North Salt Lake residents urge outright rejection of permanent shelter

North Salt Lake residents voiced overwhelming disapproval of an emergency shelter in North Salt Lake Tuesday, prompting the council to unanimously pass a resolution opposing it.

Purple Mattress closing 2 Utah manufacturing plants; about 220 to lose jobs

Utah-based mattress company Purple Innovation is shuttering its two manufacturing plants in Salt Lake City and Grantsville. An estimated 220 employees will lose their jobs.

2 hunters shot at grizzly in self-defense Sunday in Idaho

An archery hunter was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear west of Henrys Lake in Island Park, Idaho, on Sunday. The man was hunting elk with a friend on the Caribou-Targhee National near the Divide Creek Road when the attack occurred.

All eyes on Montana: How a senator's last stand could decide more than who controls Congress

The U.S. Senate race in Montana will almost certainly decide who controls the chamber in 2025. It may also mark the beginning of the end of split-ticket voting in a presidential year.

'Hearts have been shattered:' Utah Jewish community reacts to hostage deaths

Utah's Jewish community is mourning the lives of the six hostages killed in Gaza. 

Democratic 3rd District candidate Glenn Wright says Social Security reforms are necessary

Glenn Wright is running on reducing what he calls "out-of-control deficits" in Washington and said politicians should be willing to consider significant reforms to the social security system.

US charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel

The Justice Department has announced criminal charges against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other militants in connection with the Oct. 7 rampage in Israel.

Krispy Kreme celebrates 65th anniversary of Barbie with new doughnut collection

Krispy Kreme is making an iconic flavor statement – literally – to celebrate the Barbie brand's 65th anniversary: four new doughnuts featuring designs and flavors inspired by Barbie.

Developer begins final phase of canyon restoration after 2 Draper homes collapsed

The final phase of cleanup in Corner Canyon is now underway nearly a year and a half after two condemned homes in Draper collapsed.

Auditor says it's 'statistically likely' Cox gathered enough signatures for gubernatorial ballot

Utah's auditor said it's "statistically likely" three GOP candidates gathered enough signatures to qualify for the June primary after sampling random sets of ballot petition signatures.

Veteran defenseman excited to be 'part of building something' with Utah Hockey Club

Robert Bortuzzo had heard the buzz around the NHL's newest team. Now, he's excited to be a part of it.

Gov. Spencer Cox redirects $1.2M to help alleviate Utah's $2.8M school lunch debt

Utah has approximately $2.8 million in outstanding school lunch debt. On Tuesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox redirected $1.2 million into a new grant program.

Commander of Navy warship relieved of duty months after backward rifle scope photo flap

The commander of a destroyer that's helping protect the San Diego-based aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East has been relieved of duty about four months after he was seen in a photo firing a rifle with a scope mounted backward.

Photo gallery: Now more pianists than ever can play Abravanel Hall

Looking for a place to practice piano? Downtown Salt Lake City can be your own concert venue.

New flavors abound at the Utah State Fair Sept. 5-15

Food! The most anticipated part of the Utah State Fair. Where else can you get deep fried Oreo cookies, stuffed churros and miles and miles of funnel cake?

Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich resigns citing cancer diagnosis

Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich announced his resignation Tuesday, citing health concerns.

Man accused of firing more than a dozen rounds into home faces more than a dozen charges

A man accused of shooting 14 rounds into a Salt Lake City home, injuring a 55-year-old woman inside, is facing criminal charges.

Trump to plead not guilty to charges in revised US indictment

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said in a court filing on Tuesday that he would plead not guilty to criminal charges in a revised indictment accusing him of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Have You Seen This? Early candidates for college football's catch, pick — and flop — of the year

The weekend was filled with big-time catches and unreal interceptions.

University of Utah launches website for AI resources, initiatives

The University of Utah last week launched a website to make AI resources more accessible to the campus community and increase transparency.

Utah working to make a 'throw first' game plan the core of its offensive identity

Not accounting for so-called garbage minutes late in the game, Utah was a heavy passing team on Thursday. That was by design.

US pharmacy chain Rite Aid to operate as a private company as it emerges from bankruptcy

Rite Aid will operate as a private company after it successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the U.S. drugstore chain said on Tuesday.

Salt Lake man charged with trying to kill roommate who called police the night before

A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with attacking his roommate and threatening to kill him after the roommate called police on him the night before.

'He was a collector of people; he loved people so much'

Gary Neeleman, a prolific journalist and grandfather to NFL quarterback Isaac Wilson, died last week at the age of 90.

West Valley police looking for 'healer' accused of sexually assaulting clients

West Valley police are looking for a man suspected of spraying an unknown liquid on two women and then sexually assaulting them at a business that purports to pray for people.

Utes move up to No. 11 in latest AP Top 25 rankings after Week 1 win

A win over an FCS team was just the first step, but one that provided confidence in the projected favorite to come out of the Big 12.

Utah strikes deal with mineral company in 'major milestone' for Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake is slated to receive a major boost from one of the key industries that rely on it for business.

Utah clinic's chronic pain treatment could be the answer for some with PTSD

If you live with PTSD or chronic anxiety, there's a new and effective treatment that might help you.

Keanu Reeves is in Utah — but (probably) not for the reason you think

Keanu Reeves' band, Dogstar, is currently on tour in support of its latest album, and visits Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Patrick Kinahan: All well so far for Utah, BYU football

Fresh off anticipated beatdowns over disadvantaged programs, BYU and Utah both turn their respective attention to playing out the season against teams theoretically on similar levels.

Former aide to 2 New York governors is charged with being an agent of the Chinese government

A former aide to two New York governors was charged Tuesday with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government.

Feeling anxious about the upcoming election? Here's help

University of Utah Lifelong Learning instructor Debbie Leaman says the upcoming general election is quite simply "stressing us all out."

Costco's first membership price hike in 7 years just went into effect

Costco customers are now paying more for their annual memberships for the first time since 2017.

Man serving life sentence for murder 44 years ago requests compassionate release

A prison inmate who was 15 when he killed a 2-year-old in 1980 is nonverbal and in poor health. He is asking the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole to be released from prison.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Good luck stopping a potent Georgia, but others lurking

The first full weekend of action did not disappoint — unless you're Florida or Florida State — even as most FBS teams around the country played teams from the FCS in a tune-up game.

Boeing's next big problem could be a strike by 32K workers

Boeing has experienced all manner of bad news in the last six years and almost nothing but problems. Later this month, it could add a strike by 32,000 workers to its list of woes.

Distracted driving a possible factor in number of crashes this summer, Utah Highway Patrol says

Nearly 200 people have died on Utah roads so far this year, and about half of those have come in the last 100 days, known as the 100 Deadliest Days.  

Over $7M raised for Jordan River restoration projects. Here's how it's being used

Work is getting underway again to give the Jordan River ecosystem a boost.

5 types of apps that are money generators

Apps are more than just ways to occupy time when you are bored. Today's innovative apps are opening new avenues for entrepreneurs to generate significant income.

Daybell home purchased by nonprofit with plans to demolish it, create healing space

The Idaho home once owned by Chad Daybell is under new ownership. A couple in Idaho bought the home and started a nonprofit — SJ Healing Crossroads.

Former Volkswagen boss goes on trial over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests

Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has gone on trial on charges of fraud and market manipulation. It comes nine years after U.S. environmental authorities discovered Volkswagen's use of rigged software that caused vehicles to cheat on emissions tests.

Motorcyclist killed in Cache County crash

A 36-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle after falling off his motorcycle, according to the Logan police say.

US moms and dads have a mental health crisis, surgeon general warns

Parents are increasingly on a hamster wheel of stress and guilt and more stress, according to a new advisory on parental stress and mental health issued this week by the U.S. surgeon general.