Officials identify pilots who died in Grand County plane crash

Officials announced the identities of the two pilots who died in a plane crash in Grand County last week.

Fed signals 'patience' on rate cuts as data disappoints

A week of disappointing U.S. economic data, including stronger-than-expected inflation and weakening spending, has Federal Reserve policymakers doubling down on their wait-and-see approach to interest rate cuts this year, but not discouraged.

Bill requiring removal of school library books deemed pornographic by 3 districts close to passage

The Utah Senate passed legislation Friday that calls for the removal of school library books from collections statewide if three school districts or two school districts and five charter schools determine the materials are pornographic or indecent.

All-Star Friday: BYU's Nacua soars in Celeb game; Kessler, George face off in Rising Stars

Walker Kessler jumped and Puka Nacua soared Friday in Indianapolis.

Sen. Mitt Romney on why he's sponsoring a bill to help curb harm from teen social media usage

As state and national lawmakers reckon with the impact of social media on teens, Sen. Mitt Romney has co-sponsored a bill aimed at protecting children from online harm.

Russia attempting nuclear space weapon to destroy satellites with energy wave, sources say

Russia is trying to develop a nuclear space weapon that would destroy satellites by creating a massive energy wave when detonated, potentially crippling a vast swath of the commercial and government satellites.

Dasia Young hits buzzer-beating layup to lift No. 22 Utes over No. 8 Buffaloes

It's safe to assume No. 22 Utah wanted some revenge against No. 8 Colorado Friday night.

2 Utahns sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, 10 nationwide

Ten people, including two in Utah, have been sickened by E. coli in a multistate outbreak linked to raw milk cheese, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a food safety alert on Friday.

Man sentenced to prison for killing 1 while firing at least 12 shots outside South Jordan party

Anthony Dominic Rendon was sentenced to at least 18 years in prison on Thursday for fatally shooting Kelly Glaubensklee, 19, during a confrontation between two groups outside a Salt Lake City house where a party was being held in the early morning on June 6, 2021.

Kasha Rigby, pioneering skier who lived and skied in Utah, dies in Kosovo avalanche

Skier Kasha Rigby's death, reported by numerous news outlets, has caused a strong outpouring among friends and others in the ski community.

Has BYU women's basketball turned a corner with 3-game win streak?

What a difference two weeks can make?

Springville swim coach arrested, accused of touching teens as 'initiation,' police say

Jordan Shae Fassett, a swim coach in the Nebo School District, has been arrested after police say multiple allegations of sexual assault were made by former players and coaches.

Maine gunman said reservists were scared because he was 'capable' of doing something

An Army reservist responsible for Maine's deadliest mass shooting told state police in New York before his hospitalization last summer that fellow soldiers were worried about him because he was "gonna do something."

Man charged in chase that led to Utah trooper's fall off bridge

Sammy Swickey faces two counts of failure to respond to officers while Utah Highway Patrol trooper Steve Myer remains hospitalized, facing a long recovery.

Jeep Grand Cherokee: Still a favorite at 30

The Jeep has been synonymous with go-anywhere versatility since the 1940s when it was first developed for military use. Now in its fifth generation, the Grand Cherokee model has remained a favorite for its abilities and value in the mid-sized SUV segment.

Utah House approves bill giving clergy legal protections for voluntarily reporting child abuse

The Utah House of Representatives approved a bill to provide legal protection to clergy who voluntarily report ongoing child abuse or neglect they learn of through confession.

Don't look now but gas prices are rising fast

Gasoline prices are moving swiftly higher across the country.

'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz rising up the NASCAR racing ladder

Actor Frankie Muniz will try to make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 35 Ford for Joey Gase Racing at Daytona International Speedway. Muniz finished fourth in the entry-level ARCA Series last year.

Getting from A to B: A look ahead at road construction projects in Washington County

Multiple road and related projects were showcased at the annual Dixie Regional Transportation Expo held Tuesday. There are many continuing projects and some new ones on the horizon, with others set to wrap up sometime this year

Have You Seen This? Ice bomb creates beautiful pattern on frozen river

Throwing large chunks of ice from high places has been a human pastime since the Stone Age. But this guy has taken it to a whole new level.

Utah House committee approves Ten Commandments bill despite constitutional concerns

A Utah lawmaker is no longer pushing for public schools to display a copy of the Ten Commandments but wants to add other biblical precepts and the Magna Carta to the curriculum.

Cox calls end of diversity, equity and inclusion a 'positive vision' for struggling students in Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox spoke about his decision to sign legislation banning "discriminatory" DEI practices in public entities and expanding race-neutral student success resources at universities.

Big 12 has been league of home court advantages. Can BYU take one from Oklahoma State?

In all, home teams are 48-19 since the start of Big 12 play, led by undefeated teams in Iowa State (5-0), Houston (5-0) and Kansas (6-0).

Headlights are blinding us. Here's why it's mostly an American problem

Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, bathing the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding other drivers.

Utah passes new bill to define personhood amid environmentalist pushback

Utah lawmakers passed a bill Thursday that prohibits the use of legal personhood in cases involving many nonhuman entities.

NASA's final tally shows spacecraft returned double the amount of asteroid rubble

NASA finally has counted up all the asteroid samples returned by a spacecraft last fall. And it's double the rubble goal.

Vandals damage several Grantsville City Cemetery headstones

Residents are upset, hurt and wondering who vandalized several historic headstones in the Grantsville cemetery.

Utah treasure hunt with $50,000 in prizes seeks fortune seekers, business sponsors

If you think you can answer a few questions correctly, and if you want to learn more about your local community, this might be the easiest money you ever make.

Meet the man who takes us into the world of champions

Jeff Benedict's story of 'The Dynasty' is now a docuseries that debuts this week.

Nike to cut about 2% of jobs to lower costs as demand weakens

Nike will cut about 2% of its total workforce, or more than 1,600 jobs, the sportswear giant said late on Thursday to lower expenses as demand for its shoes and sneakers comes under pressure.

Taylor Swift gives $100K to the family of woman killed in Chiefs parade shooting

Taylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade.

Bus drivers, administrators ask UDOT for help with highway speeds in Cache County

Highway speeds near one Cache Valley School are drawing concern from both administrators and bus drivers. Now they're turning to the Utah Department of Transportation for help.

Utah's lemon law: Why the rules could leave you in a financial squeeze

Golf carts, side-by-sides and other recreational vehicles can cost well over $10,000. But if you end up with a lemon, Utah's law may leave you with a sour taste in your mouth.

New York man sentenced to probation after being caught at border with pythons in his pants

Federal prosecutors say a New York City man who admitted to smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants through a U.S.-Canadian border crossing was sentenced to a year of probation and fined $5,000.

Why 2 Utah Jazz players have pro wrestling action figures in their lockers

Utah Jazz guards Collin Sexton and Kris Dunn have professional wrestling action figures prominently displayed in their lockers at the Delta Center.

Police: Man flees during attempted arrest in Taylorsville, crashes at 6200 South and 1300 West

A suspected parole fugitive fled U.S. Marshals and Taylorsville police in his car early Friday as they attempted to detain him, ultimately crashing into another vehicle.

Sen. Mitt Romney weighs in on Biden's age, competency

Sen. Mitt Romney Thursday decried the lack of productivity in Washington, while also defending President Joe Biden against claims he is not mentally fit for office.

Chopper pilot describes rescue mission for trooper who fell 50 feet

The chief pilot for Utah's Department of Public Safety helicopters took swift action during Tuesday morning's police chase.

US Marshals, Sandy police involved in standoff with fugitive

A fugitive barricaded themselves into a Sandy home Thursday evening as federal authorities were pursuing the individual, resulting in a standoff.

Biden says 'Putin and his thugs' caused death of Putin foe Alexei Navalny

President Joe Biden on Friday blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for Alexei Navalny's death, saying he was "not surprised" but "outraged" by the opposition leader's passing.

2 juveniles charged in mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade

Authorities say two juveniles have been charged with crimes connected to the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally.

Florida deputy mistakes falling acorn for gunshot, fires into patrol car with Black man inside

A Florida sheriff's deputy mistook the sound of an acorn hitting his patrol vehicle's roof for a gunshot and fired multiple times at the SUV where a handcuffed Black man was sitting in the backseat on Nov. 12, 2022, officials said.

$8M romance scheme used Utah money transmitters, federal indictment says

Seven people are facing federal charges accusing them of causing victims $8 million in losses through a romance scam that used money transmitters in Utah.

Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million, will be barred from NY business for 3 years, judge rules

Donald Trump must pay $354.9 million in penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth to dupe lenders, a New York judge ruled on Friday, handing the former president another legal setback in a civil case that imperils his real estate empire.

Utah revenue growth 'pretty flat' but tax cut may still be coming

It doesn't look like Utah lawmakers are going to have extra money to spend this session, but a tax cut is still a priority for Republican leaders.