Drought drastically reduced in Utah, much of the West this winter

As of Oct. 1 last year, 73% of land in the Southwest was in some sort of drought. Flash forward to April and only 27% of that same region was impacted by drought.

Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant

A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government's use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires. Environmentalists have sued the U.S. Forest Service over waterways being polluted with the potentially toxic red slurry that's dropped from aircraft. Forest Service officials have acknowledged more than 200 cases of retardant landing in water.

Dying patients protest looming telehealth crackdown

A proposed Drug Enforcement Agency rule aimed at cracking down on prescriptions for dangerous drugs has spurred a backlash from dying patients and those who care for them.

Limit access to most secret US documents, Senate intel panel head says

Too many people have access to the U.S. government's closest secrets and a central entity should oversee the classification process, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Sunday, addressing leaks of documents in an online chat group.

Report: Northern Utah has some of the country's worst ozone, particulate pollution

Though there was noticeably less winter inversion along the Wasatch Front this year due to the historically wet winter, Utah's air quality still ranks among the country's worst.

Getting fit for Spring? This powerful health and weight loss shake has its roots in Utah

Joel Bikman and his scientist brother, the co-founders of an innovative new health and weight loss company, are using the latest science to help set the record straight to help people get much healthier.

Unprepared for long war, US Army under gun to make more ammo

The lack of 155 mm shells has alarmed U.S. military planners, who see it as a critical shortage. A historic factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania is one of just two sites in the U.S. that make the steel bodies for the 155 mm howitzer rounds that the U.S. is rushing to Ukraine.

Man, 82, dies in skiing collision at Snowbasin

A man died after a collision with another skier at Snowbasin Resort on Sunday.

Swedish wish: Swedes' support for hosting 2030 Olympics may be good news for Utah's bid

Sweden's potential bid for the 2030 Winter Games just got a big boost, along with some encouragement from the leader of the committee trying to bring the Olympics back to Utah.

Ex-Disney employee allegedly shot videos up women's skirts

A former Walt Disney World employee has allegedly told investigators that he surreptitiously shot videos up the skirts and dresses of more than 500 female guests at the Florida theme park over the past six years.

A look at some key testimony from 2nd week of Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial

A look back at some of the key testimony from the second week of testimony in the high-profile Boise murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell.

Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround plans.

Have You Seen This? Northern lights on vivid display in time-lapse video

After seeing this video, I think Coldfoot, Alaska, might be my bucket list location for viewing the northern lights.

What you need to know about planning the perfect St. George vacation

If you haven't booked a vacation in St. George recently this red rock paradise offers everything you could possibly want for your next family getaway or weekend retreat.

Return to pandemic hunger levels could signal economic fragility

As economists and investors scour data on inflation, jobs, housing, banking and other bellwether indicators to determine whether the United States is headed for a recession, a visit to the nation's largest food-bank warehouse offers some ominous clues.

How premarital sex could impact your marriage

The long-term romantic aspirations of most young single U.S. adults and the message they probably get about premarital sex are at odds.

Draper community helps neighboring landslide homes evacuate

The Draper community came together Saturday after a neighborhood was rocked by an overnight landslide that destroyed two homes.

Perspective: The walk in the Salt Lake City airport is long. But it's not the worst

It's a long walk, yes. But compared to other airports, it's actually pretty great.

How Keith Johnson became Salt Lake Bees' all-time winningest manager

Keith Johnson became the Salt Lake Bees' all-time winningest manager this month. It's a journey that unofficially started in the same dugout he now oversees.

Back to Basics: What one Utah driver's ed teacher wants you to know

As more drivers hit the road and take advantage of the warmer weather, UDOT officials say we can't lose sight of Utah's zero fatalities goal. That's why educators and safety advocates are taking a new approach called "Back to Basics."

Guns belonging to Las Vegas massacre shooter destroyed, property sold

The estate of Stephen Paddock, the gambler who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, has been sold off by court order and the proceeds will be evenly divided among the loved ones of the victims he killed in Las Vegas in 2017, an attorney for the victims said.

Utah Geological Survey monitoring 100 landslide locations across the state

From snowfall to flooding, rockfall and landslides, Utah Geological Survey geologists have a big job to do, monitoring dozens of landslide locations throughout the state.

What does new federal guidance on transgender students' participation in sports mean for Utah?

Proposed changes in federal rules regarding transgender students' participation in sports drew a sharp rebuke from the sponsor of legislation passed by the Utah Legislature that sought to enact a ban on transgender girls participating in girls sports.

All US embassy staff evacuated from war-torn Sudan

The U.S. military evacuated American government personnel from Khartoum, President Joe Biden said on Saturday, adding that Washington is suspending operations at its embassy there as fighting between Sudan's rival commanders continued.

Tesla wins bellwether trial over Autopilot car crash

A California state court jury on Friday handed Tesla a sweeping win, finding the electric vehicle maker's Autopilot feature did not fail in what appeared to be the first trial related to a crash involving the partially automated driving software.

Burger King's secret weapon against McDonald's is the Whopper

When Burger King launched a new marketing campaign late last year with a little jingle to support the Whopper, Tom Curtis was initially skeptical.

These are some of Utah's strangest laws

Some of these are so unusual, you might think they're made up. Rest assured, each of these is officially in Utah law books.

3 Utah high school students recognized in national business competition

Utah students in a national business competition placed first and third and another received an honorable mention out of a pool of 398 student pitches from across the country.