Reaction to Joe Biden's State of the Union: What Utahns in Congress say

Following President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address, Utah's congressional delegation shared their thoughts on the address — and none of them was too impressed.

Utah sexual violence prevention advocates make final push as legislative session nears the end

The Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault is pushing for the passing of several bills benefiting survivors before the end of the 2022 legislative session.

New study: COVID-19 vaccines quickly lose effectiveness in kids 5-11

Utah parents are being advised not to overreact to a new study from New York showing that it took just over a month for the COVID-19 vaccine to offer children 5-11 years old virtually no protection from getting the virus while becoming less than 50% effective at keeping them out of the hospital.

'Salty' and 'fighting,' BYU looks toward WCC Tourney opener — with key rematch in view

The Cougars can make up for the worst loss of the season with a neutral-site rematch against Pacific, and a win would add a Quad 1 showdown against San Francisco on Saturday.

Global sanctions pummeling Russia, but will they cool Utah's economy?

Unprecedented international economic sanctions targeting Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine have triggered a record devaluation of the ruble.

Dementia linked to premature menopause for women, study says

Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study finds.

Provo MTC drops COVID-19 vaccination, testing; masks now optional

New Latter-day Saint missionaries no longer need a COVID-19 vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test to enter the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, according to a letter sent by email from the MTC to missionaries.

2 northern Utah jails report in-custody suicides

The Weber and Box Elder county jails each reported in-custody deaths on Monday. Investigators in each county believe the deaths were suicides.

Congress scrutinizes US arms export policy amid Ukraine invasion

Congress held a hearing on Tuesday to examine U.S. arms export policy after years of permissive exports under then-U.S. President Donald Trump.

When essential oils don't work, try these 5 ways to relieve back and neck pain

If you live with chronic back or neck pain, you know how desperate you can be to try just about anything for relief.

Utah bill to ban vaccine passports given committee OK after tense meeting

After a tense meeting that began with some community members being removed by troopers, the Utah Senate moved a bill forward that will prohibit businesses and government from requiring vaccine passports for entry.

Disney+ adds more Marvel, prompts updating parental controls

Marvel is Disney's biggest brand in its media empire, and it's about to get even bigger on Disney+.

More powerful than the Kennedys or Bushes? Meet the West's most prominent political dynasty

If Utah Sen. Mike Lee doesn't win a third term it could end a remarkable streak of either a Lee or Udall in Congress every decade since the 1950s.

US manufacturing activity regains speed; supply chains remain stretched

U.S. manufacturing activity picked up more than expected in February as COVID-19 infections subsided, though hiring at factories slowed, contributing to keeping supply chains snarled and prices for inputs high.

What's in store for spring? National outlook projects warmer, drier conditions in Utah

Here's what the spring long-range forecast means in terms of the state's water supply.

Snowbird to replace its 50-year-old tram cabins, offer riders a rooftop experience

People riding the tram at Snowbird Resort will soon get an experience unlike any other in the country.

Have You Seen This? Playing the piano from bed, because why not?

Was it worth the time to figure this out? Who cares? It's awesome.

4-year-old shot at police 'because he wanted his daddy back'; Utah father now charged

A Salt Lake man whose 4-year-old son shot at police as his father was being arrested at a Midvale McDonald's now faces three criminal charges.

Union rejects MLB's last offer at deadline to cancel games

Players have rejected Major League Baseball's "best and final offer" to end the sport's lockout before the league's deadline to avoid canceled games.

Utah, Union Pacific reach deal: Clean switcher engine bill put on hold

A Utah lawmaker is pausing a bill to push Union Pacific to make environmental changes by 2028 even though the lawmaker accused Union Pacific of being an unwilling and uncooperative partner in air quality efforts.

Utah reports 278 COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths, as Salt Lake City ends mask mandate

The Utah Department of Health reported 278 new cases and eight deaths on Tuesday. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall also terminated the executive order requiring masks in city buildings and vehicles.

Utah man files lawsuit, saying officer tackled him, beat him as he was kneeling

A West Jordan man who said he was injured after being tackled from behind by an American Fork police officer running at him in 2020 has filed a federal lawsuit against the department.

Biden vows to check Russian aggression, fight inflation

Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address Tuesday night to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.

Switzerland ditches neutrality to sanction Russia and Putin

Switzerland, a major hub for storing wealth that is popular with Russian oligarchs, is breaking with its tradition of neutrality to sanction Russia.

BYU professor says people of Russia and Ukraine share unique bond, heartbroken over war

An assistant professor at Brigham Young University who has studied in both Russia and Ukraine now fears for a divide between the two countries.

Looking to catch the Wave? Bureau to replace walk-ins with new geofence lottery

The Bureau of Land Management is shaking up one of its permit lottery processes to access a unique natural wonder along the Utah-Arizona border.

Utah woman says home village in Ukraine attacked by Russian troops

A Utah woman says her home village in Ukraine is under attack by Russian troops, and she's fearing for her family's lives.

Activism grows nationwide in response to school book bans

Over the past year, book challenges and bans have reached levels not seen in decades, according to officials at the American Library Association and other free speech advocates.

Utah tech company scrambles to support employees in Ukraine

A Utah company is now trying to make sure the staff is safe from artillery fire and has enough to eat.

Patrick Kinahan: Are the Jazz really serious title contenders?

As the mind-numbing NBA regular season winds down to the final weeks, attention turns to which teams deserve serious consideration as championship contenders.

Nations agree to release 60 million barrels of oil amid war

All 31 member countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves "to send a strong message to oil markets" that there will be "no shortfall in supplies" as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the group said Tuesday.

How the war in Ukraine will hit the supply of new autos and their prices

The war in Eastern Europe is going to impact the supply chain, which may exacerbate the abnormally high automobile prices.

Stand with Ukraine: Utah rallies for Ukrainians, denounces Putin

As the sun set on the Utah Capitol, golden light filtered through blue and yellow Ukrainian flags flying over the heads of Utahns and Ukrainians showing solidarity with Ukraine.

Why QB Jaren Hall is a Warriors rugby fan, and how it's helping BYU football

Hall was one of four local athletes who signed a name, image and likeness deal with the Utah Warriors rugby club earlier Monday morning.

Man lying in road hit, killed in West Valley City

West Valley police were investigating Tuesday a fatal auto-pedestrian accident involving a person who a witness said was lying in the middle of the road when he was hit and killed.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Why you may regret quitting your job, even if you didn't like it

Even after a record-shattering 3% of US workers resigned in October 2021, the "Great Resignation" is still in full force, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Officers recover $56K in suspected cocaine during traffic stop on I-15 in Washington City

A driver swerving on northbound Interstate 15 caught the attention of an officer in Washington City on Sunday. And the incident led to the recovery of more than 2.5 kilos of suspected cocaine found in the backseat of the car.

Russia pummels Ukraine's No. 2 city; TV tower in Kyiv reportedly hit

Russian strikes pounded the central square in Ukraine's second-largest city and other civilian targets Tuesday and a 40-mile convoy of tanks and other vehicles threatened the capital. The TV tower in Ukraine's capital has been hit, according to the country's parliament.

Biden approval rating drops in Utah poll ahead of State of the Union

As President Joe Biden prepares for his first State of the Union address on Tuesday, he'll have a dwindling fan base in Utah.