Get Gephardt: Company offers to do homework for students; punishment for cheating varies

The Write Choice Docs offers to do homework for students, but it won't help them if the students get caught.

Provo woman found guilty of $6M online romance scheme

A federal jury in Salt Lake City found a Provo woman guilty on all charges related to an online romance scheme costing victims more than $6 million.

Hurricane Otis now a catastrophic Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast nearing Acapulco

Hurricane Otis has strengthened from a tropical storm to a dangerous Category 5 storm in a matter of hours as it approaches Mexico's southern Pacific coast, where it is forecast to make landfall near the resort of Acapulco early Wednesday.

Louisiana 'super fog' leads to 7 deaths, 25 injuries in massive car pileup

A Louisiana "super fog" aggravated by marsh fires led to a pileup of 158 cars just west of New Orleans on Monday that killed seven people, injured at least 25 and left a string of crumbled and charred vehicles on a bridge over Lake Maurepas, officials said.

Prehistoric fish fossil unearthed at Zion National Park

A prehistoric, 200-million-year-old fish has been uncovered in Zion National Park recently, according to officials from the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site.

Thermal technology company breaks ground on $58M expansion of Ogden facility

Chromalox held a groundbreaking Tuesday for the expansion of the Ogden facility it says will serve as the "nexus of the next era of environmentally sustainable, thermal energy support."

1 in critical condition after semitruck crash

A semitruck driver is critically injured from hitting a rail and going off the road in Millard County.

Utah State students compete for answers on nutrition for Utah families

A group of students at Utah State University are competing in a "Nourish Tank" competition on Wednesday. They're setting out to find solutions to the amount of families in Utah without regular nutritious meals.

Why more than 5 billion people are expected to contract malaria by 2040

As many as 5 billion people could contract malaria by 2040, according to a new projection that says "seasonal changes benefit disease-carrying mosquitoes."

Salt Lake City wins $1M art grant as it seeks to highlight Great Salt Lake's struggle

Salt Lake City received a major public art grant that will be used to highlight the struggles of the shrinking Great Salt Lake in the coming years.

'Humanitarian pause' in Hamas-Israel war is urged to aid Gaza civilians

The United Nations, United States and Canada appealed on Tuesday for a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians stricken by shortages of food, water, medicine and electricity in the Israeli-besieged enclave.

'How are the children?' Utah hosts 4th annual summit on children's mental health

The fourth annual Ready! Resilient! Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Summit reviewed progress on policy recommendations outlined in previous summits on Tuesday.

Weber County deputies end search for woman swept into Weber River in May

The Weber County Sheriff's Office has called off the search for a woman who got swept into the Weber River in May.

Alaska Air pilot in aborted flight said he used 'magic' mushrooms, documents show

An off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut off the engines of an Alaska Airlines jet during a flight over the Pacific Northwest said he was having a nervous breakdown and had previously ingested psychedelic mushrooms, court documents released on Tuesday show.

University of Utah launches $100M AI research initiative aimed at tackling societal issues

The University of Utah has launched a $100 million research initiative that will dig into ways artificial intelligence can be used responsibly to tackle societal issues.

Shared traits between pregnant roaches and women could shed light on autoimmune disorders

This week's health briefs include a look at what happened to pediatric mental health emergency department visits post-pandemic and why an international team of researchers believes similarities between pregnant women and live-bearing roaches could further understanding of autoimmune disorders.

Staffer at teen residential treatment facility broke boy's collarbone, charges say

A staff member at a residential treatment facility for teens in Provo is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse accusing him of breaking a teen resident's collarbone.

Have You Seen This? When the coach turns the tables on a reporter

While press conferences often are formal in nature, there are several instances where they turn informal and lighthearted. Sports aren't all serious after all.

Warm Bodies, Warm Souls program collects winter clothing for Utahns in need

Through Nov. 16, Arctic Circle, Bank of Utah, and Red Hanger are conducting one of the most impactful charitable campaigns in the state: Warm Bodies, Warm Souls.

Conservation officers seek info about bull elk illegally left to waste in eastern Utah

Utah conservation officers are seeking the public's help as they investigate who killed a bull elk and then left it to waste in eastern Utah last month.

US military steps up Middle East surveillance as threats to troops grow

The U.S. military is taking new steps to protect its troops in the Middle East as concerns mount about attacks by Iran-backed groups, and it is leaving open the possibility of evacuations of military families if needed, officials tell Reuters.

Apple to make tools and parts to fix phones, computers available nationwide, White House says

Apple on Tuesday will announce plans to make parts, tools and documentation needed to repair its products available to independent repair shops and consumers nationwide, the White House said.

Utah Tech, Dixie Tech strike partnership to help more students apply for college

Utah Tech University and Dixie Technical College partnered this month with the goal of helping every high school senior in Washington County complete a college or university application.

Playoffs or bust? Maybe not for the Utah Jazz

Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen has never played in a playoff series. Will that happen this season?

After 107 years, Hogle Zoo bid a fond (and reluctant) adieu to its elephants

Doug Lund, President and CEO of Hogle Zoo, knows better than anyone what it means for the zoo to no longer be host to elephants.

El Salvador Consulate in SLC pushing to register voters ahead of 2024 election

The El Salvador Consulate is holding extended hours to ensure the 20,000 or so Salvadorans in Utah have their documents in order before the Nov. 5 election deadline.

5 tips to help you survive daylight saving

Here are five tips from Noorda College of Osteopathic medical students — experts on time management — for maximizing daylight savings.

A new career turn for Latter-day Saint artist Greg Olsen

After 40-plus years in the art world — and roughly 17 of those years being self-published — Greg Olsen is ready to move on from the business side of his work. He wants to focus solely on creating.

Man convicted of grabbing woman on TRAX now accused of touching child on train

A man convicted earlier this year of inappropriately touching a woman on TRAX has now been charged with inappropriately touching a child on the train.

Utah sues Meta over alleged addictive Instagram, Facebook features

Utah alleges that addictive Instagram and Facebook features have harmed children and teenagers in a new lawsuit filed against the platforms' parent company, Meta.

Salt Lake County poised for hiring freeze amid 'staggeringly low' tax growth

Salt Lake County faces a slowdown in tax revenue this year, and Mayor Jenny Wilson proposed a hiring freeze for new county positions to keep essential services running.

From walk-on to team captain, Bryson Barnes making believers of all

Barnes was never supposed to be in that position Saturday night under the bright lights of the LA Memorial Coliseum, with a team trusting him to get the job done.

U. says all 1st-year students who apply for housing by May 3 will have bed on campus

Incoming first-year students who apply for housing at the University of Utah by May 3 will be guaranteed a bed on campus for the 2024-2025 academic year, university officials announced Monday.

World's oldest dog ever dies in Portugal, aged 31

A 31-year-old dog in Portugal that had been ranked as the world's oldest dog ever, has died. The guard dog, called Bobi, passed away over the weekend in a veterinary hospital.

Solving a weird phenomenon at a Salt Lake County reservoir

Experts are jumping in to help solve a mystery behind a weird phenomenon two hikers recently discovered at a Salt Lake County reservoir.

Patrick Kinahan: Kyle Whittingham's greatness soars to another level

We've been here before over the years, praising the man's uncanny ability to achieve success, but this time it demands an encore.

Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia's election

Attorney Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia and says tearfully she looks back on that time with "deep remorse." Ellis is the fourth defendant in the case to enter into a plea deal with prosecutors.

How you can reduce appearance of sunspots and aging in short treatments

You might think that once the freckles show up or the tan fades that there's nothing you can do to reverse the damage. While it's true that you can't turn back the clock, there is a treatment you can do to reduce signs of sun damage.

Sen. Mitt Romney gets a call from the president during an interview

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann Romney, were sitting for an interview that aired Sunday on CBS when they were interrupted by a phone call from the president of the United States.

Sandy calling for an end to illegal mailers targeting a candidate for City Council

The mayor of Sandy on Monday called an end to the shenanigans after two illegal mailers were sent out targeting a City Council candidate.

In court faceoff, Michael Cohen testifies against Trump in fraud trial. Trump shrugs: 'Proven liar'

Donald Trump "arbitrarily" inflated the value of his real estate assets in order to secure favorable insurance premiums, Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen testified at the former president's civil fraud trial on Tuesday.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-215 in West Valley City identified

A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash while entering I-215 in West Valley City late Monday.

Emmer drops House speaker bid as Republican infighting continues

Rep. Tom Emmer abandoned his bid to lead the House of Representatives on Tuesday, just hours after his fellow Republicans nominated him, continuing the party infighting that has paralyzed Congress for more than three weeks, a Republican aide said.

Speaker's race faces bitter divide over Congressional spending

The prolonged effort to elect a new House speaker faces a bitter divide over Congressional spending.

UTA announces 'enhanced' ski bus service for winter, as Salt Lake increases canyon fines

Officials at Utah's largest transit agency say they believe they will be able to offer "enhanced" ski bus service this season with a little help from outside groups.