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Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns

03/16/2022 10:16pm
A massive reservoir and boating mecca dipped below a critical threshold Tuesday, raising new concerns about a source of power that millions of people rely on for electricity.

The 'Breakfast Club' pays dividends as Alexander-Walker's faith rewarded in Jazz win over Bulls

03/16/2022 9:28pm
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 14 of 16 points in the fourth quarter as the Jazz silenced a Chicago comeback for a 125-110 win Wednesday at Vivint Arena.

Too big for the Beach: BYU posts put on show to win NIT opener

03/16/2022 9:15pm
Caleb Lohner poured in a career-high 20 points, four rebounds and two assists and second-seeded BYU held Long Beach State scoreless from the field.

Utah hospital celebrates 'new era of hope' after marking 2 years in COVID battle

03/16/2022 9:02pm
Health care workers gathered to commemorate two years of the COVID pandemic, to celebrate people who were released from the hospital, and to remember those who died while in their care.

'It's just awesome': Davis District hosts first tourney with Special Olympics athletes

03/16/2022 8:21pm
The inclusive sports program, that combines a proportionate number of Special Olympics Utah athletes with partners without intellectual disabilities on teams for training and competition, was an inaugural hit Wednesday.

Tim McGraw, Marie Osmond headlining 2022 Stadium of Fire

03/16/2022 7:11pm
Tim McGraw and Marie Osmond will be performing at Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on July 2.

2 new license plate designs coming in Utah this year — not a new plate process

03/16/2022 7:11pm
The Utah Legislature passed two new specialty license designs, including one Gov. Spencer Cox approved Tuesday. The process to create new license plates design won't change.

Quickly build a quality, affordable app for your business while supporting local and global communities

03/16/2022 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Apps can be pricey and time-consuming to build. That's why one app development company is dedicated to making the process faster and more affordable for businesses and organizations.

Park City man accused of scheme to sell N95 masks charged with new COVID-related crimes

03/16/2022 6:32pm
A Park City man who was charged with wire fraud in 2020 over a scheme to sell N95 masks is now accused of lying on CARES Act loan applications and buying a car with the proceeds.

Iron County Commission makes final decision on location of new Cedar City jail

03/16/2022 5:59pm
Following months of discussion and public input, the Iron County Commission has unanimously decided to move forward with plans to build a new county jail on a piece of vacant property at the northeastern edge of Cedar City.

This might be the end of sharing Netflix passwords

03/16/2022 5:26pm
Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege.

Photojournalist speaks to Utah students about war in Ukraine, including death of a fleeing family

03/16/2022 4:48pm
Photojournalism from conflict zones is a necessary risk in order to ascertain truth, change perspective and impact the world — and women are uniquely situated to photograph it.

Space telescope's image of star gets photobombed by galaxies

03/16/2022 4:05pm
NASA's new space telescope has gazed into the distant universe and shown perfect vision: a spiky image of a faraway star photobombed by thousands of ancient galaxies.

Russia destroys theater sheltering hundreds, onslaught continues amid optimism over talks

03/16/2022 3:33pm
Russian forces destroyed a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people were sheltering Wednesday and rained fire on other cities, Ukrainian authorities said, even as the two sides projected optimism over efforts to negotiate an end to the fighting.

The Big Sneeze: Climate change to make pollen season nastier

03/16/2022 3:14pm
Climate change has already made allergy season longer and pollen counts higher, but you ain't sneezed nothing yet.

Ancient sarcophagus found under Notre Dame cathedral in Paris

03/16/2022 2:47pm
Archaeologists have found an ancient lead sarcophagus under the Notre Dame cathedral, offering a new insight into the history of the building.

Is Utah's attorney general eyeing a 2024 bid for Mitt Romney's Senate seat?

03/16/2022 2:29pm
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is eyeing a run for Mitt Romney's Senate seat in 2024, according to a report published Wednesday by Politico.

Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come

03/16/2022 2:02pm
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling up to six additional rate hikes this year.

California man wanted in gang-related killing arrested in Utah

03/16/2022 1:23pm
A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in the Los Angeles area was arrested Wednesday in Cedar City.

Zelenskyy wants weapons, sanctions, no-fly zone. What are Utahns in Congress willing to give?

03/16/2022 1:06pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked past attacks on the U.S. at Pearl Harbor and 9/11 in pleading with Congress on Wednesday for more military aid.

9 dead in Texas crash involving U. of Southwest golf teams

03/16/2022 12:37pm
Nine people died in a fiery, head-on collision in West Texas, including six students and a coach from a New Mexico university who were returning home from a golf tournament, authorities said.

Utah health officials report 183 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Wednesday

03/16/2022 11:59am
The Utah Department of Health announced 183 new COVID-19 cases, as well as three additional deaths on Wednesday.

Diabetes and COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connection

03/16/2022 11:58am
Scientists in the U.S. and elsewhere are investigating whether any connection between diabetes and the coronavirus is more than a coincidence.

Utah adjunct professor nominated to head US Geological Survey

03/16/2022 11:33am
An adjunct professor at the University of Utah is a vote away from leading a major department within the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Utah woman's charity helps Moldovan volunteers who shelter Ukrainian refugees

03/16/2022 11:16am
A Utah woman is sending relief to volunteers in Moldova who are helping Ukrainian refugee families. She has a personal tie to the country and a good reason for helping.

The BYU art graduate who became a Republican maverick

03/16/2022 11:06am - PARTNER
How Rusty Bowers, a BYU art graduate and father of seven, became one of the most consequential figures in the Republican Party's civil war in Arizona.

Utah drought crisis: Rain barrels can help save water this summer

03/16/2022 10:33am
Cities across the Wasatch Front are offering discounted rain barrels in an effort to incentivize water conservation and recycling, the Utah Rivers Council announced on Tuesday.

Powerful quake off north Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured

03/16/2022 9:58am
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday night, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. A small tsunami reached shore, but the low-risk advisory was lifted by Thursday morning.

Can Washington County stem the tide of skyrocketing catalytic converter thefts?

03/16/2022 9:31am
Utah is joining several states taking steps to try to deter the thefts of catalytic converters that are targeted for the precious metals they contain.

Utah police remove dozens of dogs from home, find dead ones in freezer

03/16/2022 9:04am
Utah County sheriff's deputies are pushing prosecutors for more than two dozen animal cruelty charges against a woman after 30 dogs were found in filthy conditions.

2 accused of killing man, tossing his body onto Bangerter Highway

03/16/2022 8:30am
West Jordan police have arrested two men accused of stabbing a man and pushing his body from a moving vehicle onto the Bangerter Highway, resulting in his death.

Bear Lake getting a new marina to handle growing popularity, lower water levels

03/16/2022 8:03am
As dropping water levels and drought batter Utah's reservoirs, one popular spot is getting a new marina to deal with lower water levels and growing popularity.

New to Utah? These 7 rites of passage will help you adapt to the Beehive State

03/16/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED
If you're a newcomer to Utah, here's a list of key Utah attractions you should check out as soon as possible. In no time you'll be a half-swearing, Donovan-Mitchell-loving, fry-sauce-devouring Utahn — we promise.

Costco employees describe saving a woman's life after bloody parking lot crash

03/16/2022 7:42am
A Murray Costco manager and fellow employees are being credited for helping save a woman's life after a horrific accident in the parking lot.

US carriers lean on 'unparalleled' travel demand to counter higher fuel costs

03/16/2022 7:29am
U.S. carriers on Tuesday said travel demand would remain strong enough to help them offset a run-up in fuel costs with higher fares.

Biden calls Russian leader Vladimir Putin 'a war criminal'

03/16/2022 6:48am
President Joe Biden on Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal as the atrocities in Ukraine mount.

2 Roy men charged in fight that turned into shooting

03/16/2022 6:21am
Two Roy men have been charged with participating in a shooting after a fight broke out in a Roy home on March 6.