Lawmaker demands answers from DCFS in child's death, proposes new bill to help

State lawmakers are joining a growing number of voices demanding answers from the Utah Division of Child and Family Services in the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson.

Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: 'I offer up no excuses'

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night during a community meeting.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran. The statement gave no details on how Haniyeh was killed.

West Nile virus detected in Box Elder, Salt Lake counties for first time this summer

West Nile virus has been detected in Utah mosquitoes for the first time this summer.

Judge again denies motion to delay trial for man charged in 2 Eagle Mountain toddlers' deaths

Fourth District Judge Robert Lund has denied another request to delay the murder trial for Kent Cody Barlow, a man accused of causing a crash that led to the deaths of two toddlers playing in a corral in Eagle Mountain.

Harris to be sole Democratic presidential candidate heading into official party vote

Vice President Kamala Harris is the only White House hopeful who has qualified to compete for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Roy airplane crash once again highlights jitters brought on by proximity of Ogden airport to homes

Last week's crash of a small airplane in a Roy neighborhood again underscores the jitters brought on by the proximity of the Ogden airport to homes.

Friends offer condolences for 2 killed in weekend crash near Price

Messages of remembrance and condolence are being posted on social media for two people killed in a fiery crash near Price over the weekend.

What's coming to Amazon Prime and Amazon Freevee in August

Here's a look at what's coming to Amazon Prime and Amazon Freevee in August.

Final claim filed by death row inmate Taberon Honie dismissed ahead of scheduled execution

A 3rd District Court judge ruled on Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit claiming the Utah Department of Corrections execution protocols are incomplete and inconsistent. Taberon Honie, who filed the lawsuit, is scheduled to be executed on Aug. 8.

Brigham City battles algae on Mantua Reservoir, hopes to avoid another trout kill

Brigham City is taking lessons from its last algal treatment experiment, which improved water quality but killed 300 trout, to tackle the pervasive blue-green algae on Mantua reservoir.

Paris Olympics: Fredette, Team USA fall to Serbia in 3x3 opener

Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette debuted in Olympic 3x3 basketball with Team USA's loss to Serbia, native Utahn Taylor Booth helped U.S. men's soccer clinch a 3-0 group stage win.

Mike Lee grills acting Secret Service chief over Trump assassination attempt

Sen. Mike Lee questioned why Donald Trump was not quickly taken off stage when officials identified a "suspicious individual" with a rifle before the July 13 assassination attempt.

Black bear exploring multiple campgrounds killed in American Fork Canyon

A bear that had visited several campgrounds in the last few weeks in American Fork Canyon was trapped and killed Saturday.

CrowdStrike shares down after report Delta to seek compensation over IT outage

Shares of CrowdStrike fell more than 8% on Tuesday after a report Delta Air Lines will seek compensation from the cybersecurity firm over the recent global IT outage that crippled industries including airlines.

Romney in favor, Lee against landmark protections for kids online

The U.S. Senate passed legislation intended to protect children online, with Utah Sen. Mike Lee one of only three "nay" votes.

Harris expected to announce her VP pick as early as Monday, sources say

Kamala Harris will announce her vice presidential pick as early as Monday before embarking on a multi-state battleground tour with her new running mate later in the week, two sources familiar with the planning said on Tuesday.

'Darth Vader' home with complex legal history back on the market for $3.75M

The eye-catching "Darth Vader" home off Buffalo Speedway in West University Place can be yours for nearly $4 million, but beware of its history.

Police look to solve 2016 'execution' killing of man near Saltair

Unified police hope recently collected DNA will help them solve the 2016 killing of a man near Saltair.

Have You Seen This? Jason Kelce arm wrestles US woman's rugby star

Former NFL star Jason Kelce had a challenge for one of the rugby team's star athletes.

State leaders to discuss 'code red' law possibility for extreme heat

Talks are in the works about a possible "code red" law in Utah, which could regulate how county governments keep people safe in extreme heat.

New beginnings in Brigham City for historic vehicle dealership

For eight years, Young Ford Brigham City has served the community on Main Street, and on July 12, they celebrated the start of construction on a new facility.

Ogden police car sent spinning into building after crash, 2 injured

The Ogden Police Department says an officer was struck by a vehicle running a stop sign, sending the patrol car spinning into a residential building nearby Tuesday morning.

Aggies football: Previewing the 2024 season with a look at San Diego State, Colorado State

The final two matchups of the season are against two teams that didn't reach a bowl game last year.

Can AI provide sound financial planning?

Financial advisors are all about helping you plan your financial future. While going to artificial intelligence for financial planning help might save you money, can it really provide you with sound advice?

'We just had to go for it': Herriman's 'Spiff' Sedrick rallies USA to rugby 7s bronze

The 26-year-old product of Herriman High and Utah Lions rugby took a pass inside her own five-meter line before sprinting the length of the field and scoring the match-winning try in the final seconds.

Simone Biles and Team USA earn 'redemption' by powering to Olympic gold in women's gymnastics

"The Redemption Tour" ended in a familiar spot for Simone Biles: atop the Olympic podium.

Take this quiz about the 2024 games and you could win a $100 gift card

It's been more than a century since Alma Richards became the first Utahn to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Stockholm. Take this trivia test to find out how much you know about the 2024 Paris Games. You could win a $100 gift card.

Housing market sees lower costs, but buyer hesitancy remains

The housing market in the United States is showing signs of hope for homebuyers, according to a new report.

Tooele couple charged with dealing drugs, living in deplorable conditions with young child

A Tooele woman and her boyfriend are facing charges of drug distribution and child abuse after police say they found the couple and the woman's daughter living in deplorable conditions.

The troubling rise of the 'marriage desert'

Entire neighborhoods exist where children have no role models of what a thriving marriage looks like.

106 dead in landslides after heavy rain in India, many still trapped

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 106 people while they slept as unexpected heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders.

Patrick Kinahan: Time on Kalani Sitake's side — for now

Following a pattern that head coaches often take after difficult seasons, Kalani Sitake has shuffled his staff multiple times during the eight years leading the BYU football program.

'We all contribute': Study says immigrants without legal status paid $96.7B in taxes in 2022

A new study says immigrants lacking legal status paid $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022, but that's not the only barometer of their financial impact.

Secret Service acting director 'ashamed' about Trump shooting

The U.S. Secret Service's new acting director said in prepared congressional testimony on Tuesday he was "ashamed" of a major security lapse that preceded the July 13 attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally.

Though coach in waiting, Morgan Scalley only concerned with improving his defense

Morgan Scalley is focused on coaching football on the defensive side of the ball. Nothing more. Nothing less.

Family members mourn as police release video of suspected vehicle in Millcreek hit-and-run

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a truck that could be involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a woman who was helping a cat on the road on Saturday.

Sen. Mike Lee criticizes Biden's proposals to reform the Supreme Court

Utah Sen. Mike Lee said President Joe Biden's proposals to reform the United States Supreme Court would damage its independence and would lead to further politicization of the nation's judicial branch of government.

Looking for balance in Utah's red rock country: the motorized vehicle dilemma

Thoughtful and deliberate planning about where to allow motorized vehicles is critical.

Hundreds of cowbells from small Utah town sent to Paris to cheer on Olympians

Cowbells.com sent 300 cowbells with the Utah delegation to Paris. They were seen and heard ringing when it was officially announced Salt Lake City would host the 2034 Winter Games.

Roy mayor wants Ogden Airport moved

After a plane crashed into the yard of a Roy home last Wednesday, Roy Mayor Robert Dandoy said he wants to see the Ogden Airport moved.

Fed likely to hold rates steady one last time as inflation fight finale unfolds

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at a two-day policy meeting this week but open the door to interest rate cuts as soon as September by acknowledging inflation has edged nearer to the U.S. central bank's 2% target.

BYU professor says AI can shave years and millions off nuclear power development process

An unlikely pairing of artificial intelligence and nuclear reactor development could be the key to meeting the growing demand for reliable, large-scale clean energy production.