Barcello helps BYU basketball escape San Francisco with 71-69 win

Alex Barcello scored 18 points with three 3-pointers and Te'Jon Lucas added 12 points to help BYU escape War Memorial Gym with a 71-69 win over San Francisco.

COVID test lines shorter after reservation system installed

Getting a nasal swab isn't the most comfortable feeling in the world; however, at least one aspect of getting a COVID test in Herriman these days isn't so painful anymore.

A digital divide haunts schools adapting to virus hurdles

When April Schneider's children returned to in-person classrooms this year, she thought they were leaving behind the struggles from more than a year of remote learning. No more problems with borrowed tablets. No more days of missed lessons because her kids couldn't connect to their virtual schooling.

Charging hoverboard to blame for Herriman house fire

Firefighters were called to a fire in Herriman Thursday that was caused by a hoverboard that was charging and somehow burst into flames.

No. 6 Arizona runs away from Utah 82-64, Tubelis scores 32

Azoulas Tubelis scored 32 points, Christian Koloko added 16 points, and No. 6 Arizona dominated Utah inside for an 82-64 win on Saturday night.

Businesses react to ruling against Biden vaccine mandate

For companies that were waiting to hear from the U.S. Supreme Court before deciding whether to require vaccinations or regular coronavirus testing for workers, the next move is up to them.

Parents react to Disney's 'Encanto,' call it triggering and healing

The Disney movie "Encanto" has many parents and mental health experts looking deep into the family unit. Two parents and one expert weigh in on the effect the movie had on them.

Overnight visitors restricted in Intermountain hospitals under new COVID policy

Intermountain Healthcare announced changes that say overnight hospital visitors are only allowed for certain patients including laboring mothers, children and end-of-life patients.

Oath Keepers founder pleads not guilty to sedition in US Capitol attack

The founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group, Stewart Rhodes, on Friday pleaded not guilty to seditious conspiracy charges for his alleged role in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron's whirlwind advance practically ensures it won't be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world.

Hostages safe after standoff inside synagogue; captor dead

A man held hostages for more than 10 hours Saturday at a Texas synagogue where he could be heard ranting in a livestream and demanding the release of a Pakistani neuroscientist who was convicted of trying to kill U.S. Army officers in Afghanistan.

Have You Seen This? Man comes perilously close to moose danger

An average human will never win in a fight with an average bull moose — avoidance is key.

Why you should use your IKON pass at Snowbasin this season

During the 2022-2023 season, an IKON Pass gets you seven days of incredible skiing or snowboarding at the resort.

Donovan Mitchell, Jordan Clarkson respond to Rudy Gobert's pointed comments

Rudy Gobert's pointed remarks didn't go unnoticed.

How much do you have to earn to afford Salt Lake County's median-priced home?

In a matter of six years, the annual income needed in order to afford a median-priced home in Salt Lake County has nearly doubled.

Sisters of West Valley shooting victim speak at vigil

Balloons, posters, candles and flowers decorate the area. And there has been a continuous flow of people—family members, friends, classmates, teammates, coaches and strangers — coming to pay their respects.

Why it's cheaper to rent than to buy a home in these Western cities

And a group of finance scholars say all is not lost if renters reinvest those savings in other opportunities that can build wealth over the long term.

Governors turn to budgets to guard against climate change

Their state budgets flush with cash, Democratic and Republican governors alike want to spend some of the windfall on projects aimed at slowing climate change and guarding against its consequences, from floods and wildfires to dirty air.

Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption

The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear.

Lawsuit: Google, Facebook CEOs colluded in online ad sales

Newly unredacted documents from a state-led antitrust lawsuit against Google accuse the search giant of colluding with rival Facebook to manipulate online advertising sales. The CEOs of both companies were aware of the deal and signed off on it, the lawsuit alleges.

Why Utah's Eric Weddle came out of retirement for Rams' playoff run

Eric Weddle didn't have any intention of returning to the NFL, and even less just a year and a half after retiring with the Los Angeles Rams. So why is he back in the NFL playoffs, preparing to face the Arizona Cardinals?

US could lose all flights to China ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Travelers from the United States to China may soon be confronted with the unthinkable: Possibly no commercial flights to China as Beijing tries to keep COVID infections out ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Utah's most infamous UFO sightings will have you believing in the unexplained

Utah, with its barren deserts and dark, starry skies has long been considered a hotbed for unidentifiable sightings. Over the years, there have been more than 1,000 UFO sightings in Utah, according to journalistic data analysis website Stacker.com.

'Don't want to take any chances': UDOT to remove more I-15 light poles over safety concerns

Utah transportation officials say they will remove nearly two dozen light poles on I-15 in Lehi in the coming weeks after one fell last month and four others were found to be unstable.