At the stroke of midnight, the new year gives a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions

One motivational teacher says resolutions don't have to be big, grandiose or overly ambitious. He says don't be too hard on yourself. Win or lose, achievement should be measured by what you become from trying to better yourself.

US sinks 3 ships, kills 10 after Houthi militants' Red Sea attack

U.S. helicopters repelled an attack by Iran-backed Houthi militants on a Maersk container vessel in the Red Sea, sinking three ships and killing 10 militants, according to accounts by American, Maersk, and Houthi officials on Sunday.

'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office; 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best

Hollywood closed out an up-and-down 2023 with "Wonka" regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for "The Color Purple" and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022's grosses but fell about $2 billion shy of pre-pandemic norms.

Locals in the NFL: Jordan Love shows his growth as Packers control playoff destiny

Jordan Love completed 24-of-33 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers cruised past division rival Minnesota 33-10 Sunday Night Football.

Riverdale police say missing foreign exchange student found safe was victim of 'cyber kidnapping'

Riverdale police said Sunday night that a missing 17-year-old foreign exchange student has been found safe and that he was the victim of "cyber kidnapping."

Cox touts report's finding that Utah ranks 1st for economic upward mobility

In a press conference held earlier this month, Gov. Spencer Cox once again praised Utah for its high rate of social capital and upward mobility.

5 things we learned about families in 2023

Sociologists, pollsters, medical researchers and other experts work year-round studying what leads to a better life. Here are five things we learned about family life from research and polls in 2023.

North Korea's Kim vows to launch 3 more spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials in 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will launch three additional military spy satellites and produce more nuclear fissile materials.

The 'why' behind the effort to recruit Romney for president in 2024

The woman behind an effort to persuade Sen. Mitt Romney to run for president on a bipartisan ticket said it wouldn't be the first time he was recruited for public office.

The Utah-born weight loss shake that's transforming bodies across America

As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months

Officials in central Gaza say at least 35 people have been killed in Israeli strikes. The bombardment Sunday comes a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will continue for "many more months."

'He owned it': Branden Carlson's career day lifts Runnin' Utes past Huskies 95-90

There was no stopping Branden Carlson Sunday afternoon.

Drive the right way: UHP urging caution for all drivers ahead of New Year's holiday

Law enforcement is used to seeing busy roads between Christmas and New Year's Day. However, what has been abnormal is the number of wrong-way crashes in recent weeks.

Eating a low-carb diet based on meat? You may gain weight later on, study finds

If you want your low-carb diet to help you lose weight and keep it off, consider the quality of the food you eat, according to new research that compared five types of low-carb diets.

Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?

Hawaii's governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.

Have You Seen This? Economist tries to settle debate over 'Home Alone' family's wealth

While few would dispute that the first two "Home Alone" movies are timeless classics (the sequels made after that don't count), one question that has spurned debate over the past several years is how wealthy the McCallisters were.

Saving Joshua trees: Utah program discovers successful method

Just 20% of planted baby Joshua trees survive, according to recent reports. But a Utah nonprofit is seeing upwards of 80% surviving through its unique volunteer program.

New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

Fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to the new year for some, even as the globe's ongoing conflicts raised security concerns and led to subdued and canceled festivities.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announces surprise abdication on live TV

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, will abdicate on Jan. 14 after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she announced on Sunday.

Mickey Mouse is headed to public domain, along with these notable works

Mickey and Minnie might be the two most iconic pop culture names to join the public domain, yet. But there are other legendary creative works joining them.

The right time for silly shows is the holidays

There's beauty in television that asks nothing of us, like "The Gilded Age."

Davis County deputies arrest 2 accused of targeting teens through social media

There are plenty of benefits to social media, such as staying in touch with friends, sharing pictures, and joining like-minded groups. However, there is a negative side that law enforcement often sees.

New Year's Eve on TV: All the ways to ring in 2024

It's somehow already time to usher in a new year, and with it comes a plethora of options for entertainment on the big night.

19-year-old driver arrested after person killed in Taylorsville auto-pedestrian crash

A 19-year-old driver has been arrested after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle near 4900 S. 4015 West early Sunday.

1 person dead in Glendale neighborhood; Salt Lake police investigating

Salt Lake City police are investigating a death after receiving reports of an unresponsive person in a Glendale neighborhood and "evidence of gunfire" on Saturday night.

Utahn lost her gun rights for passing a bad check, wants Supreme Court to restore them

A Utah woman convicted of a felony for trying to cash a fake check in 2008 has taken her fight to own a gun to the U.S. Supreme Court.

DWR, Utah State Parks hope for cooler temps ahead of ice fishing events

Utah State Parks and the Division of Wildlife Resources have planned 10 ice fishing competitions this winter. Now, the organizations hope temperatures cool down so there's enough ice to host them.

Twin Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv injure 21, officials say

Twin Russian missile strikes on central Kharkiv on Saturday injured at least 21 people, Ukrainian officials said.

Otters in Utah's rivers? Project seeks to track the elusive species

College students at Weber State University are studying river otters and sharing findings with the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to understand migration and population of the animals.