No storms in sight: Wasatch Front air quality worsens as high pressure system builds

Inversion days are back, and state regulators are asking Utahns to drive less, refrain from burning wood and take public transportation, if possible.

Keeping him happy: How Rudy Gobert got 8 dunks in win over Blazers

Rudy Gobert has eight dunks and Donovan Mitchell scores 30 as Jazz roll over Blazers

Congress aims to avoid government shutdown with vote this week

The Democratic-controlled U.S. Congress could vote as early as Wednesday to continue funding the federal government, according to congressional aides, avoiding what would be a politically embarrassing partial shutdown.

Proposed mine in Parleys Canyon draws concern from residents

A plan to mine Parleys Canyon has drawn concern from residents and officials in Salt Lake City, who say they feel out of the loop about the project.

Pregnant woman saves man from burning home in West Jordan

A mother-to-be risked her life and the life of her unborn child to save another after a house went up in flames in a West Jordan neighborhood.

CDC updates guidance, says all adults should get COVID-19 booster shots

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday everyone aged 18 years and older should get a booster shot, as it looks to tackle a new and highly infectious strain of the coronavirus that is quickly spreading across the globe.

Utah Highway Patrol responds to rule requiring DUI monitoring devices in new cars by 2026

Part of the newly passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a mandate that requires DUI monitoring devices to be built into all new cars beginning in 2026.

'Gifts from the Heart' is Biden White House Christmas theme

The theme is said to be inspired by people the Bidens met as they traveled the country in 2021.

1 dead, 2 rescued after canyoneering incident in Zion National Park

One man died and two people were rescued by park rangers early Sunday while canyoneering Heaps Canyon in Zion National Park.

Cox family pays 'homage' to Kearns Mansion this Christmas. Here's when you can tour it

Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah first lady Abby Cox are honoring their home's first occupants this Christmas. You can check out the building and the decorations just one day this year.

Bill Cosby prosecutors urge Supreme Court to restore sex assault conviction

Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to reinstate Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, complaining the verdict was thrown out over a questionable agreement that the comedian claimed gave him lifetime immunity.

Have You Seen This? Well, that's one way to get your tooth extracted

What does it feel like to be hit by an NFL lineman? Ask this guy's tooth.

UHP identifies Arizona man killed in Summit County crash that led to large drug bust

A man hit by a car in Summit County over the weekend has died, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. The same crash also led to a separate investigation after troopers say about 200 pounds of marijuana was found in the car.

What Dr. Anthony Fauci says about a Utah congressman's bill that bears his name

Dr. Anthony Fauci poked back at a Utah congressman's legislation that bears the name of the nation's top infectious disease expert in a CBS News interview.

Local Ronald McDonald House seeks holiday help for families impacted by serious illness, injury

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area (RMHC) is asking everyone to #ShineYourLight this holiday season. Ronald McDonald House Charities serves as a home-away-from-home for children and their families who are battling illness and injury.

Amid speculation, Kyle Whittingham says he's not considering retirement

It was almost a throwaway question at the end of Kyle Whittingham's weekly press conference Monday.

Salt Lake man charged with sexually assaulting 3 young girls

A Salt Lake man who prosecutors say sexually assaulted three young girls who sneaked out of a house during a sleepover was charged with 10 felony crimes on Monday.

Omicron brings COVID-19 vaccine inequity 'home to roost'

The omicron variant is a reminder of what scientists have warned for months: The coronavirus will thrive as long as vast parts of the world lack vaccines.

He ordered a letterman jacket but couldn't afford it. His brother found it 28 years later

When it came time to pick up his high school letterman jacket, his mother told him they didn't have the money to buy it.

Bryce Canyon to increase backcountry fees, make changes to reservations

Some increased fees and campground reservation changes are coming to Bryce Canyon National Park next year, after large crowds returned to the park in 2021.

Should Utah be worried about the COVID omicron variant?

A University of Utah doctor said Monday that it's likely a "given" the omicron variant will hit Utah — but he also said there's no reason to panic. Utah health officials reported 2,476 new COVID-19 cases since Friday, as well as 21 deaths.

America's birth rate problem may only be getting worse

Pew Research Center says a growing share of adults don't want to have kids — and some who have kids don't want more.

Ghislaine Maxwell targeted young girls for abuse, prosecutor says

Opening statements began Monday in the sex abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, who is accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for late financier Jeffrey Epstein to abuse.

Charges: Utah man put meth in ex's coffee

A Hyrum man was charged Monday with putting methamphetamine in his ex-girlfriend's coffee.

Cougar cagers climb to 12th in AP poll, BYU women debut at 21 with combined 13-0 start

The good times keep rolling for BYU basketball, which climbed six spots to No. 12 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 after a 6-0 start and road win over in-state rival Utah.

Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 word of the year

With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.

At Jussie Smollett trial, Osundairo brothers take center stage

Two brothers stand at the center of an alleged hate crime that prosecutors will lay before jurors when the trial of Jussie Smollett begins this week.

Jack Dorsey is stepping down as CEO of Twitter

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and public face of Twitter, will step down from his role as CEO, effective immediately, the company announced Monday.

South Jordan family describes 'miracle' following Thanksgiving Day crash

A South Jordan family jolted out of their home Thanksgiving night after a car suddenly plunged over an edge and into their backyard. What happened next, they say, was a miracle.

New omicron COVID variant cause for concern, not panic, Biden tells US

President Joe Biden called the new COVID-19 variant omicron a cause for concern but "not a cause for panic" Monday and said he was not considering any widespread U.S. lockdown.

Teen who endured tragedy finds success through online education

Utah Online School emphasizes student success by tailoring learning to individual student needs with the support of certified teachers, adult mentors, and counselors. Best of all, UOS is an accredited public school, free to Utah students.

Man killed by police after allegedly attacking father, charging at officers

A man was shot and killed by police late Sunday after allegedly attacking his father with a knife and charging at officers, police said.

Coach Kim: Stop the cycle of wrongdoing in your relationship

In this edition of LIFEadvice, Coach Kim shares a few suggestions for changing the cycle of offense and blame and making your relationship richer.

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.

2 dead in crash on Main Street in Sunset

Two people died when their vehicles collided on Main Street in Sunset Sunday evening, police said.

Life after Afghanistan: The soccer player

As a teen in Afghanistan, Mohammad Tamim Solhadost was obsessed with soccer. Now a refugee in Utah, he plays soccer in parks after the harrowing journey to the U.S.

Cyber Monday spending expected to slow as shoppers see fewer deals

U.S. retailers are estimated to generate online sales of up to $11.3 billion on Cyber Monday, a decline in growth from a year earlier as fewer discounts and limited choices due to global supply chain disruptions deter shoppers.