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Oklahoma governor signs the nation's strictest abortion ban

05/25/2022 10:21pm

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban. The ban, passed by state lawmakers last week, prohibits all abortions with few exceptions. Stitt signed the bill on Wednesday.

US had sharp increase in active shooter incidents last year, according to FBI report

05/25/2022 9:45pm

One day before a gunman killed 19 elementary school children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, the FBI released an alarming report showing a dramatic increase in "active shooter situations" in 2021.

Tiny robotic crabs: Engineers invent the world's smallest remote-controlled walking robots

05/25/2022 9:29pm

For these tiny robotic crabs, being small is a virtue.

Report reveals pandemic's impacts on Utah adolescents' mental, physical health

05/25/2022 8:57pm

Utah teenagers experienced a significant increase in mental health concerns and a marked decrease in substance abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

Provo man charged with killing his mother following money dispute

05/25/2022 8:13pm

A Provo man was charged with murder Wednesday and accused of shooting his mother in Pleasant Grove after asking her for money.

West Valley students get a glimpse into their professional dreams

05/25/2022 7:47pm

Instead of a typical career day with parents, Whittier Elementary students wrote essays about their dream jobs and "Imagine U. Day" was born, bringing students to the University of Utah campus.

Too many texts: Cellphone experiment shows impact on learning

05/25/2022 7:22pm

Cellphones are a distraction in school. That well-researched fact surprises no one. What may be a surprise is to what extent they impact concentration.

How a community can address mental health, questions amid mass shootings

05/25/2022 6:55pm

Emotions following mass tragedies can be overwhelming and can leave communities with questions about how to address them, an expert says.

Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim is 'brokenhearted all over again' after Texas massacre

05/25/2022 6:16pm

One mom who knows all too well how the families of the Texas shooting victims are feeling is Michele Gay. Her daughter, Josephine, was killed 10 years ago in the Sandy Hook shooting.

Have You Seen This? New Piano Guys video is a tribute to Abraham Lincoln

05/25/2022 5:47pm

A new video from the Piano Guys featuring the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" is a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. The song features a more pensive version of the Civil War-era hymn.

Utah groups donate minivans to Afghan families

05/25/2022 5:16pm

Afghan families who fled to Utah last fall are slowly assimilating to their new lives. One obstacle they face is getting around town without a car, which is why the community stepped up to give them a lift.

Eagle Mountain man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

05/25/2022 4:48pm

An Eagle Mountain man was arrested by FBI agents on Wednesday after federal prosecutors accused him and his son of entering the U.S. Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

Did dinosaur blood run warm or cold? Long-standing question may finally have an answer

05/25/2022 4:48pm

Fearsome predators like T. rex and towering, telescope-necked dinosaurs, such as brachiosaurus, were warm-blooded creatures in the same way birds and mammals are, according to a groundbreaking new study.

$250M in federal money is coming to help Utah, other states plug pollution from leaky wells

05/25/2022 4:37pm

A portion of $250 million allocated under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed last year by President Joe Biden will help Utah tackle legacy pollution.

Gunman told police Springville man 'needed to die,' charges say

05/25/2022 4:11pm

An Orem man was charged with murder Wednesday after allegedly saying he had been planning to kill the Springville man for two months.

CDC confirms Utah cases are monkeypox

05/25/2022 4:06pm

The two probable cases of monkeypox in Utah have now been confirmed, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department.

'We're ready for this': 1st of free period product dispensers installed at Utah schools

05/25/2022 3:15pm

The new Utah law requiring the installation of free period product dispensers in every K-12 female and unisex bathroom, has begun with Hillcrest Junior High School.

How you can nominate a deserving person for a $1,000 Goodness Grant from Awardco

05/25/2022 3:00pm - SPONSORED

With your help, Awardco hopes to recognize and award individuals who are making a positive difference in the community through a monthly $1,000 grant.

Utah man solicited explicit photos from young girls across the country, police say

05/25/2022 2:44pm

A Utah man was arrested in Washington County Tuesday after police say he solicited nude pictures and videos of girls on social media, some as young as 11.

'Where is the urgency?' Utah senator proposes raising age to purchase firearms to 21

05/25/2022 2:12pm

One day after the tragic shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two adults dead, a Utah state senator wants to raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21.

Wendy's puts up the 'for sale' sign as costs rise

05/25/2022 1:50pm

In a Tuesday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Wendy's chairman said that his management fund wants to explore a possible sale or merger for the burger chain.

FanX co-founder arrested in Hawaii, accused of making bomb threats to Utah buildings

05/25/2022 1:27pm

A co-founder of Salt Lake FanX was arrested in Hawaii this week after federal prosecutors say he threatened to bomb multiple buildings in Utah.

Prison ordered for Payson man convicted of enticing a minor

05/25/2022 1:03pm

A judge on Tuesday ordered a Payson man to spend up to 30 years in prison for enticing a minor. He was arrested in an undercover operation in which he believed he was arranging a meeting with a 13-year-old girl.

Vigil, rally planned for 2nd anniversary of George Floyd killing

05/25/2022 12:41pm

A candlelight vigil to honor George Floyd's memory at the intersection where he died was among the remembrances scheduled for the second anniversary of the Black man's killing at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

Utah concert promoter charged with murder in stabbing death of man outside venue

05/25/2022 12:13pm

A man who witnesses say was a concert promoter was charged Wednesday with murder and accused of stabbing a man nine times outside a concert venue in downtown Salt Lake City.

Mountains? Beehives? Fry sauce? What Utahns say they want on new state flag

05/25/2022 12:09pm

Utah received over 5,000 flag design submissions and 1,500 text submissions over the past few months. Here are the early leading ideas for a new state flag.

'Lunchflation' is real. Returning to the office is costing us a fortune

05/25/2022 11:47am

Millions of employees started working remotely after the pandemic first took hold in 2020. But now, more people are returning to the office — and they're being greeted by much higher prices for just about everything.

How this Latter-day Saint got to the top of Richard Nixon's enemy list

05/25/2022 11:30am - PARTNER

In an era of contentious politics and journalism, Jack Anderson's career still casts a long shadow.

Explainer: How cities in the West have water amid drought

05/25/2022 11:20am

Many Western cities over the past three decades have diversified their water sources, boosted local supplies, and use water more efficiently now than in the past.

Utah doesn't have any monkeypox vaccine. Here's why

05/25/2022 11:02am

Utah doesn't have any of the vaccines for monkeypox, but there's no need to start stocking up since it should be available if needed from the federal government, public health officials said Tuesday.

These states have the weakest gun control laws in the country

05/25/2022 10:06am

Gun control remains one of the most pressing and heated debates in politics. Although the federal government hasn't passed gun control or gun rights legislation recently, states continue to pass measures of their own.

How 2 freshmen from Mississippi left mark on BYU baseball ahead of WCC Tournament

05/25/2022 9:33am

Collin Reuter and Ozzie Pratt have made an instant impact as best friends, high school teammates and now freshmen at BYU.

Utah sex offender accused of sexual battery 3 weeks after leaving halfway house

05/25/2022 9:04am

A registered sex offender who arrived in Cedar City just two days ago was arrested Tuesday for a new offense, according to police.

2 Utah children identified in worldwide hepatitis investigation

05/25/2022 8:40am

Health officials have identified two Utah children diagnosed with hepatitis "with no known cause" as part of a worldwide investigation that began in the U.S. last winter.

Canyons School District graduates its 'first class'

05/25/2022 8:31am

In 2009, the newly formed Canyons School District welcomed its first kindergarteners. This year, those kindergarteners will be graduating high school.

FDA chief struggles to explain slow response on baby formula

05/25/2022 8:15am

The head of the FDA faced bipartisan fury from House lawmakers Wednesday over months of delays investigating problems at the nation's largest baby formula plant that prompted an ongoing shortage.

Mother of handcuffed man killed by police reaches $350K settlement with West Valley City

05/25/2022 8:10am

West Valley police say they have changed the way officers process people arrested in DUI cases after a sergeant shot and killed a man while he was in police custody.

How to know if you can afford to buy a home in this crazy real estate market

05/25/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED

If you're feeling the push to buy a home sooner rather than later, you've no doubt wondered if purchasing a home is even feasible in the current market. Here's how to gauge whether this is a good time for you to buy a home.

Walmart apologizes for selling Juneteenth ice cream

05/25/2022 7:41am

Walmart's attempt to commemorate Juneteenth with a new ice cream didn't go over so well.

Ogden leaders consider no more free parking downtown

05/25/2022 7:17am

Free parking could become a thing of the past in downtown Ogden. City leaders are considering adding a pay system to help accommodate future growth.

Economy bigger priority than punishing Russia, new poll says

05/25/2022 6:50am

Americans are becoming less supportive of punishing Russia for launching its invasion of Ukraine if it comes at the expense of the U.S. economy, a sign of rising anxiety over inflation and other challenges, according to a new poll.

Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school where shooter was killing children

05/25/2022 6:36am

Onlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman's rampage killed 19 children and two teachers, witnesses said Wednesday

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