Police: Springville man shot, killed after arriving home may have been targeted

Eleven months after a Springville man was fatally gunned down shortly after arriving at his apartment complex, police are looking at the possibility that his attack was premeditated.

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's sickens 49 people in 10 states, including Utah

Federal officials say E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including Utah.

Police identify man who drowned while duck hunting on Great Salt Lake

Police have identified a man who drowned while duck hunting on the Great Salt Lake on Tuesday night.

Court on hold for Lori Vallow Daybell in Arizona as judge orders mental competency evaluation

Court proceedings for Lori Vallow Daybell have been put on hold in Arizona while officials determine whether she's competent to stand trial.

A bad 8 minutes leads to blowout loss for Utah Hockey Club

In most metrics, it looked like Utah was the better team on Tuesday. Except for that pesky scoreboard.

TikTok officials, content creators promote app's safety features at Salt Lake event

TikTok officials promoted the company's safety features, but a Utah lawmaker said the efforts don't go far enough to protect children from what he says are addictive features.

Sundance film festival ticket packages go on sale Wednesday

Ticket packages will be sold starting Wednesdays for the 41st Sundance Film Festival, happening Jan. 23 to Feb. 2, 2025.

Utah chain Mo' Bettahs acquired by 2 out-of-state firms, setting up 'next stage of growth'

Mo' Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, a staple in the Utah fast-food scene for nearly two decades, is getting new lead ownership, potentially expanding it to more markets as it continues to grow.

Gov. Cox says new 'Utah Model of Care' should benefit all Utahns' health care

The One Utah Health Collaborative announced the launch of the Utah Model of Care, which provides guidance for health care decisions to build a system that is affordable, high quality and trusted.

3 injured in Provo crash

Three people were injured in a crash in Provo Tuesday.

Parents of teens killed in car accidents celebrate their children, urge caution when driving

The Teen Memoriam program recognized Utah teens killed in car crashes in 2023. Some parents were on hand to share stories and spread the message to be cautious on the roads.

U of U Health at forefront of stillbirth research and grieving with heartbroken parents

Dr. Robert M. Silver has been a leader in stillbirth research, and his advocacy for patients and their families has helped fund and open U of U Health's Stillbirth Research Program and Pregnancy After Loss Program.

Utah a 'first mover' state to deploy advanced nuclear energy

An initiative seeks to combine the efforts of eight states for advancing nuclear energy plans. Utah has been designated as a "first mover" state that is uniquely positioned and ahead of the game.

Layton man charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run

Police say they found parts of the van believed to have struck and killed a pedestrian Oct. 16 and have arrested its owner, who is now charged with obstruction of justice.

Costco to sell Peloton's stationary bike to reach holiday shoppers

Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base.

Inmate sentenced in 2018 murder at West Jordan restaurant says he made 'stupid choice'

A man who had previously shown no remorse for shooting and killing a 20-year-old man inside a West Jordan restaurant in 2018 now says he "deserves to pay" for his crime.

Walmart to deliver prescription medications as soon as 30 minutes

Walmart said on Tuesday it will now deliver prescription medicines and medication refills as a single order along with groceries and other items as soon as 30 minutes, as part of its new express delivery option.

Family grateful to be alive after violent hit-and-run crash near Fillmore

A family is shaken after a crash in Fillmore almost took their lives and their animals. The other driver involved in the crash left the scene and has yet to be found.

Phil Lyman asks US Supreme Court to declare Gov. Cox ineligible for reelection

Phil Lyman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to disqualify Gov. Spencer Cox's reelection bid, appealing a decision that shot down his attempt to make him the governor.

Denny's is closing 150 restaurants

Denny's is closing 150 restaurants over the next year, and the 71-year-old diner chain is mulling a major change to its 24/7 operating hours.

The Big 12 is changing, and BYU women's basketball is changing with it

Third-year head coach Amber Whiting turned the offense over to associate head coach Lee Cummard, which means "playing faster, shooting more 3s."

Box Elder County man killed in ATV crash

A 51-year-old man from Bothwell, Box Elder County, was killed in an ATV crash Monday afternoon near Dove Creek.

Convicted child sex abuser who tried to hire hit man seeks parole

An Orem man who was convicted of trying to hire a hit man to kill the prosecutor in his child sex abuse cases is now seeking parole.

Minority-majority school count in Utah edges up as Latino population grows

The number of minority-majority schools in Utah now totals 144, up from 126 five years ago, as the Latino population of students surges.

Utah sculptor spends his own final years depicting the 'culmination of Christ's life'

Edward Fraughton's last masterpiece is photographed for the first time by the Deseret News — a sculpture that the late, award-winning artist dreamed of becoming a monument one day in his home state.

Presidential race exceptionally tight amid voter gloom, poll finds

Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46% to 43% lead over former President Donald Trump, with a glum electorate saying the country is on the wrong track, a new poll says.

Consumers facing all-time high APR margins on credit cards

High APR margins translate to more expensive debt that too many people simply can't repay. One Utah credit union is offering a much lower rate.

Hoard of 1,000-year-old coins unearthed in a farmer's field sells for $5.6M

A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins that lay buried for 1,000 years was found in a farmer's field in southwest England in 2019 and is valued at $5.6 million.

Taxpayers will get bigger standard deductions in 2025, but with smaller boosts than recent years

U.S. taxpayers will again see higher standard deductions for 2025, allowing them to shield more of their money from taxation on future returns.

'A different level of confidence': Keyonte George feels ready to take a leap

Every week or so in the offseason, Keyonte George would get an unsolicited text from his head coach.

Explosion at Lehi apartment building was related to 'mental health episode,' police say

Police said they believe a "mental health episode" was a factor in the explosion that injured two people and forced the evacuation of 90 families from a Lehi apartment complex Tuesday morning.

'I'm really liking it': Travelers react to Salt Lake airport's new 'river tunnel,' Concourse B gates

Salt Lake City International Airport has opened five new gates, as well as a vital new tunnel, as it continues to expand.

Susan Smith is up for parole 30 years after drowning her kids in a South Carolina lake

Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her sons nearly 30 years ago by rolling her car into a lake while they were still strapped in, will be up for parole next month.

As Utes transition to OC Mike Bajakian, questions remain about offensive potential

Andy Ludwig was the mastermind orchestrating a Utes offense that methodically and effectively diced up opposing teams. But even the best among us have a tough time staying on top forever.

The tools used to restore and improve Utah Lake

Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, is the eternal optimist when it comes to Utah Lake. The congressman sees a glass that is half full and a lake that is actually well on its way to bringing beauty and economic development to the state.

Wildlife rehab center reopens but in much smaller space — for now

A nonprofit that helps sick and injured animals was forced to pack up and move, but reopened Monday.

Davis County to hold mental health screening for children from preschool to 6th grade

Davis County health officials host a mental health screening twice a year, where parents come with their children to meet with a therapist and discover how to get help.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries indicted on sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been indicted on 16 federal counts of sex trafficking and international prostitution in New York.

A 2nd major recall for Honda in October, this time for pumps that can crack

Honda is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles because the high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel, which could increase the risk of a fire.

9 books your preteen would love to read this month

Encouraging preteens to read for pleasure can help them perform better in school and have higher self-esteem. Here is a list of books that have proven to be a big hit among that age group.

Fast-approaching election could forever alter sprawling Alpine School District

With Election Day just a couple of weeks away — and vote-by-mail ballots already distributed — Utahns are making their final decisions on how they will use their vote.

A New Zealand airport wants you to hug goodbye faster

Travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to keep their emotional farewells brief after a new three-minute time limit was imposed on goodbye hugs in the airport's drop-off area in order to prevent lingering cuddles from causing traffic jams.

Descendants honor historic Salt Lake Temple mason as foundation shifts for the future

The descendants of James A. Staples — the head on-site mason for the team that laid the original Salt Lake Temple foundation over a century ago — came together on Monday.