No. 4 Red Rocks dominate in 'Best of Utah' win as Kara Eaker suffers injury

Looking to show its improved talent and depth, Tom Farden threw out three freshman — all Olympians — to start off the Best of Utah meet at the Maverik Center Friday night.

A new kid and new season highs: Paschall, Jazz bench relish opportunity against Raptors

Paschall became a new parent on Monday. Four days later, he almost led the Jazz to an improbable victory over the Raptors.

Island Park crashes involved around 40 vehicles, only minor injuries

Idaho State Police say the massive multi-vehicle crash in Island Park on Friday was caused by a semi-truck hitting a passenger car that was stopped due to low visibility in the eastbound lane of U.S. Highway 20.

Taco Bell is selling a $10 monthly taco subscription

Taco Bell is rolling out what's arguably the tastiest subscription service yet: daily tacos.

Conservative author Arthur Brooks says it's time to depoliticize COVID-19 vaccine

Noted author and social scientist Arthur Brooks says it's time to depoliticize the COVID-19 vaccine, and time for the Biden administration to start over with its public health advisory team.

FAA details 50 airports that will have 5G buffer zones

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday disclosed a list of 50 U.S. airports that will have buffer zones when wireless carriers turn on new 5G C-band service on Jan. 19.

'Pleased and proud': With 8 rotation players out, Jazz can't keep pace with Raptors

The Jazz were missing all but one player from their main rotation. The ending then was predictable, a 122-108 Toronto win.

Utah lawmaker introduces bill to protect health care workers from rise in threats of violence

After hearing from nurses and physicians about their concerns, Rep. Robert Spendlove, R-Sandy, introduced HB32, which he said would help protect health care workers in Utah.

'I'm really angry': Friend of Utah woman killed in Tennessee helicopter crash speaks out

Friends of a Utah woman killed in a Tennessee helicopter crash last month are speaking out because they say the pilot, also from Utah, should not have been flying at all. And Utah prosecutors agree.

Vivint Arena will require masks for all events, including Jazz games

Following the Salt Lake County Health Department's lead, Vivint Arena announced Friday it would be enforcing the new mask mandate for all events at the arena, including Utah Jazz games.

With 3-straight top-40 teams, BYU begins critical week of season vs. Saint Mary's

The Cougars will face three consecutive top-40 opponents in the NCAA's NET rankings beginning Saturday night against the Gaels (8 p.m. MST, ESPN2).

University of Utah students call for more action amid recent racist incidents

A group of upwards of 40 people gathered at the University of Utah on Friday to speak out against what they deemed as insufficient responses to recent racist incidents on campus and an administration that they claim has been "complacent."

Flooding hits western US, winter storm in the east; SLC ties record high temps

Floods hit parts of the Northwestern United States on Friday after heavy rains, while a winter storm brought more than a half a foot in snow in the eastern parts of the country, closing schools, offices and busy roads.

'There is always a picture of him in my memory': How a Utah Marine helped a family escape

An Afghan family resettled in Salt Lake City with the help of a Utah marine following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.

Salt Lake County school districts prepare for mask requirement

Most school districts in Salt Lake County were preparing Friday to inform school communities that students and employees will have to mask up on Monday, under a health order issued Friday.

Lehi couple accused of fraud, keeping man in Samoa to steal more money

A Lehi couple faces federal fraud, money laundering and kidnapping charges in connection with two fraud schemes.

Have You Seen This? The Corgi Nationals is a thing and you need to know about it

There are a bunch of corgis racing one another and it's even more glorious than it sounds.

Entrata founder who sent antisemitic email will divest holdings in company

Entrata co-founder and former CEO Dave Bateman, who earlier this week distributed an email that included claims of a COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy, will divest all holdings in the company.

Judge considers dismissing parents' lawsuit against mask mandate restrictions

A judge is considering whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the Utah Legislature's law restricting mask mandates and the Salt Lake County Council's 2021 vote to terminate a county public health order requiring masks in schools.

Omicron pushes COVID hospitalizations toward record high

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States are poised to hit a new high as early as Friday, according to a Reuters tally, surpassing the record set in January of last year as the highly contagious omicron variant fuels a surge in infections.

Salt Lake City reportedly a finalist to host 2024 Republican National Convention

Salt Lake City is reportedly among the four finalists to host the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Is this one state to blame for soaring home prices in Idaho and Utah?

The western states of Utah and Idaho have been close contenders for top states in the nation for their raging housing markets.

Yet another Utah COVID record: 9,469 new cases, 19 deaths

For the third consecutive day, Utah health officials reported a record in new COVID-19 cases confirmed in a single day, with 9,469.

Layton man says snowplow pushed snow, ice onto his car and through his windshield

A Layton man says a wall of snow and ice crashed onto his car as he drove down a highway last week.

Salt Lake County mask mandate to take effect Saturday

Utah's largest county will once again have a mask mandate in place starting this weekend.

Utah's 'dirty soda' war may give way to a revolution

We don't do everything right in Utah, but we do make a mean dirty soda.

Need a COVID test? Utah changing testing center rules due to high demand

The Utah Department of Health announced it's changing the procedures at COVID-19 testing sites due to high demand.

Man found with 81 pounds of meth during traffic stop in St. George receives sentencing

A Colorado man was sentenced to serve time in federal prison after a traffic stop led to the seizure of more than 80 pounds of methamphetamine – one of the largest seizures in Utah – in a case described as "tragic" involving a military veteran with a combat injury that reportedly led to addiction.

3 Georgia men sentenced to life in prison for Ahmaud Arbery murder

A Georgia judge sentenced Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan to life in prison on Friday for the 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man running through their mostly white neighborhood.

How one Utah lawmaker proposes to conserve water amid ongoing drought

In spite of the snowstorms that have blanketed the Wasatch Front in recent weeks, Utah continues to face water shortages and drought.

Sidney Poitier, first Black actor to win best actor Academy Award, dies at 94

Sidney Poitier, who broke through racial barriers as the first Black winner of the best actor Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field," and inspired a generation during the civil rights movement, has died at age 94, an official from the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.

Police arrest man in 2016 killing of teen boy who threw an egg at him

A man charged with killing a 16-year-old boy in 2016 was arrested in Mexico and returned to Salt Lake City. The victim's mother called the extradition a "joyous moment."

Woman killed in Tooele crash on Friday

A woman died early Friday after a crash on state Route 112, police said.

Police: Man shot in stomach in Ogden expected to survive

A man was shot and injured late Thursday in Ogden, police said.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Morgan County schools canceled Friday due to icy roads

Morgan County School District has canceled its school day Friday due to weather-related issues.

Supreme Court skeptical of Biden's workplace vaccine rule

The Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared skeptical Friday of the Biden administration's authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the nation's large employers.

Parents in Michigan school shooting lose bid to reduce bail

A teenager charged with killing four students at their Michigan high school waived a key hearing Friday, while a judge rejected a request by his parents to reduce their $500,000 bail and get them out of jail.

COVID data: Here's how quickly the omicron variant took over Utah

Utah's COVID-19 sequencing data shows that it didn't take very long for the omicron variant to become the primary strain in Utah. But it's not the only recent trend change.