Idaho city council cancels Hindu invocation after community feedback

The American Falls, Idaho, City Council has canceled an upcoming invocation due to the community response it received.

Disney, Florida settle lawsuit over special district, easing tensions in bitter fight

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney have reached a settlement to end a high-profile lawsuit in state court over the control of the special district that includes Walt Disney World in Orlando, the company said on Wednesday.

Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds

Some of the deadliest diseases to stalk humankind have come from pathogens that jumped from animals to people. A new study shows this exchange has not been a one-way street.

The Jazz have been eliminated from the postseason. That won't change Sexton's desire to play

Collin Sexton got Victor Wembanyama on the switch.

'Tech Hers' event shows girls they can seek careers stereotypically for boys

The Davis School District is making a special effort to keep girls interested in technology fields.

Warning, advisory issued as rain and snow forecast to impact Utah throughout Easter weekend

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of Utah this weekend, but soggy and snowy conditions are expected throughout the state this Easter weekend.

Smith records 5th triple-double as Runnin' Utes rout VCU, advance to NIT semifinals

Utah will now play Indiana State in the NIT semifinal at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 2.

Woman in West Jordan accused of possessing nearly 12,000 fentanyl pills

A federal jury has indicted a West Jordan woman on drug charges accusing her of possessing almost 12,000 fentanyl pills.

Vinyl Revival pop-up storefront targets crate collectors and music lovers

A Vinyl Revival event going on now at Millcreek Commons features 15 local shops selling music-related items. The weekends feature spin-offs, special item releases and DJ performances.

Convicted sex offender who hacked jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium gets 220 years

A convicted child molester has been sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium.

The next ski season starts now. Ski free this spring at Snowbasin Resort

The 2023–2024 ski season may not be over yet, but that's not stopping Snowbasin from launching passes for next season.

Man sentenced to at least 56 years in prison for 'horrible' crimes related to 3 deaths in 2014

Richard Christopher was sentenced to 56 years in prison on Wednesday in a case the judge said was one of the most horrible things he has ever listened to.

Salt Lake City Council recognizes 'bravery and perseverance' of transgender community

The Salt Lake City Council approved a resolution lauding the transgender community ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility on Sunday.

A farewell? How the Bees are preparing for possible final season at Smith's Ballpark

The team's 30th season could be the last played at Smith's Ballpark before they move to new digs elsewhere in Salt Lake County.

Year 2 of Jay Hill's BYU defense brings new coaches, new pounds, focus on continuity

As the Cougars put the final touches on spring practices in Week 5, Hill is polishing off Year 2 of the successful Weber State coach's defensive scheme in his first full offseason in Provo.

Police arrest middle school counselor accused of sex crimes against minor in St. George

A middle school counselor was arrested in Nevada last week for crimes police say committed over a decade ago in Washington County.

Divers recover 2 bodies from river after Baltimore bridge collapse

Divers recovered the remains on Wednesday of two of the six missing workers tossed into Baltimore Harbor from a highway bridge that collapsed into shipping lanes after being rammed by a faltering cargo freighter, officials said.

Controversial 'Titanic' prop fetches more than $700K at a memorabilia auction

It's one of the most iconic, and hotly-debated, props in cinematic history: The floating wood panel that spared Kate Winslet's "Titanic" character Rose DeWitt Bukater from icy North Atlantic waters after the titular ocean liner's sinking — but not Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack Dawson. And it's now been sold at auction for more than $700,000.

Congress is running out of time to expand benefits for downwinders harmed by nuclear tests

Congress didn't include an expansion of benefits to radiation victims in its recent $1.2 billion spending package, giving lawmakers until June extend the aid before it runs out.

Joe Lieberman, former US senator and vice presidential candidate, dies at 82

Former U.S. senator and Democratic Party vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82 after suffering complications from a fall, his family said on Wednesday.

Have you seen this? Worms like those in Dune movies may not be as far away as you think

A University of Utah biologist talks about the science behind the giant worms in Dune.

This school board wants voters to decide whether to reinstate 'Redmen' mascot

Iron County's school board will ask voters whether to reinstate Cedar High School's mascot to "Redmen," just five years after the board voted 3-2 to retire the mascot.

How the NAR proposed changes are a threat to buyer interests in real estate

If you need someone to guide you through real estate commission changes and explain how they might affect you, here's what you need to know.

Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US

The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan. Officials say it would be the first nuclear power plant to be reopened in the U.S.

How recent airline incidents are changing habits and impacting airfare costs

After a year of headlines lamenting runway incursions and midair close calls, the wheels may be coming off for the airline industry. Literally.

Arizona's border problem much different than Texas', Rep. Celeste Maloy says

During her visit to a border town, Rep. Celeste Maloy said she didn't see "a single Border Patrol agent all day while we were there."

A former teammate is 'pumped' to see Jimmer Fredette compete for Olympic 3x3 gold

Kyle Collinsworth could have been a part of the Team USA's inaugural 3x3 basketball team for the Paris Olympics. Instead, he'll be cheering on the former BYU teammate he recommended to the position.

Trump evokes more anger, fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, poll shows

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more fear and anger among Democrats than President Joe Biden does among Republicans, a new poll finds.

How scammers are using counterfeit obituaries to profit off deaths of loved ones

You have probably heard of stories where an empty home was burglarized while everyone was attending a funeral service. Or stories about thieves breaking into cars parked at a funeral. Now, artificial intelligence has opened a new way for crooks to capitalize on grief.

The controversy around crate training your dog

It's complicated, but there are benefits to crate training your dog.

Utah implements new restrictions amid possible avian flu outbreak in cattle

Utah agriculture officials are imposing new dairy cattle restrictions to prevent a spreading disease from reaching the state.

John Curtis continues to be tough on China and to hold them accountable

Utah Rep. John Curtis is committed to protecting human rights, and the safety and personal freedoms of all Americans.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer says raids of the rapper's homes were 'excessive' use of military force

A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs says the search of his properties in Miami and Los Angeles were "a gross use of military-level force." The public statement Tuesday is the first from the music mogul's team since his properties were raided Monday.

Salt Lake City Delta flight cut short after a panel behind an engine fell off during takeoff

A Delta flight over the weekend was cut short after a panel behind one of the engines fell off the plane. The jet was bound for Amsterdam, but it returned to Salt Lake City on Sunday and landed safely three hours after taking off.

West Jordan man shot, killed best friend while trying to 'be funny,' police say

A West Jordan man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly told police he pulled out a gun and was trying to be funny as his friend recorded him, then shot and killed the friend.

A shift in real estate commissions could affect housing affordability

Experts question if the dramatic change in real estate commissions will help make the market more manageable for buyers.

NAACP Utah 'extremely disappointed' about racist taunting of U. women's basketball team

The Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP is speaking out after a racist incident involving the University of Utah women's basketball team in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, last Thursday.

NBC cuts ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel

NBC News cut ties Tuesday with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators.

Report: Nearly 2% of Utah infants, toddlers experiencing homelessness

A new report released by national nonprofit SchoolHouse Connection revealed that nearly 2% of Utah children and infants experienced homelessness in a single year.

Trapped by ice, stranded fishermen share story of how they made it back to shore

Two men recently had a fishing trip that they won't forget anytime soon. While on a boat, the two men, in their 70s, were trapped by ice at Porcupine Reservoir, in Cache Valley, south of Logan.

UTA is planning for a new TRAX line — but what will it look like?

Utah Transit Authority officials have narrowed its proposed "Orange Line" route to four options as it considers a massive overhaul of the light-rail service in Salt Lake City.

Utah doctor calls for prevention, intervention, cooperation to lower childhood obesity rates

Health care providers here in Utah already see plenty of evidence that reflects a spike in the rates of children with obesity during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Caroline Gleich wants to change what people think a senator should 'look' like

Democratic Senate candidate Caroline Gleich says it's time for more "diversity in age" in Congress.

Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge fell

Recovery efforts resumed Wednesday for the six construction workers who are presumed dead after a cargo ship hit a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the structure to collapse.

Visa and Mastercard agree to $30B settlement that will lower merchant fees

Two of the world's largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard, as well as the banks that issue cards with them, agreed to settle a decadeslong antitrust case brought upon by merchants.

Salt Lake planners unveil what future Ballpark's southwest corner could look like

City planners recently unveiled a draft version of the plan that tries to merge both the old and new ways the Ballpark's southwest corner is being used, so neither are canceled out.