Ex-USU football player arrested, accused of driving truck onto football field while impaired

A former Utah State University football player was arrested Tuesday morning and accused of driving his truck onto the USU football field while impaired.

Woman shot, injured in West Valley home

A woman was shot and injured Wednesday night inside a West Valley house, police said.

Longtime Piute County resident Irva Sudweeks celebrates 105th birthday with family

Irva Sudweeks celebrated her 105th birthday this past week, marking the occasion with dozens of her descendants and other family members.

Gov. Cox signs Utah's 'sovereignty bill.' Here's what it does

After some haggling and much consternation, a bill reiterating Utah's sovereignty in light of federal government actions has arrived on the desk of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Future Utah lawyers will be using NextGen Bar Exam beginning in 2028

The Utah Supreme Court has approved the NextGen Bar Exam for use by future Utah lawyers after July 2028, the Utah State Bar announced Wednesday.

Growth mindset: Gov. Cox commends Layton Construction CEO for entrepreneurship award

Layton Construction CEO David S. Layton accepted an award as MountainWest Capital Network's Entrepreneur of the Year. Gov. Spencer Cox took the stage to help the audience understand how impactful Layton and his company are to Utah's identity.

Utah could require device manufacturers to add content filters to phones, tablets for kids

A Utah lawmaker is proposing legislation that would force device manufacturers to enable obscenity content filters on devises used by minors.

US strikes multiple drones in Yemen, American official says

The United States struck up to 10 unmanned drones in Yemen that were preparing to launch, a U.S. official said late on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions from the war in Gaza spreading through the region.

BYU women fall to 2-7 in Big 12 play with loss to Kansas

Kailey Woolston poured in a career-high 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including six 3-pointers, and Lauren Gustin added 10 points and 10 rebounds for BYU.

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in February

Heroes dominate new titles on Disney Plus in February.

Xi Jinping promised Biden that China wouldn't interfere in 2024 election

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden that China would not interfere in the 2024 U.S. presidential election — an assurance reiterated by the Chinese foreign minister to Biden's national security adviser this past weekend

Utah family honoring native roots with coat drive to help remote community

A Utah family is honoring their Native American roots with a coat drive. They're collecting donations for the Navajo Nation in New Mexico.

3 killed in hangar collapse on grounds of Boise airport, officials say

Three people were killed and several more were injured when a hangar under construction collapsed at the Boise Airport on Wednesday, city officials announced late Wednesday.

Unsafe ice conditions keeping people off the lake at Echo State Park

Unsafe ice conditions at Echo State Park has kept people away from ice fishing.

Former UPS worker who dressed in company uniform accused of triple murder in home invasion

A Minnesota man accused of killing three people inside their Anoka County home was a former UPS worker who appeared to wear a company uniform as he carried out the fatal shootings Jan. 26, court records show.

Amid allegations U.N. employees were involved in Oct. 7 attacks, Rep. John Curtis proposes bill to hold U.N. accountable

Intelligence documents show that at least 12 employees from the United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency had involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks orchestrated by Hamas on Israel, according to multiple media reports.

Brand new deputy remembered as hero for saving girlfriend from icy reservoir

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is remembering new deputy Emaloni Takitoa Lutui as a hero after he died saving a woman from an icy reservoir.

Charges: Utahn found dead stole baby formula, CPAP masks to fund cars, trips, comic books

A Stansbury Park man found dead Tuesday from an apparent suicide had been charged with stealing materials from Intermountain Healthcare and selling them for $1.5 million over five years.

Legislature passes resolution supporting Utah's MLB bid; Portland reveals big plans

Utah's play to snag a Major League Baseball team received a boost from state lawmakers as the competition among cities heats up.

International travel to Utah: book it

What do you want out of your vacation? To see sites you won't find anywhere else? That's Utah, with our red rock mountains, twisting rivers, narrow slot canyons and a salt water lake — just to name a few.

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer during a rehearsal on a movie set in New Mexico.

Jeremy Best defense argues killings were due to alleged mental breakdown

The defense attorney for Jeremy Best, a man indicted for the murders of his wife, her unborn child, and their 10-month-old son, argues Best did not kill them out of malice but instead had a mental breakdown, court documents show.

Have You Seen This? The description of your car noise isn't as dumb as you think

Next time you have to describe that awful noise your car is making, don't feel too bad. Truth is you're actually spot on.

Will Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen repeat as an All-Star? It'll be hard in a stacked West

Lauri Markkanen's All-Star case comes down to a number's game.

Here's how 'Pineapple Express' is expected to impact Utah over next week

Remnants of a "Pineapple Express" are forecast to provide heavy snow across Utah's mountains between Thursday and early next week.

Study finds hearing aids could help you live longer

Hearing aids don't just help you hear better. They can actually help you live longer

EBay will pay $59M settlement over pill presses sold online

The e-commerce giant eBay will pay $59 million in a settlement with the Justice Department over thousands of pill press machines sold on the platform. Federal authorities say the machines can be used to manufacture counterfeit pills.

Man charged with practicing dentistry in Utah basement without license

A man who had experience in performing dental work in Peru but is not a licensed dentist in Utah is facing a criminal charge.

Split verdict in case involving crash that killed 2 cyclists in Washington

After six days of testimony and closing arguments in the trial of defendant Julie Ann Budge, the jury returned a split verdict.

Rep. Burgess Owens proposes higher ed reform bill to shift costs from taxpayers

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens introduced a bill Tuesday afternoon amending the application and review process for institutions of higher education that want to change ownership, or for a private institution that wants to become public.

Biden's job approval drops to 38% as border worries rise, poll finds

President Joe Biden's approval rating declined in January as Americans worried about the economy and immigration while the Democrat ramps up his reelection campaign, according to a poll released on Wednesday.

Utah's 'shed hunting' season to begin on time as deer conditions improve

Utah's shed hunting season will begin on time, after a lengthy delay last year, because of two key reasons: deer health and closer-to-normal winter conditions.

Gunnison substitute teacher accused of sexual conduct with teen student

A Utah woman has been arrested and accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual behavior with a 17-year-old boy she met while working as a substitute teacher at his high school.

Salt Lake shop owner says he was attacked by homeless woman in front of his store

A business owner said he was attacked by a homeless woman outside of his shop Tuesday as he called for a broader solution to ongoing problems downtown.

What Utahns say about Biden and Trump as people of faith

Compared to a national poll, Utahns' views differ on whether Biden, Trump and also Romney are people of faith.

Record number of travelers passed through Salt Lake airport last year

If the Salt Lake City International Airport seemed busier in 2023 than in years past, it's because it was. A record number of travelers made their way through the terminals last year.

As SLC eyes Olympics, expanded Rice-Eccles Stadium 'so much better now' to host

Unlike the last time the Winter Games made its way to the state, Rice-Eccles Stadium and the University of Utah campus is already well-equipped to host.

Trial begins for former Salt Lake officer charged with pinning man with his truck

Former Salt Lake police officer Thomas Caygle was present Tuesday for the first day of his trial. He is accused of driving drunk and pinning a man between two vehicles in December 2022.

Tech CEOs told 'you have blood on your hands' at Senate child safety hearing

The chief executives of social media companies Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord faced tough questions on their efforts to combat online child sexual exploitation at a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

KSL.com CSE high school hoops players of the week: ALA's Kannon Huntsman, Payson's Oaklie Jackman

Two under the radar players are in the spotlight in this week's KSL.com high school basketball players of the week, presented by Clean Simple Eats.

Republican House panel advances impeachment charges against border chief

A Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives panel early on Wednesday advanced impeachment charges against Democratic President Joe Biden's top border official, a near-unprecedented move that comes as political tensions around immigration ramp up.

Pay attention to waning confidence in higher education, says University of Utah president

The University of Utah and other public colleges and universities in Utah are feeling the effects of declining confidence in institutions of higher education nationwide.

Report says confidence in ranked choice voting could be improved through better data

Despite the rising popularity of ranked choice voting, there is still apprehension around the method.

Utah clinic's unique treatment for PTSD and anxiety is changing lives

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Mothers who reported abuse say Utah's family court system is failing their kids 

Custody battles can be messy and devastating to children. Judges are on the lookout for parents who manipulate their kids. But are they potentially putting kids in harm's way?

Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion, judge rules

A judge says Elon Musk must give up a compensation package awarded by Tesla's board of directors that is potentially worth more than $55 billion.

Alec Baldwin to be arraigned this week for 'Rust' movie-set shooting

Actor Alec Baldwin will be arraigned on Thursday in New Mexico after he was charged again with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal 2021 shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film "Rust," officials said on Tuesday.