What to know before heading to Zion National Park this weekend

Large crowds are expected at Zion National Park for Memorial Day weekend.

Lori Vallow Daybell requests new trial 2 weeks after murder convictions

Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell on Thursday submitted a motion requesting a new trial, two weeks after she was found guilty of killing her two children and conspiring to kill her new husband's wife.

UHP urging safe driving for Memorial Day weekend

As travelers head into Memorial Day weekend, troopers are pleading with drivers to wear seat belts and drive cautiously.

Videos, 911 calls capture frantic response to deadly New Mexico rampage

Police in New Mexico have released hours of officer body and dash camera videos and 911 recordings showing the chaos that unfolded when a gunman opened fire on a busy street in Farmington on May 15, killing three before police shot him dead.

Federal conservation rule would limit access to public lands, Rep. John Curtis says

Utah Rep. John Curtis is the sponsor of a bill that would require the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw a proposed conservation rule.

'He was doing what he loved,' family of Murray rock climber says after tragic death

The family of the Murray man who died in a rock climbing accident Wednesday remembers him as adventurous, loving and full of life.

JPMorgan entitled to Manhattan DA records in Epstein case, judge rules

The Manhattan District Attorney's office must give JPMorgan Chase & Co statements made to one of its prosecutors by a woman who is suing the largest U.S. bank seeking monetary damages over its ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a judge ruled on Friday.

From 1816 to now: Stirling engine is providing clean energy solutions

Building off a design invented and patented nearly 207 years ago by Robert Stirling, Qnergy's Free Piston Stirling Engine is revolutionizing the capture of one of the most harmful pollutants out there — methane — and turning it into electricity.

New Salt Lake space hopes to offer community for artists of color

Poetry on Main — a new gift shop, coworking space and small performance venue — hopes to offer spaces for LGBTQ people and artists of color to flourish.

NY man indicted after woman, 20, was shot and killed when car turned in wrong driveway

A man accused of shooting and killing a woman who was a passenger in a car that mistakenly drove up his driveway in rural New York has been indicted on a murder charge.

Elon Musk's Neuralink gets FDA signoff on human brain implant trials

One of Elon Musk's lesser known endeavors, the brain implant startup Neuralink, took a major step forward Thursday when the FDA cleared the company to begin in-human clinical trials.

Utah psychologist was under sex assault investigation at time of murder-suicide

Police reports about a Utah neuropsychologist who murdered his 16-year-old son describe lengthy custody disputes and a sexual assault investigation underway at the time of his death.

Bountiful issues $48M bond to build city-owned fiber internet network

Bountiful is now on deck for faster internet after its city council on Tuesday voted to approve the buildout of a city-owned fiber network by Murray-based service provider UTOPIA Fiber.

Celine Dion cancels entire tour due to health issues

Celine Dion announced the cancellation of her "Courage World Tour" dates through 2024 and "will likely never tour again," a source close to Dion told CNN Friday."

Have You Seen This? Delta Center restored with new sign

The arena where the Utah Jazz play has had a few names over the years, but if you're like my mom, it has always been the Delta Center. And now the building is restored with a brand-new Delta Center sign.

Salt Lake City finds other ways to 'activate' downtown with 'Open Streets' delayed

Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City will be open to motor traffic this Memorial Day weekend for the first time since 2020, all because the city's "Open Streets" program is on hold for now.

Outsource these overwhelming tasks to give yourself more free time this summer

Allyse Jackson, founder of Beehive Meals, knows a little something about outsourcing. As a busy parent herself, Jackson recommends delegating several high-stress tasks to the professionals:

U.S. warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems

The U.S. State Department warned on Thursday that China was capable of launching cyber attacks against critical infrastructure, including oil and gas pipelines and rail systems, after researchers discovered a Chinese hacking group had been spying on such networks.

'He's taking care of them': Widowed male falcon watches over 3 chicks in Salt Lake City

Utah wildlife enthusiasts are hopeful that three peregrine falcon chicks will be able to successfully fledge from a downtown Salt Lake City skyscraper after their mother died before the birds hatched.

A resource to help connect with your tween

Navigating the transition from childhood to teen years can be difficult as kids experience new emotions for the first time.

Review: Is 'The Little Mermaid' worth swimming to the theater for?

Disney has released another remake of one of their animated classics, but is it worth seeing?

Passenger opens exit door during airplane flight in South Korea; 12 people slightly injured

Asiana Airlines and government officials say a passenger opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea. Air blew through the cabin, slightly injuring 12 people.

West Jordan car owner says odometer fraud has left her stuck paying thousands on a lemon she can't drive

Wendie Muhic is the frustrated owner of a 2007 Chevy Tahoe that dies a lot. Now she is left paying for it.

10 ways to celebrate Memorial Day in Utah this year

Officially declared a national holiday in 1971, Memorial Day gives U.S. citizens a chance to pause and honor those who have died in the Armed Forces, as well as give back to the veterans, current servicepersons and families who have made daily sacrifices for their country.

2 more Oath Keepers sentenced to prison terms for Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Two Army veterans who stormed the U.S. Capitol in a military-style formation with fellow Oath Keepers members have been sentenced to prison terms for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot.

Is America safe? We asked the former national security adviser

In an exclusive interview with the Deseret News, he talks national security, what a presidential candidate should be talking about and whether Trump will win.

Debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, later than previously estimated, Yellen says

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says negotiators have "made progress" on a deal with the White House to raise the nation's debt limit, avert default and cut federal spending.

Why Utah's Olympic bidders are already finishing paperwork reserved for 'preferred hosts'

All of the mountains of paperwork required to finalize a deal to host the 2030 or 2034 Winter Games are nearly completed, Utah's bid team says, even though it may be months before International Olympic Committee leaders pick their preferred hosts.

Ogden man sent to prison for raping teen he met on social media

Cesar Adrian Alvarez, 24, will spend at least five years and up to life in prison for raping a teenage girl in 2020.

Outfitters, city officials urge caution while recreating near Provo River over holiday weekend

The Provo River is swelling with runoff just as Memorial Day weekend approaches and as Utahns plan to enjoy the outdoors.

Public input will return to St. George City Council meetings in July, but with limitations

In what may be seen as somewhat of a reversal of her recent decision to put a pause on public input, St. George Mayor Michelle Randall released a statement Tuesday afternoon announcing that once-a-month public input at City Council meetings would return, albeit in a modified and more limited fashion.

FBI file reveals 1983 plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II during US visit

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II faced a potential assassination threat 40 years ago, ahead of a trip to the United States, according to newly released documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Road along Nebo Loop completely washed out

A portion of the road up Payson Canyon along an area of the Nebo Loop has completely washed out.

Test Drive: Mazda's 2024 SUV CX-90 with a third row is surprisingly luxurious and fun

When I recently had the opportunity to test drive a new Mazda CX-90, I vowed to keep an open mind. After driving the CX-90 for several days, my mind is no longer open – it's blown.

Holladay building collapses, workers uninjured

A building collapsed near 4890 S. Highland Drive Thursday afternoon. 

Logan man sentenced to at least 5 years in prison in infant smothering death

First District Judge Angela Fonnesbeck sentenced Kyle Taylor Gooch, 33, to a term of five years to life in the Utah State Prison for the 2018 death of Kynlee Jo Corbridge, who was less than 1 year old.

In a new BMW sedan, drivers can change lanes using just their eyes

In the new BMW 5-series sedan, unveiled Wednesday by the German luxury automaker, drivers will be able to change lanes on the highway just by looking to the side.

Expect big crowds for the summer travel season — and big prices, too

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.

Rep. Chris Stewart: Congress won't reauthorize surveillance powers without 'meaningful reform'

Congressman Chris Stewart said House Republicans will not agree to reauthorize a law that gives intelligence agencies broad surveillance powers without "meaningful reform" after seeing how it was misused to justify spying on the Trump campaign and on hundreds of thousands of Americans.