Help wanted: $78,000 a year to taste candy while sitting on your couch

A Canadian candy company is offering a very sweet gig.

US begins court battle against publishing giants' $2.2B merger

The U.S. government and publishing titan Penguin Random House are set to exchange opening salvos in a federal antitrust trial. The U.S. wants to block the biggest U.S. book publisher from absorbing rival Simon & Schuster.

2 found dead in charred car within California wildfire zone; blazes burn across the West

At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that's one of several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the western U.S.

Is draining human-made Lake Powell a practical solution to drought in the West?

The sheer enormity of Lake Powell arising out of a desert in the West is not only spectacular, it's in jeopardy.

What could Kansas vote on abortion rights mean for other GOP states?

Kansans go to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots on a constitutional amendment on abortion rights marking the first time voters will declare their preferences since the Supreme Court overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

'Not simply the opposite of mental illness': These 3 practices can help you improve mental health

A BYU professor is sharing three strategies for navigating mental health struggles: say something, know something and be something.

Here's something nearly 80% of Utahns can agree on — bringing the Olympics back

Utahns really seem to want another Olympics.

Utah man trying to kill spider with lighter started Springville wildfire, police say

A wildfire near Springville, which police say was started by a man who claimed he was trying to kill a spider Monday, is now 10% contained, according to firefighters.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

These cruise lines are easing pre-travel COVID testing requirements

Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC cruise lines will be easing their pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers starting this month.

What to watch in primaries in Arizona, Michigan, elsewhere

Primary elections are being held in six states on Tuesday.

'It was unforeseen; it was unusual': Staffing shortages result in new Utah transit delays

If the light rail or commuter train you typically ride didn't arrive on time recently, you may have staffing shortages to blame. The underlying issue may not change anytime soon.

53 beverage and nutrition products recalled over possible Cronobacter contamination

Food service company Lyons Magnus issued a voluntary recall for 53 beverage products over possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, according to an announcement posted by the company on Friday.

Biden: Al-Qaida leader, 9/11 coordinator Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan

Al-Qaida eader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden said on Monday, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.

Have You Seen This? Pug really doesn't like getting its nails done

Some people really love a good manicure, but this pug really doesn't.

'We're still celebrating now': 24 hours after rare consecutive wins, Tony Finau still smiling

Tony Finau celebrated his latest — and arguably, biggest — breakthrough on the PGA Tour with family, friends and supporters in his native state.

Best in the West? Where does Utah's fertility rate rank in the region, nationally

Utah's steep decline mirrors data from the Intermountain West and Pacific regions which experienced the largest declines, according to the report.

More rain, more bodies in flooded Kentucky mountain towns

Another round of rainstorms hit flooded Kentucky mountain communities Monday as more bodies emerged from the sodden landscape, and the governor warned that high winds could bring another threat — falling trees and utility poles.

Southern Utah man charged with abusing children, including a toddler

A Washington County man is facing child abuse charges following an investigation into multiple injuries allegedly inflicted upon three children, including a 3-year-old.

HUD announces $2.8B in grants for homeless services

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing $2.8 billion in fresh funding for homeless services organizations across the country.

Police searching for handgun used in accidental shooting

Salt Lake police are investigating an accidental shooting and are requesting help locating the handgun that they say the victim tossed.

Why Utah wildlife biologists want you to temporarily avoid these High Uintas water areas

Utah wildlife biologists are set to begin yet another round of rotenone treatments at a pair of drainages in High Uintas this week as it seeks to restore native fish habitats.

'We want to give Swig a run for their money': Thirst Drinks-Wetzel's Pretzels opens in St. George

Unlike the company's other five stores in Northern Utah, this location is in partnership with Wetzel's Pretzels, selling the two companies' products out one drive-through window

Health officials advise precautions after West Nile virus found in 2 more Utah counties

The West Nile virus has now been found in three counties in Utah this summer.

Threat of protests, violent escalation stirs panic in Iraq

The political rivals of an influential Iraqi cleric whose followers stormed the parliament have declared their own counter-protest. The announcement on Monday stirred fear among Iraqis and caused security forces to erect concrete barriers leading to the heavily fortified Green Zone, home of the parliament building.

This Navy officer and Latter-day Saint is now in a Japanese prison

Lt. Ridge Alkonis, who was stationed in Japan, is now serving a three-year prison sentence there for a car crash that killed two people. His family and the Navy say he passed out, but prosecutors say he was drowsy and should have pulled over.

Salt Lake City breaks all-time hottest July record for 2nd-straight year

July was the hottest month on record for Utah's capital city, and at least above-average in many other parts of the state. Is a cooldown on the horizon?

1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set out from the port of Odesa. The departure of the ship laden with corn follows an internationally brokered deal that is expected to finally allow large stores of Ukrainian crops to reach foreign markets and ease a growing hunger crisis.

Officers recover more than 100 pounds of marijuana during southern Utah stop on I-15

Officers discovered more than 100 pounds of marijuana during a southern Utah traffic stop on I-15, a recovery that has sent a Wisconsin woman to jail facing a distribution charge.

What you need to know about Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected visit to Taiwan has resulted in stern warnings from Beijing and mounting concerns in Washington.

Western governors aim to harness geothermal 'heat beneath our feet'

Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has launched a bipartisan initiative that urges other Western states to utilize geothermal energy.

USDA getting tougher on salmonella in chicken products

The proposed U.S. Department of Agriculture rules would declare salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. That includes many frozen foods found in grocery stores that appear to be cooked through but are only heat-treated to set the batter or breading.

Vice President Kamala Harris cites 'climate crisis,' pushes $1B for floods, storms

The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.

'DC League of Super-Pets' takes No. 1 with $23 million

The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated "DC League of Super-Pets" opened in theaters across North America.

Get your mobile and web app developed from experienced developers

Here are a few things you should look for in an app developer to get the app you've dreamed of.

Police identify man killed in Sunday hit-and-run

Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run at 1300 S. Major Street in Salt Lake City Sunday night.

Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic

The setting is straight from a spy thriller: Crystal waters below, snow-capped Swiss Alps above and in between, a super-secure facility researching the world's deadliest pathogens.

Rain leads to street flooding, mudslide in Cedar City area

A heavy rainstorm that swept through the Cedar City area Sunday evening caused street flooding, flash floods in dry creek beds and a mudslide on a highway.

Drought report: July monsoons help Utah's soil moisture levels, but dry conditions persist

This month's monsoonal storms have helped improve Utah's soil moisture conditions, but they've done little to improve drought conditions.