Holiday season is a peak time for heart attacks. Here's how to stay healthy

The holiday season can lead to an unwanted health risk. Heart attacks peak in December and January. A Central Utah doctor said there are simple ways to stay healthy, including taking time to wind down each day and exercising.

'Stop the attacks': Tribal leaders, activists plead for end to 'political football' over Utah monuments

As it appears that Utah may challenge the recent restoration of two national monuments in the state, tribal leaders and activists are calling for an end to the back-and-forth battle.

Hot little planet as dense as iron zips around red dwarf star

Scientists have spotted one of the smallest planets ever discovered outside our solar system, a scorching-hot world a bit larger than Mars and just about as dense as pure iron zooming around its home star every eight hours.

Staffing shortage at Utah State Hospital reaches 'critical state'

There's a staffing crisis at the Utah State Hospital. Administrators say they are losing employees and doing everything they can to stop it.

Utah high school band, orchestra students arrive in Hawaii to perform at Pearl Harbor

Uintah High School band and orchestra students are finally headed to Hawaii to perform during the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. They sold chocolate bars to raise money for the trip.

Utah's Hogle Zoo introduces its newest resident — Sasha the Amur tiger

Utah's Hogle Zoo on Wednesday introduced its newest resident. Sasha is a 2-year old female Amur tiger that came from Rolling Hills Zoo in Kansas and is said to be acclimating well in her new habitat.

Christkindlmarkt opens at This is the Place Heritage Park

The popular German Christmas Market Christkindlmarkt launched this week with 10th anniversary festivities underway at This is the Place Heritage Park.

A national report ranked Utah last for women again. What can be done to change it?

A report from WalletHub found Utah ranked dead last when assessed on metrics measuring women's equality, and a new paper from Utah State analyzes what can be done.

12 of the best holiday gifts for people who love cars

Looking for the perfect gift for the car lover in your life? Check out our updated guide to all the best gifts this holiday season.

Deal reached to reduce Yellowstone's bison herd by 600-900

Officials have agreed to allow as many as 900 bison from Yellowstone National Park to be shot by hunters, sent to slaughter or placed in quarantine this winter in a program that seeks to prevent the animals from spreading a disease to cattle.

Here's how gamers are scoring video consoles during a global shortage

What can you do to get your hands on a video game console in a year when they are particularly hard to come by?

Utah school assembly addressing racism erupts into its own controversy

Following an incident of a student wearing blackface, an assembly at Sky View High School addressing racism erupted into an all new controversy at the northern Utah school.

Have You Seen This? Would-be felon bear attempts grand theft auto

This is too far, bears. Too far.

'Recharge the butane tank': Former BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall to step down at Virginia

After six seasons in the ACC, Bronco Mendenhall's time at Virginia is coming to a close.

Chad and Lori Daybell trial set for January 2023

The Chad and Lori Daybell trial is now scheduled to begin in January 2023 in Boise at the Ada County Courthouse.

Instagram-worthy Christmas light displays you can't miss at Thanksgiving Point's Luminaria

This year, transport your family to another world full of all the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the holidays. Visit Luminaria, Utah's biggest light display in the Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point.

Longtime Utah representative, House chair of redistricting committee, leaves Legislature

After 20 years in the Utah House of Representatives, Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, is resigning to take on a new role as the assistant director of legislative affairs for the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Homeward bound: No. 11 BYU volleyball excited to open NCAA Tourney in fieldhouse

The 11th-seeded Cougars will host the first round in Provo at 7 p.m. MT Friday against Boise State. Utah and Utah Valley will open the subregional at 5 p.m. MT, with both matches streaming on ESPN+.

Utah officer charged with crashing patrol car while on fentanyl

A Unified police officer, who resigned from the department in August, was charged Thursday with driving his patrol car while on fentanyl and crashing into a freeway barrier.

US Army and FAA investigating military flyover of NFL game

A military inquiry is underway to determine if a combat aviation brigade violated any FAA rules when they flew very low over a stadium during a game between the Tennessee Titans and the New Orleans Saints.

More minority faces in film, TV, music as audiences demand diversity

More minorities are showing up in mainstream U.S. entertainment, from films and TV to music, as audiences demand stories that reflect the world's diversity, showing that inclusion is good business, industry executives said.

GivingTuesday: Record $2.7B raised during day of generosity

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have seen slight declines this year, but GivingTuesday generated a new record for giving.

US will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico

Migrants seeking to enter the U.S. will again have to stay in Mexico as they await immigration hearings, as the Biden administration resumes the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Utah COVID-19 cases top 600,000; another 1,981 reported Thursday

Utah COVID-19 cases have now topped 600,000 during the pandemic. Another 1,981 new cases were reported Thursday.

Omicron could cause 'significant problems' for global economy, Yellen says

The omicron variant of COVID-19 could slow global economic growth by exacerbating supply chain problems and depressing demand, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.

Young Sophia benefits from Primary Children's Hospital dance, music therapy program

It's been proven, kids are empowered through Music and Art Therapies to manage pain, express emotion, and keep a positive attitude during a hospital stay.

Omicron confirmed in man who attended NYC anime convention

A man who attended an anime convention in New York City in late November tested positive for the omicron variant of the coronavirus when he returned home to Minnesota, marking the second case of the variant in the U.S. A third case was also reported in Colorado.

Police recover personal information on dozens of people, 100 gift and debit cards during arrest

Three people from Nevada are being held without bail following a call reporting a retail theft that subsequently led to the recovery of more than 100 gift and debit cards, as well as documents listing the personal information of more than 75 individuals.

Suspect in Waukesha parade carnage says he feels 'demonized'

The man accused of driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee, killing six people and injuring dozens, said Wednesday that he feels like he's being "demonized."

The government wants this word removed from hundreds of places in the West

Both federal and state governments are making changes to expedite the painstaking process of removing offensive names from landmarks across the West.

'This is why we play this schedule': Where BYU goes after humbling loss to Utah Valley

That's why you play games like the one BYU did Wednesday night, an in-state contest against a team located 4.7 miles to the north against whom a win would be the biggest in program history.

Tests indicate antibody drug works against omicron, GlaxoSmithKline says

Laboratory analysis of the antibody-based COVID-19 therapy GlaxoSmithKline is developing with U.S. partner Vir has indicated the drug is effective against the new omicron variant, the British drugmaker said on Thursday.

US jobless claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week even though the U.S. job market has been rebounding from last year's coronavirus recession.

Why a University of Utah doctor gave the new COVID-19 pill a thumbs down

A University of Utah Health infectious diseases doctor said it was a difficult decision to vote against recommending authorization of the first pill treatment for COVID-19.

US Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown, sends to Biden for signature

The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a bill to fund the government through mid-February, averting the risk of a shutdown for now.

Why this Utah museum wants you to help researchers track squirrels

Utah researchers want your help as they understand the habits of a squirrel species that has only been in the state for a decade.

Getting an MRI on your own could save you money—and get you treated faster

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

President Joe Biden is set to kick off a more urgent campaign for Americans to get COVID-19 booster shots Thursday as he unveils his winter plans for combating the coronavirus and its omicron variant with enhanced availability of shots and vaccines but without major new restrictions.

Prosecutors refute allegations made by Lori Daybell's attorney, ask judge to issue sanctions

Prosecutors are strongly refuting claims made by Lori Vallow Daybell's defense attorney and are asking a judge to issue sanctions against him.

Neither Santa nor Grinch: Biden believes shelves will be stocked for Christmas

President Joe Biden promised on Wednesday that rising prices and goods shortages will ease somewhat even as the United States approaches the holiday season.

'Take care of yourselves': Utah mayor urges caution, vaccination as omicron emerges in US

As the U.S. confirmed its first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant, SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall urged residents of Utah's capital city to take precautions and get vaccinated.