Salt Lake police arrest second man in motel parking lot shooting

The second of two men wanted in connection with a shooting in a motel parking lot on Tuesday that left a man in extremely critical condition has been arrested, Salt Lake police announced Wednesday night.

1 dead in apartment fire in Centerville

A woman was killed in an apartment fire near 88 West and 50 South in Centerville on Wednesday evening.

Burgess Owens is a 'coward' for skipping debate, opponents say

Candidates in Utah's 4th Congressional District didn't hold back during a debate Wednesday night when the reason for Rep. Burgess Owens dropping out came up.

Crews begin demolition of old Sears building in downtown Salt Lake

It is the end of an era for an iconic department store in downtown Salt Lake City as crews began demolishing the old Sears building at 754 S. State Street on Tuesday.

New federal plan pays water owners in 3 states to reduce their Colorado River use

Can paying hundreds of dollars for every acre-foot of water cut from the Colorado River help the struggling Lake Mead?

Scandalized Los Angeles leader resigns City Council seat

Former Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez has announced that she is resigning her council seat amid a scandal over racist remarks that came to light in a leaked recording.

KSL.com celebrates presence in Silicon Slopes with opening of Lehi office

Deseret Digital Media, which operates KSL.com and Utah.com, is a Utah fixture and hopes to take a step toward becoming a fixture in Silicon Slopes with a new Lehi office.

2 Utah teens charged in crime spree, including intentionally hitting 75-year-old jogger

Two Utah County boys, ages 15 and 14, face numerous charges tied to a Lindon area crime spree, including intentionally hitting a 75-year-old man who was jogging.

Salt Lake Chamber unveils vision for Utah's energy future

Utah has ambitions to become the nation's leader in energy transition and plans to enlist the help of the state's business community along the way, the Salt Lake Chamber announced.

Shot at record book: Wildcats go for first 6-0 start in school history

The Wildcats have replicated the program's best-ever start and has, arguably, performed better through the first five games.

Biden creates new 53,000-acre national monument in Colorado

President Joe Biden established a new national monument on Wednesday, encompassing 53,000-acres across the heart of the central Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Ballpark residents call for change as search for shooting suspect continues

As a search for a suspect who shot a man in the Ballpark neighborhood continues, residents who live just blocks away from where it happened are calling for a change.

Rep. Burgess Owens pulls out of debate over 'racist' political cartoon in Salt Lake Tribune

Rep. Owens pulled out of a scheduled debate Wednesday because the moderator is the executive editor of The Salt Lake Tribune, which he says ran a "racist" cartoon about him.

Social Security payments set for big increase. Here's what to know.

Tens of millions of older Americans are about to get what may be the biggest raise of their lifetimes.  On Thursday, the U.S. government is set to announce what's virtually certain to be the largest increase in Social Security benefits in 40 years.

Magna woman admits killing husband, but says she thought it was self-defense

A Magna woman has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the shooting death of her husband. She says she believed she was justified and acting in self-defense at the time.

Alex Jones ordered to pay $965M for Sandy Hook lies

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been ordered by a Connecticut jury to pay $965 million to people who suffered from his false claim that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.

Donald Trump says Mitt Romney has 'abused' Mike Lee by not endorsing him

Donald Trump says Sen. Mike Lee has been "abused" by a fellow Republican senator from Utah, referring to the fact that Sen. Mitt Romney has not endorsed Lee's reelection bid.

QUIZ: What Halloween candy are you?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

US clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5

The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.

Arches National Park to weigh future of timed-entry program as park closures return

Arches National Park has temporarily closed every day since its timed-entry pilot program ended. What does that mean for the future of the program?

Taylorsville man accused of trying to drown roommate in bathtub

A Taylorsville man who police say repeatedly put his roommate's head under a bathtub full of water for 20 minutes has been arrested for investigation of attempted murder.

Open tryouts? Kyle Whittingham has a dilemma with special teams and kicking

Is No. 20 Utah close to holding an open tryout for kickers this season?

Utah second graders struggling post-pandemic, but most students recovering, report says

The Utah State Board of Education first report card since the pandemic finds that second graders are struggling, but overall student performances are recovering.

Meet Rashad Hussain, the first Muslim to serve as America's religious freedom ambassador

Think bipartisanship is impossible these days? You must not be paying attention to international religious freedom work.

Man eating at Salt Lake McDonald's knocked out in random attack, police say

A man eating at a fast food restaurant in Salt Lake City on Tuesday was punched and temporarily knocked out in what police believe was a random attack.

Utah sex offender arrested, accused of recording boy in church bathroom

A Sandy man has been arrested and accused of using his cellphone to record a boy in the bathroom of a church in Sandy.

Is it time for UTA to ramp up service in Salt Lake County's southwest side?

The mayor of one Salt Lake County city says he is concerned about the lake of options in the county's vastly growing southwest quadrant, which could lead to more traffic concerns.

Can Utah State go on a run in conference play?

Committed to the weekly process, the improving Aggies control their own destiny in the Mountain West.

The Great Reshuffle: New poll finds a roil among places where we toil

Seismic impacts on the function and philosophy of where we do our work, first wrought by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, continue to be felt by business owners and employees.

Patrick Kinahan: Inexcusable mistakes continue to thwart BYU football

Six games into the season, the BYU football team is still plodding along making dumb mistakes that thwart opportunities for success.

Provo man arrested in sex abuse case at UVU Institute of Religion

Utah Valley University police have arrested a man accused of touching a woman inappropriately at the Institute of Religion. Police say there may be additional victims.

Free speech champions or trespassers? Animal activists in pig trial turn attention to lawsuit

Animal rights organization Direct Action Everywhere is part of a lawsuit filed against Beaver County after activists say they were threatened and harassed in July by Beaver County sheriff's deputies while engaging in outreach on public property.

What Sen. Mike Lee wants from Mitt Romney

Sen. Mike Lee pleaded with fellow Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney to endorse him and get his family to send money to his reelection campaign on Fox News Tuesday night.

'One of the great ones': Arkansas' Pittman revered for turning around Razorbacks

Pittman has been revered for his culture change of an Arkansas program into something of a contender in the vaunted SEC West, and respected heavily by BYU coach Kalani Sitake as "one of the great ones" in college football.

Elon Musk sells $1M worth of quirky new perfume, 'Burnt Hair'

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has scented a new opportunity to capitalise on quirky products, launching a perfume called "Burnt Hair" that he said sold 10,000 bottles to earn a million dollars in just a few hours.

Utah archaeologists help to restore the land of the Bear River Massacre

Some archaeologists from the University of Utah are helping prepare the site of the Bear River Massacre in Idaho to be restored to what it once was.

How to keep your kids safe from RSV, other respiratory viruses

Children are getting sick again from a variety of respiratory illnesses that have been largely absent during the COVID-19 pandemic, so now is not the time to let up on taking precautions.

Want to lose weight? Forget what you think you know about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output

President Joe Biden says there will be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.

Man in critical condition after hit-and-run in West Valley City

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by a pickup truck Tuesday night in West Valley City, police said.

Review: Meta's newest VR headset is impressive. Here's why you may not buy it

Meta's newest virtual-reality headset, the Meta Quest Pro, is a slick, powerful device. It can display text and fine details in VR, making it possible to read even small type with ease, targeting business users.

Where is the housing market headed in 2023? Here are the predictions

Investment firms all agree the U.S. housing market is in the middle of a major slowdown — but they vary when it comes to their forecasts on U.S. home prices.