Father speaks out as his daughter was shot in the eye in possible internet challenge gone wrong

A 17-year-old Ogden girl is recovering after she was shot in the eye with what police believe was a BB gun.

Brian Laundrie's parents ask a court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by family of Gabby Petito

In a motion filed Wednesday, the parents of Brian Laundrie asked a Florida court to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by Gabby Petito's parents earlier this month.

Trial delayed for ex-youth symphony leader accused of sexual crime

The jury trial for a former director of the Utah Valley Youth Symphony accused of sexually abusing a musician will be delayed partly due to the 74-year-old man's poor health.

Navy deployment helps Utah hospital clear a fourth of its surgery backlog in March

A group of 23 members of the U.S. Navy helped the University of Utah Hospital clear some of its surgery backlog and lower wait-times for hospital admittance in a 30-day deployment.

Utah man sent to federal prison after admitting to running scam with fake veterans charities

A Utah man was sentenced to federal prison after a Georgia court charged him with running fraudulent charities that involved people donating cars and other items for veterans.

Why BYU football will wrap up spring camp with Max Hall, Kevin Feterik-led alumni game

The Cougars will wrap up spring football with an alumni flag football game featuring around 40 players Thursday.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore accuses federal agency of stalling energy development

Rep. Blake Moore introduced legislation to hold the Interior Department accountable, citing more than 4,600 oil and gas permits he says are languishing under the purview of the agency.

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.

'We know that students are struggling': Davis County hosts youth mental health screening event

The Davis County Health Department and Davis HELPS hosted a free youth mental health screening event on Tuesday, where students and their parents or guardians had the opportunity to meet virtually to discuss their concerns with a mental health professional.

Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after slapping Chris Rock

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.

Making each other happy: Longest-married couple in Utah celebrates 80 years of marriage

Allen and Evelyn Frandsen, of Centerfield, are celebrating 80 years of marriage Wednesday, making them the longest-married couple in Utah.

Have You Seen This? Batter does the splits, strike zone shrinks accordingly

It's tough being a pitcher. So imagine how much tougher it would be to see a batter pull a stunt like this.

Friends say final moments of man shot by police aren't reflective of his life

Friends of a man killed by police following a carjacking over the weekend say his final moments were not reflective of his life, much of which was dedicated to serving his country.

Dixie Technical College appoints new interim president

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Friday named Jordan Rushton as interim president of Dixie Technical College, where he will serve until a permanent president is named.

Biden receives 2nd booster, presses Congress for COVID funds as Romney negotiates for deal

President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass billions of dollars in additional funding to fight the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, as he received a second booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine a day after federal regulators approved a fourth shot for those aged 50 and older.

There are big plans to save Utah Lake—find out how to join the cause

The problems of Utah Lake are primarily human-caused, and if we work together, we can once again have a thriving and healthy lake. Lake Restoration Solutions invites all of Utah to work together to save Utah Lake.

Charges: Orem man slapped by girlfriend retaliated by killing her

An Orem man was charged with murder on Wednesday for allegedly strangling his girlfriend over the weekend during an argument over a vape pen, according to police.

Utah man arrested in connection with threats against VA facilities in St. George, Salt Lake

A southern Utah man was arrested Wednesday in connection with threats made against VA facilities in Salt Lake City and St. George, which resulted in the St. George clinic closing Tuesday.

How does Sen. Mike Lee stack up against Democrat, independent challengers in Senate race?

Where does Sen. Mike Lee come out in a three-way race for U.S. Senate against a Democrat and an independent in a new poll?

Why over 100 acres near Butterfield Canyon is opening to the public

Between recent purchases and land leases, Salt Lake County is opening more than 100 new acres of land where people can now play.

Here's how Utah will still monitor COVID-19, though, state efforts 'ramping down'

On Wednesday, Utah health officials reported 133 new cases and three deaths. They also spoke about how they intend to start "ramping down" their COVID-19 response.

Utah man extradited from Oregon in connection with Salt Lake stabbing, kidnapping

A man accused of briefly kidnapping a woman and stabbing her boyfriend before fleeing to Oregon has been returned to Utah.

What is the human cost of air pollution in Utah? More than you think

The American Lung Association is urging more rampant adoption of electric vehicles and an accelerated transition to an electrified power sector in a new report.

Bruce Willis, diagnosed with aphasia, is stepping away from acting

Bruce Wills is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia, a condition that causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech, his family announced Wednesday.

Jazz part-owner Dwyane Wade shares thoughts on team after it blew 25-point lead

Dwayne Wade was in an unusual position on Tuesday night. He was working on the set of TNT's Inside the NBA and was asked to analyze his team after it had just blown a 25-point lead.

California panel OKs reparations limit for slave descendants

California's first-in-the-nation task force on reparations has decided to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people regardless of lineage.

Gun rights, Oprah and faith in America

You might have missed these data points from the "Faith in America" survey, which was released last week.

Fights over COVID: When will pandemic arguments end?

A mother wanted to help Utahns understand the vulnerability of children too young to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by sharing her son's story. Instead, she got hate mail.

Patrick Kinahan: Injuries no excuse for fading Jazz

Whichever the spin, the most obvious being injuries, to date the Utah Jazz do not look remotely resemble a championship contender.

Too much doomscrolling? Here's how to stay informed while staying collected

Invasions, climate change, controversial legislation and COVID-19 variants: Reading the news can be an unrelenting source of trauma and a hailstorm of stress and anxiety.

Utah's young Muslims learn about finding their identity, improving the community

A Muslim Youth Conference held at the University of Utah Tuesday gave Muslim youth and young adults the opportunity to learn how to better represent their identities and religion.

A long summer has turned into a long season as Jazz fail to grow from playoff scars

The pain felt last summer was supposed to be the catalyst to a new level for the Utah Jazz. Now, nearly a full-season later, it feels like a weight they can't escape.

Growth vs. quality of life: Is harmony possible? This Utah valley is searching for answers

Cache Valley in northern Utah — home of the bustling college city of Logan but also over a dozen rural, agricultural towns — is a microcosm of what's happening in the West.

Teen who fell to his death at Florida amusement park was turned away from 2 other rides, his cousin says

The teen who fell to his death last week from an amusement park ride in Florida said he was turned away from two other rides at the park because of his size, according to his cousin.

Not in Kansas anymore: Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo in 2005 spotted in Texas

One of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas, wildlife officials said Tuesday.

Soccer players rally for rival team after crash leaves Logan teens critically injured

The Cache Valley high school soccer community is coming together for two teens critically injured in a crash on their way to school.

Celebrating National Doctor's Day

While doctors are heroes every day, it is essential to take this day to pause and reflect on the service and grace that they offer.

Provo's University Parkway reopened Wednesday morning after bus crash

University Parkway in Provo is reopened after a bus driver was injured early Wednesday after a crash.

With at least 1 GOP vote, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson likely to be confirmed

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring that Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.

Russia bombards areas where it pledged to scale back

Russian forces bombarded areas around Kyiv and another city just hours after pledging to scale back operations in those zones to promote trust between the two sides, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.

'Not the best case scenario': Early melt offers 'bleak' water outlook in Salt Lake County

Utah's most populated county is already gearing up for agencies' cutbacks as Utah's snowpack starts to melt earlier than usual.