West rallies past Olympus for first win of season

The West High Panthers picked up their first win of 2023 in dramatic fashion, 19-18, on Friday in their region opener at Olympus High.

Ecuador says 57 guards, police officers released after being held hostage in several prisons

Ecuadorian authorities announced Friday the release of 50 guards and seven police officers who were taken hostage for more than a day, in what the government described as a response by criminal groups to its efforts to regain control of the prisons.

Former refugee recognized for helping dozens of others like him in Salt Lake County

It was a journey Joseph Genda never could have predicted — fleeing his war-torn country of Sierra Leone to eventually wind up half a world away in Utah.

Ohio family urges officer's arrest after video shows him killing pregnant Black woman

Ohio authorities on Friday released bodycam video showing a police officer fatally shooting Ta'Kiya Young in her car in what her family denounced as a "gross misuse of power and authority" against the pregnant Black mother.

'Our work isn't done': Utah missing, murdered Indigenous people task force preps for report

A Utah taskforce has a lot of work ahead as it gets ready to release a new report investigating solutions to help solve an epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous Utahns.

Boat exhaust: Be aware of this silent killer

Carbon monoxide poisoning may be rare on Utah waterways, but the potential risk can be deadly.

US woman sets record for world's longest female mullet

Tami Manis is officially all business at the front and party in the back after her mullet, measuring 5 feet 8 inches, was confirmed as the longest female one in the world.

Ogden blaze displaces 8 people, kills 4 dogs

Firefighters battled a blaze in Ogden Friday that displaced eight people and killed four dogs.

University of Utah scholar aims to increase religious diversity throughout Utah

Eboo Patel and his team from Interfaith America will work with the University of Utah on an array of interfaith consulting activities across the university and state.

Southern Utah lit up by electrical storm with encore expected tonight

A recent storm came with a thundering roar across Southern Utah on Thursday evening. But not before a lightning show lit up the night.

US Capitol attack: Proud Boys leader gets 18 years in prison, matching longest

A leader of the far-right Proud Boys was sentenced on Friday to 18 years in prison over the U.S. Capitol attack, equaling the longest punishment in the case so far, while another member sentenced to 10 years yelled "Trump won" as he left court.

Weber High assistant football coach fired; school expecting sanctions

Amid an ongoing investigation into the Weber High School principal and the school's football program, the district on Thursday fired Zac Connors, the team's offensive coordinator.

Family remembers experienced Utah hiker who died after flash flooding in Bryce Canyon

Jeanne Howell, an experienced hiker, was found dead in Bryce Canyon National Park hours after checking in with her family last week. Her son is reminding others that even for experienced hikers, incidents like this can happen.

After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he's unsure he wants it

Years after assistant coach Joe Kennedy left a Washington state high school football team over objections to his post-game praying on the field, he has returned to the gridiron thanks to a Supreme Court decision.

Have You Seen This? This UK couple has over 150 guinea pigs

Sophie and Mark Mason adopted six guinea pigs several years ago, but their herd has since grown to over 150. The two now run Masons' Cavies, a social media platform where they share the herd's lives.

Kindergartners set their eyes on college after finishing 1st week of school

Kindergartners at Ridgeline Elementary School signed a poster Friday promising to work hard in school and prepare for college.

Man attacked woman while trying to carjack vehicle with child inside, charges say

A man is facing a federal charge accusing him of fighting with a woman as he tried to steal her vehicle while her 7-year-old daughter was still inside.

Food ads in crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that's leading to a growing number of lawsuits.

Bear Lake tourism growth shows no signs of stopping

You're likely to see big crowds at Bear Lake over Labor Day weekend.

With several starters out, Utes 'suffocating' defense the difference in win over Gators

It wasn't a typo in the final box score after Thursday night's game.

More than 85,000 highchairs recalled after 2 dozen reports of falls

More than 85,000 highchairs sold at major retailers across North America are being recalled over a fall hazard after a handful of injuries were reported, federal regulators say.

Which Utah cities have primary elections next week?

Several cities in Utah will hold primary elections next week, but some of the biggest races won't be narrowed down until November after some cities chose to adopt ranked choice voting.

Body found at base of popular Utah County waterfall

A body was found at the base of a popular waterfall in Pleasant Grove on Friday.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Weber County, Utah correctional facility

Officials reported that mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Weber County and at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City.

Why Sen. Mike Lee wants Glenn Beck to run for president

In a recent broadcast, Beck revealed private conversations with the Utah senator and how he responded.

Utah Symphony takes the silver screen with Films in Concert

The Utah Symphony is set to transport audience members into the world of film like never before with its 2023-24 Films in Concert performance.

Provo police investigating State Street shooting

A 19-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition but stable on Friday, according to police, after being shot on State Street.

Pick Six Previews: BYU's long-awaited Power 5 journey begins with a win

BYU's 11-year run of independence is over as the program earned the most valuable prize in college athletics: Power Five membership.

Spanish Fork man who assisted in classmate's suicide wants to appeal his sentence

A Spanish Fork man serving a prison sentence for assisting a classmate's suicide is now taking steps to appeal his conviction. The Utah Court of Appeals is considering the case.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie breaks presales records at AMC Theatres

Taylor Swift's concert film has already broken theater records more than a month ahead of its Oct. 13 release.

Analysis: Bryson Barnes set the tone, No. 14 Utah's defense showed depth in win

The University of Utah defeated the University of Florida Thursday night, 24-11, in the season opener.

Student loan payments returning amid record consumer debt, rising credit delinquencies

After a three-year hiatus, required payments for those with outstanding federal student loan debt is looming in October. Interest will start accumulating beginning Friday.

Groups seek to use the Constitution's insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

Liberal groups are trying to end Donald Trump's attempt to return to the White House by arguing he's ineligible to be president after trying to overturn the 2020 election. The groups cite a rarely used provision of the 14th Amendment.

Utah drivers doing better, but still not good enough, UHP says

The Utah Highway Patrol says fewer people have been killed during the so-called 100 deadliest days of summer in 2023 compared to last year, but drivers can still do better.

Gephardt Busts Inflation: Nearly half of consumers say they're overspending on delivery services

As Americans struggle with inflation squeezing their wallets, the cost many pay for the convenience of delivery may be surprising.

US employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in sign of a still-resilient labor market

The nation's employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in a sign of a still-resilient labor market despite the high interest rates the Federal Reserve has imposed.

Marijuana recommendation by US health agency hailed as first step to easing weed restrictions

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders are hailing it as a first step toward easing federal restrictions on the drug.

Major delays possible on Utah roads during busy Labor Day weekend; gas prices rising

UDOT says delays of up to 40 minutes are possible on Utah roadways this holiday weekend. And gas prices in the state are up from earlier this summer, but down from last Labor Day weekend.