Brad Wilson calls 'open border' policies a 'political stunt' to impact census counts

Senate candidate Brad Wilson said the U.S. should require proof of identification to vote and said he believes undocumented immigrants are being let into the country as a "political stunt" to impact elections and census counts.

University of Utah breaks ground on new medical innovation center

University of Utah Health officials broke ground Friday morning on a new building for medical innovation and research.

Scott Pierce, longtime TV critic at Deseret News, then Tribune, dies

Scott D. Pierce, longtime television critic at first the Deseret News and later the Salt Lake Tribune, died Friday at age 64.

2 officers injured, 1 of them by vehicle, while trying to arrest fugitive in South Salt Lake

Two officers are injured, one from being hit by a vehicle, in South Salt Lake Friday evening after an encounter with a federal fugitive, police said.

Boats and floats beware! Invasive species patrols to increase during Memorial Day weekend

Boats, kayaks, paddleboards and anything else that floats will be subject to increased patrols to prevent the spread of invasive quagga mussels over Memorial Day weekend.

Review: 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' has moments but is no 'Fury Road'

Here are some reasons "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is an overall miss, despite some good things.

Robert O'Brien announces BYU Jerusalem Center scholarship during visit with Israel president

Former national security adviser Robert O'Brien announced a new annual scholarship to the Brigham Young University Jerusalem Center this week during a meeting with Israel President Isaac Herzog.

Utah's biggest summer concerts of 2024

Warm weather, good vibes and all your favorite tunes — is there anything better than a summer concert? Utah has plenty of amazing shows lined up this summer, so we put them all in one place to make your planning as easy as possible.

Brazilian women living in Utah need help transporting donations to Florida

Two Utah women who have gathered three warehouses full of donations for Brazil flooding victims are in need of help.

American missionary couple killed by gang in Haiti, family says

A married couple from the U.S. who were serving as missionaries in Haiti were killed there on Thursday, family members said. They were part of a group called Missions in Haiti.

Utah Senate candidate Trent Staggs endorsed by Republican Sen. Rand Paul

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, endorsed Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs for Senate on Thursday, calling him "someone who will stand with myself and Mike Lee defending the Constitution."

Have You Seen This? We're gonna need a bigger ice scraper

This video is definitely a lot more fun to watch in May or June than it would be in the frigid month of January.

Salt Lake City School District may nix idea for new west-side high school after land search

It appears a new high school may not be on the horizon for Salt Lake City's west side after a study shed doubt on the possibility.

Italian teenage computer wizard set to become the first saint of the Millennial generation

Pope Francis has paved the way for the canonization of the first saint of the millennial generation, attributing a second miracle to a 15-year-old Italian computer whiz who died of leukemia in 2006.

Honoring veterans: 3,000 flags placed by youth volunteers

In a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served the country, more than 200 youth volunteers from around the Salt Lake Valley gathered to honor military veterans ahead of Memorial Day.

Kouri Richins gets new attorneys, proclaims innocence in recordings sent to national media

New attorneys were assigned Friday to represent Kouri Richins, after she sent audio files to national media proclaiming her innocence and saying she is ready to fight.

Bodies of 3 more hostages are recovered from Gaza

Israel's army says the bodies of three more hostages killed on Oct 7. were recovered overnight from Gaza.

Man arrested at Hurricane hotel with 2 young runaways, police say

A man was arrested after police say he picked up a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl and brought them to a hotel in Hurricane, Washington County, on Thursday.

Amazon is slashing prices on 4,000 grocery items, joining Target and Walmart

Amazon Fresh has joined the growing ranks of retailers that are cutting prices. It is discounting thousands of grocery items in a bid to entice price-conscious shoppers to add a little bit more to their shopping carts.

America 'needs friendships,' and so do our allies, Jeff Flake says

The ambassador to Turkey is promoting the strength of the United States between two war zones — Ukraine and Gaza.

How to show respect and pay proper tribute on Memorial Day

Whether you're remembering alone or commemorating at an organized event, there are many ways you can honor veterans this Memorial Day.

Republican senators defend Alito over 2nd controversial flag

Top Republican senators are defending Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as the conservative justice became embroiled in a second flag controversy, even as some Democrats call for Alito to recuse himself from key matters pending before the high court.

Police searching for witness targeted by man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser

Police are looking for a gas station patron they believe was one of the first people to encounter the man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser after that man ran from the scene in Santaquin.

How much an Idaho attorney has to pay after filing a 'frivolous pleading' in Daybell case

A judge has issued an order imposing sanctions on an Idaho attorney who filed an error-filled motion asking to intervene in the murder case of Chad Daybell.

Utah Prep announces nation's top recruit will transfer to Hurricane-based program

The 6-foot-9, 200-pound small forward AJ Dybantsa has committed to play for Utah Prep, formerly RSL Basketball, when it moves to its new campus in Hurricane.

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, who skewered fast-food industry, dies at 53

Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominee who made food and American diets his life's work, famously eating only at McDonald's for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died.

Moose found on homeowner's porch. What to do if this happens to you

A yearling bull moose was found on a homeowner's front porch Thursday and was safely relocated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

Why Utahns love Twinkle Beds

Twinkle Beds focuses on providing personalized recommendations based on individual needs — and you don't even have to come into the store.

Before scooter rider crashed in Salt Lake City, complaint warned sidewalk was 'a neck breaker'

A broken Salt Lake City sidewalk is more than an eyesore and can be a safety issue. Some residents are saying not enough is being done to repair these hazards.

Some campgrounds set to reopen for Memorial Day weekend, others still recovering from record runoff

Many campground operators are making the finishing touches before opening for the Memorial Day weekend.

CDC warns of multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, including Utah

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that public health officials are investigating multi-state outbreaks of salmonella linked to contact with backyard poultry.

US forecasters see large number of major hurricanes in 2024

U.S. government forecasters said on Thursday up to seven major hurricanes may form in an "extraordinary" 2024 Atlantic hurricane season beginning June 1.

Northern Utah population counts surge due, in part, to open land

West Haven and Syracuse are among the fastest-growing cities in northern Utah, and availability of open land figures in the population increases.