Jackson Blake, band of receivers lead Lone Peak past Bingham in 2023 opener

Blake threw for 313 yards and three touchdowns as the Knights took a 17-7 halftime lead and never looked back en route to a 27-7 win over Bingham.

Commission gets split community feedback over how to teach ethnic studies in Utah schools

A commission tasked with incorporating ethnic studies into Utah's K-12 curriculum heard comments Thursday split between people worried about topics like critical race theory and others advocating for communities' histories to be included.

Thousands rally on Las Vegas Strip in support of food service workers demanding better pay, benefits

Thousands of hospitality workers rallied Thursday evening beneath the glittery lights of the Las Vegas Strip to call attention to ongoing union contract negotiations for higher pay and better benefits for food service workers at one of the largest arenas on the famed tourist corridor.

Crews cleaning up Draper homes that slid down mountainside

Cleanup is now underway in the canyon below the two homes in Hidden Canyon Estates in Draper that slid nearly 1,000 feet down the mountainside in April.

Man's heart stops on vacation in remote Utah. Now he's raising money for EMTs

Ron Baker is so grateful to the emergency medical technicians who saved his life in rural Utah that he's organized a fundraiser to provide them with better medical equipment.

Family of Lt. Ridge Alkonis rally in Salt Lake to get Biden's attention

A small group of family and friends of Lt. Ridge Alkonis formed a rally to get President Joe Biden's attention on his way to speak in Salt Lake City on Thursday. 

A new COVID-19 variant is dominating case counts. What that means for Utahns

Amid a summer increase in COVID-19 infections, a new version of the virus has become dominant nationwide.

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it's even better this year

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend. The best viewing will be from Saturday night into early Sunday morning, when viewers might be able to spot a meteor per minute.

Judge orders 60-years-to-life sentence for killings of woman, pregnant woman 2 years apart

Juan Antonio Arreola-Murillo was sentenced to at least 60 years and up to life in prison for killing Sonia Mejia and her unborn child on Feb. 9, 2006, and then killing Damiana Castillo.

QUIZ: Can you pass this Spanish food vocab test?

Test your Spanish language knowledge by taking this quiz. Don't forget to enter your email address for the chance to win four meal cards to Café Rio!

Lingering inflation worries keep Biden approval stagnant at 40%, a new poll says

U.S. President Joe Biden's public approval rating held steady at 40% in early August, with concerns about the economy souring Americans' opinion of his performance despite falling inflation, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll this week.

Church of Jesus Christ meetinghouses serving as shelters for Maui fire victims

Meetinghouses for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are being used as evacuation shelters for victims of the wildfires in Maui.

Inflation jumped for the first time in a year. Should we be worried?

Declines in U.S. annual inflation rates had been on a 12-month streak before inching up 0.2% from June to July, according to a Labor Department report released on Thursday. But most economists remain optimistic about the future of the economy.

Driver killed in 2-vehicle I-15 collision in southern Utah identified

The driver of a box truck who was killed after his vehicle rolled and was struck by a semitruck on I-15 last week was identified Monday as a Wisconsin man.

Supreme Court blocks $6B Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, will hear case this fall

The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an "unprecedented" arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims.

Have You Seen This? The Jazz logo gets the 'NBA Paint' redesign

There's just something about seeing elite NBA athletes depicted as silly, humorous stick figures — especially when goofy nicknames are involved. Sometimes it's the simple things that make you smile.

BYU tight end, fan-favorite Masen Wake announces medical retirement

The Lone Peak product with a penchant for hurdling announced his retirement from football for medical reasons Thursday afternoon. He plans to graduate from BYU in December.

Family of Provo man killed by FBI says they are 'shocked and devastated'

The family of Craig Deeluew Robertson say they are "shocked and devastated" over what they say was a "senseless and tragic killing" by the FBI at his Provo home Wednesday.

Why it may soon cost more for out-of-state residents to visit Utah state parks

The Utah Division of State Parks is exploring the idea of raising the cost of entrance at state parks for out-of-state residents.

Escape the heat: why summer's the time to visit Capitol Reef National Park

If you're looking to squeeze in just one more vacation before the summer ends, there's a lot to love about this often overlooked gem.

Holocaust survivor's positive message is subject of documentary by Utah Tech University students

Students from Utah Tech University's digital film classes have banded together to produce a documentary about a Holocaust survivor.

Man walked into Moab wedding, claimed bombs were planted all around, charges say

A Utah man faces criminal charges after police say he walked into a Moab wedding and told organizers that he had been kidnapped and bombs had been planted around the area.

Another Threshold candle recall: Target recalls 2.2 million products over burn and laceration risks

The recalled jars of these candles can break during use, risking burns and lacerations. Back in May, Target recalled nearly 5 million Threshold candles over similar safety concerns.

Las Vegas man charged with sending woman to Utah for prostitution

A Las Vegas man was charged with human trafficking Thursday for allegedly forcing a woman to go to Salt Lake City to engage in prostitution while he kept her children with him.

Flash flooding 'probable' in some parts of Utah as monsoonal moisture returns

Forecasters say there's an increased risk of flash flooding in slot canyons, dry washes and areas near recent burn scars in some parts of Utah over the next few days.

Judge sends Utahn to prison for 'unconscionable' murder of his wife as kids tried stopping him

A Midvale father was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years to life in prison for killing his wife in their Midvale home as their two young children tried to stop him.

'He has a gun!' Witness details FBI shooting in Provo neighborhood

The neighbor's eyewitness account provides the clearest picture so far of the fatal encounter.

Why the epicenter of U.S. retail might come out of Silicon Slopes

They're giving anyone interested the chance to make an investment.

Supreme Court's Clarence Thomas enjoyed array of luxury perks, report says

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to far more luxury vacations and exclusive perks from wealthy patrons than previously known, news organization ProPublica reported Thursday.

Utah trio victimized hundreds in elaborate odometer fraud scheme, police say

Police believe three Utah men arrested Wednesday in an elaborate odometer fraud scheme victimized hundreds of used car buyers and used their profits to buy fancy sports cars.

Utah man with long law enforcement background charged for alleged voyeuristic videos

A Utah County man is facing numerous felony charges for allegedly possessing child pornography, including videos he took of a teen girl in the shower.

'Work together': Biden urges support for veterans in Utah address on historic anniversary

President Joe Biden speaks Thursday at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City on the anniversary of the passing of the PACT Act.

With QB status 'still in flux,' Bryson Barnes viewed as a consistent force in competition

Few have experienced the ups and downs of being a walk-on football player as much as Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes.

Astronauts get first look at the spacecraft that will fly them around the moon

The four astronauts assigned to fly around the moon next year have gotten their first look at their spacecraft.

Officials warn of potentially harmful algal bloom in Mantua Reservoir

Officials are warning visitors to Mantua Reservoir in Box Elder County of a potentially harmful algal bloom that has been found in the water.

'Shattered': Centerville couple shares emotional, physical damage from 2022 assault, arson

A Salt Lake man was ordered Wednesday to serve at least 18 years and up to life in prison for trying to kill a Centerville couple and burning down their house in 2022.

9 incredible cookies to make for your next movie night

Whether you're a true cookie monster or an occasional taster, here are nine incredible cookies you can make for your next movie night.

Man shot and killed in overnight shooting in West Valley City

West Valley police are looking for at least two gunmen who shot and killed a man Wednesday night in what detectives say was a targeted incident.

Maui fire deaths surge to 53 and likely to go higher, governor says. Over 1,000 structures burned

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says 53 people were killed in the devastating Maui wildfires, and the death toll will likely continue to rise.

'The outlook is optimistic': Utah's tourism industry still buzzing after record $12B year

Utah's tourism industry generated nearly $12 billion in visitor spending last year, and there are no signs that it's slowing down anytime soon.