Environmental justice report shows air quality disparities on Salt Lake City's west side

A preliminary report by the Environmental Protection Agency found a "disproportionate" impact from pollution of several neighborhoods on the west side of Salt Lake City.

Southern Utah boy defies odds, proves 'Tuff' in the face of adversity

Crue "Tuff" Cash was run over by a car but is hard-pressed to let that slow him down. His family is moving toward a new normal, with plans to celebrate Pioneer Day with the community at the Washington parade.

'No good deed goes unpunished': Why Utah and other states fear BLM rule

A new proposal by the Bureau of Land Management is earning wide support from environmental groups but condemnation and concern from not only the West's elected leaders, but representatives from the oil and gas industry, mining, ranching and even recreation interests.

Harmful algal blooms may have killed 30 ducks at Liberty Park, Utah wildlife biologists say

Toxic algae might be to blame for the deaths of about 30 wild ducks at Liberty Park earlier this month, wildlife biologists say.

Salt Lake City begins to piece together plans for 'transformative' EPA funding

Federal environmental officials say Salt Lake and Tooele counties are on the verge of receiving "transformative" grant money that will help reduce pollution and address climate issues within both counties.

Men 'can do better,' says ex-USU football player in university settlement

Former USU football player Patrick Maddox has settled a lawsuit alleging retaliation after he recorded team meetings that included derogatory comments about sex assault victims.

'Verified human': Worldcoin users queue up for iris scans

People around the world are getting their eyeballs scanned in exchange for a digital ID and the promise of free cryptocurrency, shrugging off concerns among privacy campaigners and data regulators.

Hawaii jury finds FanX Salt Lake co-founder guilty of making bomb threats

A Hawaii jury on Friday found FanX Salt Lake co-founder Bryan Brandenburg guilty of making threats to bomb the Salt Lake Temple, the Utah State Capitol and other buildings.

Utah company revolutionizing checkout experience: Advantages of local Free PayAnywhere POS

Whatever your industry may be, having a good POS system is one of the best things you can do for your business.

Big 12 preview: Can Oklahoma reclaim 'standard' before joining SEC?

Before OU can head off to the SEC, the final season of Big 12 competition will be vital for the Sooners to regain that standard.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy floats an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Republicans in Congress may launch an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden over unproven allegations of financial wrongdoing. That would be a first step toward bringing articles of impeachment and could go into campaign season.

Utah governor questions TikTok's credibility as state presses for subpoena responses

Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah's consumer protection division are urging a judge to find TikTok in contempt for failing to comply with subpoenas issued concerning youth safety.

Have You Seen This? 49ers coach laughs at 'so many pictures' of shirtless Deebo Samuel

Deebo Samuels' way of showing San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan how hard he was working in the offseason including texting him countless shirtless photos.

Driver led troopers on 1-hour pursuit from Sandy to Tremonton, UHP says

A driver was arrested Tuesday following a pursuit after the Utah Highway Patrol says he tried to avoid troopers for about an hour, driving from Sandy to Tremonton.

Utah County road rage victims share dramatic video of man punching their car

A Utah County man is facing multiple charges of road rage and reckless driving after following a group of friends and punching their car over the Pioneer Day weekend. 

Why a conservancy nonprofit purchased a 320-acre plot of land in Bears Ears

A conservation nonprofit completed a $2.15 million purchase of a 320-acre parcel of land within Bears Ears National Monument earlier this month, setting up a new easement for it.

Gas prices just saw their biggest one-day increase in a year

The monthslong calm in gas prices is over.

Lori Daybell asks judge to prohibit Tammy Daybell's aunt from speaking at sentencing

Lori Vallow Daybell's defense attorneys argue that Tammy Daybell's aunt has no right to speak during Lori Daybell's murder sentencing hearing next week.

New Mexico man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen in Vernal

A New Mexico man is facing charges accusing him of grabbing a 14-year-old boy, pulling him into his Vernal hotel room and sexually assaulting him.

Murray man not allowed to own guns is charged with shooting stepson

A Murray man accused of shooting his adult stepson in the chest during an argument is now facing four felony charges.

US judge blocks Biden's new border asylum restrictions

A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Joe Biden's new regulation restricting asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border, upending a key tenet of his plan for deterring migration after the expiration of COVID-era Title 42 restrictions in May.

Are you finding your happy place at work? Here's what Utahns had to say about it

A U.S. economy running red-hot for the past two years has helped prop up a robust jobs market that has, so far, resisted an effort by the Federal Reserve to cool down consumer spending,

The Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to boost mental health coverage

President Joe Biden's administration has announced new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.

Ryan Hamilton was hit by a bus, and turned his trauma into laughs

Ryan Hamilton spent years making a name for himself in comedy until he became his own punchline. But now he's back and turning trauma into laughs, hoping to make others smile.

Vernal man, 61, charged with sexually assaulting teen girl

A 61-year-old Vernal man was charged Monday with five felonies accusing him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

Police: Unlicensed, intoxicated driver causes 4-car crash that hospitalizes 3

Unified police arrested a man Monday who they say was intoxicated when he caused a four-car crash in Midvale that sent three people to the hospital.

Patrick Kinahan: Disrespect angle figures to work well for Utah football

Forget the standard responses, that the slights in the Pac-12 predictions won't be providing ample motivation this season.

Utah's state parks are innovating to get residents outdoors — and make money

If arachnids are your thing — even those hairy tarantulas — the Antelope Island State Park in Davis County is prepared to give you some fun with your eight-legged friends.

It's so hot in Arizona, doctors are treating patients who were burned by falling on the ground

It is so hot in Maricopa County, Arizona, that people are being brought into the emergency room with significant, sometimes life-threatening burns. For the past three or four weeks of this record heat wave, people have been burned just by falling on the ground.

Bronny James, son of LeBron, in stable condition after cardiac arrest at USC basketball practice

Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is hospitalized in stable condition a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a basketball practice at the University of Southern California.

Trader Joe's recalls 2 types of cookies because they may contain rocks

Trader Joe's announced a recall of two types of cookies, stating that they may contain a foreign material — rocks — in a statement on Friday.

SLC fire crews face extreme natural heat while fighting Monday fire

A potential wildfire was avoided thanks to the quick work of Salt Lake City firefighters in the foothills Monday afternoon.

5 retirement planning mistakes that could wipe out your savings

Many people mistakenly believe that all investments are good investments.

Utah domestic violence killings are spiking in 2023

Police in Utah have investigated more domestic violence-related killings during the first six months of 2023 than they did in all of 2021.

2 injured in chemical explosion in Salt Lake City heard several blocks away

Two workers were injured when a chemical tank exploded Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City.

UPS reaches tentative contract with unionized workers, potentially dodging calamitous strike

UPS has reached a contract with its 340,000-person union, averting a potential strike that would have disrupted deliveries for businesses and households nationwide.

Spotify is hiking its prices

Spotify is the latest streaming service to hike its prices, going up $1 on most of its premium subscription options.

Salt Lake City among most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers

Salt Lake City has the largest share of Generation Z home shoppers in the nation, according to a report by LendingTree.