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'Frustrating for sure': Neither Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert play in Utah this season

04/02/2024 11:59pm
The two former Jazz stars made appearances in Salt Lake City but never in a playing capacity this season.

Boeing wins $405M to test nuclear missile systems in 'extreme environments' in Utah

04/02/2024 10:31pm
A five-year, $405 million contract extension was given to Boeing, which operates the Little Mountain Test Facility on the western shore of the Great Salt Lake, to test nuclear missile systems.

'Continuance of coal': Rocky Mountain Power updates energy plan, pushing back on renewables

04/02/2024 10:01pm
Among the updates to Rocky Mountain Power's long-term plans released Monday were some impactful, Utah-specific changes related to the rollback of renewable energy initiatives and recommitment to coal.

Jazz lose to Mitchell-less Cavs, but fan wins car after some drama

04/02/2024 9:36pm
The most interesting thing that happened during Cleveland's 129-113 win over the Jazz happened during a stoppage of play

Trooper injured from overpass fall returns home from hospital

04/02/2024 9:34pm
Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Steve "Odie" Myer fell from an overpass west of Salt Lake City on Feb. 13. After 45 days, he has been released from the hospital.

Report: Biden administration has expanded temporary protected status protections for immigrants

04/02/2024 9:03pm
The expansion of temporary protected status initiatives, most notably benefitting Venezuelans, stands in contrast to efforts under Trump to end such programs, says Pew Research Center.

More details of historic Salt Lake building demolition emerge; city seeks changes

04/02/2024 8:57pm
Salt Lake City leaders are considering changes to the city's historic building laws after an incident over the weekend that is still being investigated.

JK Rowling committed no crime slamming Scotland's hate speech law, police say

04/02/2024 8:32pm
Police say J.K. Rowling didn't break the law with tweets criticizing Scotland's new hate speech law and referring to transgender women as men. The "Harry Potter" author is critical of the law.

Native American fashion comes to runway at Utah Indigenous Fashion Week event

04/02/2024 8:05pm
The Utah Indigenous Fashion Week show in Salt Lake City will feature traditional and more contemporary offerings from Hopi, Navajo, Ute, Apache and other designers and artists.

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years kill at least 4 people, damages buildings

04/02/2024 7:52pm
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century has killed at least four people. The national fire agency said four people died in Hualien County. Hualien was the epicenter of the quake that struck around 8 a.m. Wednesday It damaged buildings and caused a small tsunami.

Salt Lake City ramps up controlled releases from Parleys canyons ahead of snowmelt

04/02/2024 7:36pm
The water is flowing much faster through Salt Lake City's Tanner and Sugar House parks, and that trend will continue over the next few weeks.

Runnin' Utes season comes to an end with 100-90 NIT semifinal loss to Indiana State

04/02/2024 7:08pm
The road hasn't been kind to Utah men's basketball this season.

US Justice Department sues Utah over treatment of transgender inmate

04/02/2024 7:03pm
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the Utah Department of Corrections, claiming it violated the law by not providing proper hormone treatment to a transgender inmate.

Salt Lake City man charged with possessing 124K fentanyl pills

04/02/2024 6:31pm
A federal court charged a 31-year-old man from Honduras for possessing more than 124,000 pills of fentanyl.

Democratic state lawmaker loses at county convention; will finish out current term

04/02/2024 6:04pm
Rep. Brett Garner, D-West Valley City, will not retain his seat in the Legislature after he was defeated in the Salt Lake County Democratic Party convention on Saturday.

College student pleads for return of stolen truck with connection to late grandfather

04/02/2024 5:35pm
A college student was pleading Monday for his stolen truck to be returned, saying it held deep significance to his late grandfather.

Rare supercars to shine at Exotics at City Hall show this weekend

04/02/2024 5:17pm - PARTNER
If you're a fan of super cool and rare cars, you will not want to miss the Exotics at City Hall show Saturday, April 6, in downtown Salt Lake City. Supercars have a way of capturing the imagination — and inspiration — for children and adults alike, making this the perfect event for the entire family.

Lehi is hosting a flag redesign contest. Some residents think it's 'unnecessary'

04/02/2024 5:04pm
Lehi is hosting a competition for residents to submit new flag designs for the city, and the announcement was met with mixed reviews on social media.

Video shows California deputies fatally shooting abducted teen as she runs toward them

04/02/2024 4:32pm
A teenage girl who had been kidnapped by her father was following sheriff's deputies' instructions and appeared to be surrendering when deputies fatally shot her during a gun battle.

After welcoming guests for 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino's final day has arrived

04/02/2024 4:04pm
After welcoming guests for 67 years, the doors to the Las Vegas Strip's third-oldest casino will be chained shut at noon Tuesday and demolition is slated for October to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium.

Clark Ivory named Salt Lake Chamber's Giant in Our City

04/02/2024 3:43pm - SPONSORED
On April 25, Clark Ivory will receive the 45th iteration of the Giant in Our City award from the Salt Lake Chamber.

Have You Seen This? Caitlin Clark caps masterful Elite 8 win with dime to brother

04/02/2024 3:33pm
The generational talent had 41 points, seven rebounds and 12 assists in top-seeded Iowa's 84-87 win over No. 3 LSU in a national championship rematch.

Orem woman's support for Ukraine unflagging after 2 years: 'I'm in it for the long haul'

04/02/2024 3:08pm
Lindsey Bohn will travel later this month to Ukraine for the fourth time to help distribute aid in the war-torn nation as U.S. lawmakers debate continued financial assistance.

Tammy Daybell's siblings memorialize their sister as Chad Daybell's trial begins in Boise

04/02/2024 2:35pm
Tammy Daybell's family members released a statement through the charity they started in her honor, the Tammy Douglas Daybell Foundation, which advocates for literacy programs in Utah and Idaho. The trial for Chad Daybell, who is accused of killing Tammy Daybell, started Monday.

South Carolina's coach sparked a backlash with her latest comments on faith

04/02/2024 2:24pm - PARTNER
After South Carolina's women's basketball team advanced to the Final Four, coach Dawn Staley said, "If you don't believe in God, something's wrong with you."

Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sex acts involving children

04/02/2024 2:02pm
The leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport underage girls across state lines in what authorities say was a scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children.

Maverik considers 'additional markets' as it rebrands newly acquired stores in 3 states

04/02/2024 1:34pm
Maverik is slowly but surely taking over the Midwest company that its parent owners purchased last year.

Death penalty in Idaho: Defense attorney explains

04/02/2024 12:40pm
Chad Daybell could face the death penalty if he is found guilty of murdering his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and Tylee Ryan and Joshua "JJ Vallow, two children belonging to his current wife Lori Vallow Daybell.

Deidre Henderson named vice chairwoman of Republican Lieutenant Governors Association

04/02/2024 12:08pm
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson was picked as vice chairwoman of the Republican Lieutenant Governors Association.

Moroni returns to his place atop the Salt Lake Temple

04/02/2024 11:33am
On Tuesday, construction workers moved the angel Moroni statue back into his position atop of the center east spire of the Salt Lake Temple.

Is Utah still the best place in America to raise a family?

04/02/2024 11:30am - PAID POLITICAL AD
When Case and Kerrie Lawrence were trying to decide where to start their small business, their top priority was to find a place that would allow their children to have the best imaginable childhood.

Costco begins offering Ozempic prescriptions to some members

04/02/2024 11:26am
Some people go to Costco for its $1.50 hot dogs, others for its $179 Ozempic prescriptions.

Utah mental health counselor sent to prison for financially abusing vulnerable mother

04/02/2024 11:05am
A Utah mental health counselor has been sentenced to prison for financially abusing his mother, including charging her $15,000 for his mental health services during a weeklong visit.

Patrick Kinahan: Cavaliers in same situation as Jazz were with Donovan Mitchell

04/02/2024 10:29am
Donovan Mitchell loves his situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a young nucleus on the verge of hitting its collective stride together.

Peru Consulate coming to Salt Lake City as population from South American nation grows

04/02/2024 10:05am
A Peruvian Consulate is coming to Utah, the third such office here, according to leaders in the Peruvian community.

Man accused of carjacking, running over security guard during alleged psychotic episode

04/02/2024 9:44am
A man apparently having a psychotic episode in South Jordan on Sunday has been charged with stealing a pickup truck, seriously injuring a security guard trying to stop him and causing a crash on the Mountain View Corridor.

The link between heart disease and alcohol for women

04/02/2024 9:13am
Young and middle-aged women who average more than one alcoholic beverage a day are more likely to develop coronary heart disease than peers who drink less, according to a new study.

First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site

04/02/2024 8:53am
A tugboat pushing a fuel barge has become the first vessel to use an alternate channel to bypass the wreckage of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Will timed-entry system at Arches National Park become permanent?

04/02/2024 8:19am
For the third year in a row, Arches National Park is testing a timed-entry system to spread out crowds throughout the day.

Rep. John Curtis says TikTok phone campaign backfired, but bill still halted in the Senate

04/02/2024 8:01am
Utah Rep. John Curtis says TikTok's media campaign against a bill that would require it to divest from Chinese company ByteDance was ineffective for the company.

Got an app idea? We can build it!

04/02/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Night owls: Poll shows quarter of adults still up at midnight

04/02/2024 7:43am
A quarter of Americans are up past midnight regularly, while another 17% say they hit the sack "around" midnight, according to a recent Yahoo News/YouGov poll.

World Central Kitchen charity halts Gaza operations after Israeli strike kills 7 workers

04/02/2024 7:18am
An Israeli airstrike has killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery of vital food aid to Gaza.

Easter storm brings a big boost for ski resorts as skiers hit the slopes

04/02/2024 6:54am
The gloomy, wet Easter Sunday turned into a solid ski day Monday at some of Utah's resorts.

Man shot, killed by Salt Lake officers after refusing orders, police say

04/02/2024 6:18am
A man was shot and killed by police at 875 S. State in Salt Lake City early Tuesday after officers said he had a weapon and refused to comply with their orders.