Which presidential candidate impressed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox?

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox didn't watch the Republican presidential debate Wednesday night but caught enough highlights to have one candidate impress him.

Maui County sues utility, alleging negligence over fires that ravaged Lahaina

Maui County has sued Hawaiian Electric Company over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying the utility negligently failed to shut off power despite exceptionally high winds and dry conditions.

Hundreds of bats discovered and removed from Salt Lake's Highland High

Students and teachers at Highland High School this week had some extra critters joining them in their classrooms. Hundreds of bats were discovered when students returned after the summer break.

Mason steps up as No. 11 BYU women's soccer collects 1st shutout

Olivia Wade Katoa and Bella Folino scored on either side of halftime to lead No. 11 BYU women's soccer by visiting Long Beach State 2-0.

Housing affordability is now worse than before 2006 bubble popped. Where does Utah stand?

With mortgage rates hitting their highest level in over 20 years, U.S. housing market affordability is even lower than at the peak of the housing bubble in 2006.

3rd person charged in connection with fatal gang-related shooting in Millcreek

A third man has been charged and arrested in condition with a gang-related shootout in the parking lot of a Millcreek convenience store that left one person dead and a second injured.

Lehi family remains hopeful crews will find uncle on Maui as number of missing reaches 1,100

It has been two weeks since the Ganer family has heard from their uncle. They remain hopeful but understand the reality of the situation.

Have You Seen This? Clever mechanics make 'topsy-turvy' school bus

Two mechanics faced a tricky problem from a client: fit two school buses into one parking space.

'Utah's most exclusive club': Honoring the state's 145 centenarians

Gov. Spencer Cox visited with dozens of centenarians and their families during a celebration of the 145 Utahns aged 100 or older.

Jazz World Cup primer: Jordan Clarkson is a beloved hero in the Philippines

Jordan Clarkson is the Philippines' favorite son. He'll lead the host country in the 32-team tournament that features five Jazz players.

Oklahoma authorities name the BTK killer as the 'prime suspect' in at least two unsolved cases

The BTK serial killer has been named the "prime suspect" in two unsolved killings — one in Oklahoma and another in Missouri — leading authorities to dig this week near his former Kansas property in Park City, authorities announced Wednesday.

Utah County Commission amends budget amid revenue drops, higher spending

The Utah County Commission approved an amended budget Wednesday that took into account more spending for public defenders and a drop in revenue.

US intelligence assessment shows intentionally caused explosion crashed Wagner chief's plane

A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment has found that the plane crash presumed to have killed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was intentionally caused by an explosion. That's according to U.S. and Western officials.

Shorts allowed on all BYU campuses, beards still prohibited in updated educational guidelines

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updated Church Educational System standards, altering the Honor Code and unifying dress and grooming standards across campuses.

Man wanting tow truck calls 911, carjacks vehicle, then runs onto I-15, charges say

A Wyoming man was charged Monday with multiple crimes following a wild series of events last week that included him allegedly running from police on I-15 during the morning commute.

Salt Lake City Council fully endorses Mendenhall as mayoral election field is set

All seven members of the Salt Lake City Council are backing current Mayor Erin Mendenhall in this year's election, something that former mayor Rocky Anderson is shrugging off.

Hawaii officials urge families of people missing after deadly fires to give DNA samples

Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples. Officials said Tuesday that the low number provided so far threatens to hinder efforts to identify any remains discovered in the ashes.

King of advanced computing: Thanks to AI, chipmaker Nvidia is ruling world of microprocessors

Just a couple of months ago, California-based microchip maker Nvidia became a $1 trillion company as demand for its advanced microprocessors continues to climb, driven in large part by artificial intelligence technology developers and the sector's insatiable hunger for ever more processing power.

Man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for Roy toddler's murder

A 28-year-old man was ordered to spend at least 25 years and up to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Roy toddler.

With Big 12 move, No. 17 BYU women's volleyball still starting season 'with a bang'

The Cougars will open their first season with a Big 12 patch on their jerseys Friday and Saturday at the Ellesyn Invitational in Missoula, Montana, and it doesn't get any bigger than Match No. 1 against No. 5 Pittsburgh.

Deer Valley doubling its size, adding new village in quest to be 'crown jewel of Utah'

Deer Valley Resort is headed for a major expansion over the next few ski seasons.

Woman beaten, held captive for 7 hours, police say; 2 arrested

Two people are facing felony charges for allegedly holding a woman hostage for seven hours using electrical cords while beating her and threatening to kill her, according to police.

Utah teen's run on 'American Ninja Warrior' comes to a surprising end — but he'll be back

Kai Beckstrand was one of the ones to fear on "American Ninja Warrior" this season.

Will climate change be a focus for GOP? Romney says yes; presidential candidate calls it a 'hoax'

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said the Republican Party will need to recognize the saliency of climate change as an issue.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions and despised by some

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is marking two decades in the world. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand. Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte went on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada.

Man sentenced to 25 years for killing a man on Navajo Reservation

Five years after a man was shot and killed in front of his family on the Navajo Reservation, a Bluff man was ordered on Monday to spend 25 years in prison for his murder.

QUIZ: What Cafe Rio specialty food are you?

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!

Sen. Mitt Romney secures roughly $3 billion to replace 90 Utah bridges

Sen. Mitt Romney's efforts secured $3B to replace many Utah bridges, enhancing infrastructure and community well-being.

Woman sleeping in front of Salt Lake store allegedly kidnapped, assaulted

Salt Lake police have arrested a man who allegedly forced a woman sleeping in front of a convenience store into his car and sexually assaulted her.

Nate Johnson makes push to be Utah's QB2 ... or QB1 against Florida

Nate Johnson has taken the opportunities he's been given and run away with them.

A tropical storm and a rainy August have little impact on historically low Lake Powell

Parts of the West saw a year's worth of rain in a single day from Hurricane Hilary, with swaths of normally arid desert in Death Valley turning into lakes. But the rain is expected to have little effect on Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the country

Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail on election charges, then is quickly released on $200,000 bond

Former President Donald Trump has been booked at a jail in Atlanta, surrendering on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Unlike his bookings for three other batches of charges, this one yielded a historic first: a mug shot of a former American president.

Huge rockslide in Little Cottonwood Canyon leaves path of destruction

A large rockslide left a path of destruction down a popular trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Monday, obliterating trees and harming the trail.

COVID-19 cases keep climbing. Should you get a booster shot now?

With COVID-19 cases climbing, is it time for Utahns to get a booster shot?

Breaking down the Aggies' offense ahead of their 2023 campaign

With just over a week until game day, we break down each position group and some of the key players to watch at each spot.

Salt Lake County man shot and killed by police responding to a domestic incident

A 46-year-old man was shot and killed by police responding to a domestic violence call early Thursday just south of Kearns.

'Someone who truly cares': Provo's interim fire chief becomes permanent fire chief

Provo city officials swore in the interim fire chief as the official new fire chief on Tuesday. Provo Fire Chief Jeremy Headman served as the city's deputy fire chief for six years and has been the interim chief since May.

Judge sends Moroni mother to prison for abusing, causing death of her 2-year-old

A 22-year-old mother will spend at least five years and up to life in prison after pleading guilty to causing the death of her young daughter through repeated child abuse.

Illegal fish species found in 4 Utah reservoirs, wildlife biologists say

Utah wildlife officials are reminding people to not dump pet fish or any other fish that doesn't belong in a specific body of water after finding illegal species in four reservoirs this year.