Advocates say Gov. Cox's proposed budget could be expanded to better support Utah families

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's record $28.4 billion proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year set aside $9.7 million to help support Utah families. The proposal could be expanded to benefit more families, advocates say.

'Kept her to 20': Oklahoma crashes glass to drop BYU women to 0-2 in Big 12

Lauren Gustin finished with 15 points and 20 rebounds for the Cougars for her 13th double-double of the year and 69th of her career, but BYU suffered its second straight loss.

Jazz survive Bogey's revenge game in overtime win over Pistons

Phew! That was the collective feeling in the Delta Center after the Utah Jazz's 154-148 win over the lowly Detroit Pistons Wednesday.

US House Republicans plan impeachment hearing for Biden's border chief

A Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives committee next week will advance an effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over allegations he has been derelict in his duty of managing the U.S.-Mexico border, the committee announced on Wednesday.

Salt Lake NAACP President Jeanetta Williams files to run for state House of Representatives

Jeanetta Williams, NAACP Salt Lake Branch president, on Wednesday filed to run for a seat in the Utah House of Representatives covering parts of West Valley City and Magna.

Man who died in Delta jet engine at SLC Airport had a manic episode, family says

The family of a man killed after climbing into an engine on an aircraft said their son and brother had bipolar disorder, and they believe he had gone into a severe manic episode.

World's first partial heart transplant hailed as success

The hearts and valves transplanted into an infant in 2022 are growing along with the child, leading the medical team at Duke Health to hail the first partial heart transplant a success.

National uproar in Italy after chef puts pineapple on pizza

2024 might just be the year that pineapple pizza cracks Italy, thanks to Gino Sorbillo, the renowned Naples pizzaiolo (pizza maestro) who has added the dreaded "ananas" to his menu in Via dei Tribunali, the best known pizza street in the world capital of pizza.

Video: Nevada judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Vegas courtroom

A Nevada judge was attacked in court by a defendant who vaulted the bench and sparked a bloody brawl with court officials and attorneys as he was about to sentenced to prison in a felony battery case.

Jeremy Best pleads not guilty to 3 counts of first-degree murder in Idaho

Jeremy Best, who was indicted for the killings of Kali Randall, her unborn child, and 10-month-old Zeke Best, pleaded not guilty in his district court arraignment Wednesday.

The Church of Jesus Christ announces what will reopen on Temple Square this winter

As Temple Square undergoes construction, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that several plazas on Temple Square will reopen.

Police identify man found dead after SWAT standoff at Taylorsville business

Police have identified a man who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an armed standoff at a Taylorsville business.

Cheesecake Factory to open first Utah County location in Orem

Utah County is finally getting its first Cheesecake Factory restaurant as the chain announced plans for a new location in Orem.

Roosevelt mayor ends US Senate campaign, files to run for Curtis' House seat

Roosevelt Mayor Rod Bird Jr. ended his U.S. Senate campaign Wednesday, filing instead for candidacy in Utah's 3rd Congressional District.

'She was justified': Judge dismisses murder charge against woman who killed pro bull rider

A Utah judge dismissed murder and other charges Wednesday against a woman who shot and killed her boyfriend, ruling that she was justified because he was breaking into her home.

Utah Capitol one of several statehouses to receive 'hoax' bomb threat

The Utah Capitol was among several statehouses to receive a bomb threat Monday, which the FBI believes were hoaxes.

Locals in the NFL: Huntley gets starting nod in Baltimore, Wilson not so much in New York

Zach Wilson? Jaren Hall? Tyler Huntley? Here are the former Utah high school and college football players to watch during Week 18 of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Trump takes Colorado ballot disqualification to US Supreme Court

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's top court disqualified him from the state's Republican primary ballot for engaging in insurrection leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, an attorney for the former president said.

Have You Seen This? Windshield saves kitten from hawk attack

A kitten faces a close call as a hawk attacks from just a few feet away. Luckily for the kitten, and the person filming, a windshield stops the bird.

Man found beaten in downtown Salt Lake storage business identified

One man has been arrested in the killing of the manager of a downtown Salt Lake storage facility.

Orem man charged with kidnapping, killing 3 people over drug debt

An Orem man serving time for shooting two people at a rodeo in Utah County was charged Wednesday with killing three others in Tooele County and burying their bodies in a remote area.

With storms en route, here's how Utah's snowpack so far compares with the rest of the West

Utah's snowpack collection is off to a slow start, but it certainly isn't alone when compared to the rest of the West.

Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge

Two explosions killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a U.S. drone in 2020, Iranian officials said, blaming unspecified "terrorists".

Branden Carlson's stardom, versatility grows as Runnin' Utes leader

Branden Carlson's 34-point night was a career high, but it's becoming more routine to see him as the central focus of the offense for Utah.

Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

Mickey Mouse has landed a new role: horror-movie villain.

'Pioneer state': Utah 1st state to grant ballot access to presidential candidate RFK Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for the ballot as an independent presidential candidate in Utah — the first state where Kennedy has qualified.

Courtney R. White named interim president of Utah Tech University

The Utah Board of Higher Education announced Wednesday Courtney R. White will be the Utah Tech University's interim president starting on Friday, after the former president steps down.

Man charged with shooting Salt Lake 7-Eleven clerk in unprovoked attack

Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against a Utah man accused of shooting a Salt Lake 7-Eleven clerk in an unprovoked attack.

Idaho man, 81, charged with stalking local Latter-day Saint leader

A local man was arrested Sunday after he reportedly stalked and harassed the leader of a Latter-day Saint congregation in Idaho Falls multiple times.

A low-stress way to start a journaling habit

Countless journals have been abandoned after the New Year's motivation dies out, but these eight unconventional methods will have you journaling all year long.

Before Big 12 home opener, BYU's Gustin making ordinary out of extraordinary

The 6-foot-1 power forward from Salem, Utah, is manifesting her will in her senior season, averaging a nation-leading 15.6 rebounds per game with 12 double-doubles.

Former University of Utah President David P. Gardner dies at 90

David Pierpont Gardner, the 10th president of the University of Utah and a renowned national education leader, died Tuesday of a lingering, undisclosed illness. He was 90 years old.

St. George father charged with abusing baby who suffered 4 broken bones

A St. George man was charged Wednesday with four counts of aggravated child abuse after police say his 4-month-old baby was found to have multiple broken bones.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: Cyprus' Amelia Echternkamp, Pleasant Grove's Ryker Mikkelsen

It's a new year with new opportunities, and the first KSL.com Clean Simple Eats high school hoops players of the week of 2024 are looking to make the most of it.

Japan says Coast Guard plane apparently not cleared for take-off before runway collision

Japanese authorities said on Wednesday a passenger jet that collided with a Coast Guard turboprop at a Tokyo airport had been given permission to land, but the smaller plane had not been cleared for take-off, based on control tower transcripts.

Weber County inland port proposal draws fire from some; officials move forward with plans

Local leaders have long pushed for industrial development in the sparsely populated area near the Great Salt Lake.

QUIZ: Can you pass this Jazz trivia test? Enter for a chance to win 4 Jazz tickets!

Enter to win a 4-pack of Jazz tickets!

Sheriff cautions about carbon monoxide after scare at Sevier County chapel

First-responders Tuesday urged Utahns to maintain their furnaces and detectors following a carbon monoxide scare at a church in Monroe where more than 50 people fell ill on Sunday.

Negative effects of social media are 'obvious,' Gov. Cox says on 'Meet the Press'

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox pointed to social media as a key cause of the mental health crisis across America in an interview Sunday on "Meet the Press."

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is free, reflecting on prison term for conspiring to kill her abusive mother

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman who admitted to convincing her online boyfriend to kill her abusive mother after being forced to pretend for years she was suffering from leukemia, muscular dystrophy and other serious illnesses, was paroled Thursday.