Making history: Hot-shooting Utes upset Cougars to advance to first Pac-12 semifinals

Whether inside, outside, a layup, jump shot or 3-pointer, Utah had a bit — OK, a lot — of everything Thursday night in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 women's basketball tournament.

Dixie State, Pluralsight form first-of-its-kind partnership to support tech education

As Dixie State University evolves into Utah Tech University, it has partnered with Pluralsight to help university students enhance their education with technology-based skills to enhance their career and future, regardless of area of study.

Prosecutors will not charge Chad Daybell for attempted murder of Arizona man

Prosecutors in Arizona will not file conspiracy to commit murder charges against Chad Daybell in the attempted shooting case of Brandon Boudreaux, Lori Vallow Daybell's former nephew-in-law.

Orem man charged with murdering girlfriend's son with metal pipe

An Orem man was charged Thursday with murder after police say he hit his girlfriend's adult son in the head with a metal pipe during a fight. He claimed it was in self-defense.

Legislature addresses severe staffing shortage at Utah State Prison

As the new Utah State Prison takes shape, apparently the jobs to fill it are still under construction.

Popular hard seltzers to be scarcer in Utah under new law

Hard seltzer drinkers in Utah will likely have their choices on grocery store shelves cut in half under legislation that passed the Legislature Thursday in the latest update to strict alcohol laws.

Salt Lake man ordered to stand trial for murder in beating death at his apartment

A man accused of brutally killing another man inside his Salt Lake apartment in April 2020 was ordered Thursday to stand trial for murder.

Record-tying warm day in Utah to give way to 'much-needed' rain, snow

Utah's spring preview is about to come to an end because winter has at least one more trick up its sleeve.

2nd virtual RootsTech conference kicks off with focus on connection

The 2022 RootsTech family history conference began on Thursday. Steve Rockwood, CEO of Family Search, said this year's RootsTech aims to help people connect.

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Beijing Paralympic Winter Games

The expulsion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games set to start Friday in Beijing amid growing tensions among other competitors over the invasion of Ukraine was endorsed Thursday by U.S. Olympic officials as well as backers of Utah's bid for another Winter Games.

How to help Ukrainian refugees: Utah fundraiser, donation drive will send aid

On Thursday, Gail Miller, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and others kicked off a community fundraiser and donation drive to benefit Ukrainian refugees.

Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirus

The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and $22.5 billion more to cover pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.

Snowbasin resort will move to Ikon Pass, Mountain Collective for 2022-23 winter season

Snowbasin, one of three ski areas in the Weber County area, announced Thursday it will be a part of the Ikon Pass and the Mountain Collective pass for the 2022-23 winter season. The move means Snowbasin will no longer be a part of the Epic Pass.

Will Utah bill bring more puppy mills to the state?

About 50 protesters, some with dogs, gathered at the state Capitol on Thursday to speak out against a bill to trump cities' ability to regulate puppy mills.

Have You Seen This? This is a jet powered dolphin and I want one

These are the things that make me realize I need to make more money.

Driver killed in Tooele County crash

A man driving a truck died in a rollover crash in Tooele County on Thursday.

Judge dismisses civil lawsuit in Bernardo Palacios police shooting

A Utah federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit against the Salt Lake police officers who shot and killed Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal in 2020. The shooting prompted numerous protests.

Woman buys home only to find it taken over by squatters who forged documents, police say

Three people were arrested after a West Bountiful homeowner said she went to her home and found people had moved in and were living in it.

Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended in Breonna Taylor's death.

Utah health officials report 396 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths Thursday

In its Thursday report, the Utah Department of Health reported six deaths and 396 new COVID cases as average case counts continue declining.

Hunter High teen accused of killing 2 classmates enters denial to all charges

A 14-year-old Hunter High School student accused of shooting and killing two classmates entered denials to all charges, including murder, on Thursday.

Remnants of old concrete plant resurface as Lake Powell water levels keep dropping

The declining water levels at Lake Powell have unearthed a piece of history missing for over five decades.

Utah police remove prickly intruder from Park City home

A Jeremy Ranch resident found himself face to face with a different kind of uninvited guest on Thursday.

From Brazil to BYU to billionaire: Carlos Martins' remarkable story

In an era of pandemics and displacement, one of Brazil's richest men is helping refugees find a home.

'Shark Tank' entrepreneur charged with victimizing 2 more Utah women

Utah County prosecutors say they have identified two more victims of an Orem man accused of striking up relationships with women who recently became single, and then defrauding them.

Comedy series starring Zelenskyy gets boost in popularity

Countries are snapping up the rights to "Servant of the People" — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian president, as the Ukrainian president.

Purdue Pharma, US states agree to new opioid settlement

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma reached a settlement Thursday over its role in the nation's deadly opioid crisis that includes U.S. states and thousands of local governments, with the Sackler family members who own the company boosting their cash contribution to as much as $6 billion.

1 killed in crash near Moab

The driver of Jeep Wrangler was killed after crossing into oncoming traffic outside of Moab on Wednesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Google mandates workers back to Silicon Valley, other offices starting April 4

Google from April 4 will require employees back about three days a week in some of its U.S., U.K. and Asia Pacific offices, its first step to end policies that allowed remote work because of COVID-19 concerns.

How much is inflation costing Utah families each month?

Inflation is costing Utah households and those in other Mountain West states an extra $511 every month, markedly higher than the national average increase of $385 per month.

2 Black Hawk helicopters extracted from canyon after crash

Two Black Hawk helicopters were removed from just outside of Snowbird where they went down last week.

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.

Case against Idaho sheriff accused of pointing gun at church youth group advanced to district court

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland has been bound over for district court for the felony charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

Fire out at key Ukraine nuclear plant, no radiation released

No radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said Friday, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation.

No more extra credit? Schools rethink approaches to grades

To curb an alarming rise in failing students at the height of the pandemic, school districts around the U.S. showed leniency in accepting late work and assigning grades.

Fewer colonoscopies during pandemic has led to cancer increase, Utah doctors say

Two Utah doctors say colonoscopies play an important role in preventing cancer and saving lives, particularly since there has been a 50% drop in screenings during the pandemic.

Utah women pull away in 4th quarter to beat Cal, advance to quarterfinals

Lynne Roberts' team got the message — and none other than freshman Jenna Johnson down the stretch.