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Logan company breaks world record for biggest bowl of macaroni and cheese

07/29/2022 10:29pm
The new world record for the largest bowl of macaroni and cheese was set in Logan on Friday, where a company made 4,700 pounds of it.

Housing market is 'stabilizing' in this state. Here's what that means

07/29/2022 9:18pm
For the first time in about two years, Utah has actually seen a small dip to its median home price.

Here's what's coming on Disney+ and Amazon Prime in August

07/29/2022 8:37pm
Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Amazon Prime in August.

US judge rejects parts of Boy Scouts' $2.7 billion sex abuse deal

07/29/2022 8:29pm
A U.S. judge on Friday rejected key aspects of the Boy Scouts of America's reorganization plan and its underlying sex abuse settlement, delaying the national youth organization's ability to emerge from bankruptcy.

1 critically injured in rollover on I-80 near Park City

07/29/2022 8:12pm
A rollover on I-80 near Park City sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and closed eastbound traffic Friday evening.

The wicked story of 'clean' wind energy and raptors

07/29/2022 7:27pm
A Montana-based conservation group says operators of wind farms and transmission lines need to be doing more to offset the killing of hundreds of thousands of birds.

Multivehicle pileup closes eastbound I-70 in Emery County

07/29/2022 6:59pm
A crash with as many as seven vehicles closed all eastbound lanes on I-70 in Emery County on Friday afternoon.

With 'stuff' going on around him, Whittingham remains focused on football

07/29/2022 6:28pm
Fresh off being selected as the team to beat in the Pac-12 for the upcoming football season, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham said he isn't worried about the "stuff" surrounding conference realignment and everything that comes with it.

Elon Musk files countersuit under seal vs. Twitter over $44 billion deal

07/29/2022 6:23pm
Elon Musk countersued Twitter on Friday, escalating his legal fight against the social media company over his bid to walk away from the $44 billion purchase, although the lawsuit was filed confidentially.

Taylorsville man who has threatened with machetes, now accused of threatening with crossbow

07/29/2022 5:07pm
A Taylorsville man previously convicted of putting machetes through a co-worker's door is now accused of threatening a woman with a crossbow, and police say he is under investigation for additional crimes.

House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

07/29/2022 4:57pm
The House voted to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide.

4 dead, including 3 children, and 8 children injured in tractor accident in Pennsylvania

07/29/2022 4:15pm
Four people are dead, including three children, after a tractor towing a flatbed-type utility trailer carrying 12 people rolled over Friday morning in southeastern Pennsylvania, state police said.

Iraq veteran opens violin shop in St. George

07/29/2022 4:15pm
After suffering PTSD from a tour in Iraq, Chris Hobson opened a violin shop in St. George.

How you can save money by switching from 1 of the big 3 wireless carriers to an MVNO

07/29/2022 3:44pm
We have all heard of the big guys of wireless networks – Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. But they are far from being the only players in town.

Some I-15 delays expected as UDOT removes nearly 2 dozen more light poles in Lehi

07/29/2022 3:02pm
Nearly another two dozen 80-foot light poles located on a busy stretch of Interstate 15 are scheduled to be removed beginning Monday, which may create some travel headaches.

Woman kicked out of Sandy party charged in connection with shooting of host

07/29/2022 2:41pm
A woman who police say was upset about being kicked out of a party at a motel weeks earlier was charged Friday in connection with shooting one of the party's hosts. An alleged gunman was also charged.

'DC League of Super-Pets' is a step in a new direction, but is it a step in the right direction?

07/29/2022 2:20pm
If you have ever wondered what the pets of superhero do "DC League of Super-Pets" will answer this question for you.

Hershey warns of Halloween candy shortage

07/29/2022 2:17pm
Hershey said on Thursday it would fall short of meeting demand for the all-important Halloween and Christmas holiday seasons this year, blaming a scarcity of raw ingredients and difficulties in securing suppliers.

Russia, Ukraine trade blame for deadly attack on POW prison

07/29/2022 2:14pm
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shelling a prison in a separatist region of Ukraine. Separatist authorities in the Donetsk region said the attack on Friday killed at least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war.

Man with history of fleeing arrested in vehicle used in drive-by shooting, police say

07/29/2022 1:50pm
A man with a history of fleeing from police was arrested in Salt Lake City after police found him in a vehicle wanted in connection with a recent drive-by shooting.

Washington County schools each could see as many as 15 security cameras installed

07/29/2022 1:21pm
Jeremy Cox, who serves as the net technology director for the Washington County School District, opened the special meeting of the Board of Education with a proposal to equip all campuses in Washington County with security camera systems within seven years.

How the ailing Great Salt Lake might get a lift from the US Senate

07/29/2022 12:54pm
The U.S. Senate has passed the Great Salt Lake Recovery Act, legislation introduced by Sen. Mitt Romney, to study historic drought conditions and protect the long-term health of the lake.

Bluffdale man faces 24 criminal charges alleging 2 years of domestic violence

07/29/2022 12:03pm
A Bluffdale man arrested in what police called one of the worst cases of domestic violence they have seen now faces more than two dozen criminal charges.

Joseph Smith headlines went too far

07/29/2022 11:48am - PARTNER
Newsweek posted a red-hot headline: "Photo of Mormon Founder Joseph Smith Jr. Found After Nearly 180 Years."

Updated COVID-19 booster shots could be available in early fall

07/29/2022 11:34am
Moderna and Pfizer booster shots updated to target Omicron subvariants could be available in early fall, pending sign off by federal health agencies, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Friday.

USU students left scrambling after second year of apartment construction delays

07/29/2022 11:29am
A number of Utah State University students were scrambling to find housing Thursday after an under-construction apartment complex announced it wouldn't be ready in time.

3rd person arrested in 2019 killing of Salt Lake woman

07/29/2022 10:54am
DNA collected from a cigarette butt led police to file charges against a man accused in connection with the killing of Kathryn Blaire Leavitt in 2019 in Salt Lake City.

'Bracing for the next curveball': What new federal transportation program means for Utah

07/29/2022 10:20am
Utah will receive millions of dollars from a new program that aims to address extreme weather's impact on transportation infrastructure.

Will Smith posts an apology video for slapping Chris Rock

07/29/2022 10:07am
Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast, saying in an online video that his behavior was "unacceptable." Smith says he reached out to the comedian about the incident but was told Rock wasn't ready to talk.

Unprecedented profit for Exxon, other major oil drillers as prices soared

07/29/2022 9:32am
Oil companies were swimming in record profits the last few months. They were benefiting from high energy costs at a time when Americans struggled to pay for gasoline, food and other basic necessities.

Gas prices are falling. Which way is President Joe Biden's approval rating going?

07/29/2022 9:02am
As President Joe Biden strives to put a positive spin on his presidency, Utahns continue to find his performance in the White House lacking.

4 key storylines as fall camp begins for Utah State

07/29/2022 8:42am
The Aggies return plenty of talent from last year's championship team, but have some holes to fill.

Organizations aim to help refugee children vulnerable to gang violence

07/29/2022 8:26am
After a gang-related triple homicide in a West Jordan neighborhood, community organizations are sharing a troubling trend with youth gangs.

Magna woman ordered to stand trial in shooting death of her husband

07/29/2022 8:04am
A Utah judge ordered a Magna woman Thursday to stand trial on charges of killing her husband, despite arguments that she acted in self-defense.

7 reasons networking is still critical even in a booming job market

07/29/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED
If you really want to thrive in your career, don't discount the importance of networking. Networking opportunities are all around you, even if you're not looking for a new position.

Utah regulators take action against store they say failed to deliver furniture or refunds

07/29/2022 7:39am
Imagine paying a deposit for expensive furniture only to have the company vanish before you get your stuff. It happened to several Utahns and now, the store has been cited by the State of Utah.

How the Federal Reserve's rate hikes affect your finances

07/29/2022 7:23am
Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.

Appalachian floods kill at least 16 as rescue teams deploy

07/29/2022 7:02am
Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard Friday are searching flooded Appalachian communities for missing people. Record floods have wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America.

Wildfire plumes growing larger in the West, Utah study finds. Here's why that matters

07/29/2022 6:21am
If it seems like wildfire plumes are growing larger in the West, University of Utah researchers say it's because they are.