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For baby's sake, CDC says pregnant women need to have this vaccine

09/26/2023 10:32pm
More babies are hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus than any other cause. And now that an RSV vaccine has been approved, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging pregnant women to make sure they take advantage of it, for the sake of the child.

President Biden's son Hunter sues Giuliani, lawyer over alleged data breach

09/26/2023 9:46pm
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has sued Rudy Giuliani and Giuliani's former lawyer Robert Costello, accusing the pair of violating Hunter Biden's privacy over data allegedly taken from his laptop, court documents filed on Tuesday showed.

Hollywood writers guild ends strike ahead of final contract vote

09/26/2023 9:26pm
Hollywood's writers union said its members could return to work on Wednesday while they decide whether to approve a three-year deal that provides pay raises and some protections around use of artificial intelligence among other gains.

'Entrepreneurial capital of the world': Silicon Slopes set to launch summit in Salt Lake City

09/26/2023 9:02pm
Utah tech sector outreach and education group Silicon Slopes is geared up and ready to host over 10,000 attendees at its eighth Silicon Slopes Summit at the Delta Center this week.

Here's what the federal government is telling insurers about covering the cost of COVID-19 shots

09/26/2023 8:32pm
Insurance companies around the country are being reminded of their legal obligation to cover the cost of the new COVID-19 vaccine now that the federal government is no longer picking up the tab for the shots.

Strike talks continue as Screen Actors Guild plans rally in Salt Lake City

09/26/2023 8:05pm
There are several thousand members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists here in Utah who haven't come to terms with Hollywood studios yet.

Clearfield man pleads guilty to trying to hit ex-girlfriend with his car

09/26/2023 7:36pm
A Clearfield man initially charged with attempted murder in an Ogden confrontation with his ex-girlfriend is now awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to a lesser charge of aggravated assault.

Why a world-renowned artist is painting a bee mural at Utah's Hogle Zoo

09/26/2023 7:02pm
Utah's Hogle Zoo will feature some of the 50,000 individual bees that an artist is seeking to paint all over the world through a global art initiative.

Sleep deprivation: is it torture or could it be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

09/26/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
Sleep deprivation impacts people with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and symptoms are often worse at night.

Hungarian president warns of coming 'demographic ice age' in BYU speech

09/26/2023 6:31pm
As fertility rates drop worldwide, the president of Hungary warned of a coming "demographic ice age" Tuesday in a speech at Brigham Young University.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson dies at age 86

09/26/2023 6:19pm
Baltimore Orioles legend Brooks Robinson, a third baseman who won 16 consecutive Gold Glove awards and is considered by many to be the greatest fielder at that position ever, has died, according to a statement from the Robinson family and the Orioles organization.

Biden urges striking auto workers to 'stick with it' in picket line visit unparalleled in history

09/26/2023 5:56pm
President Joe Biden has joined picketing United Auto Workers in Michigan on the 12th day of their strike against major carmakers. It's a demonstration of support for organized labor unparalleled in presidential history.

'You've hurt enough people': Accusers react after anti-trafficking nonprofit CEO denied bail

09/26/2023 5:22pm
Candace Lierd, the CEO of the nonprofit anti-human trafficking organization Exitus, appeared for a hearing Tuesday where she was denied bail by a judge.

'There's probably not much left': Residents return to Lahaina areas devastated by wildfire

09/26/2023 5:02pm
Many Maui wildfire victims returned to their properties for the first time Monday since they evacuated or escaped the deadly flames seven weeks ago.

Younger brother wins big at Boise State game

09/26/2023 4:53pm - PARTNER
Fans of the Boise State Broncos football team may have been disappointed by the team's 18–16 loss to the University of Central Florida Knights in their season opener Sept. 9, but the entertainment between quarters was anything but.

5 ways to prevent your dishwasher from leaking

09/26/2023 4:30pm
Over the years, I have personally caused three of my dishwashers to leak. Here are five easy things to do so that you don't suffer a similar fate.

Southwest Utah to house world's largest next-generation geothermal energy project

09/26/2023 4:05pm
Southwest Utah will soon be home to the world's largest next-generation geothermal energy project that the company says will deliver 400 megawatts of 24/7 carbon-free electricity.

Donald Trump found liable for fraud in New York civil case

09/26/2023 3:18pm
A New York judge found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his properties and other assets, in a major defeat for the former U.S. president that could severely hamper his ability to do business in the state.

Mike Lee says government shutdown shouldn't halt Biden impeachment inquiry

09/26/2023 3:06pm
Utah Sen. Mike Lee told Fox News there's "no reason" the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden can't continue if the government shuts down.

St. George man arrested in DUI crash that injured 2 was 6 times over limit, police say

09/26/2023 2:33pm
A St. George man is facing several charges after police say he had a blood-alcohol content of more than six times the legal limit when he hit another vehicle, injuring two.

Pilot program used to clear algal blooms in Mantua

09/26/2023 2:04pm
Scientists are working to clear algal blooms from Mantua Reservoir. They're studying a new approach that they say is safe for fish and wildlife and could end up costing taxpayers nothing.

Idaho dog owners guilty after dog mauls 5-year-old; animal to be confined when outside

09/26/2023 1:35pm
Two Teton County residents are guilty of two misdemeanor crimes of "keeping a dangerous dog" and received two years of probation following a brutal attack that sent a 5-year-old boy to the hospital.

Taylorsville man faces 12 charges tied to sexual abuse of runaway teen

09/26/2023 1:05pm
A Taylorsville man faces criminal charges accusing him of taking a 16-year-old girl back to his home where he sexually abused her for a week and provided her with drugs.

An El Niño winter is coming. What will winter 2023 look like in Utah?

09/26/2023 1:04pm - PARTNER
The verdict is in, and the chance of an El Niño winter is 95%. Here's how that could affect you.

Is BYU basketball ready for the 'gauntlet' of the Big 12? Here's a first look

09/26/2023 12:33pm
The Big 12 Conference released the final conference pairings and schedule Tuesday.

FTC and 17 states sue Amazon over allegations it inflates prices, overcharges sellers

09/26/2023 12:27pm
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.

USA Pickleball unveils 'pivotal' product changes. Will it solve game's leading complaint?

09/26/2023 12:00pm
Pickleball USA announced Monday that it is helping create new products that may solve complaints tied to the game as it soars in popularity.

Tooele parents charged with abuse after doctor says 3 children suffered 'grave' neglect

09/26/2023 11:36am
Three Tooele children were taken into state custody after police say they found them living without water and electricity and with feces all around their home. The parents face criminal charges.

Fall ushers in a 3-pronged attack on respiratory illnesses

09/26/2023 11:30am - SPONSORED
It is not always easy to convince Utahns to roll up their sleeves for these preventative pokes in their arms.

Patrick Kinahan: First loss no longer shatters BYU's dreams

09/26/2023 11:03am
Finally, for the first time in more than a decade, all is not lost once the inevitable first loss comes for the BYU football team.

Travis Kelce jersey sales jump nearly 400% as Taylor Swift is a fan and suddenly, so is everyone else

09/26/2023 10:31am
Taylor Swift's trip to watch the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce play football on Sunday didn't just have the internet talking nonstop. Following her appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed.

'Fire Sense' receives national award. Here's how much Utah wildfires have dropped in 2 years

09/26/2023 10:02am
Utah is receiving national recognition for its "Fire Sense" campaign, which has drastically reduced human-caused wildfires since it launched in 2021.

Utah woman planned death of premature baby, then disposed body off I-80, police say

09/26/2023 9:50am
An 18-year-old Wasatch County woman was charged Tuesday with killing her newborn son and disposing his body in Parleys Canyon to begin a new life with her boyfriend.

Utah 'not satisfied' with its offense as it searches for solutions

09/26/2023 9:42am
A year removed from averaging 466.9 yards (17th in FBS) and scoring 38.6 points per game, Utah's offensive production has fallen off a figurative cliff.

Orem man charged with stabbing man 9 times outside Pleasant Grove bar

09/26/2023 9:08am
A Orem man accused of stabbing another man nine times during a fight outside a Pleasant Grove bar was charged Monday with aggravated assault.

Why you may see a smaller pay raise and less chance of a promotion next year

09/26/2023 8:40am
U.S. employers are planning smaller pay raises and fewer promotions next year compared to what they gave this year, according to a new survey from human resources consulting firm Mercer.

Former high school secretary accused of spending $80,000 on herself

09/26/2023 8:25am
A former Davis High School secretary has been charged with spending more than $80,000 in school funds on herself for items such as new flooring for her home.

Hate crimes against LGBTQ people surging in Utah, as bookshop gets bomb threat over drag event

09/26/2023 8:03am
There have been more hate crimes directed at the LGBTQ community as of July 2023 than the previous four years combined, according to data from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Utah's Upright Spine is giving area nurses a year's membership for free

09/26/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
While they often face physical and emotional trauma from their work, nurses often don't receive recognition for their efforts.

David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'NCIS,' and 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' dies at 90

09/26/2023 7:39am
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.

Next stop for Bennu asteroid sample? The NASA lab that specializes in extraterrestrial materials

09/26/2023 7:24am
A small but precious sample of material captured from the ancient Bennu asteroid was transported to one of the world's most specialized labs on Monday after NASA's Osiris-Rex mission successfully landed a capsule carrying the extraterrestrial dust and rubble in Utah's west desert on Sunday.

With a government shutdown possibly coming Saturday, who in Congress is holding up talks?

09/26/2023 7:02am
A conservative cast of congressmen has repeatedly stalled spending talks on Capitol Hill as government funding approaches its Saturday expiration date.

Utah high school seniors are missing out on millions of dollars in free college aid

09/26/2023 6:16am
Utah has the second lowest FAFSA completion rate in the country, meaning the state's high school seniors left $42 million of free Pell Grant money on the table in 2022.