A green comet not seen since the Stone Age is coming our way

Not since Neanderthals roamed the earth did this bright green comet streak across the sky and now, 50,000 years later, earthlings in 2023 may get to see this rare event — possibly with the naked eye.

Woman gets 3 years in bogus good Samaritan online fundraiser

A New Jersey woman who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend spread a feel-good story that garnered more than $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced to three years in prison on state theft charges.

How DNA led investigators to the suspect in Idaho student killings

An arrest in the Idaho murders is drawing a lot of attention to the use of forensic genealogy and DNA in closing cases.

Mayor: Teacher shot by 6-year-old 'red flag for the country'

A boy shot and wounded a teacher in a first-grade classroom on Friday at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia, according to authorities. On Saturday, they said the teacher's condition was improving.

Man dies after being hit by a train near City Creek TRAX station

One man is dead following an accident at the City Creek TRAX stop Saturday evening. Law enforcement are investigating the incident.

What the Jazz learned from their loss in Chicago

Chicago was 15-of-19 from the field in the final quarter to beat the Jazz 126-118 Saturday at United Center.

Utah State hoops falls to Boise State in chippy, lopsided affair

It's clear the two sides don't like each other, and in the first meeting for the 2022-23 season, Boise State earned all the right to talk.

BYU basketball bounces back with 20-point win at San Diego

Fousseyni Traore had 15 points and Atiki Ally Atiki added a career-high 12 points in a 68-48 road win over San Diego at Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

Education funding, property tax relief and a tug of war over how to best to use Idaho's whopping budget surplus will be a focus for lawmakers as they gather in Boise on Monday for the start of the 2023 legislative session.

Ducks maintain hold over Runnin' Utes, pull away for 10th straight win over Utah

If you've seen one game between Utah and Oregon on the court, you've seen them all.

What Utah GOP congressmen are saying about Kevin McCarthy winning House speakership

Nothing will come easy for newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but he knows how to get things done, Rep. Chris Stewart says.

Doctor says surgery that first lady Jill Biden will have is common in Utah

First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to have Mohs surgery on Wednesday to address a lesion near her eye. This surgery is common in Utah which has the highest incidence of skin cancer and melanoma.

Exclusive: Russian hackers targeted US nuclear scientists

A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cyber security experts.

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a Superman comic under the Constitution for this congressman

California's Robert Garcia will be sworn into office with the Constitution and a priceless vintage Superman comic.

Man refuses to pay for fare, threatens UTA driver, police say

A man who police say threatened a UTA bus driver to move but refused to pay for a fare is now facing a charge of assault with intent to hijack a bus.

Have You Seen This? Kevin Bacon plays Kevin Bacon's biggest fan

Some old commercials are always worth revisiting.

Woman arrested in Texas in connection with homicide of professional bull rider

A 22-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a domestic violence-related homicide that killed a professional bull rider in September.

Gov. Cox promotes bike safety after record number of accidents in 2022

Gov. Spencer Cox released a public service announcement Friday asking Utahns to be more committed to bike safety after 2022 saw a record number of bicycle-related traffic accidents.

Can Disney still occupy a holy space in American culture?

The backlash is about more than a longing for childhood nostalgia alone.

Utah family is looking for driver who drove away after hitting their teenage son

A Utah mother is pleading for help after her son was hit by a truck in a crosswalk and left unconscious on the road last week.

Lori Vallow Daybell will not use her mental health as a defense during murder trial, attorney says

Lori Vallow Daybell will not use a mental health defense during her trial this spring even though her lawyers say she is mentally ill.

13 juveniles accused of using skateboards to assault man at The Gateway in November

Thirteen juveniles are accused of kicking, punching, stomping and using skateboards to assault a man at The Gateway in November, Salt Lake police said.

You can torch plenty of calories walking on a treadmill. Here's how

Treadmills are among the top three most popular pieces of equipment at U.S. health clubs, according to the 2022 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report. Here are some tips to get the most out of your workout.

Jobs report: Jobs market still hot. Can we avoid a recession?

A U.S. jobs market that ran red-hot throughout 2022 kept that streak alive in December as unemployment notched down, matching a 53-year low as employers added 223,000 new positions, according to a report released Friday by the Labor Department .

A health assessment could help you reach your health goals

With half of Americans looking to improve their exercise routine, Intermountain Healthcare is offering a health assessment to get a personalized plan to help you reach your goals.

Utah doctor says a muscle problem is frequently the cause of chronic back pain

If you've tried everything under the sun to no avail, your problem might be caused by an inhibited muscle, which cannot be strengthened until treated.

'New frontier': USU biochemists' discovery lands them a spot in prestigious academic journal

A pair of USU biochemists were involved in findings that describe the structure and function of a newly discovered CRISPR immune system called Cas12a2 that shuts down infected cells to stop infection in its tracks.