Jordan School District kicks off annual charity fundraisers this week

The Jordan School District is kicking off this year's charity fundraisers this week. Each school picks out its own charity and students put in work to fundraise.

US gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why

Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since Sept. 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.

Raw milk permit reinstated to West Jordan dairy farm that was linked to illness

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food reinstated a permit to sell raw cow's milk for a West Jordan dairy that had its license removed in September for connections to illness.

Court order allows 'business as usual' in Pac-12 conference for now

The Washington Supreme Court issued a stay Tuesday in a lawsuit the two remaining Pac-12 schools filed against the conference, allowing the league to continue "business as usual" pending further review of the case.

Northern Utah community comes together to help shelter the homeless

Local leaders and volunteers in Cache and Box Elder counties come together to provide shelter to the homeless as temperatures fall

Riverton man sentenced to prison for killing Pleasant Grove father after road rage incident

A Riverton man was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after he pleaded guilty to killing a Pleasant Grove man following a road rage incident on I-15 in Sandy just over one year ago.

Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in December

Looking for something new to watch? Disney+ and Hulu have you covered with the rollout of their December lineups.

Great Osobor, Aggies hold off Saint Louis on the road 81-76

The Aggies watched their 20-point lead shrink to just 3 points in the final minutes of the game.

That's not the northern lights. That's Steve

Sweeping purple and green lights that can hover over the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere look like an aurora but are in fact something entirely different.

Always staying '5 days ahead,' Noah Waterman off to a career start with No. 19 BYU hoops

BYU senior Noah Waterman made a lot of commitments over the offseason, and it's paying off for the 6-foot-11 forward who leads the 19th-ranked Cougars with 12.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

A Sugar House skyscraper? Developer seeks rezone to pave way for 305-foot buildings

A developer has filed an "eye-opening proposal" that could drastically change Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood.

Utah's Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates factory is open for tours and tasting

Mrs. Cavanaugh's Chocolates & Ice Cream, a renowned confectionery known for its premium quality sweets, is open for factory tours and tastings.

Powerful Koch group endorses Haley's 2024 Republican presidential bid

The conservative U.S. political network led by billionaire Charles Koch on Tuesday endorsed Nikki Haley for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, giving the former South Carolina governor a boost among party rivals struggling to make a dent against frontrunner Donald Trump.

Utah family stranded while cutting Christmas tree rescued by strangers

A family is thanking the good Samaritans who rescued them in the mountains after the family became stranded while looking for a Christmas tree.

Royal Caribbean takes ownership of the world's biggest cruise ship

The world's biggest cruise ship is now in­­ the hands of its new owner, with Royal Caribbean accepting delivery of the 1,198-foot Icon of the Seas this week.

Sen. Mitt Romney criticized for saying who he might vote for in 2024

Sen. Mitt Romney said that he believes there are several Democratic candidates who might run in 2024 who would be an "upgrade" from Trump.

Students design and build mini home to be used as Bryce Canyon National Park ranger station

Students in Iron County recently finished designing and constructing a two-story mini home that will serve as a ranger station in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Southern Utah massage therapist faces multiple new charges of sex abuse

A former massage therapist in Cedar City accused of sexually abusing a client is now facing numerous new allegations from additional alleged victims.

Have You Seen This? Wasatch Academy stuns top-ranked team for 2nd year in a row

It's early, but the Tigers pulled off arguably the biggest upset of the high school basketball season with Saturday's 75-73 win over Columbus (Miami, Fla.) at Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta.

Will IOC pick Salt Lake City as 'preferred host' for 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympics this week?

The International Olympic Committee executive board is scheduled to receive a report from the organization's Future Host Commission when it convenes in Paris on Wednesday.

'He's a warrior': Fontecchio looked like a boxer after Jazz win, and that's just fine with him

Simone Fontecchio sported a fat lip and a large bump on his head as he stood next to his locker following the Utah Jazz's 114-112 win over New Orleans Monday, looking much more like a prize fighter than a basketball player.

Alex Murdaugh's financial fraud victims angrily confront him before he gets 27 years in prison

Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm.

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy Carter

Rosalynn Carter was memorialized with classical music and beloved hymns, some of her favorite biblical passages, and a rare gathering of all living U.S. first ladies and multiple presidents, including her 99-year-old husband Jimmy Carter.

2 BASE jumpers rescued in separate incidents near Moab over holiday weekend

Two BASE jumpers were rescued in separate incidents after being injured near Moab over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

12th-ranked Utes women put on a show in win before thousands of kids

For the thousands of elementary-aged children in attendance as part of a field trip to the Huntsman Center Tuesday afternoon, the Utah women's basketball team put on a show.

Bountiful man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting of high school friend

A Bountiful man was charged Tuesday with manslaughter in the shooting death of his high school friend.

What could happen if John Curtis swaps the House for the Senate

Congressional hopefuls are eyeing what could be another open-seat election in Utah as Rep. John Curtis looks increasingly likely to swap a 2024 House campaign for a Senate run.

'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout

Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander.

Utahn paralyzed during Trolley Square mass shooting has died

Stacy Hanson, who was confined to a wheelchair after being shot at Trolley Square in 2007, has passed away at the age of 70.

Perspective: Rosalynn Carter's last gift was an olive branch to Trump supporters

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's funeral is making America confront the problem of Donald Trump and the 'ex-presidents club'

Patrick Kinahan: Football forecasts fall short of expectations

Falling in line with the results on the field, this wasn't a banner year for the annual forecasts for the college football locals.

'Promise of better days': Celeste Maloy takes congressional oath of office

Rep. Celeste Maloy, a Republican from Utah, was sworn in as the newest member of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

When it comes to fewer congested roads, short commute, Utah ranks high

With Thanksgiving barely in the rearview mirror and another major travel holiday just up the bend, it might be comforting to know that a new ranking shows Utah in the No. 1 spot in the country for the best driving experience.

In new challenge to indictment, Trump's lawyers argue he had good basis to question election results

A defense motion filed late Monday in federal court in Washington asserts that former President Donald Trump was not obligated to accept at face value the judgments of government officials who found no widespread fraud in the election.

Woof! US pet spending passes $100B, now outpacing booze, clothes and books

The number of U.S. households that host a furry, scaly or feathery family member has been on a steady rise since the 1980s but the amount of money pet owners are spending to keep Mittens, Rover and/or Polly in good stead has skyrocketed and is now north of $100 billion every year.

Man took car with child inside, then fled officers for over 90 minutes, police say

A Utah man was arrested Monday after police say he took a car with an 11-year-old girl in the back seat and then led officers on multiple chases in two counties.

Grantsville officials stepping up efforts to avoid another tragedy following fatal crash

After a crash left a 12-year-old dirt bike rider dead, the mayor said he wanted to step up education and enforcement efforts in town in hopes of avoiding another tragedy.

3 top reasons students are thankful for Utah Online School

For more than 17 years, Utah Online School has helped thousands of students fall back in love with learning and take control of their own education. Here are three of the top reasons.

Media outlets file brief in support of cameras in the courtroom during Chad Daybell's trial

EastIdahoNews.com and a handful of other Idaho media outlets have filed a brief in support of cameras in the courtroom during the upcoming Chad Daybell murder trial.

All trapped workers rescued from Himalayan tunnel, officials say

Indian rescuers on Tuesday pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas for 17 days, hours after drilling through the debris of rock, concrete and earth to reach them, officials said.

US Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot Hawaii runway, now resting on a reef and sand

The U.S. Navy says it has removed nearly all of the fuel from a plane that overshot a Hawaii runway and landed in an environmentally sensitive bay. But officials don't have a timetable for when it will get the large aircraft out of the water. There were no injuries to the nine people who were on board.

Logan musician returning to stage following a traumatic brain injury

A Logan musician who had a traumatic brain injury and lost the ability and drive to make music is taking the stage again, thanks, in part, to his bandmates.