Bill seeks to add 'trusted adult' in child welfare interviews in Utah

A proposed Utah bill would require child welfare investigators to ask a child whether they want a trusted adult there for support during an interview.

Utah man charged with manslaughter in death of tenant has died

A man facing a charge of manslaughter for a fire that killed a woman in a building that he rented to her has died before his trial began.

Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missing

The U.S. Coast Guard searched on Tuesday for 39 people missing for several days after a boat believed to be used for human smuggling capsized off Florida's coast en route from the Bahamas.

Former Salt Lake slugger Big Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out

David Ortiz gazed at his phone, his pursed lips revealing nerves rarely seen from one of the game's great clutch hitters.

No, this Utah bill is not a UN ploy to force the National Guard to give you a COVID-19 vaccine

"Will your bill allow citizens to be arrested for speaking out against critical race theory?"

Former Moab police chief returns to work in 'transitional role'

Former Moab Police Chief Bret Edge returned to duty on Monday in what city officials are calling a "transitional role."

FAA approves 90% of planes for low-visibility landings near 5G airports

The FAA issued approvals for additional altimeters that allow about 90% of the U.S. commercial aviation fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports where 5G wireless is deployed.

Salt Lake City mayor focuses on affordable housing, air quality in State of the City address

As Erin Mendenhall heads into the second half of her mayoral term, she's setting her sights on continuing to address ongoing and looming crises she can help control.

New charges: BYU professor engaged in 'ecclesiastical abuse' to sexually abuse 3 students

New charges have been filed against a former geography professor at BYU accused of engaging in "ecclesiastical abuse" to sexually abuse three students in his office.

Time for another COVID-19 booster shot? Not in the US — yet

Fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine could soon be available for anyone 18 and older in Israel, but don't expect to see an additional booster shot offered in the United States just yet despite the omicron surge still gripping Utah and other parts of the country.

Do you have a child that struggles in school? This program treats ADHD and dyslexia

It's hard to succeed in school, work or everyday life when your brain feels like it's being pulled in multiple directions at once. But for millions of Americans — particularly young, school-aged children — this is their reality.

'Not a game': Crews warn against pointing lasers at aircraft after 'extremely dangerous' incidents

University of Utah Health officials are warning against pointing lasers at aircraft after two AirMed helicopter crews were hit by lasers twice in the last few weeks.

US COVID case counts peak may be over but not the pain as deaths rise

Even as COVID-19 cases drop and hospitalizations show signs of plateauing in hard-hit pockets of the United States, the still-rising death toll from the omicron variant highlights the trail of loss that follows every virus surge.

Highland man accused of stealing from construction sites

A Highland man has been arrested and accused of stealing equipment off construction sites and attempting to sell them.

'We've never done this before': Why it won't cost you anything to ride UTA in February

UTA is waiving all public transit for its entire system this February. Here's why.

BYU's long-term series with Boise State may be coming to an end, Broncos AD says

BYU's long-term series with Boise State may be coming to a conclusion following the end of the current contract in 2023.

Why small businesses continue to struggle amid omicron surge and labor shortages

An overwhelming majority of small U.S. companies are being battered by fallout from the omicron surge as ongoing pandemic conditions magnify long-running challenges.

Biden's big test: Proving he can rally allies against Putin

President Joe Biden's effort to rally support, both at home and abroad, ahead of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine is just the latest big test of his ability to bridge ideological gaps and balance competing interests to build effective coalitions.

Have You Seen This? The correct way to act the first time you see snow

For those of us who grew up in the snow, it's no big deal when we see it fall — but not so for adults who have never seen it before.

Prosecutors say video shows 3 cops violated Floyd's rights

Prosecutors played videos Tuesday at the federal civil rights trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating Floyd's civil rights as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed him.

What you need to know about water in Utah and why you should care

Gov. Spencer Cox and lawmakers are grappling with the challenges brought on the historic drought that saw severe cutbacks over the summer.

Utah officials report 10 deaths, 6,600 new COVID cases on Tuesday

COVID-19 cases are showing a downward trend, but are still elevated. Utah health officials reported 6,600 new cases on Tuesday and 10 deaths.

Utah Valley University teachers upset with COVID-19 protocols issue censure letter

Two UVU teacher groups on Monday issued a censure letter to the Utah Board of Higher Education, expressing dissatisfaction with the "ongoing mismanagement of COVID-19."

Layton man demanded ride, pushed driver out of car to steal it, charges say

A Layton man was charged Tuesday with trying to steal a car from a driver who refused to give him a ride.

Payson man is charged with attempted rape of teen following sting arrest

A Utah County man arrested and accused of trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a 13-year-old girl had previously engaged in illegal activity with a 15-year-old girl, according to charging documents.

Is the Republican Party now Trump's party?

If there is to be a Republican split in this year's primaries, the anti-Trump faction is crumbling and seems headed for a landslide loss.

Utahn charged with planting explosive under car pleads not guilty

A Utahn accused of placing a homemade explosive device under a car pleaded not guilty on Monday. He and his ex-wife were previously accused of leading a scheme involving numerous companies that took advantage of struggling borrowers in Nevada, according to the FTC, and were fined $18.5 million.

Salt Lake City airport adds new airline service for the first time in 8 years

Utah's largest airport is about to get more airline options. Spirit Airlines announced Tuesday it is set to begin service to and from Salt Lake City International Airport beginning May 26.

Latter-day Saint missionaries follow protocols returning home to Kiribati, testing COVID positive

A large group of Latter-day Saint missionaries became Kiribati's first COVID-19 cases when they tested positive on arrival back home earlier this month after returns already long delayed by the pandemic.

How to access AT&T and Verizon's new super fast 5G networks

Many mobile device users in the U.S. now have access to blazing-fast internet speeds stemming from the rollout of Verizon and AT&T's new C-band 5G networks earlier this week.

Ads claim title thieves can steal your home, but can you really lose your house?

"You have the perfect storm for a cybercriminal to steal your home," states an infomercial making a terrifying pitch for a subscription service that says it can shield your home from title theft.

Pfizer opens study of COVID shots updated to match omicron

Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the hugely contagious omicron variant.

Utah leaders say growth is good for the state. Do Utahns agree?

Utah is typically one of the fastest, if not the fastest, growing state in the country. But new research suggests 2 in 5 Utahns believe future growth will lead to a declining quality of life.

Trump battled the Fed's rate hikes. Biden's betting on them

U.S. central bankers on Tuesday will open their first meeting of the year already in broad agreement that they need to raise interest rates soon, likely in March, to slow the economy.

Coyote spotted in Sugar House raises concerns about neighborhood pets

A Utah man is sharing a message of caution after spotting a wild animal that isn't often seen in the middle of the day on the busy streets of Sugar House.

Business community's priorities to champion Utah's new economic geography

One main goal of the Salt Lake Chamber is to work on ordering conditions such that opportunity and prosperity are achievable for every Utahn.

How Utah can be the model for fixing the nation's supply chain

Leaders from major shipyards and rail yards from around the country visited Utah Monday to find solutions for the nation's broken supply chain.

Krispy Kreme will give blood donors a dozen free doughnuts

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to help combat a nationwide blood shortage.

Police identify alleged motel shooter who now faces multiple charges

Police have identified a Mississippi man as the suspect who allegedly shot up a Rexburg motel over a smoking fee.

Lehi man sent to prison after PPP loan scam nets thousands

A Utah County man is going to federal prison after he was sentenced this month on bank fraud charges tied to the pandemic's Paycheck Protection Program.

'Just do it': Snyder issues challenge to rest of Jazz after reserves put up strong fight

In praising his end-of-bench players after Monday's hard-fought loss, it sounded awfully like Snyder was issuing a challenge to the rest of his club.