Pamela Atkinson Day recognizes woman for life of service in Utah

Pamela Atkinson has devoted her life to caring for and helping Utahns experiencing poverty and homelessness.

Maile O'Keefe breaks all-time beam record as Red Rocks score season-high 198.550

Maile O'Keefe's perfect score capped off another night where the Red Rocks' beam team delivered and proved its nation-leading talent.

West Valley man sentenced to life in prison for 'brutal, cold-blooded' murder

Jayson Chase, 42, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2019 murder of Angela Montoya.

University to raze house where Idaho students were killed

University of Idaho officials say the house where four students were stabbed to death in November will be demolished.

Here's how Utah is spending your money

Republican legislative leaders released final budget recommendations for the state's coming fiscal year, allocating more than $5.1 billion for spending requests and tax cuts.

Rep. Romero says diverse communities 'exhausted' of bills challenging diversity, inclusion efforts

During a House Education Committee meeting Friday, Rep. Angela Romero said diverse communities are tired of bills challenging diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Utah State Prison using short-term fixes to improve safety, but staffing still an issue

Administrators from the Utah State Prison have an update on measures taken at the prison to improve safety for officers, but they admit the staffing shortage is still an issue.

Not enough data to support multiple annual COVID boosters, CDC advisers say

There is not sufficient evidence to recommend more than one COVID-19 booster shot a year for older people and those with weakened immune systems, an expert advisory group to the CDC said on Friday.

Equality Utah reaches compromise over HB550, says bill is no longer 'Don't Say Gay'

Lawmakers posted an amendment to HB550 Friday that removes the language that would have banned discussions on sexual orientation or gender identity in K-3 classrooms.

RSL needs to score more goals in 2023, so can it deliver?

RSL scored the sixth-fewest goals in MLS last season with 43, averaging just 1.3 goals per game. The team struggled to score last season, and it's no secret.

Utah forecasters warn of elevated avalanche risk with more storm chances on horizon

Avalanche forecasters said additional chances for snow were likely to keep the risk elevated over the next few days.

Bird flu: 11-year-old girl dies, experts say it's not going away

An 11-year-old Cambodian girl died from bird flu on Wednesday, the first known human infection in that country since 2014, officials said.

Russian Nobel laureate calls out his country's corruption on anniversary of war with Ukraine

Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov spoke out against Russian media control and censorship Friday at Utah Valley University on the one-year anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine.

Have You Seen This? It's called a roundabout, not an overabout

The fastest way from Point A to Point B is a straight line, but that route might get a little bumpy.

Why it's important to recognize your risk for heart disease 

February is National Heart Month and heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States for both men and women. But there are some ways that you can change your lifestyle to help prevent it.

Utah's snowpack benefits from massive storm — and there's more on the way

Utah's statewide snowpack jumped by nearly 1½ inches as a result of the record-breaking storm system that impacted all of the state.

Six years in, Warriors rugby team proud to be 'Utah built'

Utah is trying to build its Major League Rugby franchise around a slogan of "Utah Built," the club explains in one of its newest marketing campaigns.

A 2030 Olympics in Ukraine? That was the hope before Russia invaded

Before the Russian invasion, Ukraine was readying a bid for a Winter Games as soon as 2030, hoping to transform the Carpathian Mountains into the Alps of Eastern Europe.

Herriman social media influencer arrested, accused of domestic violence

A Utah social media influencer with 4 million followers has been arrested and accused of causing injury to her child during a domestic violence incident, police said.

New online superstore surpasses Amazon and Walmart to become most downloaded app in US

A new online shopping platform linked to one of China's top retailers has quickly become the most downloaded app in the United States, surpassing Amazon and Walmart. Now it's looking to capitalize from an appearance on America's biggest stage.

Salt Lake County residents, legislators fear bill would allow Parleys Canyon mine to grow

Some Salt Lake County residents and state representatives of the region are pushing back against a proposed bill they say would allow for excessive mining in Parleys Canyon.

Do Charles and Shaq even know about Classic Skating?

There's plenty to do in Salt Lake City in February! Here is a nonexhaustive list of some of the best activities for the colder months.

'I'm not dead': Woman's pension restored after Get Gephardt investigation

A woman previously falsely declared as dead finally received a reinstated pension.

New 'Lord of the Rings' movie series in the works at Warner Bros.

It is one of the most beloved movie series of all time, but Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy only scratched the surface of the rich world of Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books after backlash

Publisher Penguin Random House says it will publish "classic" unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl's children's novels, after criticism of cuts and rewrites intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.

Warnings, tickets issued to parked cars preventing plowing efforts in West Jordan

Snowplow drivers and police are making a plea for people to move their cars off of the road. In West Jordan, police officers spent Thursday sending that message in person.

Air fryer recall: 2 million Cosori air fryers recalled because of fire hazard

Roughly 2 million Cosori air fryers have been recalled because they pose a possible fire risk.

Residents of Draper still digging out from massive storm

The Pratt family has spent the past two days digging out of their Draper home.

Changing how you sleep can add almost 5 years to your life, study finds

Want to live longer? Then prioritize sleep in your life: Following five good sleep habits added nearly five years to a man's life expectancy and almost 2.5 years to a woman's life, a new study found.

Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary

Ukraine's president has pledged to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber first anniversary of the Russian invasion that he called "the longest day of our lives."

Should you go to the ER for a urinary tract infection?

Millions of patients visit the emergency room for urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year, but research shows that most of these emergency visits are unnecessary.

Utah bill seeks to help first-time homebuyers

A bill making its way through the Utah Legislature would create a first-time homebuyer assistance program.

Some Utah communities are now worrying about floods

The snow seems to keep on coming and that's why many communities in Utah are already preparing for the chance of a busy flooding season.

Inflation surprisingly rose in January, according to the Fed's preferred gauge

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge heated up unexpectedly in January, showing the continued strength of the U.S. economy — and that rising prices won't be so easily defeated.

US mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade

The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism was at least three times higher in the last decade than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.

Should Utah school library books have a rating system?

Utah public schools would be required to use a rating system for books and other instructional materials under legislation now before the Utah House of Representatives.

Walker Kessler hit his first 3, but it wasn't the most memorable play from the rookie

Will Hardy didn't wait to be asked; he knew the questions were going to come after he shockingly drew something up to get Walker Kessler a 3-point shot.