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'I wasn't going to stop': Woman hits 6 vehicles while fleeing officers, police say

02/02/2023 10:28pm
Police arrested a woman Thursday night after they say she fled from officers, hitting three police vehicles and three other vehicles in Midvale.

Students across Utah come together to learn the importance of mental health care

02/02/2023 10:25pm
Mental health, wellness and suicide prevention — they're all big topics of conversation, and more and more, those conversations include our kids. That's where Hope Squad is coming in to help.

Ogden middle school teacher used charity donations for personal use, police say

02/02/2023 9:45pm
A middle school teacher in Ogden School District is under investigation accused of committing communications fraud and theft with the school's tax-exempt Sam's Club card.

What these state lawmakers propose to improve school safety in Utah

02/02/2023 9:29pm
Five Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday intended to improve school safety, preparedness and data collection and sharing.

Running on snow and ice: Utah's 3 Running Up For Air events

02/02/2023 9:15pm
Most of us think of trail running as a fair-weather adventure, but some trail runners train in the winter on snow-covered and icy trails. Utah's Running Up For Air series of trail runs have winter mountain athletes not only running in winter conditions, but also running trails with difficult elevation challenges.

Markkanen describes 'nerve-wracking' moment before he found out he was an All-Star

02/02/2023 9:10pm
Lauri Markkanen's nerves were at an all-time high.

Traore's double-double helps BYU snap 2 streaks in win over LMU

02/02/2023 9:06pm
Fousseyni Traore had his fifth double-double of the season to help BYU snap a three-game losing skid with a 89-61 win over Loyola Marymount.

1st sweeping federal gun crime report in 20 years is released

02/02/2023 8:32pm
The most expansive federal report in over two decades on guns and crime shows a shrinking turnaround between the time a gun was purchased and when it was recovered from a crime scene.

'I just kept kissing him': Idaho mom recalls dog attack that killed her son

02/02/2023 8:06pm
When Emily Islas and her two children arrived at their home on Jan. 21, like so many times before, their extended family's dogs were there to greet Kellan with licks and tail wags. Less than 30 minutes later, those same dogs would claim Kellan's life.

'Potpourri of everything': Multitude of mistakes doom Utah in loss to Stanford

02/02/2023 7:58pm
From the opening tipoff of Thursday's game at the Huntsman Center, there was a different vibe to the night.

Parents' guide: How 'Knock at the Cabin' earned its R rating

02/02/2023 7:32pm
I'm not here to give you my thoughts on the film, but I will give you an idea of how "Knock at the Cabin" earned an R rating.

6 Utah projects to receive $3.2M from 'historic' $800M grant to curb US traffic fatalities

02/02/2023 7:04pm
The U.S. Department of Transportation will send $800 million in funds for 510 road safety projects across the country, including six in Utah, with an uptick in traffic-related deaths.

Man arrested in Salt Lake City fatal stabbing; police seek 1 more

02/02/2023 6:28pm
One of two men believed to be involved in the fatal stabbing of a third man in Salt Lake City this week has been arrested.

Authorities: Woman sent to Iowa funeral home was alive

02/02/2023 6:21pm
A continuing care home in suburban Des Moines is being fined $10,000 after a funeral home discovered a woman sent to it in a body bag was alive.

Why Mitt Romney, Sean Reyes say ESG funds are bad for retirement accounts

02/02/2023 5:41pm
Utah headed a group of 25 Republican-led states in a lawsuit filed last week against the U.S. Department of Labor over a rule change allowing 401(k) managers to consider climate change and other environmental, social and governance factors when choosing investments.

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen named to All-Star team

02/02/2023 5:19pm
The Utah Jazz will be represented when they host the All-Star Game.

Jury finds Sandy mom guilty of abusing, killing 6-year-old son

02/02/2023 5:06pm
A jury found a Sandy mom guilty of reckless child abuse homicide in the death of her 6-year-old son through abuse related to potty-training challenges.

Sen. Mike Lee gives Japan deadline to return Lt. Ridge Alkonis

02/02/2023 4:44pm
Utah Sen. Mike Lee delivered an ultimatum via Twitter to the Japanese government to return an imprisoned Navy officer to the United States.

Bill banning cellphones in classrooms fails in Utah committee

02/02/2023 4:28pm
Concerns surrounding government overreach in Utah's public schools doomed a bill to ban cellphone and smartwatch use in classrooms.

Prison ordered for Clinton man who robbed, murdered man walking down Ogden street

02/02/2023 4:02pm
A Clinton man was sentenced Thursday to at least 20 years and up to life in prison for robbing and killing a man whom he didn't know who was walking down an Ogden street.

Have You Seen This? 7th grader wins $10,000 in flawless shooting display

02/02/2023 3:46pm
A middle schooler put on a shooting display last week that even Stephen Curry would be impressed by en route to a $10,000 prize.

Missing Massachusetts girl found in Utah; man arrested for alleged human trafficking

02/02/2023 3:01pm
A girl listed as missing and endangered from Massachusetts has been found in southern Utah and the man she was with has been arrested for investigation of human trafficking.

From humble beginnings: The inspiring rise of a Utah car wash empire

02/02/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
A couple Utah entrepreneurs wanted to be everyone's favorite Utah car wash. Here's what makes their company different — and why they keep growing.

Hill Air Force Base building evacuated amid 'unusual smell'

02/02/2023 2:31pm
A building at Hill Air Force Base was evacuated Thursday morning after the discovery of an "unusual smell," according to base officials.

Cedar City woman shot by police charged with firing twice at officers

02/02/2023 2:03pm
A Cedar City woman who was shot by police earlier this week was charged Thursday with firing two rounds at officers during the encounter.

Weber County Sheriff's Office will sell off confiscated guns

02/02/2023 1:27pm
The Weber County Sheriff's Office will soon start selling off some of the guns locked up in evidence.

2 arrests made in Salt Lake City homicide

02/02/2023 12:58pm
Two men have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man Wednesday night in Salt Lake City's Glendale neighborhood.

Fight to preserve historic Utah mine strengthens after recent string of thefts

02/02/2023 12:14pm
Utah archeologists are trying to find new ways to preserve an old mine as vandals continue to damage its historic buildings and machinery.

Pleasant Grove man charged with shooting his father 3 times

02/02/2023 12:01pm
A Pleasant Grove man was charged Thursday with attempted murder after police say he shot his father three times, claiming his dad was a terrorist.

Person hit by garbage truck near Hill Air Force Base is flown to hospital

02/02/2023 12:00pm
The victim of an auto-pedestrian crash was flown to a hospital Thursday after being hit by a garbage truck near Hill Air Force Base, Layton police said.

Utah man claims he burglarized same home under construction 10 times

02/02/2023 11:46am
A Pleasant Grove man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing multiple homes under construction, including one home nearly a dozen times in the past six months.

Assault against Utah corrections officer brings up safety concerns at new state prison

02/02/2023 11:18am
Concerns are rising over safety at the new Utah state prison after an inmate attacked an officer and sent them to the hospital. The concerns are sparking discussions on Capitol Hill, between corrections officers advocates and lawmakers.

Family history hits prime time on 'In With the Old'

02/02/2023 11:07am - PARTNER
Brittany and Paul Jepsen unexpectedly connected with their pioneer ancestors while filming "In With the Old" on Magnolia Network.

West Jordan father charged with multiple counts of child abuse

02/02/2023 10:31am
A West Jordan man is accused of causing severe injuries to his 2-month-old daughter.

New bill would add state auditor to oversee funding of school voucher program

02/02/2023 10:00am
A controversial school voucher bill that passed the House and Senate, and was signed by the governor, is expected to get a new set of eyes to help follow the money trail.

Eye drops linked to US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak, including in Utah

02/02/2023 9:33am
U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

Bed Bath and Beyond is closing 87 more stores, including 1 in Utah

02/02/2023 9:02am
Bed Bath and Beyond is closing another 87 stores as the struggling retailer barrels toward bankruptcy.

Food stamp fraud victims could be reimbursed due to new federal funding

02/02/2023 8:41am
Utah is currently submitting plans for how to administer federal funds to reimburse food stamp fraud victims.

Complications during pregnancy linked to a higher risk of heart disease, study finds

02/02/2023 8:23am
Five major pregnancy complications are strong lifelong risk factors for ischemic heart disease, a new study finds, with the greatest risk coming in the decade after delivery.

Utah has its 1st minority business center — but it's sparking some discontent

02/02/2023 8:05am
A $1.5 million federal grant to Salt Lake Community College has sparked some discontent, with a board of trustees member resigning over it and some in the minority business community questioning why SLCC got the grant.

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

02/02/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

Humane Society of Utah makes adoption plea after shelter fills with dogs

02/02/2023 7:50am
The Humane Society of Utah is asking for help from the community after finding its kennels so full that it is struggling to take in any more dogs.

New details revealed in case of man charged with sexual assault

02/02/2023 7:26am
A convicted rapist paroled in December faced a Utah judge Wednesday on 10 new felony charges including aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping.

Phil's Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter

02/02/2023 6:54am
A furry critter in a western Pennsylvania town has predicted six more weeks of winter during an annual Groundhog Day celebration.

University of Utah outlines how students should utilize ChatGPT's AI technology

02/02/2023 6:16am
Artificial intelligence is advancing to the point where it can literally complete assignments and write essays for students — and that poses quite a conundrum for education entities.

No magic necessary: Utah State starts hot, runs past New Mexico for big win

02/02/2023 12:47am
Fresh off back-to-back thrilling wins, it's difficult to discredit the magic that is in the air when Utah State plays in Cache Valley this season.

'It's a no-brainer': Jazz expecting Lauri Markkanen to be named to All-Star team

02/02/2023 12:16am
The day has almost arrived for Lauri Markkanen.