Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Utah

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated during May.

Video: Rockslide closes Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon North Rim opening delayed

Heavy snowfall has forced the closure of one of Grand Canyon's most iconic trails and delayed the opening of the North Rim visitor area.

California condors in Arizona, Utah died from avian flu

Wildlife officials say 20 California condors in northern Arizona and southern Utah have died since March, and half of the endangered birds tested positive for a strain of avian flu.

2nd gunshot victim found after shots fired during soccer game at Salt Lake park

A 21-year-old man is in critical condition and another person is in serious condition after being shot Monday evening during a soccer game at 17th South River Park, police said.

US to end COVID vaccination requirements on May 11 for foreign travelers, federal workers

The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal workers on May 11, when the coronavirus public health emergency ends, the White House said on Monday.

Meet the finalists for USU president

After a nationwide search, three finalists for the next president of Utah State University were announced Monday.

Officials continue search for woman caught in Weber River

Officials are continuing the search for a women who fell into the Weber River Monday evening, although efforts have gone from search and rescue to a possible recovery.

Man taking family camping near Utah Lake hit and killed; driver criminally charged

The driver of a pickup truck who police say hit and killed a man while on a dirt road in Utah County on Friday night is now facing criminal charges.

Utah launches statewide turf grass buyback program as it seeks water-use reformation

Utah is launching a new, first-of-its-kind statewide incentive program, which helps Utah residents recover some of the costs of replacing turf grass in certain areas.

Next Silicon Slopes unicorn? Utah company Volcanic Retail emerges in the conversation

The newest Silicon Slopes success could well be Volcanic, an SaaS platform built for retail. It's like Amazon, but B2B, where retail stores can come to source products both online and for their brick-and-mortar stores.

Westbound I-80 reopens after vehicle fire in Salt Lake City

Westbound I-80 reopened after a semitruck caught fire Monday evening. The vehicle caught fire on the on-ramp near 1300 East in Salt Lake City, Utah Highway Patrol said.

Cox declares May 1 Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Gov. Spencer Cox in partnership with the Children's Center Utah has declared May 1 as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day to bring awareness to the need for children's mental health across the state.

Bill would allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in Wisconsin

Fourteen-year-olds in Wisconsin could serve alcohol to seated customers in bars and restaurants under a bill circulated for cosponsors by a pair of Republican state lawmakers. The bill circulated Monday would broaden that to workers ages 14 to 17.

Toddler drowns in inlet near Provo River

An toddler died Saturday after wandering away from family and being found in a pool of standing water that is part of an inlet near the Provo River.

Dust storm in Illinois leaves at least 6 dead after dozens of vehicles crash on highway

At least six people were killed after a dust storm caused dozens of vehicles to crash along a major highway in Central Illinois on Monday, officials said.

Army staff sergeant helps to save man wounded in SLC shooting

A U.S. Army staff sergeant found herself unexpectedly giving life-saving aid to a man who was shot during a road rage incident earlier in April.

How the Democrats lost the white working class

Why did they migrate to the GOP and what does it mean for the future of both parties?

Utah-based Extra Space Storage to merge with Life Storage in nearly $13B deal

Utah-based self-storage giant Extra Space Storage announced last month that it would begin the process of acquiring and merging with rival Life Storage in a $12.7 billion, all-stock transaction expected to close in July.

Get Out and Play: Win cash and prizes from an unexpected digital duo

Everyone who spends time outdoors in Utah is a winner. But if you want to win cash and prizes, enter this giveaway sponsored by Utah.com and KSL.com.

Feds: Hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke the law

A first-of-its-kind federal investigation has found two hospitals put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy and violated federal law by refusing to provide an emergency abortion when she experienced premature labor at 17 weeks.

South end of Great Salt Lake up nearly 4 feet since berm raised in February

A recent effort to minimize the ecological effects of the drought is giving hope for the future of the Great Salt Lake.

Trump rape accuser: 'Not surprising' I didn't call police

A former magazine columnist who accuses former President Donald Trump of raping her in a department store testified that she is a "member of the silent generation" who was taught to "not complain."

Gwyneth Paltrow won't recoup attorney fees in ski crash suit

Gwyneth Paltrow will not recoup attorneys' fees she paid to defend herself against a lawsuit over a 2016 collision with a 76-year-old man at a posh Utah ski resort.

Crime victims sue Utah, saying violent inmates were released but not supervised

A new lawsuit contends the Utah Department of Corrections releases violent criminals who were not properly supervised and end up committing murder and other violent crimes.

Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story

A man whose wife and 9-year-old son were killed with three other people north of Houston says the attack began after he asked a neighbor to shoot his gun further away from his home. Wilson Garcia said the attack began 10 to 20 minutes after the man refused his request.

Utah leaders look to Israel to help save the Great Salt Lake

Utah Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Joel Ferry reads an Israeli nursery rhyme to the men and women who oversee Utah's water systems as they ride in a van headed to government offices in Jerusalem.

Supreme Court to hear case on limiting the power of federal government

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to reconsider long held precedent and decide whether to significantly scale back on the power of federal agencies.

Flooding, avalanches impact communities in Utah as record temperatures continue

Flooding and avalanche risks continue to impact parts of Utah Monday after an active weekend.

Intrepid hiker Richard Jones is going for the Triple Crown

A 79-year-old man is set to complete the Triple Crown of long-distance through-hiking for a total of 7,858 miles.

Operator in limo crash that killed 20 goes on trial in NY

The operator of a limousine service involved in a crash that killed 20 people in central New York is going on trial. Nauman Hussain is charged with 20 counts each of criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter for the 2018 wreck in Schoharie, New York.

Tammy Daybell may have been restrained when she died, Utah medical examiner says

Witnesses in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial testified Monday that hair attached to an adhesive was from Daybell and Tammy Daybell may have been restrained when she died.

Aerosmith announces farewell tour starting in September

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate their 50-plus years together. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band announced Monday the dates for their "Peace Out" farewell tour starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia.

Biden administration could delay electric vehicles biofuel program decision

The Biden administration could delay deciding whether to give electric vehicle manufacturers tradable credits for using electricity generated from renewable fuels.

Kuwait, Dugway, Tooele Army Depot and what these places have in common

Kurt Myers is surrounded by all sorts of computers and monitors. Some of the monitors are the size of a big-screen TV, while others crowd multiple desks next to him.

Schedule your own MRI without a doctor's order for less than $400

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

'Waste of time': Community college transfers derail students

America's high school graduates are often encouraged to start at a community college before getting a bachelor's degree, but the money-saving move rarely works as planned.

JPMorgan buys First Republic Bank's assets after government auction

JPMorgan Chase said on Monday it will buy most of First Republic Bank after U.S. regulators seized the troubled bank over the weekend, marking the third major U.S. lender to fail in two months.

Few leads, false alarm as search for Texas gunman drags on

Law enforcement officers say they have no idea where a Texas man is who police say shot and killed five neighbors on Friday after they asked him to stop firing off rounds in his yard.

Local artist hopes Provo Airport mural will get more people interested in the art of stained glass

Local artist Jeanne Gomm created a four-panel stained-glass mural of Utah Lake that is now on display at the Provo Airport.