Auditor releases update on investigations into alleged violations of Utah's bathroom bill

Utah's auditor said he was "unable to substantiate" allegations of violating Utah's law restricting transgender restroom access but called on two state agencies to adopt plans to comply.

Woman arrested after calling 911 on herself while attempting to steal a car

Christy Turman was arrested after reportedly calling 911 to report she was stealing a car from a dealership — so she "could do it legally."

High runoff causes extreme flooding, bridge damage in Little Cottonwood Canyon trails

A bridge on a popular hiking trail is closed due to extreme flooding and damage.

'Salt Lake City needs you': 148 immigrants, refugees sworn in as new US citizens

In a ceremony Thursday in Salt Lake City, World Refugee Day, 148 immigrants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens.

Why Utah leaders screened graphic footage of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

Utah lawmakers screened graphic footage of the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel at the state Capitol this week and reaffirmed support for Israel amid its ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

University of Utah to cut centers for Black, female, LGBT students to comply with new state law

The University of Utah will eliminate cultural centers for Black, female and LGBT students as it reorganizes its diversity initiatives to comply with HB261.

Utah man convicted of assaulting law enforcement at US Capitol on Jan. 6

A man from Utah has been found guilty of seven felonies for actions at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

'It's a no-win situation.' Awareness campaign launched ahead of state's new road rage law

A new state law goes into effect on July 1 that will result in enhanced penalties for drivers convicted in a road rage incident.

Supreme Court won't upend tax on Americans' foreign earnings

The Supreme Court preserved a tax on Americans who have invested in certain foreign corporations as constitutionally sound, ruling on Thursday against a challenge to it at a time when some Democratic lawmakers are seeking to impose a wealth tax on the super rich.

Could an artist with Utah ties have the 'song of the summer'?

Summer doesn't officially begin until Thursday, but there are already contenders for song of the summer. Benson Boone, an up-and-comer with Utah ties, has made the list.

TikTok says US ban is inevitable without a court order blocking law

TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance on Thursday urged a U.S. court to strike down a law they say will ban the popular short app in the United States on Jan. 19, saying the U.S. government refused to engage in any serious settlement talks after 2022.

Utah receives $20M to expand technology that may drastically change traffic mobility, safety

Utah received $20 million toward a implementing technology that enhances snowplow and bus mobility now, and could change traffic safety in the future.

Glenn Beck explains why Sen. Lee and Trump fall on opposite sides of Utah endorsements

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and former President Donald Trump are on opposite sides of two hotly contested congressional races this primary season, including a key district in Utah.

Have You Seen This? 5-year-old coach hyping up high school team

Clips show Christopher Bess grabbing the clipboard during timeouts and hyping up the Tarboro High School boys' basketball team, which his father, Reginald, is the head coach of.

Utah communities prepare for possible flooding from tropical storm remnants

Flood watches cover a large chunk of southeast and central Utah as the remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto arrive in the state.

Affordable summer adventures await at historic Utah farm

Wilkerson Farm in Orem offers a variety of affordable, family-friendly adventures that promise to create lasting memories.

Police investigating deaths of husband and wife found in American Fork home

Police are investigating after a husband and wife were found dead inside an American Fork home Thursday.

Teen faces 19 felonies in gang-related drive-by shooting death in Murray

A 17-year-old boy is facing a charge of murder and 18 other felonies tied to a gang-related drive-by shooting death near a TRAX station in Murray.

Delta power plant issues handled in special session

Lawmakers convened a special session Wednesday to take up two key issues that are top priorities in Utah — securing enough energy for the state's future growth and retaining access to federal lands for purposes of multiple use.

West Point man charged with murder in Clearfield road rage shooting

A West Point man was charged Thursday with shooting and killing another driver during a road rage confrontation in Clearfield earlier this month.

Utah health care payment innovator Waystar crushes IPO with $1B raise

Waystar, the Lehi-based innovator of a health care payment platform, just launched one of the biggest initial public offerings of the year, raising nearly $970 million on the sale of some 45 million shares of its newly issued stock.

Employees suing Disney after moving across the country for work, then project getting canceled

Two employees are suing the Walt Disney, saying the company moved their jobs from California to Florida, only for Disney to cancel the project and move them back, hurting them financially and emotionally.

Cost of homeowner's insurance in Utah up by double digits each year since 2022

The Utah insurance commissioner says home insurance rates are on the rise in Utah due to several factors, including building homes in more risky areas and the state's traditionally cheaper market that's catching up to nationwide levels.

Donald Sutherland, veteran actor, dead at 88

Donald Sutherland, a veteran actor known for roles in "M*A*S*H," "Klute" and "The Hunger Games," has died, according to a statement from his agency CAA.

Midvale man arrested, accused of unlawful sex with 14-year-old girl

A 50-year-old Midvale man was arrested Wednesday and accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and exhibiting "predatory behavior."

The invention — and reinvention — of Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett may be the Supreme Court's most enigmatic justice. And the most likely to become an icon.

Sandy crews mow, weed to reduce potential fire hazards around the city

Crews worked to clear potential fire hazards by leveling fields within the city's limits on Wednesday.

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages

Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that's more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better.

Utah Hockey Club announces preseason schedule

The first-year NHL team in Salt Lake City announced its preseason schedule Thursday, featuring two games played in Utah and six more away from the state.

Threats, harassment of local officials up 55% since 2022, research shows

Harassment and threats against local elected officials, including school board members, mayors, council members, county clerks rose 55% in the last two years, research shows.

US job market shows signs of cooling

Fewer Americans enrolled for unemployment benefits for the first time last week, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, though the number of people on benefits rolls overall climbed a week earlier to the highest since January, a sign that the U.S. job market continues to cool.

Members of Romanian crime group linked to southern Utah robbery, police say

Criminal charges have been filed against two men in connection with a 2022 robbery in St. George. The men are believed to have committed similar crimes around the country.

Undecided voters await Biden-Trump debate with eye on economy, border and age

Undecided voters are looking to next week's debate to help decide their vote.

5 historic examples of visionary business plans driving Utah's economy

Utah's economic landscape is poised for extraordinary transformation.

Elite running program credited for producing Utah Olympians competing in 2024 Paris Games

Olympian Clayton Young credits his success to an increased emphasis on the running culture in Utah, and a big part of that is the Elite Run program.

New law requires all Louisiana public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments

Louisiana has become the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom. Its republican governor on Wednesday signed the bill mandating the displays.

USU creating new program to help more people with disabilities nationwide

Utah State University will be creating a new program to help more people affected by disabilities get the tools they need to learn. 

Britain's Stonehenge sprayed with paint by environmental protesters

Environmental protesters sprayed paint on Britain's Stonehenge on Wednesday, with footage online showing orange marks covering some of the stones of the world-famous prehistoric megalithic structure.

What Utah Sen. Mitt Romney says about the origins of COVID-19

Sen. Mitt Romney called for an end to funding gain of function research during a contentious Senate hearing Tuesday on the origins of COVID-19.

Utah home prices see slower growth amid national affordability crisis

In May, the median price for a home on the market in Utah was $522,754, a 2.4% increase from a year ago, reports indicate. The West and Northeast are the least affordable areas of the country for Americans to purchase a home. What gives?

How Utah researchers helped discover a new 78 million-year-old dinosaur species

Utah researchers helped lead a study outlining a previously unknown dinosaur species that once roamed the West.