'Shoot, he's an NBA player': Danuel House Jr. looking to stick around for a while longer

On Friday morning, he signed his 3rd 10-day contract with the team. That evening, he went 4 of 5 from deep on his way to a team-high 21 points.

Man who crashed into Clearfield apartment building dies from his injures

A 40-year-old Clearfield man is dead after his car crashed into an apartment building on 101 North Main St. in Clearfield on Thursday.

Counselor shot boy in leg, offered him Playboy to keep him quiet, charges say

A former counselor at an academy for troubled boys in Heber City was charged Friday with giving residents pornographic magazines while he worked there.

'Nanny,' 'Exiles,' 'Navalny' among top Sundance winners

A drama about an undocumented nanny in New York City, a documentary about three exiled dissidents from Tiananmen Square and another doc about Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny won top prizes at the Sundance Film Festival. Winners were announced Friday evening in a virtual ceremony.

Should Utah do more to protect pets from domestic violence abuse? A bill is advancing

The Utah Legislature is one step closer to allowing pets to be included in personal protective orders after the House approved HB175 by a 69-2 vote on Friday.

Jazz don't claim 'moral victory' but after loss to Memphis they feel they're getting closer

The Jazz might not want to come right out and admit they've reached the moral victory point of the slump, but that's about where they landed on Friday.

77-year-old man killed in snowmobile accident in Cache County

A 77-year-old Cache County man is dead after a snowmobile accident on Naomi Peak on Friday afternoon.

Utah ranked in the top 10 states for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls cases

In a national study, Utah and Salt Lake City both ranked in the top 10 of states and cities for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls cases.

Thousands of flights canceled as East Coast battens down the hatches ahead of blizzard

Last-minute shoppers cleared grocery shelves and raided snowblower dealers Friday along the East Coast ahead of a storm that could drop 2 feet or more of fast-falling snow on some of the nation's biggest metro areas, including Philadelphia, New York and Boston.

'Sled Zeppelin' and more: Salt Lake's snowplow fleet now has names

Here are the winners of Salt Lake City's contest to rename its snowplow fleet.

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney tests positive for COVID-19

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, his office said.

US Capitol riot panel demands testimony about 2020 fake electors plan

The U.S. congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol has issued subpoenas to several individuals involved in an unsuccessful "alternate electors" scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in office, the panel's chairman said on Friday.

4 of Utah's 'Mighty 5' broke visitation records in 2021 — is it time to try other parks?

Over 11 million people visited Utah's national parks in 2021, resulting in multiple park changes. So it time for people to try other Utah parks?

Tooele youth leader sentenced to probation for sex activity with a minor

A youth leader involved with a Tooele church was sentenced to four years of probation Friday after pleading guilty to participating in sexual activities with a 14-year-old member of the congregation.

Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption

Forecasting models and warning systems, designed primarily to assess earthquake-triggered waves, did not account for the boosting effects of the shockwave following the January volcanic eruption in Tonga.

Have You Seen This? Utah drill team coaches can't help but dance

When you know the routine, you know the routine — and your body won't let you sit still.

Highlights from the 2022 Utah Auto Expo

More than 350 vehicles were on display. Here are just a few of the standouts.

Utah Senate approves $160M income tax cut, House is expected to cut even more

Utah lawmakers are moving swiftly to cut Utah's income tax rate, advancing a bill taking it from 4.95% to 4.85%.

Woman sent child porn images to 'impress' man she was dating, police say

A Tooele man is charged in a child pornography case and a Taylorsville woman he was dating has been arrested after police say she sent him explicit photos of a child to "impress" him.

Fiscal stimulus powered US economy in 2021 to its best performance since 1984

The U.S. economy notched its strongest growth in nearly four decades in 2021 after the government pumped trillions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, and is seen forging ahead — despite headwinds from the pandemic, strained supply chains, as well as inflation.

Judge OKs agreement to destroy gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse

A Wisconsin judge on Friday approved an agreement by lawyers to destroy the assault-style rifle that Kyle Rittenhouse used to shoot three people during a 2020 street protest.

Utah sees declining COVID cases, rising hospitalizations Friday, plus 10 deaths

The Utah Department of Health reported 6,166 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths on Friday. Hospitalizations continue to rise with 854 people in Utah currently hospitalized due to COVID-19.

New program allows Utah, Idaho customers to offset their natural gas usage

A new Dominion Energy program will soon allow Utah and Idaho Dominion Energy customers an option to reach net zero emissions on their natural gas usage.

Video: Enjoy Yellowstone National Park in amazing HDR

High Dynamic Range, or HDR, video is the most recent iteration of display technology, making images more lifelike than ever. Enjoy a remarkable virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park like few people will ever see, right from your own home.

Utah lawmaker abandons controversial school curriculum bill

A Utah legislator has scrapped his proposal to require all Utah public school teachers to post all learning materials and syllabi for each day of instruction for parents to review.

Utah, dozens of US states say Apple stifles competition, back 'Fortnite' maker

Apple is stifling competition through its mobile app store, attorneys general for 34 U.S. states and the District of Columbia said on Thursday.

'I was meant to be here': Eric Weddle talks about his NFL encore

The Rams needed help in their secondary heading into the playoffs, so they called the former Utes great and 13-year NFL vet to see if he'd pause his retirement for a run at the Super Bowl. The rest is history.

Board of Education committee addresses transgender, gender identity guidelines

The Utah State Board of Education is one step closer to finalizing guidelines Utah schools can follow when it comes to gender identity issues.

Kaysville chiropractor charged with sexually abusing 6 more patients

A Kaysville chiropractor charged in September with sexually abusing two patients now faces 10 additional felonies alleging that he abused six others.

Bidens welcome Willow the cat to the White House

The Biden family finally has a cat.

Mobile providers are shutting down 3G. Here's what you need to know

Mobile providers are opening more bandwidth for their new 5G networks, but to do that they are shutting down their old 3G services which could leave some people cut off.

Defense Secretary Austin says Putin now has full range of options in Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday the buildup of Russian forces along Ukraine's border has reached the point where President Vladimir Putin now has a complete range of military options, including actions short of a full-scale invasion.

What Utah's Republican congressmen had to say to Democrats at home

As part of a yearly tradition, Utah Reps. Chris Stewart and John Curtis made rounds at Utah's Capitol Hill on Thursday, visiting behind closed doors with Republican lawmakers.

Test Drive: Ford goes back to the future with its new mini truck the Maverick

Ford re-entered the compact truck market in 2022 with its new Maverick model, Ford's first new pickup offering since 1983. I did a test drive over a few days earlier this month and I love this truck – a lot.

Man killed in Salt Lake auto-pedestrian crash Friday

A man who police believe was hit by at least two vehicles was killed early Friday near the intersection of 800 South and 900 West in Salt Lake City.

Mother pleads for answers in mysterious murder of her son

Ogden police say Brian Housley is the victim of a drive by shooting that had nothing to do with him. His mom says there must be others who saw something and need to come forward.

Intermountain's HerediGene population study highlights genetic underpinnings behind vertigo

Nearly 40 percent of Americans experience dizziness at some point in their life — a statistic that often leads to devastating falls and unexpected visits to the emergency room.

Bridge collapses, drops city bus into Pittsburgh ravine

A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, prompting rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet while others formed a human chain to help rescue multiple people from a dangling bus.

Draining of Utah County's Spring Lake for repairs sparks concern for feathered residents

Earlier this month, the city of Payson, which owns the water rights at Utah County's Spring Lake, announced it will be drained for much-needed repairs and cleaning. The draining, while warranted, will displace the lake's domesticated birds.