School bus driver hailed as hero for saving student lives after another driver ignored bus stop arm

A Jordan School District bus driver is being praised after he prevented a possible tragedy from happening to students. 

Nearly 30,000 objects are hurtling through near-Earth orbit. That's not just a problem for space

Once upon a time, gazing at the night sky was an escape from manmade messiness on Earth.

Moab art teacher charged with inappropriately touching young student

An art teacher in the Grand County School District arrested last fall is now facing a formal charge accusing him of touching a young girl inappropriately.

McCallum scores 10 on floor as Red Rocks' Eras Tour leads to first 198 score of season

There's glitter on the floor after the party and there's friendship bracelets all around.

Utah lawmakers celebrate passage of sexual harassment safeguards for employees

Utah lawmakers celebrated the passage of a bill to protect employees from sexual harassment at work and void certain provisions of nondisclosure agreements.

2 Utah men dug up police-confiscated drugs from a landfill, then sold them, charges say

Two Sanpete County men are facing criminal charges accusing them of an unusual scheme that involved digging up police-confiscated drugs from a landfill and then selling them.

Spanish Fork teenager seriously injured after falling out of vehicle

A teenager was seriously injured after he fell out a vehicle and hit his head Friday morning, police said.

Crumbl Cookies acquires Pleasant Grove-based Crust Club

Utah cookie giant Crumbl on Wednesday announced that it acquired Pleasant Grove-based Crust Club. The acquisition will allow Crust Club — a local pie shop featuring sweet and savory goods — to explore franchising.

Utah faces unusual flu season with third pediatric death

The latest update from Utah Department of Health shows a third child has succumbed to influenza during the current season. Health experts are raising concerns over the unusual patterns the state is seeing this year.

West Davis Highway gets high marks after 7 weeks; noise still an issue for some

The new north-south highway is meant to serve growing areas of Davis County and ease I-15 congestion.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Second grader's letter to FBI brings detectives into classroom to share cookie caper

The FBI paid a visit to Canyon Creek Elementary in Farmington to lead second grade students through a series of interactive educational activities to help them understand what the FBI is and how it protects the communities it serves.

Fighter jets intercept balloon over Utah

Fighter jets intercepted a small high-altitude balloon flying over Utah on Friday afternoon, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

'Shark Tank' is updating viewers on 'dough-licious' deal for Crispy Cones

Local restaurant Crispy Cones is officially returning to ABC's "Shark Tank" on Friday.

Utah responds to flag initiative lawsuit, asks judge to deny injunction

Utah election leaders filed a motion Friday asking a federal judge to deny a motion tied to a lawsuit filed by a group seeking a state flags initiative.

Have You Seen This? Kitten getting comfy in a cup may be cutest thing you'll see today

If you have a cat, what's the strangest place you've found him or her just chilling?

'More secrecy': Utah lawmakers advance bills targeting government transparency

Several bills would chip away at government transparency in Utah, including one proposal that's a direct response to KSL's fight for public records.

Utah's Sentinel defense project facing scrutiny over cost, but boosters say it's advancing

The Sentinel defense project, a key prong of U.S. nuclear deterrence, is taking shape out of new Northrop Grumman facilities in Roy near Hill Air Force Base.

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.

Geothermal regulations, permitting need overhaul, Rep. John Curtis says

A renewable and clean energy resource has the potential to produce up to 8.5% of the nation's electrical generating capacity by 2050, but the geothermal projects are slow getting off the ground and have to work their way through a complex permitting process.

Lander 'alive and well' after company scores first US moon landing since Apollo era

The moon's newest arrival is said to be "alive and well" a day after landing. Intuitive Machines reported Friday that it's communicating with its lander, Odysseus. It's the first U.S. spacecraft to descend to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

Fifth naval ship to carry Idaho's name will be christened and begin maiden voyage next month

A naval submarine bearing Idaho's name will be christened and launched into the Atlantic Ocean during a ceremony next month.

7 Utah Valley restaurants where you can enjoy authentic global cuisine

Hungry diners are sure to enjoy a delicious authentic meal at any of these Utah Valley establishments.

Utah lawmakers advance bill setting up Fairpark district, potential $1.8B MLB ballpark

A bill that sets up the framework to finance a potential Major League Baseball stadium in Salt Lake City cleared the fence in its first legislative at-bat.

Avalanche was 'too close for comfort' for forecasters with Utah Avalanche Center

Forecasters with the U.S. Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center were caught off-guard Wednesday as they triggered an avalanche just next to their ski tracks.

House passes bill to end ranked choice voting option for Utah cities

The Utah House voted Thursday to remove ranked choice voting as an option for city elections more than a year before the pilot program's original expiration date.

Haley's South Carolina secret weapon is Democrats

Nikki Haley is hoping to turn out Trump-averse Democrats in Saturday's South Carolina primary.

Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo

China is again sending pandas to the United States to the delight of the San Diego Zoo, which is preparing to get a new pair by the end of summer.

Resilient BYU basketball has made right adjustments in first Big 12 season

The season hasn't been perfect for the No. 25 Cougars. But each time BYU was knocked down, the squad has responded.

Toyota recalls 280,000 pickups and SUVs. Transmissions can deliver power even in neutral

Toyota is recalling about 280,000 pickup trucks and SUVs in the U.S. The recall is to fix a transmission problem that can let the vehicles creep forward while in neutral.

Governors don't have 'luxury of partisan posturing,' Cox says during White House briefing

Governors don't have the "luxury of partisan posturing" and must work to balance budgets and fix infrastructure, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said during a briefing at the White House on Friday.

6th arrest made in 2022 triple homicide investigation in West Jordan

A documented gang member has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside a West Jordan house party in 2022 that resulted in the deaths of three men.

'We are going to feed American beef to the Americans': Meat packing plant to open in Richfield

A new cattle processing plant in central Utah is expected to improve the state's food supply chain.

Another tax cut for Utahns? Bill advances in Utah Legislature

A bill cutting Utah's income tax collections by nearly $170 million is advancing again in the final days of the 2024 Legislature.

Impacts of new artificial turf at St. George soccer field go beyond water conservation

It was a chilly and slightly wet afternoon at the Little Valley soccer fields as civic officials and area sports enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the artificial turf recently installed as a part of area water conservation efforts.

US, EU pile new sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war's 2nd anniversary, Navalny's death

The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week.

South Jordan mayor hosts first state-of-the-city event, celebrates 'bright future'

South Jordan on Thursday celebrated victories of the last year, including improvements to its infrastructure and the community's spirit of volunteerism. Leaders also unveiled a new initiative for the city's Daybreak neighborhood.

'No organized train of thought' when it comes to Utah water planning

A legislative effort to create a state water plan for Utah, which faces increasing challenges with the Great Salt Lake and growing populations, is still afloat and likely will pass.

How a Chamber of Commerce helps local communities

The Chamber doesn't just benefit your business and you personally. Bringing a diverse group of individuals and leaders together has ripple effects that extend into your local community.

Get Gephardt: Homeowners ask why authorities can't shut down an unlicensed contractor

Two Salt Lake County homeowners paid someone to build decks for their homes but say he left the jobs unfinished. Turns out, he's been cited for not having a contractor's license before.

3 University of Wyoming swimmers killed in highway crash in Colorado

Three members of the University of Wyoming swimming and diving team were killed in a highway crash in northern Colorado.

Man seriously injured crossing SLC street, police say

A man was hospitalized with serious but not life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a truck Thursday night.

AT&T says outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack

AT&T says the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack.

Utah's NHL dream: Downtown Salt Lake City hockey arena could cost taxpayers $1B

Legislative leaders made it clear Thursday that if Utah were to land a National Hockey League team, they would want a potential new arena built in downtown Salt Lake City.