Rain, heat causing floodwaters to rise on Strawberry River

A flood warning remains in place until Thursday evening for the Strawberry River as it enters Strawberry Reservoir.

Colorado man tries to trade places with dog to avoid DUI arrest, police say

Police in Colorado say a driver, who was pulled over for speeding, tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest.

Data of 237,000 US government employees breached

The personal information of 237,000 current and former federal government employees has been exposed in a data breach at the U.S. Transportation Department, sources briefed on the matter said on Friday.

Half of Utah's record snowpack is gone. How are the state's reservoirs faring?

More than half of the state's snowpack has melted over the past month. It's helping Utah reservoirs get closer to average capacity this spring.

Court order that could end US health law's preventative care mandate put on hold

A federal judge's ruling striking down a key part of the Affordable Care Act has been temporarily put on hold by a federal appeals court in New Orleans. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an "administrative stay" of the ruling.

Debt limit progress as Biden, McCarthy name top negotiators to avert national default

Debt limit talks have entered an encouraging new phase as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have tapped top emissaries to negotiate a deal to avert an unprecedented national default.

More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. It better reflects reality; nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors.

How a Utah high schooler turned 'a lot of self-destruction' into 'a lot of self-discipline'

Angie Gonzalez on Monday was recognized as Granite School District's Absolutely Incredible Kid for persevering through challenges on her path to graduation.

This new approach to buying vacation rentals is exploding in popularity

Ember, a new startup based in Lehi, Utah, is making this possible through vacation home co-ownership.

Former natural resources director tapped to be Utah's 1st Great Salt Lake commissioner

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is backing the state's former natural resources director to oversee functions related to the Great Salt Lake.

Man with baseball bat attacks Virginia congressman's staffers; suspect in custody

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia says a man with a baseball bat walked into his Fairfax office, asked for him, and then assaulted two members of his staff.

Utah's attorney general hunts the paranormal on 'Secret of Skinwalker Ranch'

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has appeared on two episodes of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" on the History Channel.

US 6 reopened after fatal crash closed Spanish Fork Canyon for several hours

A fatal crash in Spanish Fork Canyon closed U.S. 6 in both directions for several hours Monday.

Sandy woman sentenced to prison for causing her 6-year-old son's death over potty training struggles

Reyna Elizabeth Flores-Rosales was sentenced to between five years and life in prison for reckless child abuse homicide in West Jordan on Monday. Third District Judge Douglas Hogan said he thinks she should never be placed on parole.

Have You Seen This? Batter vaults over pitcher to reach base safely

Indiana State outfielder Adam Pottinger leaped over a Murray State pitcher to avoid the tag and reach base safely in a game on Saturday.

US special counsel faults FBI's handling of 2016 Trump-Russia probe

The FBI lacked "actual evidence" to investigate Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign and relied too heavily on tips provided by Trump's political opponents to fuel the probe, U.S. Special Counsel John Durham concluded in a report released on Monday.

Utah slips out of severe drought; state issues new watering guide

No parts of Utah are listed in severe drought for the first time in more than three years; however, state water officials are still calling on residents to use water efficiently.

AI presents political peril for 2024 with threat to mislead voters

Thanks to recent advances in artificial intelligence, tools that can create lifelike photos, video and audio are now cheap and readily available.

Midvale woman accused of running red light, killing bicyclist

A Midvale woman was charged Monday with hitting and killing a bicyclist in a crosswalk last fall in Murray.

Sherpa climbs Everest 26th time, matching record set by fellow Nepalese guide

A Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for the 26th time, matching the record set by a fellow Nepalese guide for the most ascents of the world's highest peak.

Riverton man with history of impaired driving arrested in fatal crash

A man with a history of driving while impaired was arrested Friday in connection with a fatal crash involving his truck and a motorcycle in American Fork.

Father, teen son died in murder-suicide, Salt Lake police say

Salt Lake police say two bodies found in an office complex over the weekend are a father and son who died in a murder-suicide. And police released the victim's name in a separate suspicious death.

Lori Vallow Daybell is back in the Madison County Jail. Here's what happens now

Lori Vallow Daybell is back in the Madison County Jail awaiting sentencing after her trial concluded Friday in Ada County.

Border crossings are off from last week's highs as US pins hopes for order on mobile app

Migrants are adapting to new asylum rules and legal pathways meant to discourage illegal crossings.

Church finances: What the '60 Minutes' story missed

"60 Minutes" aired a segment Sunday about the financial assets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What it missed is the sweeping and at times poverty-ridden history that helps explain the church's finances and decision-making today.

Tooele man charged with pouring scalding water on toddler

A man already accused of pouring scalding water on a 1-year-old girl is now facing additional charges for allegedly possessing child pornography.

Jazz draft prep gets into full swing with NBA combine

Utah holds three first round picks in next month's draft.

Local business is concerned after a suspicious death outside a downtown Salt Lake City motel

A Salt Lake City business is worried about an increasing trend of crime and deaths occurring in the downtown area, after Sunday morning's suspicious death investigation.

Brace yourselves, travelers: This Memorial Day and summer could be 'one for the record books'

Memorial Day weekend — the unofficial start of the summer travel season in the United States — is shaping up to be busy. At airports, it's likely to be busier than it was in 2019 pre-pandemic, according to the AAA travel forecast released Monday.

Don't use sugar substitutes for weight loss, World Health Organization advises

Don't use sugar substitutes if you are trying to lose weight, according to a new guideline from the World Health Organization.

Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever. The average age of a passenger vehicle on the road hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.

Utah sisters launch company to spread awareness about mental health

Two Utah moms are on a mission to stop the stigma surrounding people struggling with mental health.

Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

US 89 closed in Spanish Fork Canyon due to flooding

Flooding has closed U.S. 89 near Thistle in Utah County, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

He likes to be, under the sea: Florida man sets record for living underwater

A university professor broke a record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization this weekend at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.

Biden, congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit

President Joe Biden says he and congressional leaders will likely resume talks on Tuesday at the White House over the debt limit as the nation continues to edge closer to its legal borrowing authority with no agreement in sight.

Pickleball popularity has spiked in Utah the last few years. Here's why

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation, and Utah is the state with the highest interest in it, according to recent data.