Come November, there will be 8 billion of us on Earth

Despite a slowing growth rate, the world's population is expected to reach 8 billion people by Nov. 15, according to the latest United Nation's World Population Prospects 2022 report.

Salt Lake City teen saves a drowning woman in the Provo River

A Salt Lake City teen is being hailed as a hero after saving a woman from drowning in the Provo River on Saturday.

RSL back with a bang in 3-0 home win over Kansas City

Real Salt Lake returned home and returned to winning Sunday with a 3-0 victory over rival Sporting Kansas City at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Utah triplet dad on 'Dancing with Myself' talks about lessons learned on, off stage

A Utah father of triplets performed on NBC's "Dancing with Myself" in June, and talks about the lessons he learned on and off the stage.

This Utah housing market just saw the nation's largest share of price cuts

Yet again, a city in the West has seen the nation's largest share of home sellers cutting their asking prices.

'Thor' stays No. 1, while 'Crawdads' opens strong

The Marvel sequel "Thor: Love & Thunder" dropped a hefty 68% in its second weekend of release but still held the top spot at the box office.

Chief: 3 dead in Indiana mall shooting; witness kills gunman

Police say three people were fatally shot and two were injured at an Indiana mall after a man with a rifle opened fire in a food court and an armed civilian shot and killed him.

How two companies saw major success by improving their SEO

For any company with an online presence, an emphasis on SEO (search engine optimization) is necessary to gain more visibility, leads and ultimately — revenue.

Wanship fire that prompted evacuations Sunday now fully contained

Evacuated residents near a fire in Summit County were able to return home late Sunday after the blaze grew to 40 acres and storms rolled through the area.

She moved to Utah from L.A. 25 years ago. Here's why she still says it was the right decision

Nearly a quarter of all Utahns are racial or ethnic minorities, according to 2020 census data. That trend is expected to continue, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Set bedtime back to prepare your child for kindergarten, study says

A backpack, lunch box, crayons and at least 10 hours of sleep each night are all things children need to get off to a good start in kindergarten, according to a new study.

Where does Utah rank nationally for female business owners?

Utah's business environment consistently ranks among the best in the U.S., but an analysis reveals there may be room for improvement when it comes to women-owned businesses.

Have You Seen This? Bear cub helps smaller sibling cross the road

It's always nice to have an older sibling looking out for you.

Date-night-in-a-box by Utah company thrills couples & families all over the world

Each month, a new adventure filled with cryptic clues, ciphers and puzzles, transports players to a different international city where they solve a riveting mystery.

Uvalde report: 376 officers but 'egregiously poor' decisions

A report says nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to a mass shooting that left 21 people dead at a Uvalde elementary school. But "egregiously poor decision-making" resulted in a chaotic scene that lasted more than an hour before the gunman was finally confronted and killed.

US houses of worship increase security after shootings

Houses of worship are meant to be places of shelter, reflection and peace, where strangers are welcome. But after recent high-profile shootings nationwide, worshippers and leaders across faiths are facing uneasy decisions on the best ways to guard their sanctuaries.

Southern Utah man says girlfriend was shot because dogs knocked over a gun, police say

An Iron County man was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend was shot in the back. The man told police the shooting occurred when his dogs knocked over a gun.

No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, survey of state election officials finds

An Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. found that the expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election didn't lead to any widespread problems.

Opinion: The 2020 election was lost, not stolen

Attacking our election system as corrupt is not only inaccurate, but breeds distrust in our democracy.

Parties settle lawsuit over death of 11-year-old Utah boy left in hot car

A wrongful death lawsuit filed after an 11-year-old boy with autism was left in a hot car and died under the care of Roost Services has been dismissed after parties reached an undisclosed settlement.

Utah woman helps group of 11 Ukrainians arrive safely in Salt Lake City

A Utah woman who met Ukrainian refugees in Poland has been working to bring them here to the Beehive State.

Biden vows 'strong' climate action despite dual setbacks

President Joe Biden is promising "strong executive action" to combat climate change, despite setbacks that have restricted his ability to regulate carbon emissions and boost clean energy such as wind and solar power.

UDOT using new limestone cement with several benefits

The Utah Department of Transportation has shifted to a new cement that should improve supply and even improve air quality.

Back to school: Here are the grades for Utah's school districts and what it's going to cost you to live there

If updating your home with the freshest trends is important to you, there are a few things you should incorporate — and avoid — if you want to match the latest looks.

BOSS named Utah's top retirement planner 5 consecutive years—here's how they help their clients

For the fifth year in a row, B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has earned the Best of State award for retirement planning in Utah.

Why the confusion between registering as independent vs. unaffiliated matters in Utah politics

The Independent American Party of Utah has seen steady growth over the last few years as more voters have registered with the conservative party.