Jazz-Thunder was far from the best product — and the NBA knows it's a problem

Even the most hardcore of NBA fans probably were probably wondering who the guys in Thunder jerseys were.

'Everybody poops': Is Utah ready to rely on wastewater to track the spread of COVID-19?

Want to know if COVID-19 is spreading again in Utah? The state wants you to check out the results of its wastewater surveillance.

JetBlue's bid for Spirit centers on adding planes to fleet

JetBlue Airways executives explained to Wall Street on Wednesday why they're offering to pay $3.6 billion for Spirit Airlines, a proposed combination that has received a chilly reception from investors.

Rudy Gay's dive to the floor highlights Jazz rout of Thunder

Rudy Gay was already flying to the ground when this thought entered his mind: "What are you doing?"

Asteroid the size of a house flies by Earth, creating 'precious' opportunity for scientists

An asteroid the size of a small house flew by Earth Tuesday evening.

Tony Finau will be in a featured group at Masters. But can he win it?

Finau will tee off at Augusta National, part of a featured group that also includes No. 1-ranked Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott on the tournament's first day of competition.

'Know that we believe you': Utah advocates, sex assault survivors honored

Utah's Start by Believing Day was celebrated Wednesday. It's designed to facilitate conversations surrounding sexual assault policies and recognize those making a difference.

After 'slow and painful process,' a veterans cemetery is planned for Weber County

After the state received 100 acres of donated land, along with $750,000 from the Utah Legislature, a new veterans cemetery is planned for Weber County.

Story of Utah ghost town becomes clearer as historians, volunteers clean over 10K new artifacts

With thousands of new artifacts in hand, Utah archeologists are gaining a better understanding of what a Box Elder County ghost town was once like.

This 'modern plague' is destroying our health, says Utah scientist

While insulin is responsible for the support of hundreds of systems in the body, it is primarily known to regulate glucose levels in the blood.

Utahn charged with lying on PPP loan applications, telling others to do the same

A Utah man faces federal charges accusing him of lying on PPP loan applications and encouraging his clients to do the same.

6-days-a-week mail delivery saved; Biden signs bill for sweeping overhaul of US Postal Service

President Joe Biden has signed into law plans for a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Postal Service. The measure is meant to shore up the popular but beleaguered agency's financial future and cement six-days-a-week mail delivery.

St. George fashion designer overcomes adversity, finds success through handmade designs

A local fashion designer whose designs have been featured in fashion shows, magazines, music conferences and even New York Time Square, talks about overcoming adversity and finding her own success amid the chaos.

Commissioner Adam Silver says NBA plans to keep next All-Star Game in Utah

The NBA plans to keep its next All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, despite its opposition to Utah's ban on transgender youth athletes playing on girls teams.

Have You Seen This? The junk drawer organizing tutorial that will leave you wanting more

Who doesn't have a junk drawer that needs organizing? Jody Carroll, of northern Idaho, walks us through her step-by-step junk drawer organizing tutorial that will leave you wanting more.

Clearfield man tried to run over woman before hitting parole agent, charges say

A Clearfield man has been charged with trying to run over a woman with his truck before hitting and injuring an Adult Probation and Parole agent trying to arrest him.

Police: At least 5 gunmen involved in Sacramento shooting

Police said Wednesday that investigators believe at least five shooters were involved in the mass shooting in downtown Sacramento last weekend and that it was gang-related violence.

Mitt Romney's support of Ketanji Brown Jackson unleashes conservative vitriol

Sen. Mitt Romney and two other GOP senators were the target of nasty rhetoric for pledging to support Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson.

QUIZ: Do you know these Easter traditions around the globe?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

Construction worker critically injured in fall at Park City worksite

A construction worker was critically injured after falling 15 feet in Park City on Wednesday, firefighters said.

Is Machu Picchu's name wrong? Researchers say the city was Huayna Picchu

It might be time to update your travel bucket list. That's because we've been referring to the ancient Incan city of Machu Picchu by the wrong name for more than 100 years, according to a new report.

Shots that paralyzed a woman were not self-defense, Utah judge rules

A Utah judge ruled Wednesday that a Taylorsville man accused of firing eight shots at a car, paralyzing a woman, was not acting in self-defense. He declined to dismiss the case.

Free Fare February was officially UTA's busiest month in 2 years

After weeks of tabulation, it's official: Free Fare February was the busiest month for the Utah Transit Authority since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legolas and Spider-Man: Danuel House Jr.'s 3-point celebration is a tribute to his kids

House's trademark 3-point celebration is a combination of him playing Legolas and Spider-Man.

How to protect your personal finances when you launch a business

There were nearly 5.4 million new business applications in the United States last year. What can you do to protect your finances while starting a business?

Congressional Democrats target US judiciary over recusal, secrecy

Democrats in the U.S. Congress proposed a raft of new rules for the federal judiciary on Wednesday including a formal mechanism to remove judges from hearing cases in the event of a conflict of interest.

Why the typical American worker is all work and no play

According to new research, 31% of U.S. adults are expected to answer phone calls or texts while on vacation.

Bicyclist dies after being hit by car in Midvale

A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle and killed overnight Wednesday in Midvale, police said.

Utah sex offender arrested after posting about attraction to children, police say

A convicted sex offender was arrested again Tuesday after police say he made social media posts and talked to officers about being attracted to children.

No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke

Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in a downtown apartment in February.

Salt Lake man sentenced to 1 year in jail for stabbing man in November

A Salt Lake man was ordered Tuesday to spend a year in jail for stabbing a man at a homeless camp in November.

42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer's disease

An additional 42 genes connected to the development of Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered in the largest study of genetic risk for Alzheimer's to date.

Provo man arrested, charged with trying to kidnap baby from car

A Provo man was charged Thursday with trying to kidnap a 1-year-old girl out of the back seat of a car that was parked in a driveway.

Utah veteran: Some Ukrainians returning home, angered by wartime atrocities

A U.S. Marine veteran from Kaysville says Ukrainians are angered and saddened by the atrocities committed by Russian troops. Some Ukrainians are heading back home, he says.

Utah County youth leader arrested in child porn investigation

A Springville man who police say is a youth leader at his church was arrested Tuesday in a child pornography investigation.

Fox bites man, putting Capitol Hill on high alert

Capitol Hill has a fox problem. And that's not the lead-in to a joke. Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., learned firsthand Monday evening while walking to the Capitol for votes. And now he's undergoing a series of four rabies shots out of an abundance of caution.

How a right-to-repair victory can help millions save money by fixing their own phones

When something breaks and needs repairs, it costs you money. Now, a major cellphone company says they are going to let you fix it yourself.

Want to lose weight? Forget what you think you know about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Over $1.5M in fentanyl recovered from vehicle during traffic stop south of St. George

Officers seized 10 pounds of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 15 in St. George over the weekend, adding to the current surge of the deadly potent drug.

US hits Russia with 'war crimes' sanctions, Europe following

The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia that President Joe Biden said would place a lasting penalty on the country's economy.

Fake gun prompts lockdown, police response at Beaver High School

A fake gun that police said looked very real caused a lockdown and officers to rush to Beaver High School on Monday. Now two teenagers are potentially facing criminal charges.

This University of Utah program is bringing homes to the Navajo Nation

Six University of Utah students recently completed an 864-square-foot home on the Navajo Nation that includes a greenhouse, a wood-burning stove and an outdoor fire pit.