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Abortion rights advocates rally for delay of law that would close abortion clinics

05/03/2023 10:29pm
Abortion rights advocates and community members gathered outside the Salt Lake City-County Building Wednesday to support a Utah judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction to block a bill to require abortions to be performed only in hospitals.

Garden City digs channels to redirect snowmelt to Bear Lake

05/03/2023 10:01pm
Several neighborhoods are under a state of emergency as Garden City families are working to redirect the water coming down the mountain.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine

05/03/2023 9:34pm
The FDA has approved GSK Plc's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, the British drugmaker said on Wednesday, making it the first shot to be cleared for protection against a common respiratory disease that can be fatal for older people.

Mitt Romney presses White House for China policy while administration extends olive branch

05/03/2023 9:02pm
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said Tuesday he wants the Biden administration to take a more holistic approach in its policy toward China, while on the same day the U.S. ambassador to China seemed to hold out an olive branch to officials there.

YALLA! How I ended up on a whirlwind trip to Israel for the Great Salt Lake Collaborative

05/03/2023 8:31pm
When Heather May, director of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, asked if I wanted to join a Utah delegation heading to Israel to talk about water, I was certainly interested, but not hopeful.

Adult entertainment companies sue Utah over new age-verification porn law

05/03/2023 8:29pm
A California-based trade group representing adult entertainment companies filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah, saying that a new state age-verification law is unconstitutional.

'Plagiarism machines': Hollywood writers and studios battle over the future of AI

05/03/2023 8:04pm
Hollywood writers have for decades penned sci-fi scripts featuring machines taking over the world. Now, they are fighting to make sure robots do not take their jobs.

The greeting room at Salt Lake City's airport is getting renamed

05/03/2023 7:32pm
Salt Lake City International Airport's greeting room has a new name to match a man already honored in it.

'It was fantastic.' Pilot revels in Great Salt Lake's wonders

05/03/2023 7:01pm
Pilot Gary Kraft has flown over the Great Salt Lake at 15,000 feet, but this week was a different experience.

Utah Adventures with Maverik: Southern Utah adventures outside of the norm

05/03/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Zion National Park, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Delicate Arch, Lake Powell — these are all worthy inclusions on any bucket list. But if you've already checked these off and you're hungry for something different, several other adventures are waiting for you in southern Utah.

Cox celebrates 8 new education laws including full-day kindergarten bill, school safety requirements

05/03/2023 6:02pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday traveled to Daniels Canyon Elementary to ceremonially sign eight different bills focused on education.

North Ogden man remembered as a 'hero' for saving his wife from his estranged brother

05/03/2023 5:03pm
A North Ogden man found dead in his house after a fire and shootout between police. The man's estranged brother is remembered as a hero by his daughter for saving her mother.

Man, 28, dies after weekend stabbing outside nightclub in Salt Lake City

05/03/2023 4:52pm
A 28-year-old man who was stabbed over the weekend in Salt Lake City died of his injuries on Tuesday, and police are still seeking information from anyone who witnessed the incident.

Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil

05/03/2023 4:28pm
The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

East Coast bus company partners with Salt Lake Express to expand network

05/03/2023 4:05pm
An east-coast-based busing company is partnering with a local shuttle service to provide additional routes to customers.

Have You Seen This? The Met Gala? More like the cat gala

05/03/2023 3:31pm
The Met Gala and its signature flamboyant outfits stunned and surprised viewers Monday, just as it does every year. But when a 6-foot white furry cat walked into the gala, I definitely was not expecting it to be Jared Leto.

Repurposed gumball machines filled with elementary students' crafts pop up around Ivins

05/03/2023 3:06pm
From gumball machines filled with elementary students' artwork to vulnerable adults telling true-life stories on stage, this story just might have something for everyone.

Have you spring-cleaned your website? Here are 4 reasons you should

05/03/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
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Russia says Ukraine sent drones to hit Putin; Kyiv denies it

05/03/2023 2:33pm
Russia claims it foiled a Ukrainian assassination attempt using drones against President Vladimir Putin, denouncing the alleged attack as a ''terrorist'' act and promising retaliation. Ukraine denies it.

Syracuse neighbors: 'We've never had anything like this happen'

05/03/2023 2:06pm
Neighbors who witnessed a police shooting in Syracuse Tuesday night are recounting the tense moments that led up to it.

Teen killed in Richfield rollover crash

05/03/2023 1:39pm
A 15-year-old boy is dead after a rollover accident in Richfield on Tuesday night.

Could a current MLB team relocate to Salt Lake City?

05/03/2023 1:04pm
One of Big League Utah's top leaders said Utah could "potentially" bring in a team relocating from elsewhere.

Salt Lake City enters next phase of data-driven strategy to combat violent crime

05/03/2023 12:31pm
Salt Lake City leaders say they have identified "hot spots" where and when violent crime occurs. They are now ready to begin a new phase to combat the problem.

'Godfather of AI' quits Google, says new tools could become 'master manipulators'

05/03/2023 12:05pm
Geoffrey Hinton's research laid the groundwork for emerging artificial intelligence tools but he is citing concerns over the dangers posed by AI advancements.

Victims of Oklahoma sex offender were kept 'under lock and key'

05/03/2023 11:26am
Law enforcement officials in Oklahoma are staying silent while they piece together what led to the killing of seven people on a rural property, including a registered sex offender.

Police capture suspect in Atlanta medical facility shooting

05/03/2023 11:13am
Police say they have apprehended a man who allegedly opened fire inside the waiting room of an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman and injuring four others.

Does Utah really lead the nation in porn consumption?

05/03/2023 11:04am - PARTNER
The claim starts with a single 2009 study about "subscriptions," but that's not where it should end.

Olive Garden owner buys Ruth's Chris Steak House for about $715M

05/03/2023 10:56am
The Ruth's Chris Steak House chain is being acquired by Darden Restaurants for about $715 million. The original Chris Steak House was opened on New Orleans' Broad Street in 1927, and it was acquired by Ruth Fertel in 1965.

Woman says Lori Daybell threatened to kill her when she ended friendship

05/03/2023 10:23am
A woman testified Wednesday that Lori Vallow Daybell threatened to kill her when she decided to end their friendship.

Lee defends Supreme Court, Justice Thomas at hearing

05/03/2023 10:02am
Utah Sen. Mike Lee said he believes there's a coordinated campaign against Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices in order to reduce trust in the court.

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs

05/03/2023 9:37am
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.

Police: 9 dead in school shooting in Serbia; shooter had list of students to target

05/03/2023 9:18am
Police say a teenager who opened fire at his school drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target. He killed eight fellow students and a school guard before being arrested Wednesday.

Utah driver upset at barricaded road pointed gun at construction worker, police say

05/03/2023 8:50am
A man who was apparently upset that he couldn't drive past a barricade blocking a road was arrested Tuesday after police say he pointed a gun at a construction worker's head.

Man suspected of killing 5 of his neighbors in Texas arrested

05/03/2023 8:32am
A Texas sheriff tells say the man suspected of killing five of his neighbors, including a 9-year-old, has been taken into custody following a days-long manhunt. The man's wife and several other people were also arrested.

US senators reintroduce bill mirroring Utah's efforts to regulate teen social media use

05/03/2023 8:15am
A bipartisan bill similar to Utah's recent efforts to regulate teen social media use was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate Tuesday by two senators.

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05/03/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
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Mock crash at Juab High makes impactful message about distracted driving

05/03/2023 7:49am
With school about to let out, more students will be headed on the highway for some summer fun.

Woman shot by officers after she pointed gun at them, Syracuse police say

05/03/2023 7:33am
A woman was hospitalized after Syracuse police say she pointed a gun at officers, who then shot and injured her Tuesday night.

Curing the local doctor shortage: An inside look at medical university in Ivins

05/03/2023 6:46am
As Southern Utah grows, residents are finding one thing growing more difficult: Getting time with a primary care doctor.

Hyrum Dam might be too outdated to handle record runoff water, officials say

05/03/2023 6:11am
Utah officials are watching a nearly 90-year-old water dam as it may be too outdated for the record amounts of water.