'No one is listening to us': Santa Clara residents speak out against developer's denser housing project

A developer's revised request to rezone a tract of land on Pioneer Parkway for higher-density housing was recommended for approval by the Santa Clara Planning Commission on Thursday night.

5-month-old Idaho baby on dialysis will soon need kidney transplant

An Idaho family is splitting its time between Idaho and Utah so their 5-month-old baby boy can receive medical treatment at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City.

What happens in Utah when a congressman resigns?

A rare special election is likely in Utah's future after news broke Tuesday that GOP Rep. Chris Stewart plans to resign.

Utah Asian Festival uniting multigenerational coalition of Utahns

The annual Utah Asian Festival will feature two stages with live dance, music and cultural performances, ranging from Chinese lion dance to K-pop dance numbers, on Saturday, June 3.

Snorkeler survives crocodile attack by pulling his head from its jaws

An Australian man bitten on the head by a crocodile while snorkeling in the sea off far north Queensland escaped the unusual attack by prying open the reptile's jaws.

Police investigating human remains found 20 miles outside of Bryce Canyon

Police are investigating human remains that were found by shed hunters on Memorial Day.

What's coming on Amazon Prime and Disney+ in June

Amazon Prime is offering a slate of new movies in June, and Disney+ is presenting new episodes of exclusive Disney content.

'Flood the state with naloxone': In the last decade, Utah bucked opioid overdose trend

In the last decade, Utah went from having one of the country's highest rates of opioid overdose deaths to one of the lowest, bucking the national upward trend that came to a head in 2022, likely the deadliest year for overdoses in the U.S. ever.

Utah athletes account for more than 2 dozen bids to 2023 NCAA outdoor championships

Arguably the top distance runner in Utah Valley University history will be among the favorites in two events at next week's NCAA track and field championships at the University of Texas in Austin.

Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts say in new warning

Scientists and tech industry leaders, including executives at Microsoft and Google, have issued a new warning about the perils that artificial intelligence poses to humankind. The statement posted online Tuesday says that "mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war."

Utah, feds inch closer to Emery County land exchange

Utah and federal land managers are inching closer to a land exchange that would impact more than 200,000 acres of state and federally managed lands.

Speed, success and sheer fun: Utah brothers behind 118 Racing

When it comes to motorsports, brothers Jon and Mike Soldan know a thing or two. Actually, more like 50 things, multiplied by two. The founders of clothing brand 118 Racing (pronounced eleven eight) have been collecting motorcycles — cruiser street bikes, motocross bikes, sport bikes, trail bikes, collector bikes — for years.

Utah historian uncovers artifacts from 1983 floods

A Utah museum curator stumbled across some intriguing artifacts from the 1983 flooding that hit Utah years ago.

Embattled Salt Lake City Council member to resign after DUI arrest

A member of the Salt Lake City Council is stepping down from her role after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol earlier this month.

It's been a year since Dylan Rounds vanished. His parents remain optimistic he will be found

While many enjoyed camping, boating, visiting cemeteries and spending time outdoors this Memorial Day weekend, Candice Cooley and Justin Rounds marked a horrible anniversary: the disappearance of their son.

Have You Seen This? New York baseball team stoked to win championship, until it didn't

Hornell was one strike out away from winning the New York Section V Class B baseball championship on Saturday, and thought they had it. Then, they didn't.

AI Revolution: The past, present, and future of artificial intelligence in Utah 

The world of AI is only as limited as human imagination. So how do you interpret artificial intelligence and its applications in your life? Mike Headrick investigates.   

6 reasons locally raised beef is better for you and the environment

Here are six reasons that big-box supermarket meat just doesn't measure up to locally-grown beef.

Sources: Rep. Chris Stewart plans to resign congressional seat

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is expected to resign from his 2nd District seat, because of personal reasons, sources confirmed to the Deseret News on Tuesday.

Call of possible drowning leads to death investigation in Salt Lake

Salt Lake police are investigating the death of a man who was found near the Jordan River Monday night after officers responded to a report of a possible drowning.

3rd man charged in connection with teen trafficking investigation

A third man is facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged trafficking of a 17-year-old girl in Salt Lake County.

Luna's playmaking helps US to quarterfinals of U-20 World Cup

Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna didn't get a goal of his own this time, but he was directly responsible for three of four United States goals in the Round of 16 match against New Zealand.

Disney's Splash Mountain closes for good Wednesday, but what's replacing it?

After more than 30 years, an iconic Disney park ride is rolling to a stop.

Man sentenced to prison says he took it too far in fight over ex-girlfriend

A Riverton man who admitted to stabbing his ex-girlfriend's new man has been sentenced to between one and 15 years in prison.

Do Republicans hate Disney?

Many Republican Americans don't think very positively about the company.

Hydrologist optimistic about Salt Lake County runoff picture as thunderstorm threat looms

A longtime hydrologist expressed optimism Monday about the potential for the county to avoid any further runoff and flooding issues.

Couple who allegedly fled from police and carjacked 2nd vehicle face charges

A wanted fugitive and his wife, whom police say fled from members of a U.S. Marshals task force last week, are now facing criminal charges.

Alpine man accused of taking $1.5M from businesses

A man hired as a chief financial officer for several companies in Utah is facing criminal charges for allegedly using money from those entities for personal use.

Patrick Kinahan: Minus the 2 defectors, BYU has biggest national brand in Big 12

The reshaped Big 12 begins in one month, when the conference officially expands by four, and continues the following year, at which time the two brand names leave.

Park City tennis coach justified in defending herself against student, judge rules

Charges against the former head coach for the women's tennis team at Park City High School, who was accused of attacking a student during a heated argument, have been dismissed.

9 injured in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach

Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover at the crowded beach on Memorial Day.

Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote and Biden calls lawmakers for support

President Joe Biden says he "feels good" about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Biden has been calling lawmakers before this week's votes in Congress.

Doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of

The past winter was a heavy one for respiratory viruses, dominated by surges of RSV, influenza and COVID-19. But just as it was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms – a lower lung infection, hacking cough, runny nose, sore throat and fever – was just picking up steam.

Bridal Veil Falls remains closed; avalanche deposit creating safety hazard

Even as Utahns mark the unofficial start to summer, Bridal Veil Falls remains closed because of debris and ice left behind from a January avalanche.

Russia says drones lightly damage Moscow buildings, while Ukraine's capital bombarded

A rare drone attack jolted Moscow before dawn, causing only light damage but forcing evacuations as residential buildings were struck in the Russian capital for the first time in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin, meanwhile, pursued its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with a third assault on the city in 24 hours.

Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes entered Texas prison where she could spend the next 11 years for overseeing a blood-testing hoax that became a parable about greed and hubris in Silicon Valley.

Convicted sex offender says change is possible, but more treatments needed

A convicted sex offender says his prison sentence ultimately helped him, but he believes the prison system needs to improve the mental health and sex offender treatments offered to inmates.

Victims need more help than the 'monsters,' says Utah mom of sexually abused daughter

A Utah family is feeling some closure after a man was convicted of sexually abusing a young girl. But the harm was only compounded after long delays in the legal system, her mother says.