Smaller households to dominate Utah's future. Can walkable neighborhoods accommodate them?

A higher demand for various transportation options emerges as Utah grows and its demographics are expected to change to predominantly smaller households, urban planners said.

The avalanche risk is high in much of the western US. Here's what you need to know to stay safe

Some hardy winter sports enthusiasts are heading to ski resorts and backcountry slopes in the Western U.S. despite frigid temperatures and a massive winter storm that dumped snow across much of the region. But the storm also brought high avalanche risk in many areas.

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Jordan Love nearly perfect for Packers in postseason debut

The former Utah State starter completed 16-of-21 passes for 272 yards and three touchdowns in Green Bay's road win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Are fingerprints unique? Not really, AI-based study finds

A new study used an AI model called a deep contrastive network to tell when prints from different fingers belonged to the same person.

1 man killed in a multiple-car crash Friday near Willard

One person was killed Friday night during a three-vehicle crash near Willard, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

What's getting more expensive — and cheaper — at the grocery store

The trip to the grocery store is getting easier on the wallet.

Naloxone has been used to reverse opiate overdoses 10,000 times in Utah, nonprofit says

The drug naloxone has been used more than 10,000 times by non-medical persons in Utah to save people from opioid overdoses, announced a Utah nonprofit this week.

Struggle with your weight? Utah-born shake is transforming bodies across America

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

Republicans battle cold on Iowa election trail as Trump dominates in key poll

Donald Trump held a commanding lead over fellow Republicans Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis as the three kicked off an icy day of campaigning in Iowa on Sunday, the eve of the first Republican presidential nominating contest.

Police shoot, kill man at Riverdale gas station

Three Ogden police officers and a Pleasant Grove police officer shot and killed a man at a Sinclair gas station Sunday.

Deivon Smith finishes with triple-double as Runnin' Utes fall to Cardinal on the road

Offense came at a premium Sunday afternoon for the Runnin' Utes ... until the last few minutes of the game.

Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, with molten lava flows reaching the outskirts of a small fishing town by midafternoon, setting some houses alight, although the town was evacuated earlier and no people were in danger, authorities said.

Day care accessibility, affordability can't meet Utahns' needs, new report shows

Sending a child to day care is a financial burden for many Utah families, and the already scant options of licensed child care in the state will be even smaller come spring.

Former US officials to visit Taiwan for post-election talks

Two former senior U.S. officials will arrive in Taiwan on Sunday for post-election talks and underscore the U.S. government's "longstanding interest" in peace across the Taiwan Strait, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said.

Have You Seen This? Snowball is a ridiculously jealous bunny

I'd recommend that you never let Snowball into your home, because he's probably capable of much more concerning behavior.

Millions of Americans face below-zero temps as weekend storms bring more Arctic air, snow

Subfreezing temperatures across much of the U.S. have millions of Americans at risk of potentially dangerous cold as weekend Arctic storms continue to dump snow from coast to coast.

How a Book of Mormon copyright dispute almost led to a fist fight

Joseph Smith was forced to defend the copyright for the Book of Mormon before it was even published.

Utes women bounce back with 37-point win over visiting Golden Bears

Utah women's basketball wasted no time building up a big lead against a visiting California team Sunday afternoon.

More countries join talks on Ukraine leader's peace formula. Russia is absent and war grinds on

Leaders of talks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula say a growing number of countries are working to help set the groundwork for Russia to join one day.

Utah brothers hope animated series will inspire Latter-day Saint kids through humor, thumbprints

Two Utah brothers embark on a journey to make learning the scriptures a fun family affair through their new animated series "Thumb Follow Me."

Scientists say ancient DNA may explain why more northern Europeans develop MS

The bones and teeth of nearly 5,000 humans who lived in Western Europe and Asia thousands of years ago may offer clues to why multiple sclerosis is more common among those with northern European ancestry.

North Korea fires missile; minister to visit Russia as tensions rise

North Korea fired an apparent intermediate-range missile into the sea on Sunday, South Korea and Japan said, as tensions run high after Pyongyang's recent launches of an intercontinental ballistic missile and its first military spy satellite.

Little Cottonwood Canyon reopens, but winds temporarily closed some ski lifts

Little Cottonwood Canyon reopened Monday after it was closed Sunday due to avalanche danger. Snowbird ski lifts remained closed due to high winds, continued avalanche migration

'Shoot the Shot' series reveals human side of Will Hardy, Jazz

The Will Hardy-hosted Jazz+ show has provided a chance to see the Jazz coach and players in a different element.

Researchers examine how Utah women are doing in politics, business and education

Utah has been recognized for its voluntarism, charity and its record-low level of excessive alcohol use compared to other states. While Utah women and girls thrive on some fronts, they may lag the nation in others.

Three migrants drown at US border as Texas, White House feud

A woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande as they tried to the enter the U.S. from Mexico on Friday night after Texas military officers prevented federal border officials from aiding them, U.S. border officials and a member of Congress said.

1 dead in downtown Salt Lake City shooting

A man is dead after a shooting early Sunday near 300 E. 800 South.

Salt Lake City, Ogden holding Martin Luther King Jr. Day marches, activities

Numerous activities are slated for Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., the late civil rights leader, including marches in Salt Lake City and Ogden.

Archeologists map lost cities in Ecuadorian Amazon, settlements that lasted 1,000 years

Archeologists have uncovered a cluster of lost cities in the Amazon rainforest that was home to at least 10,000 farmers about 2,000 years ago.

Lauri Markkanen's play in win over Lakers highlights latest growth for star forward

What might have been Lauri Markkanen's best move of the night ended in a turnover.