Texas investigative committee holds first hearing to search for answers in Uvalde school shooting

A Texas House Investigative Committee began its search for answers in the Robb Elementary School shooting on Thursday and could produce a preliminary report on its fact-finding mission by the end of the month.

Washington County fire now 30% contained

A fire east of Virgin in Washington County has burned an estimated 350 acres and is now 30% contained, officials said Friday afternoon.

Facebook fails again to detect hate speech in ads

Facebook and its parent company Meta flopped once again in a test of how well they could detect obviously violent hate speech in advertisements.

Kevin Costner, Taylor Sheridan of 'Yellowstone' coming to Utah to make new movies

Kevin Costner is coming to Utah — and he's joined by Taylor Sheridan of "Yellowstone" fame, Clive Owen who stars in a new FX series and Jerusha Hess, co-writer of "Napoleon Dynamite."

Trial underway for nurse accused of negligently causing 2016 death in Utah jail

The trial for a woman charged with negligently causing the death of a young woman who died in a Utah jail from dehydration began on Thursday in Duchesne.

NASA is assembling a team to gather data on UFOs

NASA is putting a team together to study unidentified aerial phenomena, popularly known as UFOs, the U.S. space agency said Thursday.

Review: Does 'Jurassic World Dominion' earn its place as one of the best movies of the summer?

Twenty-nine years after the original "Jurassic Park" movie, dangerous dinosaurs now freely roam the modern-day earth — but that is not what humanity is most worried about.

Man, woman arrested after plan to steal from ex-boyfriend led to killing, police say

A man and woman were arrested Thursday after Salt Lake police say a plan to steal from her ex-boyfriend's apartment turned into the fatal shooting of one of their companions.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 7 family adventures you can do in a single day

With all of the adventuring options in Utah, all you need is one day — or maybe even just a few hours — to have a fun experience with the whole family.

'Narcissistic brutal act of cowardice': Judge throws book at convicted killer Jerrod Baum

Jerrod Baum was ordered Thursday to four consecutive terms of life in prison without parole for brutally kidnapping and murdering Brelynne Otteson and Riley Powell in 2017.

Here's how the US is 'redefining the whole state of the bilateral relationship' with China

Foreign affairs experts and national security policy professionals convened Thursday to discuss strategic insights and tactical advice for how the U.S. can work with China.

Geico ordered to pay Missouri woman $5.2 million after she contracted STD in a car

A Missouri woman was awarded $5.2 million in a settlement from insurance company GEICO after contracting a sexually transmitted disease from her partner in his vehicle, which was insured by the company, court documents show. The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld that award this week.

Have You Seen This? Pitcher hits four in a row in bizarre walk-off win

In true Scott Sterling fashion, an unbelievable four batters in a row were hit by a pitch to give the AA Blue Wahoos a 7-6 win.

2 rescued after falling in tank full of chocolate at the Mars M&M factory in Pennsylvania

Two people were rescued after falling into a tank full of chocolate at the Mars M&M factory in Pennsylvania Thursday, officials said.

'Exceptional' drought returns to parts of Utah; heat wave forecast for weekend

A sliver of Utah is now considered at the highest level of drought. Meanwhile, potentially record-breaking heat is forecast for Utah this weekend.

At least 3 killed after assailant opens fire at Maryland factory

A shooter opened fire at a manufacturing facility in northern Maryland on Thursday, killing at least three people, state police said.

Grantsville father charged with murder after 1-year-old son dies of injuries

A Grantsville father was charged Thursday with aggravated murder after police say he caused numerous injuries to his 1-year-old son, who died on Tuesday.

Utah man urges people to secure their loads after metal post hits his windshield

A Utah County man said the frame of his car kept a piece of flying metal from breaking through his windshield while he was driving on I-215 on Tuesday.

Perspective: Canadians love their guns, too. So why are their gun laws stricter?

Canada has high rates of gun ownership but has been able enact changes in response to mass shootings

Utah confirms 7,502 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths over past week

The Utah Department of Health reported 7,502 new COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, as well as 12 additional deaths.

Avian flu detected in Utah foxes, marking 1st mammal cases in state

A pair of red foxes found dead last month in Salt Lake County tested positive for the avian flu, marking the first mammal cases of the virus in the state, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Gymnasts' billion-dollar lawsuit against FBI over abuse reports 'utterly valid,' U. law professor says

Attorneys for dozens of women and girls who were sexually abused by Nassar submitted claims of more than $1 billion to the FBI, saying the bureau's mishandling of the case could have prevented other assaults if the now-disgraced physician had been stopped.

2 people wanted in SLC homicide arrested outside Enoch residence

Two potential suspects in a shooting that resulted in a man's death were taken into custody by law enforcement outside an Enoch City home and will be transported to Salt Lake City for questioning.

Here are the candidates for the Utah Jazz head coaching job

Danny Ainge is in the process of determining just how wide to cast the net as he searches for the next head coach of the Utah Jazz.

House approves 'red flag' gun bill unlikely to pass Senate

The House has approved a "red flag" bill that would allow families, police and others to ask federal courts to order the removal of firearms from people believed to be at extreme risk of harming themselves or others.

Utah County Commission delays 'elected officer' investigation following sheriff, county attorney dispute

The launch of an investigation into conduct of Utah County officials has been placed on hold, after a problem in commission agenda language.

How NIL is impacting Utah State athletics

The wave of NIL has hit Cache Valley, with 40-50 Aggies players earning "some type" of deal within the past year.

Mortgage rates are on the rise again

After taking a breather for several weeks, mortgage rates climbed again.

Utah's average price of gas tops record $5 per gallon

Utah's average price of gas soared to about $5.01 per gallon, clearing the $5 average for the first time Thursday, according to AAA.

Hill Cumorah gunman was target shooting at nearby farm, police say

A man accused of shooting at Hill Cumorah near a Latter-day Saint visitors' center on Wednesday evening was target shooting from farmland to the west of the site, police said.

How would GOP Senate candidates fare against Evan McMullin? New poll reveals answers

This month's Republican primary election will determine which of three candidates will face independent Evan McMullin in the race for U.S. Senate in November.

Capitol riot panel: Trump to blame for Jan. 6 'attempted coup'

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an "attempted coup."

Speeding over 100 mph? Be ready to pay up, troopers say

A lead foot can now cost you a small fortune in Utah, and it may even add a misdemeanor to your record.

Orem woman celebrates 103rd birthday

An Orem woman hit an important milestone Tuesday — she's now 103 years old and still shows no signs of fading.

Summer travel: What the CDC says travelers need to know about monkeypox

The alert level for travelers has been raised by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as monkeypox continues to spread. The number of confirmed cases of the virus has reached more than 1,000 worldwide, including two in Salt Lake County .

UTA making major adjustment to route plans; new stations in Salt Lake, Vineyard almost ready

UTA is making some final tweaks to its major shift in service beginning in August. Also, what's holding up new TRAX and FrontRunner stations?