'I got frustrated and gave up': High mortgage rates keep some Utah homebuyers on the sidelines

Many Utah homebuyers are beginning to give up on owning a home as mortgage rates continue to gatekeep them.

'My best day in the NHL': Utah gives new NHL team a hero's welcome

Wednesday just might have been the favorite for the players and head coach as they were welcomed to Salt Lake City.

Some Salt Lake high school facilities closed to the public due to irresponsible dog owners

The Granite School District says irresponsible dog owners are forcing the closure of some high school tennis courts that used to be open to the public.

Supreme Court to decide if outright camping bans constitute cruel and unusual punishment

A group of people experiencing homelessness in Portland filed a class action lawsuit which has been appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to decide on whether enforcement constitutes as cruel and unusual punishment.

Cedar City jury convicts man of raping co-worker at Paragonah dairy farm

A man accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker at a Paragonah dairy farm on Halloween morning of 2021 has been found guilty on all counts.

Utah State Board of Education clarifies districts are in charge of bathroom law implementation

The Utah State Board of Education is clarifying that it's up to school districts to decide how they implement a new bathroom law in schools that requires students to use the bathroom of their biological sex.

John Curtis says voters are 'tired' of politicians not getting things done

Rep. John Curtis, a U.S. Senate candidate, thinks the "pendulum" is beginning to swing toward candidates who are willing to bridge party lines to get things done.

Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman whose skull was found on a fence post 21 years ago.

Autism program at Utah State University is helping kids across the world

An overseas supermodel-turned-philanthropist is getting help from Utah State University to teach children with autism.

Arizona House advances a repeal of the state's near-total abortion ban to the Senate

A proposed repeal of Arizona's near-total ban on abortions has won approval from the state House, clearing its first hurdle a week after a court concluded the state can enforce the 1864 law, which only offers an exception for saving the patient's life.

How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly

Water levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any other point in the last five years, but its peak this year is up to anyone's guess.

Driver charged in rollover crash that ejected 4 friends, killing 1 a year ago

A woman who police say was going over 100 mph when she lost control of her car and rolled, ejecting her four passengers, resulting in the death of one of them, is now facing criminal charges.

Cause of Parowan teacher's death 'undetermined'

A recently completed report by the Utah State Medical Examiner's Office could not come up with a conclusive manner of death for a Parowan's woman who died in December.

Big changes proposed for Utah high school sports involving local, international students

Some massive changes could be coming to high school sports in Utah.

Snow College offers 3 easy keys to maximize college success

Snow College boasts a bold aspirational statement: "Students graduate debt-free, gain work experience, and develop a plan for the future. Those who find Snow College will find themselves."

Utahns reunited with pet cat they accidentally shipped with Amazon return

Some Utahns got the surprise of their life when they got a call that their missing cat was found in Los Angeles. 

New details on how elderly Idaho woman outgunned home intruder during deadly standoff

To many of her neighbors, 85-year-old Christine Jenneiahn is known for her friendly and welcoming demeanor. She's the kind of person known for dropping off cookies to local law enforcement.

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear sirens or a loud roar.

The US quietly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine

The United States in recent weeks secretly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine for use in its battle to fight off Russian invaders, and Ukraine has now used them twice, a U.S. official said on Wednesday.

Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you

Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable. Experts say people can manage most symptoms by using over-the-counter medicines and knowing pollen levels.

Lions make Desert Hills alum Penei Sewell highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL

The former Desert Hills High star inked a four-year, $112-million extension that will pay him an average of $28. million per year, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

Northbound I-15 reopens in Washington County after semitruck crash

Northbound I-15 has reopened several miles south of Kanarraville in Washington County after a crash forced the freeway's closure for several hours on Wednesday.

Child sex abuser rearrested after testifying in his trial, then disappearing

A Midvale man who testified in his own defense during his child sex abuse trial, then failed to show up to court the next day when he was convicted, has been located and rearrested.

Iron County School District votes against return to 'Redmen' mascot for Cedar High School

The Iron County School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted 4-3 to retain "the Reds" as the official moniker and a wolf as the mascot of Cedar High School.

Why are women choosing children, and lots of them?

To understand America's falling birthrates, social scientist Catherine Pakaluk turned not to childless women but to the outliers bucking the trend — the women with children, and lots of them.

An honest day's work: Teens at Springdale Subway find purse full of cash, turn it in to authorities

Three teenagers working at the Subway sandwich shop in Springdale discovered a purse left behind bursting with money Monday evening.

Couple faces felony charges after fast-food workers report child abuse

A couple arrested in Taylorsville now face felony charges after employees at a Burger King called police because they were concerned about two young children.

Airlines will now be required to give automatic cash refunds for canceled and delayed flights

The Biden administration is setting new rules on airline fees and refunds. The Transportation Department said Wednesday that the final rules will spell out exactly when consumers are owed a refund for a delayed flight.

Here's how many Utah households applied for the Utah Fits All Scholarship

More than 15,900 applications on behalf of 27,270 students were submitted for the Utah Fits All Scholarship.

Former BYU QB Kedon Slovis' NFL draft stock rising, but will his name be called?

Kedon Slovis may have a legitimate shot at finding himself a spot on an NFL roster following his up-and-down collegiate career.

Democrat Brian King outraises Gov. Spencer Cox in first few months of 2024

Democratic gubernatorial challenger Brian King outraised Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in the first few months of 2024.

Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban bills after Republican battle

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law on Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, notching a rare bipartisan victory for the president as he seeks reelection and ending months of wrangling with Republicans in Congress.

A second chance at life allowed former Utes lineman Garett Bolles to pay it forward for troubled youth

The story of the former Utah offensive lineman is remarkable. He was kicked out of his home at 18 years old and taken in by the Greg and Emily Freeman family.

Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

Idaho filmmaker, 'Studio C' alum, takes on new movie playing in theaters nationwide

A filmmaker and actor with ties in Utah and Idaho is featured in a new movie playing nationwide.

Coroner describes why she changed Tammy Daybell's cause of death to homicide

Testimony in the death penalty trial against Chad Daybell on Wednesday focused on Tammy Daybell's death and autopsy.

'We're not criminals, we're workers': Day laborers say sometimes they have no other work options

Undocumented immigrants in Utah sometimes gather outside locales like Home Depot seeking work, drawing fire from some, though they do so because they say they have no other options.

Utah retirement experts issue critical warning about Social Security

Retirement experts Tyson Thacker and Ryan Thacker have issued a critical warning to Utah residents who are planning to file for Social Security in the next five years.

4 fires near downtown Salt Lake City prompt an arson investigation

Fire investigators are looking for someone suspected of starting several fires in the downtown area early Tuesday.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans taking effect after their sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned the impact on emergency pregnancy care.

Tesla's earnings plunge, but the company promises cheaper car model

Tesla reported its first-quarter adjusted earnings plunged 48%, falling short of lowered Wall Street forecasts, but it assured investors that it plans to move ahead with a cheaper model due out next year.

Crews detonate 'ancient dynamite' sticks found in Holladay home

Hazmat crews detonated old explosives that were found in a Salt Lake County home early Wednesday morning after evacuating dozens of nearby houses.