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78-year-old man ordered to stand trial for 2021 murder

07/25/2024 10:31pm

A 78-year-old man from South Jordan pleaded not guilty on Thursday to the murder of his former co-worker, whose body was found along the Jordan River in Sandy in 2021.

Pentagon finds another $2 billion of accounting errors for Ukraine aid

07/25/2024 10:01pm

The Pentagon has found $2 billion worth of additional errors in its calculations for items sent to Ukraine, increasing the improperly valued material to a total of $8.2 billion, a report revealed on Thursday.

Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034

07/25/2024 9:11pm

Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities.

Ohio man arrested at Cedar City truck stop, accused of kidnapping California teen

07/25/2024 8:44pm

An Ohio man was arrested in Cedar City Wednesday and accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old from California.

House launches task force to investigate Trump assassination attempt

07/25/2024 8:09pm

The U.S. House voted unanimously late Wednesday to establish a task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, indicating bipartisan outrage over the Secret Service's handling of the situation.

Rep. Burgess Owens calls Kamala Harris the 'greatest example of DEI'

07/25/2024 7:01pm

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens called Vice President Kamala Harris "the greatest example of DEI," which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Man accused of grabbing girl charged with attempted kidnapping

07/25/2024 6:09pm

A man accused of grabbing a 12-year-old girl who was walking home in Salt Lake City was charged Thursday with attempted child kidnapping.

Fighter squadron wins top award, first in Hill Air Force Base history

07/25/2024 5:51pm

The 421st Fighter Squadron, known as the "Black Widows," was named best fighter squadron in the Air Force for 2023 after "an intense and extremely challenging year."

Trump to visit Utah in August for fundraiser

07/25/2024 5:09pm

Former President Donald Trump will visit Utah in August for a fundraiser, multiple people familiar with the plans confirmed.

More charges for California jeweler accused of defrauding Utahns

07/25/2024 4:34pm

A California man already facing charges in Utah for allegedly selling fake paintings and manufactured diamonds has been charged again.

Utah's Hispanic businesses band together to find success

07/25/2024 4:24pm - SPONSORED

The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's mission is "to promote the power and skill of the Utah Hispanic community through support and advocacy as they assume their rightful place in (the) economy and society."

Drought returns to Utah, but storms forecast to continue in state's driest region

07/25/2024 4:04pm

Utah's droughtless streak didn't last very long, but the section now in drought could get some much-needed rain over the next few days.

Chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides

07/25/2024 4:03pm

By a 4-3 vote, the Ohio Supreme court on Thursday has rejected claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat.

A man got third-degree burns walking on blazing hot sand dunes in Death Valley, rangers say

07/25/2024 3:55pm

Rangers at California's Death Valley National Park say a European visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while briefly walking barefoot on blazing hot sand dunes at the park.

Have You Seen This? Hunting orca tail-whips a seal into space

07/25/2024 3:48pm

An orca was captured on video launching a seal so high and far, it had to show its passport upon landing.

Hurricane man dies after traffic dispute led to crash, police say

07/25/2024 3:32pm

A Hurricane man is dead after a dispute while driving led to a crash Wednesday night on the St. George Boulevard overpass of I-15, police said.

Grocery store employee accused of using lost IDs to issue refunds to himself

07/25/2024 3:03pm

A Sam's Club employee in Salt Lake City has been arrested for allegedly using identification cards he took from the lost-and-found and issuing refunds that he pocketed.

Trump hush money prosecutors say conviction should stand despite immunity ruling

07/25/2024 2:49pm

The Manhattan prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction disputed the former U.S. president's claim that the verdict should be set aside in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

Battle in Island Park community: Idaho residents protest proposed airport, hotel

07/25/2024 2:47pm

Two separate proposals for a private air park/airport and a hotel on the Henry's Lake Flats are stirring deep controversy in the Island Park community.

Court vacates sentence for Utah death row inmate, upholds his conviction for 1985 murder

07/25/2024 2:19pm

The Utah Supreme Court ruled Thursday that death row inmate's Douglas Lovell's attorneys were ineffective and it vacated his death sentence, sending his case back to a lower court.

'Small explosions' at Biscuit Basin could be possible for months, Yellowstone officials say

07/25/2024 1:23pm

Biscuit Basin within Yellowstone National Park will remain closed to visitors for the rest of the summer following Tuesday's hydrothermal explosion.

Deadly fentanyl is 'most serious drug threat' in US history and on the rise in Utah, DEA warns

07/25/2024 12:56pm

"If you're not getting prescription pills from your doctor or your pharmacist, they are likely going to contain fentanyl and they are likely going to kill you," a DEA agent warned Thursday.

Provo renames street 'Olympic Boulevard' ahead of 2034 Games in Utah

07/25/2024 12:09pm

Provo renamed Seven Peaks Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard early this week, just in time for Wednesday's announcement that the 2034 Winter Olympics are coming to Utah.

When Latter-day Saints welcomed the world at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics

07/25/2024 11:49am - PARTNER

It was a tightrope, welcoming the world literally to the doorstep of church headquarters in a city founded by Latter-day Saints without being seen as using the opportunity to burnish the church's image.

Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

07/25/2024 11:46am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments.

See the wonders of Japan this fall or next spring with a Utah tour group

07/25/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED

If you've ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the "best country in the world."

Judge sends 2 killers to prison; 1 gets harsher sentence for laughing, mocking after murder

07/25/2024 10:57am

A judge sentenced two men to prison Tuesday for the 'monstrous' killing of a Kearns woman. One man who laughed and mocked after the killing was given a much harsher sentence.

Shakespeare-quoting defendant in Cedar City receives prison sentence in stolen skid steer case

07/25/2024 10:49am

A man who pleaded guilty to possessing a stolen skid steer and later asking a friend to falsify a bill of sale in an apparent attempt to validate the transaction has been ordered to serve up to five years in prison.

2 hurt after firework malfunctions at Layton neighborhood show

07/25/2024 10:11am

Two people suffered minor injuries in a firework malfunction during a show at a Layton park Wednesday night.

How Utah has changed since hosting the 2002 Olympics

07/25/2024 9:46am

The last time Utah hosted the Winter Olympics, things looked a little different.

South Jordan now home to USA Cycling's new BMX freestyle training facility

07/25/2024 9:11am

South Jordan is now the home to USA Cycling's new BMX Freestyle Training facility.

Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at New Mexico, Wyoming

07/25/2024 9:06am

A former BYU coach is coming to Logan during this stretch.

Experts say a twice-yearly injection that offers 100% protection against HIV is 'stunning'

07/25/2024 8:50am

Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday.

Taking on White Rim Trail: 'We adapt and figure it out and do it'

07/25/2024 8:05am

At first light on a clear October morning, far out in the badlands of Canyonlands National Park, four intrepid mountain bikers take the plunge down the Mineral Basin switchbacks.

If you're looking to buy a home, now is the right time

07/25/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED

Prospective buyers should consider purchasing now to avoid a potential buying frenzy when rates drop further.

US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate

07/25/2024 7:57am

The nation's economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.

Southwest breaks with 50-year tradition and will assign seats

07/25/2024 7:25am

Southwest Airlines is doing away with a 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats. The airline is also looking to introduce redeye flights.

Lawyer for man charged with killing 4 University of Idaho students wants trial moved to Boise

07/25/2024 6:46am

Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in 2022 are urging a judge to move his murder trial out of the county.

2002 Olympic mascots reflect on past, future of Salt Lake Games

07/25/2024 6:26am

The actors who played the 2002 Olympic mascots have stories to share for generations to come. Now, they're passing on their torch.

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