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Utah Gov. Cox interview on Meet the Press: What did he say?

02/12/2023 10:27pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday in a joint interview with the Democratic Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy. He talked about bipartisanship, signing a bill banning transgender surgeries for children and who he wants to see run for president.

Biologist explains why visitors are finding dead birds at Great Salt Lake shoreline

02/12/2023 9:55pm
Thousands of birds have died this winter, many now washing ashore at the Great Salt Lake. A biologist explains what's causing the birds to die and what's being done to take care of the issue.

4 Orem sixth graders chosen to launch experiment with NASA

02/12/2023 9:26pm
Four students at Parkside Elementary School created a winning experiment proposal and now will work with NASA engineers to launch the experiment into existence.

Locals in the Super Bowl: Here are the newest NFL champions with ties to Utah

02/12/2023 9:13pm
The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs contested Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. How many former college and high school players from Utah earned a ring?

Utah girls football star Sam Gordon is back in another Super Bowl ad

02/12/2023 8:36pm
The former 9-year-old viral football player who went viral for playing against boys appeared in a Super Bowl ad airing only in Utah to promote the Utah Girls Tackle Football League.

What causes ADHD? New study links potential risk genes to disorder

02/12/2023 8:29pm
While previous research has linked genetic factors to the cause of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, there is yet to be conclusive evidence to identify the specific genes that can cause the neurodevelopmental disorder.

Super Bowl magic: Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35

02/12/2023 8:23pm
Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left after Patrick Mahomes broke off a 26-yard run on a gimpy ankle, lifting the Kansas City Chiefs to a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Utah's outdoor recreation industry featured at state Capitol

02/12/2023 7:43pm
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation along with local outdoor organizations and brands set up at the Capitol as part of Outdoor Recreation Day on the Hill.

Changing cancer's course: How genetic science gave 3 All-American athletes a future

02/12/2023 7:07pm
Genetics can play a huge role in our lives, influencing the way we look, our health — even our athletic ability.

Company with Utah ties creates incredibly effective health and weight loss shake

02/12/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Nonprofit, woodturners join forces to rid southern Utah of invasive, 'very flammable' tamarisk tree

02/12/2023 6:26pm
A new nonprofit is working with woodworking artists to remove hazardous and invasive trees from southern Utah and repurpose them into something beautiful.

Should Utah Olympic organizers report to lawmakers? Here's what a new bill says

02/12/2023 5:47pm
Utah lawmakers are looking at playing a larger role if Salt Lake City is selected to host the 2030 or 2034 Winter Games, increasing their oversight of another Olympics by requiring organizers to report to a new committee.

Grief gives way to anger over Turkey's earthquake response

02/12/2023 5:13pm
Nearly a week after earthquakes killed tens of thousands in Syria and Turkey, sorrow and disbelief are turning to anger. Many in Turkey have a sense that there has been an ineffective, unfair and disproportionate response to the historic disaster.

Super Bowl ads keep it light by using nostalgia and stars

02/12/2023 4:38pm
Super Bowl ads are more than just breaks between gameplay during the biggest sporting event of the year: They offer a glimpse of the country's zeitgeist, along with how major industries are faring.

Space dust could offset climate change impact, research says

02/12/2023 4:04pm
Scientists have been searching for ways to curb climate change for decades. While we may not have the whole answer, these astrophysicists have presented an idea that might "buy us time."

Have You Seen This? Even bearded dragons can get addicted to video games

02/12/2023 3:33pm
Experts recommend that you limit your pet lizards to no more than two hours of screen time a day.

US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime

02/12/2023 2:39pm
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an "unidentified object" over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days.

Balanced effort leads No. 7 Utah women to win over Washington State

02/12/2023 2:18pm
It was enough to keep the Cougars at bay as the Utes rolled to a 73-59 win.

Watch 122 rescue dogs face off in this year's Puppy Bowl

02/12/2023 2:12pm
Just hours before the Chiefs take the Eagles in this year's Super Bowl, dozens of adoptable pets will face off in their own high-stakes competition.

Steve Harvey helped pull together Utah comedy show presented by Donovan Mitchell

02/12/2023 1:19pm
Steve Harvey called up comedians to help pull together a last-minute comedy show ahead of the NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City with former Jazzman Donovan Mitchell.

February is Utah Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month

02/12/2023 12:18pm
On top of the challenges of caring for a new baby, the state of Utah is raising awareness about the increasing number of mothers who are experiencing mental health issues.

Local businesses prepare for boost from NBA All-Star events

02/12/2023 11:51am
If you've been in downtown Salt Lake City recently, it's hard to miss what's coming. The posted signs, the beginning of road closures, and the excitement building at businesses across downtown all point to the NBA All-Stars.

Park City ranked No. 3 ski destination in North America

02/12/2023 11:07am
Park City was ranked No. 3 best ski destination in North America and No. 7 in the world. An above-average snowpack this season is leading to an upward trend at Utah ski resorts.

Former BYU, NFL player describes what he's learned about happiness

02/12/2023 11:04am - PARTNER
During my NFL career, I saw happiness as a shadow that was too fast to catch. Then I met someone who helped me understand how to be happy permanently.

New Jazz players 'relieved' about leaving LA, excited for 'new opportunity' in Utah

02/12/2023 10:58am
When Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson found out they had been traded to Utah from the Los Angeles Lakers, there was a sense of hope.

Utah Legislature passes bill to address 'epidemic' of missing, murdered Indigenous people

02/12/2023 10:39am
HB25 extends the Utah Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls Task Force another year and renames it to the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force.

Utah woman's engagement photo pays tribute to grandmother's love story at Bryce Canyon

02/12/2023 9:58am
A Utah couple's engagement photo recreating the bride-to-be's grandparents at Bryce Canyon National Park 63 years later is going viral, with a beautiful love story behind it.

Lauri Markkanen's next step: Become the Jazz's leader

02/12/2023 9:36am
Lauri Markkanen's is already the team's best player; now, can he become the Jazz's most important?

Police seeking 14-year-old in connection with the shooting, killing of 17-year-old boy

02/12/2023 9:15am
Police are seeking the public's help to locate 14-year-old Kaydyn Christensen in connection with the shooting and killing of a 17-year-old boy. The shooting was one of two to occur on Saturday.

Issues in Cottonwood canyons causing frustration for drivers

02/12/2023 8:09am
It's been a winter full of snowstorms and powder days, but also a season of traffic headaches for drivers in the Cottonwood canyons.

New family history site and app aim to shake up the industry

02/12/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Here's how Storied is taking family history to the next chapter and setting themselves apart from others in the industry.

How Salt Lake, Utah aim to capitalize on NBA All-Star Weekend's projected $250M impact

02/12/2023 7:19am
Hosting the NBA All-Star Game is a big deal with the potential to have an economic impact close to $250 million. Here's how Salt Lake City and Utah are getting creative to capitalize on it.