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Man dead after being hit by FrontRunner train in Murray

05/07/2022 10:11pm
A man died Saturday after being hit by a FrontRunner train in Murray, police said.

Jill Biden hears heartbreak of Ukrainian moms now in Romania

05/07/2022 9:49pm
Jill Biden heard heartbreaking stories Saturday from Ukrainian women and children who fled Russia's war and found safe haven in Romania, with one mother telling the U.S. first lady of a harrowing escape after being holed up in a cramped, cold basement with her traumatized 8-year-old daughter.

Gabby Petito's mother files wrongful death lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's estate

05/07/2022 9:10pm
Nichole Schmidt, the mother of Gabby Petito, has taken legal action against the estate of Brian Laundrie, by filing a complaint in Sarasota County Friday, in which she asks for monetary compensation for the "wrongful death" of her daughter.

How a new approach to dental care helped save a Utah man's humanitarian gift

05/07/2022 8:34pm
A Bountiful man raised $10,000 to take wheelchairs to families in need in Mexico in October. But the trip was almost canceled due to a toothache.

Abortion adds to Biden's all-but-impossible to-do list

05/07/2022 7:46pm
President Joe Biden is under pressure to preserve access to abortion, but he has few good options to do it. The White House is exploring administrative steps that could make abortion more accessible.

Utah events, awareness day spark conversations to reduce stigma of mental health challenges

05/07/2022 7:01pm
Labeled Fest in Salt Lake City and Children's Mental Health Awareness Day lead to conversations about reducing the stigma around mental health.

Date-night-in-a-box by Utah company thrills couples & families all over the world

05/07/2022 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Each month, a new adventure filled with cryptic clues, ciphers and puzzles, transports players to a different international city where they solve a riveting mystery.

Sailors say aircraft carrier that had multiple suicides occur on board was uninhabitable

05/07/2022 6:12pm
Twelve current and former crewmembers of the George Washington painted a disturbing picture of a ship with myriad issues. Three crewmen of the ship died by suicide in April.

CDC probing 109 liver illnesses in kids, including 5 deaths

05/07/2022 5:25pm
U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.

1 killed in single-vehicle crash in Tooele County

05/07/2022 4:39pm
One person died Saturday after striking the railing alongside the freeway with their vehicle near Arragonite in Tooele County, police said.

A record share of home sellers have dropped prices, but buyers are still struggling, Redfin says

05/07/2022 4:03pm
The latest pulse reading on the U.S. housing market shows signs of a shift — but still little price relief for buyers.

Have You Seen This? A fan is a fan for a busker, even if it's feathered

05/07/2022 3:08pm
This street busker probably didn't expect to become best friends with a pigeon.

Remembering Sen. Hatch's work to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act

05/07/2022 2:37pm
Among the hundreds of pieces of legislation that Sen. Orrin Hatch helped to pass during his time in Congress, the Americans with Disabilities Act ranks among the most important.

Ukraine braces for escalated attacks ahead of Russia's V-Day

05/07/2022 2:17pm
The war in Ukraine has wracked the country's southern coast as Russian forces fired cruise missiles at the city of Odesa and bombarded a steel mill in the port of Mariupol housing Ukrainian civilians and fighters. The Russians hope to complete their conquest of Mariupol in time for Victory Day celebrations on Monday.

Less immigrant labor in US contributing to price hikes

05/07/2022 1:11pm
The U.S. is experiencing a labor shortage that's partly fueled by a drop-off in immigration, which ground to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic. By some estimates, the U.S. now has 2 million fewer immigrants than it would have if the pace had stayed the same.

Police investigating attempted homicide in West Valley City

05/07/2022 12:19pm
West Valley Police are asking neighbors for any security camera footage that could help in the investigation into an attempted homicide Thursday night.

BYU basketball earns commitment from transfer guard Rudi Williams

05/07/2022 12:14pm
Finally, some good news for BYU basketball out of the transfer portal.

How an AncestryDNA kit reunited a family and 'filled a gap' on Mother's Day

05/07/2022 11:17am - PARTNER
A genetic test led a man to reconnect with his biological mother and siblings more than 45 years after he was placed for adoption.

Man arrested in connection with St. George shooting

05/07/2022 10:51am
An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting death of a 37-year-old man, police said Sunday.

Illinois trucker found not guilty of sexually assaulting Salt Lake woman

05/07/2022 10:21am
A jury determined an Illinois trucker accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked as an escort in Salt Lake City was not guilty after a four-day trial.

How the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is ushering in the next generation of entrepreneurs

05/07/2022 9:29am
Lassonde Studios at the University of Utah is a living and learning community where students from any major or background can live, create and launch their business ideas.

Utah crash survivor beats odds, keeps promise to help people as she graduates from U. with doctorate

05/07/2022 8:18am
A crash survivor overcame all odds and graduated with her doctorate at the University of Utah Thursday, keeping a promise she made after the crash.

Why therapists at this counseling center aren't leaving anytime soon

05/07/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED
At Utah Behavior Services, you'll find that the professionals and staff members love their job because it's refreshingly different from other counseling centers. Their mission focuses on giving children the tools for success and developing strong families.

Elon Musk and Tesla's quiet success with a cobalt-free EV battery

05/07/2022 7:12am
Four years ago, Elon Musk declared that his Tesla vehicles were going to have batteries that were cobalt-free.