'You are a danger,' judge says in sending man who strangled girlfriend to prison

An Orem man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for strangling his girlfriend. A judge said he will recommend Daniel Padilla-Ang never be paroled.

Logan police officer arrested in domestic violence case put on leave

A Logan police officer has been placed on leave after being arrested in a domestic violence case.

Longtime Davis County Rep. Steve Handy launches write-in campaign to win seat back

Utah state Rep. Steve Handy is launching a write-in campaign to win his seat back after losing it in the Republican primary earlier this year.

Provo police: Still unclear what caused crash that killed young siblings

As the Hidalgo family begins to prepare funeral services for two of their three young children, police continue their investigation into the auto-pedestrian crash that also left the driver dead.

Why did NASA cancel Monday's Artemis rocket launch?

The uncrewed Artemis I mission will get another attempt at launching on a journey around the moon on Saturday. And we now know more about why Monday's planned launch was scrubbed.

UN racism body calls for US to do more on abortion access

A UN committee on Tuesday condemned the overturning of the constitutional right to abortion in the United States, saying it was hitting racial and ethnic minorities hardest and asked Washington to take mitigation measures.

Hulu's September lineup includes several blasts from the past, season premieres

Hulu is adding movies from the past four decades this September, as well as dozens of TV shows — many of which are premiering their first seasons.

Utah has lowest percent of 'poor' highway bridges in the country, recent report finds

A recent Federal Highway Administration report shows Utah has the lowest percentage of bridges listed in "poor" condition.

Vasectomies on the rise as men take control of their reproductive health

The increasing interest and volume of patients having the procedure can be attributed to a variety of issues, but perhaps one reason stands out above the others. It appears more and more men are ready to take control of their reproductive health.

Has the US seen its first death from monkeypox in Texas?

The death of an adult in a Texas hospital is being investigated as possibly the nation's first fatality from monkeypox .

Biden defends FBI, promotes ban on assault-style weapons

President Joe Biden is forcefully defending the FBI as the agency and its employees have come under criticism and threats of violence since executing a search warrant at Donald Trump's Florida residence earlier this month.

Salt Lake museum offers its first immersive art exhibit in Spanish

The Leonardo in downtown Salt Lake City is offering Spanish narration for the exhibit "From Monet to Kandinsky," which features the works of several artists.

Ex-USU football player gets 7 months in jail in sex assault of student as she slept

A former USU football player who sexually abused a student while she slept was sentenced to seven months in jail Tuesday. Prosecutors agreed not to recommend prison time because of the compassion of the victim's family.

Online school shooting threat puts police in 3 Utah counties on alert

An 18-year-old man was arrested by Snow College police on Monday for allegedly threatening to conduct a mass shooting at a school because he was upset with an online game he was playing, according to police.

Have You Seen This? Getting friend-zoned at a MLB game

There's always one aspect of dating that hurts worse: when only one person wants in on the relationship.

Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91

Mikhail Gorbachev, who as the last leader of the Soviet Union waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that led to the end of the Cold War, has died at 91.

5 ways to better support women in the workplace

Despite advances made in recent years, there's still a large disparity between men and women when it comes to the professional working world. There are plenty of steps businesses, employers and individuals can take to better support women in the workplace. Here are a few ideas.

Salt Lake City envisions 'bright and colorful' replacement for Raging Waters

A new Glendale Regional Park draft master plan offers a glimpse at what an abandoned Raging Waters water park will be transformed into.

Utah massage school instructor charged with grooming, abusing students

A massage therapist in Salt Lake City who was also an instructor at a massage school was charged Tuesday with grooming and sexually abusing students.

Box marked 'explody' leads to discovery of explosive materials in Orem

An Orem man was charged Tuesday with having explosive materials and other weapons in his fifth wheel trailer.

NASA releases stunning new image of the Phantom Galaxy

Stunning new images produced by the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope showcase the Phantom Galaxy, a spiral of solar systems 32 million light-years away from Earth.

Southern Utah rain flushes out hordes of scorpions

Southern Utah residents have not only been awash in torrential rains and flash flooding, the storms are exposing a plethora of scorpions.

In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse

Victims of abuse and their families saw a quiet breakthrough this summer when a new bipartisan gun safety law made it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.

The message of gratitude and faith Tony Finau shared at PGA Tour season's end

The 2021-22 PGA Tour season ended last weekend with the Tour Championship, which Rory McIlroy won in comeback fashion to claim the FedEx Cup.

BYU game week: Will captain Puka Nacua, WR Gunner Romney play vs. USF?

Head coach Kalani Sitake said no player has been lost for the season, which is when BYU coaches generally confirm a players' injury status.

UN appeals for $160M to help Pakistan amid 'epochal' floods

The United Nations appealed on Tuesday for $160 million to help Pakistan as army helicopters rescued stranded families and dropped food packages into inaccessible areas following "epochal" rains and flooding.

'First Day Jitters' and other back-to-school reads for kids

Whatever your child's emotions are about school, reading a stack of relatable back-to-school books can help gear up their minds for a fresh start. Take a look at our booklist for some fun reads!

Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine's Russian-occupied south

A surge in fighting on Ukraine's southern front is fueling speculation that the long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive to try to turn the tide of the war is under way.

Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit Twitter deal

Elon Musk and Twitter lobbed salvos at each other in the latest round of legal filings over the billionaire Tesla CEO's aborted plan to buy the social media platform.

Yes, Utah State really does want Bama, and here's why

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — along with a lucrative payout — makes this game enticing for the Aggies.

Underground carbon storage gaining traction in Wyoming, but years away in Utah

In what the BLM is calling a "significant milestone" in fighting climate change, the first carbon sequestration project on public land was approved Friday in Wyoming.

5 reasons to ski Snowbasin this season

The magical days of powdery snow feel distant amidst the still-sweltering summer heat, but now is the time to secure your season ski passes. If you've never skied Snowbasin Resort, it's time to find out what it's all about!

Consumers buying lots of clothing, furniture, electronics, and home decor — from each other

Savvy consumers have found a way around sky-high inflation to keep buying more than just necessities.

Alta football player hospitalized, recovering after spinal cord injury

Alta's Jalen Sutton is recovering following a brutal spinal cord injury prior to the Hawks' 16-15 win over Sandpoint (Idaho) last Friday in Rexburg, Idaho.

Surveillance video shows brash burglar smash into storefront, steal high-end e-bikes

A South Jordan bike shop wants people to be on alert for electric mountain bikes that were stolen early Saturday morning.

Creating healthy habits for families as kids return to school

Intermountain Healthcare is sharing tips on how to create new healthy routines as your kids head back to the classroom.

Parents outraged after preferred pronouns posted by Farmington Jr. High counselors

There was outrage at Farmington Junior High School after school counselors had new placards made that showed their preferred pronouns.

'Please keep praying for me': Injured Little Leaguer speaks after transfer home

The Instagram account set up to provide updates on injured Little Leaguer Easton Oliverson posted a video of the 12-year-old speaking after being transferred home to Utah.

Rent price hikes are slowing — but are outpacing home price increases

As the U.S. housing market pandemic feeding frenzy simmers down, rental rates aren't immune. But even though rent increases are slowing, prices are still going up.