'His life mattered': Descendants of Topaz inmates remember man killed 80 years ago

Descendants of Topaz War Relocation Center inmates are remembering the life of a man who was killed 80 years ago this month with ceremonies Friday and Saturday.

'Super boll' of celebrations: Washington city's Cotton Days explores past, present, future

The weather is warming in Washington and bolls of pride are swelling as residents prepare to celebrate Cotton Days in memory of the city's early struggles farming cotton in the desert.

Crews working 12-hour shifts to clear Salt Lake County streams

Public works and road crews all over the Wasatch Front are working long days trying to reduce the impact on property when the runoff really gets rolling.

Autopsy report shows teen was sick days before she died at Utah treatment center, attorney says

An autopsy report for Taylor Goodridge, a teenage girl who died while staying at a residential treatment facility for troubled teens in Hurricane, shows she was sick for 12 days before her death, according to an attorney.

'This isn't about taking jobs away': Cox again calls for immigration reform

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox once again stressed the need for immigration reform.

Early morning fire destroys wing of Idaho high school

An early morning fire destroyed part of a large high school in the southern Idaho city of Pocatello on Friday.

Washington County conservation committee takes next steps on raven mitigation

With an unsustainable number of juvenile tortoises dying, the Washington County Habitat Conservation Advisory Committee got the ball rolling on raven mitigation after years of research.

Cottonwood Heights councilman dies at 65

Cottonwood Heights City Councilman Doug Petersen, 65, passed away Thursday following a short battle with cancer.

Utes football partners with newly announced Utah Crimson Collective to enhance recruiting

The University of Utah partnered with the newly announced Utah Crimson Collective to boost NIL efforts for the football players.

'Dirty drinks' driving growth: Swig celebrates 50th location

Swig's "50 for 50" event Friday featured 50-cent drinks and cookies to celebrate the 50th store location opening next week. Founder Nicole Tanner said focusing on her core values has been instrumental to the company's success.

Lyft gears up to make 'significant' layoffs under new CEO

Lyft is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees. The cuts are coming just days after new CEO David Risher began steering the ride-hailing service with an eye to drive down costs.

Vandals target home of Utah senator who sponsored ban on transgender surgeries for minors

The home of a Utah state senator who sponsored a bill that bans transgender surgeries for children and teens was vandalized Thursday, drawing criticism from LGBTQ advocates and a conservative group alike.

Ron DeSantis looking to rebound at Utah GOP convention

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to be slipping nationally as a potential presidential primary challenger to Donald Trump, but he could face a welcome crowd at the Utah Republican Convention on Saturday.

Artificial intelligence chatbot Google Bard can now help write software code

Alphabet Inc.'s Google said on Friday it will update Bard, its generative artificial intelligence chatbot, to help people write code to develop software, as the tech giant plays catch-up in a fast-moving race on AI technology.

USU professor trying to solve wild horse overpopulation problem

Utah State University professor Terry Messmer explains that the animals are not native and they're exhausting the resources for other animals and themselves.

5 reasons you should consider buying your next vehicle online

Online car buying has taken off in popularity in recent years, and there are no signs of slowing. And it makes sense. Online car buying is convenient and easy.

Have You Seen This? Pizza delivery driver trips fleeing suspect, ends police chase

Pizza guy steps in to help the fuzz.

Why this new apartment complex may be a 'catalyst' to Salt Lake City's next growth zone

A new 153-unit apartment complex is set to make one Salt Lake City's fastest-growing sections more residential.

Labor Department recovers $167K from Utah restaurant that failed to pay overtime

Jurassic Street Tacos has been ordered by the U.S. Department of Labor to pay $167,000 in back wages and damages to 56 employees that it denied overtime, the department announced.

Why you won't be able to find the original COVID-19 vaccine in Utah anymore

Utah health care providers are being told to get rid of any of the original COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna they still have in stock following the federal government's decision to switch to a newer formulation.

Lee leads group of GOP lawmakers in asking for more accountability over Ukraine aid

A group of Republican lawmakers, led by Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona, sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday expressing concern over the United States' "unrestrained" aid to Ukraine as the war there enters its second year.

Tooele businesses combat spike in graffiti with murals

Police said Thursday they were investigating a spike in graffiti cases as business leaders said they were trying to combat the problem with planned artwork.

'Tate' — Utah's first certified therapy dog for first responders — makes grand debut

First responders spend their careers on the forefront of innumerable emergencies or disasters to ensure the safety and well-being of the public, but their commitment exacts a price and often wreaks havoc on their mental health.

Jobs are 'plentiful' in Utah's labor market, report says

Similar to U.S. economic activity showing little change in recent weeks, the economy of the Beehive State has remained steady, as well.

DA says police shooting death was justified, but calls for more mental health resources

Two South Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a gunman who fired at them in September, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Raising a flag: The mistakes and struggles that made Utah's state flags

In 1896, Utah had just about everything it needed as a brand-new state. Governor? Check. State Constitution? Check. State Seal? Check. A state flag? ... Well, no.

Maverik acquires over 400 stores from Midwest convenience store chain

Maverik announced Friday that it will acquire Kum & Go, a regional gas station and convenience store brand that had just entered Utah, and its more than 400 stores.

Smart gun operating on facial recognition goes on sale in US

Colorado-based Biofire Tech is taking orders for a smart gun enabled by facial recognition technology, the latest development in personalized weapons that can only be fired by verified users.

Another winter weather advisory issued for the Wasatch Mountains

The snow never stops, at least in northern Utah's mountains.

Utah congressmen join House GOP in approving transgender sports ban

The GOP-controlled House passed a bill that would place a ban on transgender athletes participating in female sports. The bill got the support of all four of Utah's congressmen.

Salt Lake City Marathon to close several roads from downtown to Murray

The upcoming 2023 Salt Lake City Marathon will cause several roads in the Salt Lake City area to close throughout Saturday. 

Potential modifications to firing mechanism of gun prompted dismissal of charges against Baldwin, sources say

New information is coming to light as to what led prosecutors to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin.

Mike Lee and Gov. Cox will be at Utah state GOP convention, while Mitt Romney will not

The Republican state convention, scheduled for Saturday, will feature a keynote address from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to announce a run for the presidency later this year.

UDOT workers brave traffic and weather to fill potholes

The maintenance crews that patch the potholes for UDOT said they've never seen the roads so badly beaten.

Learn what's important to Utah's leaders at the One Utah Summit

The One Utah Summit is a biannual event alternating between northern and southern Utah where you can network with the state's top thought leaders, learn about pressing issues, explore business opportunities and give back to the community.

Washington County community rallies around 'Tuff' boy still hospitalized after getting hit by car

The Washington County community is rallying around Crue "Tuff" Cash, who was hit by a car earlier this month and is still recovering from critical injuries.

Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now

The Supreme Court has preserved women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.

Landslide forces Layton man to leave home

Warming temperatures have caused more problems for Utah neighborhoods including a Layton home that was evacuated because of another mudslide.

Man shot, injured by West Valley police after suspected DUI stop; gun recovered by officers

A man was shot and injured by a West Valley police officer Thursday night after a suspected DUI stop where officials say they recovered a gun they believe belonged to the suspect.