Taylor Randall inaugurated as University of Utah's 17th president

Taylor Randall was inaugurated as the University of Utah's 17th president Wednesday, the first alumnus in 50 years to ascend to the presidency.

Flowers' 27 helps Washington State end BYU's NIT run in quarterfinals

Michael Flowers poured in 27 points and five assists and Washington State went on to a 77-58 win to advance to Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Police ask for help finding woman who went missing Tuesday in Juab County

A 45-year-old woman went missing from Rocky Ridge on Tuesday evening, and police are asking for the public's help locating her.

A dinosaur bigger than T. rex swam and hunted its prey underwater

It's long been thought that dinosaurs were land lubbers — terrestrial creatures that steered largely clear of water. Maybe not all of them were.

A Boston massacre: Jazz have 9 games to figure out woes after getting embarrassed by Celtics

Boston blasted the Jazz 125-97 at TD Garden on Wednesday.

Veteran Marine from Kaysville in Ukraine helping families flee war

A U.S. Marine Veteran from Kaysville has been helping refugees escape Ukraine for nearly two weeks.

Could Salt Lake City lose 2023 NBA All-Star Game over controversial bill?

There could be other ramifications for the bill if lawmakers override the governor's veto, as expected. The most high-profile possibility: The Utah Jazz could lose the 2023 All-Star Game.

How this small, rural Utah community issue brings the housing crisis into focus

A new zoning ordinance in Richfield has residents at an extended-stay motel fearing they won't have a roof over their heads. The panic is a microcosm of Utah's affordable housing crisis.

Ski free the rest of the season at Snowbasin: here's how

The spring powder is piled up, so take advantage of the slopes before the season ends.

Judge doesn't rule on motion to dismiss Chad Daybell case

No final decision has been made regarding a motion to dismiss the case against Chad Daybell. During a hearing Wednesday morning, District Judge Stephen Boyce declined to issue a ruling pending submission of written briefs from defense and prosecuting attorneys.

Salt Lake City Mission announces new leadership

Pastors Paddy O'Connor and Shawn Clay will be the new co-directors of the Salt Lake City Mission, an organization dedicated to helping the Salt Lake homeless population. They are replacing Pastor Joe Vazquez.

Utah women first lady Abby Cox admires, and what we can learn from them

Utah first lady Abby Cox discussed leadership principles at the University of Utah's Executive Education Women's Symposium, including lessons she's learned from those she admires.

Sen. Mike Lee and Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson went toe-to-toe on this issue

Sen. Mike Lee and Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson went back and forth over child pornography sentencing, Western land issues, abortion and court packing.

Have You Seen This? When halibut attack

A spearfishing trip off the Kenai Peninsula earlier this year was particularly memorable for free diver Chris Pollack. He'd already bagged three fish in the 100-pound range when an aggressive halibut decided to turn the tables.

Suspected burglar searched for vacant Salt Lake Valley homes, police say

Taylorsville police have arrested a man believed to be connected to a string of burglaries across Salt Lake County. Police say he searched for houses of vacationing homeowners.

Pandemic learning losses challenge children's ability to focus

Parents, teachers, educational leaders, and pediatricians are all worried that the biggest threat to long-term recovery from COVID might be the learning lost during the pandemic.

Don't call 'em great: After 21-4 run, BYU offensive line still has 'something to prove'

Despite back-to-back 10-win seasons, the Cougars still have a lot to prove. If nothing else, the 31-28 loss to UAB in the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana leaves a sour taste in the mouths of most of BYU's returning players.

All-State high school boys basketball teams and Mr. Basketball announced

Talented Farmington High guard becomes 36th recipient of prestigious award and will take his game to BYU to play for the Cougars.

Utahns show up to give on Red Cross Giving Day

The Red Cross is seeking donations on its annual Giving Day on Wednesday. And, it appears, that Utahns are doing what they always do — showing up.

Idaho governor signs abortion ban modeled on Texas law

Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas statute banning abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and allowing it to be enforced through civil lawsuits to avoid constitutional court challenges.

April Fools? UTA backtracks on plan to phase out 50-year-old Comet cars

State transit officials said Wednesday they aren't retiring the 50-year-old Comet cars used for FrontRunner operations, a day after saying they would retire them.

Utah health officials report 35 deaths, 119 new COVID-19 cases

The Utah Health Department is reporting 119 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths on Wednesday; 31 of those deaths occurred before Feb. 23, health officials say.

Madeleine Albright, 1st female US secretary of state, dies

Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday. She was 85.

Louisiana sends National Guard to tornado disaster area

A tornado flipped cars, ripped off rooftops and deposited a house in the middle of a street in the New Orleans area, part of a storm front that caused damage in places as it blew from Texas to South Carolina.

Utah extends lane filtering, cracks down on speeders with new traffic laws

Gov. Spencer Cox signed a few traffic-related bills Tuesday, including an extension of the state's lane filtering law and new penalties for speeding.

Man wanted in string of pharmacy robberies arrested

A man was arrested Tuesday and accused of committing four armed robberies at pharmacies throughout Salt Lake County.

General Motors recalls 740K SUVs; headlights are too bright

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

KenPom: Arizona looking to do what no 1 seed has done before

Arizona is looking to become the first one seed to make the Final Four after being unranked in the preseason.

'A huge win for Salt Lake': Why Outdoor Retailer decided to return to Utah

Outdoor Retailer is bringing its winter and summer shows back to Salt Lake City after a five-year stint in Denver. Here's why they changed their mind.

Woman killed in Midvale auto-pedestrian crash

Unified police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that took place Wednesday morning near 7500 S. State in Midvale.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: How you can save money on gas fill-ups by buying gift cards

If you play your gift cards right, you might end up slashing the cost of gas on your next fill-up.

Accused Utah serial voyeur arrested again, this time in child porn investigation

A Utahn arrested several times in recent years and accused of voyeurism and lewdness, only to have his cases dismissed due to competency issues, was arrested again Tuesday.

In battle for QB2, walk-on Bryson Barnes ready to compete after Rose Bowl heroics

In the week leading up to the Rose Bowl, Utes walk-on quarterback Bryson Barnes had a consistently "weird feeling."

Drones are changing search and rescue operations in Weber County

New technology is making rescues faster and safer in Weber County and a recent rescue at North Fork Park proved it.

Father claims son was killed due to negligence of Utah County Sheriff's Office, Taco Bell

Wesley Spencer, the father of a 22-year-old BYU student who was killed in a crash, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Utah County sheriff's deputy and others.

Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday.

7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers dead; Zelenskyy calls for gatherings to show support for Ukraine

NATO estimated on Wednesday that 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in four weeks of fighting in Ukraine, where the country's defenders have put up stiffer-than-expected resistance.

Freshen up your home with this spring cleaning checklist

Here's a simplified spring cleaning checklist to get the ball rolling.

Jackson seems headed for confirmation despite GOP darts

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced down a barrage of Republican questioning about her sentencing of criminal defendants on Wednesday, as her history-making bid to join the Supreme Court veered from lofty constitutional questions to attacks on her motivations as a judge.

One of two black boxes found from crashed China Eastern jet

Chinese searchers found on Wednesday one of two black boxes from a China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed this week in forest-clad mountains with 132 people onboard.

President Joe Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe

As war rages on in Ukraine, President Joe Biden will huddle with key allies in Brussels and Warsaw this week to talk through plans for imposing punishing new sanctions on Russia and dealing with an extraordinary humanitarian crisis, while developing a consensus on how they would respond if Russia were to launch a cyber, chemical or even nuclear attack.

No-car Sundays? Lower speed limits? Could they become a thing to cut back on oil?

An international 10-point plan asserts if its recommendations were put in place, global consumption of crude oil would drop by 2.7 million barrels a day in four months' time.