Should US troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine be reinstated with back pay?

A compromise to end the Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military as part of the annual defense spending bill drew praise from members of Utah's congressional delegation.

Idaho police seek car seen near site where 4 students killed

Police are asking for help finding the occupant of a car that was seen near where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death last month, saying that person could have "critical information" about the case.

Developer behind Utah Lake islands project appeals state's decision to scrap application

Lake Restoration Solutions is firing back after a Utah agency pulled the plug on a $6 billion-plus plan to create human-made islands at Utah Lake in late October.

Amber Heard appeals defamation case loss to ex-husband Johnny Depp

Lawyers for Amber Heard officially appealed her loss in a defamation case brought by Johnny Depp, arguing there were several errors in the trial, according to a copy of the appeal obtained by CNN.

Jazz steal victory over Golden State with crazy late sequence

The Golden State Warriors inbounded the ball with 6.9 seconds left in the game up by a point. Five seconds later, Fontecchio slammed home a game-winning bucket.

Ogden community gathers to make sure Pearl Harbor Day isn't forgotten

Veterans in Ogden performed a 21-gun salute in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day on Wednesday, the 81st anniversary of the attack in Hawaii.

Utah Valley holds BYU to 36% shooting for 2nd straight win over Cougars

Blaze Nield scored 10 points with a pair of 3-pointers and two assists as Utah Valley balled into the Marriott Center on a snowy night and stunned the Cougars 75-60.

Flu vaccine appears to be a very good match to circulating strains, CDC says

This year's flu shot appears to be "a very good match" to the circulating strains, the CDC said Monday. However, flu vaccinations are lagging behind the pace of previous years, the CDC said.

Duchesne deputy shoots, injures man who allegedly pulled knife on officer

A Duchesne County Sheriff's deputy shot and injured a man who allegedly threatened the deputy with a knife on Monday, the sheriff's office said in a press release issued days later.

Biden administration appeals court decision blocking Trump-era immigration policy

The Biden administration has decided to appeal a federal court decision that blocked the use of a controversial Trump-era policy allowing for the swift removal of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Warnock's victory over Trump-backed rival in Georgia runoff strengthens Dems' Senate majority

Democrat Raphael Warnock won re-election to the U.S. Senate in a hard-fought Georgia runoff on Tuesday, strengthening his party's razor-thin majority as he fought off a challenge by Republican former football star Herschel Walker.

Northbound I-15 reopened in Juab County after several crashes caused by winter weather

Northbound I-15 was closed for hours near Nephi Wednesday evening after winter weather led to crashes involving two state trooper vehicles. The freeway has been reopened.

IOC president: 2030, 2034 Winter Games may be awarded together after all

Any plan to rotate the Winter Games among a limited number of cities won't come until after a decision is made on what may be a dual award for both 2030 and 2034.

Juul reaches settlements covering thousands of lawsuits

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 8,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Juul said that it has secured an equity investment to fund it.

Salt Lake City expands industrial, commercial water use cap through new ordinance

Utah's capital city passed a new ordinance Tuesday that expands areas where a previously approved cap on water used by new industrial and commercial developments applies.

Study identifies cheapest days for holiday travel

More than half of all Americans plan to take at least one leisure trip this holiday season — and 29% are hoping for more than one. Traveling during the holidays can prove challenging, particularly when doing it on a budget.

Police asking for help identifying witnesses of fatal hit-and-run in Provo

Provo police are still searching for those involved in hit-and-run that killed 21-year-old Isabelle Parr last week.

Advisory issued as snow returns to Utah Wednesday evening

Another round of snow may impact Utah Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning, meteorologists say.

Salt Lake City nonprofit needs help getting gifts for low-income families

Salt Lake City nonprofit Neighborhood House needs your help giving Christmas gifts to people in need.

Have You Seen This? Feisty crab scores knockout on bald eagle

It's not the size of the crab in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the crab.

'Next mass killer': Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath

A year and a half ago, the alleged Colorado shooter was accused of threatening to kill grandparents if they stood in the way of plans to become "the next mass killer."

'A momentous day': VA Medical Center opens new, improved food pantry

On a day when many are remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Department of Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System on Wednesday officially opened its new and improved food pantry.

Family seeks $100M in civil suit over police killing of Patrick Lyoya

The family of an African refugee who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has filed a civil lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages against the city and the former police officer charged with murdering him.

In bringing Jay Hill 'full circle,' BYU takes step forward in football investment

Jay Hill's own football journey came back to where it all began when he was introduced as BYU's associate head coach and defensive coordinator Wednesday morning in Provo.

Get Gephardt: Husband sued for deceased wife's unpaid medical bill

About a year after his wife died of cancer, Keith Zipprich said he was slapped with a lawsuit from a debt collector trying to collect on one of her unpaid medical bills.

Warrant issued for Nevada man allegedly involved in shooting outside Salt Lake bar

A Nevada man has been charged with shooting another man outside a Salt Lake City bar following an argument.

What Mitt Romney, senators ask USDA to do for Western farmers

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney and his Democratic colleague from Colorado, Sen. Michael Bennet, are urging the USDA to do more to support the West amid crippling drought.

Hope and healing: Christmas Box Angel vigil honors lost children

The annual Christmas Box Angel Ceremony was held Tuesday evening where more than 90 people gathered to honor children who have died and to bring comfort to one another.

The Latter-day Saint filmmaker behind 'Mitt' isn't finished

Greg Whiteley can't quite pinpoint what, exactly, compels him to surrender himself to certain stories. But he knows there are just some films that are meant to be made.

'Pervy pedo' arrested for soliciting pictures from young girls online, police say

A Salt Lake County man was arrested Tuesday and accused of soliciting explicit pictures from young girls online.

Gateway Inn demolition begins; community relieved and excited for new development

The first day has wrapped on demolition of the Gateway Inn, a building neighbors have long begged to come down.

Salt Lake economy 'transitioning': What's driving people downtown now?

Visits to downtown Salt Lake City are slowly inching closer to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, but it appears the reasons people are coming to the city's core have changed since 2019.

Supreme Court debates Republican bid to transform US elections

The U.S. Supreme Court held tense arguments on Wednesday in a Republican appeal that could transform American elections by giving politicians more power over voting rules and curbing the ability of state courts to scrutinize their actions in a major case involving North Carolina congressional districts.

Zelenskyy and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time person of year

Time Magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy its person of the year.

Family says wreath stolen from grave of veteran in South Ogden

Family members said a holiday wreath left at the grave of a longtime public servant and veteran appears to have been stolen, and they were calling on the thief to return it.

Man arrested for breaking into Provo temple, claiming he was just cold, police say

A man was arrested Tuesday after police say he broke a window to get into a Provo Latter-day Saint temple. Officers noted that nothing was taken and the man claimed he was just cold.

UVU's Trey Woodbury making most of post-injury senior year with BYU looming

Trey Woodbury has played a key role in the Wolverines' 4-4 start before Wednesday night's trip to crosstown rival BYU.

'You don't want to miss this': How to view the lunar occultation of Mars

A celestial vanishing act will play out over Utah's skies Wednesday evening. Here's how to watch it.

Hawaii remembrance to draw handful of Pearl Harbor survivors

A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor are expected to gather at the scene in Hawaii to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago in the Japanese bombing.

Idaho police to return slain university students' belongings to families

Moscow police on Wednesday will begin returning to their families some personal belongings of the four University of Idaho students found slain last month, the department said.

University of Utah seeks policy prohibiting 'undue influence'

As more students seek admission to the University of Utah, the university is experiencing an uptick in attempts to influence those decisions.

Apple is sued by women who say AirTag lets stalkers track victims

Apple has been sued by two women who said its AirTag devices have made it easier for their former partners and other stalkers to track victims.