St. George woman prepares for Miss Utah USA, aims to empower youth through tech education

Miss Utah USA contestant Emily Camacho is poised to showcase not just her beauty but also her commitment to empowering the community through tech education and advocacy.

Rising cost of insurance, other travel expenses has drivers reconsidering summer travel plans

It's summer road trip time, and this year is more expensive for drivers than it has been in the past.

1 seriously injured, others hospitalized after fireworks shoot into Stadium of Fire crowd

At least one person was seriously injured when a firework shot into the crowd at Stadium of Fire in Provo Thursday night at Brigham Young University.

1 in 5 US children have high BMI; panel suggests doctors intervene

Amid concern with unhealthy outcomes for children and teens who have high body mass index , a U.S. panel has recommended they receive 26 hours or more of behavioral intervention.

Family of teen killed by alleged distracted driver urges people to be cautious

While most families are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and barbeques, this week is filled with sadness for two Utah families.

Airline pilot extradited to Utah after posting illicit images of former flight attendant, police say

A pilot is facing felony charges after police say he impersonated an ex-girlfriend, a former flight attendant, distributing intimate photos she sent while they were in a relationship a decade earlier.

UVU grad creates software to give back to Native American communities

Drawing upon his Native American heritage, Wyatt Redshield Gilmore runs a company that's helping the tourism industry and supporting charitable causes on reservation lands.

Human bird flu case found in Colorado, fourth in US

A new human bird flu case in the U.S. has been found further west than in the past, this time in a dairy worker in Colorado. It's the fourth human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza that's been detected related to an outbreak among U.S. dairy cows.

Feast to fiasco: This man warns about dangerous barbecue tool

Some experts suggest not using grill brushes; others say at the very least take great care.

'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day

Utahns gathered in Layton, Provo and other locales across the state to mark Independence Day and give thanks for the freedoms enjoyed in the United States.

Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American 'theft rings'

Farmington police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or "distraction thefts," by so-called "South American theft rings."

Have You Seen This? Beautiful example of friendsheep

I've always been a sucker for videos featuring unlikely animal friendships.

The West is sizzling under extreme heat, bracing for the threat of more fires in California

The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged heat wave through July 4 and beyond that's bringing triple-digit temperatures and fueling wildfire risk as thousands have had to flee their homes from an advancing northern California blaze.

How much does a Utahn need to make to rent an average 2-bedroom unit?

In 2020, the hourly wage to afford a two-bedroom rental unit in Utah was estimated to be $19.83 — with it rising just four years later to $26.89, just over $7 more.

Shooting at Yellowstone National Park hotel leaves ranger injured, gunman dead

A shooting in Yellowstone National Park left one park ranger injured and the shooter dead, according to the National Park Service.

Poll: Are we still proud to be Americans?

Patriotic symbols are meant to be unifying, but it turns out red America and blue America have some different ways they like to celebrate the Fourth of July. A new poll conducted by HarrisX for the Deseret News showed some of the nation's strongest patriotic symbols were more likely to be embraced by Republicans than Democrats.

Fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July

Experts are reminding us: If not handled properly, fireworks can be dangerous.

Defending champion Miki Sudo wins women's division of Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest

Defending champion Miki Sudo of Florida has won her 10th title in the women's division at the annual Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. On Thursday, the 38-year-old Sudo consumed 51 hot dogs in 10 minutes and set a new world record for women.

Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan

Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough.

Weber County search and rescue urges hikers to prepare for emergencies

Search and rescue crews worry that less-experienced hikers are getting into difficult areas due to a popular treasure hunt. 

Utah's plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities

It appears that Utah's bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home in Park City and its first one in Salt Lake City.

'I feel violated': Some Utah artists upset about Meta AI scraping their art

Meta is training its in-app artificial intelligence with copyrighted artwork. Some artists, many of whom post their work on Instagram to build a clientele and generate income, are upset.

Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling toward the Cayman Islands and taking aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast with at least seven dead in its wake.

QUIZ: Can you pass this Independence Day trivia?

See how well you know the history of the Fourth of July for a chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.

Provo parade watchers camp out before Fourth of July Grand Parade

Thousands of people in Provo camp out to get the best spot for the Grand Parade that goes right down University Avenue on Thursday.

Man arrested in Salt Lake shooting that injured 2

A man has been arrested and booked into jail in connection with a shooting Thursday in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood that sent two people to the hospital.