Kenneth Lofton Jr.'s near triple-double leads Jazz to back-to-back victories

Lofton Jr. had 27 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the Jazz's 110-109 win over the LA Clippers in Los Angeles.

If OJ Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line

O.J. Simpson died without having paid the lion's share of the $33.5 million judgment a civil jury awarded to the families of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

Last-minute try keeps Utah Warriors from road win over Dallas

Reserve hook Tomas Bekerman scored off a 15-man maul in the final minute as the Jackals rallied for a 22-20 win over the Warriors at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

IOC wraps up visit to Utah's proposed 2034 Olympic venues

Members of the International Olympic Committee delegation continued visiting Utah venues to evaluate the readiness for a 2034 Winter Games.

President's son Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges

A federal judge in Delaware on Friday declined to dismiss gun charges against Hunter Biden, one of the two criminal cases against Joe Biden's son as the Democratic U.S. president ramps up his campaign for reelection.

1 dead, 13 injured after 18-wheeler crashed into public safety office; driver arrested

A man drove a stolen 18-wheeler into a Texas Department of Public Safety building Friday, killing one person and injuring 13 others, according to local officials.

Royals shut out in 1-0 home loss to Orlando

The Utah Royals were held scoreless for the first time since the season opener Friday at America First Field in a 1-0 loss to the Orlando Pride.

Shaping the future of aviation tech: UVU's autonomous electric tug

Utah Valley University students tested their prototype electric-powered, autonomous vehicle during a demo at Provo Airport in Provo on Friday.

Utah conference on organ transplantation promotes effective practices to help more people

Organ donor and transplantation professionals learned best practices Friday at a leadership conference in Utah aiming to boost successful transplant numbers nationwide.

State calling for public input to close 'digital divide,' bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

The Department of Commerce accepted Utah's Digital Equity plan, which means communities now have the chance to provide input on gaps in internet access to take advantage of '"generational" funding to bring high-speed, reliable internet to the entire state.

Four-wheeler rider critically injured after going into oncoming traffic in Cedar City

A four-wheeler rider is hospitalized after he lost control and went into oncoming traffic in Cedar City on Friday, police say.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says culture is 'secret sauce' that makes Utah thrive

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Utah's culture is what separates the Beehive State from the rest of the nation.

How Utah's snowpack basins fared this year — and what happens next

Almost every Utah snowpack basin ended up with an above-normal collection this year, and most of it has yet to melt, which may cause some safety concerns in the coming months.

Get moving: How to manage stress with exercise 

If not managed well, stress can cause serious health problems. Exercise — love it or hate it — has long been proven to reduce stress.

GOPers in Davis, Weber counties take aim at ERIC, which helps Utah maintain voter lists

Proposed resolutions in Davis and Weber counties ask Utah to stop using the electronic voting service, even as Utah officials say the program has helped identify 675,026 voter records needing updates.

Salt Lake City hits 1st 80-degree day of year, ties 88-year-old record

Salt Lake City tied an 88-year-old temperature record on Friday, but cooler temperatures are on the horizon.

NHL to Utah? Arizona Coyotes reportedly informed move to Salt Lake is happening

According to multiple reports, the Coyote players were informed before Friday's game in Edmonton that they would be moving to Utah next season.

'I haven't seen anything like this before.' Prosecutor details armed invasion of elderly Idaho woman's home

The man who was shot and killed by an 85-year-old woman during a home invasion had parked at least a mile away from her home, walked, and then broke in through a window with a screwdriver.

Judge declines to delay Trump's NY hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity

The judge in Donald Trump's hush money criminal case has turned down the former president's request to postpone his trial because of publicity about the case.

Panguitch Lake dam mitigation efforts effective; evacuation warning lifted

City officials announced Friday the evacuation notice for Panguitch and surrounding areas has been lifted, as dam mitigation efforts have been successful.

Utah representatives split on reauthorization to US government surveillance program

Utah's representatives were split on a bill to reauthorize a U.S. surveillance program that passed the House on Friday.

Why Yianni Ioannou is running for Salt Lake County mayor

Born and raised in a small village in Cyprus, Yianni John Ioannou never imagined he'd one day be running for the Salt Lake County mayor's office. But his personal life has certainly prepared him for just that.

Study says half-million stroke deaths linked to extreme temperatures

Extreme temperature fluctuations linked to climate change could be a factor in roughly a half-million deaths and additional cases of disability from stroke around the world, according to a new study published in Neurology, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Spanish Fork Republican candidate for state senate disqualified as incumbent senator threatens lawsuit

A Republican senator is threatening a lawsuit claiming the Utah County Republican Party wasted his time and resources on a race that ultimately ended with his opponent being disqualified.

Utah man sends $45K to get son out of jail only to find out he was never arrested

A West Jordan man recently fell victim to a scheme in which someone claiming to be his son called and said he was in jail and that money needed to be sent immediately.

What's next? 5 candidates BYU should turn to replace Mark Pope

BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope is off to Kentucky after just one season — and a fifth-place finish — in the Big 12. Where do the Cougars turn next?

US airlines ask the Biden administration to stop approving new flights between the US and China

The biggest U.S. airlines and their unions say the U.S. needs to take a stand against what they call "anti-competitive" policies that China imposes on U.S. airlines.

Police looking for Sandy woman charged with exploiting elderly woman with dementia

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Sandy woman charged with befriending an elderly woman with dementia and then cutting her off from her family and exploiting her finances.

When a Trump rally feels like a tent revival

Religion and politics have mixed for a long time, but the present political moment — and especially former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign — feels different.

How liable is a moving company if your stuff gets damaged?

Dave Donegan's home was just about to go into renovation, so he hired a moving and storage company to hold onto his household goods while work was underway.

Biden administration announces another round of loan cancellation under new repayment plan

The Biden administration is canceling student loans for another 206,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster route to forgiveness. The Education Department announced the latest round of cancellations on Friday.

Transition is early at BYU, but Keanu Hill's move to tight end 'absolutely' a success

It's still early. But by unanimous decision, Keanu Hill's move from BYU wide receiver to tight end has already been deemed a success by all parties involved.

Powwows aren't just about color and dancing; they foster 'a unification and meeting of hearts'

The University of Utah is hosting its annual powwow, put on by the American Indian Resource Center, on Saturday, with a broad array of participants expected to attend.

Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders

For the first time, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. paid the Beehive State a visit.

Patrick Kinahan: Don't blame Pope leaving BYU for going home to dream job

Negotiations were wrapped up Thursday night with Mark Pope agreeing to become the coach at Kentucky, historically one of the greatest programs in college basketball.

'Erratic' man accused of using fire extinguisher on FrontRunner passengers

A Utah man was arrested April 10 after police say he used a fire extinguisher on passengers on a FrontRunner train and threw rocks at them.

Woman kidnapped, sexually assaulted while getting ride from stranger, police say

Salt Lake police have arrested a man who they say offered a woman a ride, but then wouldn't let her out of his car and sexually assaulted her.

Which Utah law school ranks higher, BYU's or the University of Utah's?

Utah's two law schools — the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney College of Law and Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School — each ranked 28th in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Reports 2024 rankings.

7 Earth Day events happening in Utah

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to show the planet some love! Here are a few local events happening on or near Earth Day to get you started.

Duck dumping at Oquirrh Lake is causing overpopulation and environmental issues

A case of duck dumping is highlighting a concerning issue developing in Daybreak: the overpopulation of ducks at Oquirrh Lake.

Utah hosting conference focused on reducing violence in Pacific Islander community

The National Pacific Island Violence Prevention Conference, with a theme of "Building Resiliency and Reclaiming Power," is set for Friday and Saturday.

Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices

A new form of sticker shock has hit American car buyers: soaring insurance costs.

Cache Valley police and students working together to prevent suicide, sextortion

The North Park police chief is hoping to get through to teens and their parents on two important topics: suicide and sextortion.

Eric Walden: Jazz coach, players preached desperation Thursday; it's time for front office to join in

The tanking team finally snapped a 13-game losing streak in the season's home finale, and afterward noted how much having a sense of urgency helped.