'We want peace': Blinken to meet Russian, Ukrainian officials, US says

U.S. President Joe Biden's top diplomat will seek to defuse a crisis with Moscow over Ukraine when he meets the Russian foreign minister in Geneva this week.

Mitt Romney on voting rights bill: President Joe Biden, Democrats venturing into 'deep hysteria'

Sen. Mitt Romney expressed his opposition to the Democrats' voting rights bill Tuesday, including saying those who favor voter identification aren't racist.

Utah doctors, hospital staff 'moving mountains' to beat back omicron surge

Unlike other parts of the country, the surge in omicron cases has not peaked yet in Utah.

Microsoft to gobble up Activision in $69 billion metaverse bet

Microsoft Corp is buying "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard in the biggest gaming industry deal in history.

Utah teachers can apply for federal COVID relief funds for classroom resources

The Utah State Board of Education announced the allocation of $12 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help K-12 public educators get classroom resources for the year.

Fully vaccinated at the University of Utah means a booster, too

The University of Utah has announced a new vaccination requirement that calls for students to get COVID-19 booster shots to be considered fully immunized.

The best ski resorts for families

From little ones learning to ski to adults wanting a challenge, Ogden's skiing has it all.

28 schools in Davis, Weber districts pivot to remote learning due to COVID-19

Two more Davis School District schools announced Thursday their transition to online schooling this week. Now 28 schools in the two districts are in remote learning.

'We have a crisis now': How Utah fares in new report on traffic deaths, safety laws

Utah isn't alone in an uptick of traffic crashes, injuries and deaths over the past two years, according to a national roadway safety coalition.

Rudy Giuliani, other Trump lawyers hit with subpoenas over Jan. 6 US Capitol attack

The congressional committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol issued subpoenas on Tuesday to three lawyers who joined former President Donald Trump's unsuccessful attempt to overturn his election defeat: Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis.

Utah courts will still hold virtual hearings after pandemic, chief justice says

Utah's court system will not fully return to pre-pandemic operations as virtual accessibility has helped more people access justice.

COVID records broken again as weekend brings nearly 40K new cases

Utah health officials reported 39,882 new COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths on Tuesday. On Friday, the daily high for number of new cases cases was broken again.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: How 2 car accidents demonstrate the power of forgiveness, faith

Elder Holland delivered a devotional address, illustrated by the examples two car crashes, to teach on the topics of love, repentance, forgiveness and faith in Jesus Christ.

Have You Seen This? Close encounter with great white caught on camera

It's been said that you're more likely to die from a lightning strike than you are from a shark attack. But statistics are of little comfort when a great white shark swims right at you.

2022 Utah Legislature Day 1: Lawmakers swiftly lock crosshairs on local COVID-19 restrictions

Utah lawmakers kicked off the 2022 general session on Tuesday with words of optimism for brighter days as Utah continues to be engulfed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Utah Senate gives preliminary OK to overturning county mask mandates

The Utah Senate has passed a joint resolution to overturn Salt Lake and Summit counties' mask mandates, but it must pass the House before it becomes final.

Ex-Salt Lake School Board member sent to prison for sex abuse of a child

Joel-Lehi Organista, a former member of the Salt Lake City School Board, was sentenced to a term of 15 years to life in prison Tuesday for soliciting sexual videos from a child.

Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4M after Tenn. man was served a glass filled with a chemical

A jury in Marion County, Tennessee, ordered Cracker Barrel to pay a man $9.4 million after it found the company at fault for serving him a glass filled with a chemical instead of water.

The enemy within: How bad citizens threaten the future of our democracy

There is such a thing as being a bad citizen, even among people we might otherwise think of as good neighbors.

What do rural Utah lawmakers hope to accomplish during the 2022 legislative session?

Lawmakers from rural areas are working to make sure the Legislature can meet the unique needs and priorities of their constituents.

You can now order free at-home COVID tests online. Here's how

The Biden administration on Tuesday quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID-19 tests, a day before the site was scheduled to officially go online.

Democrats to start voting rights showdown with no clear path to victory

President Joe Biden's Democrats will bring their push to protect voting rights to the floor of the Senate this week, where it is roundly expected to fail in the face of united Republican opposition.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah's success aside, Pac-12 football needs immediate overhaul

For all the deserved accolades lauded upon Utah this college football season, the truth is the Pac-12 champion was the best of a mediocre conference.

Fire destroys Utah family's workshop, business

A Utah family's plans to start their business went up in smoke when their workshop caught fire in Morgan County Monday.

AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm

AT&T will postpone new wireless service near some airports planned for this week after the nation's largest airlines said the service would interfere with aircraft technology and cause massive flight disruptions.

What are Utah lawmakers prioritizing in 2022? A lot — just not COVID-19. Here's why

As they head into the 2022 general session Tuesday, leaders of the Utah Legislature have big budget items like water, transportation, housing and education top of mind.

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is is winning awards and turning heads

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recently received some exciting updates that have made an already great small SUV an even better one.

Tonga volcano eruption likely not large enough to affect global climate, experts say

Though massive volcanoes have the potential to affect global temperatures and weather, the eruption near Tonga on Saturday was likely not large enough to impact global climate, experts say.

UHP: Tinted windows lead to discovery of 9 pounds of meth in Iron County

A driver who was pulled over on I-15 in Iron County for having excessively tinted windows was arrested after troopers say they found drugs in his vehicle.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this holiday weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Beijing to offer Olympic tickets to 'selected' spectators

Only "selected" spectators will be permitted at next month's Beijing Olympics because of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers said Monday.

Fiery crash kills 1 on Bangerter Highway; roads reopen following crash

One person died in a car fire that forced troopers to close the ramps at Bangerter Highway and northbound I-15 in Draper Tuesday morning. Those ramps, however, have since been reopened.

Why this Utah center continues to see rising wildlife treatment cases

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah received over 600 more animals than its five-year average in 2021. There were a few human and natural reasons for the increase.