Biologists' fears confirmed on the lower Colorado River

Confirming their worst fears for record-low lake levels, National Park Service fisheries biologists have discovered that a nonnative predator fish has made its way through Glen Canyon dam to the lower Colorado River, where it can prey on ancient native fish they have been working to reestablish.

Are nuclear and natural gas plants 'green'? Europe says yes

The European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a new law that will consider natural gas and nuclear projects "green," making them eligible for lost-cost loans and subsidies.

Ex-BYU student sentenced to 1 year in jail in sex extortion case

A former BYU student was sentenced Wednesday to 364 days in jail after pleading guilty to threatening a teenage girl with disseminating nude photographs to convince her to send him more.

Gov. Cox responds to water use criticism: There's 'so much more happening' with Utah policies

The governor responded to recent criticism to Utah's water use brought up by the New York Times and comedian John Oliver.

Have You Seen This? Bear challenges car to race

The people in this car were traveling 40 mph and the grizzly was nearly keeping pace.

'Art is a good teacher': New public exhibit draws attention to the drying Great Salt Lake

A new public art exhibit in downtown Salt Lake City showcases why the Great Salt Lake is so important as the lake drops to its lowest levels on record.

Justice Department sues Arizona over new voter registration laws

The Department of Justice has opened a lawsuit against Arizona over a new election law the department says violates the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Amazon makes Grubhub deal to give Prime members fee-free food deliveries

Amazon has secured the right to buy a 2% stake in Just Eat Takeaway's Grubhub and will offer no-fee access to the service for a year to U.S. Prime members, hoping to boost subscriptions with a renewed push into meal delivery.

Woman behind 'Sharon Says So' podcast explains how we stop 'screaming at each other'

If you haven't heard of Sharon McMahon, it's a good bet you know someone who follows her on Instagram. The former high school teacher uses facts to educate her nearly 1 million followers.

Forget 'stealth omicron.' Here's the latest subvariant causing most US, Utah COVID-19 cases

There's yet another version of COVID-19 now dominating cases in Utah and the United States.

Senate Democrats advance deal to lower drug prices

Democrats in the U.S. Senate are advancing a deal that would allow the government's Medicare health plan for older and disabled Americans to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, Senate sources said on Wednesday.

'This is a happy day': Stericycle ceases incineration operations after 9-year battle

After a tumultuous 33-year history that included state and federal fines, and a failed relocation to Tooele County, Stericycle has ended its waste incineration operations in North Salt Lake.

Rudy Gobert explains why he thinks the Jazz traded him away

Rudy Gobert said he hopes the trade will be a "win-win" for Jazz and Timberwolves.

Netflix greenlights a 'Stranger Things' spin-off series to help build a franchise

Netflix said on Wednesday it is developing a spin-off of science fiction series "Stranger Things" as the streaming service works to build its biggest English-language hit into a broad entertainment franchise.

Study shows regular fasting can lead to fewer hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19

A study done by Intermountain Healthcare showed people who regularly fast, either once a month or more frequently, are more prepared to fight a case of COVID-19.

Juul ban put on hold as FDA starts additional review

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put on hold its ban on sales of Juul Labs' e-cigarettes, with the health agency saying late on Tuesday that it would do an additional review of the company's marketing application.

High-profile incidents at Yellowstone prompt bison safety reminder in Utah

Your odds of being attacked by a bison are low but never zero. Here's how to prevent being charged at by one.

Jury finds man guilty of murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle

Jurors have found a 32-year-old man guilty of first-degree murder for the 2019 fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle. The Los Angeles County jury reached its verdict in the trial of Eric R. Holder on Wednesday.

5 face charges tied to Utah meth, fentanyl, cocaine, heroin drug ring

Five Honduran nationals living in Tooele County have been arrested and accused of running a large drug distribution operation.

1 of 2 boys hit by SUV in South Jordan dies

One of two boys hit by an SUV while they were riding an electronic bicycle on Wednesday has died, police said.

How community postvention toolkit helps communities after a suicide

How communities respond after a suicide death matters and that's why the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition created an online toolkit to help communities respond after a suicide.

Could a gas strike work? One expert doubts it

A gas strike in Arizona caught social media attention recently, but an energy analyst from the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute said it will be our leaders who make the biggest difference on gas prices, not a strike.

Unraveling the artifice of Hollywood

There are surprising reasons why celebrities fake relationships and lifestyles. There may also be consequences for those who believe them.

Food pantries: Inflation pushing Utah family budgets to the breaking point

This summer is proving to be extra difficult for Utah families because of record-high gas prices and 40-year high inflation, according to those who provide food assistance.

Grass fire shuts down portion of I-215 again

Authorities closed a portion of I-215 a second time Wednesday due to a grass fire.

12 killed in Ukraine as Russia pounds rebel-claimed province

Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling has killed at least eight people over the past 24 hours and wounded 25 more. Pro-Russia separatists said attacks by Ukrainian forces killed four civilians.

Police: Parade shooting suspect contemplated 2nd shooting

The man charged with killing seven people at an Independence Day parade confessed to police that he unleashed a hail of bullets from a rooftop in suburban Chicago and then fled to the Madison, Wisconsin, area, where he contemplated shooting up an event there.

House Jan. 6 committee schedules 7th hearing for July 12

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection has scheduled its seventh hearing for July 12, the panel announced Tuesday.

Appeals arguments set on immigrants brought to US as kids

Immigrant advocates are hoping a federal appeals court will uphold an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.

Gun violence in America: A long list of forgotten victims

Amid the stream of mass shootings that have become chillingly commonplace in America, the reality of America's murder rate can often be seen more clearly in the deaths that never make the national news.  

6 things you should know about the housing market right now

Are mortgage rates going to keep going up? Are home prices going to keep climbing — or are they going to go down soon?

Utah mom agonizes about how to reach her son, a man with a Buddha tattoo who turned to hate

The first sign of trouble was brief. Just a couple of comments during the hustle and bustle of regular life.

Rocker Carlos Santana 'doing well' after collapsing onstage

Guitar icon Carlos Santana collapsed on stage during a show in Michigan and was rushed to a hospital, later blaming the episode on forgetting to eat or drink water.

Dog dies after being found unattended in hot car

Officials with Salt Lake County Animal Services are reminding Utahns to not leave their dogs unattended in a hot car after one died Tuesday.

True or False: Are these unusual places actually in Utah?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

July 4 parade shooting suspect slipped past Illinois 'red flag' safeguards

The man charged with killing seven people at a Chicago-area July Fourth parade slipped past the safeguards of an Illinois "red flag" law designed to prevent people deemed to have violent tendencies from getting guns, officials revealed on Tuesday.

'Unprecedented' gives glimpse into Trump family, events leading to Capitol riot

Politico obtained and published the trailer for "Unprecedented" on Tuesday, previewing an upcoming docuseries about the Trump family by British filmmaker Alex Holder.

Cedar City mayor says 'use every drop wisely,' touts tuna can water conservation hack

Citizens seeking water conservation tips during the hot, dry summer season can test out Cedar City Mayor Garth Green's water-saving tuna can hack.

What causes mass shootings? Mental health failures or poor gun laws?

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found that 43% of Utahns believe mental health treatment challenges are the principal cause for mass shootings.