Utah's recent storms have already led to dozens of avalanches. Here's how to stay safe

The rise in demand for outdoor winter activities led to the creation of Utah Avalance Awareness Week in 2019. This year's educational week began with an event Monday evening, drawing in industry experts to discuss safety and highlight the season's avalanche outlook.

Poll: More than a third of Utahns are changing their holiday behavior because of COVID-19

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found more than one-third of Utahns are changing their behavior this holiday season due to COVID-19.

Trial begins in civil suit filed for accidental beheading death at Arches

Opening arguments began Monday in Salt Lake City in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a 25-year-old women's rights activist from Uganda who was killed by a wind-blown gate during a camping trip to Arches National Park in June 2020.

Hunter High shooter gets juvenile detention for killing 2 students; case now closed

The teen who shot and killed two Hunter High students and injured a third nearly a year ago was sentenced Monday to serve in juvenile detention until he's 21.

Utahn, former BYU dancer stars in national tour of 'Moulin Rouge'

Davis High School graduate and former BYU Cougarette Libby Lloyd now stars as a lead dancer in the North American tour of "Moulin Rouge," which is playing at the Eccles Theater until Dec. 11.

What's the value in new funding for studies on the Great Salt Lake, other saline lakes?

What will new federally-funded studies offer to the understanding of the Great Salt Lake? Quite a lot, one Utah researcher says.

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning 'Cheers' star, dies at 71

Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy winner who starred in the 1980s sitcom "Cheers" and the hit film "Look Who's Talking," has died. She was 71.

Mike Conley, Rudy Gay close to return for Jazz

On Monday, Conley and Gay were full participants in practice.

Facebook owner Meta may remove news from platform if Congress passes media bill

Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Monday threatened to remove news from its platform if Congress passes a proposal aimed at making it easier for news organizations to negotiate collectively with companies like Alphabet's Google and Facebook.

Senate candidates make last pitch in Georgia midterm election runoff

With Republican influence in the U.S. Senate on the line, two dozen party faithful gathered in an Atlanta suburb on Sunday for the final stretch of a get-out-the-vote effort aimed at electing former football star Herschel Walker.

NASA capsule flies over Apollo landing sites, heads home

NASA's Orion capsule is on its way home from the moon to wrap up a three-week test flight. The capsule and its test dummies came within 80 miles of the far side of the moon Monday.

Officer response times drop under 10 minutes in November, Salt Lake police chief says

The Salt Lake City Police Department on Monday announced that officer response times in November dipped below 10 minutes for the first time in at least a year.

The West just scrambled the oil market. What happens next is up to Russia

Most Russian crude oil exports to Europe are now banned, marking the boldest effort yet by the West to pile financial pressure on President Vladimir Putin as his brutal war in Ukraine enters its tenth month.

Oxford Dictionaries names 'goblin mode' its word of the year

Oxford Dictionaries has announced its 2022 word of the year: "goblin mode." It defines the term as "a type of behavior which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations."

Have You Seen This? Angler hand-feeds hungry owl

It's like "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," but, instead, it's, "If You Give an Owl a Bluegill."

Utah sex offender accused of sexually assaulting teen girl while on federal probation

A man previously convicted in federal court of possessing child pornography is now facing new charges for allegedly abusing a teen girl he worked with, according to prosecutors.

Building nativities can help increase the spirit of Christmas in your home

Whether you want a good STEM activity for your child or something to keep your teens busy on Sundays, Brick'Em Young building sets are a great way to pass the time together.

By suggesting 'termination' of Constitution, Romney says Trump has gone from MAGA to RINO

Utah's all-Republican congressional delegation spoke about former President Donald Trump suggesting the "termination" of the Constitution to overturn the 2020 election.

BYU-SMU notes: Recruiting, transfers, coaching search complicating bowl prep

Also, this former NFL linebacker who spent six years on Bronco Mendenhall's coaching staff will return to BYU after one season at Boise State, Bronco Nation News reported late Sunday night.

Alleged gunman in Orem apartment shooting is charged with attempted murder

A man accused of shooting at two people at an Orem apartment complex after being kicked out of a party is now facing charges of attempted murder.

Arizona certifies 2022 election, despite GOP complaints

Arizona's top officials have certified the midterm election results. The governor, secretary of state, attorney general and chief justice signed off on the election results Monday. Their signatures formalize victories for Democrats over Republicans who falsely claimed the 2020 election was rigged.

Man accused of grabbing teen girl in church restroom

A Carbon County man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly entering a restroom and abusing a teen girl, according to police.

Pfizer asks FDA to clear updated COVID shot for kids under 5

Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize its updated COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5. The country's youngest tots are supposed to get three extra-small doses of the original vaccine as their primary series. Pfizer and its partner BioNTech said Monday that if the Food and Drug Administration agrees, the updated vaccine would be used for the third shot.

Utah lieutenant governor joins other state leaders in support of Indian Child Welfare Act

Henderson tweeted her support for the act, which gives Native families priority for adoption placements of Native children.

White House to address rising anti-Semitism, attacks on Jews

The White House will address rising anti-Semitism in a roundtable event with Jewish leaders on Wednesday focused on attacks against Jews across the United States and how to combat hate.

West Jordan man used ex's phone to lure victim, then shoot at him, police say

A man accused of using his ex-girlfriend's phone to lure a man to his location and fire more than a dozen rounds at him is now facing criminal charges.

Fleeing Ukraine: One family's journey from a warzone to the Wasatch Front

One year ago this February, the war in Ukraine started. For millions of families that has meant leaving home to become part of Europe's largest movement of refugees since World War II. This is one family's story of finding a new home.

Researchers say eating grapes can help protect against sunburns, skin cancer

The grape is beloved around the world as a food and beverage staple that offers a lot of nutritional benefits, and new research suggests there might be another reason to love it: sunburn protection.

How are hearing aids and dementia related? A new study explains

Hearing aids might be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study.

Supreme Court leans toward web designer in case involving free speech, LGBT rights

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday engaged in spirited arguments in a major case pitting LGBT rights against a claim that the constitutional right to free speech exempts artists from anti-discrimination laws — a dispute involving an evangelical Christian web designer who refuses to provide her services for same-sex marriages.

Who is Southern Methodist? Shootouts and shades of 1980 in BYU's bowl game

BYU's bowl game will feature an old conference rival, a glimpse into the program's past, and an SMU team looking for its first-ever win over BYU.

Price man charged in shooting death of woman 3 years ago

A Carbon County man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of a woman in 2019.

US delays enforcing tougher ID rules at airports until May 2025

The U.S. Homeland Security Department said Monday it will delay enforcement of rules requiring Americans to get new identification cards in order to board airplanes or enter a federal building, by another two years to May 2025.

US railroad investor resolutions urge paid sick leave for workers

Investors have proposed shareholder resolutions at two U.S. railroads calling for paid sick leave for workers, an issue that nearly caused a national rail strike, and they could go to an advisory vote at shareholder meetings in the spring.

New species of dinosaur might have dived like a duck to catch its prey

A new study found evidence at least one species of dinosaur may have been an adept swimmer, diving into the water like a duck to hunt its prey.

Locals in the NFL: 'Snoop' Huntley rescues Ravens with Week 13 rally vs. Broncos

With starting quarterback Lamar Jackson out with a sprained knee, Tyler Huntley put together a 16-play game-winning drive to beat the Broncos 10-9.

How to help refugees: Nonprofit WelcomeNST says be a good neighbor

As the world grapples with nearly 90 million displaced people, the U.S. is leaning more and more on its citizens to alleviate the country's complex and overburdened immigration system.

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.

How to avoid winter sports injuries, according to experts

When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can't wait to hit the slopes or ice rink. Winter fun is on their minds, not injury. Yet if you don't thoughtfully prepare for your favored activity, it's easy to have a mishap.

'It's kind of an eerie feeling': Utah native living in Hawaii witnesses Mauna Loa eruption

A Utah native has a front-row seat to the Mauna Loa volcano eruption happening on the Big Island of Hawaii.

600 lives saved, overdoses reversed through partnership with law enforcement agencies

Six hundred overdoses in Utah have been reversed because a law enforcement officer administered Naloxone, a medicine that reverses the effects of an overdose.