Victim's family decries sentence of time served, probation for man who caused fatal DUI crash

Third District Judge Kara Pettit said she is bound by the law and the jury's decision when she sentenced a driver to probation and time served for a man who caused a fatal crash.

Farm fields don't merely feed us. They store carbon. But a big question is how much

Soil and its potential for storing carbon is gaining attention from farmers, researchers and even Congress. The growing interest comes as the idea of selling carbon credits comes to agriculture.

Board seeks 'more clarity' as Salt Lake City librarians seek to unionize

A Salt Lake City board has yet to vote on whether to recognize an attempt by more than 200 library workers to unionize three months after their initial request.

Utah teen hikers rescue dog, carry him to safety

Brett Peterson was backpacking with his 17-year-old son and his dog, Otis, when he saw his dog suddenly collapse. A group of teenage boys came to the rescue.

Jon Huntsman Jr. may support a third party for president, says he's not eyeing VP role

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., a Republican, spoke alongside Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., at a town hall event for No Labels, a third-party political organization.

Dolly Parton jokes she'll 'hopefully drop dead in the middle of a song' before she ever retires

Dolly Parton has been a country music icon for more than 50 years and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

Alpine man charged with sexually abusing woman at Orem mall — 2nd such charge in a week

An Alpine man charged with sexually abusing a woman walking at Utah Valley University has now been charged with sexually abusing a woman walking at an Orem mall.

Utah is 'drying out really rapidly' ahead of Pioneer Day weekend, firefighters say

This month's hotter and drier conditions are quickly increasing fire risk across Utah, leading to some new fire restrictions ahead of the Pioneer Day weekend.

Lightning-caused wildfire leads to evacuation of campground near Flaming Gorge Reservoir

Lightning is being blamed for a wildfire that sparked near Flaming Gorge Reservoir Monday afternoon.

Lindsay Lohan gives birth to her first child, a boy

Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child. The baby's name is Luai. It means "shield" and "protector" in Arabic.

Utah ATV group warns owners of several side-by-side thefts

Utah ATV and side-by-side owners have reported increased vehicle thefts in the last few months. 

Utah Supreme Court asks for more arguments in lawsuit over redistricting maps

The Utah Supreme Court has asked for additional arguments while it considers if voters or the Legislature have the power to set political boundaries.

A bison gored an Arizona woman in Yellowstone, the park's first such attack in 2023

A bison significantly injured an Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials say the attack happened Monday morning in a field near Lake Lodge on the north side of Lake Yellowstone.

New drug to protect babies and toddlers from RSV gets FDA approval

U.S. officials have approved a new long-acting drug to protect babies and toddlers against a respiratory virus that causes thousands of hospitalizations each year.

Jazz sign former Heat center Omer Yurtseven

The Utah Jazz have signed former Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven, the team announced Monday.

Have You Seen This? Video of cigar box juggler is mesmerizing

I've seen people juggling balls, clubs and even dangerous items like knives or lit torches — but none of those juggling acts has been quite as mesmerizing as this act with cigar boxes.

Becky Edwards leads candidates in 2nd District special election fundraising

Former state lawmaker Becky Edwards has raised more than $200,000 in individual contributions to her campaign for Utah's 2nd Congressional House seat.

5 ways working with an experienced loan specialist simplifies the mortgage process

Shopping for a good deal is a lot of work. Perhaps that's why half of all mortgage borrowers don't shop around for a loan, according to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.

Common typo causes millions of emails intended for members of the US military to be sent to accounts in Mali

Millions of emails intended for Pentagon employees were inadvertently sent to email accounts in Mali over the last decade because of typos caused by the similarity of the U.S. military's email address and the domain for the West African country.

Midvale teen arrested in fatal stabbing now charged in 2 murder cases

A 17-year-old Midvale boy already charged with murder in a 2022 West Valley shooting death is now charged with murder in a separate stabbing death in April in downtown Salt Lake City.

Big 12 preview: No longer a layup, Kansas hopes to follow up breakout 2022 season

Kansas returns more than 90% of its offensive production, including quarterback Jalon Daniels, who completed 66% of his passes for 2,014 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Utahn charged with murder, hitting man on scooter who had filed protective order

A Utah man was charged Monday with murder and accused of hitting a man riding a scooter who had filed a protective order against him, along with the suspect's ex-girlfriend.

Third-party No Labels will not be a 'spoiler' in 2024 election, chair says

The third-party No Labels group will stay out of the 2024 U.S. presidential race if polling shows its candidate would play a "spoiler" role by helping to elect either the Democratic or Republican nominee, co-chairman Joe Lieberman said on Sunday.

Layton police officer arrested, charged with stalking ex-girlfriend

A Layton police officer was charged Monday with stalking his ex-girlfriend, including showing up at her residence and sometimes in uniform.

How the next major hub in the biotechnology industry found a home in Salt Lake City

Within Utah's booming tech sector, the state's rapidly evolving biotechnology industry is being turbocharged by projects like Tech Lake City and BioHive.

Duchesne County man faces felony charges for allegedly shooting friend

An argument between two friends in Duchesne County on Sunday resulted in one man being shot and the other being arrested.

Cash in on your app idea!

A good idea today could very well prove to be a major moneymaker in the future. Once you've got things ready to roll, here are several ways you can monetize your app.

How a kid from Cache Valley landed an NFL dream job

Cache Valley native Brett Jewkes is the executive vice president and chief brand and communications officer of the parent company of the NFL's Atlanta Falcons.

A flood of evidence has come in since suspect's arrest in Gilgo Beach serial killings case, DA says

Investigators have received a flood of evidence and information related to the suspect charged in some of the Gilgo Beach killings since his arrest Thursday, the Suffolk County District Attorney told CNN on Monday.

West Nile virus found in Syracuse mosquito pool

The Davis Mosquito Abatement District announced Monday that a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile virus last week and recommends people protect themselves from mosquitoes.

Search and rescue team saves multiple hikers in extreme heat on Mount Olympus

A popular Salt Lake County trail turned into a heat trap for hikers this weekend, leading to several groups asking for help. It started with one call and quickly spiraled.

Wildfires put nearly 60 million US residents under air quality alerts

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to plague the United States, triggering air quality alerts for at least 11 states across the northern Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes region Sunday.

Elton John lends celebrity support to Kevin Spacey at the actor's sexual assault trial

Kevin Spacey 's lawyers enlisted the help of an A-list star Monday in his sexual assault trial, calling Elton John and his husband to cast doubt on one of the Oscar winner's accusers at the end of the defense case.

Murray birthday celebration ends in shooting

Police say a man celebrating his birthday over the weekend was shot in the chest by his housemate who was intoxicated.

The summer heat is on and so is Utah's harmful algae season

Lincoln Beach and Provo Bay at Utah Lake are under health advisories due to the outbreak of harmful algal blooms, which can cause respiratory problems and skin irritation.

Why plants matter in water-efficient landscapes in Utah

Regardless of your landscape style, there are a few basic things to think about when it comes to landscaping around homes and the commercial, industrial and institutional landscapes of local communities.

Russia has halted a wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain. It's a blow to global food security

Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty.

South Korea's death toll from destructive rainstorm grows to 40 as workers search for survivors

Heavy downpours lashed South Korea for a ninth day on Monday as rescue workers struggled to search for survivors in landslides, buckled homes and swamped vehicles in the most destructive storm to hit the country this year.

It was a record winter for water in Utah; now, let's see if we can hang onto it

Candice Hasenyager, director of the Utah Division of Water Resources, shared what she thought was less likely to happen: The Jazz winning the NBA championship after trading away their two biggest stars; or, Utah experiencing its wettest year ever after enduring three of its driest years in history.