Judge finds Beach Boys' Brian Wilson needs conservatorship because of mental decline

A judge says Beach Boys co-founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to handle his personal and medical decisions.

'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' in development with Andy Serkis to direct and star

Andy Serkis is going back to Middle-earth to play Gollum in two new Lord of the Rings films. Oscar-winning team Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens will produce and Serkis will direct.

'Hope and looking forward': Utah's Jewish community focuses on safety as antisemitism spikes

The United Jewish Federation hosted a panel discussion spurred by a rise in antisemitism as the Israel-Hamas war continues and will offer training to the public to prepare for incidents of hate.

Judge rules against bail for man charged with intentionally hitting 9 women with car

A 3rd District judge denied bail Thursday to Anh Pham, a man charged with multiple counts of attempted murder after prosecutors say he hit multiple women with his car.

Donald Trump's youngest son to represent Florida at Republican convention

Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, will be one of the delegates representing Florida at the Republican National Convention in July, a notable move given that he has kept largely out of the public eye so far during the campaign.

How a Utah barbershop is helping support fallen officer's family and community

A Spanish Fork barbershop is offering law enforcement free haircuts to show solidarity with the community.

US House passes Rep. John Curtis' bill to remove 'red tape' around nuclear power

The U.S. House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, to streamline the approval process of nuclear power projects.

Israel due to get billions of dollars more in US weapons despite Biden pause

Billions of dollars worth of U.S. weaponry remains in the pipeline for Israel, despite the delay of one shipment of bombs and a review of others by President Joe Biden's administration, concerned their use in an assault could wreak more devastation on Palestinian civilians.

New Utah-focused exhibit comes to Hogle Zoo

Hogle Zoo's new Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit opened Thursday, giving visitors a chance to discover "the wonder in our backyards," zoo president and CEO Doug Lund said.

'A minority among minorities': Utah's tiny Paraguayan community hosting independence festivities

The Paraguayan community in Utah is hosting a celebration on Saturday to mark independence day in the small South American country.

1 killed in Provo Canyon car crash

One person was killed in a car crash in Provo Canyon near Bridal Veil Falls on Thursday afternoon.

KSL Cars gets a star-studded garage tour from popular YouTuber: Watch video

From teenage tinkerings to a Ferrari dream come true and a Smokey and the Bandit car, Utah Johnny Lange is passionate about his projects.

Sandy man accused of assaulting elderly wife

A 78-year-old man is accused of severely beating his 85-year-old wife in Sandy.

Utah man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods

A Tooele man is among the thousands in southeastern Brazil who are stranded and displaced after catastrophic floods submerged entire cities.

Hunter Biden loses bid to dismiss gun charges, clearing way for June trial

A federal appeals court panel rejected a bid by President Joe Biden's son to dismiss criminal gun charges, clearing the way for Hunter Biden's June 3 trial, a first for the child of a sitting president.

Salt Lake City Fire Department preparing now for potential wildfires in the future

With recent snow in Salt Lake City, wildfires are not something many residents have to worry about right now. However, Salt Lake City firefighters have been.

Have You Seen This? Celtics turn playoff highlights into 2K video game

The Boston Celtics' social media team has garnered attention this season for its creative takes on highlights videos but took the imagination to another level Thursday.

Federal government awarding grants to improve wetlands

The Department of the Interior Wednesday announced more than $87 million in funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.

St. George homebuyers will pay a lot more in monthly mortgage for homes purchased this year

Those looking to buy a house in Washington County now face a dramatic difference in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a recent report.

Provo man dies after crash involving semi in Cedar Fort on Wednesday

Daniel Curtis Brock, 62, of Provo was killed in a crash involving a semi truck on state Route 73 in Cedar Fort on Wednesday.

Freshman Shonty Passi's 3-run home run lifts Utah softball past Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament

The moment wasn't too big for freshman Shonty Passi.

Woman creates custom designed signs, drawing inspiration from her heritage

A popular way some families honor their 2024 grad is displaying a huge banner with their photo and name on it. Vania Lautaha has perfected this art in a unique way – drawing inspiration from her Samoan heritage.

Big changes coming for Salt Lake City's neglected west side

A forthcoming multibillion-dollar project will bring housing, offices, shops and maybe a pro baseball stadium to the west side of Salt Lake City.

Michelle Obama pays visit to Salt Lake bookshop on 'secret mission'

Former first lady Michelle Obama paid a surprise visit to a bookstore in Salt Lake City to sign copies of her new book, surprising locals, and buying a few books for herself.

Temples shines as BYU softball stuns Oklahoma State in Big 12 Tournament opener

BYU softball was enjoying its first-ever trip to Oklahoma City for the Big 12 softball tournament that the Cougars figured they might as well stay.

Ben Criddle: Why Chris Burgess left his alma mater for BYU

Chris Burgess outlined three primary reasons why he chose BYU, all of which played pivotal in making his decision.

Key player in Abravanel Hall's genesis speaks out against possible demolition

In response to recent ideas of possibly demolishing and rebuilding Salt Lake's Abravanel Hall, the home to the Utah Symphony, a key player in the building's creation speaks out against the notion.

High wind warning, advisories issued as easterly downslope winds return

Many parts of the Wasatch Front's northern half picked up multiple inches of precipitation this week, and now northern Utah is getting the brunt of easterly winds.

Southbound I-15 reopens in Pleasant Grove following fatal crash

Southbound I-15 was closed in Pleasant Grove for a couple of hours Thursday morning due to a fatal crash.

Philanthropic and civic leaders collaborate to alleviate homelessness, reform criminal justice and more

The state's current rate of homelessness is roughly 11 in 10,000 residents. That puts it below the national average, which is good — but not enough. The work is far from over.

Former Utah Rep. Chris Cannon dies at age 73

Former Utah Rep. Chris Cannon died Wednesday at age 73. Cannon served in the U.S. House from 1997 to 2009.

2 skiers confirmed dead in avalanche; weather delays recovery effort until Friday

Two skiers believed to be trapped by an avalanche near the Lone Peak Summit area were confirmed to be deceased Thursday afternoon.

2 Utah men face federal charges for allegedly supplying fentanyl resulting in deaths

Two Utah men were recently indicted in federal court in separate cases for allegedly supplying fentanyl to two women, resulting in the deaths of each victim.

Straw poll: What are your favorite NHL team names?

Voting for Utah's NHL team officially began on Wednesday and the first round will run through May 22. But why wait that long to get a feel for what Utah wants in a name?

ChatGPT popular in Provo, nationwide study finds

Provo is listed among the top cities for ChatGPT and artificial intelligence tool use, a recent study by Authority found.

Lyft driver accused of sexually assaulting intoxicated teen charged with 12 felonies

A Lyft driver has been charged with 12 felonies accusing him of raping a 17-year-old girl he was supposed to be driving home.

'I want to kick the door down': Lynne Roberts working to push the limits even higher

Utah basketball has a new standard, and it starts with making the Big Dance, and it ends with a deep run in March.

Police found missing children's debit card, iPad with Daybells in Hawaii, sergeant says

Chad Daybell's murder trial continues Thursday in Boise. He is charged with killing his wife and Lori Daybell's two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.

Trump lawyer seeks to undermine Stormy Daniels' credibility

Donald Trump's lawyer sought to catch inconsistencies in porn star Stormy Daniels' various tellings of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, part of an effort on Thursday to undermine her credibility.

University of Utah says it can't legally divest stocks as demanded by pro-Palestinian protesters

Less than 1% of the university's portfolio is invested directly in common stock and none are stocks pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeted for disinvestment, university officials said.

Miss Teen USA steps down just days after Utah's Miss USA's resignation

Miss Teen USA resigned Wednesday, sending further shock waves through the pageant community just days after Utah's Miss USA said she would relinquish her crown.

5 reasons not to wear shoes in the house

Whether it's for convenience, cleanliness or health, slipping those soles off before entering the house is always a good idea. Here are five reasons why.

Restaurants in Delta Center revitalization zone hopeful about more customers

With plans to renovate the area around the Delta Center, nearby businesses say they're hopeful the plans will bring in more customers.

Charges filed against former middle school counselor continue to mount in Washington County

Charges continue to mount for a former Mesquite middle school counselor who was arrested in Nevada and then extradited to Washington County to face charges filed in Utah.

An 'iconic' art installation is coming to Salt Lake City's old Raging Waters site

The future Glendale Park will be home to Salt Lake City's next "iconic" public art installation, the city's mayor says.