Downtown Salt Lake restaurant decides to close, 'reassess' future

A letter posted on the restaurant's front door indicates staffing issues are partially to blame.

Stockton issues boil order after contamination

The city of Stockton in Tooele County issued an order Wednesday for its residents to boil their tap water due to possible contamination in the city's water system.

Jazz reportedly trade Patrick Beverley to Lakers, get 2 players in return

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a deal to send veteran point guard Patrick Beverley to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jordan School District creates 'Zen Center' break area for teachers

The last couple of years have been tough on students and teachers alike. The Jordan School District has come up with an idea for teachers that others may want to follow.

Are women in politics held to an unfair standard?

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin drew sharp criticism after a video of her dancing and singing with friends began to circulate on the internet. The backlash she received has struck a chord with women across the internet, and in Utah, pointing to what they feel is an unfair standard.

Utah leaders share tips for engaging with diverse communities

Utah leaders from sectors ranging from economic development to the arts stressed the importance of effective community engagement during a webinar Wednesday.

Utah teacher who said she built classroom for 'nonwhite students' placed on paid leave

A newly hired fourth grade teacher at a Utah elementary school is on paid leave after administrators learned of a video posted on her social media account that states she built her classroom for "nonwhite students."

Why NASA is returning to the moon 50 years later with Artemis I

It's time to go back to the moon. And Apollo's twin sister Artemis is going to take us there.

Utah sues federal government over Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante expansion

Utah politicians announced a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Biden administration's designation of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.

Why families need to gather for dinner every night

Gathering every night for dinner has countless benefits for all family members.

Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

A federal jury has found that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant's widow $16 million for emotional distress caused by deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the bodies of the NBA star and his daughter taken at the site of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed them.

'Let's go to the moon': Weber State opens MARS Center for aerospace and defense

Weber State's new Miller Advanced Research and Solutions Center is a place to discover innovative solutions to problems in the realm of national defense and aerospace.

Mitt Romney has a word for Biden's student loan forgiveness plan: bribe

Sen. Mitt Romney called President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness plan a "bribe" to win votes for Democrats.

Utah judge weighing whether to dismiss lawsuit to overturn new congressional districts

A judge is weighing whether to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to overturn Utah's new congressional map and to require the Legislature to start the redistricting process over.

22 reported killed in Independence Day attack in Ukraine

Russian forces launched a rocket attack on a Ukrainian train station on the embattled country's Independence Day, killing 22 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after warning for days that Moscow might attempt "something particularly cruel" this week.

Have you seen this? Couple choreographs dances to text message tones

Have you seen this? Cost n' Mayor is a choreographing duo who have managed to work some dancing magic on some classic ringtones such as "note," "bell," "alert," and "chime" in their video titled "Text tones if they were dance moves."

Utah company building global hiring solution just secured millions in investments

Until now, hiring the best employee in the world was only a pipe dream for most businesses.

Charges in Sandy hate crime case dismissed due to evidence concerns

Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of a hate crime for allegedly vandalizing Pride flags at the home of a gay teen who was the alleged victim of another hate crime.

Idaho can't enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies

A federal judge has barred Idaho from enforcing a strict abortion ban in medical emergencies, clearing the way for hospitals to continue treating ectopic pregnancies and other pregnancy-related complications normally for now.

Teen ordered to stand trial for Hunter High shooting that left 2 dead

A judge ordered a 15-year-old to stand trial for two counts of murder, following a shooting near Hunter High School in January that left two dead. The teenager will have a justification hearing in October to argue that he acted in self-defense.

Pick Six Previews: Why the Utes are a College Football Playoff contender in 2022

Without the five-star signing day hype of their LA rivals, Utah's staff has excelled at prospect identification, player development, team culture, and scheme design to maximize their potential on the field.

How many days in a row have gas prices fallen?

Gas prices remain higher than they were a year ago, but the average cost for a gallon of regular has dropped nationwide for 70 straight days.

Miller family sells portion of remaining minority share in the Utah Jazz

The Miller family's minority stake in the Utah Jazz is getting smaller.

Just over half of Americans say US should back Ukraine until Russia withdraws, poll says

After half a year of war in Ukraine, a slim majority of Americans agree that the United States should continue to support Kyiv until Russia withdraws all its forces, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Wednesday.

Jill Biden has 'rebound' COVID-19 case, president tests negative

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent "rebound" case, after she initially tested negative for the virus over the weekend.

Apple expected to unveil new iPhones at 'far out' event on Sept. 7

Apple customers could soon get a look at the next generation of iPhones.

After state strikes island idea, what's next in the effort to restore Utah Lake?

A panel of scientific experts from across Utah met Tuesday to discuss what's wrong with the lake and how those issues can be addressed.

Family gardens taking a big hit due to drought, record heat

Record heat, drought and sky-high prices at the grocery store are taking a toll on families. For those that rely on home gardening for food storage, this year has been extra tough.

University of Utah announces new climate science policy center with $20M gift

The University of Utah is creating a new center for climate science and policy and hopes to be a model for crafting public policies and business solutions aimed at bettering the climate.

Man killed by officer near Utah border had pointed gun at officers, police say

Court documents indicate that an elderly man shot and killed by police near the Utah-Arizona border had pointed a weapon at officers first.

Weather whiplash: Summer lurches from drought to flood

This summer the weather has not only been extreme, but it has whiplashed from one extreme to another.

BYU team excavates depictions of 2 biblical heroines in ancient Jewish synagogue

Two ancient depictions of female heroes in the Bible have been found by a BYU professor and seven students in an ancient synagogue near the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee.

MoviePass is coming back. Its timing couldn't be worse

Hollywood loves a comeback story, and MoviePass, one of the industry's most notorious flops, is trying to write one of the most epic sequels in history.

Former Idaho sheriff pens letter accepting responsibility for November gun incident

In a letter filed with the court Monday morning, former Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland took responsibility for the incident that led to his eventual resignation and guilty plea.

US student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million

More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under the long-awaited forgiveness plan President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, a historic but politically divisive move in the run-up to the midterm elections.

Community rallies around Eagle Mountain family after devastating house fire

Friends of an Eagle Mountain family of four who lost their home in a devastating fire are rallying together to raise money for them.

Woman killed after being hit by vehicle on Mountain View Corridor

A woman was killed early Wednesday when she was hit by a vehicle in Herriman, police said.

When will the next round of COVID-19 booster shots be available?

New COVID-19 booster shots now targeting the dominant omicron versions of the virus could be available as soon as September to anyone 12 and older.