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Farmington's defense locks up Bountiful in 24-3 win

08/19/2022 11:58pm
There might be something brewing in Farmington; at the very least head coach Daniel Coats sure thinks so.

What does 'Quiet Quitting' mean?

08/19/2022 10:40pm
Slow-playing your job out of boredom, apathy or distraction is a practice as old as the work-reward employment model itself, but the tradition is earning new notoriety on social media thanks, it seems, to a catchy new title — "quiet quitting."

When will the 45-year-old Voyager space mission run out its battery?

08/19/2022 10:05pm
One revealing clue about how long NASA's Voyager probes have been traveling through space can be found in the "high-tech" storage device both exploration craft use to store data — an eight-track tape.

Utah children's voice teacher solicited sex with children online, charges say

08/19/2022 9:35pm
A Utah voice teacher, whose students apparently include young children, faces criminal charges after agents say he tried to solicit sex online from a child.

Davis School District takes steps to address student homelessness

08/19/2022 8:58pm
Over 1,300 students in the Davis School District, including 300 high schoolers, experience homelessness and housing insecurity. In response, the district is opening a fleet of teen resource centers to address the needs of these students.

US Treasury disputes finding that new IRS funding would increase middle-class taxes

08/19/2022 8:32pm
As a political messaging war rages over $80 billion in new Internal Revenue Service funding, a U.S. Treasury official is pushing back on an informal estimate that the money could cause Americans earning less than $400,000 to pay as much as $20 billion more in taxes over a decade.

Group gathers to rally against Utah's clergy reporting exemption

08/19/2022 8:20pm
About 300 protesters rallied Friday to urge clergy members to report abuse and to support legislation proposed by some state lawmakers that would remove a Utah reporting exemption.

Intermountain Healthcare names interim president, CEO

08/19/2022 7:57pm
Lydia Jumonville has been named as interim president and CEO of Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare.

State, federal solutions needed to help Great Salt Lake

08/19/2022 7:22pm
To save the Great Salt Lake, its complex ecosystem and its value to the state of Utah and the West, one has to know the Great Salt Lake.

1 missing in flash flooding in Zion slot canyon; more floods expected this weekend

08/19/2022 7:00pm
A woman is missing after a flash flood at Zion National Park and a rescue team was mobilized Saturday morning to search through The Narrows and down the Virgin River.

From bomb shelter to dorm room: Ukrainian students find refuge at US colleges

08/19/2022 6:30pm
More than 120 U.S. universities have efforts to help Ukrainian students, according to a survey of 559 schools by the Institute of International Education, though the actual number is likely far higher.

Drunken teen crashes into 2 parked patrol cars flashing emergency lights, police say

08/19/2022 6:17pm
A 17-year-old girl was arrested for investigation of DUI after Salt Lake police say she smashed into two parked police cars flashing their emerency lights early Friday.

None are local, but here's what the fighters of UFC 278 think of Salt Lake City

08/19/2022 6:04pm
Twenty-two fighters will suit up for UFC 278 at Vivint Arena all day Saturday, and none are from the state of Utah. So what do they think of Salt Lake City?

Probation ordered for woman who sold fake COVID-19 tests at Salt Lake airport

08/19/2022 5:44pm
A woman charged with selling fake negative COVID-19 tests at the Salt Lake City International Airport has been sentenced to three years of probation.

Location data cracks open police cases, but critics say there's a cost to privacy

08/19/2022 5:12pm
In search of a suspect, police obtained smartphone location data from several people who passed through Interstate 15. The investigative technique is increasingly common.

Foot found in Yellowstone hot spring linked to July death

08/19/2022 4:30pm
Yellowstone National Park officials say part of a foot found in a hot spring this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death. Park officials do not believe foul play was involved but did not disclose more details about the death in a statement issued Friday.

Utah Little League team loses first game of World Series

08/19/2022 3:47pm
It wasn't a dream start for the Little Leaguers from Santa Clara at the Little League World Series Friday. Utah lost 11-2 to Tennessee in their first game of the tournament.

Have You Seen This? Man smacks crocodile with frying pan

08/19/2022 3:33pm
The owner of a tourist lodge in Australia's Northern Territory smacked a charging crocodile with a frying pan. I know, I can't believe it's not Florida, either.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

08/19/2022 3:00pm - SPONSORED
If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Driver who killed boy had used meth and was trying to call a drug dealer, charges say

08/19/2022 2:55pm
Charges say a Kearns man accused of hitting and killing an 11-year-old boy and then driving off had been using meth and was on his phone while driving trying to contact a drug dealer.

A new pro team in Utah? Ryan Smith hopeful new partnership will make that happen

08/19/2022 2:36pm
On Friday, Arctos Sports Partners invested a minority stake into SEG, a move the Smith-led group believes is a critical step in bringing in an additional sports franchise to the state.

Kohl's has an inventory mess on its hands

08/19/2022 2:29pm
Kohl's can't seem to catch a break, and it may have only itself to blame.

Police looking at possible impairment in downtown 4-vehicle bus crash

08/19/2022 1:59pm
Salt Lake police say they are now looking at impairment as a possible factor in a four-vehicle crash on Thursday that involved a UTA bus.

Road to redemption: Inside the world's fastest growing sport and its athletes

08/19/2022 1:31pm
Mixed Martial Arts has always been seen as a rough and brutal sport. Fighters are often viewed as modern gladiators, willing to sacrifice their livelihood for the entertainment of the fans.

What Mitt Romney says about Liz Cheney possibly running for president

08/19/2022 12:54pm
As Rep. Liz Cheney contemplates her next move after losing the Republican primary in Wyoming this week, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says he wouldn't encourage her to run for president.

How the Cheneys lost their influence in Wyoming

08/19/2022 12:47pm - PARTNER
The Cheney name couldn't help Liz overcome perceptions she was out of touch with Wyoming voters.

National Weather Service issues record number of flood warnings

08/19/2022 12:02pm
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a record number of flash flood warnings during the last two years.

West Valley airport worker charged with stealing gift cards being mailed to others

08/19/2022 11:29am
Criminal charges have been filed against a West Valley man accused of stealing gift cards being mailed to other people while he worked at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Tooele man shot, killed wife in their apartment, police say

08/19/2022 11:00am
A Tooele man was arrested for investigation of murder after police say he shot and killed his wife in their apartment where three children were present.

Once thought an uncertainty, Utah's Colton Swan 'extremely confident' in linebackers

08/19/2022 10:37am
Mohamoud Diabate came to Utah to contend for a national championship.

For the first time, streaming is more watched than cable

08/19/2022 10:13am
The cord has been cut.

Wayfair is cutting 5% of its global workforce

08/19/2022 9:44am
Wayfair is cutting nearly 900 jobs, or about 5% of the once-hot online retailer's global workforce, as it looks to regain its financial footing in a post-pandemic future.

Judge grants injunction, halting enforcement of law banning transgender girls from girls sports

08/19/2022 9:21am
Third District Judge Keith Kelly granted a preliminary injunction sought by the families of three transgender girls, allowing them to seek permission to play girls sports this school year.

What's in store for fall? National outlook calls for warm, dry autumn in Utah

08/19/2022 9:03am
Get ready to break out your sweaters, plan your foliage-viewing trips and pick out a Halloween costume because fall is almost here.

US says SkyWest employee subjected to sexual harassment

08/19/2022 8:41am
Federal officials are suing SkyWest Airlines on behalf of a former employee who says she was subjected to sexual harassment by co-workers.

All in the family: Ridgeline, Timpview setters share last name, D-I volleyball game

08/19/2022 8:19am
Timpview's Silina Damuni and Ridgeline's Nia Damuni are both accomplished volleyball setters committed to BYU and Gonzaga, respectively. But the two had never faced each other in a high school match — until this week.

Utah artist fought to get Instagram account back after she was hacked

08/19/2022 8:04am
Well-known contemporary figurative artist Rose Datoc Dall spent nine days in a race against hackers on Instagram after a simple screenshot gave them access to her account.

Soil moisture, snowpack and runoff are the 3 ingredients needed to end this drought

08/19/2022 8:00am - SPONSORED
Three key ingredients that have major impacts on the productivity of a water year: soil moisture, snowpack and runoff. And just like a good recipe, all ingredients are needed in the right amounts at the right time for a good outcome.

Spanish Fork man makes his own traffic safety signs to slow drivers near school

08/19/2022 7:38am
As school gets back in session, a Spanish Fork man is taking a different approach to encourage drivers to slow down.

Provo sculptor to unveil latest creation at Little League World Series this week

08/19/2022 7:24am
A team from Utah is in the Little League World Series for the first time. The tournament will also feature a Utah sculptor who will be unveiling quite a statue.

Cox: Parents speculating on high school student-athlete's gender 'disturbing'

08/19/2022 6:16am
Reacting to reports that parents called for an investigation into the gender of a competitor in a girls' state-level competition, Gov. Cox called the conduct "disturbing" and asked for grace.