Taking precautions for kids can lower exposure risk to COVID-19 this Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner. But with the  COVID-19 vaccine not yet available for kids under 12 years old, what precautions should parents take?

Alec Baldwin fired prop gun on New Mexico movie set that killed woman, sheriff's office says

A prop firearm discharged by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is starring and producing a Western movie, killed his director of photography and injured the director Thursday at a movie set outside Santa Fe, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said.

BYU library now hosts archive of refugee stories from Their Story is Our Story

The BYU Library's Scholars Archive now houses a database filled with stories of refugees from around the world as part of a collaboration between the library and Their Story is Our Story.

Which zodiac sign has the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Salt Lake County?

The Salt Lake County Health Department released data this week showing which zodiac signs have the highest and lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the county.

Closed hearing held in Lori Vallow Daybell case

A status conference in the Lori Vallow Daybell case was held behind closed doors Thursday morning. The conference was scheduled after a motion was filed for "an expedited hearing or status conference on motion and extension of commitment."

Man who stabbed his grandma 111 times pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Zachary Cole Weston, 30, charged with aggravated murder and accused of stabbing his grandmother 111 times in October 2012, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Thursday and will likely be held in the Utah State Hospital for the rest of his life.

Gov. Cox updates 'One Utah Roadmap' outline for future. Here's what's new

The Utah Governor's Office released an updated version of "One Utah Roadmap," a document that details the goals of Gov. Cox and Lt. Gov. Henderson for the "next 250 days and beyond."

No deal 'anytime soon'? Divided Democrats see slow progress on Biden's social spending bill

Brawling factions of the Democratic Party on Thursday worked feverishly toward agreement on a huge U.S. social spending bill, even as Sen. Joe Manchin said there would not be a deal "anytime soon" on broad outlines of legislation that is a pillar of President Joe Biden's agenda.

DOJ investigation reveals 'serious and widespread racial harassment' in Davis School District

Black students in Davis School District told Department of Justice investigators that they were routinely called the N-word or other racial epithets by other non-Black students.

US health advisors back Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccine boosters, mix-and-match shots

A panel of advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday unanimously recommended use of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for many recipients of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots, a vote expected to pave the way for additional doses for millions of Americans.

Review: Spectacular sci-fi epic 'Dune' is a once-in-a-generation movie

Movies that feel as huge and monumental as Denis Villeneuve's spectacular "Dune" only come around once in a generation.

With 8 vets back for Pope's 3rd year, BYU basketball facing championship expectations

For this year's BYU basketball team, which finished second in the WCC last year and returns eight players including five with starting experience, such expectations may be warranted.

Has Donald Trump found a way around his bans on Facebook, Twitter?

Former President Donald Trump has figured out a way to circumvent his current bans on the world's biggest social media sites including Twitter and Facebook.

Winter or fall, Davis is fun for all

While it might not be ski season yet, with that freshly packed powder coating the mountainsides, there are still plenty of activities and venues for you and your family to enjoy both inside and out.

Park rangers say they've found man who hit baseball into Grand Canyon

Park officials said Thursday they've identified a man who they say hit a baseball into the Grand Canyon Sunday and are "in contact with the involved individual."

Husband of woman killed in police chase speaks out

The community is rallying around a widowed father and his two sons after a police chase ended in tragedy this weekend with the death of an innocent victim.

Salt Lake County mayor proposes use of $64.3M federal pandemic funding

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Thursday announced her plans for the use of $64.3 million in federal pandemic funding along with the 2022 budget to help the community continue its pandemic recovery.

Data delay leads to 2,340 new COVID-19 cases reported in Utah Thursday

Utah health officials confirmed 2,340 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on Thursday.

La Nina is here. Why it could be good or bad news for Utah's winter

Federal forecasters believe parts of northern Utah may have a better chance of above-average precipitation this winter, but it's still unclear if Utah is in for a good or bad winter.

House votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt

The House voted Thursday to hold Steve Bannon, a longtime ally and aide to former President Donald Trump, in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena from the committee investigating the violent Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.

Colonial coin from 1652 may sell for $300,000

An extraordinarily rare coin with a face value of just pennies when it was minted in mid-17th century New England could sell for the equivalent of about $300,000 next month.

Reward increased for arrest of person of interest in West Valley killing

The reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted by U.S. marshals — who is also a person of interest in a West Valley homicide investigation — has been increased to $4,000.

Police arrest Utah man suspected of firing gun at I-15 motorists

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man who they believe fired a gun at fellow freeway motorists on multiple occasions, injuring a woman in one of the incidents.

Donovan Mitchell talks about his bad eyesight, plus more from season opener

Donovan Mitchell was the target of a playful jab as he walked into his post-game press conference on Wednesday. That's what happens when you wear sunglasses inside.

How a $15M gift will help the University of Utah double its high-demand computer science grads

A $15 million gift from Utah philanthropists is seeding a new facility for the University of Utah's College of Engineering that will address overcrowding and double the graduates.

CDC: If you don't know where your onions came from, throw them away to prevent salmonella

A salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 600 people in 37 states has been linked to various types of imported onions, federal health officials said Wednesday.

No increase in Utah suicides, drug overdoses during pandemic; new prevention plan released

Although suicide and drug overdose remain a problem in Utah, the state does not reflect national trends of increases in these categories during the pandemic, says a new report.

Salt Lake IT employee arrested, accused of giving trafficker inside police information

A Salt Lake City IT employee who had access to sensitive police information has been arrested and accused of helping a man recently charged with human trafficking avoid being caught.

Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says

The FBI's Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month.

Adventures in navigating an interfaith marriage

Data from Pew Research Center shows interfaith marriages are becoming more common.

Would an island development on Utah Lake help or hurt its fragile ecosystem?

Jake Holdaway gets emotional when he talks about Utah Lake and his ancestral ties to a place he describes as a spiritual calling, one that speaks to the very fiber of his being.

Utah Midseason Awards: Utes hitting their stride a third of the way through Pac-12 play

At the midpoint in Utah's season, there's still much to be learned about the Utes and who they are on the field.

Influx of online scams target people already shopping for the holidays

Imagine ordering something online but never getting it. 2021 is primed to see this scam explode with more victims than ever.

Recent Utah rule allows practice of law without supervision of a lawyer

Not every legal matter requires the experience and training of a licensed attorney. Rules adopted by the Utah Supreme Court in 2018 allow licensed paralegal practitioners to practice in specific areas of law without direct involvement or supervision of an attorney.

Idaho Supreme Court approves move of Daybell trial to Ada County

Chad Daybell's trial is officially moving to Ada County after the Idaho Supreme Court approved the change of venue Wednesday.

US weekly jobless claims drop to 19-month low

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a 19-month low last week, pointing to a tightening labor market, though a shortage of workers could keep the pace of hiring moderate in October.

Resources available for parents and teens to avert crisis situations like Utah high school attack plot

While everyone is safe after a teen's plot to attack Weber High School was stopped, one expert says the incident shows why parents and teens need to know the resources available.

What role Utah Nobel Prize winner Mario Capecchi played in pioneering surgery to attach pig kidney in human

Surgery that attached a kidney from a pig to a human was made possible by the gene targeting discoveries of University of Utah researcher Mario Capecchi.

A life-long relationship: Derrick Favors' homecoming an emotional one

Quin Snyder smiled as if he were greeting a son. Heck, he may as well have been.