UDOT to close Little Cottonwood overnight as avalanche danger rises

Little Cottonwood closes overnight into Wednesday morning as avalanche danger is expected to rise as the snow falls in the mountains.

Dog rescued after becoming stranded above frozen waterfall on Christmas

A dog that became stuck overnight above a frozen waterfall is safe and recuperating at home, thanks to a Christmas Day rescue.

Mexico president asks residents to reject drug gang gifts

Mexico's president is appealing to the country's citizens not to accept holiday handouts and gifts from drug gangs. His comments came after videos posted online showed garish pickup trucks handing out loads of gifts while bystanders described the drivers as members of the Jalisco drug cartel.

Here's what the $1.7 trillion spending bill will bring to Utah

President Joe Biden is expected to sign a $1.7 trillion government spending bill after the U.S. House on Friday voted mostly along party lines to pass the bill.

Winter storm cancels blood drives, causes blood shortage

The American Red Cross of Utah is asking Utahns to donate blood amid hundreds of cancelled blood drives this past week due to winter storms across the country.

What the final Jan. 6 committee report says about Utah Sen. Mike Lee

Sen. Mike Lee comes up several times in the Jan. 6 committee's final report, including in a section titled "Fake Electors and the 'President of the Senate Strategy.'"

Therapy dog teams turn travel stress into smiles at Salt Lake City International Airport

One group at the Salt Lake City International Airport is giving holiday travelers a reason to relax, even during the thick of the busy travel rush. 

Have You Seen This? Bobby Wagner's interception as called by SpongeBob co-star

What's better than a big play by the former Utah State star? How about a big play as called by SpongeBob Squarepants co-star Patrick Star?

More snow expected to replace rain Tuesday night, especially in Utah mountains

Heavy mountain snow is projected in northern Utah between Tuesday and Wednesday.

Utah State's offense fails to show up in loss to Memphis in First Responder Bowl

Utah State's offense struggled to carry a pulse all season long, and playing in the First Responder Bowl didn't do anything to revive it.

Salt Lake police investigate Main Street shooting

Salt Lake police are investigating whether a shooting Tuesday afternoon was done in self-defense.

Amber Alert canceled after 13-year-old Layton boy found safe; suspect in custody

Layton police have canceled an Amber Alert for a Layton boy who they thought may have been picked up by a man from Arizona. He was found safe in Nebraska, police said early Wednesday.

Get away to this southern Utah resort packed with luxurious amenities

Located in Ivins, this "getaway from your average getaway" is about 15 minutes northwest of downtown St. George.

Supreme Court keeps immigration limits in place indefinitely

The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place indefinitely, dashing hopes of immigration advocates who had been anticipating their end this week.

Perspective: Is populism worth the soul of conservatism?

By whispering nostalgia into the ears of the public, populists like Donald Trump gain power, but at a societal cost.

Most Americans can't pronounce these 10 words. Can you?

TV Newscasters work hard to speak clearly and enunciate words accurately. Words that don't originate in the English language can become a challenge, like Qatar or Gaddafi, Kadafi, Qaddafi? But native American speakers also find some words within our own language to be more befuddling to pronounce than others.

20-year-old Vernal woman identified as person killed in crash near Strawberry Reservoir

A 20-year-old Vernal woman was identified Thursday as the person who was killed in a crash on U.S. 40 near Strawberry Reservoir on Tuesday morning.

Utah mom helps others get access to children's medicine amid empty store shelves

If your child is sick right now, you've probably experienced how difficult it is to find medicine like Children's Tylenol. One Utah mom is helping some parents get what they need.

Man charged in attack on UTA bus driver and police officers

A man is facing several felony charges for an alleged and unprovoked attack on a UTA bus driver and then trying to disarm two responding police officers.

Patrick Kinahan: Consecutive Rose Bowl berths puts Utah in rare company

Two consecutive Rose Bowl berths, comparatively heady stuff for the relative the new team on the Pac-12 block.

Picturing 2022: The Deseret News' top images of the year

For the Deseret News' talented team of photojournalists, 2022 was a busy year as we set out in a world getting back to normal.

Former Runnin' Utes great Arnie Ferrin dies at 97 on Tuesday morning

Utah native and former Utah men's basketball great Arnie Ferrin died Tuesday morning.

3 critically injured in crash that police say may be alcohol-related

Three people were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash at 600 N. 900 West in Salt Lake City on Monday.

NY Rep.-elect Santos admits lying about career, college

Congressman-elect George Santos, a New York Republican, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House.

'All hands on deck': Utah State needs everything it's got against Memphis in bowl

If the Aggies want to find success in their final game under the cool Lone Star skies, they'll have to bring the heat against the Tigers.

New Mexico man in Utah less than 6 hours is arrested in aggravated assault case

A New Mexico man who arrived in Utah less than six hours earlier for work, was arrested Wednesday and accused of attacking and severely injuring a man's face in Roosevelt.

Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo

Officials in New York say state and military police were sent to keep people from driving in snow-choked Buffalo.

Southwest under scrutiny after wave of storm cancellations

The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people.

Texas Instruments' multibillion-dollar microchip plant now open in Utah

Once best known for its consumer products, Texas Instruments is now a fast-growing force in semiconductor manufacturing and one that got a foothold in Utah in June 2021.