Rejection to billion-dollar success: Jamie Kern Lima shares business journey at UVU graduation

Before creating what would eventually become the largest luxury makeup brand in the country, Utah Valley University's 2024 commencement speaker Jamie Kern Lima experienced years of failures and rejections.

UDOT launches volunteer litter-cleanup program to Keep Utah Beautiful

Gov. Spencer Cox helped the Utah Department of Transportation launch its new litter-cleanup program, Keeping Utah Beautiful, by helping to clean up some Salt Lake County roadways.

'Brave men': Utah police memorialize 2 officers who died in the line of duty

Utah police officers and others gathered Thursday to add two new names to the memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

From T-ball to bee ball: Beekeeper Matt Hilton revels in 'surreal' experience after his MLB heroics

Beekeeper Matt Hilton said the last few days have been "crazy" after becoming the latest star of Major League Baseball.

Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps

A nonprofit that aims to reduce transportation gaps one bicycle at a time celebrated the opening of its new flagship location.

Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah

Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.

Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants

Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.

Dwyane Wade, Michelle Obama headline 2nd day of Qualtrics summit in Utah

Around 10,000 people poured into the Salt Palace Convention Center this week for the Qualtrics X4 summit to network, collaborate and hear from a star-studded lineup of speakers that included Dwyane Wade and Michelle Obama.

Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet

Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.

Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in. 

Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in Utah

You know summer is just around the corner when grills start firing and potatoes start salading. And the unofficial harbinger of sandal season? Memorial Day. Whether you celebrate by attending an official event, camping in Utah or hitting the road, Utah.com has a list of ideas for your holiday kickoff.

'We might save a life': Utah goalie Connor Ingram a finalist for Masterton trophy

Connor Ingram was done. In January 2021, the Utah goalkeeper woke up in a Dallas hotel and just wanted to go home.

Gail Miller tells USU graduates to 'lead with love'

Gail Miller related a recent back surgery to the importance of flexibility and moderation while moving through life during a commencement address at the Utah State University.

Have You Seen This? Old government supercomputer is up for auction

The Cheyenne supercomputer, once the world's 20th-fastest, has been put up for auction after its retirement in August 2023. The computer was used to build advanced models and simulations over seven years, through the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Fugitive flees from southern Utah police at 135 mph, gets caught with drugs

A South Dakota man already wanted in another state on drug-related charges was recently arrested in Utah after allegedly trying to flee from officers and possessing more drugs.

Man says his emotional support alligator has gone missing

A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years.

Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case

Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.

Doctors say new 'BEAR' procedure could be future of ACL reconstruction

Meggan Mosyjowski suffered an ACL injury earlier this year while skiing and needed surgery. But as she discussed options with her doctor, she learned about a new procedure. 

IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers

The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.

Feds moving too slowly to contain spread of bird flu, Romney says

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said he is "alarmed" by the rapid spread of the bird flu virus and called on federal agencies to move quickly to contain the outbreak.

Romney says there's no comparison to his past dog story and South Dakota governor shooting her puppy

Sen. Mitt Romney said there's no comparison between Kristi Noem killing her "less than worthless" puppy and the controversy over the Romney family dog.

Jimmer Fredette, other BYU sports stars, endorse 3rd District Congressional candidate Case Lawrence

Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette and two other BYU sports legends endorsed 3rd Congressional District candidate Case Lawrence on Wednesday.

Changes to University of Utah's diversity policies coming into focus; potential impact still unclear

The University of Utah has released preliminary details of some of the changes to its equity, diversity and inclusion policies, as required by HB261, approved by lawmakers this year.

AI child pornography is already here and it's devastating

Sexual exploitation of children over the internet is a major problem that's getting worse courtesy of artificial intelligence.

Patrick Kinahan: Decision to leave Utah goes beyond basketball for Burgess

Chris Burgess has heard all the jokes, dating back to the infamous incident during his senior year of high school nearly 30 years ago.

Pleasant Grove man charged with choking uncle, breaking his arm because he dropped a box

A Pleasant Grove man who allegedly told police he solves problems with violence is facing charges accusing him of breaking his uncle's arm and choking him after the uncle dropped a box.

Manti man designed Utah license plates, loves Utah roads' history

He's loved road trips and their history in Utah, and is driving and drawing on that history.

Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests

Leaders in the Jewish community in Salt Lake City are ramping up security at synagogues and responding to recent protests with more support for Jewish students.

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration. The lawmakers say they're concerned about travelers' privacy and civil liberties.

Teachers' salaries are the highest in over a decade. Why it's still not enough

A new study reports the highest salaries for teachers in 14 years. Calculated against inflation, though, it drops below levels in 2008 and 2009.

Saratoga Springs father arrested, accused of abusing infant son

A Saratoga Springs man was arrested Wednesday and accused of physically abusing his 1-month-old son.

From last to first: Utah baseball defying odds en route to record season, Pac-12 title hopes

There were few believers in the Utah baseball program when the preseason poll was released in February — and for good reason.

JJ Vallow's grandma, Chad Daybell's mother and sister-in-law all testify in murder trial Thursday

Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard testimony on Thursday from JJ Vallow's grandmother, Kay Woodcock. Daybell is accused of murdering his wife and his new wife's two children.

Central Utah man charged with physically abusing 11-month-old nephew

A Sevier County man has been arrested and charged with causing life-threatening injuries to his 11-month-old nephew.

What to expect if you're attending graduation at the University of Utah

After a pair of pro-Palestinian protests on the University of Utah campus earlier this week, one of which was broken up by police, the university is shifting its attention to its commencement and convocation ceremonies Thursday and Friday.

Jury finds Salt Lake pastor not guilty in rape case

A pastor charged with nine first-degree felonies and accused of raping a teenager in his congregation multiple times was acquitted after a four-day jury trial.

Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA

Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week.

Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion

A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.

Stranded cruise passengers from Utah race to catch up with their ship

A month after eight Norwegian Cruise Line passengers were stranded in Africa when their ship left without them, a Utah couple – ages 84 and 81 – were also left behind by the cruise line in Spain.