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RSL held scoreless for 3rd-straight home game in 0-0 Portland draw

05/17/2023 11:14pm
The last time Real Salt Lake scored a goal at America First Field was on April 22, and the scoreless streak was extended Wednesday in a 0-0 draw against Portland.

Psychedelic medicine community processes murder-suicide by well-known doctor

05/17/2023 10:30pm
A tight-knit medical community in Utah is sharing its thoughts and talking about how to move forward after a well-known doctor in the field killed his son, then himself at his clinic.

Lawmakers discuss oversight over the SafeUT app's commission

05/17/2023 9:39pm
Oversight of a commission involved in the Utah app designed to combat Utah's high youth suicide rates is under review by lawmakers.

'A statewide task': Utah's water future will require collaboration, House speaker says

05/17/2023 9:08pm
The future of Utah's water security is an issue that will require help from everyone living in the state, Utah's speaker of the House said Wednesday.

Sen. Romney says US needs to rethink its approach to Russia

05/17/2023 8:47pm
U.S. lawmakers at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Tuesday called for reforming the country's foreign policy toward Russia in order to put more pressure on President Vladimir Putin.

Here's what Utah lawmakers did to deal with flooding from winter's record snowfall

05/17/2023 8:34pm
Utah lawmakers made it clear during Wednesday's special legislative session they intend to keep Gov. Spencer Cox's emergency powers in check even as they extended his flooding emergency order through mid-August.

'I saw evil': Juror recounts Lori Vallow Daybell trial, deliberations

05/17/2023 8:17pm
One of the 12 jurors who convicted Lori Vallow Daybell is speaking out, explaining what solidified to him that she was guilty.

Surprise home renovation for Sandy family facing terminal illness

05/17/2023 8:02pm
For nine days the Boyle family's home was under renovation, and they didn't even know it — an incredible surprise in Sandy for the family facing a terminal illness.

Cox joins GOP governors in support of Texas's unprecedented border policies

05/17/2023 7:31pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined with 23 other Republican governors Tuesday in support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's hardline border security policies.

Deeply affordable housing for seniors and veterans experiencing homelessness unveiled

05/17/2023 7:01pm
The 100-unit deeply affordable housing project operated by Switchpoint was unveiled in a ribbon cutting on Tuesday and will provide housing to seniors and veterans.

Limo service manager convicted of manslaughter in New York crash that killed 20

05/17/2023 6:18pm
A limousine service manager has been convicted of manslaughter in a crash that killed 20 people in rural New York. The 2018 crash was one of the deadliest U.S. road wrecks in two decades.

Jury finds Utah man guilty of murder in 2021 Kearns church parking lot shooting

05/17/2023 6:14pm
A jury recently determined Shihab Wesaga is guilty of murder in a 2021 shooting death in the parking lot of a Kearns church. Two others still have charges pending.

Jones' top-4 finish helps BYU golf to 2nd at NCAA regional, clinch championship berth

05/17/2023 5:41pm
Zac Jones finished tied for fourth with a three-day total of 1-under-par 215 to help the Cougars finish second at the NCAA's Morgan Hill Regional at The Institute Golf Club in Morgan Hill, California.

University of Idaho seeks to buy University of Phoenix for $550 million

05/17/2023 5:41pm
The University of Idaho and the University of Phoenix have announced a plan, pending "proper approvals," for the public university to purchase the private for-profit university for $550 million, according to the Idaho's institution's website.

Man dies in Tooele car crash

05/17/2023 4:57pm
A man is dead following a car crash in Tooele County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Utah man with prior conviction arrested in prostitution, drug investigation

05/17/2023 4:38pm
A Utah man previously convicted of aggravated exploitation of prostitution and money laundering has been arrested again for the same charges.

Utah Inland Port Authority leaders unveil new brand, promise transparency

05/17/2023 4:07pm
The Utah Inland Port Authority on Wednesday unveiled a new brand identity and vision for the future, with a specific emphasis on transparency.

Have You Seen This? Umpire carries Little Leaguer out of home plate dust devil

05/17/2023 3:33pm
Baseball games have been delayed in the past due to everything from rain to an earthquake to animals on the field. But how about a dust devil?

Utah's new flag flies above Utah Capitol for the 1st time

05/17/2023 3:02pm
Utah's new state flag is now flying over the Utah Capitol for the first time since the flag design was approved by the Utah Legislature earlier this year.

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

05/17/2023 2:31pm
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France. The French capital set out plans for a Pride House that will celebrate LGBTQ people during the Olympics and Paralympics.

Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft that may cost retailer more than $1B this year

05/17/2023 2:05pm
Target has reported another quarterly profit decline and issued a cautious sales and profit outlook for the current period. The discounter is dealing with rising costs and consumers who are more cautious about their spending.

Utah man facing rape charges in eastern Idaho

05/17/2023 1:29pm
A Centerville man faces up to life in prison for allegedly raping his friend in 2021.

How the studio behind 'The Chosen' is working to form a 'new Hollywood'

05/17/2023 1:11pm - PARTNER
How Angel Studio plans to build upon the wide-reaching success it's found with faith-inspired content like 'The Chosen' and 'His Only Son.'

At Cannes Film Festival, Johnny Depp says 'I have no further need for Hollywood'

05/17/2023 1:05pm
Appearing at the Cannes Film Festival the day after premiering his first film in three years, Johnny Depp said Wednesday that he has "no further need" for Hollywood.

Mother of teen murdered by his father says the system failed her

05/17/2023 12:32pm
The mother of a teen boy shot and killed by his father on the day before Mother's Day is speaking out to raise awareness about protecting children during custody battles.

South Jordan police search for person targeting, hitting animals with blow darts

05/17/2023 12:04pm
Several colorful birds make their home at the Oquirrh Lake in the Daybreak neighborhood, but someone is targeting them with a dart gun, police say.

Biden, McCarthy see deal debt ceiling in reach to avoid US default

05/17/2023 11:31am
President Joe Biden and top U.S. congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy said on Wednesday they would push ahead on talks to raise the nation's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling and avoid an economically catastrophic default.

Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings indicted by grand jury

05/17/2023 10:57am
The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.

DNA can now be pulled from thin air or a footprint on the beach. Here's what that could mean

05/17/2023 10:42am
Scientists have been able to collect and analyze detailed genetic data from human DNA from footprints left on a beach, air breathed in a busy room and ocean water.

UTA delays ease as officers continue searching for someone who may have had dynamite

05/17/2023 10:40am
Police were still searching for a male Wednesday after reports that an individual was carrying something that looked like a stick of dynamite at the Fashion Place TRAX stop.

Special Utah Senate committee hearing aims to fix error in firefighter retirement benefits

05/17/2023 10:21am
When the Utah Legislature meets for its special session Wednesday, lawmakers will hear about HB1003 — which deals with retirement benefits for the families of firefighters.

Can new government regulation repack the Pandora's box of emerging AI tools?

05/17/2023 10:04am
Lawmakers and AI companies agree regulation is necessary to prevent a potential catastrophe, but what that looks like and how to get there remains an open question.

Prince Harry and Meghan allege 'near catastrophic' paparazzi car chase in NY

05/17/2023 9:32am
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a chaotic car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night that could have resulted in a "catastrophic" outcome, their spokesperson has alleged.

Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver's front air bag

05/17/2023 9:07am
Ford is recalling more than 310,000 trucks in the U.S. because the driver's front airbag may not inflate in a crash. The recall covers certain F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks from the 2016 model year.

Man surrenders after 10-hour standoff with police in Davis County

05/17/2023 8:39am
A South Weber man is in custody after he fired shots early Wednesday morning and then barricaded himself in a house for nearly 10 hours.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: The growing phenomenon of shrinkflation leaves consumers getting less for their money

05/17/2023 8:21am
Food prices in the grocery aisles have gone up by 19.1%. That is worse enough, but here is the one-two punch: the packaging that increasingly expensive food comes in keeps shrinking.

Genola residents concerned about target shooting after finding bullets, bullet holes

05/17/2023 8:04am
Neighbors raised concerns Tuesday about nearby target shooting after a series of close calls, including bullet holes found on sheds and houses, and rounds found near homes.

Three simple ways to maximize your IRA and 401K in retirement

05/17/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Most people don't realize it, but contributing money to these accounts is the easy part. However, when you want to withdraw this money in retirement, things get complicated.

Lehi family warns of water danger after dog jumps into creek

05/17/2023 7:37am
After going for a run with Willow, the family dog, Lehi resident Danny Jessop stopped to look at the rushing waters of Dry Creek. Suddenly, the dog jumped into the raging waters of a box culvert next to the freeway and was swept through a tunnel.

Elizabeth Holmes loses latest bid to avoid prison and gets hit with $452M restitution bill

05/17/2023 7:24am
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes appears to be soon bound for prison. An appeals court has rejected her bid to remain free while she tries to overturn her conviction in a blood-testing hoax that brought her fleeting fame and fortune.

Brain activity before death: Study pinpoints a 'hot zone' surge

05/17/2023 6:49am
A small study out of the University of Michigan offers evidence that an area of the brain associated with consciousness can experience a wave of activity for some people right before they die.

Here are the actions Utah lawmakers may take to deal with coming floods

05/17/2023 6:17am
Utah lawmakers are set to pour millions of dollars into dealing with the effects of last winter's record snowfall during Wednesday's special legislative session.