Utah entrepreneur wins $50K at NBA All-Star Weekend pitch competition

A female entrepreneur went home Thursday with $50,000 after winning the first-ever NBA Foundation Pitch Competition as NBA All-Star Weekend kicked off in Salt Lake City.

Multiple crashes along I-15 in Iron County kept responders busy during snowy Valentine's Day

At least two dozen crashes, including a pileup involving several vehicles, were reported along Interstate 15 in Iron County on Tuesday as a Valentine's Day snowstorm blanketed the area.

Runnin' Utes no match for red-hot Wildcats in Tucson, fall 88-62

Utah trailed by 12 points at halftime to No. 8 Arizona at the McKale Center in Tucson on Thursday night. And that might have been generous given the first 20 minutes of play.

11 states consider 'right to repair' for farming equipment

Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduced bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own repairs.

Never in doubt: Santa Clara blows past listless BYU for 20th win

Fousseyni Traore had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Rudi Williams added 20 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals off the bench for BYU.

NBA unveils newly renovated gym and STEM lab at Salt Lake elementary school

The NBA Cares organization brought along a lot of famous faces Thursday as it unveiled a new Live, Learn, Play Center for the students at Lincoln Elementary School in Salt Lake City.

Sens. Mike Lee, Chuck Grassley reintroduce balanced budget amendment

As the United States appears on track to add $19 trillion to the national debt over the next decade, Republican senators from Utah and Iowa reintroduced a balanced budget amendment Thursday.

4700 South reconstruction projects to bring new lanes, curbs, gutters

Big changes are happening on 4700 South, and dealing with the frustration that comes with the orange barrels will be worth the wait.

Father of July 4 parade shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The father of a man charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago entered a not guilty plea on Thursday to charges that he helped his son obtain a gun license three years before the attack.

Biden says he will speak to China's Xi about balloon incident

President Joe Biden said on Thursday he expects to speak with China's President Xi Jinping about what the United States says was a Chinese spy balloon that a U.S. fighter jet shot down early this month after it transited the United States.

Lifetime Products sponsors basketball celebrations for NBA All-Star weekend

The first residential adjustable basketball hoop was created right here in Utah by Lifetime Products. Since then, Lifetime hoops have allowed millions of players around the world to learn and play basketball.

Stansbury High basketball team to honor Tooele teen who died falling through ice

The Stansbury High School boys basketball team has special plans in store to support its rival school after the tragic death of Tooele High School varsity and junior varsity basketball player Jayden Davis.

Utah legislators unveil 'historic' tax cut proposal. How much could taxpayers save?

As promised, Utah's Republican legislative leaders are zeroing in on tax cuts again this year.

'We are literally killing our kids with this stuff': Cox says he'll sign any social media regulations

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday he would sign any and all bills to hold social media companies accountable for harms to children.

Retail sales jumped by 3% in January, the biggest gain in nearly 2 years

U.S. retail sales surged in January by the most in almost two years, soaring 3% from December, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Western official: Putin's future in power has become less certain

Russian President Vladimir Putin's future in power has become less certain in the aftermath of the country's invasion of Ukraine, a Western official said on Thursday, but it isn't possible to predict when any changes in the Kremlin may occur.

Local brands take center stage as Utah creates 1st pop-up liquor store for NBA All-Star Game

After about 18 months of planning, Utah's first-ever temporary liquor store is now a reality. It aims to address safety and traffic concerns with a local flavor.

QUIZ: Do you know what these flowers symbolize?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

US labor market remains tight; monthly producer prices accelerate

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, offering more evidence of the economy's resilience despite tighter monetary policy.

Tesla recalls 362,000 US vehicles over Full Self-Driving software

Tesla said it would recall 362,000 U.S. vehicles to update its Full Self-Driving Beta software after U.S. regulators said on Thursday the driver assistance system did not adequately adhere to traffic safety laws and could cause crashes.

Bruce Willis' family shares an update on his health and new diagnosis

The family of Bruce Willis has announced that the actor is suffering from a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short.

The world's biggest food company says prices will rise further this year

Nestlé, the world's largest food group, says the price of staple items will rise further this year, adding to a string of warnings from consumer giants of more pain to come for stretched households.

Utah House bill recognizes Diwali, but still no fireworks allowed

The House voted 71 to 1 to pass SB46, which would make Diwali a state commemorative day. However, lawmakers also voted to eliminate a portion of the bill that would have allowed fireworks during the celebration.

Perspective: The unexamined legacy of Harry Reid

Why the late legendary Nevada senator meant so much to Latter-day Saint Democrats like me.

5 Utah hospitals to be acquired by Colorado company after MountainStar acquisition fails

A Colorado company announced on Wednesday it is acquiring Steward Health's Utah care facilities, including five hospitals.

Man convicted of aggravated robbery with multiple violations is back in jail

A St. George man who avoided prison by way of residential treatment on an aggravated robbery conviction last spring is back in jail as of Wednesday.

Magnitude 3.2 Brigham City earthquake part of sequence of quakes, experts say

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at 2:07 a.m. in northern Utah. Its epicenter was located about 8 miles west of Brigham City.

Former Jazz assistant Phil Johnson reflects on his journey, relationship with Jerry Sloan

Years after Phil Johnson left the coaching ranks, he talks about his relationship with Jerry Sloan, the final game that ended their careers, and why he never wants to relive those two trips to the NBA Finals.

A 2030 Winter Games in Sweden? Why a possible late bid has a 'good chance'

Salt Lake City, Sapporo, Vancouver — and Stockholm? Or maybe Falun, Åre or even Östersund, which unsuccessfully bid for the 2002 Winter Games that went to Salt Lake City?

World's oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50M at auction

A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as "one of the most important and singular texts in human history" will go on show later this month, before going under the hammer.

Utah governor opposes medical 'magic mushrooms,' says state should not 'experiment' on Utahns

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he is shutting the door on medical "magic mushrooms."

From 1 to 5: Tredyn Christensen's unique growth a boon to BYU basketball

Adversity often opens the door for opportunity, and Christensen is taking advantage of valuable minutes in BYU's post behind Fousseyni Traore and Atiki Ally Atiki.

Pastors' view: Sermons written by ChatGPT will have no soul

Hershael York says any sermon written by a chatbot will lack a heart and soul, as well as any sense of grief and suffering. He says lazy pastors might be tempted to use artificial intelligence, but not the ones who love preaching and love their congregations.

NBA All-Star weekend photo gallery

Follow along here all weekend for photos of the events around town and send in your own photos.

1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at El Paso, Texas shopping mall

Police in El Paso, Texas, say a one person has been killed and three others have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping mall.

Utah Jazz gift NBA All-Star tickets to woman ripped off trying to buy seats online

A happy update to a frustrating story. A Utah woman who was ripped off trying to buy tickets for her kids to the All-Star game will be going after all.

Abortion clinics to shut down under Utah bill

Utah's Republican-controlled Legislature is not waiting for the end result of the lawsuit currently tying up Utah's trigger law that bans almost all abortions in Utah.

Scholarship opportunities abound for SLCC students

SLCC recognizes that its students come from nearly every background and situation imaginable and as such provides scholarship offerings that are as diverse as its students.

'The Sleeping Beauty' dancer returns to stage after life-threatening illness

Ballet West is celebrating its latest production "The Sleeping Beauty" and the return of one of its dancers from a life-threatening health crisis.

Russia fires another missile barrage at Ukraine, kills 1

Russia again pummeled Ukraine with a barrage of cruise and other missiles on Thursday, hitting targets from east to west as the war's one-year anniversary nears.

Search ongoing for student with weapon at Murray High School fight, police say

Police are still searching for one of two teenagers who pulled out weapons in the Murray High School parking lot as a fight was beginning Tuesday after school.

Could Utah be the first state to legalize medical 'magic mushrooms'?

Advocates discussed SB200, a bill that would legalize psilocybin in a similar way the state currently regulates medical cannabis, at a press conference at the Capitol on Wednesday.

'I love the vibe of this team': Jones, Toscano-Anderson impress in first action with Jazz

Jones and Toscano-Anderson have memorable Jazz debuts in loss to Memphis.