'Ain't nothing changed': Marcus Morris has words for Jazz after they rout Clippers

A week after Gobert was surprisingly criticized by the Minnesota Timberwolves, his teammates were the ones with the target after Utah's 124-103 win over the Clippers.

What the Danny Ainge hire means for the Utah Jazz

When the Jazz announced the hiring of Danny Ainge to the newly created position of CEO of Utah Jazz basketball on Wednesday it came with plenty of questions.

Refugee Soccer bringing the game to Afghans waiting for placement

Refugee Soccer, a group from Utah, is hoping to welcome Afghan refugees to America, through playing soccer.

Biden administration releases previously classified JFK assassination documents

The Biden administration has released a tranche of documents that some historians — and conspiracy theorists — hope might shed light on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Angelina Jolie met with Mitt Romney, other senators. What did they talk about?

Academy Award-winning actor Angelina Jolie paid a visit to Utah Sen. Mitt Romney on Tuesday to discuss several issues.

What is Utah doing to address early childhood mental health?

Utah leaders and mental health professionals met online Wednesday to outline policy recommendations for early childhood mental health as rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, loneliness and suicide among youth continue to rise statewide.

Church finishes General Handbook update, completing 2-year project

Latter-day Saints should "avoid all statements of prejudice toward others" and avoid the use of threatening, degrading, bullying, violent or other abusive language or images online, according to a policy update included in the church's newly completed General Handbook of policies and procedures.

Senate bill includes Romney measure requiring US to craft grand strategy to counter China threat

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, with a key amendment offered by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney to require President Biden to develop a grand strategy to address the threat China poses to the global order.

Salt Lake City approves micro apartment rezone despite protests

Members of the Salt Lake City Council passed a rezoning ordinance to make way for a new high-density housing development, despite fierce opposition from those against the plan.

Aggies announces 14 signees in potentially historic 2022 recruiting class

Blake Anderson and the Aggies loaded up at the offensive line and linebackers positions on Wednesday.

3 common health insurance misconceptions

Understanding the basics of health insurance and how your plan works can help you utilize your plan to the fullest and make more informed decisions when it comes to your health and the care being provided. Don't be confused by these three common health insurance misconceptions.

US COVID-19 death toll hits 800,000, a year into vaccine drive

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 topped 800,000 on Tuesday, a once-unimaginable figure seen as doubly tragic, given that more than 200,000 of those lives were lost after the vaccine became available practically for the asking last spring.

Bodycam videos show tense standoff leading up to police shootout

More than a dozen body camera videos from officers involved in the deadly Dec. 1 shootout in a 7-Eleven parking lot between police and a man wanted for investigation of violent offenses were released Wednesday.

New poll shows most Utahns are back to in-person work, but omicron could reverse the trend

A solid majority of Utahns say they're back to reporting to in-person work on a full-time basis, but the news comes as a slew of U.S. employers are responding to rising COVID-19 infection rates, and omicron concerns, by rethinking workplace decisions.

19-year-old Snow College student missing, police asking for assistance to locate her

Police are asking for help finding a 19-year-old female student at Snow College who went missing on Monday.

Ogden firefighter sues over requirement to surrender medical marijuana card

An Ogden firefighter has filed a lawsuit against Ogden City and the fire department after he declined to relinquish his medical marijuana card and was later placed on unpaid leave.

'Recruiting bump': Utes sign 20 players as part of early signing period

Christmas came early for the Utah football program Wednesday, and that's not because a foot of snow blanketed the Wasatch Front over night.

Have You Seen This? Probably the world's coldest animal rescue

It's always heartwarming when people rescue animals in distress, especially when the rescue itself is downright frigid.

How to keep your kids (and yourself) in good spirits during stressful holiday circumstances

According to an American Psychological Association survey, 31% of men and 44% of women felt extra stressed during the holiday season.

Utah officers hit by car on I-15; southbound lanes closed in Salt Lake City

Two Weber State University police officers were hit by a vehicle and seriously injured Wednesday.

10 cozy Christmas books to introduce to your kids this month

Flip on the fire, pour yourself some eggnog, and read these 10 fabulous books to your kids this holiday season.

Kraft will pay you $20 not to make cheesecake for Christmas

Kraft is using its cream cheese shortage as a marketing opportunity.

Suspect in fatal Salt Lake shooting arrested in Oregon

A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Salt Lake City has been arrested in Oregon.

Utah marks 1 year since first COVID-19 vaccines were given

As Utah marked one year since the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine made it to the state, health care workers reflected on what it meant then and where we are now.

Why BYU got faster during early signing period with 18 new additions, eye on Big 12

BYU signed 18 new prospects, headlined by speedy four-star receiver and track star Cody Hagen from Corner Canyon and former University of Utah defensive end commit Aisea Moa.

How millions of jobless Americans can afford to leave the workforce

People have left the workforce for myriad reasons in the past two years — layoffs, health insecurity, child care needs, and any number of personal issues that arose from the disruption caused by the pandemic.

Jazz hire former BYU great Danny Ainge as CEO of basketball

The former BYU great will be the Utah Jazz's CEO and alternate governor, the team announced Wednesday.

Salt Lake City to require all new city-funded buildings to be more 'climate-friendly'

All buildings funded by the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City will be required to pass a strict guideline to be more energy-efficient and "climate-friendly," agency leaders announced Wednesday.

On a single Kentucky street, the tornado killed 7 children

Fourteen people died in one Kentucky neighborhood, 11 of them on a single street. Entire families were lost, between them seven children, two of them infants.

When will life get back to normal? New poll shows how we're feeling

More than twice as many Utahns as earlier in the pandemic are resigned to dealing with COVID-19 for at least another couple of years, according to the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

2 suspects arrested in shooting of Latter-day Saint missionary in Alabama meetinghouse

U.S. marshals arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday for allegedly shooting an 18-year-old missionary five times in an Alabama meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He ran for president. Now he's running for US Senate. But do voters know Evan McMullin?

He made a decent showing in Utah as an 11th hour presidential candidate five years ago, but most voters don't know what they think about Evan McMullin as he now tries to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charges in Floyd's death

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges of violating George Floyd's civil rights, averting a trial but likely extending the time he is already spending behind bars on a state conviction.

Salt Lake City man alive because son refused to drive him to hospital, doctors say

A Salt Lake City man and his doctors said he survived a heart attack because his son would not take him to the hospital.

In Kentucky, Biden sees firsthand toll of tornado destruction

President Joe Biden walked past debris piled shoulder-high, furniture torn to pieces and homes without roofs and walls during a visit Wednesday to a Kentucky town rendered unrecognizable by tornadoes.

Tall tree topples over on Tooele home amid strong winds

Those living in a house on Tooele's east side had a rude awakening early Tuesday as powerful winds and gusts did their worst.

Utah ranks No. 1 in the nation in these diverse categories

The Beehive State is ranked No. 1 for a whole lot of things. From economic outlook and recovery to places to live, Utah's list of accolades continues to grow. No wonder so many people are moving here.

Colorado gov. declares COVID emergency 'over,' says it's unvaccinated's own fault if they get sick

The Democratic governor of Colorado recently said the COVID-19 emergency is "over" and it's the unvaccinated's "own darn fault" if they get sick from the deadly virus.