Protest derails planned celebration of 20-year ban on oil drilling near Chaco national park

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland's plans to visit Chaco Culture National Historical Park on Sunday were derailed when protesters blocked the entrance to the northwestern New Mexico site.

2 active-duty Marines plead guilty to Capitol riot charges

Two men who were active-duty members of the Marines Corps when they stormed the U.S. Capitol have pleaded guilty to riot-related criminal charges. Joshua Abate and Dodge Dale Hellonen are scheduled to be sentenced in September.

Are Utahns worried about Great Salt Lake after record snowpack?

The endless winter storms that draped Utah's watersheds in a canopy of white, breaking records, collapsing roofs and burying recreation sites also slightly dampened some of the concern Utah residents have over the Great Salt Lake.

Salt Lake City Council answers burning questions as it nears record-setting budget

What is expected in Salt Lake City's next budget? Members of the City Council fielded questions that residents had about the 2024 budget through an "ask me anything" event.

Body recovered from rubble of Philadelphia I-95 highway collapse

Human remains were recovered on Monday from a fallen overpass on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia as crews removed concrete debris from the site of a fiery weekend highway collapse that closed a stretch of one of the busiest traffic corridors along the East Coast.

Who will speak at Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing?

With Lori Vallow Daybell's sentencing less than two months away, District Judge Steven Boyce has ruled on who will be allowed to provide victim impact statements – and who will not.

Suspect in Idaho student killings wants more time to respond to prosecutor's request for alibi

Bryan Kohberger — charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death last year — is asking a judge for more time to decide whether to offer a formal alibi in the case.

Southern Utah University freshman wins 'Wheel of Fortune'

Southern Utah University freshman Kira Paskett recently won the top spot at famed game show "Wheel of Fortune," and says that she will use her winnings to pay for tuition.

Piute County teen pleads guilty to the aggravated murder of his girlfriend

A 17-year-old pleaded guilty on Monday to aggravated murder for shooting and killing his girlfriend after they got into a fight. He was charged in adult court for causing the death of the Piute High School girl.

Man pleads guilty to killing 2 Salt Lake County women, unborn child

A man pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of aggravated murder in the killings of two women and an unborn child. The women were strangled inside their Salt Lake County apartments in 2006 and 2008.

Utah lawmakers criticize Davis District's process of removing Bible in some schools

Following the removal of the Bible from some schools in the Davis School District last month, several Utah lawmakers sharply criticized the process Monday stemming from the 2022 law.

A Utah geyser is erupting more regularly and attracting visitors from around the world

An off-the-beaten path Utah attraction is becoming quite a popular spot for locals and tourists right now. The wet winter is causing Crystal Geyser to erupt.

'Unabomber' Ted Kaczynski died by suicide in prison medical center, AP sources say

Ted Kaczynski, the man known as the Unabomber who carried out a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people and injured 23 others, died by suicide. Four people familiar with the matter confirmed the cause of death to the Associated Press.

BYU students' Triple Dome Home is unexpected stop along parade of homes

This year's Utah Valley Parade of Homes features an unexpected stop among the 31 homes: the campus of Brigham Young University.

Have You Seen This? Enya-loving trash can decides to 'sail away'

'Binnie' was waiting for his opportunity to travel the world and he seized his chance.

Why this expert says Utah's record snowpack may result in 'slower' fishing

A Utah wildlife biologist says this year's record-breaking snowpack should help fish habitats in the state's various bodies of water, but it could lead to "slower" fishing.

7 tips to avoid construction fraud in Utah

Construction fraud is far more prevalent than you might guess. Any Utah homeowner may find themselves a victim if they don't take the proper steps to protect themselves before hiring a contractor.

Utah lawmakers, Alpine District go back and forth over process of exploring school closures

After being subpoenaed by Utah lawmakers, Alpine School District board members on Monday defended their process in potentially closing five elementary schools.

County Council approves $9M for lap pool in South Jordan

A major expansion project is coming to the South Jordan Fitness and Aquatics Center. It is welcome news to local swimmers who have been advocating for the expansion since the Marv Jensen Recreation center closed in 2019.

Australia's having an intense flu season. Could it signal what's to come in the US?

It's only June, but scientists in the U.S. are already thinking about flu season. As always at this time of year, they're keeping a close eye on Australia, which saw an early start to its flu season.

The Great Grift: How billions in COVID-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted

An Associated Press analysis found that fraudsters potentially stole more than $280 billion in COVID-19 relief funding; another $123 billion was wasted or misspent. Combined, the loss represents 10% of the $4.2 trillion the U.S. government has disbursed in COVID relief aid.

Trump lands in Florida to face charges in documents case

Former President Donald Trump flew to Miami on Monday to face criminal charges of unlawfully keeping U.S. national-security documents and lying to officials who tried to recover them, in a case that so far has powered rather than hampered his re-election hopes.

Should Sen. Mitt Romney run for re-election? Utahns are split in new poll

According to a new poll, Romney's approval rating among Utah voters has dropped since March.

Delta aircraft slide accidentally deploys after plane diverted to Salt Lake City

An inflatable emergency slide accidentally deployed inside of a Delta Air Lines plane while on the ground at Salt Lake International Airport on Saturday.

Want to see next year's total solar eclipse? Make plans now

The path of totality. That's where you'll want to be on April 8, 2024, to take advantage of the last opportunity for decades to see a total solar eclipse over the contiguous United States.

Oldest of 4 siblings who survived Colombian plane crash told family their mother lived for days

The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died.

JPMorgan settles with victims of Jeffrey Epstein, deceased financier charged with sex trafficking

JPMorgan Chase announced a settlement with the sex victims of financier Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said Monday, which had accused the bank of being the financial conduit that Epstein used to pay off his victims for several years.

Latino Arts Festival coming to Park City

The festival features over 25 visual artists, musicians, dancers and foods that celebrate Latin American cultures.

Saratoga Springs family shares update after house fire left father in burn unit

A Saratoga Springs family is sharing their story and thankfulness for the community after a house fire left the father in the burn unit.

Stubborn weight? Not thyroid? Free online survey reveals real cause that is likely to blame

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

Judge denies bail for Kamas author accused of murdering husband

A Summit County judge denied bail Monday for Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman charged with aggravated murder and accused of poisoning her husband with fentanyl.

Utah ranks among lowest for mammography screening rates

Despite breast cancer being the leading cancer death in Utah women, the state failed to meet its goal of screening 76% of Utah women ages 40 or older by 2020.

Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests in Australia rolls over, killing 10 and injuring 25

The driver of a bus has been charged after the vehicle carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25 in the nation's most deadly road accident in almost 30 years.