Lawmakers honor more than 20 fallen soldiers from Utah in the past year

The Utah Legislature on Friday commended the families of Utah soldiers who lost their lives, many to suicide, in the last year.

Townships now neutral on amended bill to dismantle Unified Police Department

The Utah House passed a bill to dissolve the Unified Police Department, after sponsor Rep. Jordan Teuscher, R-South Jordan, introduced an amendment to protect officers currently employed by the force.

Pellington scores 35, No. 18 Arizona tops No. 4 Utah 82-72

Shaina Pellington made 11 straight shots on her way to scoring a career-high 35 points, leading No. 18 Arizona over No. 4 Utah 82-72.

Walker Kessler's Rising Stars run didn't last long — so he made up some moments along the way

The first shot Jazz shot Walker Kessler took Friday in the Rising Star event was a 3-pointer. He missed.

Honoring the women behind the NBA in Utah

While most eyes were on the NBA stars coming to Utah for All-Star Weekend, one group celebrated the Black women who have impacted the NBA behind the scenes.

Mitt Romney: California wildfires may be Utah's destiny without quick action

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney sat down Friday morning with state representatives of a federal wildfire and mitigation commission he helped establish to learn of problems and recommendations on how to help ease the pain and breadth of wildfires in the West.

West Bountiful man pleads guilty to hitting two cyclists, killing one

A man who prosecutors say had four different drugs in his system when he hit two bikers with his pickup truck, killing one and injuring the other, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

Hurricane honors police K-9 that was stabbed in the line of duty

Hurricane officials honors police K-9 injured in the line of duty.

NBA stars, church leaders help feed Utah at the Bishops' Central Storehouse

The NBA Cares day of service brought people to the Bishops' Central Storehouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to package food for about 27,000 people throughout Utah.

Lake Powell is officially the lowest it has ever been since being filled in the 1960s — again

Lake Powell is once again the lowest it has ever been since it was first filled six decades ago.

'Dateline NBC' to feature story of girl who vanished in 1984 and the tie to an Idaho politician

The case of a 12-year-old girl who went missing nearly 40 years ago and the former Idaho gubernatorial candidate convicted of her murder will be featured in a new two-hour 'Dateline NBC' Friday night.

Scientists may have found 'on-demand' birth control for men

Almost half of the world's pregnancies are unplanned, and the contraceptive burden has historically fallen on the shoulders of women. Aside from condoms and vasectomies, there doesn't seem to be many options for men.

New bill would create a Great Salt Lake commissioner — but some have concerns

A commissioner could soon oversee the Great Salt Lake's water levels and Utah's efforts to get water back into the lake. A bill creating such a position is being heard in the Utah Legislature.

Prosecutors decline to file charges in death of Kearns home intruder

A Kearns man who fought and held an intruder after that man entered his home without permission and attacked him will not face charges in the intruder's death, prosecutors announced.

Utah artist brings fresh life to Ballet West's 'Sleeping Beauty' set

For a moment, audiences of Ballet West's "The Sleeping Beauty" may be transported to scenes reminiscent of France without leaving the comfort of Capitol Theatre.

Have You Seen This? World's clumsiest employee

It's safe to say this guy won't be getting "Employee of the Month" anytime soon.

Cox addresses Utah lawsuit against federal immigration program

Gov. Spencer Cox applauded portions of a federal program to allow some Latin American migrants into the U.S. but said little about Utah's lawsuit to halt the program.

Man in custody after 6 killed, including suspect's ex-wife, in Mississippi shootings

Six people are dead and another was wounded Friday in a series of shootings in Tate County, Mississippi, after a man opened fire on his ex-wife and potentially other family members, Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance told CNN.

Southern Utah inmates overdose on fentanyl smuggled into jail

Two inmates in the Iron County Jail in Cedar City recently overdosed on fentanyl after fentanyl was smuggled into the facility, according to police.

Man found dead off Utah freeway was shot multiple times, police say

The discovery of a man's body off I-80 in Tooele County on Wednesday has turned into a homicide investigation.

The health benefits of a random act of kindness

This year's Random Acts of Kindness Day falls on Friday, but you may want to consider being kind every day.

'We've been here': Utah Black Museum launches preview exhibit

A digital interactive exhibit portraying Black history will be open through the weekend at the old Zions Bank building at 102 S. Main Street.

Catching up with the Utah Jazz's grand matriarch

"It's quite an honor to have it again," says Gail Miller during wide-ranging interview ahead of this week's NBA showcase event.

Afghan human rights activist honored with Warrior Award in Utah

Crystal Bayat thought her fight for Afghan human rights was over when she fled the country. She was honored in Utah this week for her continued efforts.

Bill that would change how social workers are licensed in Utah advances to the Senate

The bill's sponsor believes it will remove unnecessary barriers to the field, while critics say the bill gets rid of an important safety measure and could put the public at risk.

Review: Is 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' worth an outing to the theater?

Scott Lang and his crew are in for another adventure, this time in a brand new realm. But should you take the trip with them?

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. What is FTD?

Bruce Willis' family says the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. There are different types of dementia. The frontotemporal form affects regions in the front and sides of the brain.

NBA All-Star Friday blog: Pau Gasol's team wins Rising Stars event

The first official day of NBA All-Star Weekend is underway in downtown Salt Lake City. Check back here for updates throughout the day on all the latest happenings.

Bill streamlines how much water new housing projects get in Utah

Flexibility in water requirements for new and various types of housing developments are being addressed in a measure that passed unanimously Thursday in a legislative committee.

Southern Utah man accused of sexual abuse of minor arrested near police department

A man was booked into jail on sexual abuse and voyeurism charges following a report of sexual abuse of a minor.

Artificial intelligence co-pilots US military aircraft for the first time

Artificial intelligence helped co-pilot a U-2 "Dragon Lady" spy plane during a test flight Tuesday, the first time artificial intelligence has been used in such a way aboard a US military aircraft.

How a brother-like bond helped get Jazz's Kessler and Markkanen to All-Star Weekend

The two Jazz bigs have the tendency to turn every interview together into comedy hour, poking fun and riffing off each other. And ahead of All-Star Weekend, the two participated in a photoshoot with them posing in a fake snowball fight together. But they don't sing — at least not yet.

Will Utah Gov. Spencer Cox support Donald Trump for president?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox isn't sure about backing former President Donald Trump if he wins the Republican nomination in 2024.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

'Great Opportunity': Lehi and Silicon Slopes react to $11B investment from Texas Instruments

City and business leaders react to Utah's deal with Texas Instruments that will result in the company building a second chip factory in Lehi and hundreds of high-paying jobs.

5 Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

Five former Memphis police officers pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, with his mother saying afterward that none of them would look her in the eye in court.

Cox says 'divide' exists but he hopes California will join Colorado River agreement

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Thursday that he's a "little more optimistic" that all of the Colorado River states can come to an agreement on a plan to reduce water use.