No. 9 UCLA pulls away late to defeat Runnin' Utes in hard-fought battle

UCLA looked like a top-10 team to start in their visit to the Huntsman Center late Thursday night.

World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga as drinking water, food runs short

More ships and aircraft carrying aid are due to arrive in Tonga in the coming days as the international community responds to calls for urgent assistance.

Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A West to use 'robot umpires' this season

If you have a complaint with the strike zone at Smith's Ballpark, you'll have to take it up with a computer this season.

Year 2: Biden plans more public outreach to Americans, less time in legislative negotiations

President Joe Biden launched into his second year in office Thursday with a new focus on making fatigued Americans believe they're better off under his leadership.

Volunteers needed to open 100 beds ready for Salt Lake homeless

Homeless service providers still need full-time workers, but they've been able to open up two critical emergency shelters.

Knight Rider: How BYU basketball fought off frustration to take down San Diego

Seneca Knight tied a season high with 14 points with five rebounds and three assists off the bench, and freshman Fousseyni Traore added 14 points and 10 rebounds as BYU men's basketball returned to the Marriott Center with a 79-71 win Thursday night over San Diego.

M&M's beloved characters are getting a new look

The candy's anthropomorphized chocolate characters are being made over, and the logo is also getting a tweak.

10 picture books that will help you fall in love with winter

If you've recently received some positive COVID-19 test results, or you're just wanting something fun and lighthearted to do with your kids during this dismal season, we've got you covered. Here are 10 children's books you should immediately put on hold at your local library.

BYU responds to federal investigation of its LGBTQ policies

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating BYU's policies regarding LGBTQ students and whether they are covered by Title IX exemptions issued to the religious-based university.

Here's what Utah Democrats are prioritizing in the 2022 Legislative Session

In contrast to their Republican counterparts, Democratic lawmakers made responding to the COVID-19 pandemic a key legislative priority.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's 2022 State of State message: 'Utah is the last great hope of America'

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox began his second State of the State address on Thursday evening with a call to action for Utahns.

4 Belarus officials charged with air piracy

U.S. prosecutors charged four Belarusian government officials on Thursday with aircraft piracy for diverting a Ryanair flight last year to arrest an opposition journalist

Got COVID-19? How to know if you need to go to the hospital

Omicron may be milder, but the incredibly transmissible COVID-19 variant is still sending a record number of Utahns to the hospital.

Production of 'The Messenger' is unsettling reminder of pandemic

A disease threatens lives and members of the press are reporting about it in different ways. Sound familiar? This story was written before the pandemic.

Thomas R. Lee announces retirement from Utah Supreme Court

Associate Chief Justice Thomas R. Lee said Thursday he plans to retire from the Utah Supreme Court in July to "pursue other opportunities in the legal profession."

Have You Seen This? How have no other birds thought of this until now?

It's estimated that there are as many as 430 billion birds on earth. I'm just amazed that it took so long for one of them to try this trick.

While Olympic venues sit mostly unused, Utah faces a different problem

Olympic venues are the legacy of every host city. But Utah's venues face the opposite situation of many around the world: They are almost too much in high demand.

5 perks of living in a new home and a new community

Living in a new home and new community has a lot of perks and benefits. Outside of the obvious newness, there are a few things you should consider when deciding on building and buying in a new community.

'He left us a legacy': Rick Reese, a pioneer in Utah's outdoors, dies at 79

Rick Reese, one Utah's earlier climbers, died earlier this month at the age of 79. His legacy includes helping create the popular Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Utah exceeds 4,000 COVID pandemic deaths; case counts remain high

The Utah Department of Health reported 11,608 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and 22 deaths, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Utah to 4,019.

Day 3: Legislature poised to end Test to Stay program for schools

The Utah Senate is poised to pass a bill officially suspending the state's Test to Stay program for schools on Thursday.

19-year-old woman sets record for solo global flight

Home! And no longer alone.

'Just Mercy' author urges Utah Legislature to abolish death penalty

Utah is ready to abolish the death penalty, author and activist Bryan Stevenson told lawmakers on Wednesday.

This new group says people of faith are under attack. Here's how it plans to help them

The National Committee for Religious Freedom is hoping to reduce faith-related conflict.

CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversary

The CIA believes it is unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American officials who attribute symptoms associated with brain injuries to what's come to be known as "Havana syndrome."

No. 17 BYU women's basketball isn't just winning, but 'dominating.' Here's why

The Cougars are winning games by an average of 19.1 points per game, which ranks first in the West Coast Conference and No. 11 nationally in average margin of victory. Why so dominant?

Small storm to bring snow, temporarily clear out Utah's smoggy air

A storm heading Utah's way Thursday evening won't produce as much snow as storms did last month, but it will finally clear out the inversion over the Wasatch Front.

Body of missing skier found near Alta ski resort

The body of an accomplished rock climer reported overdue Wednesday night was found in the backcountry near Alta Ski Area on Thursday.

Jury selected for federal trial over George Floyd's killing

A jury was picked Thursday for the federal trial of three Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's killing.

Boise leading the nation in 'hot' job markets as hiring, even amid COVID surge, continues to grow

The hottest city in the US for explosive growth in new job listings may be a surprise, but not to anyone who's been tracking how COVID-19 has impacted the geography of work.

US weekly jobless claims rise to 3-month high

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits jumped to a three-month high, likely as a winter wave of COVID-19 infections disrupted business activity, which could constrain job growth this month.

Pleasant Grove business owner among those collecting goods, supplies for Tonga

A business owner was among those Wednesday trying to gather goods and supplies for the people of Tonga following a devastating tsunami spawned by a volcanic eruption.

Get a job and free education at the same time; Intermountain Healthcare launches new Workforce Education Program

Intermountain Healthcare has launched a strategic workforce education program to invest in the development of their employees and communities.

Utah mask manufacturer finds unexpected lifeline during COVID-19 surge

A Utah company that produces KN95 and 3-ply masks has found an unexpected lifeline in the COVID-19 surge.

Driver arrested after 15 pounds of cocaine found in trunk during I-15 traffic stop

A driver who was pulled over for allegedly following another vehicle too closely and making an unsafe lane change on I-15 was subsequently arrested after officers found more than 15 pounds of cocaine inside the car.

White House defends controversial Trump-era border policy barring asylum seekers in court

The Biden administration defended the use of a controversial Trump-era policy Wednesday that's resulted in the expulsion of more than 1 million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Should UTA service be free? This bill would make it happen

A proposed bill that would make it illegal for any "large public transit district," like the Utah Transit Authority, to charge fares for public transit service. Here's why

Jazz try to explain what's happened (and what needs to change) over losing stretch

This iteration of the Utah Jazz aren't used to these kinds of stretches.