John Prior, Chad Daybell's attorney, asks to withdraw from the murder case

Boise attorney John Prior has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel in Chad Daybell's murder case because he says he isn't qualified to argue a death penalty case and his client can't pay him.

Apartment fire in Salt Lake City displaces 15-20 people, firefighters say

As many as 20 people were displaced Friday after an apartment fire in Salt Lake City.

Jazz show no sign of slowing down with 145-113 rout over Raptors

The Jazz won their fourth straight game Friday with a 145-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors at the Delta Center.

Utah Royals select North Carolina's Ally Sentnor with No. 1 pick in NWSL draft

Drafts are all about picking potential, and the Utah Royals got plenty of promise with 19-year-old Ally Sentnor at No. 1 overall in the NWSL draft Friday.

NASA finally unlocks asteroid sample trapped behind stuck fasteners

Two stubborn fasteners trapped invaluable material sampled from an asteroid — but after a monthslong process, it has finally been released, NASA announced Thursday.

Could Olympics spark MLB, NHL and more for Utah? These experts believe so

Some of Utah's biggest sports leaders gathered Friday to discuss the future of sports in Utah, which they say is growing in different ways because of the Winter Olympics.

Cox on transgender bathroom bills: Protect 'women's spaces,' respect individuals

Gov. Spencer Cox said he hasn't read a pair of recently unveiled bills to restrict bathroom access for transgender individuals, but says he is concerned with protecting "women's spaces."

Murray City School District proposes boundary changes, bond in face of declining enrollment

Changes could be in store for the Murray City School District in light of a dwindling student population.

BYU adds former QB, NFL assistant Kevin Gilbride as tight ends coach

BYU coach Kalani Sitake's on-field coaching staff is complete after the Cougars announced new tight ends coach Kevin Gilbride late Friday night.

'It deserves to be better': Stanford holds on to defeat Utah women amid controversial calls

The Pac-12's co-champions of the regular season last season battled like another championship was on the line Friday night.

Women with pregnancy-related depression face greater risk of suicide, even over time

Women who have depression during pregnancy or in the perinatal period after are at greater risk of suicide than those who don't have depression, according to a pair of international studies.

Housing, water, child care: What Utah business leaders are asking lawmakers to tackle this year

The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce on Friday urged lawmakers to address housing, water and access to child care, among other things, in this year's legislative session, which begins Tuesday.

University of Utah to honor those who have helped establish MLK Day activities

A Saturday gala will mark the 40th anniversary of activities at the University of Utah to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

BYU soccer's College Cup run yields program-best 5 NWSL draft picks

All her life, Brecken Mozingo dreamed of being a professional soccer player. Now, she's about to get that chance.

USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through new program in 2024

About 21 million children are likely to receive food benefits this summer through a newly permanent federal program. Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, known as Summer EBT.

Winter storm with snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US

A massive winter storm swept the northern U.S. on Friday, with blinding snow in some places, freezing rain in others, and bitter cold temperatures and whipping winds across several states.

Utah AG joins states asking Supreme Court to review Trump Colorado ballot decision

Utah's Sean Reyes joined other GOP attorneys general in asking the Supreme Court to review a ruling that barred former President Donald Trump from being on the Colorado ballot.

Apple knew AirDrop users could be identified and tracked as early as 2019, researchers say

Security researchers warned Apple as early as 2019 about vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing function that Chinese authorities claim they recently used to track down users of the feature, researchers told CNN.

Tom Cruise is headed back to the Danger Zone for 'Top Gun 3'

You can't keep Tom Cruise out of the box office, or the sky. The star is reportedly ready to jump back into the cockpit for "Top Gun 3."

Utah's first state security chief will focus on standardizing school safety

Utah has named its first director of state security, whose first job will be to establish statewide protocols for school safety.

Navy officer who'd been jailed in Japan over deadly crash now released from US custody

The family of Lt. Ridge Alkonis, a Navy officer jailed in Japan over a car crash that killed two Japanese citizens, says he's been released from U.S. custody one month after he was returned to the United States and placed in a federal prison.

Have You Seen This? Cranky cat croons flamenco melody

A South African musician added a soundtrack to an angry cat's growling, creating a catchy tune with Spanish flair.

Salt Lake City airport crews work 24/7 to clear snow from runways

With more snow ahead of another holiday weekend, the Salt Lake City International Airport has more than 100 maintenance and operations crew members working around the clock to ensure planes can land and take off safely. 

Using or extending travel credits so you won't lose them

If a flight gets canceled, the airline must give a refund or give travel credits to you, but some travel credits can expire faster than others.

New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here's what you need to know

Nearly a dozen new bitcoin funds began trading in U.S. markets for the first time Thursday, providing increased access to the cryptocurrency for everyday investors.

Utah 'educational equity' rule narrowly survives repeal bid, but debate not over

Utah's "educational equity" rule is at the center of debate over the sort of assistance that students in need of extra help should get.

Quaker Oats expands salmonella risk recall to Cap'n Crunch cereal, granola bars and more

Quaker Oats broadened its recall from last month to its granola bars, snacks and some varieties of its popular Cap'n Crunch cereal products sold nationwide due to possible salmonella contamination.

Lawsuit: Granite district didn't address violence leading up to shooting deaths of 2 students

The parents of two Hunter High students killed in a 2022 shooting are suing the Granite School District, saying it did nothing to prevent the deaths near the school.

Prosecutors will seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket

U.S. prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist gunman who killed 10 Black people inside a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The decision was announced Friday in a court filing.

From Krispy Kreme to Raising Cane's, why we'll wait hours for a new store

Why are so many willing to wait in line for hours when a new store opens? Oh, and if you're interested in eating at Cheesecake Factory in Utah County, better get in line now.

UTA park and ride buses popular with skiers

The snow keeps coming, and a lot of powder lovers are packing the canyons to get fresh tracks. It also has a lot of skiers packing on buses to caravan up to the resorts.

Tesla launches restyled Model 3 in North America

Tesla rolled out the restyled version of its Model 3 compact car in North America at unchanged prices this week, months after the vehicle attracted healthy demand upon launch in China and Europe.

Israel defends itself at the UN's top court against allegations of genocide in Gaza

Accused of committing genocide against Palestinians, Israel insisted at the United Nations' highest court Friday that its war in Gaza was a legitimate defense of its people and that it was Hamas militants who were guilty of genocide.

Utah student shares what seeing her story in next week's Sundance Film Festival means to her

The Sundance Film Festival is around the corner and with it, the opportunity to watch the inspiring story of a University of Utah medical school student, Jenna Murray.

Cox, business leaders express concern and optimism about southern Utah economic future

There are no limits to the possibilities of connecting people to businesses in southern Utah, but it will take a collaborative effort that is less about "me" and more about "we" in the coming years.

West Valley man charged with sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl petting goats

A West Valley man was charged Friday with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl who was petting animals on the property where he lives.

3rd person arrested in burglary of 75 guns at Cedar City store

A third person has been arrested in connection with the theft of 75 guns from the C-A-L Ranch store in Cedar City in November.

Houthi rebels vow fierce retaliation after US and British strikes against them

Yemen's Houthi rebels have vowed fierce retaliation for American and British strikes against them, further raising the prospect of a wider conflict in a region already beset by Israel's war in Gaza.

Avalanches, storms impact canyons and traffic across Utah with more snow coming

Heavy snow totals and more winter storms forecast for the weekend are prompting avalanche warnings and road closures throughout Utah's northern mountains.

Here are the 2024 priorities for the Utah Legislature's GOP majority

When Utah lawmakers meet Tuesday to kick off their annual 45-day session, the focus will be on the lists of priorities set by the Republican supermajorities in the House and the Senate.

9 alternative uses for blankets

There's no better way to celebrate the happiest time of the year than by getting out of the house and enjoying some classic holiday traditions with your family.

'Not viruses to mess around with': Experts urge caution during ongoing 'tripledemic'

Experts say this winter we're seeing another "tripledemic" — rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV in Utah.

Rental giant Hertz dumps EVs, including Teslas, for gas cars

Rental firm Hertz is selling about 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet, in another sign that EV demand has cooled.

Search and rescue experts worried about inexperienced skiers in the backcountry

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue is preparing for what could be a busy weekend in the canyons.