Former refugee finds the mystery woman who gave her $100 on a plane decades ago

Tracy Peck was running errands Saturday when she got a series of texts and calls that shocked her — first from her tennis coach, then from her best friend.

Person posing as Cedar City police officer 'demanding money and threatening warrants'

Those receiving calls from someone claiming to represent the Cedar City Police Department while "demanding money and threatening warrants," should report the incident to dispatch as a possible scam, Cedar City police have announced.

2 children killed in Eagle Mountain when speeding car crashes into corral, police say; 3 injured

Two young children were killed and three occupants of a car suffered injuries Monday in an accident in Eagle Mountain involving a speeding driver, police say.

What a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade would mean for Utah

The Supreme Court has privately voted to overturn Roe v. Wade according to a leaked draft opinion published by Politico. Here's what that would mean in Utah.

Sneakers, elastic pants: People alter office wear amid COVID

After working remotely in sweats and yoga pants for two years, many Americans are rethinking their wardrobes to balance comfort and professionalism as offices reopen.

US Supreme Court set to overturn Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, Politico reports

A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, Politico reported on Monday.

Vendor pulls out of Rockport State Park over 'long-term issues with park management'

The concessions management company for a park in Summit County says it has severed its ties with the Utah Division of State Parks, citing "ongoing long-term issues with park management."

Transfer portal swings both ways for Utes football ahead of deadline

The college football world has been a whirlwind in recent weeks as athletes around the country attempt to find a better location for themselves through the transfer portal.

As Elon Musk's Twitter plans emerge, is a mass employee exodus coming?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised finance partners he'd slash costs, juice revenues and bring in new leadership in order to secure the funding to back his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter earlier this month.

Injured climber rescued by helicopter in Zion after spending night on 6-inch cliffside ledge

An injured climber who had to spend the night on a cliffside crevice in Kolob Canyon was rescued by a Utah Highway Patrol helicopter using a hoist on Sunday.

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney wears a hat to avoid harassment from Trump supporters in Palm Beach

Sen. Mitt Romney apparently wears a hat while dining out when vacationing in Palm Beach, Florida, to avoid harassment from supporters of former President Donald Trump.

Southern Utah man given probation in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

A Toquerville, Utah man was sentenced to probation Monday for his role in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Have You Seen This? Sea lion wants to be where the people are

Sorry vacationer, this animal needs to relax way more than you.

Why the latest subvariants of COVID-19 may bring a 'new infection wave'

The COVID-19 virus continues to mutate, with a pair of new highly transmissible omicron subvariants sending cases spiking in South Africa.

Gov. Spencer Cox says admitting Ukrainian refugees is 'the right thing' to do

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says admitting refugees from Ukraine is "the right thing for our nation to do," but also pointed to lessons learned from the ongoing resettlement of nearly 76,000 Afghans.

Why Kalani Sitake added 8 new roles to BYU football support staff

The moves are a continuation of athletic director Tom Holmoe's "unprecedented" extension offered to Kalani Sitake through the 2027 season.

Utah looking at 'particularly bad' fire season — but you and Mother Nature could change that

Experts project high risks early in the fire season for Utah but have the potential to taper off with forecast conditions ripe for monsoons.

Person of interest sought in West Valley murder case

West Valley police are asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest in a fatal stabbing over the weekend.

5 reasons rising inflation could lead to falling housing prices

Inflation is rising, but on the plus side, here are five reasons why this could mean housing prices might be about to drop.

106 wild horses died in Colorado from killer cocktail of flu, wildfire smoke, dust, BLM says

A report on the deaths of 106 wild horses said some of the wild animals were suffering from severe pneumonia and either died from respiratory distress or had to be euthanized.

Arrest warrant issued for Utahn charged with murdering Magna man

A man accused of fatally shooting a Magna man, possibly over gang rivalry, was charged Monday with murder.

Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades

The Federal Reserve is poised this week to begin unleashing its most drastic steps in three decades to attack inflation by making it costlier to borrow.

The Black church, religious freedom and gay rights

A recent panel explored Black Christians' responses to the Equality Act and Fairness for All Act.

Cancer patient raising money to help other cancer warriors pay medical bills

An Ogden man is dedicating part of his business to helping people cover the devastating cost that comes with fighting cancer.

What refugee liaisons have learned from the Utah students they serve

There are 800 refugee students now in the Granite School District. All grades — from kindergarten to 12th grade — and 100 languages are represented. The challenges are as varied as the children themselves.

Patrick Kinahan: Jazz shouldn't linger long with Snyder

After the team's disappointing yet predictable exit in the first round of the playoffs, Utah Jazz executives go into the offseason searching for answers to several questions.

Supreme Court rules against Boston in Christian flag case

A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that Boston violated the free speech rights of a conservative activist when it refused his request to fly a Christian flag on a flagpole outside City Hall.

Naomi Judd remembered by daughters at Country Music Hall of Fame ceremony

Naomi Judd's daughters honored her during her induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame Sunday night, just one day after they announced her death.

Are aggressive drivers making Utah's and the nation's roads less safe?

Law enforcement agencies in Utah say recent spikes in aggressive driving have made roadways less safe, contributing to a burst in fatalities and a greater incidence of road rage.

UHP investigating auto-pedestrian crash in Magna

The westbound lanes of state Route 201 were shut down for 3 1/2 hours Monday while the Utah Highway Patrol investigated an auto-pedestrian crash.

Police departments urge caution after increase in auto-pedestrian crashes

Statistics show that a 13-year-old boy who died in West Jordan last week was the fourth person in Utah to be killed on a bike in the month of April.

I hate working out, but I loved my Reformer Pilates class

I don't enjoy more mainstream forms of working out, but Reformer Pilates is different enough—and varies enough—to keep me on my toes. Literally.

Salt Lake police identify body found at construction site

Salt Lake police have identified a man whose body was found at a construction site earlier this week.

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant head for safety

Russia resumed pulverizing the Mariupol steel mill that has become the last stronghold of resistance in the bombed-out city, Ukrainian fighters said Monday, after a brief cease-fire over the weekend allowed the first evacuation of civilians from the plant.

'A big fan of our country': Utah sanitation worker seen on video removing US flag from garbage

Huntington sanitation worker Don Gardner spotted an American flag in a resident's garbage. That resident realized her mistake, then took a video of Cowley.