Kidnapped California family, including baby, found dead

The sheriff of Merced County in California says a baby girl and three other family members who were kidnapped at gunpoint from their business two days ago have been found dead.

Police determine threat is 'noncredible' after searching Southwest flight at Salt Lake airport

Police with K-9s searched a Southwest Airlines flight on Wednesday evening after a passenger discovered a note onboard.

Cottonwood Heights group says chip seal road treatment is dangerous, ineffective

Some cyclists and drivers say a form of road surface treatment makes their Cottonwood Heights roads bumpy and dangerous.

Putin signs annexation of Ukrainian regions as Russian losses mount

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the final papers to annex four regions of Ukraine while his military struggled to control the new territory. In a defiant move, the Kremlin held the door open for further land grabs in Ukraine.

Former Utah State football player Torrey Green appeals rape convictions at Utah Supreme Court

Former Utah State football player Torrey Green is appealing his multiple rape convictions in the Utah Supreme Court.

Salt Lake City joins communities in 3 states to fund new carbon dioxide removal projects

Utah's capital city is joining local communities in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico in an effort to increase carbon dioxide removal projects within the Four Corners region.

5-year-old boy recovering in hospital after being hit by truck Wednesday

A 5-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a truck while on a bike on Wednesday, police say.

'Like Frogger': School officials, parents anxious over pedestrian safety near Canyon View High

Iron County School District officials are looking into ways to improve pedestrian safety near Canyon View high and middle schools in the wake of multiple close calls recently reported.

SpaceX mission to International Space Station includes 1st Native American woman to orbit

The nation's first spacefaring Native American woman astronaut was one of four crew members aboard the SpaceX-powered launch for a mission to the International Space Station.

Huntsman Mental Health Institute to host national summit to eliminate mental health stigma

Huntsman Mental Health Institute and nearly 200 national organizations will gather for a summit on World Mental Health to create a nationwide network to eliminate mental health stigma.

When you eat may dictate how hungry you are, study says

We all know that eating later in the day isn't good for our waistlines, but why? A new study weighed in on that question by comparing people who ate the same foods — but at different times in the day.

Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter deal is back — could Donald Trump be returning to the platform?

Tesla/SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revived his $44 billion offer to buy social media giant Twitter and, if he keeps at least one of his promises, former President Donald Trump could be headed back to the platform.

US appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to consider new rules

A federal appeals court ruled that a program that has protected thousands of young immigrants from deportation was unlawful, but said current enrollees could renew their status and sent the case back to a lower court to consider a new Biden administration regulation.

Have you seen this? Anne Hathaway shows how she eats cupcakes

I would imagine a lot of people have learned taking a bite into a cupcake is not a good idea. In this video, Anne Hathaway shows a better way to eat a cupcake, and it may be the cleanest method I've seen.

Has a frontrunner emerged in Utah's effort for a new state flag?

It's clear some ideas among the 20 state flag semifinalists have risen to the top while others are all but eliminated.

Utah rule allows practice of law without supervision of a lawyer

Not every legal matter requires the experience and training of a licensed attorney. Rules adopted by the Utah Supreme Court in 2018 allow licensed paralegal practitioners to practice in specific areas of law without direct involvement or supervision of an attorney.

A leg up on the competition: U. develops the most advanced bionic leg ever created

The University of Utah is announcing a partnership with Ottobock — a leader in prosthetics — to bring the Utah Bionic Leg to more individuals with lower-limb amputations.

Poll: Republicans viewed as the best party to address US immigration system

Republicans appear to have an edge over Democrats as the party seen most likely to address immigration problems in the U.S.

90% of US adults say mental health is a crisis in the United States, poll finds

An overwhelming majority of people in the United States think the country is experiencing a mental health crisis, according to a new survey from CNN in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation.

Biden to storm-ravaged Florida: 'We're not going to leave'

President Joe Biden has toured hurricane-ravaged areas of Florida, surveying storm damage by helicopter and bringing a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives.

Man who claims girlfriend shot herself multiple times is charged with murder

A man who police say told detectives that his girlfriend shot herself multiple times, causing fatal injuries, has been charged with murder.

Designed to keep students safe, SafeUT app sees big increase in activity

Utah students are reporting more tips related to violence, more total tips and using the Safe UT app designed to keep them safe more too.

What policymakers and Americans see differently when it comes to abortion

New findings show that most Americans hold nuanced views on abortion that could help states craft policy.

'Best Before' labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow

"Best before" labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness.

Homeowners in Florida face unsure future after Ian

The town of Fort Meyers Beach in Florida is unrecognizable after Hurricane Ian tore through the area. It's now considered to be one of the 25 worst hurricanes to ever hit the U.S.

Registered sex offender charged in Salt Lake sex assault, shooting investigation

A registered sex offender with a long and violent criminal history in Utah has been charged in connection with a 2021 sexual assault of a woman and the shooting of her friend who tried to help, according to prosecutors.

What will the Glendale Regional Park look like when it opens?

Glendale Regional Park is opening in 2024, no matter what. With 18 months to spare, some projects are moving to top of the list to be completed first.

How Jaylen Dixon brought the fun back to his game and what it means for the Utes offense

Only one player that has previously entered his name into the transfer portal has been added back to the Utah football roster.

OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise

The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has decided to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices.

Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with Halyna Hutchins' family

The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer killed on the "Rust" movie set in 2021, and Alec Baldwin have reached an undisclosed settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the actor and others, according to a statement released by the actor's attorney.

Bug's saliva breaks down plastic, boosting fight against pollution

Two substances in the saliva of wax worms — moth larvae that eat wax made by bees to build honeycombs — readily break down a common type of plastic, researchers said on Tuesday, in a potential advance in the global fight against plastic pollution.

'The future is here': Intermountain launches drone delivery service, 1st of its kind in the West

Intermountain Healthcare is making sci-fi a reality by using taps on your smartphone to deploy an electric aircraft to drop needed supplies in your front yard.

Bed checks and business trips: No. 16 BYU, Notre Dame opting out of glitz of Las Vegas

When it comes to the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas, from UFC's Apex training center in Summerlin to the ballyhooed Las Vegas Strip, the Cougars won't have much to do with it.

They're back: Grasshoppers once again invade southern Utah and Nevada

The fluttering that flies out walking on the grass, the extra passenger on the hood of the car, those things flying around the streetlights at night. People aren't imagining things. The grasshoppers are back.

Drug tests deemed 'not sufficiently reliable' in one child welfare case are commonly used in Utah

A certain type of drug test was ruled "not sufficiently reliable" in a couple's legal effort, but Utah's child welfare agency isn't signaling any plans to stop using the tests.

Off-roading Utah: What you need to know about insurance and popular fall trails

Ripping and roaring through Utah's winding mountain trails and dusty desert paths on your all-terrain vehicle, four-wheeler or dirtbike is one of life's greatest pleasures for many people.

Robots are making French fries faster, better than humans

Fast-food French fries and onion rings are going high-tech, thanks to a company in Southern California.

'I'm happy with the outcome': Former Parowan mayor found not guilty in misdemeanor theft case

In a misdemeanor theft case that took more than three years to make its way through the court system, former Parowan mayor Preston Griffiths was found not guilty on Friday.

Seoul's reprisal blows up after North Korean missile success

A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up as it plowed into the ground during a drill with the United States that was a reprisal for North Korea's launch a day earlier of a weapon that flew over Japan and has the range to strike Guam.

How will lower Colorado River flows impact Utah business, way of life?

Utah's growth is aided by the Colorado River. What happens when it's not producing water?