Who's growing and who's shrinking? Enrollment numbers released for Utah institutions

The Utah System of Higher Education on Monday released annual data that shows which colleges and universities are gaining students and which ones are losing them.

Twitter freezes employee stock ahead of deadline for Elon Musk deal

In an optimistic signal that the long-running saga might actually be coming to a close, on Monday Twitter reportedly froze its employees' access to equity stock accounts.

USDA begins providing relief to thousands of farmers with operations at financial risk

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun providing debt relief to thousands of farmers whose operations are financially struggling, the agency announced on Tuesday.

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' retrial quest in jeopardy after hearing

A key witness in the January trial that led to multiple convictions for disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was back on the stand Monday to revisit his testimony, part of an effort by Holmes' lawyers to secure a new trial for the 38-year-old Stanford dropout.

That social media post about a young man hit by a car in Idaho Falls? It's fake, officials say

A social media of an unknown person hit by car appears to be fake, Idaho officials say.

Biden vows to codify abortion rights in January if Democrats keep Congress

U.S. President Joe Biden, under renewed pressure over high inflation with mid-term elections approaching, said on Tuesday he will sign a law to codify abortion rights in January if Democrats control the legislature next year.

Are you a mosquito magnet? It could be your smell

If mosquitoes love you, new research suggests it may be because of how you smell.

Fact check: Mike Lee's own texts contradict his debate claims about effort to overturn 2020 election

At a Utah debate on Monday night, independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin forcefully criticized Republican incumbent Sen. Mike Lee for Lee's efforts, prior to January 6, 2021, to overturn Joe Biden's election victory.

Extreme cold snap hits the eastern US, while historic heat dominates the West

The weather across the U.S. is in split personality mode, with the eastern half experiencing an early fall deep freeze while the Pacific Northwest is sweltering under record breaking heat.

The biggest threat to your retirement savings today (Hint: it's not what you think it is)

Believe it or not, the biggest threat to your retirement savings is higher taxes.

Utah's top law enforcer says parents need this tool in case their child gets abducted

Utah has reinstated a program that helps parents keep identifying information about their children on hand if the worst-case scenario occurs and they go missing.

Teens arrested after allegedly attacking man at Sandy park

Four teen boys have been arrested for allegedly attacking a man at a Sandy park and knocking him out, according to police.

Utah honors the lives of 33 teens lost in car accidents in 2021

Families shared heartbreaking stories Tuesday after losing their teens in motor vehicle crashes in 2021.

What Mike Lee, Evan McMullin said about themselves and each other after their debate

After the lively, sometimes tense, debate Monday between Republican Sen. Mike Lee and independent challenger Evan McMullin, both had a lot more to say about themselves and each other. A Deseret News Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows them in a tight race for the Senate.

Have You Seen This? Padres fans' cringe hype track will have you rooting for Phillies

Have you or a loved one experienced second-hand embarrassment so bad that it made you want to root against your team?

More charges filed against Utah man in connection with 'ritualistic child sex abuse' investigation

A former therapist in Utah and Sanpete counties is facing additional charges for allegedly abusing a boy under the guise of providing counseling, according to prosecutors.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

More streaming options coming: Ryan Smith gives update on future Jazz broadcast deal

On Tuesday, on the eve of the Jazz's home opener, Ryan Smith said that next season, fans will have more streaming options.

Mother asks to withdraw guilty plea in abuse death of 3-year-old daughter

The mother of a child whose deceased 3-year-old daughter was found so malnourished that police compared her to a Holocaust victim is now asking to withdraw her guilty plea, while the child's father recently took a plea deal in order to avoid the death penalty.

Legislators pushing to extend task force for missing, murdered Indigenous people

The Native American Legislative Liaison Committee votes to recommend the extension of task force until November 2024.

Utah's three largest counties say they have enough poll workers for Election Day

Many counties and voting precincts across the country are having trouble finding enough poll workers for in-person election locations, but officials in Utah's three largest counties said Monday they have the staff they need.

How to stop the next mass shooting

A symposium from across the political spectrum focusing on nine topics that arise in the wake of every mass shooting gun violence and what to do about it..

US Clean Water Act turns 50. Here's how it changed our lives

There was a time when raw sewage was dumped in the Jordan River in Utah. Things have drastically changed with the passage of the Clean Water Act, which turned 50 years old.

Troopers make 200-pound drug bust in central Utah

Two men were arrested Monday in Utah after more than 200 pounds of marijuana was allegedly found in their vehicle. One of the men arrested claims he was also arrested in Texas and Oregon in the last two weeks, with marijuana busts of 700 and 10,000 pounds.

'I'm riding with any quarterback that we've got': Update on QB situation for Aggies

With Cooper Legas and Levi Williams both banged up, the team will prepare freshman Bishop Davenport to be ready if his number is called.

Audit finds 'insufficient board governance' within the Utah Board of Higher Education

A new legislative audit assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Utah System of Higher Education found "several occurrences of insufficient board governance" within the Utah Board of Higher Education.

Patrick Kinahan: Jazz can't go halfway on tanking

For a franchise built on stability and consistency, the Utah Jazz enter this season with more unknowns perhaps than any time in recent memory.

KSL.com Pick'em: Utah fans top Week 7 prizes after team's win over USC

It was a banner weekend for the University of Utah football team, as well as three of its fans.

Utah teacher arrested after allegedly abusing students, more potential victims have come forward

A teacher at Garland Elementary School has been arrested for sexually abusing two students, according to police.

1.3 million Americans with diabetes rationed insulin in the past year, study finds

In December, Stephanie Arceneaux of Utah will have been living with type 1 diabetes for 30 years. She was diagnosed at age 6.

US security officials worry about homegrown election threats

Domestic disinformation campaigns and homegrown threats to poll workers are emerging as bigger concerns ahead of the Nov. 8 U.S. congressional elections than foreign interference, according to U.S. cybersecurity and law enforcement officials.

'The Letter': Meeting the monster

In this episode of "The Letter" podcast, Sy Snarr describes meeting in prison with the man who murdered her son and how their relationship has evolved into something beautiful.

Jazz sign general manager Justin Zanik to multi-year extension

The Utah Jazz have signed general manager Justin Zanik to a multi-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.

Fire nearly destroys Chinese restaurant with 18-year history in St. George

Heavy smoke billowed into the sky as a fire raged through a Chinese restaurant on South Bluff Street in St. George on Monday.

Get Gephardt: New mail scam in Utah could cost you thousands

Scammers certainly have gotten more sophisticated over the years. Americans lose billions to cybercrooks every year.

5 reasons why your next corporate retreat should be in Utah's mountains

Less than two hours from Salt Lake City, The Cabins at Bear River Lodge is a scenic getaway for any group.

Russia destroys power and water infrastructure across Ukraine

Ukraine said Russia had destroyed almost a third of its power stations over the past week as Moscow stepped up a pre-winter campaign to strike infrastructure, a move the West says is a calculated attempt to disrupt and demoralize.

Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers

Small businesses are stocking the shelves early this holiday season and waiting to see how many gifts inflation-weary shoppers feel like giving.

If Kroger and Albertsons merge, will consumers lose?

Kroger and Albertsons, took care of the easy part of a possible merger last week: announcing a deal worth almost $25 billion. Will it come to fruition?