Utah lawmakers reject school choice bill called Hope Scholarship

The Hope Scholarship bill was defeated in the House on Monday, even after significant changes the bill's sponsor said rendered it so it would not harm public education financially.

Man kills 3 children, 1 other, himself at California church

A man shot and killed his three children, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the kids Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.

Deer Valley announces record $20M toward skiing, mountain biking improvements

One of Utah's more recognizable mountain resorts is getting a facelift with its largest capital improvement investments to date.

Yellowstone National Park celebrates 150 wild years — and what a history it's been

Yellowstone National Park — 96% of which is in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho — celebrates the major milestone this year.

Ruble plummets as sanctions bite, sending Russians to banks

Ordinary Russians faced the prospect of higher prices and crimped foreign travel as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting.

How the Olympic committee is punishing Russia for invasion of Ukraine

Backers of Utah's bid for another Winter Games quickly endorsed a call by the International Olympic Committee Monday for athletes from Russia and Belarus, the countries involved in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, to be barred from competing.

Why Ukraine's flag is flying over the Utah Capitol in 'solidarity'

Ukraine's resistance against the Russian invasion is "breathtaking and inspiring," Gov. Spencer Cox said in a statement as he ordered the Ukrainian flag be flown over the state Capitol on Monday.

A selfless green light: How Jordan Clarkson's non-scoring skills can help the Jazz

Everything Jordan Clarkson does seems to stand out — both the good and the bad.

Resolution urges FDA to reconsider requirements for blood donation

A joint resolution in the Utah Legislature urges the Food and Drug Administration to change "outdated and discriminatory protocols" for blood donation regarding gay and bisexual men.

Amid outcry over 'pornographic material,' Canyons School District revamps its book review policy

Canyons School District has returned to circulation six of the nine books that were previously held from district libraries after parental concerns last fall.

International Panel on Climate Change report says planet warming faster

Climate change is leading to vulnerabilities in food supplies, in particular as rangeland grows arid, water scarcity becomes a reality, fisheries are threatened and demand grows.

In speech, Biden to shift from Build Back Better bill to 4-point economic rescue plan

President Joe Biden will shift emphasis away from his Build Back Better spending plan when he delivers his State of the Union address on Tuesday, focusing instead on a four-point plan to save the U.S. economy.

Utahns honor police K-9 killed in the line of duty

A memorial was held Monday for a West Jordan police K-9 shot and killed in the line of duty while protecting her hander and other officers.

500,000+ refugees have fled Ukraine since Russia waged war

The mass exodus of refugees from Ukraine to the eastern edge of the European Union showed no signs of stopping Monday, with the U.N. estimating that more than 500,000 people have already escaped Russia's burgeoning war against Ukraine.

Recent Utah rule allows practice of law without supervision of a lawyer

Not every legal matter requires the experience and training of a licensed attorney. Rules adopted by the Utah Supreme Court in 2018 allow licensed paralegal practitioners to practice in specific areas of law without direct involvement or supervision of an attorney.

Poll: Utahns feeling inflation most on gas, groceries, housing, health

The highest U.S. inflation in some 40 years is the current top economic issue for Utahns, and they say they're feeling it most when it comes to paying for basic life necessities.

2 Utahns allegedly took money from elderly man locked in a home

Two Weber County residents are accused of locking an elderly man inside a South Ogden home and taking money from his bank account without his knowledge.

Utahn sent to Ukraine for Bush in 2008 says Russian invasion out of Hitler's playbook

When Russia invaded Georgia in 2008, the White House sent a delegation to Ukraine to assure our ally of US support. A Utah man organized and attended that vice presidential delegation. Now, he's very worried about the Ukrainian people as the Russian invasion intensifies.

Man accused of stealing luggage from Salt Lake International Airport

A man was arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing luggage at the Salt Lake City International Airport. He's the third person to be arrested for allegedly taking luggage from baggage carousels in the past month.

Santa Clara approves new water ordinance putting limits on lawn sizes, type of plants

With little comment, the Santa Clara City Council passed extensive water conservation and landscaping additions to its zoning codes that, among other items, limit the size of lawn areas at new homes, place water limits on new car washes and golf courses, ban certain plants and trees and prohibit irrigation with drinkable water from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., from June to August.

Charges: Arizona man cut catalytic converters from airport parking lot

An Arizona man accused of cutting catalytic converters from cars parked at the Salt Lake City International Airport now faces near a dozen criminal charges.

Utah reports 896 new COVID-19 cases; Salt Lake County amends transmission guidelines

The recommendations focus more on vaccination status and less on the wide-scale use of masks.

Many Capitol riot cases could hinge on 1st trial's outcome

The Justice Department launched one of the largest and most complex criminal investigations in its history after a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol over a year ago. Now it's time for a jury to hear some of the government's evidence about the unparalleled attack on American democracy.

Utah researchers see 'exciting' results treating opioid addiction with 'mindfulness'

A new University of Utah clinical trial shows that mindfulness therapy can decrease misuse of opioids when they are used to treat chronic pain.

Growth, depth key as BYU football springs toward 2022 season, Big 12 future

The Cougars will soon move up and join the ranks of the Power 5. But before that comes the 2022 season — and before that comes 15 practices over the rest of spring in Provo.

Target seeks to entice workers with pay of up to $24 an hour

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

Utah Greek Orthodox Church hosts special prayer service for Ukraine

A powerful gathering in Holladay sent prayers for peace to Ukraine, and the congregation that came together shares a special bond with Ukrainians.

6 reasons to visit Utah's Ogden Valley for your winter ski trip

It may not get the same attention as Salt Lake and Park City, but to those in the know, Ogden Valley is the place to be and the place to ski. The area has three spectacular ski resorts and a nearby city full of fine dining and additional entertainment.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Nearly half of Biden's 500M free COVID tests still unclaimed

Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests the Biden administration recently made available to the public still have not been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.

Russian forces shell Ukraine's No. 2 city and menace Kyiv

Russian forces shelled Ukraine's second-largest city on Monday, and closed in on the capital, Kyiv, as talks aimed at stopping the fighting yielded only an agreement to keep talking.

House rich, cash poor: How some Utahns cope with rising values, property tax

As many as 40,000 Utahns living on low and fixed incomes are straining to make property tax payments against steady rate increases and an ever marching housing market, a study shows.