Walker Kessler will miss another week, but play of Jazz has him 'excited' to get back

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss at least another week with a sprained elbow. There is some good news, though, the second-year rim protector has been cleared to begin basketball activity again.

Presidential candidate Cornel West holds his debut in-person rally in Salt Lake City

Instead of strategically launching the first in-person rally of his campaign in Pennsylvania or Georgia or any other number of 2024 swing states, Cornel West touched down in Salt Lake City Monday night, on the eve of the city's mayoral election. 

Salt Lake City School District puts 4 elementary schools on potential closure list

The Salt Lake City School District on Monday night presented its recommendation to the district's board of education to close Riley Elementary, M. Lynn Bennion Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary and Mary W. Jackson Elementary.

12-year-old boy riding dirt bike killed in Tooele County collision

A 12-year-old boy was killed in a crash Monday night in Tooele County when his dirt bike collided with a car.

'Because of Hannah': Utah mom who lost daughter to suicide provides resources for others

Laura Warburton is working to break the stigma around suicide and mental health. She started the nonprofit "Live Hannah's Hope" in honor of her daughter to help others.

Fires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world's largest tropical wetlands

In the first two weeks of November, fires fueled by unusually dry and hot weather destroyed nearly 1.9 million acres of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetlands.

Man accused of stalking Gov. Cox, vandalizing campaign office

An Illinois man, whose family members say he has issues with mental health, has been criminally charged for allegedly vandalizing Gov. Spencer Cox's campaign headquarters.

'Grateful to be alive': Volunteers serve Thanksgiving to food insecure Utahns

The annual Larry H. Miller Company Thanksgiving Dinner and Service Event provided some 2,000 homeless and food insecure Utahns with a holiday feast and other essential services.

Sen. Mike Lee calls Javier Milei's victory in Argentina 'liberty over statism'

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, expressed his support of newly elected Argentinian president Javier Milei by posting "It's a glorious thing to see people choose liberty over statism" on social media.

Snowbasin offering huge discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Snowbasin Resort is gearing up to offer winter enthusiasts a few deals they can't refuse.

Positive spin: Cougars' ailing run game boosted by health, schematic adjustments

Kalani Sitake said he wanted to focus on the positives of the Cougars' 31-24 loss to No. 14 Oklahoma, so here's one: BYU rushed for a season-high 217 yards against the Sooners.

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that does not respond to antibiotics.

In death, 1 cancer patient helps to erase millions in medical debt

A New York woman who died Nov. 12 from cancer has raised enough money to erase million of dollars in medical debt with a posthumous plea for help.

Church announces dates for Manti temple open house, St. George temple dedication

The dates for the Manti Utah Temple open house and rededication and the St. George Utah Temple were announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday.

Tooele man faces federal charge for alleged threats against Palestinian group

A Tooele man has been arrested on a federal complaint and accused of making several threatening phone calls to a Palestinian rights organization in Washington, D.C.

'All I wanted to do was live': Suicide safety net for Golden Gate Bridge nears completion

On Sept. 25, 2000, Kevin Hines climbed over the rail of the Golden Gate Bridge. He says he regretted his action as soon as he jumped. A net to deter suicide attempts is nearing completion.

Have You Seen This? A very merry Jamie Tartt wows 'Ted Lasso' fans with his voice

An unexpected star of the show "Ted Lesso" seems to be wowing fans with his voice in a preview of an upcoming Christmas special.

When Salt Lake City airport is expected to be the busiest for Thanksgiving travel

Utah's roads and skies are expected to be busy this week as tens of thousands of people are projected to travel for Thanksgiving.

The ultimate holiday gift guide for your healthcare worker

Here are some ideas for everyone from hospice nurses to hospice nurses to dieticians and from physicians to medical students.

Millcreek couple charged with human trafficking for labor

A Millcreek couple was charged Monday with helping to smuggle relatives into the U.S., then forcing them to work to pay off debts while making violent threats if they tried to escape.

Kyle Whittingham lauds Cam Rising's return as Utah's offseason starts to take shape

Cam Rising announced Sunday he will return to Utah for a seventh and final season.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox launches $7M initiative to build bigger, better life sciences workforce

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced he is asking the Legislature to support a $7 million investment to build a bigger life sciences workforce in Utah.

Australian man survives crocodile attack by biting back

An Australian cattle farmer has managed to survive a crocodile attack after biting the huge predator on the eyelid.

What's on the list of games and toys for 2023

The Sears & Roebuck Wish Book may have gone the way of the dodo bird, but children still make Christmas lists with games and toys at the top. According to a Research and Markets study, the worldwide games and toys market is worth $342 billion. 

Taylorsville man charged with shooting at woman suspected of shoplifting

A Taylorsville man who allegedly said he was trying to stop a suspected shoplifter at a dollar store from driving away is now charged with two felonies and accused of firing at her vehicle.

Behind the billboard: meet the business bringing color scriptures to life

To help members fall in love with their physical scriptures all over again, one Utah company is making bright, colorful scriptures for those who want to create a treasured keepsake.

What Travis Kelce and the Chiefs organization have said about the Giving Machines

The wife of Chiefs coach Andy Reid, along with Tavia Hunt, announced the machines on Instagram.

'Utah will be in the spotlight': Salt Lake City to host final 2024 presidential debate

The University of Utah will host the third and final general presidential debate on Oct. 9, 2024, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Monday.

Springville man killed at apartment complex was shot multiple times, police say

One woman was arrested for investigation of obstructing justice in the weekend shooting death of a Springville man at an apartment complex.

Aggies need to close physicality gap in offseason after getting 'manhandled'

After being completely dismantled by Boise State Saturday night, Utah State head coach Blake Anderson was candid about how his team was not physical enough.

Utah groups advocate for safer roads, honor pedestrians hit and killed

Dozens of people gathered together Sunday in honor of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Crocs unveils McDonald's-inspired footwear line collaboration

If you love wearing crocs while eating a Big Mac, today is your lucky day.

More free COVID-19 tests are available for home delivery through the mail

Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests again online. Anyone who did not order a batch of four COVID-19 tests in September can secure up to eight of them beginning Monday at covidtests.gov.

Jury finds Woods Cross man guilty of murder in 2017 drive-by shooting in Magna

A Woods Cross man was found guilty of murder on Thursday in a 2017 gang-related Magna shooting that caused the death of a 17-year-old.

Souvenir store launched by a prison guard going strong in S.L.

Years from now, when Martin Norman is telling how the family business got started, he can truthfully say, "Well, everyone else was running one way so I ran the other way." 

What America's retirement downgrade means for you

You can still take action to secure your retirement today, but it's critical to understand what you're up against.

Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age

President Joe Biden has spent part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys. Gobblers Liberty and Bell received executive clemency Monday at a White House ceremony.

Trump gag order appeal faces skeptical reception in court

U.S. appeals court judges on Monday signaled skepticism toward Donald Trump's bid to overturn a gag order imposed on the former president in a federal criminal case in which he is accused of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Common pesticides in food reducing sperm count worldwide, study says

Pesticides used in our homes, gardens and lawns and sprayed on foods we eat are contributing to a dramatic decline in sperm count among men worldwide, according to a new analysis of studies over the last 50 years.

Will Green River be home to a new lithium mine to help US go 'green'?

There is a vast source of lithium in Green River, Emery County. There is a planned site to mine lithium at a former military base, where surface ground disruption has already happened.