1 person severely burned in West Jordan house fire

One person was sent to the hospital with severe burns after a house fire in West Jordan on Wednesday evening.

'What are we thinking about?' Jazz can't seem to find answers after loss to Rockets

The Utah Jazz have another contender for worst loss of the year.

USU report on Utah women suffering from poverty shows progress, room to improve

A new study revealed that poverty numbers for Utah women have improved, but the current situation of women facing poverty could have long-term implications on the state.

First aid finally reaches Tonga as telephone lines partially restored

The first aircraft carrying humanitarian supplies arrived in Tonga on Thursday, five days after the South Pacific island nation was hit by a volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated communities and spoiled most of its drinking water.

The Sundance Film Festival is back and online once more

The lights may be dim at the Eccles Theater and Park City's Main Street will have fewer cinephiles packing the snowy sidewalks when the Sundance Film Festival begins its 44th edition Thursday night. But if 2021 proved anything, it's that the world's premier independent film festival is more than its ski town locale.

Utah's daily COVID-19 case counts dip from record high, but are the numbers accurate?

Nearly 40,000 new COVID-19 cases and 28 additional deaths from the virus were reported over the past four days, the first numbers from the Utah Department of Health since Gov. Spencer Cox urged most Utahns showing symptoms to skip testing and just stay home.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Salt Lake IT employee accused of leaking police info faces new trafficking charge

A former Salt Lake City IT employee accused of leaking sensitive police information to benefit a sex trafficking ring now faces a new criminal charge.

Utah leaders launch initiative calling for design submissions for new state flag

Utah leaders officially launched a movement to redesign the state's flag Wednesday.

1 dead in car crash on 1-15 near Beaver

A 53-year-old man died Wednesday after crashing on I-15 near Beaver.

Why BYU hoops feels 'urgency to get better' after surviving toughest week of WCC play

What did BYU coach Mark Pope learn from surviving his team's eight-day run against teams ranked No. 1, 34 and 37 in the NCAA's latest NET ratings?

Northern Utah man charged with neglecting horses, cattle

A Rich County man who police say had not fed his cattle in months has been charged with seven counts of animal cruelty.

Kyle Whittingham hires former Utes great Luther Elliss as next defensive line coach

It didn't take long for Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to fill his coaching staff vacancies.

Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a plan it announced earlier this month.

Spread of omicron inevitable in Utah but masks help, health officials tell lawmakers

Utah health officials told lawmakers that the omicron variant of COVID-19 will spread regardless of community mitigation efforts, but masks will slow the spread.

Supreme Court spurns Trump bid to keep Capitol attack records secret

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating last year's deadly attack on the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.

1 dead after being hit by Union Pacific train in Salt Lake City

One person is dead after being hit by a Union Pacific Railroad train in Salt Lake City on Wednesday afternoon.

Have You Seen This? A whale's tail slap misses diver by inches

This is incredible, but it's a little too close for my comfort.

French actor starring in Marvel's 'Moon Knight' series dies at 37 after ski accident

French actor Gaspard Ulliel, starring in an upcoming Marvel miniseries, died Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps, according to his agent's office and local authorities. He was 37.

QUIZ: Real or fake? 7 hacks that can make cleaning easier

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials

The New York attorney general says her investigators have uncovered evidence that former President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" valuations of its golf clubs, skyscrapers and other property to get loans and tax benefits.

'I'm a good kid, I really am,' teen accused of killing 2 classmates tells judge

Prosecutors said Wednesday they will likely charge a 14-year-old accused of killing two fellow Hunter High classmates as an adult next week.

'Our work's not done,' President Joe Biden says at 1-year mark

President Joe Biden acknowledged Americans' frustration as his first year in office came to an end on Wednesday, but said the United States was on track to meet considerable challenges from the coronavirus pandemic and inflation.

Heres why Utah is in a 'unique position' to handle challenges that come with remote learning

Many Utah schools are transitioning to remote learning in the wake of an ongoing rise in COVID-19 cases, which creates challenges for teachers and students. But experts say Utah is in a "unique position" to handle those challenges.

'Don't let up,' wear high-quality masks, doctors plead: Utah reports record COVID hospitalizations

University of Utah doctors warned that although omicron cases may be nearing a peak, the worst is yet to come for hospitalizations.

Now thousands of Utah doctors can prescribe medical cannabis

A program launched Wednesday now allows over 21,000 medical providers to recommend medical cannabis in Utah. Previously, only 800 providers were registered to prescribe it.

Utah man avoids jail time after pleading guilty to Jan. 6 Capitol riot charge

Jacob Wiedrich was sentenced to three months of home confinement and three years of probation on a charge in connection with last year's Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot in Washington, D.C.

House leaders say they likely won't consider bill to overturn mask mandates on Wednesday

The Utah House will likely hold off on Wednesday from discussing a joint resolution to overturn mask mandates in Salt Lake and Summit counties, but say they agree mandates are not the answer.

Former Utah legislator arrested in new child porn investigation

A former state lawmaker, homeless advocate and registered sex offender has been arrested by the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

World's smartest man memorized Latter-day Saint scriptures, lived in Salt Lake library

Kim Peek — the real "Rain Man" — was both mystery and marvel. We neglect his legacy at our own risk.

Gas station owner charged with running 'Lil Wendover' at Roy store

A gas station owner in Roy faces criminal charges accusing him of having numerous gaming machines inside his store.

Advocates ask students to help propel period products bill

Community advocates and lawmakers endorsing a bill placing period products in all Utah schools have turned to students to propel the cause through the legislative session and into school bathrooms.

Utah Senate president tests positive for COVID twice on first day of session

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams spent the first day of the Utah Legislature's 2022 general session in person even though he tested positive for COVID-19 twice Tuesday morning.

Carjacking at drive-thru, shooting are connected, police say

Police say a carjacking at a McDonald's drive-thru in West Valley City Wednesday and a subsequent shooting at a Salt Lake apartment are believed to be connected.

CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom is coming back

The CEO of Better.com, best known for firing 900 employees over Zoom just before Christmas, is coming back to work.

Report: Utah's growth rate to fall, but population will still increase 66% in the next 40 years

Utah is already the nation's fastest-growing state, and a new report published Wednesday finds there's really no signs that'll change anytime soon.

Senate Democrats fail in bid to pass voting rights bill; Romney signals new bipartisan effort

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats suffered twin legislative defeats late on Wednesday in their push to toughen voting rights protections in the run-up to this November's mid-term elections that will determine control of Congress in 2023.

Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in US

Some flights to and from the U.S. were canceled on Wednesday even after AT&T and Verizon scaled back the rollout of high-speed wireless service that could interfere with aircraft technology that measures altitude.

Pandemic poses vaccination dilemmas for pregnant and lactating women

Over the past two years, obstetricians and their patients have faced the daunting task of navigating the safest path for mom and baby through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why didn't lawmakers listen to hundreds of emails they got supporting independent redistricting?

Hundreds of emails obtained by the Deseret News and KSL Investigates team show an outpouring of disapproval regarding the recent, highly controversial redistricting process.

Utah sex offender back in jail after sexually abusing woman, police say

A Salt Lake convicted sex offender was arrested Sunday after police say he sexually abused a woman with a diminished mental capacity.

Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week

The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.

USU studies how better diets and less gassy cows can help with climate change

Researchers at Utah State University are looking at ways to improve the air quality by focusing on methane gas that cows release into the air.