Utah families make new plans after flooding closes Yellowstone National Park

Campers and visitors waited in lines trying to get inside Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday even though rangers closed the park due to destructive flooding.

Billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett donates $4 billion to charity

Warren Buffett on Tuesday donated about $4 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust and four family charities, part of the billionaire's pledge to give away nearly all of his net worth.

'There are so many miracles': Utah skydiver survives 65 mph impact after helicopter jump

A Utah County skydiver hit the ground traveling about 65 mph and shattered dozens of bones. After 15 days in the hospital, he is expected to make a full recovery.

Utah breaks ground on $165M North Capitol Project as old state office building comes down

The new building, expected to be complete by early 2026, will open pieces of Utah history few have ever seen.

Books to read with Dad this Father's Day — June 19

We owe so much to our dads, not only for the dumb jokes, piggy back rides and bedtime stories, but their hard work and sacrifice.

Sen. Mike Lee says COVID lockdowns, violent entertainment factors in mass shootings

A look at recent school shootings might reveal both cultural issues and policy issues were contributing factors, including an obsession with violence in entertainment and COVID-19 lockdowns, Sen. Mike Lee said Wednesday.

Pregnant SLCC student who asked for help was told to drop class, civil rights review finds

Salt Lake Community College violated federal civil rights laws over a pregnant student struggling with acute morning sickness. The professor advised her to drop the class.

Time capsule discovery reunites Utah Scout troop

A group that went out in search of a $20,000 treasure found something else entirely — and those who were reunited with it Monday, found it well worth the wait.

Have You Seen This? Jeff Daniels talks about being a hockey dad

Actor Jeff Daniels gave a 2021 interview about his time raising his kids, and spoke about being a hockey dad. He told about the car rides home not talking about hockey as being some of the keys to his relationship with his kids who are now adults.

Will Utah host Olympics sooner rather than later? That's still undecided after IOC meeting

After meetings with International Olympic Committee officials, the head of Utah's bid for another Winter Games said there's "no definitive answer" on whether that's for 2030 or 2034.

Biden announces new $1B in weapons for Ukraine, Kyiv seeks more heavy arms

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a fresh U.S. infusion of $1 billion in weapons for Ukraine that includes anti-ship rocket systems, artillery rockets, howitzers and ammunition.

FDA advisers move COVID-19 shots closer for kids under 5

The Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisers gave a thumbs-up to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for the littlest kids.

John Hinckley Jr freed from court oversight after decades

John Hinckley Jr. has been freed from court oversight. The development Wednesday ended decades of supervision by legal and mental health professionals after Hinckley shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

Available equipment operator and laborer jobs offer good pay and career flexibility

Staker Parson is hiring equipment operators and laborers, two great positions that will help you learn more about construction, plot out your career, or give you financial freedom.

Salt Lake wants to keep Bees in place as city seeks major neighborhood changes

Urban planners believe Smith's Ballpark should serve as a sort of anchor — or cleanup hitter, so to speak — for new development projects around it in Salt Lake City.

Senate candidate sent emails to woman he is charged with sexually abusing, prosecutors say

Brandon Beckham's Utah state Senate campaign sent emails to a woman he is charged with sexually abusing, breaching a protective order, according to prosecutors.

Fauci tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of America's pandemic response through two White House administrations, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 81-year-old Fauci is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots.

Federal fugitive charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting

A Kearns man, who was a federal fugitive, was charged Wednesday with murder in the shooting death of a man who was sitting in a car in Salt Lake City.

Family outraged over burial mishap at Midvale City Cemetery

A family expressed outrage Tuesday over city workers taking multiple days to complete the burial of their loved one.

Ogden family talks about being trapped by floodwaters in Gardiner, Montana

The Creegers were excited for their latest trip to Yellowstone for their son's birthday. However, it quickly became a vacation they all know they will truly never forget.

Man who wanted to go back to prison stole 2 cars at dealership, police say

A man who allegedly told police that he'd rather go back to prison than be on the street was arrested Monday after police say he stole two vehicles at a Murray car dealership.

Deseret News Mr. Baseball, players of the year and all-state teams revealed

Luke Anderson, a Snow Canyon senior, loved baseball and had a scholarship offer to play at BYU, and worked his way up after elbow surgery to have a stellar senior season.

US abortions rise: 1 in 5 pregnancies terminated in 2020

The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline. That's according to new figures released Wednesday by a research group that supports abortion rights.

Utah home valuations jump, but watchdog group says expect modest increase in property taxes

Assessors across Utah are finishing up home valuations for upcoming property tax notices, and two counties are already reporting big increases in values.

No, Google's AI is not sentient

Tech companies are constantly hyping the capabilities of their ever-improving artificial intelligence. But Google was quick to shut down claims that one of its programs had advanced so much that it had become sentient.

After Rose Bowl appearance, Utah's Kyle Whittingham receives significant pay raise

The Rose Bowl appearance gave longtime head coach Kyle Whittingham a significant raise to an already signed extension in 2020.

Scooter rider conscious after being hit by a vehicle in busy St. George intersection

An adult male riding an electric scooter was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon at the busy intersection of 1000 East and St. George Boulevard.

So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today

As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser, Internet Explorer, that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.

What the heck is 'greedflation' and why are Democrats touting the idea?

Democratic party leaders are pointing to corporate price gouging as a noteworthy driver of ongoing, record-high inflation across the U.S.

Yellowstone flooding impacts Utah travel company tours

A Utah outdoors travel business is scrambling to figure out what the flooding means for their summer tours to Yellowstone National Park after historic flash floods wiped out roads and left the entire park closed at all entrances.

Salt Lake City finalizes 'long and important' budget, tax increase

Members of the council applauded after unanimously approving a record $425.5 million budget that includes major investments in various city resources.

Baby formula makers raced for FDA approval. They may be waiting a while

To ease the U.S. shortage of baby formula, Nature's One and Holle are poised to ship hundreds of thousands of pounds, if not millions of pounds, of additional formula into stores, company executives told Reuters.

Man is thrown through mall window, another pulls knife on family in St. George

Two men were arrested over the weekend following unrelated incidents – the first was reported on Friday involving a man that was thrown through a window on Red Cliffs Drive, while the second involved a suspect who reportedly pulled a knife on a man with small children at the park in St. George.

Vaccines aren't just for kids — 4 vaccines for adults

Immunizations are one of our best defenses against illness and death, but people often forget that adults need to keep their vaccinations up-to-date as well.

Utah family discovers caseworker's report riddled with inaccuracies

A Woods Cross man says a Utah Division of Child and Family Services report filed regarding his family is riddled with inaccuracies.

Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point — its largest hike in nearly three decades.

Feds speed up planned gather of wild horses coming to Utah

Federal authorities have moved up a planned removal of hundreds of wild horses from western Colorado from September to this week. Captured horses will be sent to a BLM holding facility in Utah.

Winter Olympics 2030: Will it be in Utah? What can Utahns expect?

Not everyone is excited about the possibility another Olympics could be coming to Utah.