'An indispensable role in our communities': Rep. Owens lauds contributions of Latinos

To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. Burgess Owens lauded the contributions of Latinos, singling out 41 in particular for their service in Utah.

BYU women's soccer overcomes foul frustrations in 3-1 win over Iowa State

Frischknecht scored the game-winner, and MacKenzee Vance added another as the Cougars took a 3-1 win over Iowa State to wrap up a three-match homestead in Big 12 play Monday night at South Field.

Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday marked by a concert and 30 new homes

A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many celebrations marking President Jimmy Carter's unprecedented 100th birthday on Tuesday.

Ogden citizenship program yielding results — 12 newly naturalized citizens so far

A new Ogden citizenship program is yielding results — 12 new U.S. citizens so far, including nine who took the naturalization oath on Monday.

Utah doctors win $2.4M grant to improve health for sufferers of heart valve issues

Two Utah doctors will analyze the health history of 10,000 clients — living and deceased — in hopes of learning more about a condition that affects 176 million people around the world.

Police identify 75-year-old woman hit, killed by car in Saratoga Springs

A 75-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car while crossing a street in Saratoga Springs.

Biden acts to keep asylum ban at US-Mexico border in place longer

The Biden administration will toughen an asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border to keep it in place for longer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials said on Monday, signaling a desire to further curb illegal crossings.

What's coming to Amazon Prime in October

Here's a look at what's coming to Amazon Prime in October.

Finnish connection: Jazz's Lauri Markkanen and Utah HC's Jusso Valimaki bonding in Utah

In April, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen served as a tour guide. But first, he was a hype man.

Wisconsin city replaces ballot drop box after mayor carted it away

An absentee ballot drop box that the mayor of a central Wisconsin city removed a week ago is back in place.

Police identify passenger killed in semitruck rollover crash in Kane County

Police have identified a man killed in a semitruck rollover in Kane County Monday afternoon.

Salt Lake County judge, attorneys teaming up to help familiar faces in court

A pilot program in Salt Lake County is aimed at helping people who are consistently being arrested for low-level misdemeanor offenses by addressing the root cause of their actions.

Israeli military says 'limited' operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon has begun

The Israeli military says it has begun a "limited, localized" operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

After 5-0 start, Kalani Sitake's 17th-ranked Cougars have earned the benefit of the doubt

After a 5-0 start, BYU will have a few more believers than when the Cougars were picked to finish No. 13 in the 16-team Big 12 back in July.

Pete Rose, baseball's banned hits leader, has died at age 83

Banished baseball great Pete Rose has died.

'Fiery twist' planned for this winter's Midway Ice Castles

Ice Castles announced its plans Monday for the winter attraction this year, including a new nightly fire show display.

Trump suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination charge

The man charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly positioning himself with a rifle outside one of the former president's Florida golf courses on Sept. 15 pleaded not guilty on Monday to five federal charges.

Jazz two-way big man Oscar Tshiebwe won media day

During a 10-minute media session, Tshiebwe made you laugh, made you think and kinda made you want to petition the Jazz to sign the Congolese big man to a lifetime contract.

'Breadth and depth': New Church History Museum exhibit shows 200 years of Latter-day Saint art

A new exhibit opening at the Church History Museum shows Latter-day Saint art from places around the world, showcasing how much variety there has been over the last 200 years.

Movie armorer's conviction upheld in fatal 'Rust' set shooting by Alec Baldwin

A judge has rejected a request to throw out the conviction of a movie armorer in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film "Rust."

Alabama man killed in BASE jumping accident in Box Elder County

Jonathan Bizilia, 27, of Alabama, was killed in a BASE jumping accident near Willard Peak, in Box Elder County, according to the sheriff's office.

Eagle Mountain mom charged with hitting, killing infant son

An Eagle Mountain woman was charged Monday with child abuse homicide in the death of her 4-month-old. Investigators say she hit the boy, leaving a visible indentation in his skull.

'Unprecedented' concessions pricing coming to Delta Center this season

Smith Entertainment Group is implementing some reduced prices for a "fan-friendly concessions menu" at Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club games this season.

Have You Seen This? Nature makes unlikely friends

You can become best friends with a praying mantis if you're brave enough.

'It is our honor': Salt Lake City church donates $35K to Great Salt Lake efforts

A local church is joining efforts to get water to the Great Salt Lake.

Local nurse who lost his wife pleads with Utah residents to test their homes for radon

One in three Utah homes have a high level of radioactive gas that causes lung cancer—and most Utahns don't know it.

US port strike by 45,000 dockworkers is all but certain to begin at midnight

The union representing U.S. dockworkers has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts.

2 seriously injured Monday in separate collisions with trains in Salt Lake City, police say

A cyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a Union Pacific train in Salt Lake City on Monday morning.

Utah American Red Cross volunteer describes devastation, need in areas hit by Hurricane Helene

Benjamin Donner, executive director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter, said initial reports show Hurricane Helene was highly destructive. 

Holladay man fired shot at other driver in road rage case, charges say

A Holladay man is facing criminal charges accusing him of firing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Millcreek.

Former Sen. Jeff Flake latest Republican to back Harris for president

Former U.S. ambassador and Sen. Jeff Flake, a Republican, endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential bid on Sunday, citing what he described as the "fine character" of both Harris and her running mate.

How Salt Lake leaders used the topic of immigration to bridge the political gap

A group of Utahs came together over the weekend for an experiment in getting along — opting to discuss one of the most politically divisive topics in the country: immigration.

'High School Musical' stars share memories nearly 20 years after filming hit Disney movie

"Salt Lake City is home now to one of the most iconic high schools, and it's a real high school," Corbin Bleu told the FanX audience.

Utah's growing trend: Backyard offices, gyms, and golf simulators

Building extra spaces to separate your home, professional life and hobbies is the specialty of one Utah company.

Feel the booms? Army continues routine detonations in Utah's west desert

The Tooele Army Depot said Monday it would conduct controlled detonations of expired munitions about 10 miles south of Stockton, in the Rush Valley.

KSL.com Top 20+1: As top 5 jockey for position, Roy closes in with unbeaten start

The Royals improved to 7-0 and 4-0 in Region 5 play after a 33-14 win over Woods Cross that didn't as feel comfortable until Zay Morris returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown.

Verizon's mobile network down for thousands of users

Verizon Communications' mobile network was down for thousands of users in the United States on Monday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

'Megalopolis' flops, 'The Wild Robot' soars at box office

Francis Ford Coppola's decades-in-the-making, self-financed epic "Megalopolis" flopped with moviegoers, while the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation family film "The Wild Robot" soared to No. 1 at the weekend box office.

Sugar City boy who learned to play the organ while recovering from brain surgery now plays for church congregation

After undergoing brain surgery at just 10 years old, Kobin Harris found himself with a lot of time to heal and a predicament: What's a boy to do for fun when he has to limit his physical activity?

AI software allegedly used to inflate rent nationwide could be affecting Utah market

Financial experts say Utahns have seen a pocket-pinching 36% increase in rent prices since 2020. Now, it's being discovered that artificial intelligence could play a part.

Utah kindergartners show significant reading gains

State educators recently announced significant improvement in reading proficiency among Utah's kindergartners, and they're crediting some that to full-day kindergarten.

Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

West Valley home destroyed in fire Sunday night

A West Valley home was destroyed in a fire that began late Sunday.

Call to St. George motel leads officers to alleged forgery operation netting $100K

Two Southern California men were arrested last week after the search of a motel room in St. George led officers to an alleged forgery operation, including an altered $103,000 check that was reportedly cashed, police say.

DirecTV buys rival Dish as satellite mainstays hunker down against onslaught of streaming services

DirecTV is buying Dish and Sling, a deal it has sought to complete for years, as the company seeks to better compete against streaming services that have become dominant.

Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130

A crisis is unfolding in North Carolina as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas that still lack power and cellular service days after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast.

Utah survey finds many skilled immigrants aren't using their training, touts change to aid them

A Utah survey of skilled immigrants found that many aren't using their training and touts change to help them get the licensing they need to work in their areas of expertise.