Driver charged with hitting, killing 16-year-old Westlake High student

A Sandy man who police say was driving on a revoked license and impaired when he ran a red light and hit a 16-year-old driver, killing the boy, was charged Wednesday with manslaughter.

Career outings from Lucas, Traore move No. 18 BYU basketball to 5-0 ahead of Utah clash

The 18th-ranked BYU men's basketball improved to 5-0 with a 81-64 win over Texas Southern.

US Justice Department to step up prosecution of unruly air passengers

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland directed federal prosecutors on Wednesday to prioritize prosecution of airline passengers committing assaults and other crimes aboard aircraft.

'Could have got really ugly': Jazz don't think close win over Thunder was reflection of play

If you thought the Jazz were going to have an easy win when they jumped out to a 10-2 lead in the first three minutes Wednesday, you wouldn't be alone.

Troopers find girl in Colorado Amber Alert case in Utah

A 13-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert out of Colorado was located in Utah on Wednesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

'A massive jail complex in our backyard is insane': Iron County residents concerned with proposal

Several dozen residents attended Monday's regular meeting of the Iron County Commission, with many of them weighing in on the county's plans to replace the 34-year-old Iron County Jail, which officials say is the oldest county correctional facility in the state.

Salt Lake nonprofit hands out nearly 3K Thanksgiving meals to those in need

Thousands of individuals and families in need made their way to the Smith's Ballpark parking lot in Salt Lake City on Wednesday for the Crossroad Urban Center's annual turkey giveaway. Nearly 3,000 meals were given away to those in need.

With grocery costs rising, lawmakers and religious leaders say Utah should eliminate 1.75% food tax

Some Utah lawmakers and religious leaders argue that the sales tax for groceries is a larger burden for people who are struggling financially.

FBI calls 'anomalous health incidents' a top priority

Around 200 U.S. diplomats, officials and family members overseas are believed to have been struck by a the mysterious ailment — with symptoms including migraines, nausea, memory lapses and dizziness.

Review: 'Encanto' is the perfect family trip to the theater

Here are a few reasons I had a great time with my family at "Encanto" and why we're excited to see it again.

SLC mayor says there are 'a million reasons' to shop local this year; $500 prize is 1 of them

Advocates of Utah's small businesses say there are plenty of reasons to shop local this holiday season. You might even win a local shopping spree.

As holidays near, 'smash-and-grab' robbers hit US retailers

A Nordstrom department store in a Los Angeles mall on Monday night became the latest target in a string of "smash-and-grab" robberies that have hit luxury retailers in California and Illinois as the holiday shopping season approaches.

Park City man arrested for giving teen co-worker THC gummy, police say

A Park City man was arrested after police say he gave a teenage co-worker a marijuana gummy and she suffered a seizure after eating it.

Have You Seen This? Looks like Kyle Kuzma shrunk in the wash

It takes an awfully big sweater to make a 6-foot-10-inch man look this small. Say what you will about the style choice, but Kyle Kuzma definitely has courage.

Keep the temple in mind with this fun, family-friendly activity

Whether you want a good STEM activity for your child or something to keep your teens busy on Sundays, Brick'Em Young building sets are a great way to pass the time together.

What's that in the sky above Kanarra Falls? It's a bird, it's a plane, it's … a ladder?

As floodwaters raced through houses and washed out roadways in August, they also swept away the iconic ladder set at the first waterfall in Kanarra Canyon south of Cedar City.

Expect a warm and dry Thanksgiving. What you need to know about the holiday forecast

As kitchens across Utah and the West warm with a bountiful feast of turkey and other trappings this week, so does the weather.

Police seize 240 pounds of marijuana in Tooele County traffic stop

A traffic stop in Tooele County led to the discovery of about 240 pounds of marijuana, according to state troopers.

Utah to receive $800K grant to hire more police officers

The Department of Justice is awarding Utah hundreds of thousands of dollars to hire more police officers.

Most Utah gas stations sell 85-octane fuel, but is it OK for your car?

Most Utah gas stations sell 85-octane gasoline. But in most other states the minimum is 87-octane, 85 is not even an option. So, is using the 85 here — the cheapest grade — a bad idea for your car?

Utah again proposes a ban on trail cameras during hunting season after pause on idea

State wildlife biologists are again proposing a ban on the use of trail cameras in hunting a few months after they pulled the proposal to further survey hunters after some initial backlash.

We've never had more COVID patients than we do now, Utah doctor says

An infection disease physician urges Utahns to keep in mind their personal risk due to COVID-19 when deciding whether to attend Thanksgiving gatherings.

Impaired Las Vegas driver hit 2 students in Hurricane, police say

Two girls suffered non-life threatening injures Tuesday in southern Utah when police say they were hit by an impaired driver who was driving on a revoked license.

Inside the money-soaked mirage of summer sales

Some make millions. Summer sales figures can be alluring to some, but many never come close to those numbers.

'I enjoy being the villain': In playoff upset, RSL goalkeeper David Ochoa lives up to his role

The Real Salt Lake Academy product from Oxnard, California, was a hero for the visiting side, but a villain for the host Sounders in Seattle's earliest postseason elimination.

Utahn, 53, posed as 21-year-old to prey on children, police say

A Cache County man, 53, suspected of posing as a much younger man on social media to solicit images from juveniles has been arrested for investigation of numerous counts in two investigations, including forgery.

First look: Provo Latter-day Saint temple will have dramatic new design

For half a century, some people have compared the exterior of the Provo Utah Temple to a wedding cake. Those days are numbered.

'Pack your patience': Thanksgiving travel will near pre-pandemic levels

While not quite back to pre-pandemic levels, U.S. holiday travelers can expect to see many more people in airport queues over the long Thanksgiving weekend this year.

NASA launches spacecraft to test asteroid defense concept

NASA launched a spacecraft Tuesday night on a mission to smash into an asteroid and test whether it would be possible to knock a speeding space rock off course if one were to threaten Earth.

How No. 18 BYU basketball is dealing with 'challenge' of national ranking, 4-0 start

Rankings don't mean anything in November, and they mean even less for a team that doesn't keep winning — and that includes for No. 18 BYU.

3 men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's death convicted of murder

Three men were convicted of murder Wednesday in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, the Black man who was running empty-handed through a Georgia subdivision when the white strangers chased him, trapped him on a quiet street and blasted him with a shotgun.

Nebo School District bus driver credited with saving girl's life

Residents in Elk Ridge said one of their school bus drivers is a hero after a very close call at a bus stop.

Ski for less with Black Friday deals from Snowbasin

These discounts won't last long, so get your ski pass cheaper while you can.

Thief steals Utah firefighter's life-saving gear

A local firefighter is using borrowed gear that keeps him safe on his job after someone stole thousands of dollars worth of his equipment from the back of an SUV.

US jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest in 52 years

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century, another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year's coronavirus recession.

Vaccines making Thanksgiving easier but hot spots remain, including Utah

The U.S. is facing its second Thanksgiving of the pandemic in better shape than the first time around, thanks to the vaccine, though some regions are seeing surges of COVID-19 cases that could get worse as families travel the country for gatherings that were impossible a year ago.

Hardware Ranch sleigh rides to see elk canceled for second straight year

The drought has brought at least one Utah winter tradition to a halt.