32-year-old BASE jumper dead following accident in Grand County

A 32-year-old man is dead following a BASE jumping accident at Parriott Mesa in Castle Valley on Wednesday.

Utah's iconic telephone restaurant 'The Training Table' might be coming back

Utah's iconic phone call burger joint known as The Training Table might be coming back following a six-year closure.

Hot homes under red warning, UK not prepared for extreme heat

The United Kingdom's first-ever red warning for extreme heat was given on Monday and homes across the country are not prepared for the sweltering climate.

With nearly 2 million living within its borders, Russia has most Ukrainian refugees

Almost 2 million Ukrainian refugees are now living in Russia, some of them forcibly removed in what officials in the war-torn country say is a war crime.

Will Novavax be the 'perfect option' for those still unvaccinated against COVID-19?

Another COVID-19 vaccine has just been approved for use in the United States — and this one is more like the vaccines Americans are used to.

Thief steals 10-wheeler from lumber yard, drives away with $200K worth of stuff

A Salt Lake City business is hoping people will keep an eye out for a huge 10-wheeler truck they say someone took off with right from their lumber yard.

Ricocheting bullet grazes Idaho woman, man through vehicle windshield

The Blattner family thought it was a rock that had launched through their vehicle's windshield, grazing two adults in the vehicle. They later learned it was a bullet.

Utah immigration attorney sentenced to probation for stalking, assault after erratic behavior

A Utah immigration lawyer has been sentenced to 36 months of probation after pleading guilty to stalking and assault after what charging documents called "unstable and volatile behavior" in early 2020.

Sen. Mitt Romney: Saving Great Salt Lake will likely be a multibillion-dollar effort, but worth it

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says more of his colleagues are understanding why the drying Great Salt Lake is "an American problem."

Have You Seen This? Elephants celebrate a rainstorm

Elephants celebrate the rain with some delightful trumpeting in this YouTube video posted on Tuesday.

Man accused of exposing himself to girls near West Jordan schools

A man who police say has exposed himself over the past week to two girls and a woman near schools in West Jordan was arrested after allegedly being caught following two more teen girls.

Man charged with pointing gun at masseuse accused in 2nd assault

Prosecutors say a man arrested last week after demanding that a masseuse take off her clothes at gunpoint has now been linked to a second assault at another massage parlor.

Study authors reveal new financial scenarios if Orem splits from Alpine School District

The city of Orem has held two public meetings since a feasibility study made public last week found Orem splitting from Alpine School District to form its own school district would be viable in key areas, which piqued public interest. Here's what was revealed at the latest meeting.

Internationally diverse career brings new Warriors coach to Utah with high expectations

A native of New Zealand, Greg Cooper has coached and played for his home country, in France and Europe, and in visited everywhere from the South Pacific to the United States before his most recent stop in Japan.

Senators propose bipartisan changes to Electoral Count Act after Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A bipartisan group of senators has reached agreement on proposed changes to the Electoral Count Act. That's the post-Civil War-era law for certifying presidential elections.

UHP calls on drivers to make better choices in new campaign focused on excessive speeding

A speed enforcement campaign was launched Wednesday by UHP and other police agencies. The goal is to crackdown on aggressive drivers, particularly those going over 100 mph.

National Park officials warn of extreme heat after hiker's death at Canyonlands

Crews on Tuesday found the body of a man who died while hiking in Canyonlands National Park on Sunday, authorities said.

Want to lose weight? Forget what you think you know about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Pleasant Grove residents warned about mountain lion following attack on dog

Residents in Cedar Hills, American Fork and Pleasant Grove have been warned to be cautious after reports that a dog was attacked in a yard by a mountain lion Tuesday.

Windows broken overnight at 8 Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in southern Utah

Police in southern Utah are investigating after windows were broken overnight Wednesday at eight meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Family, friends remember 2 killed in related attacks in Spanish Fork, Ogden

Family and friends are sharing memories of two Utah men suspected of being killed by the same man in separate attacks.

Top Democrats, Republicans in US Senate see chance for bill protecting gay marriage

Top U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans said on Wednesday they may have the votes to pass a bill protecting same-sex marriage rights nationwide, the day after the measure passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan majority.

The effects of deregulating sports gambling

It's been 4 years since the Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports gambling. Thirty-three already have and with great impact.

Man shocked while working on roof in Salt Lake City

A man was flown to a local hospital after suffering an electrical shock in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, firefighters said.

Extreme heat returns to parts of Utah to start Pioneer Day weekend

Expect a hot and dry start to the holiday weekend, especially in the western side of Utah.

Quidditch, the worldwide sport, becomes 'quadball'

Quidditch, the sport inspired by the wizarding game in the Harry Potter books, will now be known as "quadball," its governing bodies said, a name change meant in part to distance the sport from author J.K. Rowling's views on transgender issues.

Department of Public Safety sees uptick in threats, especially against officials

There has been an uptick in cases of threats, according to the Department of Public Safety. The number of threats the agency investigated increased in the last year, with many of them being against Utah lawmakers.

Man, dog killed in crash that involved car jumping river in Summit County

An overturned car with a deceased man and dog inside was discovered Wednesday morning in Summit County. Law enforcers believe the driver failed to navigate a turn in the road and went airborne over a river.

Woman charged with hate crime for crumpling pro police sign told to write 'acceptable' apology

A woman's case that made headlines when she was charged with a hate crime for crumpling up a pro-police sign will be dismissed if her apology letter is considered "acceptable."

Biden announces modest climate actions; pledges more to come

President Joe Biden has announced modest new steps to combat climate change and promised more robust action to come, saying, "This is an emergency and I will look at it that way."

Motorcycle fatalities up 40% in Utah; UDOT trying to find out why

Alarming numbers from the Utah Department of Transportation show a huge increase in motorcycle fatalities in Utah this year, compared to the average of the last five years.

Utah State football predicted to finish 3rd in Mountain Division in media poll

With realignment speculation and a handful of overhauled teams and coaching staffs, plenty of intrigue surrounds the 2022 Mountain West media day sessions, which opened Wednesday morning in Las Vegas.

Draper police believe they've identified human remains found off trail

A hiker found the skeletal remains of a person at a trail in Draper on Tuesday, police said.

Britain counts cost of historic heatwave as 13 die

At least 13 people have died in Britain while swimming during a spell of record-breaking hot weather that sparked wildfires, damaged train tracks and triggered warnings that efforts to tackle climate change needed to be stepped up.

'Hasta la vista, baby,' says UK's Boris Johnson as he exits parliament

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson bowed out of his final showpiece parliamentary appearance with a round of applause from his party, jeers from opponents and an enigmatic exit line: "Mission largely accomplished ... hasta la vista, baby."

Funeral held for Ivana Trump; former president in attendance

Former President Donald Trump has paid respects to his first wife, Ivana Trump. He and his current wife, Melania Trump, joined his three oldest children at a funeral Mass in New York on Wednesday for their mother. The 73-year-old died last week at her Manhattan home.

An Idaho community is helping a boy who suddenly became paralyzed and unable to speak

A community is rallying together to raise funds for a 12-year-old boy and his family after he went from being active and happy to suddenly paralyzed and unable to speak.

7 tips to make the most out of outdoor summer concerts

To make your outdoor concert even more enjoyable, it helps to do a little planning ahead.

Jean Bingham serves as first woman grand marshal for Days of '47 Parade

Jean B. Bingham, general president of the Relief Society, says it is an honor to represent all of the women who have made such wonderful contributions to their families or communities throughout the world.

Why are protesters sitting chained in the road during the Tour de France?

Environmental activists have disrupted the Tour de France twice since it started in early July, including bringing the three-week bicycle race to a halt on one stage last week.

Putin says Ukraine did not make good on preliminary peace deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow did not see any desire from Ukraine to fulfil the terms of what he described as a preliminary peace deal agreed to in March.

University of Utah asking alumni to host students during upcoming school year

The University of Utah has announced the launch of the Home Away from Home pilot program, which pairs students at the U. with alumni living around the university.