Saratoga Springs playground considered total loss after 'suspicious' fire

A small playground in Saratoga Springs is considered a total loss after it went up in flames Thursday evening.

Logan man charged with trying to rape, kill his friend

A Logan man has been charged with attempting to rape and kill his friend while the two were camping.

These 78 Utah cities, entities want to raise taxes this year

Seventy-eight cities and other entities throughout Utah have proposed tax hikes this year, according to data compiled by the Utah Taxpayers Association.

Justice Department urges judge to not postpone Trump's classified documents trial

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday urged the federal judge presiding over the prosecution of Donald Trump for his retention of classified records to deny the former president's request to postpone his criminal trial.

Salt Lake police arrest man accused of trying to kill future stepfather

A man was arrested and accused of trying to kill his future stepfather in Salt Lake City over the weekend, police said.

Utah education leader chosen to fill vacant Salt Lake City Council seat

Members of the Salt Lake City Council voted Thursday evening to appoint Sarah Young, the chief of staff to the state superintendent at the Utah State Board of Education, as the new representative of the council's seventh district.

Man arrested at Sandy restaurant after firing shots along State Street, police say

A Wyoming man accused of firing shots out the window as he drove along State Street in Sandy was arrested after stopping at an IHOP restaurant, according to police.

Rep. Owens attacks foreign influence on college campuses as 'profit over patriotism'

U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, criticized the Biden administration Thursday for a lack of transparency in donations U.S. colleges and universities receive from foreign entities.

What they're saying around the Big 12 about BYU, other new members

Around the conference, enthusiasm was high as BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF debuted in a Big 12 that stretches across three time zones — and hopes to include a fourth, according to commissioner Brett Yormark.

Esperanza Elementary school burglarized; police looking for suspects

Esperanza Elementary, a dual immersion elementary school in West Valley City, is asking for the community's help in identifying who broke into the school, vandalized the building and stole precious items. 

Entrata says new acquisition will help renters build better credit

Utah company continues to build out renter perks in its software suite for multifamily housing operators.

Lisa Marie Presley died from the effects of a small bowel obstruction, coroner says

Authorities say Lisa Marie Presley died from the effects of a small bowel obstruction. Los Angeles County coroner records updated Thursday show that Presley's death was ruled as being from natural causes.

UPS strike could be costliest in US in a century, study says

A threatened U.S. strike at United Parcel Service could be "one of the costliest in at least a century," topping $7 billion for a 10-day work stoppage, a think tank specializing in the economic impact of labor actions said on Thursday.

LA County sheriff says deputy punching baby-holding mother in the face was 'completely unacceptable'

The Los Angeles County sheriff has decried the use of force by deputies in the Antelope Valley for the second time in a week. Edited body camera video released Wednesday shows a deputy punching a woman twice in the face as she held a 3-week-old infant.

Have You Seen This? Damar Hamlin presents award to training staff that saved his life

An emotional Damar Hamlin presented the Pat Tillman Award for Service Wednesday at the 2023 ESPYs to the Buffalo Bills' training staff — the people who helped save Hamlin's life during a game in January.

Provo man who killed father, put his body in a freezer, seeks parole

A Provo man who pleaded guilty and mentally ill to killing his father in 2016 and placing his body in a freezer says his mental health is now in check and is seeking parole.

What kind of vacation home can you buy with $165,000 in today's market?

If there were a way to just own a portion of the home and use it for part of the time, that would be ideal.

Chipotle tests 'Autocado,' a robot to speed up guacamole production

Your Chipotle guacamole may soon be prepared by a robot.

Utahns react to gondola decision for Little Cottonwood Canyon transit solution

UDOT is opting to move forward with plans to add a gondola to Little Cottonwood Canyon, but not all Utahns are thrilled about the idea.

Salt Lake City Police Department suspends peer support mental health program

A critical mental health benefit for the Salt Lake City Police Department is suspended by its chief of police as of Wednesday.

No leads from cocaine found at the White House, Secret Service says

No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in the West Wing lobby last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn't identify a suspect.

Mortgage rates jump higher, closing in on 7%

U.S. mortgage rates climbed higher this week, inching closer to 7% and reaching their highest level since November.

Warnings, advisories issued as 'blazing hot' temperatures make it to Utah

Utah's forecast is about to get really hot as high temperatures soar close to all-time records.

Mitt Romney on Social Security: 'The clock is ticking'

Higher taxes or cutting benefits? A new poll shows what Utahns think should be done about Social Security.

Southern Utah national parks rank among most picturesque, but at what cost?

The beauty of Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park has earned them high rankings among the most "picturesque" national parks in America. But park officials and local conservation leaders are reminding visitors that with recognition comes responsibility.

3 apprenticeships to help you secure your career

As the largest and fastest-growing technical college in Utah, MTECH is a great choice for anyone who wants to get their career started now.

Deadline nearing for Utah schools to get free air purifiers

Back-to-school preparations aren't quite in full swing yet, but time is already running out for a program local doctors say could make a difference in your child's brain development and learning at school. 

Salt Lake woman visited 3 bars before causing fatal wrong-way crash, charges say

A Salt Lake woman was charged Thursday with causing a fatal wrong-way crash on I-15 in February while driving impaired.

Convicted child sex offender on the run, charged with raping a minor while on parole

A convicted child sex offender is on the run after being charged with sexually assaulting a teenager while on parole, raising questions how he had unsupervised access to a minor.

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

Actors will join screenwriters in a combined strike that will have huge consequences for Hollywood. Leaders of SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents the actors, voted Thursday to strike after contract talks collapsed with the studios and streaming services that hire them.

Taylorsville man sentenced to a year in jail for apartment arson

A Taylorsville man was sentenced Friday to one year in jail and four years of probation for setting his apartment building on fire in January.

Driver killed in crash with semitruck in Price

A 26-year-old man was killed in a crash on state Route 55 and 100 North in Price on Wednesday.

FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over possibly misleading statements

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, on claims it has run afoul of consumer protection laws by putting personal reputations and data at risk, according to an FTC demand for information sent to the company.

Witnesses, first responders help pinned woman in bizarre roadside mishap in Spanish Fork

State troopers credited witnesses and first responders for helping to save a woman's life after her stalled car backed over her Tuesday and dragged her down a hill.

Some Amazon Prime Day deals will become more costly if not monitored

The Amazon Prime deals have been fast and furious. Sure, people have been snatching up the usual robot vacuum and tablets, but they have also saved big on binge-watching.

First over-the-counter birth control pill gets FDA approval

U.S. officials have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, a major change that will broaden access for women and teenagers.

Tornado touches down near Chicago's O'Hare airport, disrupting hundreds of flights

A National Weather Service team will survey damage Thursday in northeast Illinois, where fierce winds from suspected tornadoes ripped roofs from buildings, downed trees and sent residents scrambling for safety as sirens sounded.

Elm seed bugs are taking over Utah homes

Uninvited buggy guests are crawling into Utahns' homes, causing headaches for many residents.