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'It was wild': Dangerous winds rip up trees in Sandy

03/10/2023 10:25pm
High winds blew across the northern part of Utah Thursday night into Friday morning, knocking down trees and causing power outages.

Inmate found dead in Washington County jail

03/10/2023 10:05pm
An inmate was found dead at the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility, and authorities have preliminarily ruled the man's death a suicide.

Twitter could have a new rival — a platform created by Meta

03/10/2023 9:31pm
Facebook-parent Meta is exploring building a new, standalone platform for sharing text updates, the company confirmed to CNN on Friday, in what could mark the most high-profile new contender to take on Twitter as it falters under Elon Musk.

Woman who started Sandy apartment complex fire was trying to go viral, charges say

03/10/2023 8:57pm
A Sandy woman who investigators say may have mental health issues was charged Friday with arson in connection with a fire at an apartment complex in Sandy that left six units uninhabitable.

What is a sovereign citizen? The movement highlighted in a Farmington police shooting

03/10/2023 8:28pm
Sovereign citizens belong to a fringe political movement that believes the federal government holds no jurisdiction over them and that they do not have to abide by U.S. or state laws.

Scientists find a way to suck up carbon pollution, turn it into baking soda and store it in the oceans

03/10/2023 8:07pm
Scientists have set out a way to suck planet-heating carbon pollution from the air, turn it into sodium bicarbonate and store it in oceans, according to a new paper.

Review: Is 'Champions' worth a trip to the theater?

03/10/2023 7:34pm
While "Champions" is far from perfect, it's hard not to like it. Here are some reasons I really enjoyed the film and a few reasons I think it missed the mark.

Primary Children's Hospital now has a pantry where patients can get needed food

03/10/2023 7:04pm
Primary Children's Hospital opened Primary Pantry, an area where patients and their families in need can get food that will benefit their health.

Talen Horton-Tucker hasn't been a point guard — until now

03/10/2023 6:33pm
Talen Horton-Tucker has never been a point guard in the NBA. The Jazz are asking him to be one as they close the season.

US says intelligence shows Russia stirring unrest in Moldova

03/10/2023 6:32pm
The White House says U.S. intelligence officials have determined that people with ties to the Russian intelligence community are planning to stage protests in Moldova in hopes of toppling the Moldovan government.

The seismic impact of Silicon Valley Bank's failure is rocking Silicon Slopes companies in Utah

03/10/2023 5:50pm
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. seized assets of California-based Silicon Valley Bank on Friday, reacting to a customer run on the bank that left its balance books teetering.

2,000 Utah student-athletes hear from Nintendo's Bowser on MAR10 Day at eSports Celebration

03/10/2023 5:07pm
Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser returned to his alma mater to help kick off the Ken Garff eSports Spring Celebration at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

One of Silicon Valley's top banks fails; assets are seized

03/10/2023 4:58pm
Regulators have seized the assets of one of Silicon Valley's top banks, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the financial crisis almost 15 years ago.

30-foot deep avalanche cleared from US 189; Provo Canyon reopened

03/10/2023 4:52pm
An avalanche near Bridal Veil Falls shut down U.S. 189 in Provo Canyon Friday. Crews worked all night to clear the road of the slide and the highway has reopened.

Former Juab County clerk under investigation for alleged 'election offenses'

03/10/2023 4:04pm
Former Juab County Clerk/Auditor Alaina E. Lofgran is under investigation for alleged election misconduct during her time in office.

Have You Seen This? Just a Michigan resident walking on water

03/10/2023 3:33pm
This would be an amazing way to see Lake Superior.

Utah among 18 states where it's cheaper to build than buy a home

03/10/2023 3:01pm
Utah is one of only 18 U.S. states where it is cheaper to build a house than buy one, coming in as the fourth most cost-effective state, by saving homebuilders an average of $97,000.

2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus test drive review

03/10/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
It almost feels like a redundant addition to the Mazda lineup — until you drive it. It's so good, this new offering might be the best crossover yet.

What kind of snow damage does insurance cover?

03/10/2023 2:31pm
A home in Park City is one of the many Utah homes left damaged by this long winter. An ice dam pushed water up under the shingles and caused part of the ceiling to come crashing down.

While determined to leave, Kyle Van Noy is glad he decided to stay at BYU

03/10/2023 2:30pm - PARTNER
The former BYU great opens up about his time playing for the Cougars, life in the NFL and new priorities.

Researchers say this blood test can help determine if you have anxiety

03/10/2023 2:05pm
Do you worry too much about different things? Are you easily annoyed or irritable? Do you have trouble relaxing?

La Niña has ended and El Niño will form during hurricane season, forecasters say

03/10/2023 1:32pm
After three consecutive years of an unusually stubborn pattern, La Niña has officially ended and El Niño is on the way, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

AI is an amazing tool. But will it supercharge the spread of 'fake news'?

03/10/2023 1:16pm
Generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT could make it harder to identify misinformation, and news consumers will need to be more skeptical than ever.

Utah avalanche forecasters warn of roof avalanches

03/10/2023 1:06pm
Avalanche forecasters warned about an increased risk of roof avalanches Thursday, ahead of a storm that was expected to bring warmer temperatures, strong winds and rain to Utah.

FDA approves new nasal spray to treat migraine headaches in adults

03/10/2023 12:32pm
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new nasal spray as a rapid treatment for migraine pain in adults, Pfizer said.

11 officers were justified in killing man during chaotic police shootout, DA says

03/10/2023 12:09pm
An investigation has found that 11 police officers involved in a Taylorsville shootout with a wanted gang member in December 2021 were legally justified in killing him.

Jeremiah 'The Bull' Evans says attempt to change business model 'has not been successful'

03/10/2023 12:01pm
In February 2022, an eyebrow raising summit called Alpha Con came to Salt Lake City, hosted by Jeremiah Evans, the Utah-based entrepreneur who calls himself "The Bull."

NASA tracks newly discovered asteroid that has 'small chance' of hitting Earth in 2046

03/10/2023 11:33am
A newly discovered asteroid roughly the size of an Olympic swimming pool has a "small chance" of colliding with Earth in 23 years, with a potential impact on Valentine's Day in 2046, according to NASA.

Daybell cases have cost Idaho taxpayers over $3.6M so far

03/10/2023 11:33am
The criminal cases against Chad and Lori Daybell have cost Idaho taxpayers over $3.6 million thus far, according to a public records request filed by EastIdahoNews.com.

Ex-Navajo President Zah, guided by love for people, dies

03/10/2023 11:04am
Peterson Zah, who guided one of the largest Native American tribes in the U.S. through a politically tumultuous time, has died.

Romney, Lee say Biden's budget wrong for country

03/10/2023 10:41am
President Joe Biden released a $6.8 trillion budget Thursday that includes large tax increases on wealthy families and businesses and lays out Biden's spending priorities.

Man threatened people at gunpoint at 3 Salt Lake businesses, police say

03/10/2023 9:51am
A man was arrested Thursday after police say he pointed a gun and threatened employees at three Salt Lake businesses in the same area.

Speeding ticket leads to discovery of $500K worth of marijuana, UHP says

03/10/2023 9:29am
The Utah Highway Patrol made another large drug bust on Thursday resulting from a minor traffic stop in southern Utah.

Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions in the killings of his wife and son, court filing says

03/10/2023 9:00am
Former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh will appeal his convictions and sentences for the 2021 murders of his wife and son, his defense team said Thursday in a three-page court filing.

So you want to be in the pictures? Costner movie casting extras in Washington County

03/10/2023 8:40am
Amid Washington County's majestic mountains and red desert canyons, residents can join Kevin Costner's "Horizon, an American Saga" film as background actors this spring.

South Salt Lake dog day care shut down due to 'potentially unsafe conditions'

03/10/2023 8:18am
A South Salt Lake dog day care has been shut down by the city over allegations of unsafe conditions and potential public health hazards.

Vital aqueducts in Utah get a $50M boost from lawmakers

03/10/2023 8:05am
The Great Salt Lake dominated the 2023 legislative session, but lawmakers also spent money on vital water projects in Utah, including dollars to help fix aging aqueducts.

New treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

03/10/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Get Gephardt helps man fight for $1,000 gift card order that vanished

03/10/2023 7:39am
James Pearl said he never received the $1,000 worth of gift cards, which he bought directly from American Express as Christmas gifts for his kids.

Friend warned police Americans feared missing in Mexico

03/10/2023 7:19am
The frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive by a cartel in Mexico during a kidnapping that left two dead came after a fifth person who traveled with the group to Texas called police there.

US adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed's rate hikes

03/10/2023 7:01am
America's employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January's huge gain but easily enough to keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively to fight inflation.

Doctors use radiation to treat Utah man's heart condition, saving him from needing a transplant

03/10/2023 6:26am
A new medical procedure, using radiation given to cancer patients to treat a heart condition, was able to save a Utah man's life without requiring a heart transplant.

Taylor Funk, Utah State shoot past New Mexico to advance to MW semis

03/10/2023 12:40am
In front of a New Mexico heavy crowd, Taylor Funk opened with Utah State's first 16 points as the Aggies' offense was too much for the Lobos to handle.