Salt Lake Film Society's short film nominated for Oscar

Salt Lake Film Society announced Tuesday it received an Oscar nomination for its short film "Ninety-Five Senses."

Utah committee gives OK to new rules guiding removal of books from school libraries

HB29 would amend the controversial "sensitive materials" guidelines approved in 2022, which spurred a flurry of book removals from school libraries statewide.

Salt Lake County mayor praises economy, parks, residents in State of the County address

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson expressed gratitude for the strength of the economy, the expansion of parks and the exciting future the county has in her State of the County address Tuesday.

Foothills Elementary honors longtime custodian on journey to US citizenship

The Foothills Elementary School community came together to celebrate the remarkable journey of their longtime custodian, Favio Gonzalez, and his wife Monday.

No. 21 BYU can't complete comeback, lose 2nd straight to No. 4 Houston

Noah Waterman had 17 points with three rebounds to lead BYU, and Jaxson Robinson added 10 points, four assists and three boards.

Man killed Tuesday by impaired driver remembered as 'remarkable' by family

The family of a man killed in a crash Tuesday by a woman arrested for investigation of drunk driving remembered him Friday as a "remarkable" man who touched many lives.

Bringing home the bacon: 5 tech startups battle for a chance to win $100K

Five CEOs took turns pitching their startups Monday to a panel of judges in Salt Lake City for the chance to win $100,000 as part of Utah Tech Week's second-annual pitch competition.

Las Vegas-to-California high-speed electric rail project gets OK for $2.5B more in bonds

A proposed high-speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Southern California got another boost on Tuesday with more federal funding.

'We're just not playing hard enough': How the Jazz regain form after 3-game skid

It was an easy night in the Big Easy for the New Orleans Pelicans as they routed the Jazz 153-124. It was the most points the Jazz have given up in a game this season.

Park City native enjoys huge weekend at speedskating competition

A Park City native, who earned a bronze medal in speedskating during the 2022 Beijing Olympics, earned gold during the Four Continents Speedskating Competition this past weekend at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns.

2nd man arrested in Fashion Place Mall shooting has ties to previous homicide

Charges were filed Tuesday against a man accused of firing multiple rounds outside Fashion Place Mall. Police say the man was hanging out with others linked to an unrelated homicide investigation. One of those men was arrested Wednesday.

Volunteers needed in Salt Lake County for annual homeless survey

The Utah Office of Homeless Services has put out a call for volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time Count, a survey providing a single-night assessment of homelessness in Utah.

Incontinence shouldn't be normal. Here's a noninvasive way to help

If you've tried everything from Kegels to eating more fiber and nothing is helping with incontinence, this treatment may help.

Utah Rep. John Curtis kicks off campaign for Romney's Senate seat

Utah Rep. John Curtis laid out some priorities Monday night as part of a kick-off for his run for the U.S. senate.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own

Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned "The Rock." That will change under a new agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Parents concerned about sending students back to school after carbon monoxide exposures

Some families at Canyon View Middle School said they haven't yet decided if they will send their student back to school Wednesday when in-person classes resume after carbon monoxide concerns closed the school for two days.

What is a person? Here's why Utah is considering a new bill to define it

A Utah House committee voted to advance a bill that defines personhood in the state, but environmentalists say it could impact efforts to save the Great Salt Lake.

Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts a meeting of 50 allies

The United States is out of money for Ukraine right now and is unable to send the ammunition and missiles that the government in Kyiv needs to fend off Russia's invasion. The U.S. aid is caught up in domestic politics.

Former Westminster University president dead at 79

Westminster University announced that its former president, Michael Bassis, died Tuesday surrounded by his daughters in Springfield, Virginia.

Have You Seen This? After record rookie season, Puka Nacua sending Air Force vet to Super Bowl

Puka Nacua isn't done yet after a record-setting rookie season in the NFL.

Body of woman found near Fremont River in southern Utah

Search crews looking for a person missing since late December found the body of a woman in Wayne County over the weekend.

Frontier to add new nonstop routes at 38 airports, including 3 new Salt Lake flights

Frontier Airlines is planning a massive increase in service this year, including new nonstop service that will bolster Salt Lake City's connection to three U.S. cities.

Sen. Mike Lee co-sponsors bill giving journalists protection from feds

The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, or PRESS Act, co-sponsored by Utah Sen. Mike Lee, passed unanimously in the House last Saturday and will move to a vote in the Senate.

Rossi refuses to show up to initial Utah County hearing on rape charge

A man extradited from Scotland to face rape charges in Utah, whose odd behavior has garnered international headlines, declined to show up for court on Tuesday.

Turkey approves Sweden's NATO membership bid after long delay

Turkey's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Tuesday following more than four hours of debate, clearing the biggest remaining hurdle to expanding the Western military alliance after 20 months of delays.

Charles Osgood, CBS host on TV and radio and network's poet-in-residence, has died at 91

Charles Osgood, who anchored "CBS Sunday Morning" for more than two decades, hosted the long-running radio program "The Osgood File" and was referred to as CBS News' poet-in-residence, has died. He was 91.

First responders warn of ice-related accidents when the temperatures rise

First responders say ice is becoming an unexpected danger for hikers and other recreationists in Utah.

Should the deadline for by-mail ballots be changed? Here's what happened to one proposal

A bill requiring mail-in ballots to be in the hands of election officials before the polls close on Election Day in order to be counted was put on hold Monday by a legislative committee.

Alligator found totally submerged in frozen water – still alive with heart barely beating

It was so cold in Texas last week that an alligator at a rescue center was found completely stuck under a frozen pond — but still breathing with a barely beating heart.

7 fun Utah Valley spots where you can escape the winter cold

For those who prefer to stay away from the snow, there are a lot of fun indoor spots in Utah Valley to check out.

C.S. Lewis said to read the old books. Here's why

It's old books — from Shakespeare to scripture — that can help us escape the paradigms and mistakes of our age.

Attorneys for death row inmate call for competency exam, say Menzies has dementia

Attorneys for death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies have requested a competency examination, claiming he now has dementia and executing him would be unconstitutional.

14 pounds of meth seized in southern Utah traffic stop

A minor traffic violation for failing to yield resulted in a large drug bust over the weekend.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU can ride Big 12 coattails into NCAA Tournament

Thanks to a strong nonconference record, highlighted by wins over San Diego State and current Pac-12 co-leader Arizona State, the Cougars require only moderate success in the Big 12.

Utah family devastated after high school senior killed in tubing accident

Kirsten Beagley, 18, was tubing with her friends Saturday at a popular sledding hill at the Cleveland Reservoir area of Huntington Canyon when her tube went onto the road.

West Valley amphitheater gets a new name after USANA's 20-year sponsorship ends

A popular outdoor venue in Salt Lake County has a new name.

There's a Utah House bill for those auto-renewal subscriptions you may have forgotten

A bill discussed in a committee meeting wants to help you better handle subscriptions that come with auto-renewal contracts or free trial periods.

2 suspected drug dealers arrested in Cedar City raid; dozens of guns, $8K in cash also seized

Two suspected drug dealers were arrested in Cedar City Friday night after agents with the Iron/Garfield/Beaver Narcotics Task Force served a search warrant on their residence.

Trump wins New Hampshire primary election; Haley vows to fight on

Donald Trump won New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary election on Tuesday, Edison Research projected, moving closer to a likely November rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden even as his only remaining rival, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, vowed to soldier on.

Local woman changes her life with 100-pound weight loss: Here is her secret

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Utah homicides, including police shootings, up significantly in 2023

In Utah, 94 people died as a result of homicide during 2023, including 20 who were killed by police officers. Guns were used in more than three-fourths of those deaths.

Grim tally: A look at each of Utah's homicide victims of 2023

These are the faces and stories of Utah's 2023 homicide victims.

A mother and her newborn are recovering after a house fire Sunday

A Lehi mother and her newborn baby are recovering after a fire destroyed most of their belongings Sunday.

'Oppenheimer' dominates Oscar nominations; Gerwig passed over for best director

After a tumultuous movie year marred by strikes and work stoppages, the Academy Awards showered nominations Tuesday on Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic, "Oppenheimer," which came away with a leading 13 nominations.

'I felt the mountain move.' Pocatello man buried in avalanche lives to tell his story

A Pocatello man who miraculously survived being caught in an avalanche over the weekend is hoping his story will bring awareness to other snowmobilers.