Utah Democrats will have a US Senate candidate this year. Here's how the party's recruiting went

The last time there was a U.S. Senate race on the Utah ballot, the state Democratic Party chose to get behind an independent candidate. That's not happening this year.

Duolingo lays off staff as language learning app shifts toward AI

Duolingo laid off around 10% of its contract workers, the company told CNN Tuesday, as the educational technology app moves to rely more heavily on artificial intelligence.

Rusty Bowers, former Arizona House speaker, faces swatting incident

When Rusty Bowers drove into his Arizona neighborhood the day after Christmas, he wasn't expecting to see his home surrounded by police officers.

Cox unveils recommended changes for licensing of behavioral health professionals

The governor presented the results of the first year's research review of professional licensing for behavioral health professionals and released the recommended changes to the licensing process.

Aggies keep win streak alive with strong 2nd half against Wyoming

After a disappointing first half where the Aggies couldn't create significant separation from the Cowboys, Utah State opened the second half on a 11-0 run.

No. 18 BYU turned over by No. 14 Baylor for 0-2 Big 12 start

Jalen Bridges poured in 25 points and Ja'Kobe Walter added 16 points as No. 14 Baylor pulled away from the 18th-ranked Cougars 81-72 at the newly opened Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.

Salt Lake City School Board votes to close 4 elementary schools

After a lengthy process, the Salt Lake City School District on Tuesday voted to close Riley Elementary, M. Lynn Bennion Elementary, Hawthorne Elementary and Mary W. Jackson Elementary.

Meta to restrict more content for teens as regulatory pressure mounts

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it would hide more content from teens on Instagram and Facebook, after regulators around the globe pressed the social media giant to protect children from harmful content on its apps.

Sprawling storms wallop US with tornado reports, damage and heavy snow

A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes. Another storm buried cities across the Midwest in more than a half a foot of snow as it heads to the Northeast.

DeSantis and Haley go head to head: How to watch the fifth Republican presidential debate

The fifth Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election season will also be its first head-to-head matchup. The debate kicks off Wednesday, 7 p.m., just five days before Iowa's leadoff presidential caucuses.

South Salt Lake business part of massive alleged drug, money laundering operation

A small, unassuming strip mall business is accused of being at the center of a massive, multimillion-dollar money laundering operation linked to drug trafficking along the Wasatch Front.

Kris Dunn was the odd man out. Now, the Jazz are rolling with him as a starter

Ten games ago, Dunn entered the starting lineup. The Utah Jazz have since gone 8-2. Coincidence?

Utah traffic deaths fell in 2023; state targets road rage after 'sharp' spike in cases

While the number of roadway fatalities in Utah dropped last year, transportation and public safety officials are now targeting a rise in road rage cases.

A new 'Star Wars' movie is coming to theaters: 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'

Baby Yoda is going to make his big screen debut. Jon Favreau is set to direct "The Mandalorian & Grogu" which will go into production this year, Lucasfilm and Disney announced Tuesday. No release date was announced

Springville man charged with murder in 2022 death of man found in van

A Springville man was charged with murder Tuesday in the 2022 death of a man found in the driver's seat of a van. At the time, police called the death suspicious.

Utah Auto Expo brings the newest cars, trucks, & EVs to Sandy this weekend!

Whether you're in the market for a new car or just like to admire fine vehicles, head to the Mountain America Expo Center Jan. 12-15 for the 2024 Utah International Auto Expo.

NASA delays astronaut moon landing to at least 2026

NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon this decade amid a renewed international push for lunar exploration, is facing some lengthy delays, the space agency has announced.

Supreme Court rejects appeal by ex-officer Tou Thao, who held back crowd as George Floyd lay dying

The Supreme Court has declined to review the federal civil rights conviction of a former Minneapolis police officer who held back a concerned crowd while fellow officers pinned down a dying George Floyd.

Have You Seen This? The moment Rams knew Puka Nacua 'would be really good for us'

After former BYU receiver Puka Nacua broke a 63-year-old NFL record for receiving yards and receptions by a rookie, the Rams dropped a video of the moments before he was drafted in April.

Inside Cox's service symposium where he called service, community 'defining features' of Utah

Philanthropists, educators and Utah leaders were at the Delta Center Monday for Gov. Spencer Cox's symposium focusing on service.

Iowa pastors denounce 'God Made Trump' video

One week before the Iowa caucuses, a controversial video portrays Trump as a messianic figure.

Man dies after trailer falls on him at Utah lawmaker's home

A man was killed on Saturday after a trailer fell on him while he was working in the garage of Utah Sen. Curtis Bramble, R-Provo.

Tips to avoid having pipes freeze and create a bigger problem

Plumbers are preparing for a possible hard freeze, checking their professional heat blowers and equipment that can heat sections of metal pipe. However, homeowners should be ready too, they say.

2 charged in connection with hit-and-run crash that killed woman in Salt Lake City

A driver is facing criminal charges after police say he caused fatal injuries to a woman after hitting her with his car, then drove off and called his friend who helped hide the vehicle.

Defense Secretary Austin was treated for prostate cancer and a urinary tract infection, doctors say

Doctors say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat an urinary tract infection related to that operation.

Woman arrested in rash of fitness center thefts

A woman whom police believe has been stealing bank cards and keys from lockers at fitness centers from Bountiful to Draper has been arrested.

Former gang leader charged with orchestrating killing of Tupac Shakur can serve house arrest

A judge has decided that a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 can be released from jail and serve house arrest ahead of his trial in June.

Iron, Juab schools announce late start as snow hits southern, central Utah on Thursday

Schools in Juab and Iron counties will have a delayed start Thursday, following a second wave of snow, including another snow squall, that arrived in Utah Wednesday afternoon.

Biden administration issues rule that could curb 'gig' work, contracting

The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday issued a final rule that will force companies to treat some workers as employees rather than less expensive independent contractors, in a move that has riled business groups and will likely prompt legal challenges.

Low-cost MRIs are a great option with high-deductible insurance plans

TaylorMed has several locations where patients can get a low-cost MRI with a fast turnaround. If you need an MRI and have a high-deductible plan you should check this out.

Theft of 650 pounds of copper results in arrests of 2 Moab men

Two Moab men are facing numerous charges after deputies reported finding guns, drugs and drug paraphernalia on their property. The investigation was sparked by the theft of 650 pounds of copper wire.

Patrick Kinahan: How about Rose Bowl hosting annual national championship game?

Prominent voices associated with college football are pushing a suggestion that might deserve consideration.

Salt Lake County reports 5 deaths from the flu this season, including 2 children

Salt Lake County's health department urges vaccinations as it reports five deaths from influenza this year and over 350 hospitalizations.

UDOT preparing for next round of winter weather

Preparations are underway across the state as another blast of winter weather is headed across Utah.

IRS announces Jan. 29 as start of 2024 tax season

The IRS has announced Jan. 29 as the official start date of the 2024 tax season, and expects more than 128.7 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline.

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Here are the 27 players from Utah in the postseason

Twenty-seven players with ties to the Beehive State advanced to Super Wild Card weekend, which will include a game streamed exclusively on NBC's Peacock for the first time ever.

Time for a 4-way stop? Residents rally for change to 'confusing' Cedar City intersection

Residents of Cedar City's Eagle Ridge subdivision recently gathered at a City Council meeting asking for a four-way stop at an intersection with a "confusing history."

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor died from natural causes, coroner says

A coroner says Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor died from "natural causes" in July.

Get Gephardt: Loophole in federal banking law leaves South Jordan woman out $20K

A South Jordan woman says an impostor tricked her into wiring thousands of dollars. She then hit a loophole in banking laws which consumers need to know about.

Utah leaders and radon survivors push for more testing

Utahns, who have been impacted by radon gas, shared a life-saving message — and an invitation for free radon testing — with KSL and UtahRadon.org as a part of National Radon Action Month.

Domestic violence shelter in need of donations after holiday rush

The holidays ushered in a large amount of victims of domestic violence into South Valley Services, and it's now in desperate need of household supplies to help its survivors.

Judges skeptical of Trump's immunity claim in election subversion case

An appeals court on Tuesday questioned Donald Trump's claims that he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election

US leaders agree on $1.66 trillion spending limit. Can a government shutdown be avoided?

After months of negotiations, House and Senate leaders reached an agreement Sunday on total spending levels to fund the government in 2024. But the possibility of a shutdown still looms.

Do University of Utah students, faculty, staff feel free to express their points of view?

University of Utah President Taylor Randall has empaneled a task force charged to explore what happens when students, faculty and staff are uncomfortable expressing their points of view.

Jazz completed best 15-game stretch of Will Hardy's tenure. What's caused the turnaround?

The Jazz have gone 11-4 in their last 15 games. That's the fourth-best record in the NBA over that span and the best 15-game run of Will Hardy's tenure.