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'I was lucky': Former aviator, sheriff's deputy and veteran of 3 wars turns 100 in St. George

02/21/2024 10:28pm
Wally Humphreys, a St. George resident since 1993, is an American World War II hero who made it to his 100th birthday.

'No moral victories': TCU outclasses BYU women in second straight home loss

02/21/2024 10:22pm
Aaliyah Roberson poured in a career-high 23 points and 13 rebounds as TCU handed BYU a second consecutive home loss, 68-58 Wednesday night in the Marriott Center.

An MLB stadium in Salt Lake City would cost taxpayers at least $900M

02/21/2024 10:04pm
State lawmakers will consider creating a board with taxing authority to generate at least $900 million for construction of a Major League Baseball stadium in the Fairpark neighborhood as part of a massive mixed-use development.

Warrant issued for Sandy man accused of stabbing estranged wife

02/21/2024 9:36pm
A Sandy man has been charged with attempted murder and accused of beating and stabbing his estranged wife multiple times on Valentine's Day.

Famous fossil is really just paint, rocks and a couple of bones, researchers say

02/21/2024 9:08pm
A 280 million-year-old fossil thought to be a well-preserved specimen of an ancient reptile is largely a forgery, according to new research.

Sandy man charged with shooting family member with BB gun, then killing his dog

02/21/2024 8:50pm
A family fight resulted in a man shooting his uncle in the face with a BB gun and setting a fire that killed his uncle's dog, according to police.

Why these Salt Lake residents are split on proposed Utes baseball stadium deal

02/21/2024 8:32pm
The Salt Lake City Council opted to not make a decision yet on a public benefits analysis required before the city can reach a deal with the University of Utah on a new baseball stadium.

Second-half surge not enough for RSL in 2-0 loss in Miami to open season

02/21/2024 8:09pm
While Messi didn't score in the first game of his first full season in MLS, he assisted on the eventual game-winner by Robert Taylor in the 39th minute

From a yellow jersey plea to money ball woes, Markkanen reflects on 3-point contest choices

02/21/2024 8:07pm
Lauri Markkanen was looking to appear a bit more bright at All-Star Weekend ... literally.

Utah lawmakers don't want calendars of elected officials' made public

02/21/2024 8:03pm
Utah lawmakers are stepping in to make it so the public doesn't get to see the record of how officials spend their time.

US senators say it is 'urgent' for Hezbollah-Israel war to de-escalate soon

02/21/2024 7:35pm
The Israeli military and Hezbollah have a window to de-escalate tensions along Lebanon's southern border before a possible Israeli military offensive against the Lebanese armed group, two Democratic U.S. senators told Reuters on Wednesday.

Utah-based UTOPIA Fiber had record growth in 2023, new numbers show

02/21/2024 7:03pm
Utah-based UTOPIA Fiber on Tuesday released 2023 numbers that signify a record number of buildouts and growth for the community-owned internet network.

Utahns 45 and older report dramatic health results by following these simple rules

02/21/2024 7:00pm - SPONSORED
As a nation, there's no denying that Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Registered sex offender charged with trying to lure child away from playground

02/21/2024 6:31pm
A registered sex offender from Taylorsville was charged Wednesday with trying to lure a 3-year-old girl away from an apartment complex playground to his car.

Sen. Mike Lee, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss discuss why bureaucracies have got to go

02/21/2024 6:05pm
With flags from the United States and United Kingdom behind him, former Gov. Gary Herbert welcomed two speakers from either side of the pond to Utah Valley University Tuesday for a conversation about why they believe limited government is critical for the future.

Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie reach a settlement in emotional distress lawsuit, attorney says

02/21/2024 5:32pm
The families of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a settlement in a lawsuit, an attorney for the Laundries said, after Petito's parents claimed the Laundries knew their son killed his fiancée during a cross-country road trip but intentionally withheld that information.

London comedy musical spoofing Gwyneth Paltrow court case is coming to Utah

02/21/2024 5:04pm
A London comedy musical spoofing last year's infamous Gwyneth Paltrow Utah court case is making its American debut in Park City.

Private US moon lander reaches lunar orbit ahead of touchdown attempt

02/21/2024 4:31pm
A moon lander reached lunar orbit on Wednesday, heading for an attempt at the first U.S. touchdown on Earth's nearest celestial neighbor in more than 50 years, and the first ever by a private spacecraft.

Utah couple charged with taping kitten in sandwich container

02/21/2024 4:04pm
A Utah couple arrested in December after a kitten was found taped inside a sandwich container is now facing criminal charges.

Have You Seen This? Dashcam shows airplane landing on busy highway

02/21/2024 3:33pm
A motorist says it looked like a scene from a movie when a small plane made an emergency landing along a highway in New York.

3rd man accused of having sex with teen he met on sugar daddy website

02/21/2024 2:53pm
The Utah Attorney General's Office has charged a third man with engaging in sexual activity with a 17-year-old girl he met on a sugar daddy website.

Northern Utah school district apologizes for 'wrong call' after not issuing a start delay

02/21/2024 2:22pm
Cache County school district officials issued an apology Wednesday for not delaying the start of schools after over a half-foot of snow fell on roads across the Cache Valley.

Varda capsule has successful landing in Utah desert in historic first

02/21/2024 1:58pm
A small capsule touched down in Utah's west desert on Wednesday, bringing with it important data collected in space by a California-based company.

Intoxicated woman in fatal '22 crash was going 98 mph in 35 mph zone, charges say

02/21/2024 1:40pm
A West Valley woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of driving nearly 100 mph and intoxicated when she smashed into another vehicle, killing the passenger.

Lori Vallow Daybell appears in Arizona court, asks to skip next hearing

02/21/2024 1:06pm
Lori Vallow Daybell walked into a Maricopa County Courtroom smiling Wednesday morning and asked for permission to not appear at her next hearing.

West Valley man charged with having 9 jars of explosive materials in his car

02/21/2024 12:41pm
A West Valley man who police say forced two downtown Salt Lake businesses to evacuate is now charged with having nine mason jars with explosive materials in his car.

What is the magnesium trend about?

02/21/2024 12:32pm - PARTNER
Magnesium has been lauded across TikTok for its potential health benefits.

As Israel-Hamas war simmers, Salt Lake City Council OKs resolution calling for peace

02/21/2024 12:05pm
A Salt Lake City Council resolution calling for peace prompted three hours of public comment, most coming from advocates for Palestine who pressed officials to call for a ceasefire in the conflict.

9-year-old arrested in Tooele killing not too young to be charged, ex-chief says

02/21/2024 11:43am
A homicide investigation in Tooele is proving so shocking, that even the most seasoned police veterans say they've never seen anything like it.

How Case Lawrence plans to restore the American Dream

02/21/2024 11:30am - PAID POLITICAL AD
Case Lawrence believes U.S. government leaders can help restore the American Dream by focusing on three key priorities: Getting the fiscal house in order, securing U.S. borders and unleashing the American economy.

2 charged in severe attack of teen boy that was recorded

02/21/2024 11:06am
Videos posted on social media that showed a 15-year-old boy being beaten and burned have resulted in criminal charges being filed.

Broadway at the Eccles announces 2024-2025 season

02/21/2024 10:00am
Broadway is coming directly to Salt Lake City, with five premiere engagements headed to Utah's capital city as part of the 2024-25 Broadway at the Eccles season announced Wednesday.

BYU cybersecurity program awarded prestigious scholarship grant for students

02/21/2024 9:47am
BYU has been given a more than $3 million grant for scholarships to benefit students in cybersecurity programs.

Police break up identity-theft ring; at least 200 victims in Utah

02/21/2024 9:13am
Sandy police said Tuesday they arrested 19 in a suspected identity-theft ring with as many as 200 victims around the state.

Biden administration to cancel another $1.2B of student loans

02/21/2024 8:52am
President Joe Biden's administration said on Wednesday it is cancelling $1.2 billion worth of student loans for some 153,000 people who are eligible under a program used to make good on promises to increase loan forgiveness.

Supreme Court rejects appeal from 3 GOP House members over $500 mask fines

02/21/2024 8:40am
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from three Republican House members who challenged fines for not wearing face coverings on the House floor in 2021.

Ogden's dinosaur park to expand, creating challenges for nearby organization

02/21/2024 8:23am
The Ogden George Eccles Dinosaur Park is expanding, but in doing so it is affecting a surrounding organization.

Is the presidential primary process broken? Former Utah Gov. Gary Herbert thinks so

02/21/2024 8:03am
Gary Herbert, former Utah governor, is an outspoken critic of the current GOP primary process.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

02/21/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

How will the IRS spend its extra money? Rep. Blake Moore asks during House committee hearing

02/21/2024 7:39am
The House Ways and Means Committee invited the IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to give testimony last week in Washington, D.C. Utah Rep. Blake Moore took the opportunity to ask a few questions about how the IRS plans to spend the tens of billions in extra funding it received last year.

'Rust' weapons handler stands trial for on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

02/21/2024 7:18am
The trial of "Rust" chief weapons handler Hannah Gutierrez over the death of the film's cinematographer starts on Wednesday, in a case likely to shape actor Alec Baldwin's defense of his role in Hollywood's first on-set shooting fatality in nearly 30 years.

Friends identify woman killed in Weber County crash

02/21/2024 6:27am
A woman was killed and two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash in West Haven, Weber County, Tuesday night.

University of Utah highlights positive impacts of equity, diversity and inclusion programs

02/21/2024 6:15am
The University of Utah has produced a new 'scorecard' highlighting the positive impacts of equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives that face revamping due to new state legislation.