How a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Mitt Romney could help track COVID-19 and fight future pandemics

A bipartisan U.S. Senate group introduced a bill Wednesday meant to help communities track pathogens in wastewater, including tracking the presence of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.

Over 100 people were trapped for several hours at mystery writer Agatha Christie's former home

Over 100 people were trapped for several hours at Greenway, the former home of famed British mystery writer Agatha Christie, in the English countryside on Friday.

Diego Luna becomes youngest RSL player to score brace in 3-1 win over Red Bulls

The 19-year-old prodigy scored a goal in each half of Saturday's 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls to become the youngest player ever in RSL history with multiple goals in the same game.

Lender: Utah's new homebuyers assistance program doesn't go far enough

A new Utah program designed to give first-time homebuyers a break on their new house purchases is receiving criticism for how practical it is.

Woman to serve 3 years of probation for helping her fiance cover up murder

A Pleasant Grove woman has been sentenced to three years of probation for helping her fiance cover up the murder of his son's mother.

More than 26 dead and thousands evacuated in South Korea due to torrential rain and landslides

Twenty-six people have died and thousands have evacuated their homes in South Korea due to torrential rain that has caused landslides and flash floods.

Heat waves are getting worse, and more dangerous, lead volunteer in heat mapping study says

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning with temperatures of up to 103 from noon on Sunday through 9:00 p.m. on Monday.

Russia, Belarus aren't on the guest list for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris

It's official — Russia and Belarus won't be invited to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Behind the staggering success of MrBeast

In the fall of 2016, Jimmy Donaldson did not seem like a future celebrity multimillionaire.

Parents hope this school will not be among possible closures in Salt Lake

Some parents in the Salt Lake City School District are voicing their opinions following the announcement earlier this week about seven schools facing possible closure.

Poll results: As FTC launches ChatGPT probe, do Utahns fear AI?

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating the operations of ChatGPT creator OpenAI, citing concerns over how the company harvests data on consumers.

Authorities search for man suspected of killing 4 people in Georgia

Authorities in Georgia are hunting for a man suspected of gunning down three men and a woman in a suburban neighborhood south of Atlanta.

Have You Seen This? Meteorologist can't believe he's so lucky on live TV

Sometimes live newscasts are surprising. And if everyone is lucky, it's a delightful surprise.

Hundreds of flights across Italy are canceled amid air transport strike at peak of tourism season

Hundreds of flights across Italy have been canceled after air transport unions went ahead with a planned work stoppage. The cancellations Saturday come two days after a train strike paralyzed rail service in Italy. Summertime in Italy is often the peak season for transport strikes, stranding commuters and tourists alike as unions press demands for better work contracts and conditions.

Jury convicts driver on lesser charge in deadly 2020 crash

Family members on Friday called it a "travesty" after a jury convicted the driver who killed their loved one of a lesser charge.

Why former 'Studio C' cast says new movie is the 'Monty Python of the Oregon Trail'

While "Go West" capitalizes on their comedic strengths — and stays true to their family-friendly brand of comedy — it's also an experiment of sorts to turn what they've done together for more than a decade into a full-fledged film.

Paralyzed golfer from Ogden wins big in national tournament

Seventeen months after being paralyzed in a skiing accident, Max Togisala won the seated category of the U.S. Adaptive Open in North Carolina. He also placed 17th overall, after having entered the tournament with the goal of making at least the top 20.

Senators move to require release of US government UFO records

The Senate in the coming days is expected to consider a bipartisan measure that would compel the U.S. government to publicly release records relating to possible UFO sightings after decades of stonewalling.

A granddaughter and her grandpa will graduate together from BYU-Idaho

A grandfather and his granddaughter are set to graduate from Brigham Young University-Idaho at the same time.

Long Island serial killer probe not over after architect is charged in 3 of 11 deaths

Authorities on Long Island are vowing to continue investigating a string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders after charging an architect in the deaths of three of the 11 victims.

Utah nonprofit Jump the Moon propels artists with disabilities forward with adaptive technology

After making adaptive technology for his art students, Michael Bingham, executive director and founder of Cache Valley-based nonprofit and art studio Jump the Moon, now invents new ways to help Utahns with disabilities pursue their passions for art.

Biden authorizes call-up of 3,000 reserve troops in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve

On Thursday, President Joe Biden authorized the use of 3,000 reserve troops in Europe following the two-day NATO summit he attended in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Ancient pendants made from giant sloth bones suggest humans were in Americas earlier than thought

An unprecedented discovery made by archaeologists working in Brazil is shaking up what we know about the first inhabitants of the Americas.

IRS says it collected $38M from more than 175 high-income tax delinquents

The IRS is showcasing its new capability to audit high-income tax dodgers aggressively as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avoid budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency.

Utah Valley Chamber – Principle #3: Spend less than you earn

It is a fundamental tenet that resonates with our common sense — if your expenses surpass your income, long-term financial stability becomes elusive.

Sen. Mitt Romney secures Utah-centric measures in defense spending bill

The House voted Friday to pass a defense spending bill, authorizing over $875 million in spending over the next year. Meanwhile, the Senate has its own version of the bill, with a vote scheduled for next week.