'You are welcome here': Salt Lake County event offers support to Afghanistan refugees

Salt Lake County hosted an Emergency Kit Distribution and Resource Fair on Thursday, providing Afghanistan immigrants food, other essential items, and information on how to obtain work and education in the county.

Layton hiker who became trapped, injured in rushing water thankful for bystanders who helped

A Layton couple is thanking the bystanders who helped a hiker after he fell into a creek up a canyon and got trapped in the water.

White House says Biden is 'fine' after he tripped and fell on stage at Air Force graduation

President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday. The White House says Biden is "fine" after he tripped over a sandbag. Biden had been greeting the graduates in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

US Congress approves debt-limit suspension, averting default

The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed bipartisan legislation backed by President Joe Biden that lifts the government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling.

Granite School District breaks ground on teen center at Cottonwood High School

The Granite School District on Thursday broke ground on the district's first teen resource center, at Cottonwood High School.

Review: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' is the best movie of 2023

Whether you value my opinion or not, I need to make it known that "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is brilliant and easily the best movie of 2023.

Landspout forms over Salt Lake County. Here's how that differs from a tornado

The National Weather Service confirmed that a landspout developed around the Herriman and Bluffdale area on Thursday, based on photos and videos that meteorologists reviewed.

Utah's ski resorts shatter previous visitation records with help of long winter

Utah's record-breaking snowfall led to similar records when it comes to ski resort visitation, state ski experts say.

1 killed, 1 arrested in stabbing on Redwood Road

An argument between two friends culminated with one man fatally stabbing the other on Thursday in Salt Lake City, according to police.

What's coming and going on Netflix in June

Here's a look at what is coming and going on Netflix in June.

US turns up pressure on air bag inflator company that refuses a recall despite deaths, injuries

The U.S. government is stepping up its quest to force ARC Automotive Inc. to recall 67 million potentially dangerous air bag inflators by ordering the company to answer questions under oath.

Second man charged in connection with shooting that injured 2-year-old bystander

Criminal charges have been filed against a second person in connection with a shooting incident in Midvale that resulted in a 2-year-old girl being hit by ricocheting shrapnel.

Who will run to replace Chris Stewart in the US House?

Republican party insiders say more than a dozen candidates could join the special election to replace Rep. Chris Stewart, who announced he will step down — possibly in September.

Longtime Bonneville International executive Tanya Vea to step into new leadership role

Bonneville International announced Thursday that company President Darrell Brown is set to retire and longtime Bonneville executive Tanya Vea will step into a new role as president.

Health officials find bat with rabies in Salt Lake City, warn against contact with wild animals

Salt Lake County health officials are warning people to avoid contact with wild animals after a bat found in Salt Lake City tested positive for rabies.

Southern Utah man charged with assaulting teen girl at high school rodeo

A Washington County man is facing charges of kidnapping an object rape for an alleged incident involving a teen girl at a high school rodeo event.

How much snow is left to melt in Utah's record snowpack?

Thursday marks the beginning of meteorological summer, and there's still plenty of snow left to melt — a lot more than usual at this point of the year — at least in some parts of Utah.

Have You Seen This? Jamaal Williams' anime visor gets national attention

Former BYU running back Jamaal Williams has built up quite the reputation since entering the NFL in 2017.

McLosing weight? Nashville man loses 58 pounds by eating McDonald's

Kevin Maginnis set out on an interesting plan to lose weight. Maginnis wanted to lose 50 pounds in 100 days while eating McDonald's for every single meal, three meals a day.

Davis District pulls Bible from elementaries, junior highs 'due to vulgarity or violence'

The Bible has been removed from all elementary and junior high school libraries throughout the Davis School District after someone challenged its contents.

Ford recall over discouraging use of seat belts

Have you ever had a car with a difficult-to-reach seat belt? This recall is for you.

Body found in Garfield County identified as Mapleton man missing since January

A body found in Garfield County earlier this week was identified as Austin Madsen, 32, of Mapleton, who has been missing since January.

BYU Athletics, Built CEO respond to claims that NIL deal failed to deliver on promises

Built co-founder says his company has given more than $1.25 million to BYU football players and the program, and BYU agrees.

2 Salt Lake officers assaulted while making arrest

A Salt Lake police officer was punched in the head and a second was choked while trying to arrest a man Wednesday.

Man pleads guilty to picking up Yellowstone bison calf that was rejected by herd, euthanized

A man from Hawaii has pleaded guilty to a charge alleging he picked up a bison calf in Yellowstone National Park, causing the animal's herd to reject it and leading park officials to euthanize it.

Man teased at park attacks 2 bystanders, 2 officers with knife, police say

A man who police say wielded a knife and attacked two bystanders and two police officers at Murray Park is facing criminal charges.

Salt Lake City snaps 89-year-old May temperature record

Last month was Salt Lake City's warmest May on record, according to National Weather Service data, reversing a cold trend during the first third of the year.

Provo Rec Center evacuated after man used bear spray on swimmer, police say

A man was arrested Wednesday after police say he used bear spray on a swimmer at the Provo Recreation Center.

Reports: Prosecutors have tape of Trump saying he held onto classified doc after leaving office

There are media reports that Justice Department prosecutors have obtained an audio recording of former President Donald Trump from after he left office in which he talks about holding onto a classified document related to a potential attack on Iran.

Crater Hill Fire burns in Zion National Park; officials warn public to be aware of fire danger

A wildfire burning in Zion National Park required the resources of multiple firefighting agencies Wednesday evening.

Summit County asks for public's help cutting down on noxious weeds

A weed expert explains why some methods of weed control are better than others.

Family devastated after stranger shoots 'iconic' dog in front yard of Idaho Falls home

A family is heartbroken and searching for answers after their dog Remi was shot and killed in their front yard Tuesday morning.

Adult filmmakers ask judge to delay Utah law requiring porn sites verify user ages

A group representing the adult film industry is asking a judge to put on hold a Utah law requiring porn and other adult websites verify user ages.

Are airplane seats too small? Senators want the FAA to look again

Two Senate Democrats want the Biden administration to take another look at whether airplane seats are too cramped.

Still dealing with long COVID? This treatment may help

Many people are still struggling with long-term effects of COVID-19. Aspen Orthopedic Pain and Spine is offering groundbreaking treatment for people suffering for months—or even years—with long COVID.

Woman trying to take photo with bison reminds us to stay back from large animals in Yellowstone

Video of a tourist trying to get a photo with a bison at Yellowstone National Park is another reminder why visitors should stay a safe distance from wildlife.

Crews work to clear snapped trees, avalanche debris in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Due to record-breaking snowfall and avalanches, spring cleanup in Little Cottonwood Canyon will take a little longer this year.

Amazon to pay $30M over privacy violations with Alexa and Ring cameras

Amazon will pay more than $30 million to settle alleged privacy violations involving its voice assistant Alexa and its doorbell camera Ring.

Health department looks for visitors that encountered bat at Dinosaur National Monument

TriCounty Health Department is looking for any visitors that encountered a possibly diseased bat while at Dinosaur National Monument on or around May 28. 

Multistate effort douses fire engulfing Walmart truck on I-15 on-ramp

Firefighting crews from multiple states and cities extinguished a blaze that enveloped the cab of a Walmart semitrailer carrying water bottles on the last on-ramp of north I-15 just before the Utah border Wednesday.

Here's how Utah's 4 congressmen voted on the debt ceiling bill

All four of Utah's Republican congressmen voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act on Wednesday night, sending the debt ceiling deal to the Senate.