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Report: Utah State finalizing deal to hire Youngstown State's Jerrod Calhoun

03/29/2024 10:16pm
Utah State is finalizing the hire of Youngstown State coach Jerrod Calhoun as the team's head coach, according to several reports.

John Collins' comfort and confidence on display in Jazz's narrow loss

03/29/2024 10:10pm
With that dunk with 2:09 remaining in Utah's 101-100 loss to the Houston Rockets, Collins notched his first 30-point game as a member of the Jazz.

2 injured in gang-related prison stabbing, prison officals say

03/29/2024 10:03pm
Two inmates were flown to a hospital after they were stabbed in a fight at the Utah State Prison on Friday.

Biden acknowledges 'pain' of Arab Americans over war in Gaza

03/29/2024 9:59pm
President Joe Biden on Friday acknowledged "the pain being felt" by many Arab Americans over the war in Gaza and over U.S. support of Israel and its military offensive that has left Arabs, Muslims and antiwar activists angry and disappointed.

Ogden house fire causes estimated $200K in damage; dog killed

03/29/2024 9:46pm
Six people are displaced after a fire destroyed a home in Ogden Friday evening.

Historic Timpanogos shelter may find new life as Forest Service considers restoration

03/29/2024 9:36pm
The now-dilapidated historic Timpanogos shelter may soon find new life as U.S. Forest Service considers the feasibility of restoration.

Cat lounge opens in Bountiful: The purr-fect hangout spot for cat-lovers

03/29/2024 9:01pm
A new cat lounge opened its doors about a month ago in Bountiful and has since facilitated the adoption of at least nine cats to loving homes. The lounge also serves as a place for people to enjoy the company of cats while they work.

Alex Murdaugh failed a polygraph test, breaching plea agreement, feds say

03/29/2024 8:27pm
Alex Murdaugh failed a polygraph test administered as part of the plea agreement for the disgraced former attorney's raft of financial crimes, violating the deal, which required his truthfulness, federal prosecutors said in a court filing Tuesday.

Dog reunited with owner days after 'misstep in the cargo loading process,' airline says

03/29/2024 8:03pm
Moose, a dog that was supposed to be on an outgoing Alaska Airlines flight Tuesday from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, has been reunited with its owner after a "misstep in the cargo loading process," the airline said.

What is driving health care costs? One Utah Health Collaborative forms advisory group to find out

03/29/2024 7:36pm
A Utah nonprofit announced a statewide study on Thursday aimed at discovering what is driving health care costs up at a rate higher than wages.

Tony Finau ties course record as defending champ leads in Houston again

03/29/2024 7:22pm
If there's a shot that would have made a strong day into a historic one, Tony Finau knows exactly which one that would be from Friday's second round at the Texas Children's Houston Open.

Utah emerges in top 5 of world explorer Lee Abbamonte's most cherished US destinations

03/29/2024 7:19pm
Lee Abbamonte found purpose in travel. Known as the "Marco Polo of the 21st Century," Abbamonte has seen it all — literally.

Running their 'own race,' Utah's Craig Smith encouraged by team's postseason run

03/29/2024 6:28pm
It's no secret Utah wanted to be back in the NCAA Tournament. The lower-tiered NIT was a nice reward, but not the hope.

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in April

03/29/2024 5:58pm
Here's a look at the movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Hulu, according to the streaming services.

Investigation into Utah nuclear engineer uncovers possible classified documents, warrant says

03/29/2024 5:05pm
Investigators serving a search warrant at the Syracuse home of a government defense contractor reported finding child sex abuse material and possible classified documents.

Victim's son urges court to push competency debate forward for death row inmate Ralph Menzies

03/29/2024 4:34pm
A judge overseeing the competency evaluation process for Utah death-row inmate Ralph Menzies set a schedule for the discovery process and tentative trial dates at a hearing on Friday.

Utah proposes 6,800 more general buck hunting permits

03/29/2024 4:03pm
After years of cuts, Utah wildlife officials are proposing an increase of 6,800 general season buck deer hunting permits for this year's hunting season.

5 steps to becoming a confident pluralist, according to Harvard's Danielle Allen at BYU forum

03/29/2024 3:38pm
Pluralism and constitutional democracy operate best when people hold human dignity sacred even when there are disagreements, Harvard public policy and political philosophy professor Danielle Allen said at BYU.

Have You Seen This? Golden retriever and her owners take hide-and-seek to new levels

03/29/2024 3:30pm
Ellie the golden retriever and her owners, Mike and Rachel, bond through playing hide-and-seek — but they make it extreme.

QUIZ: Do you know the basics of car maintenance? Take the quiz and get a $25 gift card!

03/29/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Jiffy Lube is giving each person who fills out the form on the quiz a $25 gift card.

Clinton police launch internal investigation after women report 'concerning' officer encounter

03/29/2024 2:55pm
Two women are recounting an interaction with a Clinton police officer during a traffic stop in Roy that left them concerned.

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz endorses Utah Senate candidate, compares John Curtis to Mitt Romney

03/29/2024 2:13pm
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz braved a "wintry mix" of weather Thursday night to endorse Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs in the race to fill Sen. Mitt Romney's seat this fall.

Reports: Handcuffed man died of heart attack; man shot by marshals died of self-inflicted shot

03/29/2024 1:30pm
Police were not responsible for the separate 2022 deaths of two Utahns while being arrested, a district attorney said Friday. One suffered a heart attack and the other shot himself.

Utah education study shows college degree usually doubles annual income

03/29/2024 1:14pm - SPONSORED
The benefits of pursuing post-secondary education and concerns regarding affordability and student loan debt should be important considerations for all students.

So long Sprinkle: Saying goodbye to one of the most historic seasons in Aggies history

03/29/2024 1:04pm
Sprinkle's departure, less than 24 hours after the end of the Aggies' NCAA tournament run, marks the end of a short, albeit impressive, era for Utah State basketball.

Kia recalls more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs that can move while in park

03/29/2024 12:33pm
Kia has recalled 427,407 of its Telluride SUVs because they can roll away while in park.

The case for setting up a 'Christ room' in your home

03/29/2024 12:18pm - PARTNER
The concept of setting up a "Christ room" as the most important room in your house comes from the early Catholic Church and would act as a designated place of hospitality.

Mitt Romney to deliver commencement speech at Johns Hopkins in May

03/29/2024 12:06pm
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, will deliver the commencement speech at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore on May 23, the university announced Thursday.

3 officers 'justified' in shooting, killing fugitive who broke into Salt Lake home

03/29/2024 11:29am
Three Salt Lake police officers were legally justified in shooting and killing a wanted fugitive more than a year ago who broke into a random house with a knife while fleeing police.

The nerdy side of Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz

03/29/2024 11:04am
Lauri Markkanen entered a dimly lit room and his eyes grew wide. There was all the things that had once only filled his imagination right in front of him.

Powder Mountain plans for major terrain expansion with new lift, land deal

03/29/2024 10:33am
Powder Mountain is slated to add more than 3,000 acres of public and private terrain through a new lift and a land acquisition.

University of Utah tops in games development education

03/29/2024 10:06am
Teams of students in the University of Utah's games programs are working toward an approaching deadline to complete video games that will launch at a public event on campus on April 24.

'It's such a fragile resource': Springdale and Zion National Park promote dark night skies

03/29/2024 9:31am
Springdale reminds residents and visitors that artificial outdoor light causes light pollution, which can affect humans and animals. The town is promoting the importance of dark night skies during International Dark Skies Week April 2-8.

Inflation gauge closely tracked by Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually

03/29/2024 9:09am
A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease.

Jake Retzlaff vs. Gerry Bohanon: Breaking down BYU's quarterback competition

03/29/2024 9:02am
Signs of how the BYU football quarterback competition will ultimately unfold are being provided as Kalani Sitake's team heads into the final stretch of its spring practice session.

Major downtown Salt Lake City intersection will close from April to May

03/29/2024 8:43am
Starting April 1, the West Temple and 200 South intersection will be closed as crews replace natural gas lines.

Doorbell camera captures another hit-and-run in Salt Lake City

03/29/2024 8:27am
New doorbell camera shows bystanders rushing to save a woman who may be another victim of an alleged serial hit-and-runner.

Arthur Brooks wants to bring the magic of Utah to the world

03/29/2024 8:03am
When Arthur Brooks' three kids turned 18, they each handed over a business plan to him. But not the kind of plan you might think. It was a business plan for their lives.

Test Drive: Ford's Super Duty trucks combine work efficiency with safety and comfort

03/29/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
When I recently got the opportunity to test drive a 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty, it was almost like Christmas morning.

Weber State hosting powow to showcase Native American dancing, foster closer ties

03/29/2024 7:45am
The 44th Annual Indigenous Voices Pow Wow on Saturday at Weber State University will feature singing and dancing.

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

03/29/2024 7:30am
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries "Roots," has died. He was 87.

Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

03/29/2024 6:57am
A crane appeared at the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared Friday to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four missing workers and blocked ships from entering or leaving the city's vital port.

Sen. Mitt Romney's aims to go after COVID-19 funds fraud

03/29/2024 6:17am
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney is calling for the creation of a new oversight committee to expand the efforts Congress made to go after the fraudulent use of federal COVID-19 funds.