Heat ranks No. 1 for weather-related deaths. How to survive summer in southern Utah

With temperatures climbing, health and public safety officials are urging residents and visitors in southern Utah to be mindful of the heat and stay hydrated to avoid becoming a heat-related statistic.

Utah Tech University performing arts center set for major renovations, name change

Utah Tech University's performing arts center is set for a major facelift and a name change, the university announced Friday.

Every piece counts in Eric Dowdle's new South Jordan puzzle mural

A crowd of avid puzzlers and South Jordanites gathered in a corner of Heritage Park on Friday afternoon, waiting for artist Eric Dowdle to drop the curtain on his latest project.

Salt Lake County begins program that ends entry costs for children at recreation centers

A new pass offers Salt Lake County children access to all 21 of the county's aquatic and ice centers and nine outdoor pools at no additional cost.

Abravanel Hall's plaza is now an outdoor concert hall — for this summer at least

A new art project outside of the Abravanel Hall blends visual and performing arts — and anyone can be the featured musician.

Georgia woman accused of defrauding Washington County investors out of $900K sentenced to federal prison

A Georgia woman will spend time in federal prison after a yearlong FBI investigation revealed she defrauded more than a dozen victims in Washington County in a scheme that extended beyond Utah and the United States.

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin registers as independent, citing 'partisan extremism'

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced he has switched his registration to independent. He says neither party is willing to compromise to find common ground.

54-year-old man remarkably survives electric shock, firefighters say

A 54-year-old man remarkably survived electric shock on Friday after the forklift he was operating either hit or got too close to electrical lines at a work site, firefighters said.

Salt Lake City offers climbing gym $2M loan after dispute sparked monthslong pause

A Salt Lake City agency has decided to move forward with offering a $2 million loan to a popular climbing gym in the city after it put the loan on pause earlier this year

Have You Seen This? Ice cream vendor pranks young customer

An ice cream vendor in Turkey plays a silly prank on a young customer. Every time the little boy thinks he's secured his ice cream, it gets taken straight out of his hands.

$5M project to expand Cedar City Regional Airport underway

An airport in one of Utah's fastest-growing areas is going through an expansion of its own.

US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens

U.S. inflation tracked sideways in April and consumer spending weakened, mixed signals for the Federal Reserve that provided little clarity on whether it will be able to begin cutting interest rates in September.

Iowa woman says she's 'lucky to be alive' after being trapped under house

After a deadly tornado hit Iowa, a woman found herself trapped and could see only a few small rays of daylight.

How event change made BYU's James Corrigan latest star of 'Steeplechase U'

Corrigan, the Big 12 champion who won his 3,000-meter steeplechase heat at the NCAA West preliminaries in 8:38.31, is one of three national qualifiers from BYU in the event.

Big 12 will distribute record $470 million, though 10 full-share members getting less

Big 12 schools will share in a record $470 million in revenue distribution. That figure was revealed Friday when the conference wrapped up its first spring meetings as a 14-team league.

Murray woman hit 12-year-old in crosswalk while impaired, charges say

A Murray woman hit a 12-year-old boy who was in a crosswalk in Cottonwood Heights while she was impaired, according to charges filed Friday.

Lehi officials celebrate 'victory for open space' through conservation easement

Lehi is delebrating a conservation easement the city made with Draper in preserving 900 acres of open space in Traverse Mountain.

'No amount of money' could convince symphony musicians to give up their home in Abravanel Hall

Utah Symphony musicians say they want to keep Abravanel Hall standing and think renovations make more sense compared to a rebuild.

Biden presents new Israel cease-fire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it

President Joe Biden on Friday called on Hamas militants to agree to a new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza cease-fire, saying this is the best way to begin winding down the deadly conflict.

Costco's $1.50 hot dog price is 'safe'

Costco's new chief financial officer has a reassuring message for inflation-weary customers: don't worry about the price of the $1.50 hot dog-soda combo.

1 person, 2 cows killed in Cache County semitruck collision

One person and two cows were killed Friday morning when a car crashed into a semitruck hauling cattle in Cache County.

Alpine Loop officially reopens for summer season

The weather may not have cooperated in time for a Memorial Day opening, but the Alpine Loop is finally open for the summer season.

Kody Epps is putting BYU's NIL opportunities to work

The junior receiver is making the most of his opportunities at the Provo school.

Officers cleared in case of man who died of overdose after being handcuffed

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that two West Jordan officers trying to help a man who died of drug toxicity shortly after being handcuffed did nothing wrong.

Man charged in Sandy purse snatching and shooting investigation

Prosecutors on Monday charged one of three people suspected of stealing a teen girl's purse and then firing nearly a dozen rounds at the girl and her boyfriend when they tried to follow them.

US Labor Department sues Hyundai, suppliers in Alabama over alleged child employment

The U.S. Department of Labor wants a federal judge to prevent Hyundai and two other Alabama companies from what the government contends is the illegal employment of children.

Zion to implement big traffic changes on scenic highway beginning in 2026

Certain types of recreational vehicles, motorcoach buses and other large vehicles will soon be rerouted away from one of Utah's more scenic routes.

Washington County receives $20.5M for regional water reuse project

Earlier this year the Washington County Water Conservancy District received a $7 million grant from the Bureau of Reclamation for Chief Toquer Reservoir. On Tuesday, the bureau's commissioner announced the water district as the recipient of $20.5 million in funding for its regional reuse water system project.

Suspected drug dealer arrested after police seize 50 pounds of meth

A man suspected of distributing drugs throughout Salt Lake County has been arrested, and approximately 50 pounds of meth were seized from three locations.

Trump says he will appeal historic conviction

Donald Trump said on Friday he would appeal the guilty verdict that made him the first U.S. president convicted of a crime, though he will have to wait until after his sentencing on July 11 before taking that step.

Jurors to continue deliberating death penalty for Chad Daybell on Saturday

Family of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan and Tammy Daybell shared how they have been impacted by the murders during the penalty phase of Chad Daybell's trial Friday.

Free app helps Utah parents track their young child's developmental milestones

It's well known parenthood doesn't come with an instruction manual — or at least it hasn't, until now. The Help Me Grow Utah program introduced a new app to help parents along the way.

Test Drive: 2024 Escape continues Ford's prestigious SUV tradition

Here are some of the features that appealed to me when I drove the 2024 Escape.

Provo police investigating 2 crashes. Surveillance video captures both

Provo police are investigating two separate crashes that caused significant damage Thursday morning.

Will Trump's conviction help or hurt him politically?

Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his Manhattan business fraud trial. Many are wondering what role the historic verdict will play in deciding the 2024 election.

Nearly 200 shuttered 99 Cents Only stores to open as Dollar Tree locations

Discount retailer Dollar Tree is planning to reopen some 99 Cents Only stores that have closed, rebranding them and filling them with their own products.

Utah mom puts off cancer treatments to do in vitro fertilization, delivers triplets

A Lindon woman diagnosed with two kinds of cancer delivered the first set of triplets born at Lone Peak Hospital.