US and Utah are in 'a moment of strategic uncertainty,' defense experts say

National defense experts from the private sector, military, academia and venture capital warned that the U.S. needs to accelerate investments into technology amid escalating tensions.

Plane from St. George airport crashes in Arizona; 3 occupants escape and hike to safety

A plane that departed from St. George Regional Airport crashed in Arizona Sunday. The three occupants survived.

World speedskating events set to be hosted in Utah canceled

The Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns will no longer host two international events because of an issue with safety equipment. 

Bus crash in central Mexico kills 19 people

Nineteen people died and six others were injured when a bus crashed on a highway in Mexico's central state of Zacatecas on Saturday, local authorities said.

Curtis poised to replace Romney with 35-percentage point lead in new poll

Utah Rep. John Curtis carries a 35-percentage-point lead over Democratic candidate Caroline Gleich in the race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, according to a new poll.

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.

Man arrested in Wyoming after police say he made threats against Utah churches

A man who police say claimed to have a knife outside of a Cottonwood Heights church and said he was "feeling violent towards Catholics" Sunday was later arrested in Wyoming.

Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald's says

McDonald's says testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to its Quarter Pounders. The company said Sunday it will resume selling Quarter Pounders in the coming week.

'I'd been so healthy': Radon gas continues to causes illnesses in Utah homes

Dr. Wallace Akerley, from the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and Kerri and Ron Robbins of Lehi, are working to spread the word about the dangers of radon gas.

BYU fans reveling in No. 9 Cougars' 8-0 start. But how far can it go?

BYU won its eighth straight game to start the 2024 campaign Saturday, and it did so on the road in a state where the Cougars have historically struggled, in front of a road-friendly crowd by game's end.

AI 'agents' ready to take over your computer — if you want them to

AI tools are on the verge of taking an evolutionary step, advancing to capabilities that include using computers the way people do.

Plagued by delays, FBI plans for faster release of crime stats

The FBI says it is also moving toward releasing crime statistics on a more timely basis.

Oil prices likely to fall after Israel shows restraint in strikes on Iran

Oil prices are expected to fall when trading resumes on Monday as Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran over the weekend bypassed Tehran's oil and nuclear infrastructure and did not disrupt energy supplies, analysts said.

Have You Seen This? The old kid-in-the-cabinets trick

The best part of having a younger sibling is the pranks.

Biden marks anniversary of Pittsburgh synagogue attack that killed 11

President Joe Biden has marked the sixth anniversary Sunday of a gunman's attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 worshippers.

Get to know 3rd Congressional District candidates Mike Kennedy, Glenn Wright

Democrat Glenn Wright is running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District seat against Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy, a Republican.

On Navajo Nation, a push to electrify more homes on the vast reservation

Before the pandemic, Lorraine Black and Ricky Gillis started filing paperwork to get their rural home in Navajo Nation connected to the electric grid.

Why Will Hardy had the Jazz rewatch every moment of the team's 41-point loss

Zions Bank Basketball Campus was quiet on Saturday. Almost eerily quiet.

Electrician injured in explosion grateful for paramedics' quick response 

An electrician injured after getting caught in an electrical explosion said he's grateful paramedics arrived quickly to treat him and four others who were injured. 

'It's way too much': Clinton housing proposal spurs petition drive to halt development

Clinton residents upset over a 341-unit housing project and overdevelopment in the Davis County city have launched a petition drive to halt the project.

BYU cracks top 10 of latest AP Top 25 poll after road win against UCF

With the bye week and four games left in the regular season, BYU is taking nothing for granted.

Jetsons-esque future is go: New FAA rule opens door for air taxi operations

Federal regulators announced the issuance of a "final rule" Tuesday for so-called powered-lift aircraft, the first new aircraft category in 80 years and a designation that includes emerging electric-powered air taxis that can take off and land vertically but fly like fixed-wing planes.

Test Drive: The 2025 Nissan Kicks punches far above its weight

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this affordable and comfortable SUV. The 2025 model offers new features that make this car cool, fun and unique.

AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one said, researchers say

Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw. It makes things up that were never said.

Donny Osmond's back in Vegas — and having the time of his life

The longtime entertainer opened up to the Deseret News about his Vegas residency, thoughts on retirement and returning to 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'

Latter-day Saints don't want to talk politics at church, survey says

Mormon Women for Ethical Government hosted a virtual event this week to discuss a survey showing Latter-day Saints are less likely to mix religion and politics than other believers.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Doubt BYU at your peril, but Oregon remains on top

What was Las Vegas thinking? BYU is legit — for real.

Latest moviemaking technology makes its way to Utah through SLCC

Salt Lake Community College students studying filmmaking now have access to Hollywood's latest technological advancement: a virtual production stage.

Semitrailer rollover forced closure of I-80 in Parleys Canyon for hours

A semitruck overturned and caught fire, forcing the closure of westbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon near the Quarry exit for several hours Sunday.

KSL uncovers forgotten cold case of surveyor lost in Uinta Mountains

A mystery about a man's disappearance in the Uinta Mountains during the summer of 1940 is receiving new attention, thanks to the combined efforts of KSL, the Summit County Sheriff's Office and the man's relatives.

Family-friendly 1990s movies you can enjoy with your children

The decade produced some cute flicks the whole family can enjoy. Here are a few 1990s movies to watch with your kids.

Utah won't decide the presidential election, but these Utahns might

This swing state's newest campaigners are Utahns.