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Corner Canyon says goodbye to Region 3 with dismantling of Lone Peak

08/25/2023 11:44pm
Corner Canyon and Lone Peak are no longer in the same region, but that didn't stop them from combining for a lively rivalry battle on Friday night.

'If you build it, they'll come,' Salt Lake transportation official says on success of UTA bus Route 1

08/25/2023 10:29pm
It's been nearly a year since Salt Lake City created bus Route 1. The bus route has become one of the city's busiest routes, not only for university students but also for anyone trying to get from the west to the east end of the valley.

Criminal cases, not election, may decide if Trump can serve presidency again

08/25/2023 10:05pm
Jurors, rather than voters, may be the ones deciding if former president Donald Trump can be re-elected in 2024, KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas says.

Advocates, policymakers celebrate building progress of Crisis Care Center in Salt Lake County

08/25/2023 9:33pm
On Friday, a forklift carried a final foundational steel beam at the site of Salt Lake County's new Crisis Care Center to a massive crane that hoisted the beam in place.

Group says US has seen 392 education 'intimidation' bills since 2021. Where does Utah stand?

08/25/2023 9:04pm
Utah lawmakers introduced only a small portion of the nearly 400 bills across the nation that are labeled "educational intimidation" bills, but they were far more successful in passing those bills.

Former physician assistant faces 30 felonies for alleged sexual abuse of patients

08/25/2023 8:31pm
Charges were refiled Thursday against a former physician assistant accused of sexually abusing multiple patients. Oscar Couprou Johnson was also, at one time, named in a federal case in connection with the death of a NHL player.

Advocates thank lethality-assessment law for increase in calls

08/25/2023 8:02pm
There's promising new data about Utah's new law that requires law enforcement to conduct lethality assessments on domestic violence calls.

Bronny James has a congenital heart defect that caused his cardiac arrest, a spokesperson says

08/25/2023 7:44pm
Bronny James went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California last month because of a congenital heart defect.

NASA moves a step closer to supersonic passenger flights

08/25/2023 7:33pm
Oh for the glory days of travel, when the seats were bigger, the food was better and you could jet across the Atlantic in less than three hours.

Who's on the hook if your car gets damaged in a car wash?

08/25/2023 7:03pm
A Bountiful man believes a car wash business should foot the repair bill for damage to his vehicle, but they pointed him to a sign warning they would not be responsible.

Syrup-toting semi burns on I-15 in Virgin River Gorge, backs up traffic

08/25/2023 6:25pm
A semitractor-trailer filled with syrup caught fire on northbound I-15 in the Virgin River Gorge Thursday afternoon. Traffic was impacted throughout the evening.

Trump returns to X, formerly Twitter, with mug shot and appeal for donations

08/25/2023 5:43pm
Former President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, with a post on Thursday showing his mug shot from his booking at Fulton County Jail in Georgia earlier in the day.

Provo business reviving Timp Badge tradition for hikers who summit Mount Timpanogos

08/25/2023 5:04pm
The owner of Timpanogos HIking Co. is reviving an old tradition of giving people a Timp Badge after they have summited Mount Timpanogos.

West Jordan man pleads guilty to felony assault charge in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

08/25/2023 4:35pm
Justin Dee Adams, 49, of West Jordan, has pleaded guilty to a felony assault charge related to the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.

'Utah for Maui' fundraiser aims to raise over $30K for wildfire victims

08/25/2023 4:06pm
A number of Pacific Islander organizations are coming to together Saturday to host a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City.

Have You Seen This? Dog door befuddles puppy

08/25/2023 3:31pm
Dog doors are trickier than we sometimes give them credit for.

Economic output of Utah's national parks reaches $2.6B. Here's how it compares to other states

08/25/2023 3:04pm
A new report finds visitation to Utah's national parks generated $2.6 billion in economic output, putting the state near the top in the U.S.

QUIZ: What Café Rio entrée are you?

08/25/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Don't forget to enter your email address for the chance to win four meal cards to Café Rio!

China bans seafood from Japan after the Fukushima nuclear plant begins its wastewater release

08/25/2023 2:34pm
Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant in Fukushima is releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. China responded by banning seafood from Japan, effective immediately.

Driver goes airborne, lands on pedestrian nearby, police say

08/25/2023 2:02pm
A driver who police say was speeding, missed a turn, went airborne after hitting a curb and then landed on another person, is facing criminal charges.

Nearly 400 still unaccounted for in Maui after deadly wildfires – big decline from prior estimates

08/25/2023 1:34pm
Nearly 400 people are still listed as unaccounted for after this month's devastating wildfires on Maui — a dramatic drop from the more than 1,000 previously believed missing but still a stark indicator of the disaster's tragic impact.

Chris on 'Claim to Fame' is so obviously an Osmond

08/25/2023 1:20pm - PARTNER
If I saw this guy in the wild, I could tell you everything about his family, which is an advantage of growing up in Utah.

Deep-sea 'hot tubs' help octopus moms hatch their eggs faster

08/25/2023 1:02pm
Most octopuses lead solitary lives. Scientists were startled to find thousands of octopus huddled together, protecting their eggs at the bottom of the ocean off the central California coast.

Law firm secretary used notary stamp illegally on immigration documents, investigators say

08/25/2023 12:49pm
A former secretary at a Salt Lake law firm is facing criminal charges for allegedly using a former employee's notary stamp on immigration and other documents.

2 Utah women plead no contest to taking rancher's dog

08/25/2023 12:35pm
Two Utah women have each pleaded no contest in a case involving a Cache County rancher who accused them of taking his herd dog from his property.

How risky is pirola, the highly mutated new COVID-19 variant? Here's what the CDC says

08/25/2023 12:09pm
It's too soon to say what to expect from a new strain of COVID-19 that's already being called "alarming," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Los Angeles' oldest Mexican restaurant opening in Utah

08/25/2023 11:49am
El Cholo, built in LA in 1923, is set to open a location in Sugar House next month.

17-year-old boy charged as adult in shooting death of West Valley man

08/25/2023 11:27am
A 17-year-old boy who allegedly shot and killed a West Valley man has been charged with murder in 3rd District Court.

Arches National Park rangers issue safety reminder after bat tests positive for rabies

08/25/2023 11:06am
Arches National Park staff are urging visitors to be careful around bats in the park after one recently tested positive for rabies.

Man puts tracking app on wife's phone, shoots her twice and fires at man she's with, police say

08/25/2023 10:42am
Criminal charges have been filed against a man accused of tracking down his wife, shooting at the man she was with and then shooting her twice, according to prosecutors.

Breaking down the Aggies' defense ahead of their 2023 campaign

08/25/2023 10:31am
We break down the defense by each position group ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup against the 25th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City.

Small Nevada town near Utah state line expecting big crowds for eclipse

08/25/2023 10:05am
If you've ever been to Baker, Nevada, just across the Utah state line, then you know there aren't a lot of people who live out that way, but that will change with the next total eclipse in October.

4 reasons to consider a career in cybersecurity

08/25/2023 9:57am - SPONSORED
In an increasingly digital age, it's no surprise that cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing and in-demand professions, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Warner Bros. delays 'Dune,' 'Lord of the Rings' films due to strike

08/25/2023 9:32am
The Warner Bros. movie studio will delay the planned November release of a big-budget "Dune" sequel until March, a studio spokesperson said on Thursday, because its stars cannot promote the movie during the Hollywood actors' strike.

Pick Six Previews: A statistical preview to BYU's first season in the Big 12

08/25/2023 8:57am
The 12th annual Pick Six Previews season preview magazine was released in July, and I have BYU projected in the middle of a packed Big 12.

Man shot, alleged gunman also injured in Millcreek fight

08/25/2023 8:34am
One man was shot multiple times, and the alleged gunman injured in a fight at a Millcreek house early Thursday morning.

When it comes to criminal justice reform, Rep. Burgess Owens says 'this is the place'

08/25/2023 8:06am
Rep. Burgess Owens said Congress should take a lesson from the Beehive state in developing the right attitude towards reforming the criminal justice system.

1 critically injured in crash on 700 East in Salt Lake; driver arrested on suspicion of DUI

08/25/2023 7:53am
A person was critically injured in a car crash on 700 East in Salt Lake City on Friday morning.

Brigham City man gets jail time, probation for soliciting nudes from 6 minors

08/25/2023 7:45am
A Brigham City man was ordered to spend at least 180 days in jail and three years on probation after police say he used his son's confiscated phone to solicit nude photos from six minors.

Utahn loses Maui business to fire

08/25/2023 7:24am
Makenna Kuykendall grew up in Utah before making a life for herself on Maui. Now she's among the many who are starting over after a wildfire destroyed much of the town of Lahaina two weeks ago.

Driver who landed on top of another car says it was 'like lights out' before crash

08/25/2023 6:50am
The driver of a pickup truck who police say caused a horrific head-on crash on Highland Drive that left a woman trapped in her vehicle for nearly an hour, was charged on Thursday.

Meet the 24-year-old BYU student running for Provo City Council

08/25/2023 6:19am
Tanner Bennett is a 24-year-old BYU student running for a seat on the Provo City Council, utilizing some unorthodox campaign methods along the way.