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Jazz end draft night without making a pick or a trade

06/23/2022 11:09pm
Jazz CEO Danny Ainge's first draft as a member of the Utah front office proved to be uneventful — or at least unfruitful.

Thunderbirds soar into Hill Air Force Base ahead of weekend show

06/23/2022 10:51pm
The Air Force Thunderbirds will be highlighting the Warriors Over Wasatch Air Show at Hill Air Force Base on Saturday and Sunday.

JPMorgan lays off hundreds, citing 'cyclical changes' in housing mortgage market

06/23/2022 10:13pm
The biggest U.S. bank, JPMorgan Chase & Co., has started laying off employees as the U.S. housing market continues to cool amid rising mortgage rates.

Will one of these be Utah's next state flag? Task force gets 1st glimpse of 5.7K designs

06/23/2022 9:09pm
Members of the Utah State Flag Task Force got their first look Thursday at all the possible design and color combinations for a new state flag.

Senate OKs landmark gun violence bill, House passage is next

06/23/2022 8:57pm
The Senate has approved a bipartisan gun violence bill. The vote late Thursday clears the way for expected House passage Friday of what will be Congress' most far-reaching response in decades to the nation's run of brutal mass shootings.

Gas tax holiday? Utah Republicans criticize President Joe Biden's idea

06/23/2022 8:47pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox criticized President Joe Biden's call for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax and said the proposal would lead to more deficit spending and more inflation.

COVID vaccines saved 20M lives in 1st year, scientists say

06/23/2022 8:17pm
Scientists estimate that nearly 20 million lives were saved worldwide by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year.

Provo police make renewed call for info about 2020 MTC shooting

06/23/2022 8:13pm
Provo police are once again asking for the public's help in finding the person who allegedly fired shots at a security booth outside the Missionary Training Center two years ago.

Feds search Trump-era official's home, subpoena GOP leaders

06/23/2022 8:07pm
Federal agents have searched the Virginia home of a Trump-era Justice Department official who championed efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

NASA: Give us back our moon dust and cockroaches

06/23/2022 7:57pm
NASA wants its moon dust and cockroaches back. The space agency has asked Boston-based RR Auction to halt the sale of moon dust collected during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission that had subsequently been fed to cockroaches.

Review: Does 'Elvis' movie do the King of Rock 'n' Roll justice?

06/23/2022 7:47pm
Here are some reasons "Elvis" strikes the right chord and why it is also out of tune.

What's the 'major shift' in Utah's bid for the 2030 Olympics?

06/23/2022 7:10pm
It's likely the soonest Utah could host another Olympics won't be until 2034.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Got a kayak or canoe? 7 of Utah's best places to use it

06/23/2022 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Even though the state remains in a drought, there are still plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a serene day on the water in your kayak or canoe in Utah.

50 years since Title IX, BYU women just had a banner year

06/23/2022 6:29pm
From national titles in cross country and track and field to championship runs in soccer to the continued elevation of a women's volleyball program that has been among the nation's best for over a decade, BYU is proving to be a school where female athletes thrive.

What a former NFL player, Utah congressman had to say to Roger Goodell

06/23/2022 5:41pm
Rep. Burgess Owens railed on NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in a hearing over what he says is the league's long-standing bias against Black athletes.

Poll says 3 in 4 Americans ignore evacuation orders for disasters, weather

06/23/2022 5:19pm
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for strong thunderstorms and flash flooding in central and eastern Utah on Thursday into Friday — with the possibility of lightning.

Why Italian leaders say there's 'no money' for the 2026 Winter Games

06/23/2022 4:46pm
Italian government officials are sounding the alarm about the finances of the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, warning organizers are in the red after raising only around half of the expected revenues from selling sponsorships.

Flash flooding hits southern Utah national parks, closing roads

06/23/2022 4:02pm
Flash flooding hit Capitol Reef National Park, leading to the rescue of many park visitors by park rangers, sheriffs and other rescue crews. Some vehicles were disabled and roads were closed due to the flooding.

Have You Seen This? Chaotic T-ball home run

06/23/2022 3:34pm
T-ball is supposed to be a learning experience for young baseball players, and there's a lot to learn from this chaotic video posted on Twitter by Scott Warner.

'Utah is a tinderbox': Cox says it's OK to light fireworks, but only in the right places

06/23/2022 2:57pm
The governor says Utah's fire risk is why Utahns need to be careful launching fireworks this July, and why it also might be a good idea to skip launching personal fireworks.

Under Supreme Court ruling, police can't be sued for not giving Miranda warning

06/23/2022 2:27pm
You still have the right to remain silent if you are arrested, but now have fewer legal options for recourse if a police officers fails to inform you of your rights at the time of arrest.

Trading in his BYU blue for Utah red, Gavin Baxter looking for another chance

06/23/2022 2:04pm
Wearing red doesn't come easy for Gavin Baxter. In some ways, he's still trying to adjust.

Utah confirms 6,776 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths over past week

06/23/2022 1:41pm
Utah health officials reported 6,776 new COVID-19 cases and 10 additional deaths over the past seven days.

Dartmouth College to eliminate student loans from financial aid packages

06/23/2022 1:20pm
As the Biden administration ponders student loan forgiveness, Dartmouth College will eliminate student loans from financial aid packages for undergraduate students, extending more grants instead.

What a Utah lawmaker wants to do about campaign signs on public property

06/23/2022 12:38pm
Utah state Sen. Mike McKell has filed a bill that would crack down on illegal placement of campaign signs on public property.

John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

06/23/2022 12:06pm
After more than six decades of making bicycles soar, sending panicked swimmers to the shore and other spellbinding close encounters, John Williams is putting the final notes on what may be his last film score.

Jan. 6 hearing: Trump told Justice Dept. to call election 'corrupt'

06/23/2022 11:27am
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will hear from former Justice Department officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from then-President Donald Trump over the 2020 election results.

Sandy man killed in Nevada crash

06/23/2022 10:54am
Troopers in Nevada identified a person killed last week in a crash as a man from Sandy.

A Florida judge is expected to make a decision in coming weeks on a lawsuit by Gabby Petito's parents

06/23/2022 10:39am
A Florida judge said he plans to issue an order within the next two weeks regarding a lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's parents against the parents of Brian Laundrie.

US FDA halts sales of Juul e-cigarettes

06/23/2022 10:15am
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday blocked e-cigarette maker Juul from selling its nicotine products in the United States, potentially dealing a fatal blow to the once high-flying San Francisco company.

Tooele man once called a 'time bomb' broke into man's house, assaulted him, charges say

06/23/2022 9:51am
A Tooele man who served more than 10 years in prison for manslaughter now faces new charges in an assault investigation.

How does Evan McMullin stack up against Sen. Lee, Edwards or Isom in potential Senate race?

06/23/2022 9:33am
Independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin continues to put the heat on Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee in a possible November matchup.

Animal shelters struggle against overflow of abandoned pets

06/23/2022 9:06am
The summer months are always busy for animal shelters, but for some reason, this year is especially bad.

Supreme Court expands gun rights, striking New York limits on carrying firearms in public

06/23/2022 8:44am
The Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry guns in public, a major expansion of gun rights.

Ukraine takes tentative step toward EU membership as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

06/23/2022 8:31am
Ukraine will be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a move that will boost the country's morale as the battle with Russian troops for two cities in the east reached what one official called a "fierce climax."

Everything you need to know to go to this weekend's Hill Air Force Base air show

06/23/2022 8:12am
This weekend, more than half a million people will attend the Warriors Over the Wasatch Air and Space Show — here's what you need to know to ensure a good experience.

Tooele police: 5 of the city's 14 parks vandalized over past 2 weeks

06/23/2022 7:54am
Police are hoping that the public can help identify suspects involved in recent acts of vandalism at several city parks and watch for criminal activity at those locations in the future.

Murder conviction overturned in Georgia hot car death case

06/23/2022 7:40am
Georgia's highest court has overturned the murder and child cruelty convictions against a man whose toddler son died after he left him in a hot car for hours.

Uvalde school police chief on leave after mass shooting

06/23/2022 7:38am
The Uvalde school district's police chief has been put on leave following allegations that he erred in his response to a mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

Amazon has a plan to make Alexa mimic anyone's voice

06/23/2022 7:04am
Amazon wants to give customers the chance to make Alexa, the company's voice assistant, sound just like their grandmother — or anyone else.

Will Utah host another Olympics? Chances 'extremely high,' but it may not be until 2034

06/23/2022 6:27am
Utah's Olympic bidders still don't know if they're going to remain in the running for the 2030 Winter Games or shift to 2034 after meeting with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.