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BYU women's soccer scores twice in final 6 minutes to salvage rain-soaked draw with Baylor

10/17/2024 11:47pm
Allie Fryer scored two goals, including the equalizing penalty kick in the final minutes, as BYU rallied to tie Baylor 3-3 after two hour-long weather delays Thursday night at South Field.

Utah women's soccer claims 1-0 win over Houston on rain-soaked senior night

10/17/2024 11:20pm
Despite heavy rain and a lightning delay, the Utah women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over Houston on senior night.

Man forces driver off road in another road rage confrontation, police say

10/17/2024 10:35pm
A Utah man was arrested Thursday after what police are calling another road rage incident, this time in Heber City. He is accused of forcing another driver off the road.

Intermountain receives major grant to improve care of mitral valve prolapse patients

10/17/2024 10:05pm
Intermountain researchers were recently awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study ways to improve care of patients with mitral valve prolapse, a common heart disorder.

Owner of controversial Cottonwood Heights billboard discusses relocation

10/17/2024 9:44pm
The construction of a Cottonwood Heights billboard in a convenience store parking lot on Thursday is the subject of controversy, and it's not because of what it's advertising.

Harris grilled on Fox News on immigration, Biden's fitness for office

10/17/2024 9:01pm
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris defended the Biden administration's handling of illegal immigration in a Fox interview Wednesday, blaming Republicans for failing to pass a border security bill.

Utah HC defenseman Sean Durzi will reportedly undergo surgery, could miss up to 5 months

10/17/2024 8:56pm
The team announced Thursday that first-pairing defenseman Sean Durzi will be out for the foreseeable future with an upper-body injury.

Syracuse title agent who stole $6.5M on 'rampage' sent to prison

10/17/2024 8:45pm
Ryan Kelly Goodrich, who left a trail of clients and lenders financially devastated, was sentenced to consecutive prison sentences in an emotional court hearing Wednesday.

International student wins legal battle against Utah high school athletics rule

10/17/2024 8:03pm
A federal judge issued an order Thursday that allows the 18-year-old Juan Diego High football player to play in a varsity football game.

Phil Lyman rallies supporters, urges against certifying 2024 gubernatorial election

10/17/2024 7:42pm
Phil Lyman asked some 200 supporters to speak out against certifying the 2024 gubernatorial election, claiming that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is on the ballot "fraudulently."

'I felt pretty lucky': Bruce Mitchell living his dream, 'balling his butt off' with No. 13 BYU

10/17/2024 6:32pm
To hear it from Bruce Mitchell's perspective, the offensive tackle from South Summit High only had one offer to play college football.

Alabama man arrested in agency's social media hack, leading to bitcoin price spike

10/17/2024 6:20pm
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice Department said.

Man injured in police shooting in Saratoga Springs

10/17/2024 6:10pm
Police arrested a man who was injured in a police shooting Thursday in Saratoga Springs. A woman said a man who had been shot in the back pounded on her door asking for help.

Disparaging remark caps off civil 3rd District debate between Mike Kennedy, Glenn Wright

10/17/2024 5:55pm
A mostly civil debate for Utah's 3rd Congressional District ended when Democrat Glenn Wright made a disparaging comment to his opponent Mike Kennedy, a Republican.

Strut Your Mutt 2024: Best Friends' pet adoption event happens Oct. 19

10/17/2024 5:43pm - PARTNER
Bring your human and canine family to Best Friends Strut Your Mutt 2024 in Liberty Park on Saturday. Not only will you have a day of fun, but you'll also be supporting the initiative to make Utah a no-kill state by 2025.

What drivers need to know as UDOT beefs up traction law enforcement in Cottonwood Canyons

10/17/2024 5:06pm
Utah Department of Transportation officials unveiled their plans to increase law enforcement at traction checkpoints, while Salt Lake County eyes future traction changes.

America revolted against shrinkflation. Now Tostitos, Ruffles and others are making big changes

10/17/2024 4:43pm
Shoppers have balked at downsized chips, cookies, paper towels and other products, widely known as "shrinkflation." Now companies are responding to shoppers' demands.

Minnesota school district bans officer from teaching after he allegedly reenacted Floyd murder

10/17/2024 3:41pm
A Minnesota school district has banned a police officer from working as a substitute teacher after what it describes as a series of "racially harmful" actions. Officials say those actions included putting a student on the ground for a reenactment of the murder.

Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne's fatal fall from his hotel balcony

10/17/2024 3:36pm
As Argentine authorities continued to investigate the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, prosecutors described the circumstances surrounding his three-story fall as suspicious given possible drug involvement.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some sent to schools

10/17/2024 3:29pm
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria includes foods sold at Costco, Trader Joes, Target, Walmart, Kroger and other stores.

Breaking up with big banks: 4 reasons millennials hate traditional banking

10/17/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Millennial parents are frustrated with traditional banks and are abandoning them for digital banking apps. Crew is the answer for those who have had enough of traditional banking.

Salt Lake man shot, killed driver in road rage confrontation, laughed to dispatchers, charges say

10/17/2024 2:55pm
A Salt Lake man was charged Thursday with murder and accused of firing 15 shots in a brutal road rage attack, killing a driver while he was still wearing his seat belt.

Provo flag football game ends in fight, knockouts, felony charges

10/17/2024 2:46pm
A Hail Mary pass during a flag football game that ended in a fight has now resulted in felony criminal charges for three people.

Why Keyonte George's summer trip to Finland was important for the Jazz

10/17/2024 2:07pm
Over the summer, Keyonte George started a winding European trip in Lauri Markkanen's home country.

Man dies in Lehi construction accident

10/17/2024 1:31pm
A man died after firefighters say he was likely pinned against a forklift boom truck for hours at a construction site in northern Utah County.

Transparency at a standstill: Utah's State Records Committee cannot meet to consider appeals

10/17/2024 1:25pm
Utah's State Records Committee hears appeals from citizens who have been denied government records, but now that committee can't meet because there are three open seats.

Meet the Provo woman who wrote the newest animated movie in theaters

10/17/2024 1:08pm
Jaisa Bishop always hoped her stories would one day make the big screen, and this weekend, her dreams are coming true as the movie "Gracie and Pedro: Pets to the Rescue" hits theaters.

Poll: Harris holds narrow lead over Trump, even as most US voters say country is on wrong track

10/17/2024 12:00pm
Vice President Kamala Harris holds a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump, according to the latest Deseret News/HarrisX poll.

Israel confirms that Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

10/17/2024 11:47am
The Israeli military confirms that Hamas' top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza.

'Destruction of a child's soul': Advocates testify on spike of child torture cases

10/17/2024 11:33am
Lawmakers are considering a new child torture bill that seeks to enhance criminal penalties in extreme cases of child abuse.

5 reasons to grow your startup in U of U's Master of Business Creation program

10/17/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
The award-winning Master of Business Creation program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business might be the perfect program for you.

'Footloose' star Kevin Bacon is coming back to Utah — for the second time in 6 months

10/17/2024 11:10am - PARTNER
Even though Bacon already revisited his 'Footloose' roots earlier this year, the actor doesn't seem to be done with Utah just yet.

Disney debuting new Lightning Lane Premier Pass this month, but the cost might shock some

10/17/2024 11:00am
The Walt Disney Co. is set to pilot a new pass for guests to get on rides faster at its domestic theme parks, but the cost might be a bit out of reach for some people.

'He's special in certain areas': The reasons behind Barrett Hayton's hot start for Utah HC

10/17/2024 10:28am
The games seemed to go in slow motion for Utah Hockey Club forward Barrett Hayton.

Florida woman and 10-year-old boy killed, 3 injured in Millard County wrong-way crash

10/17/2024 10:07am
A 55-year-old woman and 10-year-old boy are dead and three others are seriously injured after a wrong-way crash Thursday on I-15 near the I-70 interchange in Millard County, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Utah man arrested after following, firing at driver in road rage case, police say

10/17/2024 9:50am
A man who claimed he fired a shot at another driver in self-defense was arrested Wednesday in a road rage investigation after police say he wasn't defending himself.

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform'

10/17/2024 9:39am
An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says the Secret Services needs "fundamental reform" and that "another Butler can and will happen again" without major changes in how candidates are protected.

With cooler weather coming, Operation Warm helps kids bundle up

10/17/2024 9:20am
With the weather changing to more fall-like temps tomorrow, you'll want to add some layers. And that's what Operation Warm is all about.

'In limbo': Nonprofit plans legal action, pushes to protect this southern Utah bird

10/17/2024 8:52am
The pinyon jay, a talkative bird species native to the Southwest, including southern Utah, may be at risk of extinction.

Red Butte Garden welcomes the public to BOOtanical event

10/17/2024 8:19am
Red Butte Garden holds its annual Halloween celebration — BOOtanical — for residents of all ages.

Utah lawmaker says bigger steps needed to tackle housing crisis

10/17/2024 8:03am
A Utah lawmaker doesn't think the state is doing enough to help homebuyers with the pricey housing market.

Backyard Offices are changing the way people work, create and play

10/17/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Building an extra space to separate your home and professional life is what one company specializes in.

Why Utah voters will see Lucifer 'Justin Case' Everylove on their ballots

10/17/2024 7:42am
When Utah voters look at their ballot, they might be surprised to see the name "Lucifer 'Justin Case' Everylove" listed as a candidate for president alongside the expected candidates like former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Patience carrying former 4-star Osiris Grady into bigger role with Utah Valley

10/17/2024 7:34am
The sophomore who earned All-WAC Freshman Team honors will be expected to take another step forward for a Wolverines squad that was picked to finish fifth in the WAC.

Father and son are indicted on murder charges in mass school shooting in Georgia

10/17/2024 7:19am
A grand jury has indicted both a Georgia teenager and his father after the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder on Sept. 4.

Audit recommends central oversight of Utah's behavioral health system

10/17/2024 6:50am
Utah's behavioral health system lacks a central oversight authority and does not have a strategic plan to reform the system, according to a legislative audit released Tuesday.

Utah town Hanna praying for snow as Yellow Lake Fire looms

10/17/2024 6:25am
Utah needs some autumn precipitation, but people in the small town of Hanna, in Duchesne County, are hoping for snow. They've been on alert to prepare to evacuate because of the Yellow Lake Fire burning nearby.