Utah community groups band together to prevent underage drinking

A group in Clearfield took to the roads in Davis County on Thursday to spread the word about underage drinking prevention.

Judge: Suspect in Dylan Rounds' disappearance is a danger to the community

A federal judge determined the suspect in Dylan Rounds' disappearance was a danger to the community and a flight risk Friday, after he pleaded not guilty to an unrelated felony charge at the United States Federal Courthouse in Salt Lake City.

Police and mental health experts: Don't wait to secure your gun

Free resources are available to help Utah gun owners secure their firearms and also store them away from a home where someone is having a mental health crisis.

Family, friends remember boy killed in South Jordan collision

Family and friends on Thursday were remembering a 9-year-old boy killed when an SUV struck an electric bike he and a friend were riding.

What parents need to know about 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

What you can expect to see in 'Thor: Love and Thunder' from a parent's perspective.

Woman killed when motorcycle hits guardrail in Iron County

A female motorcyclist is dead after hitting a guardrail on state Route 20 in Iron County on Friday afternoon, police said.

Yosemite wildfire is latest threat to giant sequoia trees; crews to wrap trees in foil

Officials say part of Yosemite National Park has been closed as a wildfire rages near a grove of California's famed giant sequoia trees. The fire tripled in size by Friday and forced park officials to close Mariposa Grove.

Utahn working with DEA sought to tip off suspect about wiretap, but not for obvious reasons

A longtime interpreter who used to work on federal narcotics cases in Utah admitted he tried to warn a suspect last year about a wiretap, but not to protect any criminal network or for a kickback.

Spanish Fork police treating man's death as homicide investigation

The body of a middle-aged man was found near a dumpster in Spanish Fork on Friday, and police say they are treating the death as a homicide case.

Have You Seen This? How crazy smart ancient Greeks figured out the world was round

Well, I figured out how to set up my water bill on autopay without any help. So, I guess I'm pretty smart, too.

Where is the world's latest hot spot for COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant surge?

Much of Europe is a hot spot for COVID-19, thanks to the latest versions of the omicron variant.

Elon Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue

Elon Musk announced Friday that he will abandon his tumultuous $44 billion offer to buy Twitter. The company immediately fired back, saying it would sue the Tesla CEO to uphold the deal.

Homes, campgrounds in Millard County evacuated due to 'rapidly growing' fires

Homes and campgrounds in Millard County are being evacuated Friday due to "rapidly growing" fires which have burned over a combined 2,000 acres.

117-degree St. George temperature reading last year matches all-time Utah record

The National Centers for Environmental Information released a report Friday confirming that Utah matched an all-time high temperature of 117 degrees a year ago.

Utahn upset over how Americans teach yoga fired at studio and owner's house, charges say

A Salt Lake man allegedly upset about how Americans teach yoga was charged Friday with firing inside a yoga studio, at the studio owner's house and at other locations.

Why this BYU grad is running for president in Muslim-dominated Mali

In Muslim-majority Mali, Christians have been targeted and killed. This Latter-day Saint is running for president.

Colorado governor signs executive order to protect abortion rights

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order to strengthen the state's abortion rights and provide additional protections for those traveling to the state seeking reproductive health care.

Midvale massage parlor owner arrested, accused of human trafficking

The owner of a massage business in Midvale was arrested Thursday and accused of forcing her employees to engage in sex acts with clients.

Why Costco's $1.50 hot dog combo and 99-cent Arizona iced tea still cost the same

The highest rate of inflation in decades has forced businesses to raise prices on food and other products once considered sacrosanct.

Utah Constitution recognizes unborn children have inherent rights, state argues

The state of Utah argues the Utah Constitution does not protect a right to abortion in its first substantial response to a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood contesting a 2020 Utah law.

Shinzo Abe assassination: Utah, national leaders react to his death

Utah and national leaders joined the world in mourning the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo , a man they described as a statesman and friend of the United States.

Fishing limits increased at 5 Utah lakes, reservoirs as drought continues to take its toll

The daily limit that of fish an angler can catch is being increased at five different lakes or reservoirs across Utah because of low water levels.

Couple offered man ride, then severely beat and robbed him, police say

A couple offered a man a ride home from a liquor store, then severely beat him and robbed him in Sandy, leaving him unconscious on the ground, police say.

Family recounts rescue from flash flood on US 6

A Utah family is recounting the terrifying moments a flash flood swept their SUV off U.S. 6, trapping them as the waters carried the vehicle down a ditch.

Gun applicants in NY will have to hand over social accounts

New York state is rolling out a novel strategy to screen applicants for gun permits by requiring people seeking to carry concealed handguns to hand over their social media accounts for a review of their "character and conduct."

Gas prices coming down nationally but remain near record high in Utah

Gas prices have been easing nationally over the past week, but in Utah, they are still hovering around AAA's record high average cost set just last week.

Metering Utah's secondary water may help overuse in drought

During the driest months, Utahns' yards can be a primary culprit for water overuse. But some water districts see one thing that could make a big difference: secondary water meters.

Ex-Smithfield police officer sentenced to jail in domestic violence case

A former Smithfield police officer was sentenced last week in connection with a domestic violence dispute in which he injured a woman's neck, arms and wrists.

Biden signs order on abortion access after high court ruling

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject after the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to the procedure two weeks ago.

'This is not normal': Salt Lake neighborhoods vent after violent holiday weekend

Residents in a section of Salt Lake City are concerned with crime in the area, especially after three particularly violent incidents over the July 4 weekend.

US employers add a solid 372k jobs for June in sign of resilience

America's employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates to cool the economy and slow price increases.

Man awaiting extradition to Utah for a rape charge ordered back to custody by UK sheriff

A United Kingdom sheriff determined Thursday that a man awaiting extradition to Utah based on 2008 rape charges should no longer be on parole and should remain in custody.

2 killed in freeway crash in Utah County

Two people were killed in a crash on I-15 near Lehi late Thursday when a vehicle rear-ended another car that had stopped on the freeway.

What a grocery store commercial and President Joe Biden's approval ratings have in common

President Joe Biden's approval rating in Utah is a lot like the prices advertised in a grocery store commercial that comes on every night during the evening news: low, low, low.

Japan's ex-leader Shinzo Abe assassinated during a speech

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned the nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere.