George's comfort, Agbaji's fouls, and a week with Lauri: Takeaways from summer league

Here are some takeaways from Day 2 of summer league in Salt Lake City.

What do southern Utahns need to know to 'keep the wild out of fire' this year?

As summer ushers in dry air, yellowing grasses and high temperatures, what do southern Utahns need to know about fire restrictions on public lands?

Texas shooter in racist Walmart attack is going to prison. Here's what to know about the case

The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a racist 2019 attack at a Walmart has returned to federal court for sentencing. Patrick Crusius is facing multiple life sentences after pleading guilty to one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.

Major storm blows through Yellowstone National Park at Lake Village

Monday in the early evening, a major windstorm and rain event impacted the southern portion of Yellowstone National Park, primarily in the Lake Village area. No fatalities nor severe injuries have been reported.

Ransomware criminals are dumping kids' private files online after school hacks

Rich in digitized data, the nation's public schools are prime targets for far-flung criminal hackers, who are assiduously locating and scooping up sensitive files that not long ago were committed to paper in locked cabinets. Districts are ill-equipped to respond.

Families remember two Davis County deputies killed in crash 3 days after their wedding

Steven Lewis and Jennifer Turner, with the Davis County Sheriff's Office, had only been married for three days when they died in a motorcycle crash in South Weber.

Salt Lake woman sentenced for shooting, killing girlfriend in 2021

Patrice Ann Winward, of Salt Lake City, will serve at least 15 years in prison for shooting and killing her girlfriend, Nicole Carter, while Carter was trying to get away on a bike in 2021.

ChatGPT faces 'growing pains' in June, seeing first decline

ChatGPT, the wildly popular AI chatbot launched in November, saw monthly traffic to its website and unique visitors decline for the first time ever in June, according to analytics firm Similarweb.

The Meanjin Olympics? Name change possible for Australian host of the 2032 Summer Games

Could the Australian host of the 2032 Summer Games soon be called something else?

Fundraising in Salt Lake City's mayoral race heats up. Here's who is leading the pack

Newly released Salt Lake City election finance reports show that fundraising is heating up between Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and former mayor Rocky Anderson.

Investigators tracking but haven't charged woman accused of selling drugs in Richins murder case

Investigators are tracking a Heber City woman suspected of selling fentanyl used to kill Kouri Richins' husband but haven't arrested her or charged her in connection with the case.

Bus crash in Mexico leaves 27 dead, 21 injured

A bus traveling through the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca on Wednesday crashed into a ravine, killing 27 people, authorities said.

Lawmakers question Utah lieutenant governor over Celeste Maloy's eligibility for GOP nomination

The Utah Legislature is questioning whether Celeste Maloy is qualified to run as a Republican in the special election race to replace outgoing Rep. Chris Stewart.

Retailers, beware: Resumption of student loan payments could lead some buyers to pull back

The restart of student loan payments will force many people to start paying hundreds of dollars in loans each month — money they had been spending elsewhere for the past three years. Their pullback in spending on goods and services won't likely make a serious dent in the $26 trillion U.S. economy, the world's largest.

West Jordan man attempted to entice 13-year-old girl in Provo sting, police say

A West Jordan man was arrested Tuesday and accused of making arrangements to meet with and conduct sexual acts with a 13-year-old girl, police said.

Have You Seen This? Real-life Barbie dreamhouse is on Airbnb

The Barbie craze sparked by Greta Gerwig's upcoming "Barbie" movie is hitting Airbnb.

How one of Utah's lawmakers is battling federal agencies over state lands

Rep. John Curtis oversaw the advancement of three bills aimed at asserting local control over public lands, as he wades deeper into the debate over who knows best about land management.

Worried about an injury? Utah doctor provides low-cost MRIs without insurance

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Man killed in 2-vehicle collision in Cache County

A 45-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on state Route 23 in Cache County.

137 years after his death, pioneer Isaac C. Haight's body to be moved from Arizona to Cedar City

One hundred thirty-seven years after his death, Mormon pioneer Isaac C. Haight is finally coming home.

Over half of Americans have faced online hate, survey finds

Over half of Americans surveyed in the last year reported facing online harassment and hate during their lifetime, including more than 75% of transgender responders, advocacy group Anti-Defamation League said on Wednesday.

Federal agency powers in the crosshairs at the US Supreme Court

Even as it has ushered in sweeping changes to American law and society, the U.S. Supreme Court has kept tabs on another issue of keen interest to its conservative majority: keeping federal regulatory power in check.

Are Utahns really 'party raiding'?

If you're a registered Democrat in Utah but were hoping to vote in the closed Republican primary election to replace Utah Rep. Chris Stewart, better luck next time.

Suspect charged with killing 5 in Philadelphia shooting held without bail

The suspect accused of killing five people — including a 15-year-old boy — in a shooting in Philadelphia on Monday night was held without bail Wednesday after a preliminary arraignment on various charges, including murder.

2 forgotten anniversaries every American ought to remember

Independence Day is also the anniversary of two of the most crucial conflicts in American history — conflicts that live on in American life to this day.

Former 'Smallville' actress and high-ranking member of Nxivm group Allison Mack released from prison

Allison Mack, the former "Smallville" actress and high-ranking member of the cultlike group Nxivm who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021, was released Monday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said in online records.

Inside the star-studded Utah resort that few know about

Starting at over $4K a night, Amangiri is among the world's most expensive resorts. Who pays to come here, and how did it end up in Utah in the first place?

Utah solicitor general picked to serve on the Federal Trade Commission

President Joe Biden has nominated Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak to serve on the Federal Trade Commission.

West Haven man enticed 7-year-old girl, police say

A West Haven man was arrested Monday after police say he made arrangements to meet with and conduct sexual acts with whom he believed to be a 7-year-old girl.

Plan to demolish house where 4 University of Idaho students were slain prompts objections

Objections have been raised to demolishing the house where four University of Idaho students were killed, with a lawyer saying it should be preserved until trial is held for the man charged in the deaths.

Hawaii's first poet laureate helping Utah students tell their own stories

The "We Are Telling Our Stories" artists-in-residence program is helping youth develop and share their own stories through performance using voices, bodies, classmates, props and other theatrical tools.

A change is coming to Subway restaurants today

To undercut its fast-growing rivals, Subway is making a big change to its meats.

Thousands more prisoners across the US will get free college paid for by the government

Thousands of prisoners throughout the United States get their college degrees behind bars, most of them paid for by the federal Pell Grant program, which offers the neediest undergraduates tuition aid that they don't have to repay.

Southern Utah woman, New York co-conspirator receive federal prison sentences in child pornography case

A southern Utah woman and a New York man have each received lengthy federal prison sentences in connection with a case that involved creating and sending online sexually explicit videos of a 2-year-old child.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah Jazz obligated to pursue Damian Lillard

The Jazz brain trust, namely Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik, have no choice but to pursue the possibility of acquiring Damian Lillard.

This Utah company wants to change the way people work from home

Backyard Office Utah builds fully custom "sheds" in backyards for remote workers to use as home offices.

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.

Provo is going underground to store millions of gallons of water

Provo residents conserved 700 million gallons of water last year. Combine that with the runoff from a record-breaking snowpack, and that's a lot of water that Provo officials need to store.

Judge limits Biden administration in working with social media companies

A judge on Tuesday prohibited several federal agencies and officials of the Biden administration from working with social media companies about "protected speech," a decision called "a blow to censorship" by one of the Republican officials whose lawsuit prompted the ruling.

Police: Teen in custody after witnesses say gun pointed, shot fired at TRAX platform

Unified Police took a 16-year-old boy into custody Tuesday after witnesses said he pointed a gun on a TRAX platform and fired a shot at another teen.

Adults with autism face 'invisible crisis' due to shortage of services in Utah

A report from the Madison House Foundation highlights the gaps in services for adults with autism in Utah.