No. 2 Red Rocks get past 'wild' night to defeat visiting Arizona State

Going into the third rotation of the night, No. 2 Utah had a comfortable lead over a visiting No. 13 Arizona State team.

Remembering a Utah legend who lost his life in the backcountry

Utah's climbing community is remembering a legend among them who tragically lost his life in the backcountry of Little Cottonwood Canyon.

UN defines Holocaust denial, urges social media firms to fight it

The UN General Assembly on Thursday agreed on a definition of denial of the Holocaust, and urged social media companies "to take active measures" to combat antisemitism.

'Winning helps cure a lot of things': Jazz find a way scrap out victory over Detroit

It wasn't easy on Friday — far from it — but the Jazz scraped a much-needed 111-101 win against the Detroit Pistons at Vivint Arena.

Aggie Ice Cream to celebrate 100 years as part of USU

The lines, for much of Friday, were out the door as Aggie Ice Cream celebrated 100 years of scooping up frozen treats with $1 cones.

US and Russia agree to keep talking after meeting on Ukraine

The top U.S. and Russian diplomats made no major breakthrough at talks on Ukraine on Friday but agreed to keep talking to try to resolve a crisis that has stoked fears of a military conflict.

Draper City Council bans private events on much of the city's trail system

The sponsors of the Corner Canyon Half Marathon received hard news when Draper's city council voted this week to nix hosting private events on much of the city's trail system.

Upset man shoots up Rexburg motel over smoking fee, workers say

A man upset over a smoking fee at a Rexburg motel shot up the building, witnesses say.

As BYU looks toward loaded WCC, 1981 team night a reminder of how good it used to be

On Saturday night, when the Cougars host Portland (7 p.m. MST, BYUtv), the real GOAT of BYU hoops may just be in the building.

Parents ask for donations to support families of shooting victims

Parents are hoping to rally more community support for an event Friday night, for the grieving families of three boys who were shot on the sidewalk down the street from their high school in West Valley City last week.

Utah health department amends COVID risk assessment for 'scarce' treatments

The Utah Department of Health on Friday announced it is adjusting the risk assessment process for COVID-19 medical treatments, citing a need to prioritize access to some treatments that are in "extremely limited supplies."

Are Utah legislators 'moving on' from COVID? Groups react to end of mask mandates

Soon after the Utah Legislature overturned Salt Lake and Summit counties' mask mandates on Friday, many criticized the move as a "slap in the face" for health care workers.

US judge blocks Biden federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A federal judge in Texas ruled on Friday that President Joe Biden could not require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Lehi woman's bank account drained nearly a year after smash-and-grab burglary

A Lehi woman is warning others after her bank account was cleaned out by an identity thief who impersonated her at several Utah County banks.

Have You Seen This? Barcode rock song is equal parts weird and wonderful

This is my new favorite band. Not really, but for some reason I love this.

Inside Need 2 Drive Utah, the state's fastest growing supercar community

Need more evidence that the supercar scene is growing in Utah? Just check out all the listings on KSL Cars.

FBI: Letter found near Brian Laundrie's body states he was responsible for Gabby Petito's death

The FBI said Friday that a note from Brian Laundrie found in a notebook near his body indicates he claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's murder.

Ex-Salt Lake police officer admits participating in US Capitol riot

Michael Hardin, a former Salt Lake police officer and Kaysville resident, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge Friday in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Salt Lake high school

A man charged with breaking into a business on 300 West was arrested Friday after allegedly breaking into West High School.

Democratic representative becomes 3rd Utah lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19

Rep. Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, is the third known lawmaker to test positive for COVID-19 recently, after it was confirmed Friday morning that Rep. Mark Strong, R-Bluffdale, also has had the virus.

New CDC study stresses need for booster dose as Utah's omicron surge continues

A new study highlights why Utahns should get their booster shots, one expert said Friday, as 11,601 new cases and 11 deaths were reported in the state.

University of Utah gets prestigious grant for new, transformative program

The University of Utah's newest college is one of five in the nation to receive a $517,000 grant fto create an intersectional studies collective to examine how race, gender, sexual orientation and disability, among other critical entities, intersect.

Escaped turkey evades capture in Bountiful, gains fame online

You've probably heard of the chicken that crossed the road. Not even the fastest chicken, though, has anything on the turkey roaming the streets of Bountiful lately.

Utah House overturns Salt Lake, Summit county mask mandates, effective immediately

The Utah House voted 45-29 Friday morning to end the locally-imposed COVID-19 mask mandates in Salt Lake and Summit counties.

How Texas' controversial abortion law is influencing state policies nationwide

In the wake of the Texas abortion ban, both the right and the left are putting forth legislation that includes a mechanism for public enforcement via civil lawsuit.

A black hole fueling star birth has scientists doing a double-take

Black holes are best known for shredding stars, devouring light and acting like massive garbage disposals in space.

Sneaker artist hosts 24-hour live fundraiser for teen wounded in West Valley shooting

In the aftermath of a shooting that left two teens dead and a third in the hospital, an around-the-clock fundraiser was underway Thursday evening to help the survivor and his family.

Why crews are moving Ogden's raw sewage to Logan

Crews started moving 36,000 gallons of raw sewage from Ogden to Logan to get a new wastewater treatment plant for most of the Cache Valley up and running.

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," died Friday. He was 68.

Why Salt Lake City's mayor says she's willing to give herself an A for 2021

The mayor of Utah's largest city believes Salt Lake City was able to not just survive but thrive amid new hardships in 2021.

Rock star Meat Loaf dies at 74

Meat Loaf, the rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," has died. He was 74.

Herriman man killed in wrong-way Bangerter Highway crash

A 19-year-old-man was from Herriman was killed in a wrong-way, head-on crash on the Bangerter Highway Friday.

Judge recommends Utahn spend his life in prison for murdering his wife

An Ivins man who shot and killed his wife was sentenced to a term of 15 years to life in prison Thursday and a judge said he'll recommend that he never be released.

After George Floyd's murder, his brother Philonise Floyd strives to turn 'pain into purpose'

Philonise Floyd spoke to students and staff at Utah Valley University on Thursday during a virtual presentation that was part of the university's Martin Luther King Jr. week events.

Woman injured after exchange of gunfire in Draper home

A woman was shot and injured late Wednesday following an exchange of gunfire inside a Draper home, police say.