Utah couple describes the magical experience of decorating the White House for Christmas

When Utah's Farah Sanders saw an invitation by First Lady Jill Biden — on her Instagram account — seeking decorators for the White House, she jumped at the opportunity.

Lawsuit alleges Brian Laundrie told his parents that Gabby Petito was 'gone'

Brian Laundrie told his parents Gabby Petito was "gone" in a frantic phone call three weeks before her remains were discovered, according to an amended civil complaint.

Virginia police investigate explosion at house where officers were trying to serve a search warrant

A Virginia police department said in a statement Monday that a suspect fired several shots inside the home and that an explosion happened.

Bitcoin rises above $42K for first time since April 2022

Bitcoin rose on Monday, briefly surpassing $42,000 to reach a 20-month high, in a new surge of momentum fueled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and traders betting that American regulators will soon approve exchange-traded spot bitcoin funds.

Man struck, killed by car in North Ogden

A 72-year-old man was struck and killed by a car Monday night in North Ogden, police say.

During sentencing, prosecutor says La Verkin man 'should not be walking the streets'

A La Verkin man accused of sexually assaulting two women last year was sentenced to prison after the women described how the defendant's actions left them shattered.

Several properties vandalized in Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City

Several properties were vandalized early Monday in the Ballpark neighborhood in Salt Lake City.

12-year-old boy with autism missing in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake police are asking for help finding a 12-year-old boy with autism who is missing. Police posted on social media Monday that Dante Miller was last seen near Cornell Street and North Temple on Sunday.

First Chinese choir in Utah uses music to break cultural barriers

The Salt Lake Chinese Choir brings people together from Provo to Ogden, but its influence reaches farther than that. 

Group suing UDOT to block work on gondola says there are 'far cheaper commonsense solutions'

A group of individuals and two environmental nonprofits are suing the Utah Department of Transportation to try and halt the construction of a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Family's pet 'wolf-hybrid' kills 3-month-old baby in Alabama, sheriff's office says

A 3-month-old baby in Alabama died after being bitten by a "wolf-hybrid" kept as the family's pet, according to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

If John Curtis doesn't run for his House seat, an old primary challenger will

Former state Rep. Chris Herrod intends to enter the 3rd Congressional District race if Rep. John Curtis runs for Senate, he told the Deseret News Monday.

Flood threat: Strong atmospheric river to slam Northwest with half a foot of rain

Another strong atmospheric river is set to barrel into the Northwest late Monday and dump over half a foot of rain on the already soaked region, setting off a significant flood threat.

Report: Trump allies floating Sen. Mike Lee as possible attorney general

Sen. Mike Lee was listed as a possible U.S. attorney general in a second Trump administration by allies of the former president, according to a new report.

Backcountry, road closures planned for Cottonwood canyons; avalanche risk remains high

The large storm that blasted Utah's mountains with multiple feet of snow over the weekend is causing more avalanche concerns and closures to start this week.

Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year

Oxford University Press has named "rizz″ as its word of the year to highlight the popularity of a term used by Generation Z to describe someone's ability to attract or seduce another person. It topped "Swiftie" or an enthusiastic fan of Taylor Swift.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum exits 2024 presidential race

Doug Burgum, the governor of North Dakota who struggled to find his footing in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, ended his campaign on Monday.

2 Utah deputies face charges over handling of domestic violence case

Two Millard County sheriff's deputies face criminal charges accusing them of failing to properly handle an investigation, then trying to cover it up, possibly because of one deputy's relationship to the suspect.

Priya, mother to Utah Hogle Zoo's 1st red panda cub, dies at 5

Priya, a 5-year-old female red panda who gave birth to Utah Hogle Zoo's first cub earlier this year, died last week, zoo officials say.

Walker Kessler's culinary adventures revealed as Jazz chef opens pop-up restaurant

General manager Justin Zanik has gone so far as to call the Jazz practice facility the best restaurant in Salt Lake City. Now fans can get a small taste of it.

Have You Seen This? Boy is thrilled about his 'classic' Nativity role

This 6-year-old boy shares his excitement about a unique role in the class Nativity scene.

Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

What Alaska Airlines-Hawaiian Airlines merger means for travelers

Alaska Airlines announced plans Sunday to buy rival Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, saying the deal would unlock more destinations for consumers and expand choice of air travel throughout the Pacific region, continental United States and globally.

20 kilos of cocaine found in car allegedly heading to Colorado for snow

Utah Highway Patrol troopers found a large stash of cocaine in a vehicle on Sunday being driven by a man who claimed he was taking his girlfriend to Denver to see snow.

3 commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, US warship downs 3 drones

The U.S. military says three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen, and a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault.

Utes guard Gianna Kneepkens out for season after weekend injury

On Monday, Lynne Roberts made the news official: Gianna Kneepkens had suffered a season-ending injury.

Should employers match an emergency-savings account for employees?

Amid inflation, Americans are trying to save for retirement while also staying frugal in case of emergencies. Could a work-based emergency-savings account be the answer for workers feeling economic pressure now?

Utah's snowpack, ski resorts receive major boost from 'beneficial' weekend storm

An atmospheric river that hit parts of Utah this weekend produced more than originally forecast, which provided big-time snow totals in the mountains.

BYU moves up 5 spots to No. 14 in AP Top 25 before rivalry game

The Cougars are one of four 7-0 teams in the latest top 25 by the Associated Press.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's — a squirrel!

Whether you think squirrels are cute, or a nuisance, the Natural History Museum of Utah wants the public's help tracking down a specific nonnative squirrel species.

Italian officials secure 12th Century leaning tower in Bologna to prevent collapse

Italian officials have secured the shorter of two 12th century towers in Bologna, fearing that its leaning could lead to collapse.

Inside the blueprint for the next Republican White House

Heritage is building a 'conservative LinkedIn' for the next GOP president.

Lehi woman shares story about her radon-induced lung cancer diagnosis

A Lehi woman wants to warn people about the dangers of radon gas in their homes so they don't have to endure the type of nightmare she experienced.

Cox asks lawmakers for $193M to address homelessness, mental health crises

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is asking the Legislature for $193 million to fund affordable housing, behavioral health care and emergency homeless shelter space.

Jeremy Best appears shirtless in court; documents detail gruesome new details in murder case

Jeremy Albert Best, 48, has been charged with two counts first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of his wife, Kali Randall, and their unborn child.

Utah Rep. Brian King announces he will challenge Gov. Spencer Cox

State Rep. Brian King, D-Salt Lake City, announced Monday a campaign to unseat Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024.

After learning early from Whittingham, Northwestern coach hopes to adopt Utah model

Kyle Whittingham has become a model of consistency for what he's done to build Utah into a regular contender in the college football landscape. None of that is lost on David Braun, either.

One group would like to see if Utah voters want to keep the new flag

Since the narrow passing of Senate Bill 31 in March of this year, many Utahns have embraced the new flag. Opponents, however, have been working overtime to reverse this change.

OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal goes before US Supreme Court. How will it reshape opioid epidemic relief?

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday over the legality of a roughly $6 billion bankruptcy settlement involving Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful and highly addictive pain medication OxyContin.

Man dead after exchanging gunfire with police near Idaho Falls hotel

A 34-year-old man is dead following a shooting early Monday morning in Idaho Falls.

Divers find wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft that crashed off Japan

The U.S. Air Force says divers have discovered wreckage and the remains of five crew members from a U.S. Air Force Osprey aircraft that crashed last week off southwestern Japan.

'The secret is out': Is the California exodus changing Utah's political landscape?

Utah is changing politically, but it's not California voters driving the change.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Woman killed in crash in Bear Lake County, Idaho, police say

A woman was killed and five people were injured in a crash north of Georgetown, Idaho, in Bear Lake County on Sunday.

Church responds to AP story detailing 2015 Idaho abuse case

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded Sunday night to an Associated Press story that detailed allegations about a former church member who allegedly sexually abused his daughter.

11 climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, 12 missing

Eleven climbers were found dead in Indonesia on Monday and 12 were missing after the Marapi volcano erupted in West Sumatra, a rescue official said, as search operations — which were halted temporarily over safety concerns — resumed.

Family of Sandy man shot by police questions the events before his death

A 45-year-old, Ian Anzer, was shot and killed by police at a senior community on Friday. His family is questioning the events that took place before the shots were fired.