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Repairs planned for vandalized headstones at Grantsville City Cemetery

02/22/2024 10:51pm
Representatives from the Grantsville Public Works Department and the State Historic Preservation Office met with the mayor this week to discuss repairing several damaged headstones at the city's cemetery.

Utah takes another step toward NIL regulation

02/22/2024 10:11pm
A Utah Senate committee Wednesday advanced the state's first attempt to regulate college athletes' use of their name, image and likeness. But at least one senator doesn't intend to support it when it reaches the Senate floor.

Supreme Court lets $2.46B Boy Scouts sex abuse settlement proceed

02/22/2024 9:50pm
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Boy Scouts of America's $2.46 billion settlement with sexual abuse victims to move forward, lifting a temporary pause imposed in response to an appeal by 144 former scouts who opposed the agreement.

Remembering the importance of France's 'Merci' gift to Utah 75 years later

02/22/2024 9:38pm
Seventy-five years ago Thursday, Utahns celebrated the arrival of a train full of gifts from France to thank Utahns for their generosity. Here's how the story is being preserved.

Multitude of mistakes doom Utes women in Bruins' blowout win at home

02/22/2024 9:36pm
Lynne Roberts' squad was the latest to attempt the comeback in Pauley Pavilion over a week's time, but that hope ended fairly early.

'Thrown into the fire': Hendricks flashes potential in first start as Jazz fall to Hornets

02/22/2024 9:29pm
Those wishing for the Jazz to give more time to their rookies got their wish on Thursday in Utah's loss to the Hornets

Legislature seeks to bar attorney general from private law practice while in office

02/22/2024 9:19pm
Lawmakers have advanced a bill that would prohibit the state attorney general from engaging in private practice while in office.

'Reading saved my life': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to protest sensitive materials legislation

02/22/2024 9:01pm
A group of over 100 people came together for a read-in at the Utah Capitol to advocate for the freedom to choose what to read and push back against legislation that clarifies school library book challenges.

'Rust' armorer called 'sloppy'; defense says she's a scapegoat

02/22/2024 8:31pm
A New Mexico prosecutor on Thursday held the chief weapons handler for "Rust" Hannah Gutierrez responsible for the 2021 fatal shooting of the Western film's cinematographer while her lawyer said she was being scapegoated for a tragedy.

Chaplains in public schools? Lawmaker wants to give districts, public charter schools the option

02/22/2024 8:01pm
Utah could allow volunteer school chaplains in public neighborhood and charter schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year under legislation endorsed by the House Education Committee.

Park City Transit 'reserving' seats on buses for Rosa Parks for Black History Month

02/22/2024 7:33pm
Park City Transit is reserving seats for civil rights icons Rosa Parks and Claudette Colvin in a symbolic effort to honor their roles in the Montgomery bus boycott and the Civil Rights Movement.

Tabernacle Choir arrives in Philippines to continue 'Hope' world tour

02/22/2024 7:02pm
There was celebration, music and dancing as the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square arrived in the Philippines to kick off the second segment of its Hope world tour.

Enhancing eye care where it's needed most: The case for Utah's Optometry Bill

02/22/2024 7:00pm - PAID POLITICAL AD
A proposed bill would allow optometrists to perform two specific laser procedures: YAG-capsulotomy and Selective Laser Trabeculectomy (SLT).

'Generational' water bill advances with an eye on Utah's water future

02/22/2024 6:34pm
Legislative leadership stressed Wednesday that Utah needs to plan now for water needs 25, 50, or even 100 years from now.

Get Gephardt: Ticketmaster seizes back purchased seats

02/22/2024 5:36pm
Imagine buying tickets to a show, then having the seller refuse to give them to you. That's what happened to a Utah woman when she got a refund she didn't ask for.

Chad Daybell's lawyer plans to call 7 expert witnesses; trial expected to last 8 weeks

02/22/2024 5:01pm
Chad Daybell's attorney plans to call around seven expert witnesses during his client's murder trial in April.

Former Utah school bus driver faces federal charges accusing him of setting fires

02/22/2024 4:25pm
A former bus driver for the Granite School District accused of lighting multiple school bus fires is now facing federal charges.

Utah passes religious freedom bill with language to prevent anti-LGBTQ discrimination

02/22/2024 4:02pm
Utah lawmakers on Thursday passed a version of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act with language declaring their intent that the bill doesn't override the state's ban on conversion therapy.

Have you seen this? NHL player delivers on years-old coupon in heartwarming father-son moment

02/22/2024 3:32pm
Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk entered Wednesday's game against Edmonton on a nine-game goal-less streak. Apparently, he just needed a challenge from his dad.

QUIZ: Enter to win Salt Lake NCAA Tournament tickets! Do you remember these tournament moments from Utah teams?

02/22/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
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Ruby Franke's parents, brother say Franke was brainwashed

02/22/2024 2:58pm
The brother and parents of Ruby Franke said she was brainwashed and compared her co-defendant to a cult leader in letters written to the judge who sentenced her to prison.

California man accused of defrauding Utah woman with fake Van Gogh, Dali, Monet paintings

02/22/2024 2:29pm
A California man is accused of defrauding a woman out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry, watches and furniture by offering her paintings he claimed were authentic from Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet.

3 charged in 'friendly fire' shooting death of fellow gunman

02/22/2024 1:34pm
Three suspected gunmen accused in the "friendly fire" shooting death of a fellow gunman last month are facing charges in the man's death. Police say the four went to a party intent on carjacking another person.

Odysseus on the moon, but its condition is unclear amid communication problems

02/22/2024 1:01pm
It's been over 50 years since a U.S. spacecraft landed on the surface of the moon, but that long absence ended when Intuitive Machine's Odysseus lander successfully attempted a landing Thursday.

Are Utah's chances at making a temporary home for the A's fading?

02/22/2024 12:41pm
Several reports over the past week seem to indicate that the Oakland Athletics are leaning toward an extension in California before moving to Vegas. Here's a recap of it all.

Cox shares his Disagree Better initiative in Washington

02/22/2024 12:33pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was in Washington on Wednesday to share his Disagree Better initiative.

Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says

02/22/2024 12:01pm
A judge has ruled that a Black high school student's monthslong punishment by his Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle does not violate a new state law prohibiting race-based hair discrimination.

Another income tax cut is going to cost more. So what will the Utah Legislature do?

02/22/2024 12:00pm
The price tag for the tax cut endorsed by Utah's Republican state lawmakers has gone up.

Boeing 737 MAX program head out at planemaker

02/22/2024 11:35am
The head of Boeing's troubled 737 MAX program, Ed Clark, has left the planemaker, according to a memo seen by Reuters, amid intense scrutiny around its production and safety measures following a Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout.

Transforming healthcare: Macey's pharmacies offer comprehensive clinical services

02/22/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
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Utah Airbnb host charged with sexually assaulting guest

02/22/2024 11:06am
A southern Utah man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a woman renting a room from him.

Donny Osmond is returning to 'Joseph' — but not as Joseph

02/22/2024 10:53am - PARTNER
Donny Osmond won't be donning the coat of many colors he wore during 2,000 performances of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in the 1990s when he returns to the production this year.

Russia arrests US-Russian citizen for treason after she gave $51 to Ukraine, employer says

02/22/2024 10:32am
A U.S.-Russian dual citizen was arrested in Russia on charges of treason for allegedly donating just $51 to a Ukrainian charity, according to the Californian spa where she worked.

After boy killed in West Point explosion, fire officials urging education about fire danger

02/22/2024 10:03am
Two fire incidents in less than two weeks involving 12-year-old boys have fire officials urging education about the danger. The 12-year-old in the West Point incident died.

Spanish Fork woman faces charge tying her to 2022 Springville killing

02/22/2024 9:31am
A Spanish Fork woman who was with the suspected gunman the night a man was shot and killed in a van in Springville in 2022 is now facing her own criminal charges.

Aggies' Andy Hill making the most of his time back coaching in Beehive State

02/22/2024 9:04am
When Andy Hill ultimately left Utah, he didn't know if he would get the opportunity to return to the state by way of his career.

Family launches foundation in remembrance of loved one who drowned in Puerto Rico

02/22/2024 8:39am
The BK Outreach effort is named after Ben Kerbs, who died while swimming in Puerto Rico. His family is healing through service.

Couple killed in Mountain View Corridor crash in West Valley City

02/22/2024 8:21am
A husband and wife were killed in a crash Wednesday night on the Mountain View Corridor in West Valley City.

Utah lawmakers consider ban on flavored vapes; business owners say it helps Big Tobacco

02/22/2024 8:03am
Utah lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban the sale of most flavored electronic cigarettes in an effort to reduce the number of teens who vape.

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02/22/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
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Bidens' dog, Commander, bit Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents, records show

02/22/2024 7:42am
Commander Biden, President Joe Biden's family dog, bit U.S. Secret Service personnel in at least 24 incidents at the White House and other locations, according to new internal Secret Service documents obtained by CNN.

West Jordan day care employee charged with abuse after scratches found on young boy

02/22/2024 7:18am
A teacher at a West Jordan day care has been charged with abusing a disabled child after a 7-year-old autistic boy was found with deep scratches, according to prosecutors.

AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the US

02/22/2024 6:22am
AT&T says it has restored wireless coverage after an outage knocked out cellphone service on its network across the U.S. for hours. A statement from the Dallas-based company Thursday says all its affected customers now have service.

As Utah's meteorological winter ends on a wet note, here's what spring may look like

02/22/2024 6:16am
Meteorological spring is vital in Utah; however, a new long-range forecast shows the season might be harder to predict than winter was.