Westbound I-80 reopened at Parleys Canyon after semitruck crash kills driver

A semitruck hit the left median wall, rolled over and then slid to the right, blocking the right-hand lanes in Parleys Canyon on Monday night. The driver was the only person in the semitruck and died at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

Utah deaf and blind teens get to DJ, practice cooking with help of visitors from national center

This month, the Helen Keller National Center worked with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to help two students develop skills, form connections and build bridges from education to employment.

More than 1 million people dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls

About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states, including Utah, as a post-coronavirus pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway.

Affirmative action, student debt rulings loom at US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide by the end of this month the fate of race-conscious collegiate admission policies, one of the major disputes — also including cases involving LGBT rights and student debt forgiveness — still yet to be resolved as the justices speed toward the end of their current term.

Layton veteran recognized with national award for 'taking care of his fellow Marines'

Layton man Terry McDade, a Vietnam War veteran, was given the Honor Roll for Veterans Award for his service in the Marine Corps and for his service to those around him.

Loneliness, insomnia associated with frequent use of AI systems at work, study shows

The artificial intelligence revolution is underway and with it comes a range of questions about what the future of work will entail — such as how working with AI systems may impact employees.

Brush fire near Hurricane burns more than 600 acres, threatened dozens of homes

Wildland firefighters were in the "mop-up" stage Tuesday for a fire that at one point threatened dozens of southern Utah homes and outbuildings.

US judge orders Trump lawyers not to release evidence in documents probe

A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday ordered defense lawyers for former President Donald Trump not to release evidence in the classified documents case to the media or the public, according to a court filing.

Kaysville firefighter receives jail, probation for enticing minor while at work

A former Kaysville firefighter has been sentenced to jail and four years of probation for having a sexual conversation with an undercover officer pretending to be a teenage girl.

Utah Juneteenth celebration hopes to 'build bridges that bring our community closer together'

Monday's Juneteenth celebration in Salt Lake City reflected the generations of sacrifice and dedication that have gone into ensuring equal freedoms in Utah and across the country.

Video: A toy almost got me killed on Angels Landing

The terrifying true story of how a simple toy almost led to my death while hiking Angels Landing, and what this episode says about Utah's national parks.

Woman who was previously discovered to be alive in her coffin during her wake has died

A woman in Ecuador who was previously discovered to be alive in a coffin at her own wake has now actually passed away.

New dinosaur species found in Utah helps researchers piece together Earth's history

The bones of a previously unknown plant-eating dinosaur found in central Utah nearly a decade ago may provide new clues about how the Earth's climate changed millions of years ago.

Suspect in custody after 4 people fatally shot at residence in Idaho, police say

The Idaho State Police are investigating a shooting that left four people dead in the small city of Kellogg on Sunday. Law enforcement has not yet identified the victims or the suspect.

Rep. Blake Moore: National park employees need more housing options

Amid record numbers of visitors to national parks and an ongoing struggle to hire and retain park employees, Rep. Blake Moore sponsored a bill to increase affordable housing in or near the parks.

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.

Have You Seen This? This lion doesn't sleep tonight

I know that I'm a total grump when I wake up from a nap, so I can't even imagine how this poor lion felt.

Man killed in crash outside Park City

A car that had been reported as speeding on Park City's Main Street was found crashed into a street sign early Monday. The 29-year-old driver died shortly after being extricated by emergency crews.

Man injured in Tooele motorcycle crash dies

Two men on a stolen motorcycle were critically injured early Monday when police say they ran a red light and hit a car. One of those men has since died, Tooele police confirmed Tuesday.

Former BYU cornerback Corby Eason living the dream as a junior high principal

Davis School District recently promoted former BYU cornerback Corby Eason to principal of a junior high school in Layton.

Podcasts opening the door for more Utahns to tell their own communities' stories

The growing accessibility and popularity of podcasting is opening the door for stories and experiences that mainstream media has ignored or explored on a surface level.

Deep-sea craft carrying 5 people to Titanic wreckage reported missing, search underway

A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a submersible vessel that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic.

Intoxicated man with gun arrested in Salt Lake area receiving extra police attention

A man who police say was heavily intoxicated and armed was arrested over the weekend in an area that is receiving extra attention from officers due to recent incidents of gun violence.

Active learning with judo: Martial arts empowers visually impaired students

What began as an experiment at a school a couple of years ago to learn judo soon turned into an empowering opportunity for the students.

Successful Kickstarter campaign launches origami solar panels for outdoorsy Utahns

Jacob Sheffield and Ian Esplin, co-creators of the Sego Charger: the Origami Travel Solar Panel, posted their product on Kickstarter with the goal of receiving $10,000 in funding.

1 killed and almost 2 dozen injured in overnight storms in Mississippi, officials say

At least one person was killed and nearly two dozen injured in severe weather that swept Sunday night through Jasper County, Mississippi, emergency management officials said, as more than 50 million across the Southeast on Monday face the threat of more severe weather.

Weekend shootings leave 6 people dead and dozens injured across the US

Mass shootings and violence across the U.S. over the weekend killed at least six people including a Pennsylvania state trooper and left dozens injured.

West Valley shooting suspect arrested in Farmington

A shooting at a house party in West Valley City ended with a man being arrested in Farmington following an extensive search.

Blinken and Xi pledge to stabilize the deteriorating ties between the US and China

The United States and China have pledged to stabilize their badly deteriorated ties during a critical visit to Beijing by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

These are the best flooring options for families with pets and kids

Here is everything you need to know about choosing kid and pet-friendly floors that are also pleasing to the eye.

Orem Fire Department leads out with investments in equipment, training

Orem's public safety is enhanced with new, state-of-the-art equipment and a critical care paramedic program that provides for ground-based care usually reserved for helicopters.