Collin Sexton's 'infectious' energy helps Jazz snap losing skid

The Utah Jazz coach hopped up and nearly found himself walking on the court to celebrate after Collin Sexton forced an eight-second violation.

Spanish Fork shelter highlights longest shelter animals during '12 Strays of Christmas'

The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is highlighting the animals that have lived there the longest during what the shelter calls the "12 Strays of Christmas."

Aggies hold on to beat Santa Clara 84-82 in final minutes

The game was back and forth all evening, featuring 14 lead changes and 11 ties.

Cedar City to approve new interlocal fire agreement, reaffirming 'symbiotic' relationship

Cedar City is expected to approve a new interlocal fire protection agreement, allowing local departments to share the costs of fire services.

US Senate passes mammoth defense policy bill; next up vote in House

The U.S. Senate backed a defense policy bill authorizing a record $886 billion in annual military spending with strong support from both Democrats and Republicans on Wednesday, sidestepping partisan divides over social issues that had threatened what is seen as a must-pass bill.

Lauri Markkanen's return fuels Jazz's win over Knicks

Markkanen scored 23 points on 7-of-13 shooting in 24 minutes to lead the Jazz to a 117-113 over the New York Knicks.

Trump civil fraud trial testimony concludes, verdict expected in early 2024

Testimony concluded on Wednesday in Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York, where the former U.S. president is accused of lying about his net worth to dupe lenders.

Feds grant Utah $70M to help improve I-15 traffic flow in growing Iron County

A project that seeks to improve traffic along an increasingly congested section of I-15 received a federal grant that will cover most of its final cost.

Career nights by Robinson, Waterman guide No. 18 BYU to bounce-back rout over Denver

Jaxson Robinson drained a career-high eight 3-pointers en route to 28 points as the 18th-ranked Cougars overwhelmed visiting Denver Wednesday night.

Stunning images of supernova 'ornament' captured by Webb Telescope

A new image captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals never-before-seen details in the remnants of a massive exploded star that is the youngest known supernova in the Milky Way Galaxy.

Court upholds prison sentence for man who murdered ex-girlfriend in front of her children

The Utah Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Riverton man who shot and killed his ex-girlfriend in front of her three children in La Verkin in 2005.

Meta used copyrighted books for AI training despite its own lawyers' warnings, authors allege

Meta Platforms' lawyers had warned it about the legal perils of using thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, but the company did it anyway, according to a new filing in a copyright infringement lawsuit initially brought this summer.

Salt Lake City Council enacts new code of conduct. Here's what's in it

The Salt Lake City Council voted to enact a new code of conduct that outlines what's expected from members and how various issues are handled.

After 'roller coaster of emotions' offseason, Red Rocks gymnasts ready to move on

Going into her last season as a decorated member of the Red Rocks, Maile O'Keefe wasn't expecting to lose her head coach a month before the season started.

Utah representatives vote to authorize Biden impeachment inquiry

The U.S. House of Representatives authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden along party lines on Wednesday.

Cache County election officials under investigation for possible criminal conduct

The Cache County Attorney's office is investigating the county clerk's office to see if criminal conduct occurred based on information provided by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office, which oversees elections in the state.

Mitt Romney wants to study how smartphones impact student learning

A U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday approved two proposals sponsored by Utah Sen. Mitt Romney that call for a study of the impact of smartphone use on academic achievement.

Utah teen saved by friends, trainer after cardiac arrest in weight room

A Cache County teen is recovering at Primary Children's Hospital after going into cardiac arrest at Sky View High School on Monday.

Inmate who abused teen as detention officer sentenced in separate 2005 sex abuse

A northern Utah man serving a prison sentence for abusing a teen while working as a youth detention officer has been given another prison sentence for sexually abusing a teen in 2005.

Have You Seen This? South African fur seals turn the tide during encounter with great white shark

Video footage captured by BBC Earth for the wildly popular show "Planet Earth," shows a gang of seals embracing a group mentality to ward off their biggest predator — literally and figuratively — the great white shark.

Miles Davis' return to BYU welcome as Robbins, Suamataia opt for NFL

BYU running back Miles Davis withdrew his name from the transfer portal after Aidan Robbins and tackle Kingsley Suamataia both publicly declared for the NFL draft.

Small business owner warns of letters threatening fines for noncompliance over workplace posters

A small business owner in Highland has a warning about a letter making the rounds in Utah. He says it aims to bully small businesses into paying money they don't need to.

Tired of expensive vacation rentals? Utah startup is changing how you vacation

When you're an owner of an Ember home, the burden is non-existent. You and up to seven other owners enjoy the perks of the property and Ember takes care of the maintenance and all the hassles.

Dow hits a record high and Treasury yields drop after the Fed signals rate cuts

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to their benchmark rate next year.

Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in overdose calls related to injected weight-loss drugs

Poison control centers across the U.S. say they are seeing a steep increase in calls related to semaglutide, an injected medication used for diabetes and weight loss, with some people reporting symptoms related to accidental overdoses.

5-year-old girl on life support after being found unresponsive in southern Utah bathtub

A 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive in a bathtub in Toquerville on Monday, according to Washington County sheriff's deputies. She remained on life support Wednesday.

Kitten found in sandwich container is improving

A 6-week-old kitten found stuffed in a sandwich container in the backseat of a car occupied by two suspected drug users, is making significant progress.

Midvale woman in viral videos arrested on warrants, then released

A Midvale woman who has gained widespread attention over accusations of making racist rants shared on social media was arrested on outstanding warrants late Tuesday, but then released from jail not long after being booked.

Farmington man who posted guinea pig torture videos sent to prison for 1 year

A Farmington man was sentenced to a year in federal prison and three years of supervision Monday after posting videos of him torturing animals on YouTube.

Utes NIL collective expands leased vehicles offer to basketball, gymnastics athletes

For the second time in a two-month period, the Crimson Collective is leasing more vehicles to athletes on scholarship at Utah.

Is Christmas racist? Here's why Canadians recently debated it

A discussion paper on religious intolerance prompted a heated debate in Canada over which holidays are recognized by the government.

How you can help the families of children in hospitals this holiday season

Families with sick children rely on the Ronald McDonald House to keep them close during the most trying times.

Man arrested in pizza delivery robberies investigation

A man placed on probation four months ago has been arrested after allegedly robbing three pizza delivery employees in a week.

Special performance of the 'Nutcracker' adds jazz twist Wednesday in Ogden

An very special performance of "The Nutcracker" hits the stage Wednesday at Ogden's Peery Egyptian theater, a jazzy twist on the original ballet production.

Church of Jesus Christ opening its 10th missionary training center in Thailand

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced on Wednesday it will soon be opening a missionary training center in the temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand.

Open enrollment is ending. Secure the right health plan for your family soon

Review these helpful tips to make informed decisions regarding your health insurance plan.

Want to volunteer at the 2034 Winter Games? Utah lawmakers told opportunities are coming

Even though it's still more than a decade before Utah would host another Olympics, state lawmakers are already talking about the preparations, including signing up volunteers.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: Syracuse's Avery Sanders, Lehi's Easton Hawkins

Every team starts the season with high hopes, but this week's KSL.com Clean Simple Eats high school hoops players of the week helped their respective teams realize those hopes with 5-0 starts.

Federal agency takes first step to mandate anti-drunk driving technology

Auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they have begun the process that will eventually force carmakers to adopt new technology to prevent intoxicated drivers from starting vehicles.

Utah family wakes up to find all its Christmas lights stolen

A family in Rose Park had their Christmas lights and decorations stolen from their front yard Sunday night into Monday morning.

Rep. John Curtis defends clean fossil fuels at contentious climate conference

Rep. John Curtis said fossil fuels are an essential part of a clean energy transition after his trip to the annual United Nations climate conference.

The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States.

6 Utah businesses that gave back in 2023

Giving back is both the right thing — and the smart thing — to do from a business perspective. And if you're looking for ideas, here are some ways certain Utah businesses have helped others in need this year.

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

The Supreme Court says it'll hear appeals that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against ex-President Donald Trump.

Utah Royals fill roster with familiar faces ahead of NWSL Expansion Draft

The NWSL Expansion Draft technically doesn't happen until Friday, but the Utah Royals got a head start by adding five players from five teams via trade Tuesday.

Biden impeachment inquiry authorized by House Republicans

The House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to formally authorize its ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, as Republicans unite behind the effort even though they have yet to find evidence of wrongdoing by the Democrat.

Salt Lake City's chance at hosting 2034 Olympic Games could speed up TRAX expansion project

The Utah Transit Authority shared the beginning stages of the Techlink TRAX study that's underway with community stakeholders Tuesday.

Judge pauses Trump's 2020 election interference case while he appeals his immunity claim

A judge says Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington will be put on hold while the former president further pursues his claims that he is immune from prosecution.

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that's supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.

'Medically necessary': Conflict between hospital and insurance company leaves Utah family owing over $30K

A Coalville family says emergency surgery helped save their son's life. Yet, their insurance company denied coverage, saying the procedure was not medically necessary.