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Moab police investigate rash of mountain bike thefts

06/27/2023 10:28pm
Moab city officials say that in one day, thieves stole $22,000 worth of bicycles from tourists.

Misconduct by federal jail guards led to Jeffrey Epstein's suicide, Justice Department watchdog says

06/27/2023 10:03pm
The Justice Department's watchdog says negligence, misconduct and job failures enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Supreme Court backs man who sent female musician flood of unwanted messages

06/27/2023 9:35pm
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out the stalking conviction of a Colorado man who sent a barrage of unwanted messages to a female musician in a case involving constitutional free speech protections, ruling that prosecutors had not shown he understood the "threatening nature" of his words.

Utah's record snowpack is more than 99% melted. What happens next?

06/27/2023 9:03pm
Utah was spared from widespread flooding, but the impact record snowpack will have the rest of the year, remains to be seen.

2 women at Orem care facility charged with abuse of patient who died by suicide

06/27/2023 8:35pm
Two women who work for a care facility in Orem have been charged with aggravated abuse of a patient who died by suicide.

Race car driver Jimmie Johnson's in-laws and their grandson, 11, found dead in murder-suicide

06/27/2023 8:05pm
The parents and nephew of race car driver Jimmie Johnson's wife, Chandra Janway Johnson, were killed Monday at a home in Muskogee, Oklahoma, according to a news release from the Muskogee Police Department. A police spokesperson told CNN it was a suspected murder-suicide.

'You ain't seen nothing yet,' Elder Bednar says of blessings from 'The Joseph Smith Papers'

06/27/2023 7:32pm
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. says the reach of the now-completed "The Joseph Smith Papers" project is "stunning."

Mike Lee wants to end Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption

06/27/2023 7:07pm
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wants to end Major League Baseball's century-old legal protection from antitrust laws.

Utah's off-roading vehicle safety course seeing positive results

06/27/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
More than 175,000 people have completed the state's new adult education course. The course is the first of its kind in the nation and helps preserve access to roads and increase rider safety.

With GOP field narrowed, Dems and United Utah Party vet candidates for Rep. Stewart's seat

06/27/2023 6:42pm
The United Utah Party and Utah Democratic Party will hold their special conventions Tuesday and Wednesday to nominate candidates in the race to replace Rep. Chris Stewart.

Lee Lonsberry leaves Sen. Mike Lee's office to be chief of staff for Rep. Burgess Owens

06/27/2023 6:29pm
Rep. Burgess Owens announced key staff changes Tuesday, including Lee Lonsberry as his new chief of staff and Devon Murphy as his new legislative director.

Malaria cases in Texas and Florida are the first US spread since 2003, CDC says

06/27/2023 5:51pm
The U.S. has seen five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the last two months, the first time there's been a local spread in 20 years.

Remains found in California mountains confirmed as actor Julian Sands

06/27/2023 5:16pm
British-born actor Julian Sands, best known for his role in the Oscar-celebrated film "A Room with a View," was confirmed dead on Tuesday, five months after he went missing while out for a hike in snow-covered mountains near Los Angeles, authorities said.

Have You Seen This? A musician uses water as her instrument

06/27/2023 4:22pm
Beibei Wang, a professional percussionist, uses water as her main instrument in a 2019 concerto performance.

Officer legally justified in killing Bluffdale man, district attorney says

06/27/2023 4:05pm
A Saratoga Springs police officer was legally justified in shooting and killing a Bluffdale man in December after he charged at officers with a Taser, the district attorney announced Tuesday.

Utah family grateful for support from around the country after young boy hospitalized

06/27/2023 3:13pm
A Sevier County family is sharing their gratitude after people across the country started fundraising to help their little boy, who was hospitalized after a terrible horse accident.

How using prepared meals can save you time and money

06/27/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
There are many options to make family dinner fast, easy, and cost-effective.

4th of July cookout will cost you less this year, according to American Farm Bureau

06/27/2023 2:38pm
Good news for your Fourth of July cookout — it's more affordable than last year. Families can expect to pay $67.73 for a party of 10, down 3% from last year's record high, according to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Meta launches more parental supervision tools for Instagram

06/27/2023 2:09pm
Instagram and Facebook's parent company Meta is adding some new parental supervision tools and privacy features to its platforms as social media companies face increasing scrutiny over their effects on teen mental health.

In an audio recording Donald Trump discusses a 'highly confidential' document with an interviewer

06/27/2023 1:38pm
An audio recording from a meeting in which ex-President Donald Trump discusses a "highly confidential" document with an interviewer appears to undercut his later claim he didn't have such documents, only news clippings.

Study involving 9,000 children shows 'no safe level' of air pollution

06/27/2023 12:56pm
A study of brain development and child health found even air pollution levels considered "safe" by federal regulators are impairing cognitive and emotional development in adolescents.

Utah Jazz draftees hoping former bonds will help them rise in Utah

06/27/2023 12:21pm
As his whirlwind draft night was beginning to wind down, Taylor Hendricks took a glance at the draft board and noticed something: His former AAU teammate (and high school opponent) Brice Sensabaugh was still available.

Police identify man killed in West Haven motorcycle crash

06/27/2023 12:01pm
One person was killed in a motorcycle crash in West Haven on Monday.

Expungement fees are going up June 30. Here's how to avoid them

06/27/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
Last year's amendments to limit fees for expungements are expiring soon. See how Rasa Legal can help.

Ryan Seacrest will host 'Wheel of Fortune' after Pat Sajak retires

06/27/2023 11:28am
Ryan Seacrest will become the new "Wheel of Fortune" host after Pat Sajak's retirement next year. Seacrest and Sony Pictures Television announced Tuesday that Seacrest has signed a multi-year deal to host the long-running game show.

Supreme Court rejects bid to give lawmakers unchecked power over elections

06/27/2023 11:06am
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to give politicians at the state level more power over federal elections by limiting the ability of state courts to review their actions, handing a defeat to Republican lawmakers in North Carolina.

Patrick Kinahan: Mission for BYU coaches doesn't change with Big 12 affiliation

06/27/2023 10:29am
In a real sense, this week's impending transition to the Big 12 doesn't much change the mission for the BYU football staff.

Customer says wireless company refuses to cancel plan though they're too ill to use the phone

06/27/2023 10:08am
Canceling a wireless service can be tough. But for a Layton woman, it got to be so tough she found it impossible. So, she decided to Get Gephardt.

FBI and Homeland Security ignored 'massive amount' of intelligence before Jan. 6, Senate report says

06/27/2023 9:44am
A Senate committee's report says the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security downplayed or ignored "a massive amount of intelligence information" before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S Capitol.

UDOT hosts public meetings to discuss I-15 changes in Spanish Fork

06/27/2023 9:18am
UDOT is kicking off an environmental assessment to address the quickly growing city of Spanish Fork. 

Tenants say a 3-year ban on evictions kept them housed. Landlords say they're drowning in debt

06/27/2023 8:50am
Some landlords have gone without rental income for more than three years after Oakland, California, approved an eviction moratorium in March 2020.

RSL shoring up roster for 2nd half of season

06/27/2023 8:22am
The MLS summer transfer window doesn't open until July 5, but that hasn't stopped Real Salt Lake from getting an ambitious head start in player acquisitions.

3 San Antonio officers charged with murder in fatal shooting of woman at her apartment

06/27/2023 8:21am
Three San Antonio police officers were charged with murder on Friday, less than 24 hours after they fatally shot a woman during a police call, their chief announced.

Like clean air? UTA gets $17M to replace some diesel buses

06/27/2023 8:05am
Some of UTA's fleet in underserved communities will be transitioned to compressed natural gas as part of $17 million in new federal money targeting a reduction in air pollution.

Costner, crew team up with southern Utah tribe to protect, preserve while filming on reservation

06/27/2023 7:40am
Working with the Native Americans in southern Utah to protect their land is a priority for the Kevin Costner production "Horizon: An American Saga 2." The four-part film series covers 15 years around the American Civil War and the expansion of the West.

Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in brief rebellion

06/27/2023 7:17am
Russian authorities say they have closed a criminal investigation into the armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, with no charges against him or any of the other participants.

A common nail salon tool may cause DNA damage and mutations in human cells, research finds

06/27/2023 6:49am
Radiation from nail dryers may damage DNA and cause cancer-causing mutations in human cells, a study has found — and that might have you wondering whether your regular gel mani-pedi is worth the risk.

Utah breaks ground on 'exciting' new firefighting center. Here's why it matters

06/27/2023 6:17am
Utah leaders and firefighting experts say a new operations center, set to open in 2024, will help improve the state's firefighting response in the future.