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'It came full circle for me': Utah parents react to the final episode of PBS show 'Arthur'

02/26/2022 10:28pm
After 25 years, the PBS show "Arthur" just had its series finale. Two Utah parents reflect on their years watching the show with their kids, as well as the impact it has had on their lives.

Late push falls short as Sun Devils edge past Utes in 63-61 loss

02/26/2022 10:04pm
Two halves tell a full game story. And while the first half was a back-and-forth battle, the second half, and arguably the most important half, was mostly all Arizona State Saturday night at the Huntsman Center.

2 bills lawmakers say will steer Utah Lake toward cleaner future gaining steam

02/26/2022 9:42pm
Although it might be the year of the Great Salt Lake in the Legislature, two bills that lawmakers say will steer Utah Lake toward a cleaner future cleared a big hurdle on Friday.

Family, friends of motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash call for safety measures

02/26/2022 9:02pm
Friends and family of Greg Workman, a motorcyclist killed last week by a wrong-way driver on I-15, called for safety measures to help prevent such accidents during a vigil Saturday.

US, EU, UK to sanction Russian central bank, block SWIFT

02/26/2022 8:29pm
The United States, European Union and the United Kingdom on Saturday agreed to put in place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector, blocking access to a global financial system.

'Get me the ball': Barcello feeds Traore to push BYU basketball to 16-point win in home finale

02/26/2022 8:08pm
Fousseyni Traore poured in 25 points, 19 rebounds and three assists en route to the seventh double-double of his freshman season to lead the Cougars to a win on senior night in Provo.

Parowan man found guilty of sexually abusing 10-year-old

02/26/2022 7:57pm
A 71-year-old Parowan man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl who had visited his home.

Fleeing to the border: Some 120,000 Ukrainians seek refuge

02/26/2022 7:34pm
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians rushed to the borders as invading Russian troops pressed their advance into Ukraine and toward the country's capital Saturday in Europe's largest ground war since World War II.

Pennsylvania man dies at Park City Mountain Resort

02/26/2022 6:34pm
A Pennsylvania man, 54, died at the Park City Mountain Resort on Saturday, but resort officials aren't saying how he died.

Cox orders all Russian products pulled from Utah liquor store shelves

02/26/2022 6:25pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Saturday ordered the state liquor stores to pull all Russian liquor from the shelves in response to the Russian invasion into Ukraine.

14 shot at Vegas hookah parlor; 1 dead and 2 critically hurt

02/26/2022 5:07pm
Fourteen people were shot before dawn Saturday morning at a hookah parlor in Las Vegas. Police say one man died and two of those hit by gunfire suffered critical injuries.

In 'attacking the pressure' of predictions, BYU women cruise to 1st regular-season title since 2016

02/26/2022 4:40pm
The Cougars clinched their second outright conference championship since joining the West Coast Conference in 2011.

Will lawmakers expand full-day kindergarten options for kids across the state?

02/26/2022 3:57pm
Utah public schools provide just 30% of their students access to full-day kindergarten compared to the rest of the nation, where 80% of students have access to full-day programs.

Have You Seen This? 3 men perform mind-bending, triple-twist hula hoop trick

02/26/2022 3:00pm
Amazing physical prowess and perfect timing is all it takes to blow the mind, apparently.

White House asks Congress for $6.4 billion for Ukraine crisis

02/26/2022 2:05pm
The White House asked Congress on Friday to approve $6.4 billion in aid to address the humanitarian and security crisis in Ukraine after Russia invaded the country this week.

It might feel cold today, but the trend for winter in the West is warmer

02/26/2022 1:25pm - PARTNER
Scientists say more record highs are being set than lows and that does not bode well for drought and wildfires in the West.

This program provides a scholarship for Utahns to work in solar energy

02/26/2022 1:11pm
AES, a global energy company, has collaborated with Solar Energy International, a leading solar training educational nonprofit, to provide solar workforce development services in Utah.

Utah State captain, father to-be is set to lead on senior night despite injury

02/26/2022 1:07pm
Brock Miller missed 14 straight games due to a back injury. But the good-natured senior has led the Aggies on and off the court this season.

Facing stalking order, group sues Salt Lake City again over century-old theater

02/26/2022 12:20pm
The possible final act of the Utah Pantages Theater downtown is turning into quite a drama.

Honesty, reassurance: How to talk to kids about Ukraine

02/26/2022 11:40am
The pandemic, mass shootings, natural disasters, terror attacks. There's been plenty of tragedy and anxiety for parents to sort through with their kids. Add Russia's escalating invasion of Ukraine to the list.

Utah Ukrainian Association organizing rally, resources to stand with Ukraine

02/26/2022 11:00am
A local organization is organizing help for Ukraine, giving Utahns and those with friends and family in Ukraine a way to help, half a world away.

Police identify man likely stabbed, thrown from car onto highway

02/26/2022 9:16am
Police say a Salt Lake man found dead on the Bangerter Highway early Saturday was likely stabbed and thrown from the vehicle.

Attacks from within seen as a growing threat to elections

02/26/2022 9:15am
Election officials preparing for this year's midterms have yet another security concern to add to an already long list that includes death threats, disinformation, ransomware and cyberattacks — threats from within.

Herriman mother warns others about the danger of fentanyl after losing her son

02/26/2022 8:08am
Fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths have risen dramatically through the pandemic. One Herriman mother who lost her son is now pleading with others to be aware of the danger.

Who should approve K-12 curriculum? State lawmakers, federal officials rank last, poll says

02/26/2022 7:11am
A new poll says Utahns wants local school boards to have the primary role in approving curriculum in K-12 schools.

'He's as good as anybody': How Rudy Gobert got the best of Luka Doncic

02/26/2022 12:05am
When Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd saw the Jazz switch Rudy Gobert onto his superstar late in the game, he was all smiles.