An experienced hiker's journey to honor his father ends tragically in Moab

James "Jimmy" Hendricks set out across the American West, bearing the ashes of his late father, in a journey nearly five years in the making.

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia

Patients taking blockbuster drugs like Wegovy for weight loss may face potentially deadly complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia.

'Barbie' on track to become highest grossing domestic film of the year

"Barbie" has broken numerous records since its July 21 opening and the summer blockbuster is close to breaking another one.

Child, 3, dies in boating accident at Echo Reservoir on Sunday

A young boy has died following an accident while boating at Echo Reservoir on Sunday.

Police face criticism over central Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized

A small central Kansas police department is facing a firestorm of criticism after it raided the offices of a local newspaper and the home of its publisher and owner. The Marion County Record said in its own published reports that police raided the newspaper's office on Friday.

'A sign of the Lord's trust': Faithful gather at dedication of Saratoga Springs Utah Temple

President Henry B. Eyring, of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple on Sunday.

Struggle with your weight? Utah-born shake is transforming bodies across America

As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

NASA telescope spots cosmic question mark in deep space

A cosmic object in the shape of a glowing question mark has photobombed one of the latest images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope — and scientists think they know what it might be.

House explosion outside Pittsburgh leaves 5 dead, 3 injured, officials say

An explosion in a residential suburb outside Pittsburgh on Saturday morning left five people dead and three injured, county officials said.

Nestlé recalls some Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough due to wood chips

Nestlé USA announced a voluntary recall of some Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough bars due to the potential presence of wood fragments.

Father of high school athlete who died by suicide after sextortion scam shares warnings

Jordan DeMay was ready to go on vacation with his family. He bought suntan lotion, packed his bags and was set to take off to Florida the following day for some time away.

Have You Seen This? Seriously impressive human tower

These are some upstanding people, indeed.

Crews work to identify the 93 victims found so far on Maui, the deadliest US fire in over a century

The death toll from the Maui wildfires climbed to at least 93 late Saturday, making it the deadliest US wildfire in more than 100 years, according to research from the National Fire Protection Association, as authorities work to identify the victims and sift through the burned communities of western Maui.

Police investigating early Sunday shooting that injured teen

Salt Lake City police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:15 a.m. Sunday and left a 17-year-old boy injured.

'I want to write for my kids': How motherhood shaped Shannon Hale's writing career

Utah-based author Shannon Hale's hit book 'Best Friends' was inspired by her children. Now it's an audiobook.

Utahn headed to world championship for hot air ballooning

Maneuvering a hot air balloon is no simple task. And while Kamas resident Kimberly Whiteman pilots balloons for a living, she's also hoping to win the Women's World Hot Air Balloon Championship in Australia.

Fiction writers fear the rise of AI, but also see it as a story to tell

For many book writers, AI is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation.

Back-to-school time also includes getting ready to drop off children at college

As parents are preparing to drop off their children at college, experts share advice on how to get them through their freshman year.

Candidate Bruce Hough leaves 'Dancing with the Stars' to his children — but he'll tackle the deficit for his grandchildren's future, he says

For Bruce Hough, politics has always been a family affair.

Catching up on sleep during weekends doesn't make a difference in your cardiovascular health

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Toyota recalls thousands of Tundra vehicles in Canada, US due to issue with plastic fuel tube

Toyota says certain 2022 and 2023 models of its Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickup trucks are under a safety recall due to the risk of a fuel leak from a faulty tube.

Hawaii underestimated the deadly threat of wildfire, records show

When Hawaii officials released a report last year ranking the natural disasters most likely to threaten state residents, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic hazards featured prominently. Near the bottom of a color-coded chart, the state emergency management agency described the risk of wildfires to human life with a single word: "low."

Back to school: grades for Utah's school districts and what it will cost you to live there

To save you a little bit of homework, here are some excellent Utah school districts where The Stern Team determined home values are booming.

Single moms are 'on' 24/7. New report highlights need for more supportive programs, policies

A new report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University details the many challenges single mothers face, such as economic disadvantages, mental health concerns, work instability, and decreased time to devote to their children and their well-being.