Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US

Rigorous vaccination requirements are being enforced varies from place to place, even within the same state or city. Proof of vaccination is required in several American cities.

Jazz adapt on the fly to beat Nuggets after Nikola Jokic injury

Utah outscored Denver by 11 points in the final 12 minutes to roll to a 122-110 win over the Nuggets.

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Teal tells BYU students he will journey with them

The British priest thought his collar both would protect him and convince protesters yelling rude, hurtful things at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they walked toward a general conference of the faith before the pandemic.

NASA discovers first possible planet outside our galaxy

Scientists may have detected signs of a planet transiting a star outside of the Milky Way, in what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

'Dune: Part Two' movie gets go-ahead from Warner Bros.

Movie studio Warner Bros said on Tuesday it will release a second "Dune" movie in October 2023.

More than 500 backpacks full of supplies readied for incoming Afghan refugee students

Salt Lake Federation of Teachers purchased and filled 546 backpacks with school supplies for Afghan students that will soon be filling classrooms across the state in hopes that it will bring "a sense of belonging."

Utah actors finally back to work as Disney's 'Frozen' opens at the Eccles

Utah actors finally back to work as Disney's Frozen opens at the Eccles

Is your Utah hometown the backdrop of a horror movie?

Utah is home to world-class ski resorts, five national parks and a rich history. The diverse scenery of the state of Utah has also been the backdrop of a variety of horror films throughout the years.

Former Utah professor awarded $760K in whistleblower retaliation suit

A former University of Utah autism researcher was awarded $760,000 in damages after she claimed the university ended her contract after she reported an unauthorized release of records.

New poll reveals how Utah parents feel about getting COVID-19 vaccine for their kids

Utahns parents are split over vaccinating them against COVID-19, according to a new poll, as federal approval nears for 5- to 11-year-olds to get the shots as early November.

Have You Seen This? This is why you can love and hate golf at the same time

If you've ever golfed, then you've been here.

Suspect in Boise mall shooting dies; guard who tried to stop him remembered

The suspect in a Boise mall shooting that killed two people and injured four others has died, the Boise Police Department said Tuesday.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee set a trap for Snapchat. What happened next?

Executives from social media titans TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube were on the hot bench Tuesday for a U.S. Senate hearing focused on protecting children from exposure to harmful online content.

Utah House Majority Leader Francis Gibson resigning from Legislature

Utah House Majority Leader Rep. Francis Gibson, R-Mapleton, announced Tuesday he will resign from his position to focus on his career and family.

Utah football to retire No. 22 in honor of Ty Jordan, Aaron Lowe Saturday

Utah will officially retires No. 22 in honor of running back Ty Jordan and defensive back Aaron Lowe.

TikTok tells US lawmakers it does not give information to China's government

An executive at TikTok told a U.S. congressional hearing Tuesday the company does not give information to the Chinese government and has sought to safeguard U.S. data.

Doom patrol: The lessons we failed to learn from past pandemics

The mortality caused by a deadly pathogen is partly a reflection of the social and political order it attacks.

Mitt Romney says Democrats are 'desperate' and Biden is 'circling the drain' on this issue

Anxious to find a win for Biden, Democrats will likely pass a trillion-dollar plus domestic spending plan that would not be good for Americans, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says.

Trying to buy a house in Utah? 5 ways to make your offer stand out

When trying to set yourself apart in a competitive market it's not always the highest bidder who wins. If you want the best chance of securing that dream home, here are a few things you can try.

Vaping marijuana by teens doubles in last seven years, with potentially harmful consequences, study says

Marijuana vaping by school-aged youth doubled between 2013 and 2020, a new study found, with reported use within the last 30 days rising seven-fold during the same time period.

Daggett County wants lawsuit over jail abuse thrown out, but ACLU says no

Daggett County recently filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the county and its current and former sheriffs over inmate abuse that occurred at the now shut-down jail, but the ACLU is opposing the motion.

World hunger could be solved with 2% of Elon Musk's wealth, says director of UN food scarcity organization

A small group of ultra-wealthy individuals could help solve world hunger with just a fraction of their net worth, says the director of the United Nations' World Food Program.

Legendary BYU athletic director, baseball coach Glen Tuckett dies at 93

Glen Tuckett, the Cougars' athletic director for 17 years that saw the university rise into national prominence, died at his home Monday night.

Utah confirms 1,614 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths Tuesday

Utah health officials confirmed 1,614 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Tuesday.

Utah redistricting commission 'satisfied' with adopted maps, brushes off Bishop's comments

The Utah Independent Redistricting Commission on Tuesday unveiled the 12 voting maps that it will send to a legislative commission to be considered for the state's voting future.

'Ghost' Island: Historic ranch leaves visitors uneasy, touched, even scratched

Carl Aldrich was alone in his office at Fielding Garr Ranch when he suddenly smelled a "light and flowery" woman's perfume. Nobody was around.

Astronomical rental car prices have eased, but will they skyrocket again?

The pandemic is not over and there is still a shortage of new cars, so why are rental prices coming back down? And will they stay there?

The early impact of the league's new rules on Donovan Mitchell and the NBA

The league no longer wants to award fouls for what they consider "non-basketball moves." Through the first week it's worked — and then some.

Man charged with helping to hide evidence in Ogden killing

Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of trying to help cover up a a fatal shooting in Ogden.

Man wanted in Halloween party killing surrenders to police

A man who police say was wanted in connection the fatal shooting of another man at a Halloween party in Salt Lake City over the weekend has turned himself in.

Your heating bill is about to go up

Inflation is not only hurting motorists' pocketbooks at the pump, but gyrations in the energy market are also leading to higher prices to heat homes and buildings.

Troopers identify woman killed in crash in Logan Canyon

Troopers have identified a Box Elder County woman killed Tuesday morning after a crash in Logan Canyon.

Investigators confused Brian Laundrie's mother for him while watching their home, police reportedly acknowledge

Investigators in Florida confused Brian Laundrie's mother with her son while they were monitoring the family's home in the days after Laundrie's fiancée, Gabby Petito, was reported missing, a police spokesperson said.

Utahns line up for COVID-19 booster shots

People were lined up at a drive-through clinic Monday, the first day that Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots were available in addition to Pfizer after the CDC expanded eligibility.

If you crave these unique foods, you are undoubtedly from Utah

Some signature Utah foods stem from decades of tradition, while others seem to be culinary singularities—creations springing from a pioneering spirit of trying something new.

Anglican priest to speak at BYU forum Tuesday as part of his journey with the Latter-day Saints

Third-degree burns threaten to end a semester as a visiting scholar at BYU for an Oxford theologian and Anglican priest, but not before he delivers an address Tuesday.

FDA advisers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children

An expert panel on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.

Family pleads for help in finding man missing in Grand Teton National Park since June

It's been nearly five months since Cian McLaughlin disappeared in Grand Teton National Park, and his family is begging for help in finding him.

Why these 2 Utah GOP congressmen are embracing worldwide climate change issues

Ahead of next month's climate change conference, Sen. Romney and Rep. Curtis are dialing up the heat with what they say needs to happen in the space of tamping emissions.