The story behind the Utah Jazz's elite social media troll job

Utah assistant coach Sean Sheldon strolled out onto the Delta Center court for pre-game warmups with an interesting shirt Sunday.

'We should all be concerned': Gov. Cox details trip to US-Mexico border

After a trip to the southern border with 14 other Republican governors, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox detailed his experience in Texas, calling the border crisis a public safety issue.

Iron County jail becomes 1st in Utah to adopt IGNITE inmate education program

Iron County Sheriff's Office has officially adopted a new educational initiative known as IGNITE, which is designed to help inmates acquire useful skills that will prepare them for meaningful employment after they are released from jail.

The state of homelessness in Utah's 'happy valley'

Homelessness can be apparent in cities like Salt Lake City, where the unsheltered are more visible. In Provo, few can be seen wandering the streets or sleeping in public places.

Dust-up 'sparked everybody,' ignited playoff-like atmosphere in Jazz's comeback win over Bucks

With 11 minutes remaining in the game, the Jazz trailed the Bucks by 14. They won the game going away 123-108.

Locals in the Pro Bowl: Jaylon Johnson helps seal NFC win, but his contract takes spotlight

The former University of Utah cornerback who just finished his fourth season with the Chicago Bears broke up C.J. Stroud's pass attempt to Keenan Allen, forcing a turnover on downs with four seconds remaining to help the NFC win.

How lifting weights prevents osteoporosis, builds bone density

Lots of folks lift weights to build muscles and tone their bodies. But lifting is also a bone builder that can minimize the risk of breaks because of osteoporosis.

Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as women rule music's top honors

Pop superstar Taylor Swift set another music industry record on Sunday, winning the Grammy award for album of the year for an unprecedented fourth time in an honor roll dominated by women.

You may be eating 'predigested' food. Here's what that means

Why do many people overeat chips, cereals, cakes, puddings and other ultraprocessed foods despite knowing those foods may not be healthy?

The uphill battle for American workers and the push for the Retirement Savings for Americans Act

Having enough savings to be capable of retiring someday may be turning into a pipe dream for many Americans. The amount of savings Americans think they need to retire comfortably rises each year, with the latest amount being $1.8 million, according to a Charles Schwab survey.

The Utah-born shake that's reshaping bodies coast to coast

Joel Bikman and his scientist brother, the co-founders of an innovative new health and weight loss company, are using the latest science to help set the record straight to help people get much healthier.

Utah bill would expand the scope of warnings on pornographic materials

A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill to increase the scope of requirements to put warning labels on pornographic material.

Salt Lake police arrest parole fugitive accused of fleeing traffic stop, crashing into building

Salt Lake City police say they arrested a 33-year-old parole fugitive early Sunday morning after he drove away from a traffic stop and nearly ran over an officer before crashing into a building.

Only the beginning: Atmospheric river pounds California and knocks out power for 750,000

Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds pounded much of California on Sunday, knocking out power for 750,000 customers and threatening serious floods as forecasters expect the storm to stall over major cities for the next day or two.

Puzzle maker visits Springville seniors who completed his 60,000-piece puzzle

A group of Springville seniors got to meet with puzzle maker and artist Eric Dowdle after they completed a 60,000-piece puzzle he designed.

New vaccines are 54% effective against symptomatic COVID, CDC says

The latest round of COVID-19 boosters is about 54% effective in preventing symptomatic infection in those with normal immune systems, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pili guides No. 20 Utah women past Washington State 73-61

Alissa Pili scored 15 points to lead five players in double figures and No. 20 Utah took over in the fourth quarter to beat Washington State 73-61.

Have You Seen This? The problem with female turtles taking over this Australian island

Recent climate change-driven impacts are threatening Raine Island and the wildlife that depends on it, including the longest-known turtle breeding colony in the world.

Ballet West's 'Swan Lake' prepares to take the stage

Ballet West's "Swan Lake" promises enchantment, mesmerizing movement and a love story that transports audiences from the bleakness of winter.

Utah advocate says labor trafficking getting more attention, more victims stepping forward

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has made fighting trafficking a priority and recent cases in northern Utah bring the issue to the fore.

As companies abandon phones, customers are being mis-connected

Get Gephardt has reported that customers don't always find the correct phone numbers online for a business

Nikki Haley's newest pitch: Trump, Biden are 'grumpy old men'

Nikki Haley trotted out a new attack line this week, one that she can tee up equally for Donald Trump and President Joe Biden: calling them old.

Russian cosmonaut sets record for most time in space — more than 878 days

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko on Sunday set a world record for total time spent in space, surpassing his compatriot Gennady Padalka who logged more than 878 days in orbit, Russia's space corporation said.

It's been 2 months since Celeste Maloy was sworn into Congress. Here's what she's been up to

Rep. Celeste Maloy was sworn into Congress a little over two months ago, and she's still getting use to life as a lawmaker.

Senators release a $118B package that pairs border policies with aid for Ukraine and Israel

Senators have released a highly anticipated bill that pairs border enforcement policy with wartime aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.

Forest fires rage on in central Chile, killing at least 64

Firefighters wrestled Sunday with massive forest fires that broke out in central Chile two days earlier, as officials extended curfews in cities most heavily affected by the blazes and said at least 64 people were killed.

US judge won't shield Yelp from Texas lawsuit over crisis pregnancy center notices

A California federal judge has refused to shield Yelp from a lawsuit by the state of Texas accusing it of posting misleading notices about crisis pregnancy centers on its online review site.

Man who kept his promise to keep stealing is among group no one wants to deal with, DA says

Salt Lake County is looking to new efforts to address the problem of chronic offenders, like a man who promised police in 2022 he'd keep stealing and has apparently kept his promise.

Retired Idaho man builds cat shelters out of political campaign signs

An Idaho man has found a way to use the campaign signs of political candidates to help stray cats stay warm during the winter.

After two Ogden hot pots rescues, fire department warns people to 'stay away'

The Ogden Fire Department has warned visitors to stay away from the Ogden hot pots after a series of injuries.

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.

Doctors speak about benefits of robotic surgery, as the first single-port robot is used in Utah

Going through surgery can be scary and have a big impact on the patient's daily life, but the use of surgical robots like the new DaVinci SP at Huntsman Cancer Institute is helping improve some of the negative aspects of surgery.