Slain Santaquin police officer was 'always looking out for everybody else,' co-workers say at vigil

Hundreds of community members gathered at Centennial Park in Santaquin Wednesday to remember Sgt. Bill Hooser who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week.

Utah Royals start 3-game road trip with 2-0 loss in San Diego

A grueling month of May is just beginning for a Utah Royals squad that dropped the fifth match in its last six on Wednesday in San Diego.

'Dream to be free': Utah refugees and immigrants pitch their businesses at local competition

Three business owners took home prize money Wednesday night at the International Rescue Committee of Salt Lake's annual immigrant and refugee pitch competition.

Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there.

College scholarship program honors Utah's fallen officers

The legacy of Utah's police officers killed in the line of duty is being honored through a scholarship program for college students.

New Mexico makes RSL 1-and-done in Open Cup with 4-2 loss

Real Salt Lake was eliminated in the Round of 32 of the U.S. Open Cup Wednesday in New Mexico after making it all the way to the semifinals last year.

Sen. Mike Lee introduces legislation to require proof of citizenship to vote in US

Sen. Mike Lee is sponsoring a proposal to require proof of citizenship to vote in the U.S., though undocumented immigrants are already barred from voting in federal elections.

US House OKs bill adding citizenship question to census along partisan lines

The U.S. House approved a bill adding a citizenship question to the decennial U.S. census and apportioning House seats based on the U.S. citizen population.

Disneyland gets final approval for colossal expansion

Disney cleared a major hurdle to start developing a colossal expansion of its Disneyland theme parks when the Anaheim City Council unanimously gave final approval to rezone much of the property.

3 ramps to close this weekend as UDOT picks up work on 62 Salt Lake County bridges

Three freeway ramps near the Salt Lake City International Airport will close this weekend for repairs, as crews repair 62 Salt Lake County bridges this year.

Smith Entertainment Group releases bracket to name Utah NHL team

Coming soon: A team name for Utah's NHL club.

High schoolers unveil finished class project: An affordable Sandy home

Marie Willson and her Canyons Technical Education Center classmates spent 10 to 12 hours a week constructing a 1,900-square-foot house at 142 Cottage Avenue, in Sandy.

You've seen the book, now get it for free

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Fake law enforcement scams threatening jailtime if you don't pay on the rise in Utah

Law enforcement scams that threaten jail for citizens if they don't pay immediately are on the rise in Utah

Utah finalizes 2024 big game permit amount, sets new shed hunting rules

Utah wildlife officials approved a plan to add 6,800 new general season buck deer hunting permits this year, on top of a few other changes.

Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years

A multiday storm system that primarily impacted Utah's northern half from Sunday through Tuesday was quite productive.

House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it. Greene, of Georgia, pressed ahead with her long shot effort despite pushback from Republicans at the highest levels who are tired of the political chaos.

Skies alert: California rocket launch visible in southern Utah has potential to be 'space jellyfish'

The scheduled launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California on Wednesday evening is not only likely to be visible from southern Utah but also has the potential to create a phenomenon known as a "space jellyfish" because of the timing of the liftoff.

Have You Seen This? Broadcaster jinxes a no-hitter that never was

The most predictable thing happened when a broadcaster called a no-hitter moments before a game Tuesday night.

Test drive turns into 3-hour kidnapping, police say

A woman who police say asked a man in West Jordan if she could test drive the car he was selling, was arrested in Tooele after driving for three hours and then breaking into a garage.

Ukraine anticipates tensions with Russians at Paris Olympics

Ukrainian officials are telling their country's Olympic team to stay away from the Russians and Belarusians competing as neutral athletes during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Sen. Mitt Romney endorses veteran Stewart Peay for 3rd District House seat

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, endorsed veteran Stewart Peay for the state's 3rd District congressional seat on Wednesday. Peay married the niece of Romney's wife, Ann Romney.

Celebrating Utah moms with new efforts to treat maternal mental illness

Utah health professionals are increasing their commitment to improving the treatment and understanding of the mental health challenges experienced by women during and after a pregnancy.

24 pounds of fentanyl with $1.6M street value seized in southern Utah bust

Police in St. George reported seizing drugs with a street value of $1.6 million from a vehicle last week after receiving a tip.

South Salt Lake robbery and assault lead to shot fired in the street, police say

Two women and a man accused of robbing and beating a man, which led to a car chase and a shooting, have been arrested.

The latest on religion cases in the Supreme Court

Here are the latest cases and the questions the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address.

Salt Lake City mayor unveils $475M budget request. Here's what it includes

Salt Lake City's mayor said "creativity and diligence" helped the city avoid a deficit of over $20 million heading into the budget process.

'Ozempic babies': Reports of surprise pregnancies raise new questions about weight loss drugs

Numerous women have shared stories of "Ozempic babies." But the joy some experience in discovering pregnancies may come with anxiety about the unknowns, as these medicines haven't been studied in people who are pregnant.

After 'chaotic' trip to portal, former Utah State starter McCae Hillstead found home at BYU

Just 10 days after declaring his transfer intent, the 5-foot-10 strong-armed quarterback from Skyridge High announced on X, formerly Twitter, that he had committed to BYU.

Report: RFK Jr. says worm 'got into my brain and ate a portion of it'

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. experienced a series of health issues in recent years, including an abnormality that he said was caused by a worm that entered his brain and then died, the New York Times reported.

US pauses some weapons to Israel as battles rage around Rafah

Hamas said it was battling Israeli troops on the outskirts of the Gaza Strip's crowded southern city of Rafah on Wednesday after a U.S. official said Washington had halted a shipment of powerful bombs that Israel could use in a full-scale assault.

Fentanyl and 20 pounds of meth seized; 2 arrested

An investigation by the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force lead to two arrests and a large quantity of drugs seized in Salt Lake County on Tuesday.

Georgia appeals court to hear Trump's bid to disqualify Fani Willis

Donald Trump notched another win on Wednesday in his campaign to slow the criminal cases against him when a Georgia appeals court agreed to hear his bid to disqualify the district attorney prosecuting him for trying to overturn his election loss in the state.

Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many

West Valley City abruptly announced the closure of the West Valley Performing Arts Center on Monday, to the dismay of residents and loyal theatergoers.

Doctor shows emotional jurors photos of children's autopsies in Chad Daybell murder trial

Chad Daybell's murder trial continued Wednesday in Boise with more testimony from the doctor who performed autopsies on JJ and Tylee's bodies.

Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits

Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content. Panera didn't say Tuesday whether the decision was because of the lawsuits or health concerns.

Weber School District projects outlined in $279M bond move ahead — but they'll cost $60M more

Weber School District officials are in the final stages of seeking $60 million in bond funds to supplement a $279 million bond issue approved by voters in 2021 for new schools.

7 ways your life changes as a mother

Motherhood changes you physically, mentally, emotionally and every other possible way you can imagine.

Driver critically injured after crashing into pole in downtown Salt Lake

A driver was critically injured after crashing into a utility pole in downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday, police said.

Box Elder County experiences multiple earthquakes

Have you felt shaking in Box Elder County? In the past three days, 75 small earthquakes have been measured by University of Utah Seismograph Stations southwest of Tremonton.

How the University of Utah is trying to move forward after pro-Palestinian protests

In the wake of pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Utah that ended when police broke up an illegal encampment, the university community is seeking ways to move forward.