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7-minute scoreless stretch dooms Utah Jazz in their loss to the Celtics

03/12/2024 11:25pm
The Utah Jazz went an excruciating seven minutes and two seconds without a point on Tuesday night, a stretch that saw their deficit against the visiting Celtics grow.

Elizabeth Smart celebrates passage of Utah child sexual abuse-prevention bill

03/12/2024 10:29pm
Tuesday marks 21 years since Elizabeth Smart was found.

Reddit is preparing to sell shares to its contributors

03/12/2024 10:04pm
Reddit, a repository of internet discussion, said Monday that its pending initial public offering may be worth almost three-quarters of a billion dollars.

US Supreme Court's Alito extends pause on Texas immigration law

03/12/2024 9:30pm
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Tuesday extended a temporary pause on a Republican-backed Texas law allowing state law enforcement authorities to arrest people suspected of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.

Jazz still finding meaning in stretch run following latest defeat to Boston

03/12/2024 9:16pm
The Utah Jazz's postseason chances are all but finished — a point further illustrated by Boston's 123-107 win over the Jazz Tuesday at the Delta Center — but the team isn't wishing for a sim-to-the-end option.

How a historic Utah courthouse may serve as the 'model' for US federal buildings

03/12/2024 9:02pm
U.S. building managers say they believe the historic Moss Courthouse will become a new standard for federal buildings across the country when its multiyear project wraps up next year.

Cox fields questions on immigration, public transparency during virtual town hall

03/12/2024 8:58pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox hosted a virtual town hall Tuesday night, answering questions about transparency and assuaging concerns about Utah being a "sanctuary state" for illegal immigration.

Utah dog, Alaska dog die during 1,000-mile Iditarod, prompting call from PETA to end race

03/12/2024 8:40pm
Dogs belonging to mushers Hunter Keefe of Alaska and Issac Teaford of Salt Lake City collapsed and died despite efforts to revive them while competing in the 2024 Iditarod.

Why Mitt Romney said the Senate budget process is more 'Barbie' than 'Oppenheimer'

03/12/2024 8:26pm
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney criticized the Senate budget process and called President Joe Biden's assertion that billionaires don't pay their fair share in taxes "Academy Award worthy."

Salt Lake man sentenced to at least 3 years in prison for shooting his wife

03/12/2024 8:05pm
A Salt Lake man was sentenced to at least three years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to attempted murder, and admitting to shooting at his wife five times in July 2023, causing significant injuries.

Double-swiping the rewards card led to free gas for months — and a felony theft charge

03/12/2024 7:31pm
A 45-year-old woman was arrested in Nebraska on March 6, and faces felony theft charges accusing her of a crime that cost the gas station nearly $28,000.

Rep. Owens' bill would help complete Mountain View Corridor, passes committee

03/12/2024 7:01pm
The act would finalize construction of the Mountain View Corridor, a 35-mile corridor between western Salt Lake County and northern Utah County.

Kearns man charged with trying to kidnap 13-year-old girl he met on social media

03/12/2024 6:33pm
A 21-year-old Kearns man was charged Tuesday with trying to kidnap a 13-year-old girl he had been chatting with on Instagram — until her mother intervened.

A new species found in Utah's Great Salt Lake changes what we know about its ecosystem

03/12/2024 6:01pm
Utah researchers say finding a new species in the Great Salt Lake is "transformative," leading to new questions about the lake's ecosystem they hope to answer.

Utah prison discriminated against transgender inmate, US Justice Department says

03/12/2024 5:58pm
The U.S. Justice Department announced Tuesday the Utah Department of Corrections discriminated against a transgender inmate by not giving her proper hormonal treatment.

New Trump-backed Republican Party leadership pushes out officials, source says

03/12/2024 5:32pm
The recently elected leadership of the Republican National Committee backed by former President Donald Trump, has begun the process of pushing out 60 officials at the organization, according to a source familiar with the situation.

2 Park City Sundance theaters in limbo after owner declares bankruptcy

03/12/2024 5:04pm
Metropolitan Theatres Corporation, a Los Angeles-based operator that runs the only two large, commercial theaters in the Park City area, has declared bankruptcy and is reorganizing.

Get Gephardt helps Utah couple stuck paying for car rental crash damage they didn't cause

03/12/2024 4:33pm
When a Sandy couple's travel insurance refused to reimburse them for rental car damage caused by another driver due to a paperwork switch, they decided to Get Gephardt.

Court upholds town bylaw banning anyone born in 21st century from buying tobacco products

03/12/2024 4:05pm
A Massachusetts town that adopted an unusual ordinance banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born in the 21st century is being looked at as a possible model for other cities and towns hoping to further clamp down on cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Police identify 3 killed in West Valley City collision

03/12/2024 3:56pm
Police have identified the three people who were killed in a crash when they got hit by another car after running a red light on March 8.

How a 6.6 magnitude quake 90 years ago transformed Utah's earthquake science

03/12/2024 3:01pm
One of Utah's largest earthquakes on record shook the state exactly 90 years ago, damaging thousands of buildings and causing two deaths.

Utah Online School allows students from active Utah families to learn anywhere

03/12/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Tried and true online learning methods of Utah Online School are available for tens of thousands of students across Utah, including those in grades K-5. Enrollment for summer school and fall opens April 1.

After 2 decades heading west, No. 20 BYU goes east for 1st Big 12 Tournament

03/12/2024 2:55pm
In a season of firsts, BYU is in for another: The Cougars aren't in Las Vegas anymore as they prepare to face UCF in the Big 12 tournament Wednesday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

French appetite for frogs' legs threatens frog species, experts warn Macron

03/12/2024 2:34pm
The popularity of the famous French delicacy of cuisses de grenouille, or frogs' legs, is threatening the existence of certain frog species, a group of more than 500 environmental campaigners has warned French President Emmanuel Macron.

New partnership establishes first on-campus housing option for UVU freshmen

03/12/2024 2:05pm
A partnership between Utah Valley University and The Green on Campus Drive will provide 500 on-campus beds for incoming freshmen.

Fugitive wanted in Virginia found in St. George with possible kidnap victim in unrelated case

03/12/2024 1:30pm
A Virginia man is being held without bail in Washington County after a dispatch center in Wyoming alerted authorities in St. George that a fugitive was last tracked to the area.

Sandy police urge drivers to slow down after high-speed traffic stops near Alta High School

03/12/2024 12:32pm
Police urged caution Monday after an officer made three recent traffic stops at high speeds on the road next to Alta High School.

What's the matter with California?

03/12/2024 12:29pm - PARTNER
Once heralded as a beacon of prosperity, the state has suffered from housing shortages, climate change and a media fixation on crime in recent years. Is this why people are moving out in droves?

Utah expected to have cheapest electricity rates in the nation this year

03/12/2024 12:05pm
An analysis of state-by-state data collected by the federal government projects Utah will have the lowest electricity rates in the country this year.

How one Utah company can help monetize your app idea

03/12/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Transforming an idea into a fully functional app necessitates a dedicated team of developers who prioritize your vision and aspirations. This is where Utah Tech Labs comes into play.

Biden, Trump clinch nominations, kicking off bruising presidential rematch

03/12/2024 11:26am
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both clinched their parties' nomination on Tuesday, kicking off the first U.S. presidential election rematch in nearly 70 years.

Utah therapist is 4th person facing charges in treatment facility fraud investigation

03/12/2024 11:01am
A licensed Utah marriage therapist has been charged with signing documents saying patients had received treatment from a behavioral health treatment center, even though he never saw any of the patients.

Patrick Kinahan: NCAA Tournament success required to validate great seasons for BYU, USU

03/12/2024 10:33am
Ponder this bit of twisted logic: Both BYU and Utah State enjoyed such outstanding regular seasons in basketball to the point neither matter anymore for each team.

Locals in NFL Free Agency: Zack Moss signs with Bengals; Jaylon Johnson cashes in with Chicago

03/12/2024 10:24am
The NFL's next business year opens Wednesday, which made this week the beginning of "legal tampering" across the league — and several former Utah high school and college football standouts are making moves.

Illinois police identify 5 people, including 3 children, killed when school bus, semitruck collide

03/12/2024 10:08am
Authorities have identified five people, including three children, who died Monday in a fiery crash when a school bus and a semitruck collided along a western Illinois highway.

Critics consider legislative, legal action after chaotic Utah GOP presidential caucus

03/12/2024 10:02am
A Utah lawmaker said exceptionally low participation in the state Republican Party's presidential nomination process warrants a closer look by state legislators. And a former GOP official said he is considering taking legal action against the state party.

Inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated

03/12/2024 9:30am
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden's reelection campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year.

Man accused of transporting 153 pounds of marijuana arrested for 2nd time in Utah

03/12/2024 9:06am
A Minnesota man who had a warrant tied to a 2021 drug-related charge in Tooele County was arrested Monday after troopers said they found about 153 pounds of marijuana in his car.

Utah State Hospital employee accused of sexually assaulting patient

03/12/2024 8:42am
An Orem man who works at the Utah State Hospital as a psychiatric technician was charged Tuesday with raping a patient at the hospital.

What's next after multiple pro-renter bills fall short at Utah Legislature

03/12/2024 8:22am
Renters' advocates are calling for change after the Utah Legislature opted not to pass a number of bills aimed at helping tenants.

International Olympic Committee coming to Utah to tour 2034 Winter Games venues

03/12/2024 8:05am
A pair of International Olympic Committee officials heaped praise on Salt Lake City's bid for the 2034 Winter Games during a briefing Monday about their scheduled visit to Utah.

Now is a great time to assess and restock your food supply

03/12/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
The foundation of a solid food supply is an accurate assessment of your family's needs.

Utah at the forefront of America's alarming prescription drug shortages

03/12/2024 7:43am
As many as 70% of American adults are taking at least one prescription drug a day, a 14% increase from 2019, according to a new report from Help Advisor.

Passenger says people 'bounced off the roof' on plane that dropped during flight to New Zealand

03/12/2024 7:34am
Officials are investigating what caused a "strong shake" before a sudden plunge on a plane traveling between Australia and New Zealand. A passenger has described a wild ride with people hitting the plane's ceiling.

US prosecutor Hur says document report does not exonerate Biden

03/12/2024 6:59am
A U.S. prosecutor said on Tuesday his investigation of President Joe Biden over his handling of classified documents didn't exonerate the president despite declining to charge him.

Bill requires homeless resource centers to prioritize beds for certain groups

03/12/2024 6:15am
A bill passed by Utah's legislature will require homeless resource centers to prioritize up to 85% of shelter capacity for certain groups, but some say the bill will block help for those who need it most.