Man dies in auto-pedestrian crash in Layton

A 45-year-old man died after being hit by a vehicle on Antelope Drive in Layton on Wednesday evening.

'We found that person': Washington County School Board approves new district superintendent

The Washington County School Board recommended and unanimously approved Richard Holmes as the new district superintendent during the board meeting Tuesday night.

Sen. Mike Lee talks climate change at his first budget committee hearing

Sen. Mike Lee warned against "climate alarmism" in his first meeting as a member of the Senate Budget Committee.

Utah Senate passes social media regulation bill, without government ID verification requirement

A proposed Utah bill would require social media companies to verify the ages of users, but without requiring government-issued IDs.

Didn't feel like a loss: Shorthanded Jazz nearly complete comeback in Memphis

If there ever was a game for the Utah Jazz to pack it in early, it was Wednesday in Memphis.

Industrial fire damages Weber County building

Firefighters responded to a four-story industrial building fire in western Weber County on Wednesday night. The only reported injury was a plant worker who went to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation.

Illinois man has to prove he's alive after credit card stopped working

An Illinois man is facing the obstacles of proving he is alive after he has been declared dead. He's not alone in this challenge.

Utah Legislature passes bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips

A bill intended to reduce fentanyl overdose deaths in Utah by decriminalizing the use of fentanyl test strips passed the Utah Legislature on Wednesday.

Utah man claiming to help immigrants enter US charged with fraud and forgery

An Orem man who told people he was a paralegal and could help them with the immigration process is accused of taking their money and providing them with fake immigration documents.

Salt Lake airport expects to shatter records with NBA All-Star Game, holiday weekend

Airport administration and security officials are now preparing for traffic unlike anything they've seen before with this year's holiday coinciding with the end of the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Are your hands numb and tingling? A Utah hand surgeon can help

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you're probably painfully aware of how much you use your hands — because everything you do is a pain. This Utah carpal tunnel clinic is changing the game

Will New Mexico abolish its state lottery?

In the past year alone, the jackpots in three multi-state Mega Millions and Powerball lottery drawings have exceeded $1 billion, enticing players nationwide to throw down a few dollars on the very slim chance they'll experience a life-changing windfall.

Church of Jesus Christ will hold only sacrament meetings on Easter Sunday

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday it will only hold sacrament meetings on Easter Sunday. Church officials asked local leaders to cancel all other meetings that day.

Judge orders 14-year-old arrested in Salt Lake killing to remain in detention

A 14-year-old boy accused of killing a 17-year-old Saturday in Salt Lake City was ordered Wednesday to remain in juvenile detention. His attorney says he has nowhere else to go.

How could you get water in an emergency situation in Utah?

A new bill to address sudden impact natural disasters when water is crucial for survival and farmers and ranchers are likely to have water rights stripped to meet the public safety need.

Body of man found along I-80 in Tooele County

The body of a middle-aged man was found along I-80 in Tooele County on Wednesday. Utah Highway Patrol said officers are beginning an investigation.

'Eggs-travagent theft': Man convicted of stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate eggs

A man has been convicted of stealing nearly 200,000 chocolate eggs, worth around $48,000, in what British police have dubbed an "eggs-travagent theft."

Utahn's photo being used to catfish people; man says he's not responsible for scams

A Utah man, whose photo appears on the "100 Most Used Catfish Photos" list, says he's being held responsible for romance scams he has nothing to do with, so he decided to Get Gephardt.

Have You Seen This? Vintage recipe baker discovers Jell-O poke cake

TikTok and YouTube creator Dylan Hollis is known for his series of videos where he cooks up vintage recipes with his signature humor. In his most recent video, he bakes a Jell-O poke cake recipe from the 1970s.

Have Utahns' attitudes changed about abortion since Roe v. Wade was overturned?

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows 46% of Utahns say abortion should only be legal in cases of rape, incest or threats to the health of the mother.

5 Utah winter activities beyond the ski slope

The winter season in Utah offers a world of outdoor possibilities for everyone — even those whose ears don't perk up when they hear the words "fresh pow." Check out these five suggestions to round out your winter adventure docket.

Bill seeking to add sexual violence prevention to state health curriculum on hold

Legislation intended to require Utah's middle and high school health curriculum to include information on sexual violence prevention and the legal and personal implications of sharing sexually explicit images was held in committee Tuesday.

Man found with guns and bomb-making materials pleads guilty to possessing child porn

Michael Swen Bergdorf pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing child pornography. He was found in a home with evidence of gun possession, drug trafficking and bomb-making materials.

Raquel Welch, 'Fantastic Voyage' star, has died at age 82

Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films "One Million Years B.C." and "Fantastic Voyage," has died, according to a statement provided by her manager Steve Sauer.

Utah strikes deal with Texas Instruments for $11B expansion in Lehi

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday announced what his office called the "largest private economic investment in state history."

Logan man charged with allegedly raping woman while she slept

A Logan man is facing criminal charges after police say he raped a woman while she slept.

House committee advances bill to eliminate Salt Lake County's Unified Police Department

A House committee favorably recommended a bill to dissolve the Unified Police Department on Wednesday, a day after the Salt Lake County sheriff reluctantly agreed to back the proposal.

The untold story of how the Utah Jazz landed the 2023 NBA All-Star Game

Winning the bid to host the NBA showcase event was a concerted effort, one that even involved Utah entrepreneurial legend "Mr. Mac."

Tooele community supporting family of teen who drowned in reservoir

The Tooele community is coming together to support the family of a 14-year-old boy who drowned after falling through ice at Settlement Canyon Reservoir.

Upper Colorado River program to get large cut of 'historic' drought spending

A program that aims to conserve Colorado River water in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming is getting a major cut of $728 million in new funds for drought and climate resilience projects.

Orem man arrested, accused of giving THC to girls in exchange for sex acts

An Orem man has been arrested for investigation of human trafficking and aggravated prostitution of a child for allegedly trading nicotine and THC for sex acts.

Unprecedented private air travel anticipated over NBA All-Star, holiday weekend

All-Star weekend isn't just going to be a historic time for local basketball fans. Airport officials say the weekend will also likely be unprecedented when it comes to private air travel.

Keep it simple: Utah looks to defensive strategy to combat Arizona

In the more than two months that have passed since the Runnin' Utes beat the Wildcats on their home floor, Utah sits in sole possession of third place in the Pac-12 standings.

White racist gets life sentence for Buffalo market massacre

A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after listening to the relatives of his victims express the pain and rage caused by his racist attack.

China threatens US entities over downing of balloon

China says it will enact measures against U.S. entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson gave no details and did not identify the targets of the measures.

Rare video of 1986 dive in Titanic wreckage to be released

Rare and in some cases never before publicly seen video of the 1986 dive through the wreckage of the Titanic is being released Wednesday by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

6 reasons why diversity and inclusion are important for your Utah business

Diversity isn't just a catchphrase, it's a crucial part of running a business in today's world. Here are six benefits that come with upping your inclusion efforts.

Utah lawmaker says referendums have been 'weaponized' against housing projects

Arguing that Utah's referendum law is "weaponized" against housing developments, a Utah lawmaker is pushing to block voters from challenging land-use decisions in some circumstances.

Homeowners say prankers are shutting off their power

Some Salt Lake City residents are extremely frustrated as they believe someone is toying with their outdoor breakers and shutting off their electricity on purpose.

Judge denies Lori Daybell's request to dismiss case

While acknowledging there have been some delays, a judge denied Lori Vallow Daybell's request to dismiss her case due to lack of a speedy trial.

UHP: 2 men arrested after troopers find 50 pounds of meth during I-15 traffic stop in Leeds

Conflicting accounts and the lack of state-issued identification reportedly led to the recovery of more than 50 pounds of meth over the weekend.

'He was making a difference': Grandfather remembers Tooele teen who fell through ice

The grandfather of the Tooele teen who died after falling into ice at a reservoir says his grandson was a natural-born leader who always wanted to learn and achieve.