Salt Lake City's mayor outlined dozens of major goals for 2022. Here's how many were achieved

Salt Lake City's mayor is willing to give the city an "A" once again in her 2022 City Report Card.

Jazz get rare, easy win in blowout victory over Charlotte

Ah, the joys of playing one of the worst teams in the league.

Utah lawmakers denounce comments claiming they're trying to 'destroy public education'

Multiple state lawmakers disavowed comments by a prominent backer of the school choice bill who apologized Monday for saying she wanted to "destroy public education" in a recording that circulated online.

7 shot and killed in California community; suspect arrested

Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at a mushroom farm and a trucking firm in a coastal community south of San Francisco, and officials say a suspect is in custody.

Jury trial begins for mom accused of causing her 6-year-old's death over potty training

The jury trial for a mom accused of child abuse and aggravated murder for causing the death of her son began on Monday. Prosecutors said the child abuse was related to potty training.

Mayor Wilson says Salt Lake County is resilient and 'stronger together' in annual address

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proclaimed Salt Lake County is resilient and "stronger together" when people collaborate to tackle issues.

Pandemic jobless benefits fraud likely tops $60B, government report says

More than $60 billion may have been paid out in fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Utah enacts emergency feeding measures for deer in parts of northeast Utah

Deep snow depths are posing new challenges for the state's struggling deer population, especially in northern Utah.

Popular exhibit is here to stay at Southern Utah Museum of Art

For those unfamiliar with artist Jimmie Jones, brace yourself — his work will steal your heart.

Salt Lake City officials, homeless advocates prepare for freezing temperatures this week

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and homeless advocates are preparing for bitter temperatures and advising unsheltered individuals to seek shelter when possible as the chill sets in.

US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

Microsoft drops gauntlet on Google, announces 'multibillion-dollar' investment in ChatGPT creator

Software giant Microsoft just revealed plans to invest billions in OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool that's drawn a tidal wave of interest, and conjecture, since its November release.

Resolution targeting Utah abortion law passes House, heads for final vote in Senate

A joint resolution that would make it easier to challenge the hold on Utah's abortion ban only needs to clear a two-thirds majority in the Senate before going into effect.

Have You Seen This? Like an ant bridge over troubled water

It's an ant-eat-ant world out there. Which comes in handy when you need a bridge.

Utah school choice bill advances after debate from state officials, agencies

A Utah bill that would create a school choice scholarship (also being called a school voucher) and increase teacher salaries advanced to the full Senate on Monday as rallies were held in support of and opposition to HB215.

6 key features Volkswagen owners brag about

Volkswagen is one of the rare brands that pay homage to its automobile roots while always looking forward to the future. Here are a few other favorite reasons why drivers are so obsessed with their Volkswagen cars.

Amber Alert canceled, missing 7-year-old Utah girl found safe

West Jordan police say a 7-year-old girl was abducted by a nonfamily member on Monday, prompting them to issue an Amber Alert. The girl has been found safe.

Navajo Nation mask mandate lifted as leaders announce 'full reopening' from COVID-19

The Navajo Nation has largely ended one of the longest-standing mask mandates in the United States, put in place shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly three years ago.

Obnoxiously loud car? A traffic camera might be listening

New York City's latest weapon in its fight against street noise is a traffic camera equipped with a sound meter. It is capable of identifying souped-up vehicles with ultra-loud exhaust systems.

Kidnapped teen girl is rescued using SafeUT app, police say

A 14-year-old girl who police say was abducted by a stranger while walking home was rescued over the weekend by Salt Lake police after using the SafeUT app.

Driver going 130-170mph arrested in southern Utah

A man who tried to get away from Utah Highway Patrol troopers by driving between 130 mph and 170 mph has been arrested and charged in southern Utah.

Intermountain Health releases new branding, with effort to serve and connect

Intermountain Healthcare is now officially Intermountain Health, after the company formally embraced its new branding at a company meeting on Monday.

Her favorite Sundance movie? She'll give you 37

In homage to the 46th edition of Utah's own Sundance Film Festival that started this week in Park City and Salt Lake City, Virginia Pearce ranked her favorite Sundance movies.

Is tipping getting out of control? Many consumers say yes

Across the country, there's a silent frustration brewing over the ever-presence of tipping.

Transgender issues in schools and states: New poll shows how Americans feel

Utah and other states will consider legislation this year.

Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

'This turkey has literally taken over our life': Wild turkey terrorizing Minnesota neighborhood

Neighbors in a Minnesota mobile home park are battling with a bird. They say the lone turkey appeared in late 2021 and hasn't left since, becoming more aggressive as the months go on.

Utah plans to sue social media companies for alleged harms to children, teens

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes announced pending litigation against major social media companies on Monday.

Why some cars from the 1990s are soaring in value

Not that long ago, cars from the 1990s were just used cars. Many of these cars have crossed the threshold to becoming sought after collectibles with rising values in the car collecting world.

Man arrested after police say he shot his wife to end her pain

A 69-year-old man was arrested on Saturday and is accused of killing his wife. He told police his wife has been asking him to kill her for years because of back pain and nerve damage from a car accident 11 years ago, according to the booking affidavit.

'This was it': Man who says he wrestled gun from California shooting suspect thought he was going to die

It was late in the evening Saturday when Brandon Tsay heard the door close and "the sound of metal" in the lobby of Lai Lai Ballroom & Studio, a dance hall in Alhambra, California, he told ABC's "Good Morning America."

Salt Lake woman creates candle stoves to help keep homeless population warm

A Salt Lake woman expects to make 800 candle stove kits to help homeless people stay warm during this winter.

Ogden among US cities cracking down on abandoned shopping carts

Misappropriated shopping carts is an issue facing cities across the nation. The Ogden City Council just approved an ordinance fining people who take carts or are in possession of one.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

'Entirely heartbroken': Utahns react to California shooting near Lunar New Year festival

Utah's Asian American community and elected officials are responding to the Monterey Park shooting that killed 10 people in California near the Lunar New Year festival.

'You're shooting yourself in the foot': Pig trial jurors reveal what went on in deliberations

Three months after a St. George jury returned a not guilty verdict to burglary and theft for two men who admitted breaking into a Beaver County pig farm and taking two piglets, five jurors have revealed for the first time what exactly went on during their deliberations and why they settled on exonerating two animal welfare activists.

Spotify axes 6% of workforce, latest tech name to cut jobs

Music streaming service Spotify says it's cutting 6% of its workforce, becoming yet another tech company resorting to layoffs as the economic outlook worsens.

Should children under 16 be denied access to social media apps?

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart believes he has a solution to the mental health crisis among adolescents: Make it illegal for social media platforms to provide access to children under 16.