Firefighters give firework safety tips ahead of Pioneer Day

Ahead of Pioneer Day weekend, firefighters and other agencies are urging Utahns to use their fire sense before playing with any kind of fire, especially given the dry conditions the state's been facing.

Provo mom saving for a house is swindled out of $45K by scammers pretending to be ICE

A Utah mom recalls falling prey to scammers who knew all about her and her family, including that she is a legal resident from South Korea.

Review: Why 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' is one of the best movies of the year

The year's cutest and most endearing movie will also make you cry.

Searchers find body of missing paddleboarder at Rockport State Park

Searchers late Thursday found the body of a 39-year-old paddleboarder who died after falling into the water at Rockport State Park in Summit County on Thursday.

Due to inflation and price increases, minimum wage is at its lowest value since 1956

Minimum wage is now at its lowest value in 66 years when accounting for inflation and price increases.

20-year-old man found not guilty of murder after 4 years of incarceration

A man incarcerated for four years on a charge of murder in connection with a drive-by shooting in Kearns was found not guilty Thursday.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: 11 waterfalls that will take your breath away

Scattered from north to south, there are many waterfalls throughout Utah that will take your breath away — but not too much breath. You might need that for the hike back.

'Bad luck': Northern California man suffers COVID-19, monkeypox at the same time

A Northern Californian man says he had COVID-19 and monkeypox at the same time.

Charges: Utah man solicited sex from undercover agent's 'son'

A Tooele County man has been charged for requesting to have sex with an undercover officer's fictitious son, according to prosecutors. The man is also being investigated for allegedly touching an actual boy.

North Salt Lake man dead, teen daughter injured after being hit by pickup; driver arrested

A North Salt Lake man was killed and his 17-year-old daughter was injured while riding bicycles when they were hit by a pickup truck in West Bountiful Thursday, police say.

Touched by Uvalde, Bo Jackson donated to pay for funerals

Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May.

Russia pounds major Ukrainian city after expanding war aims

Russian shelling has pounded a densely populated area in Ukraine's second-largest city, as well as several other cities across the country.

3 injured when stranger entered Centerville home, set it ablaze with gas, police say

Three Centerville residents were injured and six officers treated for smoke inhalation after police say a stranger armed with gasoline entered the home and inexplicably set it ablaze.

Have You Seen This? 'Grandma still got it' on basketball court

A senior basketball player went viral on social media this week for juking a defender and zooming to the rim in a video shared by Overtime on Twitter.

Body of woman missing since 2010 found in Duchesne County

A resident in Duchesne County found the body of a woman who had been listed as missing since 2010.

What kind of Utahn are you on Pioneer Day? Take the quiz for a chance to win a grill and more!

Take the quiz for a chance to win a grill and accessories!

Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers

Rising mortgage rates have combined with already high home prices to discourage would-be buyers. Mortgage applications have declined sharply and home sales have fallen for five straight months, during what is generally the busiest time of year in real estate.

Latino Conservation Week in Utah includes star gazing, river cleanups and more

A weeklong push to celebrate and expand Latino involvement in the outdoors and conservation efforts is wrapping up this week — but Utahns still have time to take advantage of river cleanups, star gazing parties and more.

Predicting the first half of BYU's 2022 football season

For now, let's take a look at the first half of the Cougars' schedule, and how they should fare against everyone from USF to the Golden Domers.

Utah surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases since pandemic start

The Utah Department of Health and Human Service reported 6,870 new COVID-19 cases and 15 additional deaths over the past week.

There's a loophole to Netflix's password-sharing upcharge

Netflix isn't making it easy for those not paying for subscriptions. Lending your password could now cost you an additional $2.99.

The new serfdom: While US workers lost money last year, CEO earnings shot up 18%

In 2021, corporate profits and CEO salaries soared while average workers across the U.S. watched the real value of their earnings shrink amid the ravages of record-high inflation, according to a new analysis from the AFL-CIO.

Tasers, baton used to take man with realistic-looking rifle into custody in Millcreek

A man who police say pointed a realistic-looking rifle at a lawn care crew was arrested Wednesday after allegedly resisting officers and forcing them to use Tasers and a baton on him.

West Jordan fast-food worker arrested for exploiting teen employee, police say

A man described by police as a 16-year-old boy's boss at a West Jordan fast-food restaurant has been arrested for allegedly giving the teen money in exchange for nude photos.

Worried by Supreme Court, US House votes to protect contraception

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to protect access to contraception, responding to concerns that it could be threatened by a conservative Supreme Court that revoked the ruling that guaranteed a nationwide right to abortion.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: Overstocked stores are leading to steep discounts for shoppers

Many big retailers are dealing with excess inventory — their warehouses and stores are busting at the seams. Will this benefit the consumer?

Jan. 6 probe: Trump 'poured gasoline on fire' of Capitol attack, did nothing to stop violence

The House Jan. 6 committee held its final hearing of the summer Thursday night, delving into 187 minutes in which it says Donald Trump did nothing to stop the violence but instead "gleefully" watched the Capitol attack on television.

Steve Bannon's defense seeks acquittal then rests case

Steve Bannon's lawyer has opened his defense by asking the judge to rule that prosecutors had not proven their contempt-of-Congress case against the former adviser to then-President Donald Trump.

Dangerously high temperatures will last through the weekend across US

More than 85% of Americans are bracing for temperatures above 90 degrees through the weekend, with millions in the south-central U.S. expected to experience readings in the triple digits.

Utah got 'lackadaisical' about water, Gov. Cox concedes. Here's why he remains hopeful

From landmark reforms to state water laws to big investments in infrastructure, he believes it's not too late for the Great Salt Lake.

Where in the US is home building booming? All eyes on Utah

Looking at the national map of where in the U.S. homes are being built the fastest, almost the entire state of Utah sticks out as a glaring hot spot.

Lehi touts huge water savings compared to last year

City leaders said Lehi's water restrictions are paying off in a big way, after touting savings of more than 4.2 million gallons of water in one week compared to the same week last year.

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden says he's "doing great" after testing positive for COVID-19. The White House said Thursday the 79-year-old Biden is experiencing "very mild symptoms," including a stuffy nose, fatigue and cough.

Ogden company puts heat wave on ice

Utah may be in the grips of a heat wave, but people inside the Ogden-based Mountain Brand Ice business have worn their coats and hoodies all summer long.

Intermountain school clinics helping meet community health needs in collaboration with Salt Lake School District

The Intermountain Healthcare school clinics are open for families in at-risk communities all year.

Boise City Council votes to limit use of city funds to enforce Idaho's abortion ban

The Boise City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday to limit city funds from being used to investigate abortions and enforce Idaho's abortion law.

Can 'green hydrogen' save a Utah coal town and slow climate change?

Developers in rural Utah who want to create big underground caverns to store hydrogen fuel won approval for a $504 million federal loan this spring.

How close is the Senate race between Mike Lee and Evan McMullin in Utah? Here's the latest poll

With the Republican primary election in the rearview mirror, the race between Republican Sen. Mike Lee and independent Evan McMullin is heating up.

'Significant' road closures planned during Salt Lake City Pioneer Day parade, marathon

The Salt Lake City Police Department is warning residents, workers and visitors to be patient if they have plans to travel through parts of the city Saturday morning.