Help available for Utah families as heating costs rise

It's not winter yet, but Utahns are already heating their homes to stay warm as temperatures drop to below-average levels this week.

Couple living in motel room with 7 children charged with abuse

A couple living in a Midvale motel room with seven children was charged Thursday with child abuse, accusing them of harming the children for doing things such as asking other people for food.

Sen. Mitt Romney says baseless election fraud claims threaten democracy

Sen. Mitt Romney condemned baseless claims of election fraud as "stupidly self-defeating and despicable" on the heels of Tuesday's midterm that left control of Congress undetermined.

Is gun seized in domestic violence case connected to Utah Lake shooting?

Utah County sheriff's deputies recently seized a gun during a domestic violence call. Now, investigators are trying to determine if it's the same gun used to shoot two people about a month earlier near Utah Lake.

Adams, Wilson hang on to leadership roles in Utah Legislature

Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Brad Wilson retained their leadership roles following caucus elections on Thursday.

As Utah says goodbye to its seniors, Devin Kaufusi and Gabe Reid share unique ending

Devin Kaufusi and Gabe Reid have shared a long journey together.

Former USU football player pleads guilty to sexual abuse

A former Utah State University football player pleaded guilty to sexual abuse in connection with a 2018 case where he was accused of assaulting a woman at a party who was too intoxicated to give consent.

Attorney asks judge to separate Daybell trials, says defenses will be 'diametrically' different

Chad Daybell's defense will be "diametrically" different from his wife's, and their trials should be held separately, his attorney says.

US judge declares Biden's student debt relief plan unlawful

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday ruled that President Joe Biden's plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student loan debt was unlawful and must be vacated.

Suspect in jail after calling dispatch in Millard County to allegedly confess to enticing a minor

A Millard County man was arrested and charged with felony enticement of a minor after the suspect called emergency dispatch reporting the crime, and once he was identified as the spouse of a sheriff's office employee – the investigation was turned over to the Beaver County Sheriff's Office.

Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'

Russia says it has begun withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city in a potential turning point in the grinding war. Kyiv acknowledged Moscow's forces had no choice but to flee Kherson but remained cautious.

Primary Children's Hospital sets $600M fundraising goal to create better health 'for all children'

Intermountain Healthcare launched Primary Promise on Thursday, a philanthropic initiative to enhance child health and make access to care more available.

Salt Lake police seek public's help finding badges stolen nearly a decade ago

Several unique badges and hat pins that were part of the Salt Lake police museum went missing nearly a decade ago. Now the department is asking for the public's help in finding them.

Iron County explores lessons learned after ballot shipping delays

Iron County leaders are already working on a new plan for the next election to ensure voters receive their ballots on time.

Have You Seen This? D'Angelo Russell forgets to check into game for Timberwolves

It's still early in the NBA season and, with all the offseason changes, players are still getting used to playing together.

Get in the Christmas spirit with a Grammy-nominated Utah performer's holiday show tour

If you're yearning for homecoming and nostalgia this holiday season, grab your coat and scarf and head to one of Jenny Oaks Baker & Family Four's Christmas shows.

Pick Six Previews: Look for another dominant Utah performance against Stanford

Last year's matchup was the 52-7 blowout in Utah's favor, which featured the most lopsided first half in any FBS game since 2015.

Utah leaders select new design to challenge current state flag in 2023

Utah's state flag may soon receive its largest makeover in over a century.

Musk ends remote work at Twitter, warns of troubles ahead

Elon Musk has emailed Twitter employees ordering them to return to the office for at least 40 hours a week and warning of "difficult times ahead."

Utah Senate Democrats elect all-woman leadership team for 65th Legislature

Sen. Luz Escamilla was elected on Thursday to serve as Senate minority leader in the Utah Legislature. The rest of the party's new Senate leadership group are also women.

Wendy's is selling its first-ever holiday Frosty

Wendy's is adding a holiday-themed Frosty to its menu for the first time ever.

What are the expectations for Utah State hoops this season?

The Mountain West preseason media poll predicted the Aggies to finish eight in the conference.

How much will hosting the 2030 Olympics cost Sapporo, Japan?

The "huge costs" of another Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, just got bigger.

Get Gephardt: Utah landscaper loses license for taking money then 'abandoning' jobs

Last August, Brandee Lim hired Transform Landscaping and Concrete to do a bunch of work in the backyard of her West Jordan home. She paid $13,800 for trees, sprinklers, pavers, some fake grass and a fence.

3 women arrested in Utah are tied to national baby formula theft ring, police say

Three women and a teenage girl from Romania recently arrested in northern Utah have been linked to a nationwide baby formula theft ring, according to police.

The modern male is struggling. Can he catch up?

Why the modern male is struggling, why it matters and what to do about it –– a conversation with Richard Reeves.

Former Clearfield High teacher accused of sexual activity with student

A former Clearfield High School teacher was arrested Wednesday and accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 17-year-old student in his classroom during the 2018-19 school year.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler doesn't play like a rookie

Two bus loads of people showed up to watch Walker Kessler play in his homecoming game in Atlanta. They all left happy.

Deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states linked to deli meat and cheese

A deadly outbreak of listeria in six states has been linked to contaminated deli meat and cheese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.

Lehi begins removing more than 300 trees from neighborhood

The city has cited liability concerns, but residents worry the decision will hurt home prices and curbside appeal of the neighborhood.

Hall in: BYU freshman Dallin Hall proving he can play right away for young squad

If nothing else, Dallin Hall signaled in his first outing of 18 minutes that he's going to play as a freshman.

Heat shield that could land humans on Mars hitches a ride to space

When a polar satellite designed to improve weather forecasting launched early Thursday, an experimental heat shield tagged along. It could land humans on Mars.

UHP car hit during icy morning commute

The vehicle of a Utah Highway Patrol trooper who was helping motorists who had slid off the freeway was heavily damaged early Thursday when another vehicle smashed into it.

3 sentenced to federal prison in Bountiful stolen guns case

Three people convicted of stealing 16 firearms from a Bountiful Armory in November 2020 have each been ordered to serve time in federal prison.

Why Yellowstone's iconic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel won't take guests this winter

The popular and historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel at Yellowstone National Park will not accept overnight guests this winter because of damage from flooding in June.

How one Utah woman turned a homemade moisturizer recipe into a hot Utah product

She has been hand-mixing her secret recipe for friends and family for 11 years now.

Police respond to multiple crashes along I-15 near New Harmony exit

Multiple collisions were reported during snowy weather early Wednesday afternoon along a stretch of Interstate 15 near the New Harmony exit.

Ogden elects 2nd woman of color to school board in diverse district

Ogden has elected its second person of color to the school board in two years. The Ogden School District is one of the most diverse in the state, with 50% of students identifying as Hispanic.

US consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months

Price increases moderated in the United States last month in the latest sign that the inflation pressures that have gripped the nation might be easing as the economy slows.

Why are tech firms laying off workers in hot US jobs market?

Meta's plans to slash its workforce by 11,000 is just the latest in a wave of tech sector employment turmoil even as the overall U.S. jobs market continues to run red-hot.