Snowmobile association urges safety in the backcountry after 2 fatal crashes

Two deadly accidents are now under investigation in Wasatch County, each taking the life of a snowmobiler.

CDC expands warning about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella cases double

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores. At least 47 people in 22 states have been sickened in the outbreak linked to Busseto brand and Fratelli Berreta brand meat trays.

Man injured in shooting in Salt Lake's Liberty Wells neighborhood

Police are investigating a shooting in the Liberty Wells neighborhood that injured one man.

Malia Obama debuts short film 'The Heart' at Sundance Film Festival

Malia Obama is following in the footsteps of her parents, but not in the way you might imagine.

Lawmakers let Snake Valley Aquifer Council fade away due to lack of controversy

A committee of lawmakers on Thursday opted to let the Snake Valley Aquifer Advisory Council lapse, agreeing it had served its purpose in a highly controversial water fight between Nevada and Utah that played out a decade ago or longer.

Utah bill to reduce turf on government landscape within Great Salt Lake Basin clears first hurdle

A bill that limits the use of "nonfunctional turf" for new government construction within the Great Salt Lake Basin passed through a Utah House natural resources committee.

Alissa Pili scores 37 as No. 20 Utah routs No. 6 USC at home in 78-58 win

Freshman phenom JuJu Watkins wasn't enough to stop Utah women's basketball Friday night at the Huntsman Center in a top-20 matchup.

Saltzer Health, an Intermountain Health company in Idaho, may soon shut its doors

Saltzer Health, one of the largest health care providers in Treasure Valley, this week announced intentions to sell or close its operations by March 29.

New truck lot to be built near Evanston to help with I-80 winter closures

Evanston is looking to build a lot for truckers who need a place to stay when I-80 shuts down because of weather.

Utah nurse indicted for alleged morphine use causing death of a patient

A Utah nurse is accused of dispensing morphine that resulted in a person's death last June.

Utah could become 'the Las Vegas of virtual weddings,' state senator says

A bill would codify much of Utah County's innovative online marriage policy that has streamlined services for locals and has resulted in thousands of international marriages.

What Utah's December employment data says about pandemic recovery, future outlook

Utah's December employment report is reflective of an economy that is holding its own and continually adding jobs. At the same time, it has also moderated as the year has gone on.

Cox signs first bill of session, pushing social media regulations back to October

Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday signed the first bill of the 2024 legislative session, which moves the effective date for Utah's social media regulations to Oct. 1.

2 snowmobilers rescued after falling through ice at Mantua Reservoir

Two snowmobilers were rescued Friday morning after falling through the ice at Mantua Reservoir.

Madonna is being sued for starting recent concerts over 2 hours late

Madonna is being called to task by a pair of ticketholders for exhibiting 'flippant difficulty' in starting her recent string of Brooklyn "Celebration Tour" concerts on time, court records show.

Utah man admits to trying to kill his Tinder date, then attacking 2nd woman

A Utah man has pleaded guilty to luring an 18-year-old woman he met on Tinder to a Bountiful park where he stabbed her repeatedly, then later stabbed another woman because she was "vulnerable."

Southern Utah man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl at party

A Washington County man is facing a charge of rape for allegedly assaulting a teen girl.

Have You Seen This? Zip-line designer fails miserably

Sending a full-grown man zipping directly into a car windshield will always result in shattered glass and a bruised bottom.

Mandatory recycling greenlit in Davis, Morgan counties

Two counties will roll out a bundled recycling and trash program for northern Utah cities, to streamline waste collection and avoid reaching capacity at the Davis landfill.

Transgender bathroom bill passes Utah House after tearful floor debate

The Utah House advanced a controversial bill Friday limiting bathroom access for transgender individuals in taxpayer-funded facilities, including schools, prisons and domestic violence shelters.

Utah House approves diversity, equity, inclusion bill; measure goes to Senate

The Utah House approved the proposal revamping diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the state's public universities on Friday, splitting along partisan lines.

Google unveils a new way to search

Google announced on Thursday two new AI tools that it says will make searching for things online "radically more helpful."

Grand jury indicts Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set in New Mexico

A grand jury indicted Alec Baldwin on an involuntary manslaughter charge Friday in a 2021 fatal shooting during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico, reviving a dormant case against the A-list actor.

Changing narratives: Collin Sexton's large impact on Jazz coach Will Hardy

Will Hardy has coached Collin Sexton hard. He's learned just as much from the energetic guard.

Lindon police partner with Hyundai dealership against thefts

The Hyundai Murdock of Lindon is partnering with Lindon police to host a mobile clinic where drivers can have their cars' anti-theft technology upgraded for free.

Victor Wembanyama's favorite author lives in Utah

The already beloved NBA rookie is a big Brandon Sanderson fan.

Newly opened micro-shelters may be part of the solution to Utah homeless crisis

In an effort to tackle the ongoing homelessness crisis in the state, Utah's Capitol Hill is set to address potential solutions. Part of that discussion will focus on an innovative pilot program that has garnered attention and support.

West Jordan officers were justified in killing gunman who injured officer, DA says

Two West Jordan police officers were legally justified when they shot and killed a man who had shot one of the officers in the leg in April, the Salt Lake County district attorney said Friday.

Utah sex offender with history of groping women arrested in Provo

A registered sex offender in Utah with a history of groping women is facing a new criminal charge accusing him of spending a lot of time in Utah County, even though his listed home is in Salt Lake County.

Team will evaluate hillside after massive rocks fall near mouth of Provo Canyon

A geotechnical team will evaluate a hillside near Provo Canyon's mouth after large chunks of rock fell next to U.S. Route 189 over the weekend. 

Sparks seen shooting from cargo plane before emergency landing in Miami

A witness saw sparks shooting from a cargo plane as it made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday.

40 years later, the mission of the Sundance Film Festival remains the same

A film festival that began in Salt Lake City in the late 1970s is celebrating its 40th year.

Online furniture retailer Wayfair to cut 1,650 jobs; shares jump

Wayfair said on Friday it would lay off 1,650 employees, or about 13% of its workforce, sending the company's shares up as much as 15%.

UDOT mechanics working hard to keep snowplow fleet on roads

After a series of storms hit northern Utah, dozens of Utah Department of Transportation snowplows are now in the shop needing repairs.

Utah churro company hosts memorial for 'death' of Costco churros

Dozens of people ate free churros Thursday night as part of a "churro memorial" to mourn the end of Costco selling twisted churros.

Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after scathing report

Families of the children and teachers killed in the Uvalde, Texas, school massacre are renewing demands for criminal charges after a scathing Justice Department report again laid bare numerous failures by police during one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history.

Sealed NASA capsule that landed in Utah finally opened. Here's what they found

NASA team members have been working for months to open a sealed capsule with space samples that landed in Utah in September 2023.

Behind the billboard: meet the business bringing color scriptures to life

To help members fall in love with their physical scriptures all over again, one Utah company is making bright, colorful scriptures for those who want to create a treasured keepsake.

1 injured in Salt Lake shooting

Police are searching for someone who shot and injured another person Friday morning. The victim was then dropped off at a Salt Lake convenience store.

Utah woman warns others after car catches fire days after oil change

A Salt Lake City woman is warning others to be careful where they get their oil changed as she believes a potential car shop mistake led to the vehicle bursting into flames.

Man accused of killing woman, living with body in Idaho Falls for 3 weeks

A 42-year-old Spokane man allegedly told police he killed a missing woman with ties to Bozeman, Montana. He reportedly lived with her body for three weeks.

Japan's SLIM mooncraft short on power after successful lunar landing

Japan became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but solar power issues threatened to cut short the nation's mission to prove a "precision" landing technology and revitalize a space program that has suffered setbacks.

Davis school officials retain Book of Mormon as lawmakers mull new rules on pulling library books

Davis School District officials have determined that the Book of Mormon and the Quran — challenged for their appropriateness on school library book shelves — may be retained.