Tooele business cleaning up with gratefulness after car slams into building

A Tooele business is sharing what made all the difference in everyone surviving a car slamming into its office as clients sat inside.

Salt Lake City approves record $448.5M budget targeting 'most pertinent needs'

Leaders of Utah's capital city say they believe its new budget takes on the "most pertinent needs" in the city right now, such as affordable housing and homelessness.

Utah's runoff flood risk is all but over. What happens to all the sandbags now?

Some local governments are now starting to go through the process of collecting all of the sandbags distributed this year.

Here's when Utahns will elect a replacement for Rep. Chris Stewart

Utah lawmakers acted quickly in special session Wednesday to shift the dates for municipal elections throughout the state to accommodate a special election to fill the 2nd Congressional District seat being vacated by Rep. Chris Stewart.

Man accused of setting fire outside fast food restaurant charged with arson

Salt Lake police arrested a man Tuesday who they say set a fire outside a Carl's Jr. after being denied free food.

At least 79 people drown after migrant boat sinks off Greek coast

At least 79 people died after a migrant boat carrying hundreds of people sank off the Greek coast in the early hours of Wednesday, that country's Coast Guard said.

Adding threads to Utah's tapestry: Naturalization of 100 citizens kicks off World Refugee Week

A hundred new U.S. citizens from 48 countries had their citizenship cemented during Wednesday's naturalization ceremony at the Utah Capitol. The event kickstarted World Refugee Week.

Is the Utah energy office planning for the future? Audit says no

A Utah legislative audit found the current administration in charge of the Office of Energy Development inherited a mess in the making since its inception 12 years ago.

6 tips for customizing prepared meals

A macro-balanced diet is a nutritional approach that focuses on balancing macronutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, and fats—in a specific ratio to meet individual needs.

Orem under fire by national free speech group accusing city of library display censorship

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent Orem officials a letter earlier this month expressing its intent to sue.

US drug overdose deaths top 109,000 in the past year

More than 109,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending January 2023, a slight increase from the previous year, according to provisional data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released on Wednesday.

Biden's press secretary violated Hatch Act, watchdog says

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre violated the Hatch Act for using the term "mega MAGA" from the briefing room podium, the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel has determined and has received a warning letter.

Untitled Paramount series joins 2 other productions set to film in Utah

The iconic landscapes of the Beehive State are set to be the backdrop of three new film productions estimated to generate an economic impact of $45 million and create 1,700 jobs.

Here's where to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah

2023 marks Juneteenth's second year as a state holiday — and Utahns have a wide variety of opportunities to celebrate.

Grand jury votes to indict Marine vet who held homeless man in fatal chokehold on NYC subway

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran who held Jordan Neely in a fatal chokehold on the New York City subway, according to a source with knowledge of the case.

Have You Seen This? Surfer catches waves in Alaskan bore tide

A surfer took advantage of Alaska's unique bore tide to ride some waves in the Turnagain Arm in early June.

Pickleball turf wars: How a popular sport is creating competition for community court space

The fastest-growing sport in the country creates a growing need for court space. As Utah communities rush to find solutions, it's creating competition with more established sports.

What part of the country are you from based on how you pronounce these words?

Take the quiz for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

How will a $20M investment in wildlife road crossings impact southern Utah?

The state allocated $20 million to construct wildlife crossing infrastructure and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. How does southern Utah stand to benefit?

Video: Motorcyclist arrested after allegedly fleeing troopers at 138 mph

The Utah Highway Patrol says it has identified and arrested a motorcyclist accused of fleeing from them in the Trapper's Loop area in May, reaching a speed of 138 mph.

Utah Lake island project sinks after company behind proposal dissolves

Lake Restoration Solutions, the company proposing to spend billions to dredge Utah Lake and create some 18,000 acres of man-made islands, announced its dissolution Tuesday.

Starbucks ordered to pay $25.6M to a manager who says she was fired for being white

A jury on Monday found in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who sued the company for wrongfully firing her, claiming she was terminated for being white.

Woman declared dead in Ecuador revives during her wake; health authorities investigate

A 76-year-old woman who was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador astonished her relatives by knocking on her coffin during her wake. The incident on June 9 has prompted a government investigation into the hospital.

Utah lawmakers to set election dates to fill congressional vacancy

There's a $2.5 million price tag for holding special primary and general elections to fill the vacancy that will be left when Rep. Chris Stewart resigns this fall.

Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student in Virginia has resigned, school officials say

The first-grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia no longer works for the school system that employed her. Newport News Public Schools said Tuesday that Abby Zwerner resigned. Her separation became official Monday.

It's confirmed: Dad jokes are good for you. Here's Utah's favorite one

Even though dad jokes are a little cliche and more punny than funny, they're something of an art form.

5-year-old on hospice receives lifetime of birthday cards

Hundreds of birthday cards made their way from around the world to young Charlotte Bauer, who recently celebrated her fifth birthday while under hospice care.

Man charged with aggravated robbery in random attack of 79-year-old

A man who police say has a history of attacking strangers has been arrested and charged with assaulting and robbing a 79-year-old man in Salt Lake City.

Family's car broken into at SLC airport, thieves use garage door opener to break into home

A weeklong vacation for the Brown family ended on a sour note when they landed back at the Salt Lake airport.

'Avatar 3' pushed to 2025 and Disney sets two 'Star Wars' films for 2026

"Avatar: The Way of Water" may have finally arrived in theaters in 2022, but that long parade of "Avatar" delays isn't done, yet. The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday pushed the release of "Avatar 3" a year, bumping it from December 2024 to December 2025.

After 'inconsistent' NBA career, former Jazz center Greg Ostertag is living the dream

For 10 seasons with the Utah Jazz, Greg Ostertag could be funny, feisty and even frustrating.

Weapons expert in Alec Baldwin case was hungover on set, prosecutors say

Prosecutors are accusing the weapons supervisor on the film set where Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer of drinking and smoking marijuana in the evenings during the filming of "Rust." They say she was likely hungover when she loaded a live bullet into the revolver.

Finally, Utah's new retro black specialty license plate hits the streets

Two years ago, we spoke to Marc Briggs — a car owner frustrated he could not get a Utah specialty plate with a retro black look for his pickup truck.

Salt Lake City begins to plan for future of unique 'Hobbitville.' Here's how to help

Salt Lake City planners are beginning to collect feedback on what residents and visitors want from historic Allen Park as they plan for the park's future.

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.

Motorcyclist crashes on Gunlock Road, 'probably from speeding,' authorities say

A motorcyclist was injured on Gunlock Road after losing control and crashing on Tuesday evening.

Obesity changes the brain, with 'no sign of reversibility,' expert says

Obesity may damage the brain's ability to recognize the sensation of fullness and be satisfied after eating fats and sugars, a new study found.

Victim identified in Murray crash that killed 1, critically injured another

Police have identified a person killed in a crash in Murray on Tuesday night.

Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals 2 more potential hikes this year

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation.