Red Cross, Calvary Baptist Church partner to help increase blood available to sickle cell patients

The Calvary Baptist Church is helping with the effort to increase Black blood donors by hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross. The church's pastor said they are uniquely situated to help patients with sickle cell disease.

Donald Trump is back on Facebook and Instagram

Donald Trump is back on Facebook and Instagram as of Thursday, two years after being banned for his postings related to the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.

Utahns owed millions in unclaimed property; lawmakers consider bill to return money automatically

Lawmakers are proposing HB360 that the state treasurer works with the Utah State Tax Commission to proactively match up folks with their missing money and start sending out checks, automatically.

How much money did Google lose after new Bard AI chatbot error?

Google's debut party earlier this week for its new artificial intelligence chatbot, Bard, was besmirched by a glaring factual error generated by the natural language processor, one that was widely shared in press outreach and social media channels on Monday.

Utah governor to Californians: Stay in California

While taking questions from reporters outside the White House in Washington on Friday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox had a message for Californians looking to relocate to Utah.

No. 7 Utah women make 16 3-pointers en route to 92-69 win over Washington

To say Utah women's basketball was feeling it behind the 3-point line on Friday night was an understatement.

Report: SEC investigates past Latter-day Saint investment disclosures

A media report Friday afternoon alleged that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating the way an investment firm for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints disclosed its stock holdings prior to 2020.

The Jazz 'fight for one another' in big comeback win over Raptors

Utah closed the game on a 22-4 run to stun the Raptors 122-116 Friday at Scotiabank Arena.

Facebook singles group party planner faces additional sex abuse charge

A West Jordan man already facing numerous charges of sexually abusing women has been charged again with forcible sexual abuse after police say another victim was identified.

17-year-old girl dies in fall hiking in Moab

A 17-year-old girl died Friday after falling at a canyon in Moab, police said.

Child sex doll prohibition bill passes Senate, heads to governor's desk

The Utah Senate on Friday approved a bill to ban the possession, purchase, or distribution of sex dolls made to look like children.

Weber School District concludes probe into claims of racial chants at student basketball game

Weber School District has concluded an investigation into claims that the Roy High student section chanted racial slurs during a basketball game against Hunter High.

Utah Valley, Southern Utah renew in-state rivalry in key WAC title tilt

The Wolverines and Thunderbirds will contend for more than in-state bragging rights Saturday at 6 p.m. MT in Orem. The winner will have an inside track to the WAC regular-season title.

1 stabbed in vehicle outside Salt Lake courthouse, police say

One person was stabbed outside of the Matheson Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday afternoon.

Volunteers needed as Eagle Mountain prepares sandbags ahead of spring runoff

Snowpack hasn't been an issue lately, but flooding could be a problem once spring rolls around and all of that snow starts to melt.

Committee OKs bill designed to cut down on fentanyl overdose deaths

A Senate bill would remove fentanyl test strips from the list of illegal drug paraphernalia. Supporters say the bill, which passed a House committee Friday, could reduce overdose deaths.

Jazz GM doesn't rule out Russell Westbrook playing for team

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik met with local media Friday to explain why the Jazz took in the three-team trade ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

Man, 79, killed in Springville house fire

A house fire in Springville trapped and killed one person Friday afternoon.

Here's who will win the Super Bowl — according to Utah's zoo animals

It appears Utah's zoo animals are conflicted about Sunday's big game, possibly making it a toss-up.

Teen shoots self in toe, then friend fires at clerk in mistaken retaliation, police say

A 17-year-old Utah boy was recently arrested after police say he shot a 7-Eleven clerk because he believed the clerk had shot his friend, only to later learn the friend had shot himself.

Have You Seen This? D-III college team scores 6 points in 3 seconds to win game

These smaller schools need more air time. This game was incredible.

New year, new vision at Thanksgiving Point

Jeanette Bennett has been connected with Thanksgiving Point for almost all of her professional career. So, it is no surprise that her career eventually led her to become Thanksgiving Point's new chief visionary officer.

Utah gun ownership: Poll says nearly half of Utahns have a gun at home

Nearly half of Utah adults have a gun in their house. And almost a third of them say they do so for personal protection.

Family of slain cinematographer sues Alec Baldwin and 'Rust' production company

The parents and sister of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer who was shot and killed during a rehearsal on the 'Rust' film set in 2021, are suing actor Alec Baldwin, the movie's production company and others over her death.

Church of Jesus Christ works with local organizations to provide earthquake aid in Turkey, Syria

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is providing supplies and aid after devestating earthquakes on Monday in Turkey and Syria.

80K fentanyl pills seized in Utah drug bust

A pair of drug busts in Summit and Wasatch counties on Thursday resulted in the seizure of meth, heroin, marijuana and approximately 19 pounds of fentanyl pills.

Pentagon shoots down unknown object flying in US airspace

The Pentagon has shot down an unknown object flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska.

UDOT reduces speed limits around Echo Junction amid elk collisions

Amid a staggering number of recent collisions with elk in Utah, UDOT reduced the speed limit to 60 mph on I-80 and I-84 in the area of Echo Junction.

Gov. Spencer Cox discusses transgender sports ban, surgeries

Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday took the opportunity to explain his decisions to veto a bill that excluded transgender girls from competing in school sports and sign a bill that bans surgeries and medical interventions for transgender minors.

'I hope my family's OK': Utah lawmakers plan to provide scholarships to children of fallen officers

The Utah House honored the families of fallen first responders and passed a bill to provide scholarships to children who lost their parents in the line of duty.

Legendary car designer Pininfarina opens dealership in Utah

Italian designer Pininfarina is bringing its electric hypercar to Utah. And this new addition to the local luxury car market is fast. Really fast.

Pence subpoenaed by special counsel probing Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

'7 Habits' sold 40 million books. Now it could help win the Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey is the latest member of his Covey clan to make national news, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Stephen R. Covey.

Southern Utah man sentenced to 5 years for sexual abuse, grooming of teen

A former FLDS man from southern Utah was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison with 15 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a teenage girl, federal prosecutors said.

Community rallies around Payson Walmart greeter who says he was fired

He was known for his big hugs and creative hats as a greeter at Walmart, and now the community is rallying around the elderly man after he says he was fired from his job.

700 pounds of acorns found stuffed by woodpeckers inside walls of California home

A pair of California woodpeckers are surely crushed after a pest control technician on a routine call recently found their massive trove of acorns cleverly stashed in the walls of a California home.

Patrick Kinahan: Pac-12, Big 12 likely to engage in expansion tussle

With the new configurations of the Pac-12 and Big 12 set to begin before the 2024 football season, both conferences could engage in an expansion tussle.

USU researchers search for source of Wasatch Front air pollution

Researchers are taking a close look at some major contributors to our air pollution, and how to combat the problem better.

Russia hits targets across Ukraine with missiles, drones

Russia has used strategic bombers, cruise missiles and killer drones in a barrage of attacks across Ukraine Friday.

4 things women must know about heart health and pregnancy

Heart disease is the number one killer among women. That's why it's recommended that women should take action to keep their hearts healthy and lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Utah murders: Why Enoch mother was deemed not in 'high danger' before killings

The Haight case is a tragic reminder that even though lethality assessments are important tools, they're not a cure-all for intimate partner violence.

'Dangerous sex offender' given 21 months in prison

John Freeman Colt, who escaped from a state hospital in Kansas and was arrested in Utah three months later, will spend a little under two years in prison, a judge ruled Thursday.

Russians participating in the Paris Olympics? Why the mayor of Paris says, 'Non'

Allowing Russian athletes any opportunity to compete in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris would be "totally indecent" because of that nation's war against Ukraine, the French capitol's mayor has declared.

Police: I-15 traffic stop north of Cedar City yields 34 pounds of marijuana, other drugs

Two men suspected of trafficking marijuana and other drugs were arrested during a traffic stop north of Cedar City on Monday.

St. George mom shares warning after FBI sees rise in sextortion scams targeting teen boys

A St. George mom is sharing a warning for other parents, as the FBI says it's seeing a huge increase in teens targeted in sextortion scams.