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'It's too new': Should ChatGPT and similar programs be allowed in southern Utah schools?

07/09/2023 10:10pm
ChatGPT software has been at the center of discussion in southern Utah for its use in schools.

Elton John says 'Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road' to over 50 years of touring with last show

07/09/2023 9:47pm
The Rocket Man is retiring from the road.

Paul Reed won't be coming to Jazz after 76ers match Utah's offer sheet

07/09/2023 9:09pm
The Philadelphia 76ers matched the offer sheet Paul Reed signed with the Utah Jazz on Saturday morning and will retain the fan-favorite reserve big man.

Utah's ongoing efforts to boost dam safety, and why you should care

07/09/2023 9:02pm
Dams are the lifeblood of the West. Without them, the region wouldn't be able to support metropolitan areas like Salt Lake City with critical drinking water.

Decades after dangers of lead became clear, some US cities are leaving lead pipe in the ground

07/09/2023 8:24pm
Around the country, utilities have been leaving toxic lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work.

Marine taken into custody after missing 14-year-old girl found at military base, authorities say

07/09/2023 7:44pm
A United States Marine has been taken into custody for questioning after a 14-year-old girl who was reported missing was found at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California, last month, authorities said.

New Utah ballet companies create space for unique performance opportunities

07/09/2023 7:04pm
Two young Utah ballet companies are creating a space for dancers to continue performing while balancing other responsibilities or working toward greater professional opportunities.

Struggle with your weight? Utah-born shake is transforming bodies across America

07/09/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Tooele County pool closed for 2023 season due to unexpected repairs

07/09/2023 6:32pm
EnergySolutions Aquatic Center in Tooele County is closed for the season after planned repairs ended up being more costly than expected.

Fire damages home in Holladay

07/09/2023 5:48pm
Fire crews are facing multiple obstacles in the fight against a house fire in Holladay on Sunday.

BYU alum Peter Kuest clinches special temporary membership on PGA Tour

07/09/2023 5:24pm
It's been a remarkable month for Kuest, who on Monday qualified for the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit before finishing tied for fourth and clinched special temporary membership on the PGA Tour with a T17 at TPC Deere Run.

Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it

07/09/2023 4:51pm
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Y2K? Here's a hint: It's no longer about a computer glitch that could have made the world go haywire at the end of 1999. Today Y2K is all about fashion, with people trading in their skinny jeans for cargo pants.

On 'Face the Nation,' Gov. Cox asked about transgender youth, guns, social media

07/09/2023 4:03pm
On a Sunday appearance on "Face the Nation," Gov. Spencer Cox said the number of young people in Utah who identify as transgender and ask for hormone therapy or puberty blockers is "exploding," and certain medical groups have become "politicized."

John Collins sees trade to Jazz as a 'great opportunity to succeed'

07/09/2023 3:42pm
When word reached John Collins that he was getting traded to Utah, there was some definite relief.

FDA asked to review Prime energy drink, which has the caffeine of 6 Coke cans

07/09/2023 3:33pm
An energy drink backed by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI that has earned viral popularity among children is facing scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.

Have You Seen This? Here come the Utah dust devils

07/09/2023 3:02pm
This is the prime time for local dust devils.

US congressional Democrats raise concerns on cluster bombs for Ukraine

07/09/2023 2:13pm
Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Barbara Lee raised concerns on Sunday over the decision by President Joe Biden's administration to send cluster bombs to Ukraine to combat the Russian invasion. Republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul supports the decision.

Utah firefighter warns wet winter created more fuel for summer wildfires

07/09/2023 1:08pm
After a record-breaking wet winter and rainy spring, temperatures are finally rising in Utah, and with the heat comes the dry air.

Upgrades made to 2 Utah state parks in effort to provide 'more fun'

07/09/2023 12:18pm
Changes have been made to a pair of state parks in Summit County as they grow in popularity.

9 shot in downtown Cleveland, taken to hospital for treatment

07/09/2023 11:13am
Authorities say an early morning shooting in a nightclub area of downtown Cleveland sent nine people to the hospital, but no fatalities were reported. Police said preliminary information indicates that someone opened fire toward a group of people at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the Warehouse District.

Meet the futurist who is optimistic about what's to come

07/09/2023 11:03am - PARTNER
A bestselling author, columnist, podcaster and international speaker has made it his life's work to help companies figure out their bigger roles and propel them forward.

Solar storm on Thursday expected to make northern lights visible in 17 states

07/09/2023 10:47am
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give sky gazers in 17 American states a chance to glimpse the northern lights, the colorful sky show that happens when solar wind hits the atmosphere.

Orem man accused of trading THC products for sex faces more rape charges

07/09/2023 10:07am
An Orem man already facing charges of trading THC and nicotine products for sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl is now charged with raping a 14-year-old girl.

Victim in fatal hit-and-run bicycle crash on Redwood identified

07/09/2023 9:14am
A 58-year-old man died in a hit-and-run crash near Redwood Road and Indiana Avenue early Sunday. The 27-year-old man accused of driving later turned himself in.

Senators seek more compensation for those exposed to nuclear fallout, including in Utah, Idaho

07/09/2023 9:02am
U.S. senators from New Mexico and Idaho are making another push to expand the federal government's compensation program for people exposed to radiation from uranium mining and nuclear testing carried out during the Cold War.

This 'new' farm has deep, deep Utah roots

07/09/2023 8:08am
Written in John Deere green, the big bold letters on the side of the barn announce that this is SUNNYFIELD FARM, EDEN, UT. EST. 1868.

US destroys last declared chemical weapons, closing deadly chapter dating to World War I

07/09/2023 7:23am
The United States has destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, a milestone in the history of warfare dating back to World War I.

A motivating screenshot and Jerry West: Inside Keyonte George's electric Vegas debut

07/09/2023 12:25am
Keyonte George had 33 points and 10 assists in Las Vegas Saturday as he continues to squash pre-draft doubts