Colorado rumbles to quarterfinal win over Utah with 72-58 rout in final Pac-12 Tournament

For a four-minute stretch, Colorado was well on its way to blowing the doors open on the game and sending Utah packing with a quarterfinal exit.

Jury trial scheduled for Idaho man accused of killing family

A trial has been scheduled for Jeremy Best, who is accused of murdering his wife, his young son and the child his wife carried.

Man who lived decades on iron lung dies

Paul Alexander, 78, who relied for decades on an iron lung to breathe after being paralyzed by polio when he was just 6 in 1952, died Monday in Dallas.

'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center

Utah's biggest nonprofit provider of disability services partnered with the Utah Jazz to treat clients to a day of basketball drills, dance parties and crafts at the Delta Center.

Great Salt Lake expected to rise more this spring; trust unveils 5-year plan to keep it going

An organization tasked with helping get water to the Great Salt Lake released a new five-year plan outlining its goals to keep water flowing to the lake.

Judge considers Salt Lake City's request to drop lawsuit over homeless mitigation

A judge has taken under advisement a motion by Salt Lake City attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the city has created a public nuisance by "fostering vagrancy" on its property.

UEA board votes to oppose amendment that would alter education funding

The Utah Education Association Board of Directors on Thursday voted unanimously to oppose an upcoming ballot measure that would restrict education funding.

Man sentenced to prison for 2022 Midvale carjacking, police chase

A Salt Lake City man was sentenced to prison on Thursday for aggravated robbery after a jury found him guilty of carjacking a woman at gunpoint prior to fleeing from police.

Utah Muslims mark Ramadan as ongoing war in Gaza weighs heavy for many

Several Ramadan events are scheduled for Utah, home to some 60,000 Muslims, including a fundraiser that will feature U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as a special guest.

Police arrest man accused of hitting, critically injuring pedestrian, then driving off

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of hitting a woman in a Salt Lake crosswalk on Monday, critically injuring her, and then driving away.

No. 20 BYU can 'live and die by 3,' but rebounding will determine survival

For a team that some have described as living and dying by the 3, BYU men's basketball has done a remarkable job of doing the other things well.

Jury finds man who bought gun used by son to kill 4 students guilty of manslaughter in Michigan

The father of a Michigan school shooter has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. It's the second jury conviction against Ethan Crumbley's parents, who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to solve his mental health problems.

Cox approves bill gun safety groups asked him to veto. Here's what it does

Utah. Gov. Spencer Cox on Wednesday signed a bill giving legal protections to teachers who carry firearms if they participate in annual training.

Cox encourages Utahns to participate in statewide Feed Utah food drive Saturday

The Utah Food Bank is gearing up for the biggest locally driven food drive of the year and is asking Utahns to participate in a massive collection effort called Feed Utah on Saturday

What's planned for Bears Ears National Monument

Federal agencies have released a draft management plan for the controversial Bears Ears National Monument comprising 1.36 million acres in southeast Utah.

Fresno State gives Utah State scare, but Aggies pull away for 87-75 win in OT

With inverse conference records, there weren't many similarities between Utah State and Fresno State coming into the second round of the Mountain West Tournament.

Duty, Honor, Outrage: Change to West Point's mission statement sparks controversy

"Duty, Honor, Country" has been the motto of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for 126 years. The motto isn't changing, but a decision to take those words out of the school's lesser-known mission statement is generating outrage.

Delta Air to resume flights to Israel starting June 7

Delta Air Lines said late on Wednesday it will resume flights to Israel starting June 7, becoming the second major U.S. carrier to do so following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants on southern Israel.

Massachusetts neighborhood spent $600K on shore protection. A winter storm washed it away

A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away nearly $600,000 worth of sand that had been trucked in to protect homes, roads and other infrastructure.

Retail sales rebounded in February amid higher gas prices

Spending at U.S. retailers rebounded last month as Americans shelled out more for gasoline.

Utah passed bills for 2 new major league stadiums in Salt Lake City. Now what?

Utah lawmakers passed a pair of high-profile bills this year that set up the framework to build a new ballpark and a new arena. Here's what could happen next.

University of Utah names 2024 honorary doctorate degree recipients

Humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson, philanthropist Catherine Roper Meldrum and renowned computer science researcher Steven G. Parker will be awarded honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Utah during its commencement exercises in the Jon M. Huntsman Center on May 2.

Officers testify of chaotic scene 5 years ago in trial of man accused of killing Provo officer

The trial for the man accused of shooting and killing Provo police officer Joseph Shinners in 2019 is expected to end on Friday after prosecutors finished presenting evidence.

Poor start dooms No. 20 BYU in Big 12 quarterfinal loss to No. 25 Texas Tech

Pop Isaacs had 22 points, three rebounds and two assists as the fourth-seeded Red Raiders blitzed early and held off BYU by 14 points Thursday at the T-Mobile Center.

South Salt Lake councilman arrested, accused of trespassing at council meeting

South Salt Lake City Councilman Paul Sanchez was arrested Wednesday for investigation of trespassing, a week after being formally censured by his fellow council members.

Utah elementary school employee charged in child exploitation investigation

A man who police say works with special education children in a Salt Lake County elementary school has been arrested and charged with possessing child sex abuse material.

New mobile app lets you help local kids in need from the palm of your hand

An app will now be the primary way for educators to connect with the oung Caring for Our Young KIND Fund helping local children.

Pi Day means pizza deals

Pi Day isn't just about showing off how many numbers you have memorized. Restaurants from Burger King to California Pizza Kitchen are offering deals and discounts on Thursday.

High winds could bring hazardous travel, power outages across parts of Utah

Strong downslope winds with gusts of 60 mph or more are expected north of Salt Lake County, particularly across I-15 between Bountiful and Brigham City.

End of an era — how the Pac-12 came undone

After some 108 years of college athletics, the league is going out of business and the family is splitting up.

Learning on the fly: Why have Jazz rookies made a step? They are playing NBA minutes

Keyonte George quickly found his place — earning the starting spot after just eight games — and has been even better lately.

Tomahawk seized in death of Tooele man allegedly killed by 9-year-old son

A tomahawk-style hatchet with suspected blood on it was one of the items seized by police investigating the shooting death of a Tooele father, allegedly by his 9-year-old son.

Mother and son charged in rape, kidnapping case inform judges of pending plea deal

A mother and her son charged with kidnapping each pleaded not guilty during their first appearances before a judge, court records show.

Mike Lee, Mitt Romney vote 'no' on Senate bill to expand compensation to downwinders

Utah Sens. Mitt Romney and Mike Lee voted against a bill to extend compensation for downwinders.

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says he's putting together group to buy TikTok

Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake.

How one man's long-term vision helped attract the PGA, LPGA to Utah

Black Desert in St. George is shaping up to be one of the most beautiful resorts in the world. It's a vision that Patrick Manning started 20 years ago.

Third test flight of SpaceX's mega rocket ends with loss of spacecraft

SpaceX's Starship rocket, designed to eventually send astronauts to the moon and beyond, completed nearly an entire test flight on its third try on Thursday, making it farther than before through a cruise in low orbit but was destroyed during atmospheric re-entry, the company said.

South Jordan residents 'anxious' as water levels from Jordan River on the rise

Residents living along the Jordan River are on flood watch. The river and the groundwater are rising, creating cause for concern.

Unified police hope to identify burglar in Millcreek break-in

Police on Wednesday were hoping to identify a burglar in a recent, broad daylight break-in captured by a doorbell camera.

22 of Utah's 29 counties grew in 2023. Here are the ones that topped the list

About 60% of the U.S.'s counties experienced growth over the past year, including three-fourths of Utah's counties, per new federal data.

Fun and unique board games your family will love

In a world with endless opportunities for digital entertainment, there's something simple, wholesome and energizing about a family board game.

Not so fast: Khalifa powers No. 20 BYU through Big 12 Tournament while observing Ramadan

The Cougars' strong-passing, 3-point shooting center dropped a pair of triples and four assists in the first half of BYU's 87-73 win over UCF — all while the practice Muslim observed Ramadan.

Judge denies Trump motion to dismiss classified-documents case

A federal judge on Thursday denied former President Donald Trump's request to dismiss a criminal case that charges him with illegally holding onto classified documents after leaving the White House.

Car sails over cliff in St. George; recovery team negotiates rocky incline during rescue

A car went over the cliff, rolled and landed right-side up below Dixie Technical College on Tuesday.

BYU professor celebrates Pi Day through teaching math's real-life application

To answer the infamous question students love to ask their math teachers — "When will I ever use this?" — a BYU math education professor started a YouTube channel.

Cole Bajema hits 6 triples as Runnin' Utes rout Sun Devils in Pac-12 Tournament win

Cole Bajema went scorched earth in the desert Wednesday night.