New doctor is grateful to boy who donated the heart that keeps him alive

A man received a heart transplant when he was 4 years old and now, hopes to help children who also find themselves in need of life-saving organ transplants.

What President Biden is telling politicians about vaccinating young children against COVID-19

Now that children as young as 6 months old can be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, President Joe Biden has a warning for politicians.

'The very best of us': Utahns, nonprofits granted Spirit of Service awards

A high school student, a mayor, a community advocate and a 10-year-old girl were all among recipients of Gov. Spencer Cox's first annual presentation of Spirit of Service awards.

Leaders, advocacy groups blast gondola 'gimmick' as UDOT ponders popular canyon's future

Nearly two dozen government representatives and environmental advocates are unhappy with options for Little Cottonwood Canyon.

1 dead in Naples car crash

A 40-year-old man is dead after a car accident on state Route 45 on Tuesday.

Parents of missing Dylan Rounds speak out in 1st joint interview

The FBI is now involved in the case of Dylan Rounds, the man who disappeared from a remote farm near the Utah/Nevada border nearly a month ago.

Attending the Utah Arts Festival? Here's what you need to know

The annual Utah Arts Festival will return to Liberty Square in full force, Thursday through Sunday, with several new additions to the usual festivities.

Gas tax holiday? Romney says the problem's not 18¢ per gallon, it's the $2 price hike

As gasoline and diesel prices soar to record levels, American drivers would unquestionably welcome some relief at the pump.

Utah PGA Golf Pass offers prizes and benefits the state's young golfers

Enjoy the fresh air and beauty of Utah while also helping young people in your community. By purchasing the Utah PGA Golf Pass, you can explore Utah by playing golf at courses throughout the state while saving money and helping youths.

Man drowns trying to rescue relative at Deer Creek Sunday

An 18-year-old man is dead after drowning while trying to save a family member at Deer Creek State Park on Sunday, officials said.

Price man accused of shooting bystander during fight, charges state

A Price man was charged Wednesday with shooting another man, narrowly missing his head, while claiming he actually intended to shoot a third person, according to charging documents.

Senate votes to debate bipartisan gun safety proposal. What's in the bill?

The Senate advanced a bipartisan gun safety bill in response to deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, with one of Utah's Republican senators voting for debate on the legislation and the other against.

Housing crisis, pandemic fallout has caught up to Utah. Homelessness is on the rise

Utah has pumped hundreds of millions of dollars toward addressing homelessness over the past several years — but it hasn't been enough.

Have You Seen This? Dog musician teaches himself to play piano

A dog playing the piano and singing along to his chords may be one of the cutest animal videos on the internet.

Utah officials hope new state prison offers opportunities, not a 'dead end'

After nearly five years of building and more than six years of planning, a ribbon-cutting was held Wednesday for the new Utah State Prison.

59 reasons to arrive early for your next flight out of the SLC airport

It's worth getting there early if you've got a flight at Salt Lake Airport. The 59 carefully-curated retail stores and restaurants in the terminal and concourses will have you wanting to arrive well before take-off.

Curtis' stance on abortion questioned in Project Veritas video of campaign worker

Utah Rep. John Curtis's stance on the state's abortion "trigger law" came into question Tuesday as a far-right investigative journalism agency captured an alleged member of the Republican congressman's campaign saying he "stays quiet" about his beliefs to maintain votes.

Changes to your next 401(k) statement could be alarming, but don't panic just yet

Your next 401(k) statement could come with a very worrisome surprise.

Salt Lake International is the 20th busiest airport in America, FAA report finds

Salt Lake City International had nearly 11 million passengers board in 2021, making it the 20th busiest American airport according to a preliminary report by the Federal Aviation Administration.

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

Since he was old enough to start playing youth sports in Draper, lacrosse was a regular part of Mason Quick's sports repertoire along with football, soccer and track.

Powell: Fed aiming to avoid recession amid inflation fight

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sought to reassure the public that the Fed will raise interest rates high and fast enough to quell inflation, without tightening credit so much as to throttle the economy and cause a recession.

'One of a kind' deal means 5 tribes will help manage Bears Ears area

A unique management approach was solidified this last weekend among five Native American tribes, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service with formalization of the Bears Ears Commission.

Salt Lake County approves up to $7M to pay off homeless resource center debt

Homelessness leaders finally expect to pay off the hefty debt incurred with the construction of the three new homeless resource centers in 2019 with a multimillion dollar donation from Salt Lake County.

$3.2M settlement reached in police killing of Daunte Wright

A suburban Minneapolis city has agreed to pay $3.2 million to the family of Daunte Wright, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer who said she confused her gun for her Taser.

Visitors flock to Yellowstone as southern loop reopens; 80% of park to be open in weeks

The nation's oldest national park is officially open to visitors again. More portions are expected to open in the coming weeks, well ahead of the initial outlook.

Latter-day Saints leaders announce water use cutbacks in the West amid drought

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is cutting back on watering lawns and landscapes at buildings across the West in an effort to conserve water.

Utah family searching for a kidney donor

A longtime Springville family is desperately searching for the kindness of a stranger to help save the life of a family member who needs a kidney transplant.

FDA to order Juul e-cigarettes off market, reports say

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to order Juul to take its e-cigarettes off the market in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Utahns as young as 6 months old are getting COVID-19 shots. Why one parent says that's a relief

Melanie Mallory was so eager for her young children to be vaccinated against COVID-19 that she enrolled her son in a clinical trial last January when he was just 8 months old.

With Big 12 near, BYU football opens casual media day with roster, scheduling updates

Here's what we learned from Wednesday's day-long interview-fest of BYU players, coaches and administrators at the final team-specific football media day before the Cougars join the Big 12 in 2023.

Ryan Smith says there's an argument the Jazz went 'too clean' in rebrand

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith admitted that there's an argument the Jazz went a bit "too clean" with the new rebrand. He also discussed Utah's coaching search and this week's draft.

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is changing its name

Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is changing its name after 85 years. The household staple is now called Kraft Mac & Cheese.

Afghanistan quake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

Afghanistan's state-run news agency reported a powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of the country's east Wednesday, killing 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more.

Did Yellowstone flooding cancel your summer plans? Here are some alternatives

As historic flooding caused extensive damage throughout Yellowstone National Park, some visitors have had to cancel their summer plans to visit one of the most popular national parks in the country.

2 in jail after UHP troopers recover more than 7 pounds of cocaine during I-15 stop

A broken brake light led to the arrest of two women from California following a traffic stop where troopers reportedly seized more than 7 pounds of cocaine from the backseat of the car.

How a minimally invasive spinal surgery immediately relieved Utah man's back pain

With a small incision, University of Utah Health doctors are able to relieve back pain and discomfort.

Utah registered nurses are leaving the field, creating the 'perfect storm'

Some call it the "perfect storm" in health care as registered nurses leave their careers at a time in history when they have never been more critical.

Utah couple gets hit with sky-high surprise air ambulance bill

It had been 18 months since Robert Ross had a stroke on vacation in Page, Arizona. His wife, Lori, appealed a sky-high bill, but the air ambulance company continued to send bills.

Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes

President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election-year move meant to ease financial pressures that was greeted with doubts by many lawmakers.

Who's ahead in Utah's 1st and 3rd congressional district GOP races? New poll has answers

Incumbent Republicans involved in primary elections have large leads in two Utah congressional districts, a new poll shows.