A guide to the Jan. 6 committee's big week

Nearly two years removed from the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol, the House select committee tasked with finding out exactly what happened is about to show its hand.

Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas

Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for big parts of the nation, an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States.

'Avatar 2' makes waves with $134M domestic debut

"Avatar: The Way of Water" didn't make quite as big of a splash as many assumed it would, but James Cameron's big budget spectacle still helped breathe life into the box office this weekend.

Redmond salt mine supplies Utah's roads and chef's kitchens

The walls, ceiling, even the ground. Nothing but salt.

Family reunited after years of international separation during pandemic

The anticipation of meeting a loved one at the airport is when minutes can feel like hours. Chelsea and Emsley have been waiting years for their fathers return from China.

Pope wrote resignation note in case of health impediment

Pope Francis has revealed that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from carrying out his duties.

The future of Utah property taxes: What the Legislature is weighing ahead of 2023

Utah lawmakers will likely discuss property taxes in the 2023 legislative session. But the history of taxes and other factors will likely influence any changes.

'She's worth it': Parents of baby born without a voice make life-altering decisions

Six-month-old Billie Mortimer was born with a rare condition, congenital high airway obstruction syndrome or CHAOS, leaving her without a voice.

Christmas message encourages people everywhere to spread kindness

President Russell M. Nelson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, shared a Christmas message Sunday telling of the light of Jesus Christ and inviting others to share in that light through service.

Pop-up art market offers last-minute, local holiday gifts

A group of Utah artists are hosting a pop-up art market for last-minute, local holiday gifts.

Indoor air quality can impact risk of viral transmission

The Aranet4 measures carbon-dioxide, aerosol-scientists use this data to determine the risk for transmission.

Volunteers place wreaths on veteran headstones

Volunteers placed wreaths on veterans headstones as part of the Wreaths Across America project Saturday.

In Praise of BYU's CougarBoard commiserators

An examination of the mothership of online BYU sports fandom — CougarBoard.com.

Have You Seen This? Idaho builders rescue deer from the ice

There's a good chance that this deer was either Comet, Cupid, Donner or Blitzen.

Gov. Spencer Cox calls to raise foster care stipends, which haven't increased since 2018

As foster parents, Amanda and Matthew McKnight never knew when they'd receive a call from a caseworker seeking to place a child in their care.

New Mexico Bowl win over SMU a fitting end to BYU independent era

The decade of independence wrapped up at the same site as the final season in the Mountain West. Now it's time for a new challenge.

Woman's federal pension disappears after being erroneously declared dead

Barbara Rowley worked for the U.S. Forest Service for eight years before retiring in the late 90s. She says when her husband died, her government pension checks stopped.

Mexico's consul general in Utah says goodbye after 5 years as a voice for Latinos

José V. Borjón is leaving the Beehive State after a five-year stint as the consul general of the Consulate of Mexico in Salt Lake City — the only government with an official consulate in Utah.

Woman found dead near bus stop

An elderly woman was found dead at a bus stop after being released from the hospital hours earlier on Sunday.

3 escaped chimpanzees recaptured in Sweden; 4 shot dead

Officials at a Swedish Zoo have managed to get three chimpanzees who had broken out of their enclosure back into a secure space, but four others were shot dead.

Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties

Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title.

Journalist suspensions widen rift between Twitter and media

Elon Musk's abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.

Shipwrecks uncovered in shrinking Great Salt Lake

The Utah Department of Natural Resources is reporting the wreckage of a 1930s-era ship that has been discovered in the receding waters of the Great Salt Lake.

Utah foster parent accused of 'tossing' infant, causing life-threatening injuries

A Uintah County man has been arrested for investigation of aggravated child abuse after police say he tossed an 8-month-old boy, causing critical injuries.

Woman loses wedding ring at airport, turns up in lost-and-found days later

A Salt Lake City woman is thanking who she calls a perfect stranger for finding and returning her lost wedding ring at the Salt Lake International Airport.

Anti-LGBTQ hate thrives online, spurs fears of more violence

Hate speech and threats of violence targeting transgender people and other LGBTQ individuals is thriving on social media and spurring fears of more violence. constant challenge without an easy solution.

The science behind why Utah has the greatest snow on earth

When it comes to Utah claiming to have "the greatest snow on earth," it's not just a catchy tagline on a license plate or a boastful proclamation. There's actual merit to that statement.

New Utah law brings confusion, contention for some divorced parents this holiday season

A new holiday parent time schedule outlined in a 2022 bill altered the recommended holiday schedule in Utah's code, making it unclear for some divorced parents whether they must pass their children to another parent on Dec. 27 or halfway through the school break.