University of Utah announces $5M settlement for international student who was killed

The University of Utah reached a $5 million settlement with the family of an international student who police say was killed last February by another student.

Chief of staff exerts quiet power at White House; Romney says he may have picked Leavitt

The White House chief of staff is at the fulcrum of the federal government as gatekeeper to the most powerful leader on Earth. Sen. Mitt Romney, who was the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, says he may have picked a former Utah governor for the job.

Discovery of 'superhighways' suggest early Mayans were more advanced than previously thought

With the thick vegetation of the northern Guatemala rainforests hiding its 2,000-year-old remnants, the full extent of the early Mayan way of life was once impossible to see. But laser technology has helped researchers discover a previously unknown 650-square-mile Maya site that offers startling new insights about ancient Mesoamericans and their civilization.

Aggies stave off Cowboys to come away with ugly win

Utah State found its resolve, and Steven Ashworth manufactured 17 second-half points to hold off the Cowboys for a 64-55 win.

Pilot thought instructor who died during flight in England was 'just pretending'

A flying instructor died during a 2022 flight in England after suffering a cardiac arrest, but his co-pilot thought he was fooling around and only realized after landing on the runway with the man slumped on his shoulder.

Poll says these are the environmental issues that people in the West worry about

Drought, the cost of living and water shortages are top concerns of Utah residents who participated in an eight-state poll.

Walmart warns it's in for a tough year

Walmart had a strong holiday shopping season, but the year ahead will be more challenging for America's largest retailer.

Here's why schools usually wait until the morning of to call a snow day

One of the biggest storms of the season making its way into Utah. School officials around the state are keeping an eye on possible snow day conditions.

Winter fatigue setting in for some Utahns as storm arrives

With the latest storm set to bring 6 to 12 inches to the Wasatch Front valleys, some Utahns are showing signs of winter fatigue.

Mitt Romney: Call for 'national divorce' is 'insanity'

Sen. Mitt Romney on Tuesday firmly denounced Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent call for a "national divorce," harkening back on what happened in the U.S. during the Civil War.

RSL prepares for season opener as reports of MLS playoff changes released

The regular season begins Saturday for Real Salt Lake, and reports came out Tuesday that could impact the team's road to a repeat playoff berth.

Winter storm set to impact millions across US; summerlike temperatures elsewhere

A massive winter storm bringing a mix of heavy snow, rain and gusty winds is poised to lash much of the U.S. West and North this week and has put more than 40 million people across 22 states under winter weather alerts Tuesday.

Post Malone to headline Salt Lake music festival; Les Claypool to open Red Butte series

One of Utah's own is set to headline the Hive Music Festival as it returns to the Utah State Fairpark later this year.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for US, Canadian workers

Home Depot says it's investing $1 billion in wage increases for its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers. The Atlanta-based home improvement chain said Tuesday that every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month.

New Utah budget estimates 'flat': What tax cuts are coming?

State officials released revised revenue estimates for the state's upcoming fiscal year, leaving state revenue projections essentially "flat" from estimates released at the end of 2022.

Snow totals top 2 feet in valleys after massive snowstorm

Snow totals topped 2 feet in some Utah cities and peaked even higher in Utah's mountains after a massive snowstorm dropped a heavy blanket of the white stuff across much of the state over the past 24 hours.

Moab conservationist arrested after months of threats, discovery of guns, drugs, police say

A Moab man was arrested after allegedly making months of threats against city leaders and local businesses, and the discovery of multiple weapons and drugs in his house, police say.

Have You Seen This? Lemons on the turf, a 'thicc six' and the best of the XFL's return

The latest iteration of the XFL kicked off this weekend with some fans throwing lemons on the field.

'Unabashedly conservative,' this new Utah lawmaker brings a respectful approach to legislating

Utah state Rep. Jay Cobb Jr., R-South Jordan, is one of 17 freshman representatives this legislative session.

Save big on ski tickets and lessons during the best winter in years with Snowbasin's mid-season sale

No one should be missing out on these conditions, so Snowbasin is offering up huge savings on lift tickets, packages, and lessons during their midseason sale.

How can Cedar City reduce traffic congestion amid growth? Residents asked to share input.

Cedar City is partnering with the Utah Department of Transportation and Iron County to address transportation concerns in the city — and they're asking for the public's help.

Offseason of football changes punctuated by Ephraim Banda's departure to Browns

Banda's departure comes 11 days after his announced promotion to Utah State associate head coach.

Living in pain raises your risk for dementia, study says

Chronic pain, such as arthritis, cancer or back pain, lasting for over three months, raises the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, a new study found.

Man arrested for shooting at, kicking in apartment door, police say

A 22-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police say he fired four shots at an apartment door and kicked it in.

Jazz sign Frank Jackson, Kris Dunn to 10-day contracts with team

Frank Jackson is back in the NBA, and this time he'll be very close to home.

The era of affirmative action may be over soon. How would it affect college campuses in Utah?

The Supreme Court will issue a ruling on an affirmative action case this summer. After hearings last October, the majority of justices appeared open to ending the affirmative action precedent.

Supreme Court looks at law that helped shape modern internet

The Supreme Court is taking up its first case about a federal law credited with helping create the modern internet. The law shields Google, Twitter, Facebook and other companies from lawsuits over content posted on their sites by others.

Mark Pope needs to borrow a page from Kalani Sitake's playbook — and fast

The 2022-23 season has been a challenge for BYU basketball. Next season, when Big 12 play begins, the challenges grow steeper.

What to expect as major winter storm brings wind, snow back to Utah

Nearly all of Utah is included in a winter storm warning ahead of a "major winter storm" arriving in the state Tuesday.

Patrick Kinahan: Broken NBA All-Star Game repeats as snooze fest

One predictable issue was the only blemish in otherwise spectacular NBA all-star weekend in Utah's capital city.

Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

Utahns save thousands in sales tax by registering new cars in Montana. But is it legal?

A clever way to save money, or cheating? Matt Gephardt investigates how some car buyers avoid paying taxes.

South Jordan killing tied to drug trafficking case, police say

Several men being investigated for alleged drug trafficking have been linked to the killing of a man whose body was found in the trunk of his burning car in November, police say.

Church settles case with SEC over financial reporting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to pay a $5 million offer of settlement for past financial reporting practices in an order released Tuesday by the SEC.

1 in 3 parents give fever-reducing medicine when it may not be needed, new poll says

Many parents turn quickly to fever-reducing medication when their children begin to show signs of a fever, but pediatricians are warning that may not be needed.

United Airlines introduces a new family seating policy

United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the airline announced on Monday.

Utah home-schoolers thrive with more resources than ever

It's hard to deny the benefits of home schooling throughout Utah, when looking at the many resources available to home-educated students.

A wasted world: Single-use plastic recycling lags far behind production

An international report found efforts to recycle single-use plastic waste are failing miserably, creating more oceanic waste and material buried in landfills.

Is your retirement income protected if the economy tanks? 6 steps you can take

Filing for Social Security could be one of the most important financial decisions of your life.

Unaffordable Utah: Shift your budget to combat inflation

After battling high inflation for nearly two years and a roller coaster of gas prices, experts say it's time for Utahns to make some budget shifts to survive the persistent higher prices.

Utah State grad offering world-class cookies, cakes, gelato at bakery near Utah-Idaho border

Just two minutes from Interstate 15, between the Utah-Idaho border and Pocatello, is a bakery that couples the world's finest ingredients and the craftsmanship of an engineer.

Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is suspending its participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States.

Utah's Zion and Arches among most-filmed national parks in US

Both Zion and Arches are in the top 10 of the most-filmed U.S. national parks.