'We've got work to do': Jazz get a chance to reset after trade deadline

Agree or disagree with the future-focused deadline decisions, the team still has to play out the rest of the year.

Statewide drive seeks to collect over 100,000 pounds of food for Utahns in need

The 38th annual Scouting for Food food drive in Utah kicked off Thursday. Participating partners hope they can collect over 100,000 pounds of food for donation to food banks and pantries all across the state.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to hear 'ghost gun' appeal

The Biden administration on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower-court ruling that would prevent it from regulating privately made firearms called "ghost guns" that are difficult for law enforcement to trace.

Man who was unsuccessful at probation now arrested in Salt Lake rape case

A man whose probation was terminated unsuccessfully less than a year ago has been arrested again and accused of raping a woman in downtown Salt Lake City.

New-look Jazz can't hang with Suns in first game after deadline deals

The new-look Jazz were routed 129-115 by the Phoenix Suns Thursday in a game Utah never led.

Man arrested at Utah airport baggage claim pleads guilty to arranging sex with 13-year-old

A man from Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to flying into Salt Lake City in order to meet up with a 13-year-old boy for sex.

Puka Nacua finishes 2nd to C.J. Stroud for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

The former BYU and Orem High standout's rookie record-setting season couldn't overtake the former No. 2 overall pick by the Houston Texans.

Driver sentenced in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian in southern Utah

A man who was arrested following a hit-and-run crash that left one pedestrian dead on Red Cliffs Drive in Washington, in Washington County, appeared for sentencing last week.

Runnin' Utes fight to 3OT finish, but No. 8 Wildcats pull away in 105-99 win

After playing to another draw in the second overtime period, Arizona eventually pulled away for a 105-99 win in triple overtime, snapping Utah's 12-0 undefeated home record this season.

Church of Jesus Christ, World Food Programme announce joint funding of Caribbean response center

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the World Food Programme celebrated 10 years of partnership by funding an emergency response hub in the Caribbean.

Rep. John Curtis: Fentanyl threat makes US-Mexico border security issue so significant to Utah

U.S. Rep. John Curtis, of Utah, traveled with 12 other GOP U.S. House members to the border in Arizona for a field hearing as clamoring intensifies for action to stem inflows of undocumented immigrants.

After escaping North Korea, human rights activist Yeonmi Park says she found freedom, God

As a 13-year-old, Yeonmi Park escaped across the North Korean border into China, before eventually making her way to South Korea. Park, now 30, spoke to an audience of 400 at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Compass Minerals ends its lithium project to tap minerals in the Great Salt Lake

Compass Minerals has ended its plans to tap the Great Salt Lake for lithium, an ambitious initiative meant to serve the growing market for lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars.

Utah committee declines to make decision on state flag 'do-over' bill

A Utah House committee declined to weigh in on a bill that would repeal the new state flag design that was created last year.

Is this when Utah could get an MLB team? Commissioner offers expansion timelines

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred offered a bit of a broad timeline of when he would like the league to add two new teams.

Rep. Blake Moore calls for border solutions during meeting with Utah lawmakers

Rep. Blake Moore explained his position on a bipartisan immigration bill that recently failed in the Senate during a meeting with Utah House Democrats.

Provo man, who 'just kept shooting' his neighbor on front porch, pleads guilty to murder

Hunter Lamoreaux pleaded guilty to murder Thursday, after shooting and killing his neighbor Gregory Shaffer because "he did not feel the victim deserved custody of his children," according to police.

It's not all about hearts and chocolates — Clearfield holds unorthodox Valentine's Day fundraiser

Come Feb. 14, the city will toss pieces of paper with the names of loathed exes down the sewer at $5 a pop to benefit the Clearfield Youth Commission.

Biden's memory is 'hazy' and 'poor,' says a special counsel's report

The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel's report investigating his possession of classified documents.

Southern Utah man charged with hitting man with his car after argument

A Beaver County man has been charged with attempted murder and accused of intentionally hitting another man with his car earlier this week.

Bill would consider victims' needs when student offenders go back to school

A new bill would take victims' perspectives into account when reintegrating student offenders back into the school setting.

Why everyday Utahns are endorsing John Curtis

After several conversations with those closest to him, John Curtis realized running for the Senate was an opportunity to be of even greater service.

Senate advances $95B Ukraine, Israel aid bill after failed border deal

A $95 billion bill that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday after Republicans blocked compromise legislation that included a long-sought overhaul of immigration policy.

Analyzing the Utah Jazz's trade deadline deals

The Utah Jazz are once again using the NBA trade deadline to facilitate a midseason backslide. But what do the deals mean in the bigger picture?

Davis County principal calls on parents to track down cyberbully on TikTok

An elementary principal in the Davis School District is asking all parents of sixth grade students to help track down and stop a cyberbully.

Biden mishandled documents, but no criminal charges, US special counsel says

President Joe Biden took classified information about the U.S. war in Afghanistan and other national security matters when he left the vice presidency in 2017, but he will not face criminal charges, a U.S. special counsel report released Thursday said.

Lawmakers considering impeachment of school board member Cline over controversial post

Some Utah lawmakers and LGBTQ advocates condemned a social media post from a State School Board member that implied a high school athlete was transgender.

The Paris Olympics medals are made with pieces of the Eiffel Tower

When they make history at the Paris Games, Olympic medalists will take a bit of France and its history home, too.

New food bank helping San Juan County and Navajo Nation is now open

In southern Utah, a new food bank supporting San Juan County and Navajo Nation is officially open.

Flu cases rising in some parts of the country

We're just partway through winter, which means we're partway through the flu and cold season. But influenza's toll depends on where you live.

'Wicked' musical to return to SLC

Broadway at the Eccles has announced the popular Broadway musical will return to Salt Lake City for the 2024/2025 season.

Go north to Snowbasin with your Ikon Pass this season

Here are just a few reasons to take your IKON Pass up north to experience one of Utah's greatest treasures.

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

The Federal Communications Commission is outlawing robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence.

Where do religious leaders stand on sports betting?

Americans are expected to bet more than $23 billion on this weekend's Super Bowl.

Woman with wanted fugitive tries to escape by hitting police vehicles

A woman is accused of damaging three unmarked vehicles from the U.S. Marshals Service in West Valley on Wednesday while trying to avoid being arrested.

Man arrested in connection with 'friendly fire' killing in Salt Lake City

A second man has been arrested and accused of firing multiple rounds at an occupied house in January. One man died in that shooting and police say the victim was one of four gunmen and was hit by one of the other three.

Utah lawmakers eye changes to first-time homebuyer program

Lawmakers took the first step Wednesday to adjust some of the rules on Utah's new first-time homebuyer program, which they hope will put more people into homes of their own.

Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription

Google on Thursday renamed its Bard chatbot after the new artificial intelligence that is powering it, called Gemini, and said consumers can pay for better reasoning capabilities as it vies with Microsoft to win subscriptions.

Trade deadline: Jazz deal Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji to Toronto

The Jazz sent veteran big man Kelly Olynyk and second-year wing Ochai Agbaji to Toronto in exchange for guard Kira Lewis, veteran wing Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick.

Sandy man faces federal charge accusing him of damaging memorial at National Gallery of Art

A man from Sandy was indicted Tuesday on accusations of damaging a memorial for African American Civil War soldiers at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Trump ballot disqualification bid gets skeptical Supreme Court reception

Donald Trump appeared to be headed for a big legal victory at the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices on Thursday signaled their readiness to reject a judicial decision kicking the former president off the ballot in Colorado.

Man accused of stealing car out of impound lot shot by police in South Salt Lake

A man was shot and injured by Utah County police officers Wednesday night in South Salt Lake. The officers were looking for a car stolen from an impound lot in American Fork.

Man sentenced to prison for murder in 2017 Magna shooting that took the life of a teenager

Javier Saldana-Ibarra was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for murder with a gang enhancement after the family of 17-year-old William Ryan talked about their loss.

Cache Valley man fends off cougar attack with snowboard

A Cache Valley snowboarder says he came face-to-face with a mountain lion and ended up in a fight for his life.

Driver arrested after crashing into I-15 median following high-speed police chase in southern Utah

A driver was arrested Tuesday following a high-speed police chase that ended when he crashed his vehicle on I-15 in Iron County.

5 Marines aboard helicopter that went down outside San Diego are confirmed dead, military says

The military says U.S. Marines aboard a helicopter that went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego are confirmed dead.

Could a new $100M pipeline help the Great Salt Lake and birds?

A partnership proposed by Ogden, with the state of Utah, has the potential to save millions of gallons of water per day, ensure a reliable supply of culinary water and help the Great Salt Lake — tackling an avian nightmare that plays out each summer.