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Eric Paschall is making a case for more playing time

01/12/2022 11:47pm
By the time, Eric Paschall drained a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds left in the first half, the thought was probably already cemented in many Jazz fans' minds: This guy should get more time.

Father, daughter seriously injured as train strikes car Tuesday in Millard County

01/12/2022 10:40pm
A father and his 14-year-old daughter were seriously injured when their vehicle was hit by a train in Delta on Tuesday. The driver was an off-duty deputy, and UHP says he failed to yield to the train. Both driver and passenger are being treated for injuries.

Utah climbers rally in support of Little Cottonwood Canyon as UDOT nears decision

01/12/2022 9:48pm
A new short film highlights the battle over Little Cottonwood Canyon from climbers' perspective. A final decision on the canyon's future is expected soon.

'It's weird': With no centers, Jazz lose 4th straight game in loss to Cavs

01/12/2022 9:24pm
Cleveland went on a 21-0 run in the third quarter on its way to a 111-91 victory Wednesday at Vivint Arena.

Utah amping up services as mental health crisis calls increase

01/12/2022 9:01pm
Huntsman Mental Health Institute data shows a 32% increase in Utah crisis calls in 2021 with 4% of those callers directly mentioning the pandemic.

Reports of wrong-way driver on I-15 lead to arrest of woman for investigation of DUI

01/12/2022 8:29pm
A woman was arrested in Iron County on Tuesday after police said she was driving on the opposite side of Interstate 15 between Beaver and Cedar City for several miles.

Mitt Romney says Biden administration failed to ramp up COVID-19 testing when it had chance

01/12/2022 8:04pm
As Americans endure long lines and search stores for a COVID-19 test, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney blames the Biden administration for not ramping up availability when it had the chance.

Test of old Utah rape kit leads to man's arrest in Scotland

01/12/2022 7:35pm
The testing of a backlogged rape kit in Utah has lead to the arrest of a man wanted in Utah County who police say has been hiding under an alias in Scotland.

Investigation finds 'unintentional mistakes' made by Moab police in Gabby Petito encounter

01/12/2022 7:08pm
A report found that members of the Moab Police Department made "several unintentional mistakes" in handling an encounter with Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie prior to her murder.

Man critically injured in Taylorsville shooting

01/12/2022 6:16pm
A man is in critical condition after a shooting during a domestic dispute on South Royal Autumn Circle in Taylorsville.

President Joe Biden pays silent tribute as Harry Reid lies in state at US Capitol

01/12/2022 6:06pm
The late Harry Reid was remembered Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol as a "legendary leader," a hardscrabble Democrat who rose from poverty in a dusty Nevada mining town to deliver landmark legislation from the Senate's most powerful position.

Will Salt Lake County Council overturn COVID-19 mask mandate?

01/12/2022 5:22pm
After hours of public comments from those angered by Salt Lake County's mask order amid Utah's COVID-19 surge, the County Council will vote Thursday whether to overturn the mandate.

Utah implements Test to Stay protocols for many schools amid COVID surge

01/12/2022 4:59pm
The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases has led some Utah schools to implement "Test to Stay" protocols, which require students to test negative before they can attend in-person learning.

Coming home: Former Utes running back Quinton Ganther hired as RB coach

01/12/2022 4:44pm
Off a roller coaster season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, former University of Utah running back Quinton Gather is coming back to his alma mater.

Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang 'Be My Baby,' dies at 78

01/12/2022 4:13pm
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, beehived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain" as the leader of the girl group The Ronettes, has died. She was 78.

'Salt Lake City is in ascension': Ground breaks on what will soon be Utah's tallest building

01/12/2022 3:34pm
Salt Lake City' skyline is about to change in a drastic way.

Inflation surges to 40-year high, replaces COVID-19 as top national concern

01/12/2022 3:02pm
Inflation has been much on the minds of Utahns for months and a new study finds it is now a top national concern.

It might be time to upgrade your mask

01/12/2022 2:28pm
If you're still wearing a cloth or surgical mask when you're out and about, it's time to rethink your face covering.

Kanab man killed in crash on US 89

01/12/2022 2:03pm
A man died Tuesday in a crash on U.S. 89 in Kane County, troopers said.

Southern Utah man becomes 2nd in Utah to plead guilty to US Capitol riot charges

01/12/2022 1:29pm
A Toquerville man who pleaded guilty on Wednesday is the second Utahn to plead guilty to charges connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.

Utah's new COVID-19 case count surpasses 10K on Wednesday

01/12/2022 1:09pm
For the first time during the pandemic, Utah's daily count of new COVID-19 cases surpassed 10,000 on Wednesday as health officials reported 10,220.

Athletes flag the dangers of manmade snow

01/12/2022 12:37pm
Many top Nordic skiers and biathletes say crashes like these are becoming more common as climate change reduces the availability of natural snow, forcing racers to compete on tracks with the manmade version.

Is child care the key to Utah's economic success and solving its labor shortage?

01/12/2022 12:03pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a multitude of challenges and vulnerabilities Utah faces, among those is the complexity and accessibility of child care.

Aging aqueducts and earthquakes: Why millions in Utah could end up without water

01/12/2022 11:31am
Four major aqueducts along the Wasatch Front are the heart of a system that ultimately delivers drinking water to more than 2 million people.

Assistant fire chief in Utah sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to raping fellow firefighter

01/12/2022 11:02am
A former Kanosh firefighter was sentenced to between one and 15 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to four second-degree felony counts of forcible sexual abuse.

Prosecutors identify 3rd alleged fraud victim of 'Shark Tank' entrepreneur

01/12/2022 10:00am
More criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a Utah County man who gained notoriety on the TV show 'Shark Tank' who is accused of defrauding at least three women.

COVID-19 sick callouts forcing Utah restaurants to close days at a time

01/12/2022 9:35am
Utah restaurants are closing for days at a time because they say too many staff members are calling out sick with COVID-19.

This Utah SEO company hit the INC 5000 — 5 years in a row

01/12/2022 8:45am - SPONSORED
You've probably heard about SEO and how it's a good way to improve your website rankings. Helping you find that right groove is what SEO Werkz, a Utah-based digital marketing agency, does best.

All-Star wrestling: Princeton-bound Drew Lang proving self on mat, in classroom

01/12/2022 8:40am
A year after Juab star Channing Warner edged Lang 4-3, the defending state champion earned his revenge with an 8-3 victory in the Ross Brunson Utah All-Star Duals held Tuesday evening at the UCCU Center in Orem.

Industrial propane heater to blame for bus fire that injured 3, investigation finds

01/12/2022 8:14am
According to an investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office, a fire that engulfed a converted bus in Veyo on Dec. 27 was caused by an industrial propane heater that vented overheated gases into the bus.

Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US, Britain

01/12/2022 7:55am
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

Tooele officer shoots, critically injures man who then fired back, police say

01/12/2022 7:34am
Police shot and critically injured a man who they say then fired a shot at them early Wednesday in Tooele.

US consumer prices soared 7% in past year, most since 1982

01/12/2022 6:57am
Prices paid by U.S. consumer jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.

Parents, schools react to simplified student mask exemption process

01/12/2022 6:19am
Tuesday marked the second day that students in Salt Lake County were back in the classroom under a new mask order that includes a simplified process for a mask exemption.