Williams' buzzer beater lifts Santa Clara to improbable home win over BYU

Jalen Williams finished with a game-high 26 points for the Broncos, who beat BYU for the first time since 2017.

Meet 190-year-old Jonathan, the world's oldest-ever tortoise

When Jonathan the giant tortoise was born, Queen Victoria was just a teenager.

Wisconsin man sentenced in sex trafficking of Utah teen; 2nd man arrested

Two Wisconsin men are in custody accused of trafficking a Utah teen for prostitution. One of the men, who pleaded guilty to the charges against him, was sentenced this week.

2 bills targeting school curriculum expose rift between Utah educators, parents rights organization

Two bills under consideration by the Utah Legislature would require school boards and charter school boards to give parents more input in school curriculum decisions.

What you should know about taking an at-home COVID-19 test

A self-test can be a convenient solution. But who are self-tests right for? And how do you use them correctly?

Hiring and keeping workers amid the 'Great Resignation'

With an ongoing worker shortage, companies are having to get creative to hire and keep workers.

Coast Guard suspends search for migrants who were on capsized boat off Florida

The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants lost at sea off Florida.

'Friends don't let friends go hungry': Weber High School student clubs open food pantry

Weber High School students who are suffering from food insecurity will now have a resource to access food through their school, thanks to the work of Weber High School student clubs.

$5M University of Utah fund set to turbocharge startups, real-world student experiences

Finding success in startup companies could get a lot easier thanks to a novel $5 million investment at the University of Utah.

Have You Seen This? LeBron causes rookie's brain to malfunction

LeBron James has won four NBA championships and has two Olympic gold medals on his mantle, but he obviously doesn't have a teaching certificate.

Scheduling rivals Utah, Utah State a priority as Holmoe prepares BYU for Big 12 move

In a wide-ranging conversation with local media Thursday afternoon, athletic director Tom Holmoe spoke heavily about the Cougars' forthcoming move to the Big 12 Conference in 2023, and what that means for scheduling, recruiting and resources going forward.

Russia keeps door open to talks on Ukraine, US 'unified' in its resolve

Russia said on Thursday it was clear the United States was not willing to address its main security concerns in their standoff over Ukraine, but kept the door open for further dialogue.

Woman accused of stealing luggage from Salt Lake airport

A woman accused of stealing luggage from the baggage carousels at the Salt Lake International Airport was arrested Wednesday.

Michigan school shooting suspect to pursue insanity defense

A teenager charged with killing four students at a Michigan high school will pursue an insanity defense.

Cache County School District shortening school day amid 'unprecedented' absenteeism

Cache County School District on Wednesday night announced that it would be adjusting their school schedule, releasing preschool through high school students 45 minutes earlier than their typical schedule beginning on Jan. 31.

If you want to sell your home fast and for the most money, avoid these common blunders

Selling a home is likely among the biggest financial transactions of your life, so you don't want to rush things and risk leaving oodles of cash on the table. If you're hoping to sell your home for as much as you can and as quickly as possible, here are a few common mistakes to avoid.

New operator brought in for Parleys Canyon mining plan — but will it face an uphill battle?

A national company was selected to run a controversial mining plan in Parleys Canyon. As it pushes forward with the project plan, it may run into new regulation hurdles.

Police looking for 2 who used pellet gun to shoot teen with autism in Magna

Unified police are asking for the public's help in identifying two people who shot a boy who has autism in the back with either a BB or pellet gun.

Gov. Spencer Cox explains taxpayer-funded security project at his Fairview home

Gov. Spencer Cox explains why taxpayers are paying for a security project at his home in the central Utah town of Fairview.

Salt Lake attorney sent to prison for taking money from clients, lying to bankruptcy court

A Salt Lake City attorney was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to stealing money from clients and lying to a bankruptcy court.

Intermountain doctor shares when an ER visit is advised as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise

Utah health officials on Thursday reported 7,033 new cases of COVID-19, along with six deaths.

Body pulled from Jordan River in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake police are investigating after a body was spotted and pulled from the Jordan River near 700 North on Thursday.

St. George woman pleads guilty to illegally portraying herself as a doctor

A southern Utah woman who was licensed to practice acupuncture has pleaded guilty to portraying herself as a doctor, during which time prosecutors say she issued more than 2,100 prescriptions to patients.

Salt Lake police say gun thefts up 24%

The Salt Lake City Police Department is urging residents to keep their guns secure, reporting that gun thefts have been increasing in the city.

The forever mask and the coming 'cold' war

Hang on to your N95s. This conflict may survive the pandemic.

Blood test could reveal risk of having long-term health effects of COVID-19

While long COVID-19 continues to cause medical problems for thousands of Utahns, new research suggests a blood test could one day help determine a person's risk for the perplexing condition.

Mitchell may be back this weekend — plus updates on Gobert and House

Jazz hope Donovan Mitchell will be able to suit up again this weekend.

Biden vows to name Black woman to US Supreme Court by end of February

President Joe Biden on Thursday said he plans to name a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer by the end of February and reiterated his intention to nominate a Black woman for the first time to serve on the highest U.S. judicial body.

BYU, other Latter-day Saint schools requiring temple recommends for new Latter-day Saint hires

Starting Thursday, all Latter-day Saints hired to work at BYU, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Ensign College and BYU-Pathway Worldwide will need "to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend."

Tom's program: In move from Marsdens, Tom Farden taking Red Rocks 'to another level'

As Tom Farden attempts to make his mark on the program in his third season as the sole head coach, he's got the support of the ones that came before him.

After a pandemic slump, Girl Scouts hope to sweeten sales with new flavor — Adventurefuls

The Girl Scouts of Utah have kicked off cookie season with the introduction of the new Adventurefuls cookie, a brownie inspired cookie equal parts crumble and crisp.

'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider's history-making run ends

"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider's dazzling streak is over, snapped Wednesday by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money.

US weekly jobless claims fall for the first time in a month

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week following three straight increases amid a surge in cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19.

5 tips for ordering a new car

While there isn't an end in sight (yet) for the slowed vehicle production, there is a way to get the car you want for the price you want: ordering from the manufacturer. It's something that's becoming a more popular option for those looking to upgrade their ride.

Utah man sentenced to up to 45 years in prison in child pornography case

A 24-year-old Enoch, Iron County, resident has been sentenced to up to 45 years in prison for possessing child pornography.

'A counterfeit promise': Brenda Lafferty's sister urges Utah to finally ditch the death penalty

A Republican lawmaker from southern Utah says one woman's experience is part of his motivation to propose HB147, a ban on the death penalty in front of legislators now.

Free N95 masks coming to Utah to fight COVID-19 — but when?

Some of the independent and chain pharmacies started receiving the free N95 masks promised by the White House, but others don't know when — or if — they'll receive them.

Utah State breaks losing streak with win over rival San Diego State

The Aggies offense came alive on Wednesday night as Utah State surged to a 75-57 win over San Diego State.