Data shows most Utah County voters didn't mail ballots; turnout rates differed slightly

Following Utah County's decision to no longer pay for postage, ballots returned by dropbox increased by 20 percentage points in the county.

Bolivian general arrested after apparent failed coup attempt as government faces new crisis

Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia's government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup and urged people to mobilize.

Jazz 'absolutely thrilled' to land former No. 1 high school player at end of first round

Utah drafted USC guard Isaiah Collier with the No. 29 pick.

New Primary Children's Hospital facility is one step closer to completion

Medical providers, staff, and construction executives cheered the raising of the final beam on the soon-to-be Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Center on Wednesday.

OKC Thunder trade up to grab Weber State's Dillon Jones in 1st round

One of the best players in Weber State men's basketball modern history is headed to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

West Valley City officials recommend controversial rezone of Redwood Swap Meet site

West Valley City officials are recommending approval of a proposed rezone of the Redwood Swap Meet land, an action opposed by the vendors who use the site.

WikiLeaks founder Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after US deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law in a deal that sets him free from a 14-year legal battle.

Review: New 'Black Barbie' documentary offers eye-opening, inspiring historic journey

"Black Barbie: A Documentary" tells the story of the first Black doll to carry the name Barbie.

Woman injured by rock fall at Bridal Veil Falls dies

A woman who was badly injured earlier this month after getting hit by a falling rock at Bridal Veil Falls has died.

Cody Williams says getting drafted by Jazz was 'best feeling in the world'

Like brother like brother? The Jazz sure hope so.

Rep. John Curtis calls Senate primary win a testament to Utah values over partisan labels

A day after his Senate Republican primary victory, Rep. John Curtis said he sees his win as a sign that his brand of Utah conservatism resonates with Beehive State voters.

Lyman considering lawsuits as he delays conceding to Gov. Spencer Cox

On election night, Lyman said he wouldn't concede the race until his team analyzed the election results.

Remembering the times the late, great Willie Mays played in Utah

Willie Mays played at least three exhibition games in Utah during his baseball career. Here's how those games were reported at the time.

NBA draft tracker: Jazz pick in; news and analysis from the 2024 NBA draft

The Utah Jazz have three picks in this year's draft, two in Wednesday's first round (No. 10 and No. 29) and one in Thursday's second round (No. 32).

3 arrested after motorist fires at vehicle in St. George, then drives into Nevada, police say

Three people traveling in a vehicle were arrested Wednesday after police say shots were fired from that vehicle at another car in St. George. The arrests were made in Nevada.

Utah flight instructor killed in plane crash remembered for service, life well-lived

A Utah-based flight instructor died while working in Alaska last week. Family members, friends and students are remembering him as a man who lived a life most could only dream of.

Searchers believe missing Texas couple was caught in flash flood outside of Moab

Searchers resumed efforts Wednesday to find a missing Texas couple believed to have vanished from an off-road trail outside of Moab. Their family hopes for a positive outcome.

Pair of incumbent state lawmakers headed for defeat after Tuesday's primaries

Reps. Jeffrey Stenquist, R-Draper, and Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake City, appear headed for defeat following Tuesday's primary elections.

Have You Seen This? Penguin shreds some waves with South African bodyboarder

Everyone knows the iconic movie about an antarctic penguin with the dream of being a pro surfer is a classic, but did you know penguins actually can shred the waves?

The most online-searched phobias in US may surprise you

We're all afraid of something. Utah is the state where people search online for phobias the most, according to data analyses.

How a non-traditional education path can lead to a valuable degree

Whether you're fresh out of high school and hesitant to jump right into a university or you're an adult looking to develop a new skill without a high price tag, a technical education certificate could be a great option.

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art likely to be torn down, rebuilt in downtown Salt Lake City

Utah Museum of Contemporary Art officials support plans to tear down and rebuild their museum as a part of a sports, entertainment and culture district in downtown Salt Lake City.

Celeste Maloy, Colby Jenkins locked in close race for 2nd Congressional District

Rep. Celeste Maloy and challenger Colby Jenkins are locked in a close race for the GOP nominating for Utah's 2nd Congressional District seat.

Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at TCU, Houston

We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with two more opponents — including one that's very familiar to Utah from their days in the Mountain West Conference.

4 State School Board incumbents in Utah faced GOP primary election opponents

Two of four incumbent members of the Utah State Board of Education, all Republicans, appear to be losing their reelection bids in Tuesday's primary election.

US Supreme Court poised to permit emergency abortions in Idaho, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow — for now — abortions to be performed in Idaho in cases of medical emergencies for pregnant women, according to an apparent draft ruling in the case that a spokesperson said was inadvertently and briefly uploaded to the court's website.

How your kids can have fun and learn outside of the house this summer

Looking for the perfect place for summer fun? Head to This Is The Place for summer events and activities perfect for attendees of all ages.

Killing of Logan High student in 1965 finally solved, police say

Logan police said Wednesday that they have solved the cold case homicide of a 17-year-old girl. The announcement was made on the 59th anniversary of the girl's death.

How BYU became Steeplechase U.

BYU track is to steeplechasers what the football program has been to quarterbacks. Here's a look at BYU's long, illustrious history at steeplechase.

Mosquito abatement employee arrested after camera is found in women's locker room

An employee with the Mosquito Abatement District in Kaysville has been arrested and accused of putting a hidden camera inside a locker room.

'Puck luck': Why Utah has the most picks in the NHL draft — and how it plans to use them

On Friday night, an NHL prospect will take the stage at the Sphere in Las Vegas and be the first draftee ever to dawn a Utah Hockey Club jersey.

Utah geothermal plant gets big boost from California utility

Southern California Edison will purchase the cleanly-produced electricity from Fervo Energy, a Houston-based geothermal company with 125 wells in southwest Utah.

Utah receives federal funding to help reduce risk of wildfires

Utah is receiving a portion of $3.5 million in federal funds that was approved for the U.S. Forest Service's Intermountain Region.

'I knew I wanted to be in Utah': Utah Hockey Club re-signs enforcer Liam O'Brien

Utah Hockey's first fan favorite is sticking around.

Jazz draft guide: Will Utah keep all 3 picks? (Plus our favorite prospects)

For the second consecutive season, the Jazz will enter the draft with three picks. And for the second consecutive season, the NBA at-large is wondering if Utah will keep all of those selections.

Biden pardons thousands of ex-service members convicted under now-repealed gay sex ban

President Joe Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex. The president says he is "righting an historic wrong."

Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in social media dispute with conservative states

The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.

Reoccurring act of vandalism forcing Providence leaders to take action

The Cache County community of Providence is tired of its popular parks being targeted week after week with vandalism and is taking action to stop it.

George Latimer, a pro-Israel centrist, defeats Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York primary

George Latimer has defeated U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, of New York, in a Democratic primary that highlighted the party's deep divisions over the war in Gaza.

U of U Health recommends positive steps to protect your feet this summer

An estimated 80% of Americans could be dealing with foot pain. Whether you like waking, hiking, running, or playing recreational sports, proper foot care and footwear will make it easier and more comfortable to enjoy the season.

Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate; many see high stakes, poll finds

The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds the Democratic incumbent and the presumptive Republican nominee remain broadly unpopular as they prepare to spar for the first time since 2020.

Federal data privacy laws gain support in US Congress, but critics remain

A drive for the United States' first major data privacy legislation has bipartisan support in the divided Congress ahead of a House of Representatives committee hearing on Thursday, though it faces criticism from businesses and privacy advocates.

Ice rinks serve as a spot to escape the summer heat

Some Utahns are heading to the ice as a way to escape the summer heat as temperatures get near 100 degrees again.

Poll: Utahns want to host the Olympics 'again and again and again'

Nearly 80% of Utahns want Salt Lake City to be part of any permanent Winter Games rotation.

Is America becoming too expensive? A look at where Utah ranks on financial independence

As inflation pressures persist, studies show stark differences in financial stability across states.