Sandy woman killed in Summit County hunting accident

A woman killed in a tragic hunting accident Monday near Echo Canyon was identified Tuesday as Lynette Billeter of Sandy.

Utah State handles Air Force at home for 3rd straight win

The Aggies shot 62% from the field in their grudge match with the Falcons.

How fees, growing restrictions are reshaping Utah's government records law

Public interest in government operations is at an all-time high. With that increased interest, KSL Investigators found some citizens frustrated by government agencies' pushback over public records.

Is Utah's arts and culture industry on the road to recovery?

Utah's cultural industry was the second hardest hit industry in 2020 by COVID-19 but the previously $19.3 billion industry may be on the road to recovery, a new Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report says.

Native American tribes reach $590M settlement over opioids

Native American tribes in the U.S. have reached settlements over the toll of opioids totaling $590 million with drug companies.

New Utah partnership offers college readiness scholarships to Latinos

Western Governors University Academy on Tuesday announced a partnership with Suazo Business Center that will provide Utahns from Hispanic, Latino and other underserved communities with college-readiness education scholarships.

Doctors: 'Stealth variant' found in Utah, not expected to create another surge

Five cases of BA.2, a subvariant of omicron, have been sequenced in Utah.

Columbine survivor uses tragedy to start 'chain reaction of kindness'

Columbine High shooting survivor Craig Scott told a crowd at Riverton High Monday night how he changed the trajectory of his life following the tragic shooting that took the life of his sister.

Will Neil Young's protest exit hurt Spotify's long-term business prospects?

Rock legend Neil Young's exit from audio streaming platform Spotify's playlists, in protest of questionable COVID-19-related information discussed on podcaster Joe Rogan's show, cost the company over $2 billion in market losses last week.

House approves bill that could make it more costly to request public records

The Utah House has passed a bill that would limit "vexatious requests" for government documents, potentially making requests more costly for some who frequently ask for records.

It's Signing Day (again): Here's what to expect from BYU beginning Wednesday

The Cougars will welcome the newest recruits to the football program beginning Wednesday with the opening day of the NCAA's traditional signing period, but don't expect a full 25-player class to arrive, either.

Weber State officer cleared of wrongdoing after hitting, killing man with patrol car

The Weber County Attorney's Office won't file charges against Weber State police officer Paul Tavake, who fatally struck William Casselman on Sept. 30, 2021, along Washington Boulevard in Ogden.

Should Utah repeal its state sales tax on food? Here's why it likely won't happen

A dozen Democratic lawmakers, advocates — and one Republican — huddled in the cold outside of the Utah Capitol to call for a repeal of the state's food tax.

Study: 99M-year-old flowers found preserved in amber bloomed at feet of dinosaurs

Flowers preserved in globs of amber suggest that some flowering plants in South Africa today have remained unchanged for 99 million years, a new study reveals.

University of Utah's black hole discovery shines a light on how galaxies are formed

Astronomers, including researchers from the University of Utah, have discovered one of the only confirmed intermediate-mass black holes.

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

Pfizer on Tuesday asked the U.S. to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5, potentially opening the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots as early as March.

Have You Seen This? Best dunks you'll ever see on a mini hoop

Mini hoop or no, these are awesome dunks.

IRS asking some Utah taxpayers to refile their 2020 returns

Utah taxpayers who paid their taxes almost a year ago say they're now getting letters from the Internal Revenue Service, asking them to file their 2020 returns immediately.

Prison ordered for man who robbed, fatally punched man

A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to prison on robbery and homicide charges after fatally punching a man in Salt Lake City in May 2021.

Utah representative becomes 4th to test positive for COVID-19 during session

Rep. Mike Winder announced he has joined several other Utah legislators who have tested positive for COVID-19 during the new legislative session.

Warrant issued for Utahn charged with assaulting girl walking to the store

An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl who was walking to a store in Orem.

Man hospitalized with burns from Taylorsville house fire

A Taylorsville man suffered second- and third-degree burns in a house fire on Tuesday, according to firefighters.

Utah with more than 70 athletes at Olympics, few bigger than Salt Lake's Nathan Chen

Here's the complete list of native Utahns and those who live and train in Utah that will compete with Team USA, courtesy of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation and Utah Sports Commission.

Case of BYU student hit, killed by deputy sent to another agency

The case involving a Utah County sheriff's deputy who hit and killed a BYU student while responding to a SWAT standoff is now in the hands of the Summit County Attorney's Office to determine whether criminal charges should be filed.

In the war over faith-based foster care agencies, is an end finally in sight?

After a Supreme Court victory in June, faith-based foster care agencies seem to have the upper hand in ongoing legislative and legal battles.

Putin offers more talks with West to defuse Ukraine tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands.

National Guard sends 50 to Utah care facilities as officials report 20 more COVID deaths

UDOH has requested help from the National Guard to assist long-term care facilities around the state dealing with staff shortages caused by omicron.

2 men face 11 charges in sex assault of intoxicated teens

Two Salt Lake County men were charged Tuesday with eight felonies accusing them of sexually assaulting two teen girls who police say were heavily intoxicated.

Patrick Kinahan: Uncertain future won't impact Jazz legacy for Ingles

In the final year of his contract and now facing a long rehabilitation after suffering a major knee injury, Joe Ingles may have played his last game with the Utah Jazz.

University board approves first step toward proposed $61.8M football indoor facility

On the heels of the recently completed renovation of the south end zone of Rice-Eccles Stadium, the football program is set to get another major upgrade to its facilities on campus.

Tesla recall: 'Full Self-Driving' software runs stop signs

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 cars and SUVs because their "Full Self-Driving" software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.

2 new mass COVID-19 testing sites open in Utah, but state still urging most to skip the swab

Two new free mass testing sites for COVID-19 opened in Utah Monday, but the state's policy of urging most Utahns with symptoms to skip testing and just stay home for at least five days will stay the same.

Crash adds to 'nightmare' stretch of I-15 just south of St. George

It may have been what authorities called a "minor" crash, but it was another reminder of what has been a hectic stretch of road lately between Littlefield and the start of the Virgin River Gorge on north Interstate 15 in Arizona on the way to St. George.

Parents, do you hate writing that school fees check? It might go away

Parents who collectively pay millions in curricular fees to their children's schools each year could win a reprieve under a proposal before the Utah Legislature.

Tom Brady has retired after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback in NFL history, has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.

Getting an MRI on your own could save you money—and get you treated faster

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Mother pleads for Utahns to get vaccinated after son possibly contracts COVID in hospital

A Salt Lake mother is asking those who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 to get the shot after her toddler tested positive for the virus in the hospital.

Report on Rio Tinto finds 'disturbing' culture of sexual harassment, racism, bullying

A report released by Rio Tinto on Tuesday outlined a culture of bullying, harassment and racism at the global mining giant, including 21 complaints of actual or attempted rape or sexual assault over the past five years.

Lunar New Year 2022: Welcoming the Year of the Tiger

Dust off your pink, tiger-print jacket — it's time to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

As rent spikes by 35% in some cities, here's how Utah compares to the rest of the U.S.

In the past year, rent in some U.S. cities shot up a staggering 35%, fueled in part by rising housing prices that forced potential homebuyers into the rental market.