Hikers should steer clear of swift rivers while water levels peak in Sandy

Water levels are expected to peak in Sandy's rivers over the next few weeks.

Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone dropped while taking selfie

A government official in India who drained a reservoir to retrieve a phone he dropped while taking a selfie has been suspended from his job.

African Heritage festival celebrates Utah African diaspora

The African Heritage Festival is returning to University Place in Orem Saturday and will include storytelling, music, dance, poetry, art, cultural activities and vendors.

Cowgirls erupt for 6-run 2nd inning to send Utes packing in College World Series

It took 29 years for Utah softball to return to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. And the Utes will have to wait even longer to get a win in the late rounds of the postseason tournament.

Search for latest $25,000 Utah Treasure Hunt is underway

After last year's success, Utah Treasure Hunt organizers plan on fine-tuning the 2023 hunt while hiking the reward to $25,000, a $5,000 increase from last year's $20,000. The pair released their first clue on May 26.

2 injured after semitruck crashes into garages in Garden City

A driver and passenger were injured Friday evening when a semitruck ran off the road and crashed through a few garages in Rich County.

Review: Is 'The Boogeyman' the scary movie of the summer?

Here's the good and the bad of "The Boogeyman."

Houseboats catch fire at Lake Powell

More than half a dozen house boats momentarily caught fire at a popular boating destination on the Utah-Arizona line on Friday. The fire ignited while tourists and jet skiers stood by.

'Important' wildfire risk reduction measures continue at Parleys Canyon

Federal, state and local agencies are resuming their work to reduce wildfire risks in Parleys Canyon.

New Senate bill introduced by Sen. Mike Lee seeks to avoid another formula shortage

A new bill introduced in Congress by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Utah Sen. Mike Lee, is meant to stop a formula shortage from happening again.

Inmate found dead at Davis County Jail

An inmate at Davis County Jail was found dead Friday morning.

Book of Mormon challenged in Davis School District

A week after the Davis School District removed the Bible from all elementary and junior high libraries, the Book of Mormon on Friday was challenged.

Infant hospitalized after near drowning in bathtub accident

A 10-month-old infant was hospitalized Friday after almost drowning in a bathtub at a Sandy home.

Utah wildlife officials set up traps, signs after bear encounter above Bountiful

Utah wildlife officials have set up traps in a canyon above Bountiful after a man reported a bear encounter at a campsite in the canyon early Thursday.

Macy's and Costco sound a warning about the economy

Macy's, Costco and other big chains say shoppers are pulling back at their stores and changing what they buy. That could be a red flag for the U.S. economy.

Idaho judge sets 2024 trial date for Chad Daybell

An April 1, 2024, trial date was set Friday for Chad Daybell to face multiple charges in the deaths of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell.

Hill Air Force Base airman accused of stealing rifle from Salt Lake warehouse

An airman stationed at Hill Air Force Base has been arrested in Salt Lake City and accused of stealing a rifle from a warehouse.

2 dead in West Jordan electrocution

West Jordan police said two men cutting down a tree were electrocuted on Friday.

Have You Seen This? An SNL Monologue Song (Taylor's Version)

A young Taylor Swift performs her first monologue via song on Saturday Night Live.

Looking for a venue for your company event? This Is The Place

Whether you're looking for a casual picnic in the park or a formal dinner in a banquet hall, here are a few of Utah's best options for corporate events and company parties.

Cedar Breaks, Butterfield Canyon roads reopen; crews to begin clearing Guardsman Pass

More of Utah's popular recreational roads are becoming available as the state's remaining snow continues to melt.

USA rugby national team to bring French power Stade Toulousain to Utah

USA Rugby will host French power Stade Toulousain following a three-match tour of Europe at America First Field in Sandy on Sept. 17.

'His name will live there forever': Fallen St. George officer gets eternal honor in Washington D.C.

A St. George police officer who died of COVID-19 has received a permanent honor in Washington D.C.

More than 200 killed and 800 hurt after 2 trains derail in India

Two passenger trains derailed Friday in India, killing more than 200 people and trapping hundreds of others inside more than a dozen damaged rail cars, officials said.

Fraudster impersonates Gov. Cox, asks for gift cards

A fraudster impersonated Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, trying to swindle others into buying gift cards.

Former counselor at youth treatment center in Toquerville sentenced in 'egregious' case

A former staff member accused of sexually abusing two teenage girls housed at a treatment center in Toquerville was sentenced on multiple felony charges during a recent hearing in 5th District Court.

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of great range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling," "On Broadway," "Walking in the Rain" and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82.

Park City judge issues partial gag order in high-profile Richins murder case

A Utah judge in the case of Kouri Richins, who is charged with killing her husband with a fatal dose of fentanyl, on Friday issued a partial gag order involving attorneys in the murder case.

Here's where the Salt Lake Bees' new ballpark will be located in Daybreak

The Larry H. Miller announced plans for the Downtown Daybreak development in South Jordan, which include the future home ballpark of the Salt Lake Bees.

'Music and the Spoken Word' to premiere in Spanish

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's "Music and the Spoken Word" will premiere in Spanish later this month as part of a push to increase its visibility internationally.

Should Tim Scott's marital status matter to conservatives?

If elected president, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott would be only the third single man to occupy the Oval Office.

Jazz pick former Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski to coach SLC Stars

Wojciechowski will replace Scott Morrison, who has been promoted to Will Hardy's staff with the Jazz, per sources.

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah is the champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, had his spelling career interrupted by the pandemic, then didn't make it out of his regional bee last year.

Authorities place officer on leave after 2 dogs running loose on Idaho highway were shot

An officer who shot two dogs running loose on an Idaho Highway last weekend has been placed on administrative leave pending an independent investigation.

Despite on-time payments, woman's credit score drops due to company not reporting

A Box Elder County woman bought a car and made payments on time to boost her credit scores. It did the opposite. Matt Gephardt investigates what went wrong.

For the first time, you can see Mars as it is right now

Mars is making its livestreaming debut Friday morning, and the show will reveal the red planet in a whole new light.

Utah Pride Festival barriers pushing some to organize their own Pride festivities

Frustration with increases in vendor booth pricing, unaligned values and a lack of inclusivity has pushed some in the LGBTQ community to organize their own Pride celebrations.

Woman falsely claims boy run over by FrontRunner train

A woman who police say falsely reported that she witnessed a FrontRunner train run over a young boy's arm, causing a lengthy delay in service during the morning commute, has been arrested.

Friday is National Donut Day

The first Friday in June — June 2 this year — is National Donut Day.

The downside to the record snow and runoff water: Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are likely to be a big problem this summer, thanks to all of that much-needed water we now have.

How a Utah woman restored 2 inches of height and relieved chronic back pain

Back pain isn't an irreversible inevitability of old age. Decades of research from clinical director Michael Halliday and the medical professionals at Upright Spine Solutions have found that the opposite is true.

3 women sentenced in Utah massage parlor sting

Three women each received three years of probation, and two of them received additional time in jail, after pleading guilty to exploiting prostitutes and laundering money through six different Utah massage parlors.

Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns

Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these apps since their funds may not be covered by deposit insurance, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Thursday.

US employers added a strong 339,000 jobs in May as labor market stays durable

The nation's employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool.

High runoff is both good and bad news for algal blooms on Utah Lake

In recent years, algal blooms started to develop on Utah Lake around mid-June. This year, the blooms could be delayed if the water level stays high and cold.