Sweet relief: Forrest leads Jazz to much-needed win over Nuggets

Wednesday's win snapped a five-game losing streak as the Jazz try to recover from January's disastrous stretch.

CNN president resigns after relationship with co-worker

CNN President Jeff Zucker abruptly resigned Wednesday after acknowledging a consensual relationship with another network executive — an entanglement that came to light during an investigation of now-fired anchor Chris Cuomo.

Judge orders life sentence 19 years after 'despicable' rape of 13-year-old

A man convicted of a 2003 rape of a 13-year-old after a retest of the victim's rape kit was sentenced Wednesday to five years to life in prison. A judge said he'll recommend he never be released.

Legislature passes bill treating medical marijuana cards 'like any other prescription'

The Utah Legislature passed a bill that would protect government employees from being discriminated against for holding a medical marijuana prescription.

BLM stops project that damaged ancient dinosaur tracks near Moab

The Bureau of Land Management in Utah didn't acknowledge it damaged dinosaur tracks outside of Moab but it said work will cease and paleontologists will be present when it resumes.

Salt Lake City Arts Council aims to restore cultural sector with $500K grant

The Salt Lake City Arts Council is one among 66 art agencies nationwide and the only agency statewide to receive a $500,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to aid in the recovery of the cultural sector from the pandemic.

Why SUU is going turquoise this week — and the reason it's no longer a school color

SUU's men's basketball team will "debut" a jersey very unique to Division I athletics. And there's a simple reason as to why it's not a regular uniform anymore.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Driver dies in semitruck crash near Green River

A man died Wednesday after the semitruck he was driving crashed near Green River.

Man killed in Salt Lake auto-pedestrian crash identified

Salt Lake City police on Wednesday released the name of a man killed Friday after being hit by two cars.

Evan McMullin outraises GOP incumbent Sen. Mike Lee in Utah

An independent candidate challenging U.S. Sen. Mike Lee in Utah raised more in campaign contributions than the incumbent Republican in the final quarter of 2021, setting the stage for a costly Senate race in a state where sitting Republicans typically cruise to victory.

Utah couple killed in head-on car crash in Hawaii

Two Utah residents, Rebecca van Uitert and Jason Howell, are among the three people killed in a head-on car crash over the weekend in Hawaii.

Utah's 'Donate Life' license plate gets 500 registrants, enough to begin production

An Eagle Scout project to bring a new license plate saying "Donate Life" and advocating for organ donations is complete after 500 Utahns registered for the plates.

Republican National Committee is in Salt Lake City this week. What's on the agenda?

The Republican National Committee could address some controversial subjects during its annual meeting over the next three days in Salt Lake City.

Have You Seen This? There's no blocking the backward buzzer-beater

Buzzer-beaters come in all shapes and sizes, but this is the first backward buzzer-beater I've ever seen.

This nurse was attacked by a patient. Utah lawmakers want more protections for health workers

On Tuesday, Utah lawmakers took a major step toward approving a bill that seeks to expand protections for health care workers.

Credit union offering teens incentives to start saving money

Utah First Credit Union is on a mission to help teenagers and high school students make good financial decisions while they're young.

Clinic manager becomes radio host to keep Hispanic community informed

Years ago, Lillian Newey left her job with Intermountain Healthcare in Murray to manage one of the company's clinics in Southern Idaho.

Why grocery prices keep surging

Grocery costs keep climbing. Prices of meat, seafood, produce, cereal and other kitchen staples shot up 9% in 2021.

US diplomats, spies may have been hit by electromagnetic energy

Some of the 1,000 U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers hit by a mysterious illness known as Havana Syndrome could have been targeted by electromagnetic energy pulses.

Gov. Cox signs bill ending Test to Stay program, making it law

Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday signed his first batch of bills passed by legislators during the first few weeks of the session.

What BYU found in Korbyn Green, Lisala Tai and 4 others to add to 2022 recruiting class

If a two-month recruitment feels like warp speed, then imagine how Green felt before he put pen to paper Wednesday, one of six new signees to the Cougars' 2022 recruiting class that started with 19 back in December.

Google Fiber will soon be available in this Salt Lake County city

The Draper City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an agreement to bring Google Fiber to city residents and businesses.

Utah doctor with chronic illness starts viral COVID conversation; 13 new deaths reported

In a viral Twitter thread, a Utah doctor showed people who have preexisting conditions may look healthy but could face drastic consequences from COVID-19.

Family hopes missing persons movement leads to solving the murder of Akosita Kaufusi

The family of Akosita Kaufusi is raising awareness around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Why Mitt Romney and others want to expand the child tax credit to include pregnancy

Republican senators and representatives, including Utah's Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, have signed on to the "Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act of 2022."

Concern over Utah's drought high as snowpack diminishes during dry spell

A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Utah residents are concerned about the drought and a mostly dry January isn't doing much to ease those worries.

District attorney renews plea to gun owners to properly store weapons

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says his office is seeing too many shooting cases in which the gun used was stolen during a car or home burglary.

University of Utah suspends Greek life activities after reports of sexual assault

All fraternity and sorority activities are being suspended following a second student coming forward to report a sexual assault that took place at a U. fraternity house.

BYU professor pushes back on allegations of defamation from Utah Lake developers

On the windy shores of Utah Lake Tuesday, community members met to decry a recent lawsuit filed by Lake Restoration Solutions alleging one of the company's most vocal critics made defamatory remarks about its proposal to dredge the lake.

Man with lengthy criminal history wanted in Salt Lake stabbing case

Police are looking for a man with a lengthy criminal history who is accused of stabbing another man in the Ballpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City early Wednesday.

Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms

More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously high levels, a new study has found.

Winter storm packing snow, freezing rain moves across US with millions in its path

A major winter storm with millions of Americans in its path brought a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow to the central U.S. on Wednesday as airlines canceled thousands of flights, officials urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses.

Here's what Salt Lake City wants prioritized in a future Winter Olympics

The Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday voted on a resolution that essentially sets the ground rules of what the city wants out of a future Winter Olympics in Utah.

Take your business to the next level with a custom-built mobile app

If you hope to get a portion of the hundreds of billions of dollars each year from app transactions, your business needs an app of its own. Appsbee is a local company in Utah that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs build apps and chatbots for their businesses.

Does low approval rating make Utah Sen. Mike Lee vulnerable in the 2022 election?

Republican Sen. Mike Lee isn't popular with Utahns heading into the 2022 election as determined challengers raise lots of cash in an effort to put him out of a job.

Washington's NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

Washington's NFL team is now known as the Commanders.

Biden orders forces to Europe amid stalled Ukraine talks

President Joe Biden is ordering 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland and Germany and shifting 1,000 more from Germany to Romania, demonstrating to both allies and foes America's commitment to NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon said Wednesday.

12-year-old Utahn blows away the competition at world championship ice climbing event

The Utah boy was 20 seconds faster than the previous year's champion. It was only his second time ever competing in ice climbing.

Is Amazon ready to raise the price of Prime delivery? Wall Street thinks so

When Amazon.com on Thursday reports how it fared during the holiday quarter, a key question will be if the retailer will finally raise the price of Prime, its fast-delivery and media subscription.

UHP reports 140 crashes in icy Wasatch Front commute

The Utah Department of Transportation reported 140 crashes during a rough commute along the Wasatch Front Wednesday.

Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter

There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on Wednesday to perform his Groundhog Day duties.

Utah bill seeks to ensure drug manufacturer rebates go to patients

A Utah bill seeks to help patients be able to afford needed specialty medications by ensuring manufacturer rebates go toward a patient's out-of-pocket or deductible costs.