Kayakers: Temporary bridge over Weber River is too low, dangerous

The height of a temporary bridge over the Weber River is concerning for people floating in the water. They're worried about safety ahead of the busy holiday weekend.

Couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death

Authorities announced late Monday that they had arrested a 41-year-old man in the weekend killing of a Massachusetts couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, along with another family member, in the small city outside Boston.

Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters

The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.

There are a few things they don't tell you when renting an electric car

Teslas are easy to drive, it's charging the battery that's a tad more difficult.

WIC is vastly underused in Utah; nonprofit aims to expand access to Latinos and Pacific Islanders

Comunidad Materna en Utah has received a $372,000 federal grant to identify what barriers may be preventing Latina and Pacific Islander women from using WIC.

Extreme heat means two-thirds of North America could suffer blackouts this summer

Power grid officials have warned that large swaths of the United States could face blackouts if it's a hot summer.

Salt Lake's Winter Games bid 'on the right track,' US Olympic official says

Salt Lake City could be on its way to hosting another Winter Games as soon as October, a top U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee official said Monday. But whether that is for 2030 or 2034 remains to be seen.

Long-driving Kedon Slovis has the name — and the game — to lead BYU into Big 12

In lieu of the traditional media day that has customarily been held in July BYU readies for the upcoming football season with a golf tournament.

Report alleges lack of oversight of care facilities after patient with mental illness died by suicide

A report from the Disability Law Center of Utah sheds light on the aftermath of a care facility being closed by the health department, focusing on one resident who died by suicide after being transferred to another facility.

First-time Utah homebuyers can get up to $20,000 for a new construction home

With a new program recently introduced by the Utah Legislature, first-time homebuyers in Utah can now receive financial assistance when purchasing a new-construction home.

John Goodenough, Nobel Prize-winning co-creator of lithium battery, dies at 100

John Goodenough, who helped to develop the lithium-ion battery, has died at 100.

Ex-BYU professor sentenced to 2 years of probation in student sex abuse case

A former BYU professor accused of sexually abusing three students and "ecclesiastical abuse" was sentenced Monday to probation after pleading no contest to reduced charges.

There's a new dinosaur attraction at Yellowstone Bear World for the entire family

A new dinosaur attraction that opened in Rexburg, Idaho, is taking people back in time.

New Salt Lake program uses weather data, satellite imagery to help residents water more efficiently

A new program offers some Salt Lake County residents better insight into how much water they are using and how much water their landscape needs.

BYU student's family offers 'total forgiveness' to deputy who hit, killed their son

The father of a BYU student killed in a 2021 crash when he was hit by a Utah County sheriff's deputy has expressed "total forgiveness" for the deputy's actions.

Prosecutors will seek death penalty for Bryan Kohberger in Idaho student murders case

Prosecutors in Idaho will seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students at an off-campus home in the city of Moscow last fall, according to a court document filed Monday.

Have You Seen This? Women devour burritos in record-setting chow down

Two professional speed-eaters each dominate a burrito, dispatching them with stunning speed.

Regence, University of Utah Health reach agreement allowing thousands to continue care

University of Utah Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield announced Monday they reached an agreement allowing tens of thousands to continue receiving in-network care.

Free Utah lawyer referral service can help you find the right legal help

Finding a lawyer can be a daunting task. The Utah State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service, Licensedlawyer.org, is a resource designed to make the process easier.

Prosecutor: Deputy fled during Parkland school massacre, putting own life ahead of students'

A jury will soon decide the fate of a Florida sheriff's deputy accused of failing to protect students during the 2018 Parkland school massacre.

Amazon wants small businesses to help make deliveries in rural areas and big cities

The e-commerce giant on Monday officially announced a program it has been piloting since 2020 that pays small business owners to deliver packages during the "last mile" of delivery to customers' doorsteps.

Germany offers to station 4,000 troops in Lithuania to strengthen NATO's eastern flank

Germany says it is willing to send around 4,000 troops to Lithuania on a permanent basis to strengthen NATO's eastern flank. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during a visit in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius on Monday that "Germany is prepared to permanently station a robust brigade in Lithuania."

No more needles? A daily pill may work as well as Wegovy shots to treat obesity

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk said it intends to seek approval for a weight-loss pill in the U.S. later this year. The company didn't say how much the new pills would cost or how widely available they'll be.

No one says 'welcome home' like the families at Salt Lake's airport

If you squint, you can pretend those cheers and signs in the airport are for you.

$317M is coming to Utah to expand access to high-speed internet

The Beehive State is set to receive $317.4 million through the Biden administration's latest efforts to close the digital divide and expand access to high-speed internet.

Report: Jazz trading for Hawks' John Collins, sending Rudy Gay

The Jazz are trading Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick for versatile Atlanta forward John Collins

19-year-old man killed in rollover crash in Kanarraville

A 19-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash in Kanarraville on Sunday night. Deputies believe speed was a factor in the crash.

Have a brilliant app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Salty Utah deputies looking to ketchup to hungry McDonald's fry thief

Summit County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who went behind the counter of a Park City McDonald's on Saturday and started eating the restaurant's french fries.

Parishioners pushing to save 110-year-old Utah church from possible sale

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church rests at the corner of 11th and 7th and has been a community center for Catholics and other organizations for the past 110 years.  

Teen who went missing in water near Hooper dam is found dead

Rescuers found the body of a 17-year-old boy who went missing after being pulled underwater near a dam at the Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area on Sunday.

Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison; victim says 'devil awaits' defendant

The suspect who pleaded guilty in a 2022 mass shooting at a LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs has been sentenced to life in prison.

Russia's defense minister seen in first video since mercenary revolt as uncertainty swirls

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made his first public appearance since a mercenary uprising demanded his ouster. He inspected troops in Ukraine in a video released Monday aimed at projecting a sense of order after the country's most serious political crisis in decades.

New grasshopper swarm bugging southern Utahns

In news that's not really news to most in Southern Utah, another grasshopper infestation is taking place.

Driver seriously injured in crash with semitruck on I-15 in Layton

A driver was seriously injured in a crash with a semitruck on I-15 in Layton Monday morning.

As fuel taxes plummet, Utah and other states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank

U.S. states are facing a myriad of hurdles as they experiment with programs to eventually replace the motor fuel taxes that have paid for roads for more than a century. Those taxes are generating less each year due to inflation, fuel efficiency and the rise of electric cars.

What is 'watermelon snow'? The phenomenon turning Utah's mountains pink and red

People in Utah have been seeing snow on the ground tinged with a red and pinkish hue.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Kohberger attorney says there's 'no connection' between him and Idaho students who were killed

The attorney for Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students last fall, argues "there is no connection between Mr. Kohberger and the victims."

2 men pushing stalled vehicle critically injured after being hit in South Jordan

Two men were hospitalized in critical condition Sunday night after being hit by another vehicle while they were pushing a stalled vehicle near 11590 S. Redwood Road.

US Navy: Hefty salvage system not required in probe of fatal Titan implosion

The U.S. Navy said Sunday it won't be using a large piece of salvage equipment it had deployed to the effort to retrieve the Titan submersible. The Flyaway Deep Ocean Salvage System had the capability of lifting an intact Titan back to the surface.

Utahns invited to watch 100-year anniversary flyover on Tuesday

The U.S. Air Force and Utah Air National Guard invite Utahns to watch air refuelers fly over northern and central Utah on Tuesday, honoring 100 years of air refueling.