State honors first responders who helped after Utah's tragic sandstorm crash that killed 8

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services honored many who responded to the sandstorm-caused crash on July 25 that killed eight people and injured at least 10 others in southern Utah.

Mortgage demand wanes 12% as interest rate hikes begin to dampen housing market

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are starting to make a dent in the U.S.'s hot housing market.

Why Utah is trading 161,000 acres of Bears Ears with the federal government

State lawmakers approved a land swap that would transfer 161,000 acres currently managed by the Utah School and Institutional Lands Trust Administration to the federal government.

Why Utah's native cutthroat trout might not be as dumb as some anglers think

Cutthroat trout are easy to catch and don't fight as hard, but maybe the cutthroat is not as dumb as some anglers think. It should be admired for its ability to survive near extinction, even if there has been a little help from humankind.

Biden invokes Defense Production Act to increase infant formula supply

President Joe Biden took steps on Wednesday to address the shortage of infant formula in the United States, invoking the Defense Production Act to help manufacturers obtain the ingredients needed to ramp up supply, the White House said.

Biden administration pauses disinformation board after 3 weeks

Just weeks after its announcement, the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board is reportedly being put on pause and its leader is resigning following a wave of online pushback.

Do not open until 2122: Utah Capitol time capsule returns home with poignant message

Utah leaders resealed a time capsule at the state Capitol with the hope it helps Utahns 100 years from now understand the efforts to make the state a better place.

3 reasons why your little ones should have lots of art time

Research and studies have shown that creating art can prove extremely useful for your little ones. Here are a few reasons why you should schedule regular art time for your children (and yourself!).

WATCH: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his first 500 days as governor — and what's next

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday marked his first 500 days as governor, and he's celebrating the milestone with a live discussion about his achievements so far and his plans for the second half of his term.

BYU hires alumna Amber Whiting to lead women's basketball program

The Cougars announced Wednesday the hiring of Amber Whiting to replace recently retired Jeff Judkins, becoming the seven head coach in BYU's NCAA history dating back to 1972.

Police: Man dead, teen girl flown to hospital after attempted murder-suicide in Springville

Police say a man is dead and a 17-year-old girl was flown via helicopter to a hospital after an attempted murder-suicide took place in Springville on Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Oodles and oodles of antelope

I'm willing to bet a crisp $100 bill that you've never seen this many antelope at one time.

Police: 2 armed and dangerous suspects remain at large following crime spree in St. George

St. George police say two suspects they concider armed and dangerous remain at large following a string of retail thefts over the weekend. A third suspect has been arrested.

How gold medalist Nathan Chen hopes to inspire future Olympians with SLC 2030 bid

Chen was in town as part of the Stars on Ice tour Wednesday night at the Maverik Center, and accepted the honor given to him by Robbins on the governor's behalf.

Provo Veterans Center soon to be renamed for 'Candy Bomber'

With Pres. Biden's signature, the Provo Veterans Center at 360 S. State in Orem will be known as the Gail S. Halvorsen 'Candy Bomber' Veterans Center.

Kaysville woman arrested, charged with pocketing others' tax refunds

A Kaysville woman who already faces fraud and theft charges is now accused of taking tax return money from friends and family.

Pandemic drives up blood pressure and concerns about heart disease

As many Americans dealt with increasing levels of anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, studies suggest their blood pressure was also climbing.

Why this one county in Utah is now up to medium risk for COVID-19

Utah is no longer solidly green on the nation's COVID-19 map with only low community levels of the virus now that Summit County's case counts and hospitalizations are up.

'Liquid gold': US and Utah gas prices hit all-time high, look to keep moving up

The average price of gas in the U.S. hit an all-time high on Wednesday of $4.57 per gallon and every state in the country is now averaging over $4 per gallon, according AAA.

Nephew of convicted double murderer in Utah is charged with armed robbery

The nephew of a man convicted of killing a West Jordan couple in 2019 has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store.

Retailers call out Visa and Mastercard for fee hikes that could make inflation worse

Consumers could soon see even higher prices at some stores, after credit card giants Visa and Mastercard raised their "swipe fees" — generating an additional cost that some retailers could be forced to pass on to their customers.

Has the current Jazz roster peaked? Here's what Gobert, Mitchell had to say

Jazz coach Quin Snyder said the Jazz were a "spark" away from making a run. A spark that's been consistently missing in the postseason.

Grant awarded to help more Utahns expunge criminal records

Clean Slate Utah, a nonprofit that helps expunge criminal records, received an award Tuesday that comes with a $100,000 grant allowing it to start the state's first official program to help thousands of Utahns get their criminal records expunged.

US Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men

The U.S. Soccer Federation has reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally. That makes the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.

Hospital ceremony honors survivors, health care heroes as US hits 1 million COVID-19 deaths

An Orem hospital held a memorial Monday to mark two years since the pandemic began and the impact it has had on the community. The event comes days after America hit a grim milestone of 1 million COVID-19 deaths.

Court must decide if an elephant is a person

Is an Asian elephant also a person? That's the question before New York's highest court Wednesday in a closely watched case over whether a basic human right can be extended to an animal.

The Latter-day Saint ghost town that keeps emerging from Lake Mead

The severe drought conditions around Lake Mead have revealed the ghost town of St. Thomas.

Unaffordable Utah: Budget-friendly family summer fun

After two summers of pandemic restrictions, families wanting to travel this summer will face new obstacles: inflation, high gas prices and expensive plane tickets.

Ringling Bros. announces comeback tour but without animals

"The Greatest Show on Earth" is making a comeback — without animal acts — five years after shutting down its three-ring circus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey announced Wednesday.

National homebuilder confidence drops to 2-year low

For the fifth straight month, national homebuilder confidence fell, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Where's the beef? McDonald's, Wendy's are sued over burger sizes

Justin Chimienti thought the Big Mac he bought at McDonald's and the Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger he bought at Wendy's would be as big and juicy as advertised.

As southwestern Utah grows, so does the wildfire risk

Southern Utah's Washington County is growing at breakneck speed. St. George is the fastest growing metro area in the country, according to Census data.

Bad Kitty: Town grounds cats to save rare birds

What a cat-astrophe! Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.

Provo officer's death recognized as line-of-duty from meth exposure 16 years later

A Utah family is feeling a sense of closure after a Provo police officer, who died more than a decade ago, is just now being recognized as having died in the line of duty.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in Ukraine war crimes trial

A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine has pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed civilian. Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin could get life in prison for shooting a a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window on Feb. 28.

6 of Utah's most historic and prominent abandoned structures

Many of the following places and structures will sound familiar, but there may be some you've never heard of before. Either way, each of these adds a fascinating dot on the map of Utah history.

Truck crashes in Garden City for first time since UDOT installed runaway ramp in 2020

Tuesday morning, it happened again. Another 18-wheeler coming down the mountain on U.S. Highway 89 crashed once reaching the main intersection in Garden City.

NATO chief hails 'historic moment' as Finland, Sweden apply

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that Finland and Sweden have applied for membership amid concerns over Russia's war on Ukraine. Stoltenberg says NATO allies agree "that this is an historic moment which we must seize."

Major delays expected on FrontRunner following pedestrian incident near Clearfield

FrontRunner passengers should expect major delays in Davis County after a train versus pedestrian incident Wednesday morning, Utah Transit Authority says.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: 'Shrinkflation' emerges as prices climb

You have seen supermarket prices shoot up over the last several months, but does it also seem like the packaging is shrinking?