Management Corp. adds new senior vice president of global reach

Longtime global communications specialist Aaron Sherinian has joined Deseret Management Corp. as senior vice president of global reach, company President and CEO Keith B. McMullin announced Wednesday.

Intermountain and Icelandic researchers discover the gene variants behind vertigo

Intermountain Healthcare and Icelandic scientists have jointly discovered six gene variants that lead to vertigo.

5 ways the pandemic has dramatically changed home building

In less than two years, the landscape of home buying and building has changed dramatically — and possibly for good. Here's how.

BYU out to recapture aura of physicality, one shattered after consecutive losses

After back-to-back losses to Boise State and Baylor, the mythos of the BYU physicality has flittered away.

Have You Seen This? Loyal soccer fans keep cheering even after stands collapse under them

Please don't break the floor while you're raising the roof.

Health care system overload impacting Utah's monoclonal antibody distribution

Overloaded health care systems and burned out health care workers were among problems in effectively distributing monoclonal antibody treatments highlighted by Utah Department of Health representatives in a presentation before the Health and Human Services legislative committee.

'A wonderful first step': Project to help Salt Lake City, Park City reach 100% renewable energy

An 80-megawatt solar farm set to open in 2023 will be important for Salt Lake City's and Park City's efforts to reach 100% renewable energy.

Paris Hilton pushed Utah to reform 'troubled teen' centers. Now she's getting Congress to take up her cause

Paris Hilton took her efforts to reform residential treatment centers for troubled teens to the U.S. Capitol, after successfully lobbying the Utah Legislature earlier this year.

D.A. issues new warning to criminals with guns: 'No more plea bargains'

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced that prosecutors will no longer be offering plea bargains for cases involving violent crimes and guns.

Wanted: 80,000 truck drivers to help fix the supply chain

The trucking industry is short 80,000 drivers, a record high, Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, tells CNN.

This date-night-in-a-box has gone viral, created by a Utah company

Each month, a new adventure filled with cryptic clues, ciphers and puzzles, transports players to a different international city where they solve a riveting mystery.

Salt Lake man ordered to stand trial for shooting during Provo protest

A Salt Lake man was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on attempted aggravated murder and other charges accusing him of shooting a man driving an SUV during a Black Lives Matter protest in Provo in June 2020.

Karl Malone joins John Stockton on NBA's 75th anniversary team

A day after John Stockton was named to the NBA's 75th Anniversary team, Karl Malone received the same honor.

CEO of Utah-based Built Bars explains why NIL deal with BYU was only beginning

Nick Greer spoke extensively with HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" about the ever-changing landscape of college athletics under the wild, wild west of name, image and likeness deals.

Utah confirms 1,410 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths Wednesday

Utah health officials confirmed 1,410 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on Wednesday.

Amid debate over critical race theory, proposed Utah legislation aims to increase curriculum transparency

Proposed Utah legislation debated Wednesday during an interim meeting would require public schools to make all instructional materials used in social sciences courses public.

Jared Butler says he'll get minutes during season opener; Jazz bring back scholarship program

Maybe Jared Butler won't have to be too patient after all.

Idaho father in coma following dirt bike crash in Utah

A Blackfoot, Idaho, man is in a coma at a Utah hospital after a dirt bike crash Saturday.

Tire shops feeling supply chain crunch for winter tires

Winter driving may be a little more dicey for Utah drivers, unless they act now.

'Islamophobia is irrational,' BYU Islam conferencegoers told

Brigham Young University's student center has had a dedicated Muslim prayer room for more than 15 years, but a second one opened Monday and Tuesday in the Gordon B. Hinckley Alumni and Visitors Center while it hosted a major conference on Islam.

Suspected human remains, items belonging to Brian Laundrie found in Florida park, FBI says

What appear to be human remains and items belonging to Brian Laundrie have been found in a nature reserve in North Port, Florida, according to the FBI.

FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

U.S. regulators on Wednesday signed off on extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine and said anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.

Workers fed up with nights, weekends seek flexible schedules

Companies are confronting demands by hourly workers on terms that often used to be non-negotiable: scheduling. Workers are pushing back on weekend, late-night and holiday shifts.

Beaver woman charged with murder in death of infant

A Beaver County woman accused of causing the death of her infant son by shaking him was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder.

Efforts drag on to free 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti

Efforts to win the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group and a local driver stretched into a fourth day Wednesday, with a violent gang demanding $1 million ransom per person.

Politicians: Let natural immunity ring. Doctors: Get the COVID-19 vaccine

Politicians, rank-and-file workers and others who oppose vaccine mandates increasingly argue that people who have recovered from COVID-19 shouldn't have to receive the vaccine.

Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre

Nikolas Cruz pleaded guilty to murder on Wednesday in the 2018 high school massacre in Parkland, Florida, that left 17 dead.

Even early birds may go hungry as 2021 holiday shopping poised to be a challenge

Bemoaning the increasingly early arrival of holiday paraphernalia at favorite stores has become an annual grumble for many U.S. shoppers.

Utah's Business Diversity Summit can help you understand your employees' needs and perspectives

To be successful in today's increasingly diverse world, inclusive leadership is absolutely essential.

Report: Facebook plans to change its name by next week

Social media giant Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name next week, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the matter.

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.

Salt Lake City airport to expand restaurant, retail space in second phase

Officials at Utah's largest airport are looking for more businesses to arrive in the growing facility.