Lightning strike causes Angel Moroni replacement to step in atop a Latter-day Saint temple

The Angel Moroni statues that rise on steeples above many temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are equipped with lightning rods. They literally are designed to attract lightning strikes away from other parts of the temples, including the electrical systems.

Meet Utah's superintendent of the year

Sevier School District Superintendent Cade Douglas is Utah's superintendent of the year.

Mental health professionals in Utah react to 'Inside Out 2'

Since Disney and Pixar released its newest film, Inside Out 2, millions of viewers have had time to process the experience, including mental health professionals.

Climber scales Eiffel Tower on last day of Paris Olympics, met by police, media reports

A climber scaled the north face of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday, the last day of the Olympics, before he was met by police mid-way up, French media said.

BYU plans to establish a medical school. What will that entail?

Dr. Stuart Flynn likely knows more about taking a medical school from concept to full accreditation than anyone in the country.

Church of Jesus Christ donates medical equipment to Honduras hospitals

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated an X-ray system and a digital mammography machine to two hospitals in Honduras.

Debbie lost 200 pounds despite a family history of obesity

Health Utah's approach is unique. It is designed to provide the health, balance, knowledge, skills and habits you need to lose the weight and sustain the weight loss indefinitely.

Study suggests that the fear your doctor is judging you may have merit

While it's very important to have honest conversations with your health care provider so that the professional has the information needed to diagnose and treat you or provide guidance and education about how you should take care of yourself, lots of patients believe they may be judged for mistaken beliefs.

The strongest meteor shower of the year is about to peak. Here's how to watch

It's that time of summer to watch the most anticipated meteor shower of the year: the dazzling display known as the Perseids.

What to do if your canine running companion chases wildlife

If your dog is already chasing something, don't chase after it. It will only encourage your dog to think you are playing — and that will likely prolong the chase.

Medal in hand, Herriman's 'Spiff' Sedrick focusing on LA 2028 and growing rugby back home

With a medal in hand and a breakthrough star in 27-year-old Ilona Maher, the next step for Team USA rugby sevens is clear.

Western Governors University awards 50K degrees during 2024 academic year

Western Governors University just hit a major milestone. The Utah-based national online, nonprofit university awarded a record 50,168 bachelor's or master's degrees in 2024.

Have You Seen This? Pet otter claims title of world's best snuggler

Feeling melancholy? Maybe you need to spend some time with an Asian small-clawed otter.

Tips that can help you prevent overpaying on your property taxes

Everyone has to pay taxes, but no one should pay more than their fair share.

Andres Gomez reportedly departing RSL in top 10 MLS sale all-time

Colombian winger Andres Gomez has likely played his last game in Utah after multiple sources reported the 21-year-old is headed to French club Stade Rennais.

Layton man drowns while rescuing son at Willard Bay State Park, amid stormy weather

A 38-year-old man died while rescuing his son during stormy weather at Willard Bay State Park on Saturday.

Woman injured after shots fired into Glendale home

A 55-year-old woman was injured after two people approached a home and began shooting into it on Saturday night.

Study: US emitting methane at 4 times rate estimated by EPA

The Environmental Defense Fund's MethaneAir research jet found producers across the U.S. are emitting methane into the atmosphere at over four times the rates estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency for those same areas, based on industry-reported data.

TikTok: Is it times up for this social media darling?

When national security collides with freedom of information, where do we draw the line?

BYU football: Previewing Cougars' 2024 season through first 3 games

A season unlike any other begins Aug. 31 at LaVell Edwards Stadium, whren the Cougars will open their second season in the Big 12 with a very different conference outlook.

Brazil authorities recover bodies of all 62 plane crash victims

Brazilian emergency crews on Saturday recovered the remains of the 62 victims aboard an airliner that plunged to the ground in the town of Vinhedo, near Sao Paulo the day before, killing all on board.

Teen-parent disconnect on how much emotional support youths get

How much social and emotional support teens are getting depends on whether you're asking the parents or the teens themselves.

Motorcyclist dies in crash on UTA TRAX line

A 28-year-old man is dead after a motorcycle crash on the UTA TRAX line in the Capitol Hills neighborhood of Salt Lake City early Sunday.

A'ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win 8th straight Olympic basketball gold medal

A'ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. survived the biggest challenge of its unprecedented run to eight straight gold medals with a 67-66 win over France on Sunday.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Preseason poll starts much the same with Georgia at No. 1

The 2024 season is around the corner, and it's time again to rank the (projected) best football teams in the country.

Austria chancellor urges more comms monitoring after Taylor Swift plot

Austria's chancellor said on Sunday his country's intelligence agencies should have greater power to monitor communications on messaging apps to stop extremists after a planned suicide attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna was thwarted this week.

Harris says she would never interfere in Fed independence

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday she disagrees strongly with rival Donald Trump's views on the Federal Reserve and pledged not to meddle with the central bank if she wins the Nov. 5 presidential election.

'Just happens to look like a stainless-steel fridge': Idaho farmer goes viral for Tesla Cybertruck use

When most people think of Tesla Cybertrucks, they don't usually picture farm work, but an Idaho farmer is thinking outside the box.

Diet high in fruits, vegetables may reduce heart, kidney disease risk, study finds

Eating more fruits and veggies promotes heart and kidney health, especially in people with hypertension, a new study found.

Can the new owner of a retail brand renege on a promise of never expiring gift cards?

Bed Bath and Beyond promised its gift cards would last forever before going bankrupt. The brand is now back, but a Utah woman holding onto hundreds of dollars' worth of gift cards says forever has turned into never.

Consumer credit card debt hits all-time high of $1.14 trillion

U.S. consumers are carrying more debt than ever before on their credit cards with outstanding balances reaching $1.14 trillion in the second quarter of the year, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Jordan Chiles stripped of a gymnastics bronze medal, but US will appeal

U.S. Olympic officials say they will appeal a court ruling that resulted in American gymnast Jordan Chiles being asked to return the bronze medal she won in the Paris Olympics floor exercise.