Lehi and West Jordan residents share excitement about new temples announced for their cities

Residents of West Jordan and Lehi expressed shock and excitement after President Russell M. Nelson announced the new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their area.

Donor gives rare collector items to Cache Valley charity auction

A guitar signed by Taylor Swift is just one of many unique items for sale by a Cache Valley charity. But this auction wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for one donor. 

Photos: Total solar eclipse sweeps across North America

Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday.

UConn concludes dominant run to 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Purdue 75-60

not a single one of them decided by fewer than 13 points. UConn was efficient on offense but won this with defense.

Tesla's Musk predicts AI will be smarter than the smartest human next year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday predicted the development of artificial intelligence that will be smarter than the smartest human probably by next year, or by 2026.

Tribal coalition announces new statewide domestic, sexual violence hotline for Native Americans

A Utah nonprofit announced the launch of a statewide domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans to connect with a culturally informed advocate on Monday.

Man tortured in Sandy apartment for hours, police say

Felony charges were filed Monday against two men accused of kidnapping another man and hitting, cutting and burning him for hours as he was tied up.

Utahns travel east to experience the total solar eclipse

The eclipse was near 50% totality in Utah on Monday. However, that didn't stop people from road tripping or flying more than 1,000 miles east to experience darkness.

Vatican blasts gender-related surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

The Vatican has declared that gender-related surgeries and surrogacy are grave violations of human dignity.

Man killed along I-15 had come from Venezuela in search of 'a better life'

Alberto Marcano, killed in the American Fork area while changing a flat tire Thursday, had been in the United States for nearly a year and was hoping to bring his family here.

Experience the difference a C. Bechstein piano makes at Utah's exclusive dealer

As a musician, you need an instrument that enhances your ability to express those feelings. For pianists in particular, a great piano doesn't just play music; it acts as a conduit for that expression.

Biden could miss deadline for Ohio ballot

President Joe Biden is facing challenges in getting on Ohio's ballot in 2024.

Republican Senate hopeful Carolyn Phippen throws cold water on national abortion ban

Republican Senate candidate Carolyn Phippen said abortion policy should be crafted by states, not the federal government, which would lead to "something far worse" for states with bans.

West Jordan day care employee charged with child sex abuse

An employee at a West Jordan day care center was charged Monday with two first-degree felonies accusing him of inappropriately touching a young girl.

Justice Department rebuffs Republican demand for audio of Biden interview

The U.S. Justice Department on Monday rebuffed demands by Republicans in the House of Representatives to hand over audio recordings of President Joe Biden's interviews with a special counsel whose report questioning Biden's memory set off a political firestorm.

'Do you copy?': Utah students make contact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

Students from six different Tooele schools on Monday were able to pose questions for astronaut Mike Barratt after making contact with the International Space Station.

Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off of the roof of a 6-story bar

Police say country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville.

Have You Seen This? If you give a mouse a cookie ...

You might have heard of the popular children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." But this mouse is taking matters into its own hands.

Movie theaters are getting creative to appeal to audiences before blockbuster season

We're in the thick of the pre-summer movie doldrums. From anticipated re-releases to expanded screenings in premium formats, here's what movie theaters are doing when the release schedule is sparse.

Park City man urges Utahns to test for radon after receiving a non-smoking lung cancer diagnosis

When people think of lung cancer, they often think of cigarettes. But did you know radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers?

National Park Service being sued for switching to cashless entry

The National Park Service is being sued for going cashless at 30 parks and monuments, including Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument.

Utah will host a presidential debate next week — but not with the candidates you expect

Three Libertarian presidential candidates will debate in Salt Lake City on April 19 ahead of the party's national convention over Memorial Day weekend.

Jury now selected: What to expect from Chad Daybell's death penalty trial

Opening arguments and testimony in Chad Daybell's trial begin Wednesday morning. It will likely be similar to Lori Daybell's 2023 trial — but there will be some big differences.

Hamas says Gaza truce talks still deadlocked despite reports of progress

A Hamas official said on Monday no progress had been made at a new round of talks in Cairo on a ceasefire in the Gaza war after the Egyptian hosts said headway had been achieved on the agenda.

West Valley man fired 15 shots into bedroom wall of sleeping roommate, police say

A West Valley man who said he was feeling bad about his financial situation was arrested after firing 15 shots into the wall of a bedroom where his roommate was sleeping, police say.

Could Kentucky alum Mark Pope spin BYU around coaching carousel?

The Kentucky job will reportedly soon be open, with John Calipari on the verge of a five-year contract worth close to $8 million a year, according to ESPN.

Low cost MRI for $399 available without a doctor's order and without insurance

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Utah singer reveals life-changing advice she received on 'American Idol'

Kaibrienne Richins said she "felt a little defeated" when she learned she'd have to compete in a sing-off to potentially secure a spot in the top 24 of "American Idol."

Eagle Mountain woman charged with torturing dog

An Eagle Mountain woman, 28, was charged Monday with torturing her dog after police say a video surfaced showing the alleged abuse.

Pleasant Grove man arrested in shooting, kidnapping investigation

A Pleasant Grove man was arrested Monday and accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend and firing a shot at a man she was with.

Actor Jonathan Majors avoids jail time, sentenced to counseling for assaulting ex-girlfriend

Actor Jonathan Majors has been ordered to complete a yearlong counseling program but avoided jail time Monday for assaulting Grace Jabbari.

'Total Eclipse of the Heart' searches surge on Spotify, iTunes

Excitement over Monday's eclipse is shining new light on a decades-old song.

Trump faces criminal trial next week, first for a former president, in hush money case

Donald Trump next week is set to become the first former U.S. president to face a criminal trial — a case involving hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.

Visit Switzerland for $4,000 — including airfare out of SLC

The Switzerland tour is $3,999 per person when you travel with a companion — including airfare out of Salt Lake on Delta Airlines!

Almost since cars were invented, a Plowgian's been fixing them

For Plowgian Auto Repair in Holladay, finding cars to work on is not a problem. On any given day, the parking lot looks like the evacuation of Dunkirk. Cars are strewn everywhere.

Engine cover on Southwest Airlines plane rips off, forcing flight to return to Denver

The Federal Aviation Administration says a Southwest Airlines jet leaving Denver was forced to land after the engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff.

Trump says states should determine abortion law; no mention of national ban

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday said abortion laws should be determined by states, stopping short of proposing a national ban and choosing a more moderate stance heading into November's general election.

Utah senators lead Congress in legislative scorecard

Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney have done more than nearly all of their colleagues to protect American innovation, according to a new congressional scorecard.

Idaho inmate, accomplice accused of helping him escape during hospital ambush are due in court

Two members of an Idaho white supremacist prison gang are due in court for a preliminary hearing, along with a woman accused of providing a vehicle they used during 36 hours on the run after an escape in an armed ambush at a Boise hospital.

Not just online predators: Utah teens also dealing with cyberbullying, defamation

Several Utah police agencies have recently been involved in investigating incidents subjecting Utah teens to "despicable" harassment, defamation and online predators.

A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse began its race across the continent. Monday's spectacle was eagerly awaited by millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It's North America's biggest eclipse crowd ever, thanks to the densely populated path.