Tradition again: Biden celebrates Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell at Kennedy Center Honors

President Joe Biden celebrated artists including Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell and Lorne Michaels on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, bringing back presidential participation in the annual ceremony skipped by Republican Donald Trump.

Trailblazing agreement made between the Paiute Indian Tribe and Springdale

A trailblazing agreement between the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah and Springdale has materialized. The tribe has donated the rights for people to access their land to enjoy the new George A. Barker River Park trail.

US drugstores squeezed by vaccine demand, staff shortages

A rush of vaccine-seeking customers and staff shortages are squeezing drugstores around the U.S., leading to frazzled workers and temporary pharmacy closures.

Doctors find autism rates among Utah children higher than previously thought

New data from University of Utah researchers shows there are more children on the autism spectrum than previously thought.

Utah company's escape-room-in-a-box puts a thrilling mystery under the tree

Each month, a new adventure filled with cryptic clues, ciphers and puzzles, transports players to a different international city where they solve a riveting mystery.

Watch the First Presidency Christmas devotional

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, their families and friends are invited to participate in the First Presidency's annual Christmas devotional on Sunday evening.

Both Gach scores 19 to lead Utah past Cal in Craig Smith's first conference win

Utah shot just 38% from the field and missed their final four shots of the game over the final four minutes of the game, but the Utes hit their free throws down the stretch to stave off California.

Daddy-daughter singing duo Mat and Savanna Shaw answer 7 Questions with Emmy

EastIdahoNews.com's Emmy Eaton chats with Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter duo from Utah that rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their first song, "The Prayer," went viral, so they continued releasing duets on the internet.

One stop: The Jazz explain defensive stand that won them the game in Cleveland

After everything that happened in the first 47-plus minutes — from losing a 15-point fourth-quarter lead to Ricky Rubio's attempt at a special revenge game — it all came down to one possession.

Have You Seen This? This flopping goalie is all of us right now

It's not every day you see a soccer player flop to draw a red card on their own teammate. But, honestly, I can't blame the guy.

New book by Utah author explores everyone's individual potential, self-worth

"Every single person — whether they know it or not — they matter." That's what Utah author Gayle Holdman hopes her new children's book, "The Piece That Is You," communicates to readers of all ages.

US Democrat Omar: Pelosi to act against Republican for anti-Muslim comments

U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar said on Sunday that she is confident House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will take "decisive action" in coming days against Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert, for remarks about Omar that have been decried as Islamophobic.

Better.com CEO fires 900 employees over Zoom

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg announced the mortgage company is laying off about 9% of its workforce on a Zoom webinar Wednesday abruptly informing the more than 900 employees on the call they were being terminated just before the holidays.

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

U.S. health officials said Sunday that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading throughout the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.

Third party to probe Oxford High's actions ahead of shooting

A third party will investigate events at Oxford High School that occurred before a school shooting that left four students dead and six other students and a teacher wounded, the Michigan district's superintendent said.

USU gets grant to assist refugee, Native American farmers

Utah State University Extension received a $600,000 grant from the USDA to expand and create incubator farms throughout Utah for refugee and Native American farmers.

Utah State to take on Oregon State in LA Bowl

Utah State punched its ticket to the inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl after Saturday's emphatic 46-13 romp of San Diego State.

Edward Shames, last 'Band of Brothers' officer, dies at 99

Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of "Easy Company," which inspired the HBO miniseries and book "Band of Brothers," has died. He was 99.

No. 13 BYU to report to Independence Bowl against UAB

After a 10-2 season with wins over the champions of the Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences, the Cougars are headed to Shreveport, Louisiana to play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

California dreaming: Utes to play Big Ten's Ohio State in 2022 Rose Bowl

Utah secured its postseason destination with a win over Oregon Friday in the Pac-12 championship game in Las Vegas. The only question was who would they play.

'Adapt or die': Mike Conley discusses his evolution to elite 3-point shooter

On Friday in Utah's win over the Celtics, Conley became just the third player in NBA history to shoot 100% from the 3-point line on at least seven attempts.

At least 13 dead after Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano erupts

At least 13 people are dead and thousands are displaced after Mount Semeru, a volcano in Indonesia's East Java province, erupted on Saturday, authorities said.

Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98

Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98.

Utah moves up to 11 in CFP, BYU slips to 13 as 4-team College Football Playoff set

The Utes are Pac-12 champions for the first time in program history, and back in the AP top 10. BYU is ranked 12th, and Utah State is receiving votes.

Criminal charges possible in 'Rust' movie shooting, prosecutor says

Some of the people who handled guns on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie "Rust" may face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer, the New Mexico district attorney said on Friday.

The who, what and when of Utah's winter sports legacy

Utah has definitely established itself as a Mecca for skiing and snowboarding with its "greatest snow on earth." But up until Salt Lake City hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the state remained a largely well-kept secret among winter sports enthusiasts. Of course, now the cat's out of the bag.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: In unexpected twist, Alabama resumes reign at top

Championship weekend never disappoints — and, well, there were a lot of unexpected results to change the makeup of the playoff and the last rankings of the season before the bowls conclude.

University of Utah develops new tool to diagnose cancer using electrical currents

Researchers say a new tool developed by a University of Utah professor can be used in breast cancer screenings at a younger age while reducing risk of radiation exposure.