How the Great Salt Lake's drying lakebed could contribute to pollution, other issues

Two Ph.D. students from Utah State University are trying to measure the dust blowing off the Great Salt Lake and learn how it contributes to pollution and air quality along the Wasatch Front.

Massive flames force evacuation of hundreds of Arizona homes

Winds kicked up a towering wall of flames in rural northern Arizona on Tuesday, tearing through two-dozen structures and forcing the evacuation of more than 700 homes.

Salt Lake City seeks 5 new trailheads, pauses extension on new trails after snag

The next phase of the much-anticipated Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System master plan is getting delayed again.

Evan McMullin or party loyalty? Utah Democrats face 'reckoning' in bid to unseat Mike Lee

The Utah Democratic Party is poised to possibly make an unprecedented move.

RSL seeks return to 'winning ways' following worst loss in club history

Justen Glad and David Ochoa announced their return to the pitch this week to help the team get back to "winning ways" with two more opportunities in the coming days.

St. George one-ups Salt Lake's roundabout whale with a roundabout dragon

While the installation of a giant whale in a Salt Lake City roundabout evoked much curiosity, the emergence of a sleeping dragon in historic downtown St. George might also make waves.

Driver going nearly 100 in 25 mph zone goes airborne, rolls down embankment, police say

A Utah County man was criminally charged on Tuesday for causing a crash that left his passenger in extremely critical condition.

This river in the American West is the most endangered river in the U.S.

It irrigates 90% of the nation's winter crops.

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if CDC believes mandate still needed

The Justice Department says it will not appeal a federal district judge's ruling that ended the nation's federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.

From the comments: ESPN's Stephen A. Smith can relate to some Jazz fans

The Jazz return to Salt Lake City after splitting the first two games of the series with the Dallas Mavericks. So everyone's pretty optimistic, right?

Judge will issue written ruling on Daybell jury decision

During a hearing at the Fremont County Courthouse on Tuesday morning, prosecutors in the Chad and Lori Daybell murder case made their arguments about bringing in a jury from Ada County rather than moving the entire trial across the state.

Netflix aims to curtail password sharing, considers ads

An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.

Summit County semitruck rollover involving hazardous materials disrupts I-80 traffic

The shelter-in-place order for residents living near Tollgate Canyon in Summit County was lifted Tuesday night; eastbound lanes of I-80 reopened while one westbound lane remained closed after a semitruck containing hazardous materials rolled over.

Person injured in Cache County officer-involved shooting following alleged robbery, chase

A person was taken to a hospital after an alleged home-invasion robbery, high-speed chase and an officer-involved shooting Tuesday in Cache County.

Washington D.C. Temple draws people of diverse faiths as it opens to visitors

On Monday, 150 journalists from outlets like The New York Times and Fox News toured the D.C. temple and began to post, publish and broadcast stories about the public open house, which begins April 28 and runs through June 11.

Johnny Depp on stand: Ex-wife Amber Heard's allegations 'heinous'

Actor Johnny Depp told jurors that he felt compelled to sue his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel out of an obsession for the truth after she accused him of domestic violence.

Have You Seen This? Padres slugger nearly suffers (another) injury — playing soccer?

Before Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves, injured San Diego shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. showed off his soccer skills, and nearly crashed on his injured wrist in the process.

Lori Vallow Daybell remains silent during arraignment, judge enters not guilty plea on her behalf

Lori Vallow Daybell was silent during an arraignment Tuesday, and her attorney asked a judge to enter a not guilty plea on her behalf to murder and other charges.

Shop local: Support the Utah women-owned business directory

It's not always easy to find women-owned businesses to support. That's why the Women's Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah), housed within the Salt Lake Chamber, created the first-of-its-kind Utah Women-Owned Business Directory.

Ogden man sentenced to federal prison for withholding business taxes from IRS

An Ogden man will spend one year and a day in prison after pleading guilty to withholding business taxes from the IRS for years.

Utahns' biggest issue for Congress to address? It's the economy

Record-high inflation, an out-of-control housing market and the multitrillion-dollar federal deficit all figure into Utahns' top picks for issues they want to see Congress address on a priority basis.

Ex-wife of convicted DC sniper recalls domestic violence she suffered at his hands

The ex-wife of a man convicted of killing 10 in Washington, D.C., in 2002 spoke during the Utah Valley University Conference on Domestic Violence on Tuesday.

Man sentenced to prison for attempting to disarm police officer in front of child

The state prevailed during a sentencing hearing in 5th District Court last week in a case involving a defendant who attempted to grab an officer's duty weapon during a DUI arrest last year.

Springville man paid boy $15K to keep quiet about sex abuse, police say

A Utah man already facing charges related to child porn possession has now been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a teen boy over years and paying him to keep it quiet.

Do you split your Oreo? Researchers at MIT attempt to divide the cookie perfectly

With the perfect twist, could researchers manipulate the cookie's filling to distribute evenly between the two wafer cookies?

Despite proof, tenant who double paid rent can't get refund

With rents on the rise, who can afford to double pay for one month's rent? David Martinez of South Ogden said he was pressured to do just that.

The surprising new way experts are trying to steer people away from danger

Suicide, child abuse, substance use and mental illness are among the issues being rebranded in hopes of saving lives.

St. George police looking for Brigham Young Winter Home vandals

Twice in March, multiple windows at the historic Brigham Young Winter Home in St. George were broken by rock-throwing vandals, according to police.

2 killed in separate motorcycle crashes in Vineyard, Draper

Two people died Tuesday from injuries suffered in separate motorcycle crashes in Vineyard and Draper.

'Tragic weekend': 2 die in rappelling accidents at San Rafael Swell

Authorities described a "tragic" Easter weekend in Emery County after two men died from falling in separate incidents at San Rafael Swell.

Why the Washington D.C. Temple is important to Latter-day Saints

The Washington D.C. Temple was built on a prominent hill in part to show that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had arrived on the national and international stage.

Patrick Kinahan: Soap opera drama surrounds BYU basketball

Please, for the sake of his well-being, somebody tell Nick Emery to cease trashing Mark Pope and the BYU basketball program at every turn.

3 killed in Delta house fire identified

The names of three people found dead in a house fire in Delta over the weekend have been released.

The emergence of Devaughn Vele as Utah's WR1

Devaughn Vele is ready for a breakout season.

Spam is coming to get you via email, social media and your phone like never before

If you feel like the current volume of spam flooding your inbox, social media accounts, text streams and voicemail is at an all-time high, well, you're not wrong.

Transfer SZN is real for BYU basketball, and former players are speaking out about it

Caleb Lohner and Gideon George are reportedly hitting the transfer portal, with neither planning on returning to BYU. But that's only half the story, some former players contend.

UTA, Salt Lake City International Airport drop mask requirement

Utah Transit Authority officials say the agency has dropped its mask mandate for bus and train travelers.

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.

Inflation squeezes popular Salt Lake restaurant

It's no surprise that restaurant owners are feeling the pinch of inflation firsthand, as dishing out high-quality food comes with a high price tag.

New surrender deadline in Mariupol as West promises Ukraine more arms

Russia gave Ukrainian fighters still holding out in Mariupol a fresh ultimatum to surrender on Wednesday as it pushed for a decisive victory in its new eastern offensive, while Western governments pledged more military help to Kyiv.

2 seats on Florida drop tower ride linked to teen's death had been 'misadjusted,' officials say

Two seats on an Orlando, Florida, amusement park ride, including that of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death from the ride last month, had been manually adjusted, a forensic engineering firm hired to investigate the incident found.

Need a ride? E-scooter company partners with Lyft for new access in Salt Lake City

Unlocking an e-scooter is now just a rideshare app away.

'It's not Game 6': Jazz taking the positive route after Game 2 defeat

Utah's Game 2 loss on Monday brought back some horrid memories of last season's Game 6 defeat to the LA Clippers. The good news: It wasn't season-ending.