'Playing the right way': Wildcats' season trending up after win over Aggies

Monday night, Weber State showed grit and a never-give-up attitude in a big win over Utah State.

Logan warming center opens just in time for near-zero temperatures

Just as the Cache Valley is experiencing an especially cold December, a nonprofit geared up to help people who need help surviving a cold overnight.

'Singing loud for all to hear': Utah Christmas carol singalong attracts new, returning families

Hundreds of people attended the 38th annual Larry H. Miller Christmas Carol Sing-Along on Monday night.

'Let us in': Homeless advocates knock at Utah Legislature's door for more funding for families

Homeless advocates called on the Utah Legislature to approve the proposed $150 million for housing initiatives in Gov. Spencer Cox's 2024 fiscal budget.

Undefeated no more: Weber State stuns Utah State, shatters Aggies' chance at history

Utah State was chasing history inside the Spectrum on Monday night, trying to become the first team in Aggies history to start a season 10-0. Weber State had other plans.

Kroger, CVS and Walgreens limit purchase of children's pain medicines

CVS Health Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Kroger limited purchase of children's pain drugs as they face supply constraints and high demand with the United States experiencing one of the worst flu season in a decade.

Woman accused of stealing gifts from under Robert De Niro's Christmas tree

New York City police arrested a woman caught stealing presents from beneath Robert De Niro's Christmas tree after breaking into the actor's apartment on the Upper East Side early on Monday morning, according to police and media reports.

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial

Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial. The verdicts Monday following a monthlong trial represent a victory for the #MeToo movement five years after Weinstein became its central figure.

Sandy sex offender faces new charge involving 2nd alleged victim

A convicted Utah sex offender charged last week with inappropriate sexual behavior with a 17-year-old boy is now facing an additional charge after police say they've identified a second victim.

FBI: Steep climb in teens targeted by online 'sextortion'

An explosive increase in teenage boys targeted online and extorted for money after being tricked into sending explicit pictures of themselves has the FBI sounding a public-safety alarm.

Jazz no match for Donovan Mitchell and Cavs

The Cavs made easy work of the visiting Jazz and smashed Utah 122-99 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Range wars set to heat up between grazers, environmentalists

The Bureau of Land Management is revamping its grazing rules, for the first time in nearly three decades, and all players are on edge.

Here's how you can save on your Splash Summit season pass

Right now, you can get a season pass to the state's premier waterpark for just $39.99.

Dozens hurt in turbulent Hawaii flight, 11 seriously

Eleven people are seriously hurt after a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered severe turbulence shortly before landing. Passengers say unrestrained people and objects went flying when the Hawaiian Airlines flight encountered the turbulence Sunday.

Sen. Mike Lee rips military for stopping pay for Navy officer imprisoned in Japan

Sen. Mike Lee called out Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for cutting off the pay of Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis while he serves a three-year prison sentence in Japan.

The Road Home hosts 2022 holiday fundraiser to support Utah's homeless population

On Monday and Tuesday, the Road Home is holding its holiday fundraiser that funds access to emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing and support services to Utahns experiencing homelessness, through the nonprofit.

Community 'devastated' over Box Elder teen killed on the way to school

A 17-year-old boy from Corrine has been identified as the driver of a car found upside down in the Bear River on Friday.

Utahn charged with luring ex-girlfriend, then stabbing her in front of child

A man involved in an Amber Alert was charged with three felonies Monday accusing him of luring his ex-girlfriend, then stabbing her in front of a child and driving away with that child.

Fortnite maker to pay $520M for children's privacy, e-commerce abuses

The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children's privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.

5-year-old entrepreneur shares sugar passion with Utahns

A 5-year-old entrepreneur from Davis County is spreading brand awareness and smiles across the Wasatch front by helping to run his own business, Sneaky Bubba.

5 people killed in a 'horrendous' condo shooting in Canada, police say

Five people were killed in a shooting at a condominium in a Toronto suburb Sunday night, police said, a "terrible" crime that came amid Canada's efforts to tighten its gun control laws.

Keep the temple in mind with this fun, family-friendly activity

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.

Salt Lake man charged with shooting on freeway, injuring woman

A Salt Lake man accused of multiple instances of shooting his gun out of the window of his car as he drove on the freeway, resulting in one woman being hit and injured, now faces criminal charges.

Vehicle didn't have mud flaps, but did have 322 pounds of marijuana, UHP says

A minor traffic violation lead to a big drug bust in Tooele County over the weekend, according to troopers.

Family of boy killed while riding bike gifted holiday surprise in his memory

A West Jordan family is grateful for a holiday gift they received just before Christmas, in honor of their 13-year-old son who was hit and killed by a drunk driver. An unexpected door knock on the Mitchell house Sunday afternoon, turned out to be a heartwarming surprise.

Donovan Mitchell calls trade a 'win-win' as he reflects on his time in Utah

Donovan Mitchell will face his former team for the first time on Monday.

Former college football player accused of raping, attempting to kill Utah woman

An Orem man was charged Monday with rape and attempted murder for incidents that allegedly occurred when he was a football player at Snow College.

Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral

The House Jan. 6 committee is urging the Justice Department to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, delivering what it calls a "roadmap to justice" in response to the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection.

Expert secrets on how to trim your tax bill before 2023

After a year of rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and unrest in the stock market, Americans are turning every stone to see where they can save money for holiday gifts.

High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions

The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers. But it is leaving open the prospect of lifting the restrictions by Wednesday.

TSA raising fines after finding record number of guns in carry-ons

The Transportation Security Administration is raising the fine for people caught with a firearm in their carry-on bag. The TSA says it has intercepted 6,301 guns so far this year at U.S. airports, which is a record.

International snacking giant to acquire West Valley City-based Trü Frü

A small Utah-based chocolate-covered fruit company is heading for an even larger market.

That Christmas movie you hate to love was filmed in Utah

Utah is famous (infamous?) for its fry sauce, its snow, and its pronunciation of the word "mountain." But many people don't know about the Beehive State's booming film industry — more specifically, the number of holiday movies filmed in our lovely Deseret.

Jewish Family Services celebrates anniversary after discovering its founding date

Jewish Family Services celebrates the organization's anniversary after discovering its founding date.

What were the biggest news stories in Utah in 2022?

World events, national decisions and local issues, not to mention the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, impacted the lives of Utahns in 2022. Looking back over the year, Deseret News reporters and editors identified some of the most important Utah stories for the past 12 months.

Utah's international adoptees urge US Senate to make citizenship automatic

Tens of thousands of people adopted in the United States from other countries do not have citizenship. Advocates are making a last-minute appeal to Congress to help those international adoptees through the Adoptee Citizenship Act.

Man arrested after firing shots, hiding in elderly woman's home, Salt Lake police say

A man was arrested after firing shots, then hiding for hours in a Salt Lake elderly woman's home that he entered without permission, police say.

Utah company offers same-day MRI scans and it's cheaper than you think

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Judge partially dismisses civil rights claim against Davis School District

A federal judge dismissed a claim against the Davis School District from three Black students who allege the district has not complied with a court settlement dictating it to take steps to end racial harassment in its schools.

Two 14-year-olds made threats that prompted charter school to close, police say

Classes at the Entheos Academy were canceled Monday due to shooting threats. Police believe two 14-year-olds sent separate threats to the schools.

Musk polls Twitter users about whether he should step down

Elon Musk is asking Twitter's users to decide if he should stay in charge of the social media platform after acknowledging he made a mistake in launching new speech restrictions that sought to ban mentions of rival social media platforms.

Salt Lake City backs rezone to make way for controversial Avenues cottages plan

Leaders of Utah's capital city approved a plan this week that calls for 19 new single-lot cottages on a vacant space of land in the Avenues after, which has received complaints from residents.