New musical about Ukraine to take the stage in time to help Ukrainians

A new musical, highlighting a horrifying moment in Ukraine's history will take the stage at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City Saturday, to help Ukrainians during this dark moment in the country's history.

After Game 3 loss, Jazz searching for moral victories

The Utah Jazz will always have the third quarter. That didn't mean much by the end.

Son donates part of his liver to ailing father

Every nine minutes, another person needs an organ transplant in the United States. More than 100,000 people are on a wait list, and here in Utah, almost 900 people need organ transplants. A Taylorsville man benefited from a live donor donation.

Rent control? Leave the free market be? What Utahns want done about wild housing prices

Utahns have wide-ranging opinions, with answers to wild housing prices that run the gamut, but no one stand-out solution, according to a new poll.

Callery pears: A stinky invader 'worse than murder hornets'

Stinky but handsome and widely popular landscape trees have spawned aggressive invaders, creating thickets that overwhelm native plants and sport nasty four-inch spikes.

9 children's books to transport you to a storybook springtime

Lucky for us, where there are books, there is whimsy; and if we are yearning for the warm promise of Spring on a snowy April day, we need only crack open one of these nine charming picture books to be whisked away to a storybook springtime.

Thousands across state practice earthquake safety as part of Great Utah ShakeOut

Hundreds of thousands of Utahns participated in a drill Thursday morning to see how prepared they are when an earthquake hits.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 cool things to see in Utah's Dinosaur Diamond

For people with young children or dinosaur lovers in the home, the Dinosaur Diamond covering much of eastern Utah should definitely be on your shortlist for the next family trip.

Driver dies in single-car crash in St. George

A 21-year-old man died Wednesday after crashing his car on Bluff Street in St. George.

Helicopter crash near Utah ski resort caused by pilot error

The Utah Army National Guard says two Blackhawk helicopters that crashed by a Utah ski resort in February was caused by human error and resulted in $9.23M in damages.

Video shows Mike Tyson punching airline passenger

Authorities are investigating after former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was recorded on video punching an aggressive passenger on board a plane at San Francisco International Airport.

CNN+ streaming service shutting down a month after launch

CNN is shutting down its CNN+ streaming service less than a month after its launch, a spectacular flameout for a venture that was seen as a way to attract a new generation of news consumers. On the television network, CNN's new CEO plans to increase CNN's emphasis on news coverage with less commentary.

Is the US doing enough to help Ukraine fight Russia? See what Utahns think in new poll

A vast majority of Utahns continue to closely follow the Russian attack on Ukraine, and just under half don't think the United States is doing enough to respond in the ongoing war.

Have you seen this? Pitcher tackles opponent who just hit a home run

Look, I've never been the biggest fan of baseball's unwritten rules,

Here's who is eligible for student loan debt relief after Biden's latest actions

The Biden administration has taken multiple actions to make it easier for federal student loan borrowers to receive debt forgiveness that they may already be entitled to under existing programs.

7 things to look for when you need a lender for your new home

Whether you hope to buy an existing home or plan to build new, If you're still shopping around for the right mortgage, there are a few things you should always look for in a lender.

It's only April and Arizona wildfire smoke is filling Utah skies

A wildfire that has ripped through northern Arizona is sending wildfire smoke into Utah, causing fine particulate pollution levels to spike in the southern region of the state.

Childhood vaccination rates fell in kindergartners last school year, CDC data shows

Vaccination rates for three childhood vaccines fell in kindergartners in the 2020-21 school year compared with the 2019-20 school year, a finding that may lead to more infections.

Biden bans Russian-linked ships from US ports

Pres. Joe Biden announced on Thursday the United States will ban Russian-affiliated ships from American ports.

Utah confirms 1,197 new COVID cases in last week, 4 additional deaths

The Utah Department of Health on Thursday reported 1,197 new COVID-19 over the past seven days, as well as 4 additional deaths.

Big companies pass on soaring costs to cash-strapped consumers

Makers of chocolate bars and coffee to lawn mowers and industrial robots succeeded in passing on soaring costs to consumers, allaying fears higher prices could dent demand for their products.

Musk says he has $46.5B in financing ready to buy Twitter

Elon Musk says he has lined up $46.5 billion in financing to buy Twitter, and he's trying to negotiate an agreement with the company.

A praying football coach makes his case

The Supreme Court will soon revisit the thorny issue of prayer in schools.

Putin claims victory in Mariupol but won't storm steel plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed victory in the strategic port of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to storm the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the war's iconic battleground.

Are we headed for a recession? Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says it's not out of the question

Sen. Mitt Romney criticized the Biden administration for doing "almost all the wrong things" to mitigate inflation and cautioned the country could be headed for a recession.

Local gun stores are noticing an increase in stolen guns accessories, worries about resellers

An Ogden gun store reports seeing an increase of thefts, especially hard-to-track items that don't have a serial number.

Woman critical after stabbing in Salt Lake

A woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in Salt Lake, police said.

How 2 Seattle Storm stars are helping make Paisley Harding's pro dreams come true

On one side of her locker sits Sue Bird, the 12-time all-star who just re-signed with Seattle for her 21st season. On the other sits Breanna Stewart, the former UConn star and two-time WNBA finals MVP.

Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced he has approved an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian invasion, but warned Congress will need to approve additional assistance.

Cox orders another emergency drought declaration; Lake Powell to receive more water

Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday issued a state of emergency regarding the state's drought. Utah and three other states also approved a plan to send water from Flaming Gorge to Lake Powell.

Advisory issued as another snow-producing storm heads for Utah

Meteorologists say the incoming storm has the potential to drop another 8 to 16 inches of snow in the northern mountain ranges, which is huge for Utah's snowpack and drought situation.

Westbound lanes of I-80 being diverted at Parley's Canyon after semi crash

Drivers heading west on Interstate 80 will be diverted near Parley's Canyon after a semi crashed Thursday morning.

Are Utah Republicans mad at Gov. Cox for transgender veto? Let political chips fall, he says

Gov. Spencer Cox received a wave of negative national attention for, among other things, sharing his preferred pronouns in a conversation with high school students.

Big changes on the horizon for major Sugar House corridor

Salt Lake City is eying improvements to an important road in southeast Salt Lake City.

Man who was injured in officer-involved shooting in Cedar City receives prison sentence

A Cedar City man who pleaded guilty to five felonies in connection with an incident during which he was shot and wounded by police on Valentine's Day last year was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

Safety concerns in a new audit 'echo' problems revealed after Lauren McCluskey's murder

Findings of a new legislative audit on campus police departments "echo" some of the same concerns of an independent review that followed University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey's death.

How much does a typical Utah family pay in taxes?

A typical family in Utah pays an average of 24.75% of their income in taxes each year, according to a new report by the Utah Taxpayers Association.

Using awareness and resources to help Utahns who experience domestic violence

The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition says that in a women's lifetime, one in three women will experience domestic violence in Utah.

Controlled burns aim to protect central Utah communities this summer

Where there's smoke there's usually fire; however, the smoke that could be seen just east of Fillmore Wednesday afternoon was to prevent bigger fires.

Teen girl shot in leg during drive-by shooting in West Jordan

A 17-year-old girl was shot in the leg in a drive-by shooting overnight Thursday in West Jordan, police said.

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

The Biden administration is making it easier for refugees fleeing Russia's war on Ukraine to come to the US from Europe. It also plans to send $800 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, Pres. Biden announced Thursday morning.

Judge rejects plea deal for attorney charged with taking millions from disabled clients

After hearing from victims who lost millions, a federal judge rejected a plea deal for a Salt Lake lawyer charged with stealing money from his disabled clients.