Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post

Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who has been reportedly placed on short lists for U.S. attorney general, said he isn't looking to give up his position in the Senate.

Runnin' Utes hit program-tying 19 3-pointers in rout of visiting Central Arkansas

Craig Smith finally has the roster to fully embrace the Runnin' Utes nickname.

Jazz fall to Bucks 123-100 as Milwaukee takes over with dominant 3rd quarter

The Utah Jazz faced a tough test on Thursday night, falling 123-100 to the Milwaukee Bucks on the road.

BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service issue preferred alternative to proposed Northern Corridor Highway

Officials released a final environmental analysis of the proposed Northern Corridor highway in Washington County, offering six alternatives for new roads in the area.

Teen injured in West High School parking lot shooting

Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 15-year-old in the West High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon.

Utah Hockey Club scores 18 seconds into game in 4-2 win over St. Louis Blues

Coming into Thursday's game, Utah Hockey Club captain Clayon Keller had recorded 29 points in 28 career games against his hometown Blues.

New 'Star Wars' film trilogy in the works at Disney

A new "Star Wars" film trilogy written by "X-Men" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Top Utah lawmakers announce leadership changes following election results

The Utah House and Senate Republicans held leadership elections Thursday, with a slight shakeup in some positions in the Senate. Senate Democrats also shuffled leadership positions on Friday.

Man arrested, accused of stealing $82K in Home Depot merchandise

A man was arrested and accused of committing a string of thefts at Home Depot and Lowe's stores across the state amounting to more than $82,000 in merchandise.

2 Arizona men indicted after 40K fentanyl pills are found in Salt Lake hotel room

Two men from Arizona are facing federal charges after they were found in possession of 40,000 fentanyl pills at a hotel in Salt Lake City, according to prosecutors.

GOP challenger in District 10 Utah House race overtakes Democrat, updated vote totals show

GOP challenger Jill Koford has overtaken Rep. Rosemary Lesser, a Democrat, in the race for the District 10 Utah House race, updated vote totals show.

Maye Toure scores 22 as Utah women's basketball overwhelms Weber State

In the first five minutes of the game, Utah women's basketball had already scored enough points to top the scoring production of the visiting Weber State Wildcats at halftime.

Ready, set, cut! Meat Cutting on Ice competition celebrates unique skill set

Meat cutting on ice competitions have been going on in Utah since the beginning of the century. Meat cutters from Utah and Las Vegas competed Thursday in a room between 32 and 36 degrees.

No. 9 BYU motivated for 1st rivalry game with Utah in 3 years

There will be something different when No. 9 BYU faces the Utes for the first time as members of the Big 12 Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadiums.

Derek Brown announces team to review Utah Attorney General's Office

Utah Attorney General-elect Derek Brown says he plans on building back trust in the office of state attorney general. His transition team will be tasked with making recommendations to transform the office.

Draper dad charged with abusing infant twins, causing lifelong injuries, according to doctor

A Draper man was charged Thursday with abusing his 7-week-old twin boys, including shaking and swinging them. A doctor said the boys "will suffer with seizures throughout their lives."

The tax Salt Lake County residents once rejected and now overwhelmingly approve

Salt Lake County residents overwhelmingly voted to reauthorize the Zoos, Arts and Parks tax this year, but it wasn't always a popular proposal.

Saratoga Springs woman sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to killing friend in suicide pact

A Saratoga Springs woman was sentenced to prison on Wednesday in an emotional hearing after pleading guilty to killing her friend as part of a suicide pact they had made together.

Have You Seen This? A sassy dog lets her dog mom know what's on her mind

One YouTuber has given words to what he and others believe dogs might say in full, humanlike conversation.

3 charged in One Direction singer Liam Payne's death

Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine authorities said on Thursday.

Judge threatens Rudy Giuliani with contempt in election workers' case

A federal judge on Thursday threatened to hold former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt for failing to surrender his luxury apartment and other belongings to two Georgia election workers he defamed and owes $148 million.

What will Trump's reelection mean for Bears Ears, other Utah public lands?

A Utah congressional leader says he'd be "surprised" if President-elect Donald Trump doesn't alter two Utah monuments after taking office, but the state is also looking at a new approach to the issue.

Save time and money in meal planning and grocery shopping

The Pantry Plenty web app allows you to plan your meals, create shopping lists and even track what's in your pantry, all in one place

Police identify another alleged abuse victim of former middle school counselor

Police say they have identified another victim of a man already facing more than 30 felony charges in St. George accusing him of sexually abusing young boys.

Hundreds of BYU-Idaho students angry and disappointed after being turned away at the polls

Hundreds of Brigham Young University-Idaho students were turned away at the polls Tuesday due to a law passed last year by the Idaho Legislature, Madison County officials said.

Daybreak homeowners brace for big HOA fee increase to fix damaged houses

Some homeowners in South Jordan's Daybreak community are about to pay hundreds of dollars more a month in HOA fees.

The Utah Jazz G League facility has a history with Stockton and Malone

When the Utah Jazz moved into a temporary practice facility in 1999, it didn't get rave reviews.

Fed cuts rates, notes labor market easing and solid economic growth

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday as policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased" while inflation continues to move toward the U.S. central bank's 2% target.

Canada tells TikTok to shut down its offices

Canada has told TikTok to pack up its offices in the country because of national security risks. But Canadians will still be able to use the app.

Ogden Valley incorporation boosters laud vote totals, say election of leaders would come next

Boosters pursuing incorporation of the Ogden Valley lauded initial vote totals favoring the change and say election of leaders for the locale would be among the next steps.

'Very rare' piece of cake from Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding sells for $2,800

A "very rare" 77-year-old slice of the cake served at Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding sold for $2,800 this week, according to auction house Reeman Dansie.

Natural gas leak caused house explosion that killed Bingham High student, firefighters say

A natural gas leak caused the explosion and subsequent fire that claimed the life of a 15-year-old Bingham High School student Wednesday in South Jordan.

Born-in-Utah nutritional shake fuels one man's weight-loss success

Whether you want to lose weight, reach fitness goals or have more energy, drinking HLTH Code Complete Meal could be your golden ticket.

FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medicines

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it is not effective, the health regulator said on Thursday.

The faith vote in 2024 — and how it compared to 2020

If you compare exit polls, Trump looks to have made gains among religious voters.

There may be a new hockey event at the 2030 Winter Games. Could it impact 2034 Olympics?

IOC is expected to be asked to consider adding 3x3 hockey to French Alps Games.

'Nothing-to-lose edge': Tarnished Utes look to 'ruin' BYU's undefeated run

After the season Utah has had, the spoiler role feels extra special this year, to say nothing of the added motivation of BYU ending Utah's nine-game win streak in 2021.

Nonprofit aims to give 10 families a new home in southern Utah

Self-help Homes hopes to assist families in gaining homeownership with a little sweat equity. They have built 600 homes so far.

Drugs found wrapped like Christmas gifts during traffic stop, UHP says

Two men were arrested near Nephi on Wednesday after troopers say they found drugs wrapped in Christmas wrapping paper in their vehicle.

RSL's Diego Luna named MLS Young Player of the Year

The California Bay Area native arrived in Utah in 2022 from USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive and had a breakout 2024 season with 12 assists and eight goals.

Jury trial scheduled in case against man accused of killing 2-year-old in southern Utah

Negotiations have failed in the case against the 30-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old in Washington City last year; a trial is now slated for later this month.

Wildfire tears through Southern California community after burning dozens of homes

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds is tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours.

Families in Utah and Arizona in mourning after deadly plane crash in Mesa

A fiery plane crash took the lives of five people on Tuesday night in Mesa, Arizona, including a 12-year-old boy.

Utah's Hogle Zoo trades Himalayan red pandas for Chinese red panda

Utah's Hogle Zoo is transitioning its red panda care for its newest resident William, a Chinese red panda.

Biden urges Americans to 'bring down the temperature' following Trump's election win

President Joe Biden urged Americans to "bring down the temperature" on Thursday following Republican Donald Trump's election victory and sought to console fellow Democrats who were alarmed by the former president's stunning comeback.

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media and hold platforms responsible for ensuring compliance.

The Fed is set to cut interest rates again, but mortgage rates are still going up. Here's why

A robust U.S. economy is insulating mortgage rates changes from their usual connection with Federal Reserve adjustments to its benchmark interest rate.