Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's first year in office is almost over. How are his approval ratings?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's job approval ratings may have dipped slightly a month ago, but they're back up as he heads into the final month of his first year as governor.

101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost

When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell first sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma.

Resort to join growing developments outside of Zion National Park's east entrance

A local company announced Monday plans for a new luxury resort called "Spirit" — located just a mile east of Zion National Park's boundary — that is set to debut its first phase next year.

Education, love will guide Davis District after scathing DOJ findings, new official says

Davis School District's new assistant superintendent Jacqueline Thompson is resuming her career with the district after retiring in 2017.

No tears, just pride: BYU falls to No. 1 Florida State on penalty kicks in first NCAA title bout

Three days after advancing to the program's first-ever national championship match on penalty kicks, BYU women's soccer fell to top-ranked Florida State.

Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID-19, vaccine creator says

Future pandemics could be even more lethal than COVID-19 so the lessons learned from the outbreak must not be squandered, one of the creators of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine said.

Republican Nunes to leave US Congress to head Trump media venture

U.S. Representative Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, will leave Congress to become chief executive officer of former President Donald Trump's new social media venture, the company said on Monday.

Everything coming to Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in December

Here's a rundown of everything that will become available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.

West Valley officer injured in shootout released from hospital

A West Valley police officer injured in a shootout with a man wanted in a rape and robbery investigation was released from the hospital over the weekend.

Temple building bricks can help increase the spirit of Christmas in your home

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.

Why UAB will be motivated for bowl game with BYU, and why the Cougars should be, too

The Blazers reinstated football in 2017 after a two-year hiatus, and head coach Bill Clark has UAB in a bowl game every season in the four years since.

Jack in the Box is buying Del Taco for $575M

Three years after ditching Qdoba Mexican Eats, Jack in the Box is scooping up Del Taco in a $575 million deal.

Missing Draper woman located, police say

A 55-year-old woman who was reported missing by her family Sunday has been located, police said.

Sandy home day care shut down due to drugs, police say

A Sandy day care that was the subject of a child pornography investigation earlier this year was shut down after police reported finding methamphetamine.

Omicron v. delta: Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical

Scientists are poring over the latest data to try to understand who might win the battle of the coronavirus variants, the world-dominating delta or the latest competitor, omicron.

Utah's Olympic bidders say US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games won't affect trip to China

The boycott, announced Monday by the White House, will not affect plans by the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games to send a three-person delegation to China to attend the Olympics next February, the committee says.

Lessons Utah leaders learned from 'American hero' Bob Dole

On Sunday, longtime GOP Sen. Bob Dole died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 98.

7 ways to wrap gifts beautifully with items found around the home

Each year, 4.6 million pounds of gift wrap is produced in the United States with 2.3 million pounds winding up in landfills. This year, try some festive – not to mention financially and environmentally friendly – ways to wrap, using items you probably already have in your home.

Utah reports 3,457 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths on Monday

The Utah Department of Health reported 3,457 new COVID-19 cases detected in the state since Friday, as well as 32 new deaths resulting from the disease.

What the Rose Bowl means to the Utes

It was always Rose Bowl or bust for the Utah football team this season.

4 felonies filed against man accused of shooting So. Jordan officer, severing his femoral artery

A man accused of shooting and nearly killing a South Jordan police officer was charged Monday with attempted aggravated murder and three other felonies.

Idaho sheriff: 'Young man' facing charges after posting threatening TikTok video

In the wake of two recent gun-related incidents at Rigby Middle School, a video making the rounds on TikTok and social media this weekend has parents in the school district on alert.

Utah appoints new state elections director

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Monday appointed Ryan Cowley to serve as the new director of elections in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'

Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday at his trial where he is facing charges accusing him of staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it.

Educators trying to bring resource officers back to Salt Lake School District schools

The Salt Lake City School District has half as many resource police officers as it used to, but that's something district officials are trying to fix.

'That was Ricky right there': Rubio doing same thing in Cleveland he did for Jazz

The beloved former Jazz point guard has found a niche in the NBA as a mentor.

US says it will not send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022

China will take "countermeasures" in protest against a planned U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Olympics if necessary, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday.

Can officials pray in public? It's complicated

A lawsuit over a 2014 prayer vigil in Ocala, Florida, helps illustrate the complicated nature of establishment clause cases.

NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers

All private employers in New York City will have to require their workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the mayor announced Monday, imposing one of the most aggressive vaccine rules in the nation.

Winter returns to Utah this week to help state's slipping snowpack

Winter weather is coming back this week, providing a boost to Utah's suddenly lagging snowpack.

Utah State's title win spearheaded by dominant defensive performance

Defensive coordinator Ephraim Banda told his team "that we will be the best defense on the grass today," and the Aggies were, in every facet

Local leaders come together to commemorate Hanukkah, take stand against hate

As Hanukkah nears its end, local leaders gathered in Salt Lake City to raise awareness and understanding of multiple minority groups.

Fossil footprints puzzle scientists: Bear or ancient human?

Prehistoric footprints that have puzzled scientists since the 1970s are getting a second look: Were they left by extinct animals or by human ancestors?

Car with baby inside shot multiple times in highway road rage incident

A suspected road rage incident on state Route 201 late Sunday resulted in one man suffering minor injuries and an infant escaping unscathed, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Prosecutor: School officials had legal grounds to search shooting suspect's backpack but did not

School officials in Michigan had legal grounds to search shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley's backpack and locker but did not do so, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said on Monday.

Don't make these 5 common mistakes with your food storage and emergency preparedness

Whether you call it "stocking up," emergency preparedness, or a food storage plan, there's never been a better time to start working on a plan to take care of you and your loved ones.

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.

Indonesia volcano erupts again as death toll rises to 22

An Indonesian volcano was active again on Monday, spewing out hot clouds of ash, two days after a powerful eruption killed at least 22 people and left dozens missing.

Escaped from Afghanistan, Utahn now fears every day for his wife who is trapped there

Abdul rarely sleeps more than five hours. At midnight, he paces the hallway of his home in Herriman, hoping his phone will light up with a message from his wife.