'Good luck': Independent redistricting commission pitches its maps, but decision rests with Utah lawmakers

Utah's contentious and condensed redistricting process is about to come to a head.

Construction worker seriously injured after home's foundation collapses on him in Salt Lake City

A construction worker suffered serious injuries Monday after a portion of a home's foundation collapsed onto him, authorities said.

COVID-19 deaths have hit 5 million worldwide. But are Utahns now 'numb to the numbers'?

COVID-19's death toll hit 5 million worldwide, a milestone that one Utah woman believes will be largely ignored by those eager to put the pandemic behind them.

With Idaho State ahead of open week, how many BYU players will sit during Senior Day?

With a 7-2 record and FCS Idaho State on the horizon, the BYU football program turns its attention to who will be playing for an eighth win of the season.

In setback for Biden, Sen. Joe Manchin will not commit to backing $1.75 trillion spending bill

President Joe Biden's domestic agenda suffered a major setback on Monday when Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he would not commit to supporting a $1.75 trillion framework on social spending and climate change unveiled last week.

Have a Salt Lake City flight? Now that counts as a UTA pass too

Anyone with a fight to or from Salt Lake City International Airport can ride Utah Transit Authority services for free — at least for the next three months.

Rep. John Curtis says the GOP has a 'branding problem' on climate change

Curtis says the idea that the GOP doesn't care about climate change is a result of bad branding, something he's hopes to overcome during his visit at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.

Robert Durst indicted in 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst

Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst was indicted Monday on a murder charge in the death of his first wife, Kathie Durst, who disappeared nearly four decades ago, prosecutors said.

Locals in the NFL: Is it Taysom Time in New Orleans ... again? (+complete Week 8 roundup)

The former BYU star has been out with concussion symptoms since Oct. 10, Saints starter Jameis Winston suffered a long-term ACL tear.

Salt Lake seeks home run plan to revitalize 'overlooked' Ballpark neighborhood

Salt Lake City leaders, advocates are hopeful that a new plan released Monday will be a home run for a neighborhood that has struggled in recent years.

Ogden officer shoots man after responding to fight Monday

An Ogden police officer shot a man after responding to a fight on Monday afternoon.

Utah's Dia de los Muertos memorial honors, remembers COVID deaths

Leaders and representatives of Utah's ethnic and racial minorities gathered on Dia de los Muertos to emphasize the devastating effect COVID-19 has had on Utah's minority populations.

COVID-19′s global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years

The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care systems.

Davis County attorney creates diverse Conviction Integrity Unit

Davis County Attorney Troy Rawlings unveiled his office's new Conviction Integrity Unit on Monday.

Have You Seen This? Killer whales pull shocking stunt at low tide

Is there anything more terrifying than orcas on the hunt? They're as tenacious as they are voracious.

Leaky SpaceX toilet problem will force astronauts to use backup 'undergarments'

Issues with the toilet on board SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule will leave a group of four astronauts without a bathroom option during their hours-long trip back home from the International Space Station aboard the 13-foot-wide capsule this month.

Report: FBI did not heed mounting warnings of Jan. 6 riot; Romney was threatened

The FBI and other key law enforcement agencies failed to act on a host of tips and other information ahead of Jan. 6 that signaled a potentially violent event might unfold that day at the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.

Pocatello man accused of lewd conduct with minors indicted on federal charges

An Idaho man facing numerous felony charges for alleged sexual exploitation of minors has been indicted on federal charges.

Taylorsville boy hit while trick-or-treating dies from injuries

A 13-year-old boy hit in a crosswalk while trick-or-treating with friends Saturday has died as a result of his injuries, a Taylorsville spokeswoman announced Monday.

3,179 new COVID-19 cases, 29 deaths from Halloween weekend in Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Monday confirmed 3,179 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths since Friday.

Rainy October: How the first month of Utah's new water year drastically differed from last year

Many places across the state received precipitation amounts over tenfold the levels received during the first month of the 2021 water year.

American Airlines cancels more flights; total nears 2,300

Weather and staffing-led turbulence stretched into a fourth day for American Airlines, with the top U.S. carrier canceling more flights on Monday to push the total number to nearly 2,300.

Moderna: FDA delaying decision on its shot for adolescents

U.S. regulators are delaying their decision on Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds while they study the rare risk of heart inflammation, the company said Sunday.

Utahn who hit police car says he was on drugs, hadn't slept for days, officers say

A Utah man who claimed he had been up for a week after taking a lot of drugs was arrested and accused of driving into oncoming traffic and hitting two vehicles, including a police car, possible on purpose, police say.

Biden swings focus of climate effort from US to the world

President Joe Biden was swinging the focus of his battle for fast, concerted action against global warming from the U.S. Congress to the world on Monday.

In offense Utah trusts: How a change has lifted the Utes to be the South favorite

The script played out well for the Utes, who managed a touchdown on the first four possessions of the game to take a 28-10 lead into halftime.

Critics of Biden vaccine mandate lobby for change in rare meetings

Ordinary Americans are using a little-known procedure to get meetings with government officials to try to undermine vaccine mandates for workplaces.

Local digital media firm finds success making films for well-known brands

To be competitive in the business world these days, one thing is absolutely essential: great video content. But while virtually anyone with a smartphone can take a video, very few know how to perfectly capture a company's vision on the screen.

Supreme Court questions Texas law banning most abortions

A majority of the Supreme Court signaled Monday they would allow abortion providers to pursue a court challenge to a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the nation's second-largest state after six weeks of pregnancy.

Nacua brothers hitting all the right notes in No. 17 BYU's 7-2 start

If you thought Puka Nacua could get hyped with his own game, just wait until you see him after Big Bro makes a stunning grab.

Man shot by police critically injured in West Jordan

A man was shot and critically injured by police late Sunday after officers responded to a domestic violence call in West Jordan.

Coach Kim: How to improve your self-worth today

In this edition of LIFEadvice, Coach Kim explains how some people determine the value of human beings and what a better system might look like.

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.

Utahns' top priority for budget surplus? Spend it on education, poll says

More than one-third of Utahns say education should be the Utah Legislature's top priority for an anticipated budget surplus, a new poll shows.

Utah's labor shortage is a huge problem — unless you're on the job hunt

Worries over critical labor shortage challenges have migrated beyond the borders of the business community and are now shared by over two-thirds of Utahns, according to a new survey.