Brian King, Democrat running for governor, says faith drives his politics

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brian King said his faith informs his political worldview in a new ad.

Social media affects views on mental illness, study finds

Teens and young adults spend a lot of time on social media. The messages they encounter there could be key to helping or hurting those who struggle with anxiety and depression.

Police officer hiring in US increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows

U.S. police departments have reported a year-over-year increase in sworn officers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the police killing of George Floyd.

St. George ranks in Top 10 cleanest metro areas in American Lung Association report

As many as 131.2 million people in the U.S. live where the air quality gets failing grades due to too-high levels of ozone or particle pollution. And it's a problem that's been getting worse.

Head-on collision critically injures driver, causes major delays on US 6

A head-on collision on U.S. 6 east of Thistle has sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and closed the road in both directions Sunday evening, causing delays.

Utahn taps Q'eqchi' skills to help feds handle influx of Indigenous minors from Guatemala

Jace Norton learned Q'eqchi' while serving a mission to Guatemala and parlayed his skills into a company that helps federal officials contend with unaccompanied minors from the nation.

Utah woman lost 100 pounds in 1 year: Here's how

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Officials identify Santaquin man killed in car crash in Benjamin

Officials have identified the 25-year-old driver who died Sunday after veering off an overpass and being ejected from the vehicle in Utah County.

Study examines regular use of low-dose aspirin to improve colorectal cancer survival

Taking a low-dose daily aspirin long-term may reduce the risk of developing or dying from colorectal cancer by revving the body's immune response to cancer cells, according to a new study.

Report finds comprehensive approach may improve suicide prevention on college campuses

A new report indicates substantial improvements in the mental health of students at colleges that participate in a comprehensive approach to mental health issues.

Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma, leaving trail of destruction and thousands without power

Oklahoma's governor says tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma and flattened buildings in one rural town have killed at least four people.

Will the Winter Olympics be rotated between Salt Lake City and other permanent locations?

Utah's bid to host the 2034 Winter Games is seen as a "role model" for other bidders by Olympic officials, but a decision on permanent locations may be a decade — or more — away.

Have You Seen This? This bear is able to close doors on command

This video from New Jersey appears to show a bear politely following the commands of a woman — but don't try this at home.

GOP delegates snub most State School Board incumbents; chairman eliminated from primary

Delegates to the Utah Republican Party nominating convention snubbed several incumbents on the state school board Saturday. None of them garnered majority votes in their respective races.

For the first time in 15 years, a Utah singer has made the 'American Idol' top 10

While Utah singers have had a strong presence on 'Idol' in recent years, very few have made it as far as Kaibrienne Richins, a 20-year-old from the small town of Henefer.

Elon Musk's X announces smart TV app on the way

Linda Yaccarino, former NBC TV executive and CEO of X, shared a Tuesday tweet previewing a smart TV app that will launch on the social media platform, a move that aligns with owner Elon Musk's oft-stated plans to make X an "everything platform."

World Central Kitchen to resume Gaza aid after worker deaths in Israeli strike

World Central Kitchen said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike.

Project to rehabilitate Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive set to begin

A project to repair and enhance aging roads and parking lots at Capitol Reef National Park will begin on Monday, creating some impacts to visiting the park this year.

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

Here's a look at the movies and shows coming to Disney+ and Hulu next month.

Simple ways to fight back against rising insurance costs

It's one of the most painful parts of inflation right now — rising insurance costs.

Vernal police officer shot, flown to hospital

A Vernal police officer was shot multiple times late Saturday but was able to drive himself to a hospital before being airlifted to a Wasatch Front hospital.

College students, inmates and a nun: A unique book club meets at one of the nation's largest jails

A unique book club at one of the nation's largest jails brings together college students and inmates. The student-led volunteer effort started years ago as an offshoot of a DePaul University program offering college credit classes at the jail for students and detainees.

Utah waterfall book provides guide to help hikers go with the flow

Utah offers numerous waterfall adventures, and an author is releasing an information guidebook naming the best hikes in June.

'There's just nothing like it': The 1896 letter declaring Utah a state has come to the Beehive State

It's unclear how an 1896 document signed by President Grover Cleveland approving Utah as a state ended up at a Boston-based document auction this spring, but it's now finding its home in the Beehive State.