Utah Girls Tackle Football League to play historic games at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Utah Girls Tackle Football League is about to make history when it holds its championship games at Rice Eccles Stadium on Saturday.

Blackouts possible this summer due to heat and extreme weather, officials warn

Extreme temperatures and ongoing drought could cause the power grid to buckle across vast areas of the country this summer, potentially leading to electricity shortages and blackouts, a U.S. power grid regulator said Wednesday.

Rare northern Michigan tornado kills 1, injures more than 40

A rare northern Michigan tornado that hammered a small town has killed at least one person and injured more than 40.

Biden's approval dips to lowest in presidency, poll says

A new poll shows President Joe Biden's approval rating dipped to the lowest point of his presidency in May. Only 39% of U.S. adults approve of Biden's performance as president.

'Water is not going to magically appear,' says Interior's Tanya Trujillo

Communities across the country are tapping more than 660 million reasons to boost the integrity of water supply and delivery systems, especially during the drought.

Why Utahns are at higher risk for deadly skin cancer

Utah has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of melanoma in the nation — a rate more than double the national average.

Review: It's hard to resist the charm of 'Downton Abbey: A New Era'

Here are a few reasons I somewhat enjoyed "Downton Abbey: A New Era," despite the fact I am not a regular guest of the grand old house.

Will the 2030 Winter Games come to Utah? IOC to decide in coming months

The site of the 2030 Winter Games could all but be decided in the coming months now that International Olympic Committee leaders are ready to start negotiating.

Ogden museum to display historic artifacts from Al Capone, Butch Cassidy, Einstein on Saturday

Ogden's 25th Street Museum will celebrate its reopening with a free open house featuring a special collection of historical artifacts from Ogden and around the world.

2nd man arrested, accused of firing 36 rounds at man at Utah apartment complex

A second person has been arrested and accused of firing 36 rounds at another man outside a South Salt Lake apartment complex in March.

He built a moving, nearly life-sized 'Star Wars' X-wing fighter. He wants to use it to help Ukraine

It might look like something from a galaxy far, far away but this "Star Wars" X-wing starfighter came from a very earthly garage.

Utah judge rules ski collision with Gwyneth Paltrow was not a 'hit-and-run'

A judge dismissed some claims filed by a retired optometrist against Gwyneth Paltrow after the two collided at a ski resort, ruling that it was not a "hit-and-run ski crash," as the lawsuit claimed.

Crypto crash: Economy killer or just another roller-coaster moment?

The cryptocurrency market that was riding high late last year and worth over $3 trillion has tumbled dramatically, losing nearly $2 trillion in value and putting around half of all digital currency investors underwater.

4 charged in connection with killing near Utah grocery store

Four people were charged with murder Friday in connection with the shooting death of a man near the parking lot of a South Salt Lake WinCo store.

Have You Seen This? A fly's reaction time is oddly mesmerizing

There isn't a lot to this video, but I love it for some reason.

Utah unemployment dips below 2% for 1st time as labor becomes 'precious commodity'

Utah labor officials reported Friday that the state's unemployment rate slipped to a record-low of 1.9% in April after steadily staying at 2% for months.

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District urges users to reduce water use early

Snowpack in the Weber and Ogden drainages is again below average–about 75% of where we'd be on a normal year, and just 52% of the average peak.

St. George City Council passes new fireworks restrictions map

The city of St. George is preparing for fire season, and on Thursday evening the city council passed this year's fireworks restriction map.

Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol

Russia claims to have captured Mariupol in what would be its biggest victory yet in its war with Ukraine, following a nearly three-month siege that reduced much of the strategic port city to a smoking ruin, with over 20,000 civilians feared dead. There is no immediate confirmation from Ukraine.

Why BYU went to high school ranks to tap first female women's hoops coach since 1997

Whiting will be the seventh women's basketball coach at BYU in the NCAA era, and the first female coach to lead the program since Soni Adams in 1997.

$11M awarded to 85 outdoors projects in Utah. Here's what's in the works

Utah's Office of Outdoor Recreation announced this week that it is sending nearly $11 million in transient room tax revenue and legislative funding to 85 outdoor recreation-themed projects all over Utah.

This Latter-day Saint helped community find common ground on transgender rights

Loudoun County, Virginia, resident Melaney Tagg brought together a team of diverse people with diverse opinions to tackle some of the area's biggest problems.

Employees have the upper hand in today's job market. Here's how to negotiate your salary

When it comes to salary negotiations, job candidates have a lot of leverage these days.

Danone ramps up US baby formula shipments to address shortage

Aptamil maker Danone SA has stepped up shipments of infant formula from Europe to address a shortage in the United States, according to U.S customs data and an analysis of ocean cargo data by shipping consultancy Ocean Audit for Reuters.

3 Salt Lake County officers cleared in 3 separate police shootings

Three Salt Lake County police officers were legally justified in shooting or shooting at three people in separate recent incidents, the district attorney announced Friday.

Contest helps teens, young adults visualize the conversation about mental health

A short film contest sponsored by multiple Utah organizations asked teens and young adults to share their vision of "healing out loud" in 30 seconds or less.

6 surprising things about bees on World Bee Day

There is a lot to love about bees. In honor of World Bee Day on May 20, here are six surprising things you might not know about nature's hardest-working pollinators.

Woman drowns Friday in Ogden Canyon, police say

The Weber County Sheriff's Office says a woman drowned Friday morning in Ogden Canyon.

Montpelier Idaho Temple site selected less than 2 months after it was announced

A location has been selected for the Montpelier Idaho Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday.

Provo man made threats against elementary school and officers, police say

Police arrested a Provo man Thursday after they said he made threats at an elementary school and then threatened officers who questioned him.

Ukrainian curling team finds shelter and training facilities in Utah

The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation has adopted the Ukrainian National Curling Team so they can live and train here while the war in Ukraine rages on.

These Utahns are cutting back on groceries, travel because of inflation

Though inflation cooled slightly last month, U.S. consumers are still paying significantly more for nearly everything they buy.

Teens need to learn early about signs of abusive relationships, Utah experts say

A shooting in Springville on Wednesday made it tragically clear that violence in a relationship can happen to anyone, including teenagers.

US aims to arm Ukraine with advanced anti-ship missiles to fight Russian blockade

The White House is working to put advanced anti-ship missiles in the hands of Ukrainian fighters to help defeat Russia's naval blockade, officials said, amid concerns more powerful weapons that could sink Russian warships would intensify the conflict.

5 reasons to build a new home instead of buying a used one

Historically, building a new home might have been considered a luxury option reserved for those with money and time to spare. But today, it could actually be the right choice for a considerable portion of house hunters.

Baby formula shortage is 'colossal failure' of federal government, Utah governor says

The nationwide baby formula shortage is a "colossal failure" by the federal government, which failed to prevent a "foreseeable crisis," according to Utah's governor.

Pleasant Grove man arrested in killing said, 'I shot my mom,' police say

Officers arrested a Pleasant Grove man early Friday after his mother's body was found and police say he told them he had "been involved in a crime."

CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quickly signed off on the advice.

Long-range forecast: Utah's in for another hot summer but precipitation outlook remains unclear

Last year produced Utah's hottest summer on record. That record could already be jeopardy.