St. George city council discusses reclaiming 'abandoned' cemetery plots

The 1980s was the last time the city of St. George reclaimed cemetery plots that were considered to be abandoned after going unused for decades. Now city officials are looking at doing the same with unused plots purchased prior to 1963.

Wyoming bat skeletons are oldest known, shed light on evolution of flying mammals

The two oldest-known fossil skeletons of bats, unearthed in southwestern Wyoming and dating to at least 52 million years ago, are providing insight into the early evolution of these flying mammals — today represented by more than 1,400 species.

The US COVID-19 emergency is ending. What happens now?

Is it time to start treating COVID-19 like just another illness?

Dead birds get new life: New Mexico researchers develop taxidermy bird drones

Scientists in New Mexico are giving dead birds a new life with an unconventional approach to wildlife research.

China wants to start using moon soil to build bricks for lunar bases this decade

China wants to start building a lunar base using soil from the moon in five years, Chinese media reported, with the ambitious plan kicking off as soon as this decade.

How does Salt Lake City stack up to Major League Baseball expansion competition?

Here's a look at how Salt Lake City compares to the possible field of others seeking a Major League Baseball team right now.

Born in Utah, meet the health shake that's improving on the keto diet

A bit of education — and understanding that it can take up to a few weeks to feel better on the new diet — will make all the difference for new and current keto followers.

City: Schwarzenegger repaired utility trench, not a pothole

The Los Angeles Department of Public Works says Southern California Gas Company had covered the trench with temporary asphalt after pipeline work in January.

3 teens honored by fire department for helping unresponsive man

Firefighters honored three teens this week after they helped rescue an unresponsive 61-year-old man at Idaho's Heise Hot Springs.

Shooting at Alabama birthday party kills 4 people, wounds 28

A high school senior who had signed to play college football was celebrating at his sister's 16th birthday party Saturday night in Alabama when gunfire killed him and three other people and wounded several others.

State officials encourage Utahns to know their risk by checking Utah flood risk maps

In an effort to empower Utahns who want to know the risk of flooding in their neighborhood, officials with the Division of Emergency Management have been actively preparing and updating flood risk information on their website.

Have You Seen This? How they make ice cream cake

Few things are as delightful as a cake that already has the ice cream in it.

Africa needs more help with climate change, debt and food crises

Africa is struggling with the triple shock of rising debt burdens, an ongoing food crisis and climate change fallout and needs more help from international institutions and wealthy nations to cope, African finance ministers said on Saturday.

The next generation of paddlers, local high school students form pickleball clubs

As pickleball's popularity surges throughout Utah, local teens are picking up paddles and forming clubs at some Region 10 high schools in St. George.

Lehi woman says con artist used cancer diagnosis to hook her in a scam

Someone on Facebook said there was a way to apply for a grant to help with cancer bills. It was a scam.

DA: Suspect in killing of Cash App founder planned attack

San Francisco prosecutors say the tech consultant charged with the killing of Cash App founder Bob Lee planned the attack.

'Overall Wednesday' started at USU, now spreading to other countries

Two cousins at Utah State University started what they're calling "Overall Wednesday," as a fun way to unite students — now it's gaining footholds across the globe.

Hot dog diehards can now get married at the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile for free

The Wienermobile is becoming a Weddingmobile — at least for a few days.

Video: Could you beat up a grizzly bear? Dire lessons from recent attacks

A hazardous narrative made its way across the globe following recent grizzly bear attacks that could lead to tragedy if these dire lessons go unheeded.

Montana lawmakers vote to completely ban TikTok in the state

Montana became the first U.S. state on Friday to pass legislation banning TikTok on all personal devices, sending a bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte prohibiting TikTok from operating within state lines and barring app stores from offering TikTok for downloads.

Longtime broadcaster in eastern Idaho to host new Sunday radio program

With script in hand, Jay Hildebrandt begins recording as he stands behind the mic and introduces himself as the host of a new radio program, Sunday Blessings, set to launch on May 7.

Waiting for a housing market crash could cost you

If you were hoping for a drastic change to current conditions, the only bubble that's about to burst is your own. Here's why the market isn't likely to crash anytime soon.

Should parents decide what their kids do online? These states think so

In the future, when teenagers want to sign up for an account on Facebook or Instagram, they may first need to ask their parent or guardian to give their consent to the social media companies.

Utah County commissioners approve another pay raise in attempt to meet market level

The Utah County Commission approved salary increases of about $11,000 along with raises for other elected officials. They say the raises are meant to help bring pay up to market level.