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Puka Nacua approaching NFL rookie record after sixth 100-yard receiving game

12/21/2023 10:43pm
Nacua caught nine passes for 164 yards Thursday night to help the Los Angeles Rams to a 30-22 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Ropes team rescues man from abandoned mine in Beaver County

12/21/2023 10:24pm
A man in his mid-50s was successfully rescued from an abandoned mine in a remote area of Beaver County over the weekend, authorities said.

COVID-19 JN.1 variant is spreading fast. Here's what you need to know

12/21/2023 9:58pm
Health experts worldwide are watching a coronavirus subvariant, JN.1, because it's spreading fast throughout the world.

Vigil honors 74 people who died while experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake County

12/21/2023 9:27pm
An annual event held on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, to honor and remember the people who died on Salt Lake County streets while experiencing homelessness.

Cox's rebuke of university diversity efforts draws backlash; details of planned bill still in the works

12/21/2023 9:02pm
Gov. Spencer Cox blasted the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Wednesday, but supporters say they're important for students of color.

Police: Babysitter killed 2-year-old boy, injured twin sister, claims 'anger got the best of him'

12/21/2023 8:05pm
A Utah man was charged Friday with killing a 2-year-old boy and injuring the child's twin sister while babysitting them. He was previously convicted of breaking another 2-year-old's arm.

Auditor recommends better internal controls, procurement practices for Inland Port Authority

12/21/2023 8:02pm
A state audit recommended that the Utah Inland Port Authority enact better internal controls and improve its procurement code to increase transparency.

How to see the last meteor shower of the year

12/21/2023 7:36pm
The last meteor shower of 2023 is set to send meteors streaking across the sky just in time for the holidays.

'This one hurts more than most': Jazz extend Pistons' losing streak to 25 games

12/21/2023 7:35pm
The Jazz kept the misery going, handing the Pistons their 25th straight loss with a 119-111 win at Little Caesars Arena.

West Valley man tied to downtown shooting faces new gun allegations

12/21/2023 7:03pm
A West Valley man arrested earlier this year following a shooting outside a troubled Salt Lake nightclub has been arrested for investigation of new weapons charges.

Federal judge blocks California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places

12/21/2023 6:28pm
A federal judge has blocked a California law that would have banned carrying firearms in most public places, ruling that it violates the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and deprives people of their ability to defend themselves and their loved ones.

Honda recalling 2.6 million vehicles for a fuel pump issue

12/21/2023 5:59pm
Honda is recalling 2.6 million cars, SUVs, vans and pickups in the United States because the fuel pump could fail. If that happens while driving, the vehicle could suddenly lose power.

2 occupants safe after small plane catches fire 10,000 feet above Utah Lake, officials say

12/21/2023 5:32pm
Two occupants of an airplane are safe after its engine caught fire 10,000 feet in the air over Utah Lake on Thursday, authorities said.

Carnegie Medal awarded to Utah firefighter for his help during avalanche

12/21/2023 5:18pm
Unified Fire Authority's Thomas Elbrecht is being awarded the Carnegie Medal for his act of heroism in saving a person's life during an avalanche in December 2022.

Widow of Utah man drowned at Puerto Rico beach returns to raise awareness

12/21/2023 4:32pm
Annette Kerbs is about to go back to the place where her husband died just two months ago. She's on a mission to raise awareness about the dangers of Playa Escondida Beach in Puerto Rico.

Za-pow! Utah Telescope Array captures remarkable air-to-ground gamma-ray burst

12/21/2023 4:01pm
A late summer storm that blasted through the desert west of Delta in 2021 turned out to be an extraordinary event for scientific study.

Have You Seen This? Legend of Bo Jackson grows with mind-boggling touchdown run

12/21/2023 3:29pm
The Raiders running back takes an entire quarter of the game clock to zig, zag and loop his way to a 99-yard touchdown drive on a single run play.

Amid lower interest rates, Utah first-time homebuyers will still face a difficult market in 2024

12/21/2023 2:51pm
Homebuyers could be seeing some reprieve from high interest rates going into 2024, although housing prices are expected to remain around where they are in the current market.

Police unknowingly directed shooter out of building during frantic search for UNLV gunman

12/21/2023 2:22pm
New police video of the deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, shows two officers unknowingly mistook the gunman for a bystander amid the frantic search for the suspect and victims.

Fired Utah probation agent convicted of stalking former boss

12/21/2023 1:36pm
A former agent with Adult Probation and Parole was recently convicted of stalking his former boss.

For BYU-bound Dallin Johnson and family, football has been more than a game

12/21/2023 1:04pm
For BYU defensive line commit Dallin Johnson of Springville, football isn't just a game. It's a connect to his family and a community he just wants to make proud.

Utah files motion seeking to drop lawsuit over its management of Great Salt Lake

12/21/2023 12:54pm
Three Utah agencies are seeking to drop a lawsuit filed against them earlier this year over their management of the Great Salt Lake.

Utah Tech president to step down in January after 10 years at university

12/21/2023 12:40pm
Utah Tech University President Richard "Biff" Williams will step down on Jan. 5, 2024, after 10 years at the university.

Review: Should your family flock to see 'Migration'?

12/21/2023 12:33pm
An animated movie about a family of ducks migrating south may not seem like a family road-trip movie, but that's precisely what "Migration" is — and it works.

Millcreek seniors face eviction from assisted living facility

12/21/2023 12:00pm
A Millcreek assisted living facility is evicting all of its senior residents for a new facility that will house legally disabled adults who are homeless or at risk of becoming so.

Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy days after being ordered to pay $148M in defamation case

12/21/2023 11:57am
Rudy Giuliani has filed for bankruptcy, days after being ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation lawsuit.

BYU's new offensive line hire complete. What does TJ Woods bring to Provo?

12/21/2023 11:37am
The Cougars announced the 20-year veteran of college football Thursday, bringing the former Utah State coach back to Utah for the third time in his career.

Winter solstice: 5 places in Utah to enjoy the longest night of the year

12/21/2023 11:28am
In Utah, home to more certified dark sky places than anywhere else on the planet, winter solstice means more time for stargazing.

Brandon Flowers and the unlikely story behind a Christmas classic

12/21/2023 11:13am - PARTNER
In a classroom trailer at Taylor Elementary School in Payson, Utah, a display of emotion is exactly what greeted them on a brisk December morning in 1990. Brandon Flowers included.

New York sues SiriusXM, accusing company of making it deliberately hard to cancel subscriptions

12/21/2023 11:02am
New York's attorney general has filed suit against SiriusXM, accusing the satellite radio service of making it intentionally difficult for its customers to cancel their subscriptions.

Man paralyzed in paragliding accident, then had SUV stolen in Sandy

12/21/2023 10:34am
A man was paralyzed in a paragliding accident and five days later had his SUV stolen.

Cox: Utah Legislature to ban colleges from forcing new hires to sign 'political' diversity statements

12/21/2023 10:13am
Gov. Spencer Cox expects the Utah Legislature to ban state colleges and universities from requiring new hires to sign "diversity statements."

A lone gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people and injuring 25

12/21/2023 9:04am
Prague's police chief says a lone gunman opened fire in a university building in Prague, killing at least 14 people and injuring 25 more. Police and the Czech Republic's interior ministry say the gunman in the mass shooting Thursday is also dead.

Battle tested: Despite NFL aspirations, Miles Battle looking to 'finish out with a bang'

12/21/2023 9:02am
One year wasn't enough for Ole Miss transfer Miles Battle.

Utahn accused of 'sex tourism' faces numerous charges of child sex abuse

12/21/2023 8:35am
A Utah man investigators believe was engaging in sex tourism was arrested Wednesday shortly after returning from the Philippines after numerous images of child sexual abuse images were found on his phone, according to police.

US proposes more limits on making money off children's data

12/21/2023 8:23am
Big tech companies face further limits on how they use children's data to beef up profits under a proposal put out by the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday.

Grandmother: 'No justice' after Kearns dad abused kids

12/21/2023 8:05am
A Utah grandmother is sharing her anger and frustration at the justice system, wondering why a man convicted of abusing his children was ordered to be let out of jail.

8 ways to improve your workplace culture

12/21/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Creating a positive workplace culture is the cornerstone of any successful organization.

Family remembers man who died in Kearns house fire

12/21/2023 7:38am
The Unified Police Department is investigating a Kearns house fire last weekend that resulted in the death of an elderly man.

Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles over airbag sensor glitch

12/21/2023 7:19am
Toyota is recalling about 1 million cars and SUVs in the United States due to a possible defect that could cause the passenger airbag to fail to deploy in a crash.

Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount CEOs discuss possible merger

12/21/2023 6:49am
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav met on Tuesday with Paramount Global Chief Executive Bob Bakish, and they broached a potential merger between the two companies, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.

Southern Utah girl, 5, who died in bathtub accident described as 'bright spot of sunshine'

12/21/2023 6:14am
A 5-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in a bathtub in Toquerville last week has died.