30 days over 110 F in Phoenix. But expected monsoon rains could cool historically hot Southwest

A historic heat wave that has blasted the U.S. Southwest throughout July is showing signs of abating with late-arriving monsoon rains. Forecasters expect that by Monday, people in metro Phoenix will begin seeing high temperatures under 110 degrees for the first time in a month.

Utahn women and girls to compete in national Miss Amazing pageant

A small group of Utah women and girls with disabilities will get their chance to shine this weekend in the 2023 national Miss Amazing Pagent in Chicago. The pageant is designed to boost confidence for women with disabilities.

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

An American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede. The tiny arthropod was found just beneath the surface by naturalists at a Southern California hiking area.

Here's every fight on the UFC 291 card in Salt Lake City, and the one that didn't make it

All but one of the 12 bouts scheduled on the UFC 291 fight card at the Delta Center will go off after one fighter didn't make weight.

Republican lawmakers tackle the hefty price tag of higher ed

As college graduates struggle under piles of unpaid loans, Democrats and Republicans are bringing very different ideas to the table on how to deal with the rising cost of higher education.

Hot weather fueling harmful 'algal mat' growth across Utah

As the summer heat continues in Utah, harmful algae is becoming more of a problem with several county health departments issuing watches and warnings.

'We are running lower than normal': Salt Lake City nonprofit thrift store in need of donations

A Salt Lake City organization that serves thousands of low income people is giving away more clothing than it's receiving.

Weber County corrections assistant accused of distributing drugs to inmates

A Weber County Sheriff's Office employee was booked into the Box Elder County Jail on Thursday for investigation of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute in a correctional facility.

Meta plans retention 'hooks' for Threads as more than half of users leave app

Meta Platforms executives are heavily focused on boosting retention on their new Twitter rival Threads, after the app lost more than half of its users in the weeks following its buzzy launch, CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday.

Ex-youth detention officer sent to prison for sexually abusing teen inmate

A former youth detention center officer will serve at least eight years and up to life in prison for sexually abusing a teenage inmate.

RSL is scoring more goals this season, so what's next?

The Claret and Cobalt went from scoring the ninth-fewest goals in MLS in 2022 to currently sitting at eighth-most with just 10 regular season games remaining.

2 arrested in home invasion investigation in Price

Two people were arrested early Friday after a woman in Price called 911 to report a "crazy lady" had broken into her home.

'Salt Lakers are collectively sighing with relief': 2 major SLC road projects end

Construction crews have finally completed projects to improve parts of 300 West and 900 South in Salt Lake City after both lingered on because of delays.

Your recent cold could be COVID-19, as the nation goes into a late-summer wave

It's time to stock up on tissues, bingeable TV options and COVID-19 tests. Yes, many signs are pointing to a COVID-19 summer surge – although one that's far less intense than what emerged the past few summers.

Have You Seen This? Beware of the guard fish

Perhaps this little fish really was practicing for its role in an upcoming "Jaws" remake.

Large structure fire sends thick smoke billowing through St. George

Multiple agencies are responding to a large structure fire in St. George, police say.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash with UTA shuttle

A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a collision with a Utah Transit Authority shuttle Friday.

Program aims to improve outcomes of preterm births

With preterm births on the rise, the Healthy Beginnings program aims to nurture healthy pregnancies through support, education and incentives.

3x3 travel providing more growth for BYU's Mackey-Williams ahead of Big 12 debut

Arielle Mackey-Williams will represent her native country at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour — Edmonton Stop, which opens Saturday against Team USA.

Latter-day Saints remember inspiring life of Sister Patricia Holland

'Sister Patricia Holland is exactly what a celestial woman looks like!' President Russell M. Nelson said.

Does the US need more submarines? Romney asks White House for funding

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, is among a group of Republicans asking for funding to strengthen the nation's submarine fleet.

Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of 'Take It to the Limit,' dies at 77

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as "Take It Easy" and "The Best of My Love" and sang and co-wrote the hit "Take It to the Limit," has died at 77.

Salt Lake convenience store owner, manager charged with having gambling machines

The owner and assistant manager of a convenience store in the Fairpark neighborhood of Salt Lake City have been charged with operating gambling machines in their business.

Medical marijuana became legal in Utah in 2018. What happened next?

In a nondescript building in South Salt Lake, there's a big bag of weed labeled Blue Dream stored in a large Igloo cooler, in a chilly room called the vault.

A look at Utah football newcomers ahead of Monday's start to fall camp

The future of the Pac-12 may be in flux, but Utah football is days away from opening up its fall camp period ahead of the 2023 season.

QUIZ: From what South or Central American country do these dishes originate?

Test your food knowledge by taking this quiz to see where some of these dishes originate. Don't forget to enter your email address for the chance to win four meal cards to Café Rio!

FEMA workers tour Utah communities hit by spring flooding

Kaysville officials are hoping that FEMA will help cover the cost of a sinkhole that destroyed a neighborhood street in April.

Utah County couple arrested in violent death of their 4-month-old daughter

The parents of a 4-month-old girl were arrested in Vineyard Thursday for investigation of child abuse homicide in the child's violent death.

Blood pressure is best lowered by 2 exercises, study finds

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best.

Improved diagnostics, treatments increase autism diagnoses in Utah minorities

For years, research found white children had the highest rates of autism, but, for the first time, diagnoses among historically underserved populations in Utah are now comparable with white children.

Man hospitalized after Salt Lake shooting

Salt Lake police are investigating a shooting near the Jordan River early Friday.

Chick-fil-A wants to send your drive-thru chicken on a conveyor belt and down a chute

Chick-fil-A is testing out two new restaurant concepts — a four-lane drive thru with a kitchen above and a walk-up store for digital orders — as it becomes the latest chain to try to get customers to skip the dining room.

As e-bikes proliferate, so do deadly fires blamed on exploding lithium-ion batteries

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

St. George-based drug trafficking 'ringleader' sentenced to 10 years in prison

Foreign national Angel Rubio-Quintana received a 10-year prison sentence Thursday after admitting to distributing large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and marijuana in Washington County, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah.

Biden rule would hinder states from investigating out-of-state abortions. Utah's AG is opposed

What happens when someone travels to Oregon to get an abortion that is illegal in a different state?

Discover the extraordinary at the Salt Lake Parade of Homes

Since 1946, the Salt Lake Parade of Homes has been showcasing some of the best and most technologically innovative homes in the area. Now in its 77th year, this Parade may be the best yet.

Salt Lake City tattoo shop warns of fake social media profiles, scams

A local tattoo shop is warning people about impersonator social media accounts after potential clients were swindled out of hundreds to thousands of dollars.

Washington County water managers begin to roll out 20-year plan

Washington County water managers have taken a second look at local resources and are rolling out a 20-year plan they believe will meet growth demands through the early 2040s – provided everyone does their part.

Ford recalls 870K F-150 pickups in US because parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly

Ford is recalling more than 870,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electric parking brakes can turn on unexpectedly. The recall covers certain pickups from the 2021 through 2023 model years with single exhaust systems.

Judge sentences 3 men to at least 30 years in prison for 2017 double murder

Three men were sentenced Thursday to at least 30 years and up to life in prison for the 2017 murders of a Kearns couple.