Tesla sued by family of motorcyclist killed in Utah autopilot crash

The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a 2022 crash involving a Tesla Model 3 on autopilot in Utah sued the electric carmaker and the vehicle's driver, claiming that the driver assistant software and other safety features are "defective and inadequate."

RSL opens Leagues Cup play with 2-1 home win over Atlas

Real Salt Lake had some rust to shake off after a 12-day break from games, but a brilliant team goal just before halftime did the trick.

Utah ranks best in US for student debt

Student debt is mounting pressure on millions of Americans' wallets. Utah has the lowest average student debt and also has the lowest proportion of students with debt.

Local golfers have a day at Utah Championship, led by Daniel Summerhays and Kihei Akina

Knowledge of Oakridge Country Club hasn't always played a role in the Utah Championship, the state's lone stop on the Korn Ferry Tour in Farmington.

UHP identifies 2 killed in Emery County rollover

The Utah Highway Patrol has released the identity of two people killed in an Emery County crash Thursday night.

Salt Lake Community College hosting event featuring lowriders, aiming to foster community ties

Salt Lake Community College is hosting an event featuring lowriders that aims to foster ties with the community and encourage interest among kids in the school.

Officials identify 2 killed in Kyhv Peak rollover crash

Officials released the identities of the two people who were killed in a car crash on Kyhv Peak last weekend.

Team USA 3x3 falls to 0-4, and Jimmer Fredette's Olympic run may be over

The United States fell to 0-4 in pool play with a 21-19 loss to Latvia when Fredette could do nothing but watch, coach and diagram plays during timeouts.

Venezuelans in Utah seek support from US lawmakers after disputed presidential vote

Venezuelans in Utah are seeking support from the state's delegation to Washington, D.C., in contesting Nicolás Maduro's disputed presidential win in elections in the South American country.

Death of Hamas military leader Mohammed Deif, Oct. 7 mastermind, confirmed, Israel says

The head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last month, the Israeli military said on Thursday, a day after the group's political leader was assassinated in Tehran.

Utah Olympic silver medalist arrested on new felony charges a month after plea deal

Former Olympian Brett Camerota was arrested Wednesday and charged with violating a protective order against his ex-wife. Just weeks ago in June, he accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case.

US court blocks Biden administration net neutrality rules

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday blocked the Federal Communications Commission's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules, saying broadband providers are likely to succeed in a legal challenge.

Biden administration rule protecting LGBT students under Title IX blocked in 26 states

A federal rule regarding LGBT discrimination in schools was blocked in 26 states after the U.S. Supreme Court did not act on requests by President Joe Biden's administration.

Smith finalizes Sandy mall purchase, plans to break ground on new hockey training center

Smith Entertainment Group completed its purchase of the Shops at South Town and has plans to break ground on a new training center for the Utah Hockey Club this month.

What the University of Utah president learned from touring the Paris athletes village

University of Utah President Taylor Randall said he was struck by the size of the athlete housing built for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Have You Seen This? Turkish Olympian wins silver, goes viral with no-frills pistol approach

Yusuf Dikec showed up to this week's 10 m air pistol mixed team competition without any of the fancy gear other shooters wore and took home silver alongside teammate Sevval Ilayda Tarhan.

With poor air quality, Utahns advised to limit outdoor time to mornings, evenings

Bryce Bird with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality says wildfires raging across the West Coast of the United States are part of the air quality problem. The other is ozone.

St. George man found guilty of shooting, killing his landlord in 2022

A St. George man has been found guilty of murdering his landlord. The man had threatened a female friend, who took shelter at the landlord's home.

Alpine School District wants to raise taxes for the sixth time in 10 years

The Alpine School District is proposing a 12.2% property tax increase and plans to hold a public hearing on the matter next month.

Study suggests cutting risk of dementia by 20% with this dietary change

Dementia risk rose by 14% when people ate about one ounce of processed red meat a day — the equivalent of slightly less than two three-ounce servings a week — compared with people who only ate about three servings a month, a study found.

Reno voters could decide the 2024 Senate battle on economic issues

Control of the U.S. Senate — and the White House — could be decided by "the biggest little city in the world."

Man dies from 400-foot fall near Grand Canyon South Rim overlook

A 20-year-old man died from a fall along the edge of the Grand Canyon Wednesday, park rangers say.

Simone Biles edges Brazil's Rebeca Andrade for her 2nd Olympic all-around gymnastics title

Simone Biles edged Rebeca Andrade of Brazil during a tense all-around gymnastics final on Thursday to become a two-time Olympic champion. Biles' total of 59.131 was just ahead of Andrade at 57.932.

New segment of Bonneville Shoreline Trail to open in Hyde Park

A new segment of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail will open Aug. 3 in Hyde Park Canyon.

Recent transfers, young linebackers key for BYU after Bywater injury

Harrison Taggart was pretty clear: there's no replacing Ben Bywater, the BYU linebacker and leading tackler who made it official Wednesday afternoon that his time in college football was done after a lingering shoulder injury.

US struggling to hire enough poll workers ahead of the November election

The U.S. is facing a shortage of poll workers with fewer than 100 days before the November general election, according to the Election Assistance Commission.

A gas tax on livestock? What 1 country is doing to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Denmark is poised to become the first country in the world to put a tax on farm animals like cattle, pigs and other ruminants in an effort to shave climate emissions.

Convicted double killer attacked staff members at youth facility, police say

Two men, including one recently sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for two aggravated murders, are now accused of attacking staff members at a youth facility in Cedar City.

The nun at the border

In southwest Texas, a border town needs Catholic Charities — but the state is trying to shut it down.

Associate of concert promoter convicted of murder now faces his own criminal charge

A man who police say was an associate of a Utah concert promoter convicted of murder and recently sentenced to prison is now facing a criminal charge himself.

New foundation aims to pay off Utah's school lunch debt

What began as a goal to eliminate Utah's school lunch debt has evolved into a foundation, bolstered by support from the state's tech community.

How story about this Utah influencer sparked global conversation

Utah-based social media influencer and business owner sparks debate around traditional roles in modern womanhood.

Man who took photos at Payson pool had child sex abuse material on his phone, police say

A man previously arrested and accused of taking pictures of children and adults at a community pool in Utah County has been arrested on suspicion of more serious charges.

US reaches plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

The U.S. has reached a plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants accused of plotting the 2001 terror attacks, according to the Defense Department.

Trump loses appeal of gag order in hush money criminal case

A New York state appeals court on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump's challenge to a gag order in his criminal case on charges stemming from hush money paid to a porn star.

In a break from its history, Spirit Airlines will offer fares with extra perks

Spirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag. It's quite a reversal for the airline known for low base fares but lots of fees.

Driver in double-fatal crash was impaired, going over 100 mph, charges say

The driver of a vehicle that crashed in Price over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of two passengers, is now facing charges of automobile homicide.

Utah Supreme Court allows temporary block on abortion ban to remain in place, for now

Abortion care will remain legal in Utah, for now, after the Utah Supreme Court allowed a preliminary junction blocking the state's near total ban from going into effect.

Man police say tried to open airplane door charged after emergency landing in Salt Lake City

A New Jersey man who police say attempted to open exterior plane doors multiple times while on an American Airlines flight is now charged in both federal and state court for disorderly conduct on and off the plane.

Bear killed after biting runner in Big Cottonwood Canyon

A black bear was killed Wednesday night after biting a runner on a trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon earlier in the day, state wildlife officials said.

Massive prisoner swap frees US reporter Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, officials say

The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan in a multinational deal that set some two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the exchange took place.

8+1 iconic outdoor spaces worth checking out for '801 Day'

It's Aug. 1, and that means it's "801 Day" in Utah. It's an unofficial holiday that dates back to when the state received its area code in the late 1940s.