No. 4 Red Rocks score season low in first-ever loss to Arizona after shaky beam

The No. 4 Red Rocks found themselves in a position they've never been in before in the storied history of the program Friday night.

A 'significant win': Jazz get past Dallas in potential playoff preview

Donovan Mitchell had 33 points, Bojan Bogdanovic hit a massive 3-pointer and Rudy Gobert's late defense on Luka Doncic was superb as the Jazz returned from the All-Star break with a 114-109 victory over Dallas at Vivint Arena.

Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips

In today's world of chronic sleep deprivation, the blessings of a good night's sleep may seem impossible to find.

'The world has changed': U. political science professor analyzes Putin's next moves in Ukraine

As Russian troops intensify their assault on Ukraine and its people, it's difficult to determine what will happen next. Occupation presents long-term challenges for Russia, and a political science professor from the University of Utah said the Ukrainians have fought for their independence before.

Utah Legislature plans to spend $2 billion surplus — part of the 'largest budget in state history'

Water conservation, infrastructure and public education are set to receive landmark funding this year as lawmakers approved the budget on Friday.

It's a bear battalion! Hank the Tank turns out to be 3 bears

Hank the Tank is actually a three-bear battalion.

'Magic mushrooms' task force, a 'desire' to host future Winter Games move ahead at Legislature

A bill to study the use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness has now passed both chambers of the Legislature and awaits action from Gov. Spencer Cox.

How Te'Jon Lucas left mark on BYU — and its history — with rest of senior group

If Lucas was going to be a part of the university's basketball program, he wanted to be a part of the campus community, too. So he embraced BYU — and BYU embraced him right back.

First Presidency asks world leaders to seek peace in Ukraine as church closes Kyiv temple

As the war over Ukraine intensified again Friday, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement pleading with world leaders to seek a swift, peaceful resolution.

Utah to receive $266M in settlement to address opioid epidemic

The Utah Attorney General's Office says the state will receive $266 million over 18 years as part of a payout with major opioid distributors.

Salt Lake police used force in less than 1% of their 2021 calls, chief says

Salt Lake police officers used force in less than 1% of the calls they responded to during 2021, according to statistics released by the department on Friday.

Bountiful man charged after assaulting woman and biting officer after standoff, police say

A 77-year-old Bountiful man is facing criminal charges after police say a domestic violence incident he was involved in led to a standoff with police and the man later biting an officer.

BYU DB Keenan Ellis is medically retiring from football. Here's why and what's next

The fifth-year junior from San Diego received a medical redshirt for the 2021 season, but opted to hang it up after a scary head injury suffered in the Cougars' season opener in Las Vegas.

What Mitt Romney, Mike Lee say about President Joe Biden's Supreme Court choice

President Joe Biden made history and held to a campaign promise in choosing a Black woman to fill an upcoming vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court.

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.

Judge awards $1.2 million in lawsuit against Utah attorney

A Utah County attorney currently facing criminal charges accusing him of forging his client's signature on a settlement that his client never agreed to, was recently ordered to pay $1.2 million in damages in a civil lawsuit related to the same case.

Utah student charged with murder in fatal drug injection of girlfriend

A man originally from China who was attending the University of Utah was charged with murder on Friday for allegedly injecting his girlfriend with a fatal dose of drugs as part of a suicide pact.

US, Europe agree to freeze assets of Russia's Putin, Lavrov

With a military intervention in Ukraine off the table, and countries around the world looking to heap more financial punishment on Moscow, the United States, Britain and European Union said Friday they will move to sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Health officials report 11 COVID-19 deaths, 425 new cases as CDC eases mask guidance

The Utah Department of Health reported 11 additional COVID deaths and 425 new cases. In most Utah counties, the CDC now recommends people who are high-risk wear masks indoors.

Police link unsolved killing to shooting at Salt Lake market

Unified police say the shooting death of a woman whose body was found near Saltair in 2020 is connected to a shooting at a Salt Lake market a few days earlier.

A QB prospect's long and winding road to BYU

Cade Fennegan, the former Texas high school standout and erstwhile Boise State quarterback, is where he always dreamed of being: taking snaps for the BYU Cougars.

Kestrel of habit: Is America's smallest falcon doing better in Utah than elsewhere?

The American kestrel is our smallest falcon. No one knows the exact reason for its decline, but several factors are suspected.

Utah warning: counterfeit pills, drugs laced with fentanyl could cause overdose deaths

New warnings came from law enforcement in Utah this week amid a group of fentanyl-linked deaths in Colorado and the latest significant seizure in Utah.

Scammers likely to capitalize on Ukraine invasion, steal donation dollars

Social media is full of people asking for money to help the people of Ukraine. Even the official Ukraine Twitter account has been soliciting donations.

North Salt Lake gas station owner charged with having gambling machines

Criminal charges were filed Thursday against the owner of North Salt Lake gas station accusing her of operating gaming devices in her business.

Drug distributors, J&J agree to finalize $26 billion opioid settlement

The three largest U.S. drug distributors and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson have agreed to finalize a proposed $26 billion settlement resolving claims by states and local governments that they helped fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic.

Utahn arrested in Orem metal pipe assault that later killed a man

An Orem man who police say attacked a man with a metal pipe in August was arrested Thursday for investigation of murder. The victim died about six weeks after the incident.

Do schools respect student-athletes' modesty and religious freedom?

Inspired in part by a team who protested their bikini uniforms, the Utah House passed a resolution to recognize modesty and religious freedom rights for student-athletes.

Oil tops $100: When will you see $4 a gallon gas in your state?

Gas prices were rising rapidly even before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but with the current shock to the oil market, $4 a gallon gas is now likely to be widespread across the country in a matter of weeks — if not sooner.

Utah Ukrainian refugee: 'They're hiding under their blankets at this point'

Shock, horror and disbelief — tough emotions a young Ukrainian family in Utah is feeling. They recently fled their country anticipating the violence.

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.

'The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride': Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects evacuation offer

Russian and Ukrainian forces clashed in the Ukrainian capital on Saturday as authorities urged citizens to help defend the city from advancing Russian forces in the worst European security crisis in decades.

Biden introduces Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

President Joe Biden on Friday nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed segregation.

Poll: How Utahns want state lawmakers to spend $2B budget surplus

As they have in years past, most Utahns want this year's extra revenue to go toward education. Tax cuts are the next highest priority.