Can Utah keep up with emerging AI technology?

Former Utah Gov. Michael Leavitt was, by almost any measure, the state's first high-tech chief executive and helped usher in a period of explosive innovation well before "Silicon Slopes" became a thing.

Where was Kevin Franke? Evidence in '8 Passengers' abuse case reveals what he told police

Evidence released from the investigation into Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt gives a glimpse of Franke's now-estranged husband's mindset after the two women were arrested.

Smith records 4th triple-double, Madsen scores 31 as Runnin' Utes defeat Iowa in NIT

The NIT runs through the Huntsman Center, where Utah has played some of its best basketball of the season.

Penguin dating show highlights 'dramatic' mating season at Draper aquarium

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is releasing a TikTok series, "Love on Thin Ice," that is dedicated to the thrilling and suspenseful mating season of its penguin colony.

Protein in human sweat could be friend or foe with Lyme disease

An international team of researchers say a protein found in human sweat may help protect people from Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that affects nearly a half-million people every year in the U.S.

Geomagnetic storm could disrupt radio communications and create a striking aurora

Space weather forecasters have issued a geomagnetic storm watch through Monday. They say a plasma burst from a solar flare could interfere with radio transmissions on Earth.

Utah Warriors salvage 2 bonus points from road loss to Los Angeles

Andrew Coe scored two tries as Rugby FC Los Angeles took its first win of the season 36-32 over the Utah Warriors.

UVU ranks No. 1 for grads opening local businesses

Utah Valley University was ranked first in the nation for the amount of graduates who open businesses in the same state as their alma mater.

Red Cliffs Utah Temple in St. George dedicated Sunday

The Red Cliffs Utah Temple was dedicated Sunday, nearly four years after construction began. This is the second temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in St. George.

With Sweet 16 on the line, Utah women hoping for 'best version' against similar-looking Gonzaga

Lynne Roberts hopes the "chess match" this year will be more favorable for Utah, especially with a second straight Sweet 16 appearance on the line.

Stuck at home during COVID-19, Gen Z started charities

Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of Gen Z quite like the COVID-19 pandemic and that extends to launching nonprofits.

Why there's new urgency in LA about hosting the 2028 Summer Games

When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down with her Parisian counterpart to talk about hosting the Summer Olympics, she came away with a "bracing reality check."

New sensory gym 'Friends On The Spectrum' opens in Kaysville

A unique kind of play place called "Friends On The Spectrum" opened its doors Saturday, offering a unique blend of play and purpose for children with autism and their families.

Utah System of Higher Education crafting guidelines for universities on updating diversity policies

Lawmakers are requiring an overhaul of the diversity programs at Utah's public universities — a heated point of debate — so they serve all students in need. The process is moving forward.

Utah State exits NCAA Tournament at hands of top-seeded Purdue

Utah State's basketball season came to an end Sunday afternoon at the hands of Zach Edey and the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers by a score of 106-67.

Have You Seen This? Power Wheels and dollhouses don't mix

I hope that this boy's sister got some serious compensation after this unfortunate incident.

Free school meals for all may reduce childhood obesity, while easing financial burdens

New research finds that free school meals were associated with a net reduction in the prevalence of childhood obesity.

What would you like to be remembered for? Study says this is No. 1

Ask Americans what they hope will be their legacy, and a stunning nearly 1 in 3 say they'd like to be remembered for their creativity — ahead of intelligence (20%), wealth (14%) and humanitarian work (10%).

A cartoonist's take on this country

A graphic novelist illustrated his and his wife's time living in America moving from big cities to the woods and their experiences growing up multicultural.

Slippery road conditions and 'thundersnow' projected Sunday; more showers to come

Salt Lake City awoke to dangerous road conditions on Sunday after Utah Highway Patrol reported multiple crashes. Continued precipitation off and on is expected on Sunday.

More than 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington are being cut down. So long, Stumpy

The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom. This year's cherry blossom festivities in Washington will be the last for more than 100 other cherry trees that will be cut down as part of a multiyear restoration.

Utah woman finds relief from depression with ketamine therapy

Prior to starting ketamine, Lily tried other treatments including incorporating healthy habits into her routine, but nothing helped.

Wriggling gold: Fishermen who catch baby eels for $2,000 a pound hope for many years of fishing

Fishermen might soon be able to catch thousands of pounds of valuable baby eels for years to come. Baby eels, also called elvers, are likely the most valuable fish in the United States on a per-pound basis.

Are religious people happier? The science is pretty clear

According to many studies over the years, and confirmed in a new data analysis, religious people are, statistically speaking, measurably more likely to be happy.

Confidence in US institutions at an all-time low, but there's a standout

A new poll finds overall optimism for major institutions is declining, but Utahns remain more positive than the rest of the country.

Wrong-way driver killed in I-15 bus crash identified

Troopers have identified the 46-year-old man who died after crashing into a bus transporting Army Reserve cadets on Sunday.

Salt Lake baker's bid for liquor license denied based on proximity to place of worship

State regulators found a Salt Lake baker's business to be too close to a place of worship to sell beer and wine.

What is Palm Sunday and why is the donkey important? How it's celebrated worldwide

Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide this Sunday. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn before him.

Sightings and reports of skinwalkers in Utah throughout the years

Stories about skinwalkers have been around for longer than you think. Here are just a few sightings and reports of this paranormal phenomenon in Utah through the years.

This 'GigaFarm' in the desert could produce 6.6 million pounds of food

In 2022, Dubai unveiled the world's largest vertical farm. The 31,000-square-meter indoor facility at Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, comprised of trays stacked in towers growing plants with minimal water and soil, produces more than 2.2 million pounds of high-quality leafy greens each year.

Gen Z and the American dream: How pandemic-era challenges shape the generation's outlook

In 2020, when the oldest members of Generation Z were turning 23 and taking on their first experiences in adulthood, the world was forced to shut down.