Why these students want Utah to make a change to climate education

This year's student climate protest in Utah featured a new target: education.

How to make water conservation part of your yard work plan

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, plenty of Utahns have gardening and yard work on their minds for the weekend. But with the ongoing drought, conservations hope residents will consider taking measures to keep their yards water-wise.

Racial justice activists awarded $14 million in lawsuit against Denver police

A federal court jury on Friday awarded $14 million to a dozen activists who sued Denver police, claiming excessive force was used against peaceful protesters during racial injustice demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in 2020.

Utah higher education board affirms support for LGBTQ college community

The Utah Board of Higher Education gave unanimous support Friday to a resolution to affirm and support the Utah System of Higher Education's LGBTQ+ community.

Montana sheriff says hiker killed, grizzly bear suspected

A hiker in Montana has been killed in a suspected encounter with a grizzly bear north of Yellowstone National Park.

'Not a family night out': What parents should know about 'The Lost City'

Here's a guide to help you better understand what kind of content is in "The Lost City" and why movie reviewer John Clyde suggests it's a grown-up date night movie and not for a family night out.

Mitchell can't help but laugh as Jazz lose to Hornets in final minute

Donovan Mitchell had already hit a 40 footer to end the second quarter, and Jordan Clarkson nailed a put-back floater to end the third quarter buzzer.

Ukraine poll: How is the US, Biden, responding to Russia's invasion?

Providing humanitarian aid and imposing sanctions are among the ways the U.S. is responding to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Here's what Utah voters think.

Utah Catholics join in world-wide prayer for peace in Ukraine, Russia

On Friday, people at the Cathedral of the Madeleine and others in the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City joined with Catholics around the world in a prayer for peace and consecration for Russia and Ukraine.

Get a professional app for your business for a fraction of the traditional cost

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.

Weber county fire crews rescue woman who fell into manhole

Fire crews rescued a woman who fell into a manhole on Friday afternoon near 1900 West and 6000 South in Roy as she was getting off a bus,

Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for bomb-making tutorial meant for ISIS supporters

A Salt Lake City man will spend 10 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty in 2020 to producing a bomb-making tutorial for ISIS supporters to help carry out terrorist attacks.

Prison officials hope new, more welcoming Utah facility will help fill staff shortage

The new Utah State Corrections Facility in Salt Lake City is just months from opening, and officials hope the more-welcoming environment will help to fill severe staff shortages.

60 miles from Ukraine, Biden sees refugee crisis in Poland

Just 60 miles from Ukraine, President Joe Biden saluted Poland on Friday for welcoming more than 2 million refugees who have fled Russia's invasion.

Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike undergoes season-ending surgery

Utah Jazz second-year center Udoka Azubuike underwent season-ending ankle and foot surgery on Friday.

Allgeier, Nacua and 3-4 other Cougars make best of NFL audition at BYU pro day

Tyler Allgeier was the unquestioned star attraction, but Samson Nacua may have earned himself a shot at an NFL roster with his pro day performance.

BYU professors praise Ketanji Brown Jackson's religious freedom rulings

A group of Brigham Young University law professors is urging the Senate to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, citing her support for religious freedom, among other things.

Have You Seen This? That's literally eye to eye with a humpback whale

Geppetto would be freaking out if he saw this.

Credit union offering teens incentives to start saving money

Utah First Credit Union is on a mission to help teenagers and high school students make good financial decisions while they're young.

Teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride

A 14-year-old boy fell to his death late at night, from a free-fall amusement park ride that stands at 430 feet tall along a busy street in the heart of Orlando's tourist district.

What can you do when Carfax reports a crash that never happened on your car's report?

A popular way to know if a car has been in a wreck is by checking the car's vehicle history report. But what happens when that report is wrong?

Utah reports 22 COVID-19 deaths, 131 new cases on Friday

The Utah Department of Health reported 131 new COVID-19 cases in Utah, and 22 new deaths, as a survey of prior death certificates was completed.

Ukraine says 300 died in theater attack, hunger grips cities

About 300 people were killed in the Russian airstrike last week that blasted open a Mariupol theater, Ukrainian authorities said Friday, in what would make it the war's deadliest known attack on civilians yet.

Utah Legislature overrides governor's veto of transgender sports ban

The Utah Legislature voted Friday to override Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of a bill banning transgender girls from participating in female school sports.

'Extensive' construction to close off most access to state park in northeast Utah

If you're looking for a place to play in the water or camp this summer, there's one less option in northeast Utah.

All-State high school girls basketball teams and Ms. Basketball announced

When Teya Sidberry took the court for the first time as a high school basketball player back in 2018, the freshman recorded a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds in a win over Taylorsville.

First came words, then a knife, police say

A man was arrested Thursday night in Salt Lake City after police say he first made remarks toward the man, and then stabbed him several times.

Utah man with numerous weapons made employee 'hit list,' police say

A man in Juab County was arrested Thursday after deputies say a very detailed "hit list" was found on his desk at work.

When oozing rivers caught fire: 50 years after Clean Water Act, promises only half kept

There are 1.4 million miles of rivers and streams that have been assessed by states, and 50% are polluted to the point they are classified as impaired.

Teen treatment: Advice for parents seeking residential treatment options

Utah's $400 million troubled teen industry faces renewed scrutiny. That's a concern for families trying to figure out which residential option, if any, is right for their kids, a state lawmaker said.

Police pull over wrong-way driver, find teen driver in stolen vehicle

A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody early Friday in Salt Lake City after police found him driving the wrong way in a stolen vehicle.

US, EU announce new partnership to undercut Russian energy

The United States and the European Union have announced a new partnership to reduce the continent's reliance on Russian energy.

'We see these funds as sacred': Utah men deliver donations to Ukraine border

Six men from Utah left for the Ukrainian border on Thursday to help refugees who were fleeing the war.

Salt Lake police searching for gunman from motel standoff

Salt Lake City police on Friday were looking for a man who prompted a standoff with a SWAT team after allegedly barricading himself inside a motel room.

Are Utahns willing to pay more for gas if it means no Russian oil?

A majority of Utah residents back U.S. President Joe Biden's move to ban imports of Russian oil, with 60% of those who participated in a recent poll saying they would pay more at the gas pump if it meant cutting off that country's supply.

Cedar City police officer who saved man from burning home to receive commendation

A Cedar City police officer who helped rescue an older man from a burning home in early January will receive an official commendation for his lifesaving efforts.

Utah's economy, and reputation, could take a hit following transgender sports ban

Utah could be looking at both short- and long-term economic fallout following the expected veto override of its all-out ban on transgender female students participating on girls school sports teams.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukrainian troops are recapturing towns east of Kyiv and Russian forces who had been trying to seize the capital are falling back on overextended supply lines, Britain said, an indication of a shift in momentum in the war.

Record-breaking warmth arrives in Utah. How long will it last?

Salt Lake City's earliest 80-degree day on record is destined to be broken this weekend.