'Definitely a big win': BYU holds off LMU in overtime to end 4-game losing skid

Seneca Knight made 1-of-2 free throws after being fouled with one second left in overtime to help BYU snap its four-game losing skid.

Utah-based Clearlink under new management after partial purchase by Provo investment firm

Clarke Capital Partners, a Provo investment firm, purchased a large stake in Utah tech company Clearlink.

Trial ordered for Orem man charged with killing 2 BYU students in crash

A judge on Thursday ordered an Orem man to stand trial on two counts of manslaughter accusing him of killing two BYU students in an October crash.

How to start exercising safely again after having COVID-19

Hundreds of thousands of Utahns have now had COVID-19, and though for many amateur athletes it may be tempting to train like an Olympian, doctors say now is not the time. One Utah runner shared his experience after contracting the delta variant last fall.

US lawmakers probe Trump's handling of White House records

A U.S. congressional committee is investigating former President Donald Trump's handling of White House records after 15 boxes of documents were transferred from his Florida resort to a federal agency, including whether the material included classified information.

Boy Scouts reach tentative deal with sex abuse claimants

Two years after filing for Chapter 11 protection amid a flood of child sex abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America has reached a tentative settlement with an official bankruptcy committee representing more than 80,000 men who say they were molested as children by Scout leaders and others.

Golden eagle lands in Utah Senate ahead of vote to designate it state bird of prey

A golden eagle named Chris held court in the Utah Senate on Thursday as lawmakers voted to designate it the state bird of prey.

Ayumu Hirano wins Olympic halfpipe gold; Shaun White 4th in last Games

In Shaun White's farewell performance on Friday, Ayumu Hirano of Japan won an elusive Olympic gold in the halfpipe with a boundary-pushing final run.

Utah company strikes new deal to run popular Bryce Canyon shuttles

A Utah company will continue to operate its popular bus service at Bryce Canyon National Park for at least the next five years, park officials announced Wednesday.

Interior official: Federal funds 'coming at just the right time' to help Utah drought

Standing at the foot of the mountains in Spanish Fork, Tommy Beaudreau, deputy secretary of the interior, said the recently passed infrastructure package will make Utah more drought resilient.

Utah Bureau of Land Management admits 'some' dinosaur tracks damaged

The Bureau of Land Management in Utah admitted there was "some damage" to dinosaur tracks at one of the most significant paleontological sites in the U.S. at Mill Canyon.

Tesla recalls nearly 579,000 US vehicles over pedestrian warning risk sounds

Tesla is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if warning risk sounds are obscured, U.S. regulators said Thursday.

Not last this year: Mitchell, Gobert to play against each other at the All-Star Game

A year ago, Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell had the unwanted distinction of being the final two picks in the NBA All-Star draft.

Plan for $300M scholarship endowment on track after Utah's exit from student loan processing

Utah's exit from the student loan processing business would mean creation of a state endowment estimated between $260 million and $300 million that would fund college scholarships and other programs, under legislation endorsed Wednesday by the Senate Education Committee.

Have You Seen This? Cyclops robot hits shots and haunts dreams

Are cyclops robot nightmares a small price to pay for more victories? That's for you to decide.

A hectic day for the league, but a quiet one for the Jazz as trade deadline passes

The NBA trade deadline came and went on Thursday without the Jazz making any additional moves.

Utah Legislature approves $193 million tax cut. Gov. Cox says he'll sign it

A bill to give Utahns a $193 million tax cut — including a $163 million income tax rate reduction — has won final approval from lawmakers.

GOP challenger Ally Isom says Sen. Mike Lee is 'no longer a credible voice' on term limits

Sen. Mike Lee has advocated for term limits since he was elected 12 years ago, though he has refused to put limits on his own service until Congress enacts such limits across the board.

1 man hospitalized after drive-by shooting in Ogden on Thursday

One man was hospitalized after he was shot during what police are calling a drive-by shooting Thursday in Ogden.

Screaming DoorDash driver who refused to wear mask arrested in Utah

A Utah County delivery driver who police say refused to wear a mask in a restaurant and refused to leave, was arrested for allegedly yelling at restaurant employees and obstructing their business.

Report: 119 Utah public school buildings 'susceptible to significant earthquake damage'

A new report released Thursday identified 119 Utah public school campuses as susceptible to significant earthquake damage during moderate or even low earthquake shaking.

Teenager arrested, charged in bomb threats in Washington schools

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday and charged with calling in bomb threats at seven predominantly Black schools in Washington a day earlier, the city police department said.

West Bountiful man arrested, accused of assault, using 'little drug runners'

A Davis County man was arrested this week after police say he beat a teenager and used "little drug runners" to distribute marijuana and THC cartridges.

Congress approves sex harassment bill in #MeToo milestone

Congress on Thursday gave final approval to legislation guaranteeing that people who experience sexual harassment at work can seek recourse in the courts, a milestone for the #MeToo movement.

Utah reports 13 new COVID deaths, 1,935 new cases as numbers decline

The Utah Department of Health reported 1,935 COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths on Thursday, along with decreasing seven-day rolling averages for case counts and percentage of tests that are positive for COVID-19.

Personal cyber insurance emerges as a new online safeguard, but do you need it?

We use the internet to buy things and pay bills, and we routinely share our information with online companies and services. This gives cyber crooks plenty of ways to steal our data and our money.

Kyle Whittingham was first to see that Eric Weddle was a keeper

While other football recruiters were sleeping on the future college All-American and Super Bowl-bound safety, the University of Utah coach was busy selling him on becoming a Ute.

Minor criminal records to be expunged automatically as Utah Clean Slate law takes effect

Three years after the Utah Legislature passed a "Clean Slate" law, many will now start to see minor criminal offenses expunged from their government records automatically.

Utah County Major Crimes Task Force makes large drug seizure in Tooele County

Police seized drugs in Tooele County valued at over a quarter of a million dollars, investigators said Wednesday. The drugs were enough to supply thousands of users with a fix,

Why Utah experts say the next 2 months are critical for Utah's reservoirs

Utah natural resource officials say the next two months — 54 days, really — are critical toward the state's 2022 water supply. Here's why.

Accidental art project: American Fork man's Chalk Bus bringing people together

When his 12-year-old daughter drew on his black-primered VW, Jonathan Sherman made it into an interactive mobile art project.

Police investigating $43K theft of bikes at Utah shop

Eight bicycles worth approximately $43,000 were stolen this week from a Millcreek business. Police recovered six of the bikes on Wednesday and arrested several suspects.

Orem police pull driver over, discover severed finger

Orem police made a very unusual discovery after pulling over a driver for a headlight violation Wednesday. They found a severed finger wrapped in a cloth.

Utah women's basketball program quietly building an NCAA Tournament resume

A year removed from a five-win season — not just in conference play, but the entire season — Roberts has her team quietly in contention for the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011.

Senate committee moves forward with rule to limit press access at Capitol

A rules resolution to limit media access in the Utah Senate passed its initial hearing, despite concerns that it would make it more difficult to report on Capitol Hill.

Under pressure to ease up, Biden weighs new virus response

Facing growing pressure to ease up on pandemic restrictions, the White House insisted Wednesday it is making plans for a less-disruptive phase of the national virus response. But impatient states, including Democratic New York, made clear they aren't waiting for Washington as public frustration grows.

Utah mother and children suffer serious injuries in T-bone crash in Las Vegas

A Utah family is on a long road to recovery after a terrible car crash in Las Vegas. The mother and two children are still in the hospital.

Staying home this spring break? Here are 7 boredom busters

If you're planning on staying home in Utah this spring break, try these fun things to keep the boredom at bay.

Office for Civil Rights dismisses complaint against BYU

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has dismissed a Title IX complaint filed against BYU that alleged the school discriminates against LGBTQ students.

US inflation highest in 40 years, with no letup in sight

Inflation soared over the past year at its highest rate in four decades, hammering America's consumers, wiping out pay raises and reinforcing the Federal Reserve's decision to begin raising borrowing rates across the economy.

Utah may see first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for infants, toddlers as soon as Feb. 21

Children as young as 6 months old could be getting vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of February.