What America has (and hasn't) learned since Jan. 6

Utah's congressional delegation ran the gamut of GOP responses to former President Trump's effort to overturn the 2020 election results that ultimately led to the assault on the Capitol.

Bogdanovic, Gay help Jazz get past Nuggets for 'most unique' win of the year

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 36 points to lead the Rudy Gobert-less Jazz past the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Boy Scouts fall short in support for $2.7 billion abuse settlement

The Boy Scouts of America fell short of winning the support it sought from sex-abuse victims for a nearly $2.7 billion settlement that could bring the organization out of bankruptcy, according to court papers.

Fallout continues from Utah tech boss' antisemitic COVID-19 conspiracy email

A profoundly antisemitic email authored by one-time Utah tech entrepreneur Dave Bateman on Tuesday morning led to his ouster from the company he founded in 2003 by the end of the day and is continuing to draw widespread national criticism and condemnation.

Utah doctors warn about carbon monoxide poisoning as winter temperatures drop

Intermountain Healthcare doctors warn that carbon monoxide poisoning can cause permanent damage and urge Utahns to make sure they have a detector and check their furnaces.

Mediterranean named best diet for 2022

It's a winning streak that just won't quit. For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was first across the finish line in the annual race for best diet, according to ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

Davis School District superintendent announces retirement

Davis School District superintendent Reid Newey announced Wednesday to district and school administrators his intent to retire after more than 30 years in education, effective at the end of the school year.

Why was 2021 the deadliest year on Utah roads since 2002?

2021 was the second-straight year that deaths on Utah roadways increased by double digits percentage-wise. Here's what the statistics show.

Overall crime trends heading in right direction but weapons still a problem, Salt Lake leaders say

In their latest update on the city's crime statistics, Salt Lake Police Chief Mike Brown and Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city ended 2021 on a good note but offenses involving guns and other weapons are still a problem.

Elizabeth Smart's foundation joins Malouf to combat sexual violence, child exploitation

Elizabeth Smart announced Wednesday that the Elizabeth Smart Foundation is merging with the Malouf Foundation, a Utah-based non-profit.

Police veteran chosen to oversee safety at University of Utah

A veteran law enforcer in Utah has been chosen to oversee the police department and campus safety at the University of Utah.

Have You Seen This? Partygoers rescue 600-pound sea turtle

It was your typical birthday party until someone noticed a giant creature floundering in the swamp. You've got to see what happened next.

CDC recommends Pfizer's COVID-19 booster for ages 12 to 15

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it expanded the eligibility of Pfizer and BioNTech's booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old.

New data shows uptick in big game animals illegally killed in Utah during 2021

Data released by Utah's leading wildlife agency signals an uptick of big game and trophy animals killed in 2021, but wildlife officials say that doesn't necessarily mean there's a spike.

It takes a great medical team to navigate the cleft journey

Restoring smiles to the faces and hearts of children born with cleft lips and palates is the everyday mission of a team of multidisciplinary professionals at University of Utah Health.

Salt Lake City Council makes leadership change in new, diverse era

The Salt Lake City Council is now the most diverse it has even been. It also has a new member at the top.

US, Germany say Russia poses 'urgent' challenge to stability

The United States and Germany said Wednesday that Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's border poses an "immediate and urgent challenge" to European security and that any intervention will draw severe consequences.

Walmart doubles down on delivering groceries straight into your fridge

Walmart is expanding its push to deliver groceries straight into customers' kitchen fridges, even when they aren't home.

With shortened COVID isolation, Dr. Angela Dunn fears Utah cases will 'skyrocket'

Although the CDC and Utah Department of Health both shortened the recommended isolation time for those who test positive for COVID-19 to five days, Dr. Angela Dunn said she believes that could cause cases to "skyrocket."

Real Salt Lake sold to group led by NBA exec David Blitzer, includes Jazz's Ryan Smith

Real Salt Lake sparked a new lease on local soccer fans' life with a thrilling MLS Cup playoff run to the Western Conference final. Now Utah's pro soccer team has a new owner, too, as first reported by Sportico and announced by Major League Soccer.

Sundance cancels in-person film festival due to virus surge

Just two weeks before it was to be held in Park City, the Sundance Film Festival is canceling its in-person festival and reverting to an entirely virtual edition due to the current coronavirus surge.

Pandemic record smashed: Utah reports 7,247 COVID cases in 1 day

Utah health officials reported a record new COVID-19 cases and deaths reported in a single day on Wednesday, with 7,247 cases and 44 deaths.

She sought justice after years of feeling unsafe, but says the Utah County attorney got in the way

When she met with Utah County's top law enforcer in 2020, a woman says he pitched her an idea to end the harassment she endured for years after ending a brief relationship.

This BYU coach has found a way to connect with his 11-year-son with autism

Ed Lamb talks football all day at BYU. Then he goes home to his 11-year-old son who doesn't talk at all.

Phone store employee accessed customer's explicit photos, charges say

Police say an AT&T employee in Roosevelt who was supposed to be helping a woman move her data to her new device accessed personal photos from the woman.

BYU adds pair of RBs with Cal's Brooks, Stanford's Heimuli (+6 mid-year enrollees)

Call it the post-Tyler Allgeier plan — or maybe, BYU taking another win away from the Pac-12 Conference.

Governor pardons Plessy, of 'separate but equal' ruling

Louisiana's governor on Wednesday posthumously pardoned Homer Plessy, the Black man whose 1892 arrest led to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cemented "separate but equal" into law for half a century.

US lawmakers weigh new COVID-19 stimulus funding

U.S. lawmakers are discussing another possible round of COVID-19 stimulus spending for businesses, seeking to blunt the impact of the fast-spreading omicron variant.

Amid omicron surge, Utah colleges prepare for start of spring term largely in person

From self-serve saliva testing sites to enhanced protocols that ban consuming food or drinks in classrooms, Utah colleges and universities are taking additional steps amid the omicron surge.

Cottonwood Heights homeowner frustrated by delays in replacing dangerous utility pole

If there was something dangerous at your home, you would want to work quickly to get it fixed.

PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire

Pacific Gas & Electric power lines sparked last summer's Dixie Fire in Northern California that swept through five counties and burned more than 1,300 homes and other buildings, state fire officials said Tuesday.

Jazz reportedly set to sign Danuel House Jr. to hardship contract

On Wednesday, The Athletic reported the Jazz are planning to sign forward Danuel House Jr. to a 10-day hardship contract.

'It's not a fair hunt any longer': Utah bans trail cameras, other tech during hunting season

One of the more divisive issues to ever come across the Utah Wildlife Board ended with a rule change.

Troopers close US 6 at Spanish Fork Canyon after fatal crash

One person was killed and two more were injured early Wednesday in a crash on U.S. 6, troopers said.

COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron

The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren't climbing as fast.

'Real-life Lassie': Dog leads New Hampshire police to her injured owner following crash

A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help.

Caught on video: Ice falls from I-15 exit sign, shatters windshield

A driver's dashcam caught the moment a chunk of ice and snow fell from an overhead interstate sign and shattered the car's windshield.

Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95

A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn't be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures resulted in the stranding of hundreds of motorists along a stretch of one of the nation's biggest interstate highways, Virginia officials said, as they defended their response to the gridlock.

Toyota dethrones GM as US sales leader after nearly a century on top

Toyota outsold General Motors in the United States in 2021, marking the first time the Detroit automaker has not led U.S. auto sales for a full year since 1931.

Omicron driving up Utah's COVID-19 cases as jammed testing sites offer home kits

With Utah's COVID-19 cases hitting record highs, lines to get tested are so long that free home test kits are being offered as an alternative — even though the results won't be counted.