Go-broke dates pushed back for Social Security, Medicare

A stronger-than-expected economic recovery from the pandemic has pushed back the go-broke dates for Social Security and Medicare, but officials warn that the current economic turbulence is putting additional pressures on the bedrock retirement programs.

Challengers Isom, Edwards take aim at Lee's leadership, absence at Senate primary debate

U.S. Senate candidates Ally Isom and Becky Edwards pointed out, in incumbent Sen. Mike Lee's absence on the debate stage Thursday, what differentiates them from him.

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.

Charges: Ogden man linked to numerous sexual extortion victims

Prosecutors say they have identified numerous other victims of a man charged with sexual extortion in February.

After coaching change, BYU star Shaylee Gonzales enters transfer portal

The 5-foot-10 guard has put her name in the transfer portal after the coach who recruited her to BYU retired.

Celica or Mustang? How simple curiosity turned into a big restoration project for Draper man

In 2005, Josh Wheeler saw a 1977 Toyota Celica and thought it was a Ford Mustang. He loved the lines so much that he went and found one in 2016, finishing its restoration in 2022.

Utah primary debates: Fireworks fly in 1st Congressional District debate

Utah Rep. Blake Moore squared off with his GOP opponents Andrew Badger and Tina Cannon during an at times fiery debate Thursday ahead of Utah's June 28 Republican primary.

The West is already burning, and experts worry it's about to get worse

The Western fire season started early in the Southwest but it's expected to expand all over in the next few months with above-normal fire conditions.

Utah Pride Week co-director retiring after more than decade of planning Pride

As tens of thousands of people get ready to enjoy Utah Pride Week festivities, one of the main people behind making the annual event happen for the community for years is saying goodbye.

Davis County reminds drivers not to clog up passing lanes, stop calling 911 for slow drivers

The Davis County Sheriff's Office wants to remind drivers to use the right lanes to let others pass, while also reminding drivers not to call 911 to report slow drivers in passing lanes.

Texas senator: School police chief didn't know of 911 calls for help from students inside building

The commander at the scene of a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was not informed of panicked 911 calls coming from students trapped inside the building as the massacre unfolded, a Texas state senator said Thursday.

Utah health expert to advise Congress on Medicare

Greg Poulsen, senior vice president of Intermountain Healthcare, was appointed to a 17-member commission that advises Congress about Medicare.

Mastroeni announces RSL captain Damir Kreilach likely out 3 months

Real Salt Lake head coach Pablo Mastroeni announced that captain Damir Kreilach underwent successful back surgery Thursday morning.

Have You Seen This? A squirrel causes quite the delay at minor league game

Who is to say baseball's only for humans? Definitely not the squirrel that meandered its way onto the field during a game last weekend.

Utah speller reinstated at National Spelling Bee after appeal

A speller has been reinstated into the Scripps National Spelling Bee field after successfully appealing that he was denied relevant root information about a word.

Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says

A new study is drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin. Last year, U.S. poison control centers received more than 52,000 calls of children consuming worrisome amounts of melatonin.

Biden appeals to Congress for tougher gun laws in national address: 'How much more carnage?'

President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned plea to act on gun control, calling on lawmakers to restore limits on the sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Why the gondola is the best option for Little Cottonwood Canyon's congestion

As UDOT deliberates how to best solve the complicated question of how to safely and efficiently move Little Cottonwood Canyon visitors up and down a majestic canyon there is only one solution that checks all the boxes – the proposed gondola.

EPA moves to give states, tribes more power to protect water

The Biden administration on Thursday proposed undoing a Trump-era rule that limited the power of states and Native American tribes to block energy projects like natural gas pipelines based on their potential to pollute rivers and streams.

Kaysville officer accidentally injured in training, police say

A police officer suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg Thursday during training in Bountiful, police said.

Police: Argument over money for beer, cigarettes leads to stabbing in Farmington

Police say an argument over money for beer and cigarettes led to a man being stabbed in Farmington on Sunday and another man being held in jail without bail.

Utah reports 5,728 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths in past week

Utah health officials confirmed 5,728 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and four new deaths over the past seven days.

As Biden and lawmakers debate, US Supreme Court poised to expand gun rights

As President Joe Biden and Congress ponder how to respond to the latest U.S. mass shootings, the Supreme Court is due to decide a major case that could undermine new efforts to enact gun control measures while making existing ones vulnerable to legal attack.

Washington County GOP selects interim replacement for Seegmiller

The Washington County Republican Party has selected a replacement for Rep. Travis Seegmiller until the position gets filled permanently in this year's election.

Think of your closest friends. Do they all look — and vote — like you?

Americans appear to choose friends who vote like them, worship like them and look like them.

Salt Lake City man killed in Nevada crash

A Salt Lake City man died in a crash in Nevada last week.

Dashcam video shows how UHP trooper stopped another wrong-way driver

Dramatic dashcam video showed the moment a state trooper stopped yet another wrong-way driver Wednesday morning.

'The work still excites me': DA Sim Gill launches reelection campaign

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has officially launched his reelection campaign.

Here's how the government wants to disaster-proof your home

On the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are announcing a new initiative to modernize building codes. They want communities to be more resilient to hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and other extreme weather events that are intensifying due to climate change.

Art project shows students how drought threatens the Great Salt Lake area

The Great Salt Lake is a critical resource for families here in Utah but sometimes it's difficult to express its importance with data and statistics. One group of local teenagers hopes creativity can bridge the gap and bring understanding and urgency to the issue.

House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings

The House is beginning to put its stamp on gun legislation in response to mass shootings in Texas and New York by 18-year-old assailants who used semi-automatic rifles to kill 31 people, including 19 children.

'He was super thankful': Police officer saves man from overdose at Liberty Park

Liberty Park is a busy place as the weather warms. Tuesday a Salt Lake City police officer came across a man who was struggling to stand. The officer was in the right place to save a man from a drug overdose.

Should Utah's drought lead to a ban on fireworks? What a new poll says

Thirty-eight percent of Utah residents feel only government-sponsored events for specific celebrations should be allowed as the backdrop for setting off fireworks.

Depp and Heard face uncertain career prospects after trial, experts say

A jury's verdict that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed in their long-running public dispute over their brief marriage raises questions about whether they can overcome tarnished reputations.

Gephardt: Why investors should stay the course during turbulent markets

A recent Wall Street rollercoaster has many people frightened about their investments and retirements.

Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain

A man who blamed his surgeon for continuing pain after a recent back operation bought an AR-style rifle and opened fire hours later at a Tulsa medical office, killing the doctor and three other people in an attack that ended with him taking his own life, police said Thursday.

The 'shocking' impact of mortgage rates and where Utah's housing market goes from here

The latest research from one of Utah's leading housing experts reveals just how much of an impact the over 5% mortgage rates have had on the cost to buy a home.

Queen Elizabeth II will skip Friday events due to 'discomfort'

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a church service to mark her Platinum Jubilee after experiencing "discomfort" at events on Thursday.

World's largest plant discovered in Australia

The world's largest living plant has been identified in the shallow waters off the coast of Western Australia, according to scientists.

These states want to punish social media platforms for removing political speech. How is it going?

The Supreme Court issued an order on Tuesday temporarily blocking a Texas law that prohibits Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube from removing content based on the viewpoints they express.