State School Board shelves gender identity guidance, leaving schools to fend for themselves

The chairman of the Utah State Board of Education announced Thursday that the board will not move forward with gender identity guidance for the state's public schools.

Lehi couple determined to wrap Ukraine with quilts

During the past month, many Utahns have stepped up to offer support and aid to the Ukrainian people. A couple in Lehi, with new ties to Ukrainians, has started a movement to wrap Ukraine with quilts.

Start slow to avoid exercise injuries, physician warns

We come out of winter hibernation ready to get outside and be active. But overdoing it can lead to springtime exercise injuries, which can set you back weeks or months from your fitness goals.

Finau's 71 keeps pace with Tiger Woods' storied return to Masters after injury

Finau shot 1-under 71, pairing four birdies with a bogey and double bogey to sit three shots off the lead when he walked off the 18th green Thursday following his opening round at Augusta National.

US speeds entry for Ukrainians as more reach Mexico border

The United States has sharply increased the number of Ukrainians admitted to the country at the Mexican border as even more refugees fleeing the Russian invasion follow the same circuitous route.

Will local meatpackers take advantage of federal dollars? Utah's food security at stake

Utah meatpackers will compete for a cut of $1 billion of federal money available to small and midsize processors in an attempt to increase competition, fairness and resiliency.

Experiments show 'something fundamental' may be wrong in understanding the 'quantum froth of the universe'

The grand explanation physicists use to describe how the universe works may have some major new flaws to patch after a fundamental particle was found to have more mass than scientists thought.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 of the world's best OHV trails you can't miss

Don't discount all the fun there is to be had off-road right here in Utah. With thousands of miles of sprawling vistas and breathtaking scenery that takes you from desert dunes to winding mountain trails, the Beehive State's outdoor recreation is second-to-none.

2 arrested in weekend Draper killings that began over bottles in the street

Two people were arrested Thursday in connection with two shooting deaths at a Draper house where a party was held on Sunday.

Tucker Carlson blasts Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, Sen. Mitt Romney

Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson went on a rant against Gov. Spencer Cox on his program Wednesday night, calling the Utah Republican a "cut-rate Gavin Newsom imitator" as well as several other names.

Locked in after lockout: MLB teams take the diamond on delayed Opening Day after a long winter

It'll end up being 157 days between the moment Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves won last year's World Series and the start of the 2022 baseball season. Everything in between? Tough to sum that up quickly.

Bodycam videos show intense shootout between police, 600 South carjacker

Body camera videos was released Thursday from a fatal shootout between Salt Lake police and a man who carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint on the 600 South off-ramp.

Federal grand jury indicts Cedar City man in threats to Utah VA system

A Cedar City man has been indicted by a federal grand jury accusing him of making threats to Utah Veterans Affairs facilities.

Have You Seen This? Tiger Woods is just like us on practice range

Maybe the average golfer has more in common with Tiger Woods and Co. than previously thought.

Mitt Romney 'yes,' Mike Lee 'no' on confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday with Utah's Republican senators on opposite sides of the narrow bipartisan vote.

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine begs for help

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city, giving fuel to Kyiv's calls Thursday for more Western support.

'Committed to this plan': How Salt Lake City's parks, public lands may change in next 20 years

A proposed master plan offers a window into the future of parks, trails and public lands in and around Salt Lake City over the next 20 years.

Delta pilots picket for 'common-sense solutions' to staffing issues

Delta pilots protested Thursday in Salt Lake City over the airline's scheduling practices that they say have caused pilots to fly long days or work additional days to keep it in operation.

Utah reports 699 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths in past week

Utah health officials on Thursday reported 699 new COVID-19 cases in the past seven days, as well as 16 additional deaths.

Boaters may be surprised by drought-caused shoreline on Jordanelle Reservoir

The ring of dirt around Jordanelle continues to grow. Right now, the reservoir is about half full, or half empty, depending on how you view things.

Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.

US Navy intends to decommission some of its newest warships

The Navy wants to decommission nine Freedom-class warships. These ships cost about $4.5 billion to build. The age of the newer ships tops out at 10 years old.

'The bar is set': Lander Barton knows the expectations and he's ready for the challenge

There was no pressure or expectation for Lander Barton to commit to the University of Utah.

Judge tosses Girl Scouts' recruitment suit vs. Boy Scouts

A federal judge on Thursday rejected Girl Scouts' claims that the Boy Scouts created marketplace confusion and damaged their recruitment efforts by using words like "Scouts" and "Scouting" in recruitment drives.

Opinion: To the columnist who asked why we do general conference — let me answer

The gathering of general conference is fundamental to rejuvenating faith in a world desperate for purpose, meaning and renewal.

This $7M effort in Utah will help us understand droughts, floods

For most in northern Utah, flooding from an outsized snowpack that suddenly comes off the mountains is turning into a distant memory, especially in light of the drought.

UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body

The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organization's leading human rights body over allegations of horrific rights violations by Russian soldiers in Ukraine.

Agriculture officials concerned of potential disease outbreak in Utah herd cattle

Agriculture officials are working to stem a potential outbreak of a cattle venereal disease after several bulls in Box Elder County tested positive for trichomoniasis.

House Speaker Pelosi tests positive for COVID, spokesman says

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic, her spokesman said on Thursday.

H&M says you can compost its new line of baby clothes

H&M is coming out with a new line of baby clothes that can be recycled in an unexpected way once they're worn out — composting.

Human trafficking isn't just a problem elsewhere. It's happening in urban, rural Utah, report says

Despite perceptions that human trafficking is an "international problem," it is occurring in urban and rural areas of Utah, according to a new report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project.

Northern Utah homeowner tears out lawn after tough water restrictions put in place

Some homeowners are tearing out their yards after the Weber Basin Water Conservancy District announced its toughest water restrictions yet.

Drone delivery service coming to Intermountain Healthcare in Utah

Utah health services giant Intermountain Healthcare gets set to launch the state's first unmanned drone delivery system this summer.

Need an MRI? Book your own for less without waiting on approval from a doctor or insurance

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

US: 2 posed as agents, gave gifts to Secret Service officers

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged two men they say were posing as federal agents, giving free apartments and other gifts to U.S. Secret Service agents, including one who worked on the first lady's security detail.

US jobless claims stay at historically low levels last week

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels.

Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to US Supreme Court

The Senate confirmed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson by a vote of 53-47 on Thursday, securing her place as the first Black woman on the high court and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his historic pick.

US 6 near Goshen reopens after fatal crash

One driver was killed and another was critically injured in a crash that closed U.S. Highway 6 near Goshen Thursday morning.

Banking giant says Fed strategy to quell US inflation might lead to recession

As the Federal Reserve signals its intent to continue interest rate hikes to battle inflation, Deutsche Bank is the first major institution to warn a U.S. recession may be looming.