Runnin' Utes' late push falls short as No. 4 Bruins pull away for 78-71 win

UCLA controlled a 16-point lead and Utah looked dead in the water midway through the second half.

'To know Conly was to love him': Young Hurricane High hiker remembered

Southern Utah and Southern Nevada communities have been remembering the life of the teenager who died after a tragic incident while hiking Saturday on the Hurricane overlook by state Route 59.

Supercomputers in cars? Google partners with carmaker

Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday it has teamed up with Google on navigation and will offer "supercomputer-like performance" in every car with automated driving sensors as it seeks to compete with Tesla and Chinese newcomers.

A change of routine and mindset helped Lauri Markkanen score 43 in Jazz OT win

Call him Lauri Legend.

Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

Russia has launched a rescue ship for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride sprang a dangerous leak at the International Space Station. The new, empty Soyuz capsule should arrive at the orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan.

US labor market resilient; inflation hotter in fourth quarter

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to a persistently tight labor market, and further fueling fears that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than anticipated.

Idaho lawmaker proposes ban on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

Idaho lawmakers are looking at criminalizing the use of mRNA vaccines, the technology in most COVID-19 shots.

'I'm the one that's blessed': Southern Utah surrogate fulfills a couple's dream of parenthood

As a wife and mother of two prepares to become a surrogate for the second time, she wants people to know how beautiful the experience is and what it means for those unable to have children of their own.

US Supreme Court's 'major questions' test may doom Biden student debt plan

The finances of many Americans are in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears arguments Tuesday in appeals by President Joe Biden's administration of lower court rulings blocking his plan to cancel $430 billion in student debt.

Alissa Pili leads No. 8 Utah to rout of California

Alissa Pili scored 26 points and Jenna Johnson added 21 to help No. 8 Utah beat California 101-76.

'Active learning. Active life': Utah Tech celebrates 10 years as university

Utah Tech University commemorated its 10-year anniversary of having university status with a celebration Thursday at the Holland Centennial Commons building on the school's campus.

Mitt Romney says US can't appear 'wobbly' in support of Ukraine

As Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine hits the one-year mark, two Utah senators debate if the U.S. should continue sending financial support to Ukraine.

Attorneys allege Kyle Rittenhouse evading civil lawsuit over Wisconsin shooting

Attorneys for a man shot and injured by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020 are asking a federal judge to give them more time to serve Rittenhouse with a civil lawsuit, alleging that he is purposefully trying to evade them.

Probation ordered for Utah County man in scheme to steal millions from government

A Cedar Hills man involved in a scheme to fraudulently obtain a $99 million contract from the government has been ordered to serve probation.

Alligator pulled from NYC lake had swallowed bathtub stopper

Authorities say the alligator that was rescued from a chilly lake in New York City over the weekend had swallowed a bathtub stopper.

Utah lawmaker releases bill similar to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

A bill similar to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law was unveiled in Utah which prohibits "discussion that an educator or other adult leads" on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Layton man found dead hours after his car was found crashed in northern Utah

Utah troopers responded to a crash in snowy conditions early Wednesday in northern Utah to find an empty car. More than 10 hours later, the body of the driver, a Layton man, was found a half-mile away.

Judge to issue ruling on whether to separate Chad and Lori Daybell cases

A judge will issue a written decision on whether Chad and Lori Daybell's trial will be severed, and the couple's mental health will not be used as they try to convince a jury of their innocence.

2023 wedding trends to copy

Planning a wedding in 2023? These are a few of the hottest trends that you should consider for your big day.

R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence

A federal judge has handed singer R. Kelly a 20-year prison sentence for his Chicago convictions of child pornography and the enticement of minors for sex.

Romney, Lee unlikely to support legislation protecting those brought into U.S. illegally as children

A bill introduced in Congress earlier this month would protect immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children, often referred to as "Dreamers." But Utah's senators are unlikely to support the legislation.

Have You Seen This? Jim Harbaugh helps police officer clear road after storm

An Ann Arbor police officer was attempting to clear a road from a fallen tree when he got help from a surprising source: Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh.

Utah bill to remove police reporting requirement for abortion stalls in committee

Senators voted down a proposal that would have allowed women who became pregnant after being raped to qualify for an abortion without reporting the rape to police.

No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes

Draft U.S. rules would allow soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as "milk" to keep using the name.

Americans have a collective $21B in unspent gift cards

Some people love them, some people hate them. Worse, a large number of us who receive them on special occasions are indifferent to them, or even forget about them entirely.

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 years for rape, sexual assault

A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model.

Driver killed in weather-related crash on I-15

A man getting onto I-15 was killed Wednesday when he lost control of his car in the snow, troopers say.

Opinion: Making sense of church, SEC settlement over a technical violation

The investment adviser for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ensign Peak Advisors, failed to file accurate 13F forms over a 22-year period.

Jurors can hear about meth in driver charged with killing 2 young boys, judge rules

A Utah judge ruled Thursday that blood test results from a man charged with causing a crash that killed two 3-year-old boys playing together in an Eagle Mountain corral can be used in his trial.

Turkey steps up rebuilding plans as quake toll nears 50,000

Turkey has stepped up plans to house victims of the devastating earthquake which struck its border region with Syria, the interior minister said, as the combined death toll in the two countries crept toward 50,000.

Not over yet: Where in Utah snow advisories, warnings remain in place

While the brunt of a massive storm system has passed through most of Utah, there are still lingering weather impacts in the state expected Thursday and Friday.

BYU senior transfers left mark on basketball program in transition

George will be one of two seniors honored during a Senior Night ceremony Saturday, though neither started their career at BYU, including Coastal Carolina transfer Rudi Williams.

Video shows 100-year-old tree fall, just missing teenager in Layton

A Layton family was grateful that no one was hurt when a giant willow tree crashed to the ground and narrowly missed the homeowner's grandson.

Utah bill to legalize medical 'magic mushrooms' fails

A Utah bill that would narrowly legalize medical psilocybin — more commonly known as "magic mushrooms" — has hit a dead end.

NPR to cut 10% of its staff, 'a major loss' for the public radio network, CEO says

National Public Radio will lay off 10% of its staff after projecting a $30 million budget shortfall, NPR's chief executive John Lansing wrote in a memo to staff Wednesday.

Illegal window tint leads to big drug bust in southern Utah

UHP troopers in southern Utah found nearly 40 pounds of methamphetamine inside a car that was pulled over because its windows were too dark.

Ex-NFL player recovers after saving his kids from drowning

A former NFL running back says he's on the road to recovery after he nearly died while saving his two children from drowning in the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle.

Deep snow covers Daybreak family's exhaust vents, causing heat to shut off

Deep snow in the Daybreak community shut off the heating system in at least one home, but the reason might surprise you.

Utah bill allows student-athletes to wear religious, modest uniforms

Two high school athletes who faced discrimination in sports because of religious attire, spoke to support a bill that would allow them to wear religious attire when they compete.

Utah expert HR tech company explains why it's essential to offboard employees

With businesses conducting layoffs across various sectors, BambooHR, a Lindon-based software company, explains it's vital for business leaders to make sure employee reductions are made responsibly.

Utahn convicted in child porn case accused of attacking escort

A man convicted recently of possessing child pornography is now accused of kidnapping and assaulting an escort.

Teenager jumps into action, saves man having heart attack at local gym

A routine visit to Planet Fitness in Idaho Falls earlier this month turned into a night Grace Pontzer will never forget.

Brutal winter storm causes widespread power outages, travel disruptions across US

A brutal winter storm that trapped drivers on icy roads, blacked out hundreds of thousands of homes, grounded airplanes and closed schools across much of the country is now poised to slam California.

Utah Indian Child Welfare Act bill passes committee

Lawmakers voted to advance a bill that would offer legal protections for Native American children during adoption and foster care processes.