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Rain, raccoons falling from sky during postponed RSL match

08/03/2023 11:14pm
A torrential downpour hit America First Field just before kickoff, but that wasn't the only thing falling at the stadium.

Monsoon season in Utah: Major thunderstorms, wild weather hit across state

08/03/2023 10:27pm
Major thunderstorms have caused massive downpours, flooding and safety concerns across parts of Utah on Thursday night.

Safety reminder issued for City Creek Canyon after uptick in 'accidents, close calls and injuries'

08/03/2023 10:21pm
Police, firefighters and public utilities officials are reminding those who recreate in City Creek Canyon about safety protocols because of "an increase in accidents, close calls and injuries."

Comfort leads to contention for former BYU teammates Lundell, Shelley at Utah Championship

08/03/2023 10:19pm
Everything was comfortable for former Lone Peak standout Carson Lundell in his second attempt at the Korn Ferry Tour's Utah Championship (and first as a pro).

Federal court in Utah sentences California man for multimillion dollar telemarketing scheme

08/03/2023 9:45pm
A federal judge sentenced a California man to a year in prison for a multi-million dollar telemarketing scheme.

A 'late summer wave' of COVID-19? What that means for Utahns

08/03/2023 9:01pm
COVID-19 indicators are creeping back up this summer.

Cardi B will not face charges related to microphone-throwing incident, police say

08/03/2023 8:38pm
Cardi B will not face charges related to throwing her microphone into the crowd at a concert in Las Vegas last weekend, according to police.

Police shoot and kill a man in Boise who they say called for help, then charged at officers

08/03/2023 7:35pm
Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Boise. The Boise Police Department says officers responded at about 10:55 a.m. Thursday to a call from a man requesting police assistance at his apartment.

Why is there a 25K-pound shipping container at the top of a Salt Lake pole?

08/03/2023 7:01pm
Utah's newest public art display is a bit of a thinker.

QUIZ: What are the names of these Mexican food dishes?

08/03/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Test your food knowledge by taking this quiz. Don't forget to enter your email address for the chance to win four meal cards to Café Rio!

Suspect in Idaho student stabbings says he was out for a solo drive on night of slayings

08/03/2023 6:53pm
Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death last year say he was on a long drive by himself around the time of the slayings.

Babies should get new drug that prevents RSV, CDC says

08/03/2023 6:35pm
U.S. health officials are recommending that babies get a new drug to protect them against a respiratory virus. An infection with RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most healthy people, but it can be life-threatening for the very young and the elderly.

Utah equestrian vaulting team wins bronze at international competition

08/03/2023 6:03pm
The Oak Hills Vaulting junior squad from Salem, Utah, won third place at an international equestrian vaulting competition, becoming the first team in the state to do so.

SEC freezes assets of DEBT Box, alleges Utah crypto company defrauded investors $50M

08/03/2023 5:34pm
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reports it has obtained a temporary asset freeze, restraining order and other emergency relief against a Draper-based company.

'I wondered if they were going to kill me': Woman assaulted, police search for attackers

08/03/2023 4:40pm
A 79-year-old woman was left bloodied and bruised after she was assaulted by two attackers who police are trying to find.

Waves grow up to 13 feet tall in California as Earth warms, research finds

08/03/2023 4:11pm
New research shows winter waves off California's Pacific coast are swelling in size as the planet warms.

Have You Seen This? Pac-12 debacle gets 'Parks and Rec' treatment

08/03/2023 3:23pm
USC and UCLA, represented by Ron Swanson, ask the other employees who broke the office coffee machine, labeled "Pac-12" in the video.

A year later, Park City School District still working through failure to report abuse

08/03/2023 3:13pm
The Park City School District has agreed to provide more training as part of an agreement stemming from criminal charges saying it failed to report three cases of sex abuse. It is now halfway through a two-year agreement to provide training.

Summer is time to get mentally and emotionally fit for a new school year

08/03/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
For a growing number of young people, existing mental health conditions like anxiety and depression can be aggravated during the summer months.

Why do people cheat? Uncovering hidden reasons behind moral shortcuts

08/03/2023 2:48pm - PARTNER
Although getting the risk-benefit calculation wrong can lead to dire results, cheating happens again and again. But why?

Celebrating Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month

08/03/2023 2:16pm
There's a lot to enjoy during Utah's 11th Pacific Island Heritage Month during August, from festivals and a luau to a skate night and art exhibit.

South Jordan teen found dead after search and rescue at Sand Hollow Reservoir

08/03/2023 1:27pm
A 15-year-old boy was found dead Thursday after a search and rescue operation at Sand Hollow Reservoir in Washington County.

How to get your resume past the AI job screeners

08/03/2023 1:11pm
With the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process, crafting a resume that catches the attention of both human recruiters and AI algorithms has become more important than ever.

Russia fines Wikipedia and Apple for spreading 'false information' about Ukraine conflict

08/03/2023 12:40pm
A Russian court has imposed fines on Apple and the host of Wikipedia for failing to remove material deemed to be "false information" about Russia's military actions in Ukraine.

Elder Holland hospitalized for treatment of ongoing health complications, church says

08/03/2023 12:21pm
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Thursday that Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized for treatment and observation of ongoing medical issues.

Vineyard man charged with aggravated murder in death of 4-month-old daughter

08/03/2023 12:07pm
A Utah County man accused of violently beating his 4-month-old daughter was charged Thursday with aggravated murder.

Utah governor unveils education campaign warning of social media dangers, promises litigation

08/03/2023 11:55am
Utah is launching a public information campaign "unmasking" the threat social media use may pose to teenagers, and Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday promised more litigation against social media platforms in the future.

The heaviest animal ever may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert

08/03/2023 11:32am
A newly studied species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday the creature could challenge the blue whale's title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.

A vacation home at a 3.99% interest rate just a walk from the beach? Here's how.

08/03/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
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.

Cool Cars: Orem man owns a tank — not just because it's cool to own a tank

08/03/2023 11:10am
Orem man is restoring a World War II tank, and wants to give you a chance to drive it.

How Utah's push for a MLB team is a realization of Larry Miller's dream

08/03/2023 10:21am
Larry Miller died 14 years ago, and his wife, Gail, wants to keep that love of life as she works to bring a Major League Baseball expansion team to Utah.

3 times the joy as triplet missionaries arrive home together

08/03/2023 10:04am
A Utah family welcomed home not one, but three missionaries Tuesday at the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Viral Utah kitten Tater Tot dies

08/03/2023 9:42am
Tater Tot, a small Utah kitten that went viral and captured hearts around the world, has died, according to his foster mom.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife separating after 18 years of marriage

08/03/2023 9:09am
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, say they are separating after 18 years of marriage. The two said in statements posted on Instagram on Wednesday that they made the decision after "many meaningful and difficult conversations."

Jury finds ex-Draper police lieutenant not guilty of sexually abusing officer

08/03/2023 8:41am
A former Draper police lieutenant charged four years ago with sexually abusing another officer was found not guilty by a jury Wednesday after a short deliberation.

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk

08/03/2023 8:24am
Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.

Family pushes for suicide prevention in face of difficult tragedy

08/03/2023 8:06am
A Cache Valley family is trying to spread the word about help for suicide prevention and bring some positive change from their own horrible tragedy.

Troopers: Thunderstorms only make high speeds more hazardous

08/03/2023 7:40am
Utah State Troopers speak about their concern with the thunderstorms that surged on Wednesday.

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges of plotting to overturn election loss

08/03/2023 7:18am
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he orchestrated a plot to try to overturn his 2020 election loss

Foundation helps kids with illnesses or disabilities hunt and fish

08/03/2023 6:50am
A small group of Utah hunters takes kids with life-threatening illnesses into the great outdoors for a chance to harvest an animal.

Juul seeks authorization on a new vape it says can verify a user's age. Here's how it works

08/03/2023 6:24am
E-cigarette company Juul Labs is seeking U.S. authorization to sell a "next-generation" vape with age verification capabilities in the United States.