West Jordan students focus on service by planting trees on 9/11

West Jordan Middle School students took to planting trees on 9/11 on the National Day of Service.

Russia says it could 'combine' with China if they faced a threat

Russia said on Wednesday that its partnership with China was not aimed against third countries, but the two powers could "combine potential" if faced with a threat from the United States.

'You took the life of the woman who gave you yours,' judge tells Cedar City man

A Cedar City man who pleaded guilty to killing his mother in 2020 has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

Utah's Angel Studios, formerly VidAngel, plans to go public in $1.6B SPAC deal

Formed in a pivot from its previous business as a video filtering service, Angel Studios has leveraged a unique model to fund and distribute movie and TV content.

'Utah will continue to lead the fight' to protect children from social media harms, says Gov. Cox

Utah cannot enforce its first-of-its kind social media law, but lawmakers and elected officials say they remain committed to protecting children.

Man sentenced for throwing electric scooters in the Snake River

Nathan Frost was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to criminal charges for throwing 11 Bird scooters into the Snake River.

Sen. Mitt Romney: Harris showed she's 'an intelligent, capable person' at presidential debate

Sen. Mitt Romney offered reporters his analysis of Tuesday's presidential debate as he walked through the halls of Congress Wednesday.

U.S. Census Bureau director tells UVU students what he learned from 9/11

U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos took a surprising lesson from the effects of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: the value of collecting data.

Pallas cat at Utah's Hogle Zoo dies at 13 years old

Petenka, a 13-year-old male Pallas cat, died Sunday after experiencing seizures, Utah's Hogle Zoo announced Wednesday.

Gov. Spencer Cox spars with Brian King, Robert Latham on Trump, legislative power in debate

Two gubernatorial challengers often teamed up against Republican Gov. Spencer Cox during a debate Wednesday evening.

West Valley City man admits to 2020 murder of handyman working next door

Jesus Valdez pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering a handyman who had been working next door. A deal with prosecutors led to the dismissal of multiple other charges.

Judge blocks constitutional Amendment D, says Legislature didn't accurately describe it

A judge has blocked Utah's proposed constitutional Amendment D, agreeing with plaintiffs that legislative leaders failed to accurately describe the ballot question.

Utah celebrates 152 residents who've lived a century and beyond

Members of the Governor's Century Club of Utah — each at least 100 years old — celebrated one another's longevity Wednesday in West Jordan.

Court could clear the way for Americans to legally bet on US elections

Amid the explosion of legal gambling in the U.S., some things have remained off-limits, including betting on the outcome of U.S. elections. But that could be about to change.

2 men allegedly involved in SLC shooting were not at odds

A South Salt Lake man accused of shooting another man multiple times near the Exchange Place area had not been arguing with the victim before getting into a shootout with him, according to witnesses.

Have You Seen This? Officer apprehends an alligator on a porch with his bare hands

A police officer in Fulshear, Texas, captured an alligator with his bare hands, the second apprehension of a reptile that day for the man.

If you hunt or fish, new revisions aim to help wildlife

Rep. Blake Moore wants to revise the Stamp Act of the Pittman Robertson Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund to support wildlife conservation, law enforcement and hunter recruitment.

Ex-Army Ranger goes from obese in wheelchair to fitness competitor: Learn his secret

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a wheelchair and going through medical retirement from the Army. But he recovered his health thanks to a Utah clinic.

Wildfires prompt evacuations in Tooele, Box Elder counties

New wildfires prompted some evacuations in Box Elder and Tooele counties Wednesday, according to Utah Fire Info.

Brody Kozlowski's ride to BYU full of twists, turns and a painful break

A serious car accident during his senior year of high school gave the former Corner Canyon star new perspective and increased gratitude.

Spacewalking is the new frontier of the rich as billionaire attempts first private spacewalk

Paying passengers have lined up to rocket to space to experience a few minutes of weightlessness. Now some are seeking a bigger thrill: spacewalking.

Man shot while celebrating birthday at Kearns park

A Kearns man arrested after allegedly shooting another man at a park is now facing criminal charges.

After defensive masterclass vs. SMU, BYU's next task is making extraordinary ordinary

The Cougars held the Mustangs out of the end zone for the first time since Sept. 23, 2016, and kept SMU to its fewest yards (261) since Oct. 22, 2022.

Cold front pushes smoke to northern Utah, ushers in coolest temperatures in months

Utah may miss out on rain and snow tied to a cold front sweeping through the West, but it will see a significant cooldown.

Michigan man arrested in Utah after note found at gas station

A Michigan man was ordered to serve six months in jail after pleading guilty to lesser charges in a case involving an alleged kidnapping.

US House Republicans cancel vote on stopgap funding measure

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a vote scheduled for Wednesday on his stopgap funding bill, saying more work is needed to build support for a measure, less than three weeks before a government shutdown deadline.

Navajo Nation rep points to Nygren's accomplishments in rebuffing push for recall vote

The administration of Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren points to the leader's accomplishments and public outreach in rebuffing a push to recall him from office.

Utes looking for 'statement' run game as Whittingham calls for more production

The running back room has been close to what the offense needs in the first two games, but there needs to be a better effort from the versatile room.

University of Utah trustees greenlight public-private student housing project

The University of Utah took another significant step Tuesday to transition what has historically been a commuter campus to a residential campus.

KSL.com prep football Player of the Week: West's Louie Hamilton

Coming into Friday night's game against Olympus, West was still searching for its first win of the season.

'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community

Apocalyptic-looking plumes of smoke filled skies east of Los Angeles as firefighters battled three major wildfires that erupted amid a blistering heat wave. Tens of thousands of homes and other structures were threatened and evacuation orders were expanded Tuesday night.

US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates

The post-pandemic spike in U.S. inflation eased further last month as year-over-year price increases reached a three-year low, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

West Haven killings spotlight issues Latinos face in addressing mental health concerns

A West Haven woman's killing of her three kids before killing herself puts a spotlight on the issues Latinos can face in addressing mental health concerns.

1 man dead, 1 seriously injured in UTV rollover in Tooele County

One man died and another man was listed in serious condition following a UTV rollover near Vernon on Tuesday.

Biden, Harris and Trump visit Sept. 11 sites to honor victims

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stood alongside former President Donald Trump and his 2024 running mate, JD Vance, on Wednesday to observe the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in New York City.

Search for boy lost in Utah mine made national news decades ago, and now it's a movie

A Utah story that made national headlines 35 years ago is the subject of a new movie premiering across the country this month.

5 local school board members say doing more with less won't sustain Utah public education

Between inflation, unfunded or underfunded mandates, mounting student behavioral issues and hunger, school districts say they are struggling to meet the growing challenges.

France foiled 3 attack plots targeting the Paris Olympics, prosecutor says

France's counterterrorism prosecutor says authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted events this summer.