Companies rethink return-to-office plans amid omicron cases

Companies of all sizes are rethinking their plans to send workers back to the office as the new omicron variant adds another layer of uncertainty.

Locals in the NFL, Week 14: Taysom Hill, Saints tops Zach Wilson, Jets in rare BYU QB duel

Taysom Hill completed 15-of-21 passes for 175 yards, but more importantly ran for 73 yards with scoring runs of two and 44 yards to help New Orleans pull away from the Jets.

As violence in Haiti spikes, aid groups struggle to help

A spike in violence has deepened hunger and poverty in Haiti while hindering the very aid organizations combating those problems in a country whose government struggles to provide basic services.

How will the world decide when the pandemic is over?

There's no clear-cut definition for when a pandemic starts and ends, and how much of a threat a global outbreak is posing can vary by country.

Pope seeks diplomatic end to Russian tensions over Ukraine

Pope Francis on Sunday offered prayers for Ukraine, and urged dialogue and not weapons as Russia masses tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine.

Details of Emmett Till killing still a mystery as probe ends

The investigation into the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago ended as it began, with a mystery that might never be solved. All these decades later, it's still not even clear whether the gruesome homicide was the work of a pair of racist brutes or a larger group of conspirators.

South Jordan Girl Scout empowers foster kids through American Girl doll project

A 13-year-old Girl Scout with a big heart is working to help at least 100 girls in foster care feel a little more at home with a very special gift: their own American Girl doll.

Put a fun adventure under the tree for your kids, by a local company

This holiday season, give the kids on your list something truly unique and fun, but also guides them to explore the world and learn!

Rain, snow fall as California braces for brunt of storm

The Western U.S. is bracing for the brunt of a major winter storm expected to hit Monday, bringing travel headaches, the threat of localized flooding and some relief in an abnormally warm fall.

Mysterious grebe downing leaves hundreds of dead birds floating in Quail Creek

As an almost daily visitor to Quail Creek State Park, Kathy Smith has traversed the length and breadth of the entire lake many times over. But despite her experience, she was disturbed by the sight that greeted her during a Wednesday morning kayak trip around the lake.

Jetpacks, flying cars and taxi drones: Transport's future is in the skies

Paramedics with jetpacks, border police in flying cars and city workers commuting by drone all sound like science fiction — but the concepts are part of an advanced air mobility market that is expected to be worth as much as $17 billion by 2025.

What Utah teams learned from hosting top teams in country for Holiday Hoopfest

The highlight of Holiday Hoopfest came when American Fork took to the tournament finale against Duncanville, the No. 1-rated team by MaxPreps.

FEMA chief says powerful storms 'new normal' in era of climate change

Powerful storms like the ones that tore through parts of the central United States this weekend are the "new normal" in an era of climate change, the top federal emergency management official said on Sunday.

New grill combines smoking and grilling in one unit

Lifetime Products, a Utah-based company, has developed a way to do it all with one machine—now you can smoke and sear your food to create tender meals packed with rich flavor.

Anne Rice, who breathed new life into vampires, dies at 80

Anne Rice, the novelist whose lush, best-selling gothic tales, including "Interview With a Vampire," reinvented the blood-drinking immortals as tragic antiheroes, has died. She was 80.

Kentucky tornado toll in dozens; less than feared at factory

Rescuers in an increasingly bleak search picked through the tornado-splintered ruins of Kentucky homes and businesses Sunday, including a candle factory that was bustling with night-shift employees when it was flattened, as the governor warned that the state's death toll from the outbreak could top 100.

COVID-19 hasn't left the NBA. The Jazz, so far, have stayed healthy

Quin Snyder knocked on the desk slowly. It wasn't wood, but his message was clear: Please, let his team's luck continue.

China orders COVID-19 tests for travel with some border cities

China has ordered some border cities to beef up vigilance against COVID-19 with measures such as mandatory testing for travelers, in its effort to prevent clusters caused by viruses arriving from abroad.

The precarious story behind the Tabernacle Choir's new Christmas special

Mack Wilberg knew the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square had a major problem.

Silver alert canceled for missing, at-risk Provo man

The silver alert issued for 76-year-old John Michael Hayden was canceled after he was found safe Sunday.

Will there be enough snow in the West to ski in 50 years? New study has bleak answers

If greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked, Utah's billion-dollar ski industry is in trouble.

7 real Christmas miracles (including some in Utah) to get you in the holiday spirit

As unbelievable as they seem, the stories in this article aren't from movies — they're real. Some of them happened right in our backyard. We hope they bring you the same warm feeling you'd get from sitting by a fireplace under a cozy blanket, listening to Nat King Cole's tender voice and watching snowflakes delicately hit the ground outside.

California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday pledged to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state, citing the same authority claimed by conservative lawmakers in Texas to outlaw most abortions once a heartbeat is detected.

Amber Alert for 4 children taken from South Jordan canceled

The Amber Alert issued by South Jordan police and the Department of Public Safety for four children early Sunday has been canceled.