Holy bats, Batman! Duchesne County school dealing with roosting Mexican free-tailed bats

East Elementary School in Duchesne County has been dealing with some unexpected visitors of the flying mammal variety over the past few weeks.

Walbruch rallies No. 7 BYU to 2-2 draw with league-leading Texas Tech

Jamie Shepherd and Ellie Walbruch each scored a goal Thursday night as No. 7 BYU drew for the third-straight home match, 2-2 with Texas Tech.

Nearly $40,000 in supplies stolen from roofer recovered at Midvale home

A major theft operation in Sandy resulted in nearly $40,000 worth of construction material gone overnight. Police recovered the stolen items within hours.

Police arrest man who was involved in Tuesday's barricade at downtown motel

A man who evaded police in an almost 8-hour long barricade on Tuesday was arrested in West Valley City Thursday afternoon.

Putin suggests plane of Wagner boss Prigozhin was blown up by hand grenades on board

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday suggested that the plane crash which killed Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in August was caused by hand grenades detonating inside the aircraft, not by a missile attack.

Jazz say mahalo to local Hawaii community with open scrimmage

It's not often an NBA team makes its way to the North Shore of Oahu. It's even rarer for it to open its practice doors and let the locals watch.

Roy community rallies to support popular retired teacher after cancer affects family again

A retired Roy teacher is getting an outpouring of support from former students as his family is going through a difficult time. They're about to lose a third family member to cancer.

Go bananas: Baseball's wacky Savannah Bananas to come to Utah in 2024

The "greatest show in sports" is coming to Utah.

Tooele officers take armed man into custody without using deadly force

Tooele police say well-trained officers were able to arrest a man without using deadly force, even though he appeared to have a gun and a pipe bomb and was threatening to shoot police.

Cowboy boot Crocs are coming

It appears that the trusty, "sorry-not-sorry that I'm ugly" Crocs foam clog has found a way to get even weirder, this time with some western flair.

Who had the shortest House Speaker term in US history?

This week's historic vote to vacate the House Speaker sparks another history question: Who has had shorter terms?

Families describe fears, losses as Provo serial arsonist is sent to prison

A Provo man was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to aggravated arson. Investigators say he is a serial arsonist responsible for setting at least seven fires.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Mexican holidays and festivities?

Test your knowledge of Mexican holidays and festivities. Enter your email for the chance to win four Cafe Riomeal cards!

Have You Seen This? Travis Kelce's lost bet is BYU's gain on latest podcast

Is Kansas City Chiefs tight end and America's most famous Swiftie Travis Kelce a BYU fan now? No, he just lost a bet after the Cougars' 35-27 win over Kelce's alma mater last Friday.

Trump may meet with House Republicans on leadership race

Donald Trump may meet next week with fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives when they hear from candidates who hope to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican lawmaker told Reuters on Thursday.

Dick Butkus, fearsome Hall of Fame Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at 80

Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus has died at 80.

Cedar Hills man claims he never consented to legal proceedings given chance to cooperate

A Utah man who didn't appear for sentencing last year was given a final chance on Thursday to cooperate with state authorities. He is also facing federal tax evasion charges.

14 injured when van collides with semitruck in Kane County

Fourteen people were injured Thursday in a crash on U.S. 89 in Kane County, just south of Orderville.

'This park is not going anywhere': Salt Lake City seeks to scrap park relocation plan

Salt Lake City appears to be moving away from a decade-old plan to relocate a small west side park, opting to revamp it to help a growing part of the city.

An inside look at the invite-only supercar event of the summer

What do you get when you combine 50 supercars with a mountaintop mansion and a passionate community of car lovers? You get Need 2 Drive's Utah's Supercar Splash, aka the party of the year for Utah's supercar community.

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover being probed by SEC

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over his $44 billion takeover of social media giant Twitter, according to a Thursday court filing.

'Determined to raise our families here': Utah board approves inland port location in Beaver County

The Utah Inland Port Authority's board of directors on Wednesday voted to approve the Mineral Mountains Project Area in Beaver County, an area that has seen booms and busts.

Does chaos in the House make another shutdown scare more likely in November?

While Congress' lower chamber is often characterized by more volatility than the Senate, the last few days have seen discord and dysfunction reach historic levels — putting the country on a trajectory that could lead to another shutdown scare in November.

What you need to know about Medicare annual enrollment

According to the U.S. Census, 92% of Americans had health insurance coverage in 2022, with Medicare coverage accounting for about 19% of those insured. Here is what you need to know about Medicare options.

Danny Ainge's question of Walker Kessler shows increased expectations of center

"How can you talk to the media? You don't even know what defense we're in," Ainge asked Kessler in one of those joking but also kind of serious tones.

Cam Rising gets candid on knee injury during weekly ESPN 700 appearance

In his weekly ESPN700 appearance, injured Utes quarterback Cam Rising offered some insight on, not just the injury, but on his mindset as the rehab process wears on.

Vernal woman accused of hitting officer booked on suspicion of 20 potential charges

A Vernal woman accused of hitting a police officer with her SUV, nearly hitting a second officer and then hitting a patrol vehicle, has been arrested for investigation of 20 potential criminal charges.

Aggies safeties have been a pleasant surprise this season

If we include Anthony Switzer as a safety (we will get to that in a minute), four of the top six leaders in tackling for Utah State are safeties.

'Unserious politics' hurting democracy and Trump is 'a scourge,' Paul Ryan tells Utah crowd

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said "unserious politics" and performative politicians are preventing the U.S. from addressing critical issues like the national debt.

South Jordan man who shot officer sent to prison; officer says he is 'medical miracle'

A South Jordan police officer said he is a "medical miracle" after he survived being shot in 2021. The gunman was ordered Wednesday to serve at least 7 years and up to life in prison.

Biden dog Commander ousted from White House after biting reports

President Joe Biden's 2-year-old dog, Commander, has become the second "first dog" to be removed from the White House compound after a series of reported biting incidents, a spokesperson said.

Scottish authorities sign an extradition order for man facing rape charge in Utah

Scottish authorities have signed an extradition order for an American fugitive accused of faking his own death to avoid a rape charge in Utah. The Scottish government said Thursday that an extradition order for the man local officials refer to as Nicholas Rossi had been signed on Sept. 28.

5th man charged in connection with parking lot shootout

A fifth person has been charged in connection with a gang-related shootout in a Salt Lake City parking lot during approximately 50 shots were fired.

Actress Katherine Heigl opens up about living in Utah

Although her children may sometimes wish they lived in a busier place, Katherine Heigl is adamant that residing outside of the Hollywood bubble — and, more specifically, in a small Utah town — is 'the right choice' for her family.

Suspected avian botulism outbreak kills thousands of waterfowl in Utah

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources say thousands of birds are believed to be dead from a suspected avian botulism outbreak first detected a few weeks ago.

COVID-19 vaccination cards are history. Here's how Utahns can track their shots

Say goodbye to the federal government's wallet-sized white cards used to track COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the pandemic.

Dave Rose's basketball legacy now enshrined in Utah Sports Hall of Fame

For more than 35 years, Dave Rose did what he felt called to do: coach basketball.

5 takeaways from Salt Lake City's televised mayoral debate

Salt Lake City's three mayoral candidates took the stage Wednesday for their first televised debate ahead of the November election.

Patrick Kinahan: Shiny trucks latest road to success in college football

College football stadiums across the country should renovate all scoreboards, adding specific numbers that rank in terms of importance right with the score of the actual game.

Costco is seeing a gold rush. What's behind the demand for its 1-ounce gold bars?

While not a typical outlet for the sale of precious metals, Costco has seen its 1-ounce gold bars sell out faster than discounted 170-ounce jugs of laundry detergent.

As injuries continue to mount, Whittingham looks for continuity to help Utes

Of the NCAA-allotted 85 scholarship players on the roster, approximately 28% have missed at least some time this season (or have yet to play) for Utah.

There's still time to attend a star party at Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument is considered a "mecca for astrotourism." And there's no better way to experience these amazing night skies than at a star party.

Ogden High School use-of-force incident spurs investigation

Ogden police are investigating the use-of-force in an incident where a student at Ogden High School was caught on camera being pushed up against the lockers by an officer.

A rush for COVID-19 shots in Utah? Why a county health department filled vaccine appointments fast

Earlier this week, the Salt Lake County Health Department was so overwhelmed with calls to get the COVID-19 vaccine that people waited on hold for up to 45 minutes.

Which Halloween candy has the most sugar? Your top 10 ranked

Summer may be winding down, but the milder fall weather makes for a great outdoor dining experience, especially here in Utah.

Before a North Dakota lawmaker was killed in Utah plane crash, he told his sister: 'Stay safe'

A North Dakota lawmaker who had flown to Arizona to be part of his sister's sendoff before she deployed overseas gave the woman a hug and told her to "stay safe."

Biden administration says it's using executive power to allow border wall construction in Texas

The Department of Homeland Security announced that the Biden administration leveraged sweeping executive power to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas.

Talk of a legal challenge looms over the Little Cottonwood gondola proposal

A gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon may seem like a done deal. But the idea of a lawsuit is gaining momentum.

Man shot, killed by police during domestic violence call in Taylorsville

A man armed with a rifle was shot and killed by police responding to a domestic violence incident in Taylorsville on Wednesday.