Judge dismisses lawsuit against church in Arizona sex abuse case, citing clergy-penitent exception

An Arizona judge has granted a motion by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for summary judgment and dismissed a negligence complaint against the church in a child sex abuse case.

Construction on 'vital' new southern Utah reservoir now underway

A ceremony Tuesday to break ground on a new reservoir in southwest Utah was about 20 years in the making, Washington County officials said.

How Biden's $63.4M in new money for the Colorado River may help the West

President Joe Biden says he has a plan with new money aimed at conservation for a river that has long been described as the "Workhorse of the West."

Walmart is making noticeable changes in every store for morning shoppers. Here's why

Walmart announced Tuesday that it is making changes to create a calmer shopping experience, at least for a few hours every day in all of its U.S. stores.

Striking actors reach tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to end strike

The SAG-AFTRA actors' union reached a tentative agreement with Hollywood studios to resolve the second of two strikes that rocked the entertainment industry as workers demanded higher pay in the streaming TV era, the union said on Wednesday.

Sen. Mitt Romney was the answer to a clue on 'Jeopardy!'

Sen. Mitt Romney's name popped up as the answer to a trivia question on "Jeopardy!" during Tuesday's episode.

Welcome to the future: Rookie Keyonte George is now the Jazz's starting point guard

On the ninth game of his career, the Jazz handed Keyonte George the keys to the offense.

Skyridge football coach suspended, school fined for use of ineligible player

The executive committee of the Utah High School Activities Association handed down a decision Wednesday night that could have an effect on the remainder of the 6A state football playoffs.

Is marriage an economic proposition? Researcher notes decline of marriage, economic impacts

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute held a discussion on Wednesday highlighting research regarding declining two-parent homes in the U.S.

4 men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet titled 'America,' at Churchill's birthplace

Four men have been charged over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born. The toilet is valued at $5.95 million.

Why drivers ignore school bus traffic rules; what Utahns can do about it

School bus drivers participate in an annual study that counts the amount of violators of school bus traffic rules there are. This year, there were 787 violations statewide in a single day, projecting about 133,000 per year.

Charges: Utah man put tracking device on estranged wife's car, then killed the man she was with

A Taylorsville man accused of shooting another man more than a dozen times in a Davis County parking lot has been charged with murder.

'We were right there': New rotations give hope to Jazz in loss to Pacers

The Jazz lost their fourth-straight game, this time losing 134-118 to the Indiana Pacers Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, spoiling Jazz rookie guard Keyonte George's first start of his career.

All 3 of Utah's representatives back censure of Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Reps. Burgess Owens, John Curtis and Blake Moore all voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, over her statements on the Israel-Hamas war.

Lawsuit challenges legitimacy of Utah oil and gas leases issued under 'rushed' Trump policy

The energy policies of former President Donald Trump are being scrutinized in a recent lawsuit that claims some oil and gas leases issued in Utah during the administration's term bypassed environmental review and are unlawful.

How do presidential elections affect the price of gold?

Based on data over the past several presidential election cycles, the spot price of gold was more likely to perform worse following Republican victories than Democratic victories.

Herriman woman loses wedding ring while giving out Halloween candy

A Herriman woman believes she lost her wedding ring giving out candy to trick-or-treaters. One person thought they found her ring in their lot of candy, but it was not hers.

Winter inversion leads to more heart attacks, Intermountain study says

Each year in Utah there are more health care visits for heart attacks and unstable chest pain when the air quality is worse, according to an Intermountain Health study.

Ex-CIA officer pleads guilty to drugging, sexually abusing multiple women during overseas posts

Former CIA officer Brian Jeffrey Raymond pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to drugging and sexually abusing multiple women during overseas postings, according to court documents and the Department of Justice.

Young girl left inside hot car after father drunkenly passes out in home, prosecutors say

A Salt Lake City man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly putting his young daughter in his car over the summer, but then going back inside his residence and passing out from drinking.

Have you Seen This? New partnership aims to rescue trafficked wildlife

The Los Angeles Zoo is now home to animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade thanks to a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Access not excess: Updated BLM Labyrinth Canyon travel plan strikes a balance

The Bureau of Land Management Labyrinth Canyon travel plan is an important step forward to bring balanced management to this remarkable stretch of red rock county

Jazz's Walker Kessler to miss at least 2 weeks with elbow sprain

Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler will be out at least two weeks with a left elbow sprain, the team announced Wednesday.

Salt Lake airport's newest art feature moves Utah's mountains closer to its terminal

A new 75-ton new art feature unveiled Wednesday outside of Salt Lake City International Airport pays homage to Utah's mountains.

Teen in custody after shooting at Antelope Island State Park

The Davis County Sheriff's Office, along with help from other agencies, responded to a shooting at Antelope Island State Park Wednesday afternoon.

Snow closes Guardsman Pass for season, visitors enjoy early taste of winter

An early season snowstorm led the Utah Department of Transportation to close Guardsman Pass for the season Tuesday as visitors to the canyon got their first taste of winter.

GOP presidential candidates unified on Israel but divided on China as they debate without Trump

The Republican presidential candidates at Wednesday's debate all say they support Israel, but they are squabbling over China and Ukraine.

The Yale Jewish society that shaped Vivek Ramaswamy

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been called "anti-Israel." He spent every Friday night in law school at Shabbos dinners.

Colorado funeral home owner, wife, arrested on charges linked to the handling of at least 189 bodies

A Colorado funeral home owner and his wife have been arrested after the decaying remains of at least 189 people were recently found at his facility.

Video: Mitt Romney confronted by protester asking for cease-fire between Israel, Hamas

Sen. Mitt Romney was confronted by a protester Wednesday who asked for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Utah program helps farmers grow crops with less water. Is it helping the Great Salt Lake?

Utah has granted $65 million in recent years to over 300 projects that seek to improve agriculture use. Here's where the water and the money is flowing.

Exhibition about local architect L. Robert Gardner now open at Southern Utah Museum of Art in Cedar City

If you're looking for a little cultural enrichment, you'll want to make your way to the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA). From now until March 2, the museum is showcasing the work of local architect L. Robert Gardner.

FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss

Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug. The Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound on Wednesday.

Minor traffic violation leads to discovery of 18,000 fentanyl pills

A significant drug bust in Beaver County on Tuesday started with a minor traffic violation, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

With a smile on his face, Landen King poised to be next great Utah tight end

Even as an under-sized tight end, King has embraced everything about being a Utah football player and the process it takes to get better in pursuit of an eventual NFL dream.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore elected to House GOP leadership

Utah Rep. Blake Moore was elected as House Republican vice chairman, filling the leadership recently vacated by new House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Abortion rights advocates, Democrats score wins in US elections

Democrats and abortion rights advocates notched a string of electoral victories on Tuesday, including in conservative Ohio and Kentucky, an early signal that reproductive rights remain a potent issue for Democrats ahead of the 2024 presidential race.

Kalani Sitake pushes back on offensive line as BYU run game continues to struggle

The eighth-year head coach pushed back Monday on BYU's offense, the one that ranks 106th out of 130 teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision at 174.7 yards per game.

Most people would love a 4-day workweek. But it doesn't work for everyone

If you've always thought you might be happier with a four-day workweek, you're hardly alone.

Mom wants drivers to pay attention, slow down after SUV hits her, her son in crosswalk

A mother and her son recovering at their home from injuries after being hit by an SUV in Stansbury Park.

Controversial 'Sexy Nomad' calendar of homeless men prompts investigation, loss of contract

A state contract for Nomad Alliance, a nonprofit serving those experiencing homelessness, was terminated after complaints stemming from a calendar featuring homeless men.

How the federal government has failed the next generation of retirees

The next wave of retirees will face daunting challenges including the Social Security Trust Fund running out of money, skyrocketing healthcare costs, stubborn inflation and the threat of higher taxes.

The former MLS coach at the center of Taika Waititi's 'Next Goal Wins'

The first-ever MLS Coach of the Year in 1996 has now seen his most famous moment — coaching the "worst soccer team in the world" in American Samoa — played out twice on screen.

Ex-USU professor will spend 2 days in jail for misusing university funds

A former Utah State University professor was sentenced Monday to three days in jail, with credit for one day already served, after he confessed to misusing almost $12,000 in university funds.

Trump's daughter worried he was not wealthy enough, emails in NY fraud trial show

Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump testified on Wednesday that she did not recall details of real estate deals she worked on at her father's company.

Gov. Cox: How mixed-use zoning will help solve mental illness

Gov. Spencer Cox is convinced Utah, and other Western states, can set an example for the country on how to tackle the mental health crisis.