Salt Lake City Council approves new process, regulations for homeless resource centers

The Salt Lake City Council voted Tuesday to approve a new process to establish homeless resource centers in the city, shifting from a conditional-use process and ending the mayor's temporary ban on new centers.

Homeowners along South Fork Ogden River using thousands of sandbags

People living along the South Fork of the Ogden River were trying to keep the high waters from damaging their homes Tuesday as the area was under a flood warning.

Fear Factory pays off 2 elementary schools' lunch balances

A highly visible haunted attraction in Salt Lake City announced Tuesday it has paid off two elementary schools' outstanding lunch balances in an effort to fight against food insecurity.

'We are not helpless': Utah Gov. Spencer Cox hopeful for Utah, worried for nation

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox spoke with optimism Tuesday at the One Utah Summit about the challenges facing the Beehive State.

Late-night TV shows go dark as writers strike for better pay

The first Hollywood strike in 15 years began Tuesday as the economic pressures of the streaming era prompted unionized TV and film writers to picket for better pay outside major studios.

Ute Tribe sues cattle farm over alleged water theft

The Ute Tribe claims a farmer has diverted water from the tribe that is protected by multiple treaties and that he has used tribal land to grow crops.

Salt Lake City mayor seeks record $444.5M budget. Here's what's inside the proposal

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is proposing a record $444.5 million budget for the upcoming 2024 fiscal year, which is mostly increasing because of inflation.

'Historic redemption': Abandoned building restored as SLC affordable housing, commercial space

The Aster was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting Tuesday. The multimillion-dollar project in downtown Salt Lake City includes affordable housing units as well as commercial space.

2023 Genesis GV60 Performance test drive review

Genesis continues its recent hot streak with its first electric vehicle, the GV60. It has everything you need: comfort, performance and a pretty nice ride.

Utah corrections director announces retirement day after crime victims lawsuit is filed

The Utah Department of Corrections executive director announced Tuesday he will retire in two weeks. The announcement came the day after a lawsuit from crime victims was filed against him and the department.

Floods and mudslides and sandbags, oh my! Warming temperatures causing water danger

Several areas in Utah are under flood warnings as spring runoff causes water levels to rise Tuesday.

Utah says porn sites must verify users are adults. Here's how one of the biggest sites responded

One of the world's largest online pornography sites, Pornhub, announced Utah users are being blocked because of a new state law.

Bluffdale driver charged with hitting, killing pedestrian, then driving away

A Bluffdale man was charged Tuesday with driving away from the scene of an accident where he hit and killed a pedestrian.

Judge places hold on Utah law that would have required abortions be performed in hospitals

A Utah law that would have required abortions before 18 weeks to be performed in a hospital and criminalized abortions performed in abortion clinics has been placed on hold.

Police arrest gunman suspected of shooting 2 at Salt Lake soccer field

Salt Lake police have arrested a man suspected of shooting two people at a park in the Glendale neighborhood during a soccer game on Monday.

Apple, Google partner to combat creepy tracking tactics

Apple and Google submitted a proposal Tuesday to set standards for combatting secret surveillance on Apple's AirTag trackers and similar gadgets.

Have You Seen This? Take a break with man's best friend, best friend on serene nature walk

Every man (and woman) needs a break. Even man's best friend.

Utah business groups among hundreds calling for immigration overhaul

Twelve Utah chambers of commerce were among the over 430 business groups that launched a campaign Monday urging Congress to take action on immigration reform.

Southern Utah family earns early high school credit through summer activities

Utah Online School offers a robust variety of free summer classes. With these courses, students can get ahead on credits and enjoy extra flexibility in their regular school year schedule.

Man accused of trying to lure girl into his car charged with attempted kidnapping

A West Valley man accused of following a young girl as she walked to school and offering her $100 to get into his car has been criminally charged.

Hogle Zoo to pause elephant care after over 100 years, transfer current animals

Utah's last two elephants are going to be sent to another zoo as Utah's Hogle Zoo plans to pause its continuous care of the species after a run that dates back over a century.

Family remembers toddler killed in Provo drowning

A 20-month-old Idaho boy has died after he was found unresponsive in an inlet near the Provo River Saturday.

Vivint Arena signage comes down ahead of upcoming name change

The Vivint Arena renaming process is officially underway. The arena, which opened in 1991, will become the Delta Center again on July 1.

Utah Valley navigating flood of transfers after new coach inks 'dream job'

New Utah Valley head coach Todd Phillips called the Wolverines a "dream job," but the start has been more of a nightmare with nine transfers.

US 89 near Thistle could close again in coming days due to flooding, UDOT says

Flooding forced the closure of U.S. Highway 89 in both directions near the Thistle Junction with U.S. 6 Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

Q&A: How to end cancel culture

The author of a new book coaches executives on how to weather crises. But it's ordinary people who are most at risk, he says.

US to temporarily send 1,500 troops to Mexico border

President Joe Biden's administration will temporarily send 1,500 additional troops to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border, a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday, in preparation for a possible rise in illegal immigration when COVID border restrictions lift later this month.

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd's killing

A judge has found a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter.

FrontRunner passenger robbed at gunpoint, charges state

A Provo man is facing charges for allegedly robbing a FrontRunner passenger at gunpoint and then resisting arrest when police found him.

Patrick Kinahan: Kody Epps' departure crushes BYU football coaches

Complain away ad nauseam, but the changing world of constant roster shuffling in college athletics is the new normal.

What is the Green Loop? Why Salt Lake City wants to build a large path around downtown

A pop-up venue that opened in downtown Salt Lake City is being used to test what a future Green Loop could bring the city in the next decade.

Sandy resident builds wall to divert water away from property in anticipation of flooding

Homeowners along Little Willow Creek in Sandy are gearing up for floodwaters with sandbags, but one resident is taking it a step further to protect his home. 

Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot has died. He was one of the most renowned voices to come from Toronto's Yorkville folk club scene in the 1960s.

Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, surgeon general says

The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually. Dr. Vivek Murthy's report issued Tuesday says about half of U.S. adults say they've experienced loneliness.

Neighbors describe Chad Daybell's unusual reactions after wife's death

Former neighbors of Chad and Tammy Daybell testified Tuesday in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder trial about unusual ways they say Chad Daybell reacted after his wife's death.

What are the rules and your rights when 'No Soliciting' signs don't keep salespeople at bay?

While many Utahns put up signs to keep solicitors from knocking on their doors, a man in Sandy says the knocks keep coming.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens

Authorities have discovered the bodies of seven people during a search for two missing teenagers and they were believed to include the girls and a convicted sex offender. The bodies were discovered Monday.

Owner of Ogden's oldest Mexican restaurant honored for lifetime of achievement, service

Javier Chavez Sr., owner of Javier's, was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in recognition of a lifetime of achievement and service to the community.

Trenches built to hold runoff too shallow; homes in several subdivisions flood

Homeowners in Weber County said they had 8 feet of snow in their yards a few days ago. On Monday, it was half of that.