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Frischknecht's set piece helps BYU soccer open Big 12 play with win over Arizona State

09/12/2024 10:41pm
Avery Frischknecht scored her first goal of the season, and BYU women's soccer handed Arizona State their first loss of the year 1-0 in a Big 12 opener for both schools Thursday night at South Field.

Lessons learned in Paris could impact Utah's 2034 Winter Games

09/12/2024 10:36pm
Utah's Olympic organizers saw more than just the expected sights during the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.

Blake Moore questions budget process as almost two-thirds of taxpayers could see a tax increase

09/12/2024 9:59pm
The House Budget Committee called in Congressional Budget Office Director Phillip Swagel to testify this week, with Utah Rep. Blake Moore saying he hopes to see increased efficiency between the committee and federal agency.

How did this Utah middle school drastically reduce its high percentage of chronic absenteeism?

09/12/2024 9:02pm
Four years ago, the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who were chronically absent was cringeworthy. But that has all changed thanks to the school principal.

Teen center opens to shelter homeless students in Davis County

09/12/2024 8:47pm
There are approximately 1,500 children who experience some kind of housing insecurity in the Davis County school district. A new center to help house homeless teens is now complete.

Man arrested after 6 pounds of meth found during traffic stop, troopers say

09/12/2024 8:14pm
Troopers arrested a man in Nephi on Wednesday who is accused of illegally possessing over 6 pounds of methamphetamine.

HGTV home renovation show is casting Utah homeowners. Here's how to apply

09/12/2024 7:43pm
A home improvement show is looking for Utah homeowners to cast in its next season.

'Working together makes us stronger': Latin American reps gather at UVU to talk trade

09/12/2024 7:11pm
Representatives from Costa Rica, Mexico and other Latin American countries met with local business operators at a UVU conference Thursday, putting the focus on trade.

'High performance by day, recreation by night': How the Olympic Oval got ready for the NHL

09/12/2024 6:32pm
Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO Colin Hilton had a question for Utah's new NHL team: Where are you going to train?

After just a few hours, US election bets put on hold by appeals court ruling

09/12/2024 5:29pm
Just hours after it began, legal betting on the outcome of U.S. Congressional elections has been put on hold by a federal appeals court.

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana

09/12/2024 5:08pm
Francine is weakening after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane. The system knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.

Freeze warning issued for parts of Utah as temperatures dip

09/12/2024 5:01pm
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for parts of Utah after a cold front swept through the state on Thursday.

Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

09/12/2024 4:52pm
Several leading AI companies pledged Thursday to remove nude images from the data sources they use to train their AI products, and committed to safeguards to curb the spread of harmful imagery.

Ogden leaders OK tweaks to diversity commission per HB261 but defend intent

09/12/2024 4:37pm
Ogden leaders approved changes to what was the Diversity Commission per the new state law targeting diversity initiatives but defended the intent of the body.

Video: Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from ledge on Nashville bridge

09/12/2024 3:54pm
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi and a video production assistant have talked down a woman standing on the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville.

Have You Seen This? Coach Prime duped by fake Cam Rising news, thanks to trolls

09/12/2024 3:28pm
Colorado head coach Deion "Prime Time" Sanders posted about Utah quarterback Cam Rising Thursday on X in a fashion that took many by surprise.

Hundreds flying to Utah for unique dental implant procedure

09/12/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
On the wall of the Smile Clinic office in Midvale hangs a map of the United States with hundreds of stickers marking the locations from where patients have traveled to get their full-mouth dental implant procedure.

Idaho court moves the trial in the killing of 4 university students to Boise

09/12/2024 2:40pm
The trial of a man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students will be held in Boise, roughly 300 miles from where the crimes occurred.

Former Masters champ among local exemptions for PGA's Black Desert Championship

09/12/2024 2:34pm
Utah residents Mike Weir, Zac Blair, Peter Kuest, Patrick Fishburn, Jay Don Blake and Kihei Akina will compete in the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Ivins.

Trump: No more debates with Kamala Harris

09/12/2024 2:23pm
Republican Donald Trump said on Thursday he would not participate in another presidential debate against his Democratic rival Kamala Harris ahead of the Nov. 5 election, as several polls showed that she beat him.

Mother of 12-year-old Idaho boy hit by car shares update

09/12/2024 1:31pm
A 12-year-old Pocatello boy has a long road of recovery ahead of him after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle last week.

BYU will roll out (at least) 2 new running backs at Wyoming. But turnovers a bigger concern

09/12/2024 1:04pm
Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick confirmed after Wednesday's practice that starting tailback LJ Martin and senior Folau Ropati won't be available to play in Laramie.

Poll: These religious voters like Harris more than Biden

09/12/2024 12:46pm - PARTNER
A new Pew Research Center analysis explores whether Vice President Kamala Harris is winning more support from religious voters than President Joe Biden did.

Wildfire smoke filling the air? Here's what you should be doing

09/12/2024 12:32pm
With smoke from the wildfires burning throughout the west shrouding Utah skies, the Salt Lake County Health Department says this is what you can do to improve the air quality inside your home and protect your lungs.

Utah judge dismisses case over making NIL contracts public

09/12/2024 12:02pm
A judge has sided with five public universities that challenged a State Records Committee decision.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.20%, its lowest level since February 2023

09/12/2024 11:52am
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. fell this week to its lowest level in 19 months, reflecting a pullback in Treasury yields ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

Shooting death of 14-year-old boy was targeted gang violence, police say

09/12/2024 11:34am
Police say the shooting death of a 14-year-old at the Monaco Apartments in Millcreek was not a random act, and may have been retaliation for another gang-related killing earlier this year.

Why Utah is asking for clarity from the U.S. Supreme Court

09/12/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Despite the state's best efforts, the federal government has shown no intention of relinquishing control to serve the people of Utah or managing the land to optimize public access.

Sundance narrows its future film festival sites to 3 — Utah is still in the running

09/12/2024 11:00am
The Sundance Institute released the three cities that will be considered for the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. The Park City/Salt Lake City bid is one of them.

Juab High School reopens after bat infestation taken care of

09/12/2024 10:49am
A serious infestation of bats shut down Juab High School on Wednesday, as administrators said it was just too dangerous for students to stay in school. 

Man sentenced to prison in South Salt Lake strip club murder

09/12/2024 10:34am
Family of Cherokee Soloman Aiko spoke about his loss as the man who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing him was sentenced to prison.

US proposes delaying full enforcement of stricter ID rules until up to May 2027

09/12/2024 9:32am
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed delaying full enforcement of new regulations requiring Americans to get new identification cards in order to board airplanes or enter a federal building by up to another two years to May 2027.

Deputy gets random text offering drugs, which leads to chase and 2 arrests

09/12/2024 9:28am
Two were arrested following a chase and a police car being rammed in Heber City. Police say it all started because of a random text a deputy received asking if he needed marijuana.

Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial

09/12/2024 9:07am
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors said at a hearing Thursday.

6 arrested, accused of taking $200,000 from Taylorsville ATM

09/12/2024 8:48am
Six people were arrested Wednesday in southern Utah after police say they stole $200,000 from an ATM being repaired in Taylorsville.

Overlooked entries: Tips to help your home make a great impression

09/12/2024 8:30am - SPONSORED
If your entryway could use some attention, it's easy to revitalize. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.

Most Americans don't trust AI-powered election information, survey finds

09/12/2024 8:25am
A majority of Americans have remained skeptical of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence, particularly when it comes to information about high-stakes events such as elections.

9 hymns, including 'Amazing Grace' and 'This is the Christ,' added to Latter-day Saint hymnbook

09/12/2024 8:24am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released nine new hymns Thursday in a second batch of hymns in its new hymnbook — "Hymns for Home and Church."

Smith's Ballpark may have familiar tenant in 2025, but future beyond that to be determined

09/12/2024 8:05am
A familiar face may return to Smith's Ballpark next spring, but the future of the stadium beyond that remains hazy.

Mother of young girl at center of complicated Vernal kidnapping case now faces felony charges

09/12/2024 7:42am
The noncustodial mother of a young girl who was the focus of a kidnapping attempt became last week the fifth person arrested as part of the investigation and is now facing felony charges.

Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth

09/12/2024 7:21am
A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts — until now.

Former murder suspect faces new charges in hit-and-run crash

09/12/2024 6:53am
A man previously accused of murder is now facing charges of injuring three people in a hit-and-run crash.

Majority of Utah voters agree politicians 'ignore the will of the people,' survey finds

09/12/2024 6:11am
A majority of registered voters in Utah feel politicians ignore the will of the people, according to a survey from the Utah Foundation.