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South Jordan couple brought together during Vietnam War

11/11/2024 10:31pm
A Utah couple said they might never have met if it wasn't for the Vietnam War, but not in the way people might expect.

Woman with 'outstanding medical bill' faces charges after bomb threat at hospital

11/11/2024 10:11pm
A woman who had outstanding medical bills at a University of Utah hospital is now facing charges of terrorism after a bomb threat was made to the hospital in September.

Utah Vietnam veteran overcomes obstacles to serve his community

11/11/2024 9:48pm
Looking back on the number of projects veteran Keith Mauerman has done over more than 50 years, it's enough to fill a book. Literally.

Man who allegedly staged bear attack arrested for murder in stolen identity scheme

11/11/2024 9:26pm
A man accused of killing a person and staging it as a fatal bear attack in Tennessee was taken into custody in South Carolina over the weekend on murder charges, in what authorities described as a plot to steal the victim's identity.

Beer at sporting events: History, revenue and challenges

11/11/2024 9:03pm
The longstanding relationship between alcohol and live spectator sports was on full display during the Utah Hockey Club's first-ever game in Salt Lake City last month.

FDA lifts clinical hold on Novavax's combo COVID-flu shot

11/11/2024 8:33pm
The Food and Drug Administration has lifted its clinical hold on a late-stage trial of Novavax's COVID-influenza and its standalone flu vaccines after identifying a safety concern.

Driver charged with improperly secured bulldozer that killed 2 in Ogden Canyon

11/11/2024 8:01pm
Prosecutors say the driver of a tow truck knew the bulldozer he was towing was improperly secured, which led to the death of two people in an Ogden Canyon crash in July.

'Culture of hostility': Ex-Utah Tech president facing lawsuit over allegations of misconduct

11/11/2024 7:31pm
Ex-Utah Tech University president Richard "Biff" Williams is facing a lawsuit after leaving a phallic gift on an employee's doorstep and attributing it to three other employees.

Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity expands to include Davis County

11/11/2024 7:06pm
The Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity and Northern Utah Habitat for Humanity are stepping in to help with affordable housing in Davis and Weber counties.

Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defended

11/11/2024 6:35pm
Many European leaders have marked the end 106 years ago of World War I with warnings that liberty should be cherished and defended as armed conflict has returned to the continent.

Federal charges filed for man accused of setting fires at federal buildings

11/11/2024 6:03pm
A man who investigators say lit three fires at federal buildings or on federal property is facing federal arson charges.

FEMA employee fired for urging team to not help homes with signs backing Trump

11/11/2024 5:36pm
A federal employee advised her survivor assistance team in Florida to not go to homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump, the agency's administrator said.

'A real honor and blessing': WWII veteran recalls his military service in address to Ogden students

11/11/2024 5:15pm
World War II veteran Ray Hobbs spoke to Ogden students on Veterans Day, recounting his experiences helping the Dutch in the war's final days.

The Utah Hockey Club got a dog — a 13-week-old puppy named Archie

11/11/2024 4:40pm
A small black Labrador puppy looked a bit confused Monday morning at the Utah Olympic Oval.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after Provo crash

11/11/2024 4:38pm
Provo police are investigating a crash that led to a motorcyclist being taken to the hospital.

Armed West Jordan man shot by police was allegedly experiencing mental health crisis

11/11/2024 4:27pm
A man armed with a sword who was shot by West Jordan police over the weekend has been moved from the hospital to the Salt Lake County Jail.

Payson Junior High student arrested, suspected of bringing gun to school

11/11/2024 4:05pm
A student was arrested after allegedly bringing a gun to Payson Junior High School Monday, according to Principal Kevin Mecham.

Have You Seen This? US astronaut eats ketchup in space

11/11/2024 3:31pm
In a lighter moment, U.S. astronaut Matthew Dominick demonstrates how to eat ketchup in zero gravity during a stint at the International Space Station.

Air pollution mounting in areas across Wasatch Front

11/11/2024 3:04pm
The Utah Division of Air Quality is forecasting moderate levels of air pollution along some areas of the Wasatch Front as stagnant air continues amid warm temperatures Monday.

Bored? 6 Unique things to do in Utah Valley

11/11/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
There's no shortage of fun and unique things to do in Utah Valley. Here are 6 fun ideas that Happy Valley has to offer.

BYU, Utah State back in the NCAA women's soccer tournament — and both are hosting

11/11/2024 2:50pm
After winning the Mountain West Tournament in back-to-back seasons, No. 25 Utah State will host Big Ten foe Washington in the first round Friday at Chuck and Gloria Bell Field in Logan.

Biden, Harris honor veterans in first event after election loss

11/11/2024 2:32pm
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris honored U.S. military veterans on Monday in their first joint appearance since Harris lost a presidential bid to Republican Donald Trump in last week's election.

2 Utah men charged by federal grand jury in fraudulent investment scheme

11/11/2024 2:04pm
Two Utah men are accused of taking $40 million from restaurant investors and using it to make it appear they were living a lavish lifestyle.

Prosecutors dismiss drug charges against Kamas woman charged with murdering her husband

11/11/2024 1:42pm
Summit County prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss two charges against Kouri Darden Richins, a Kamas woman facing trial for the murder of her husband, as attorneys prepare for a hearing for that case to begin Tuesday.

Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony

11/11/2024 1:02pm
Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general. Tubman was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war.

Clinton housing project critics submit petitions calling for vote on 341-unit proposal

11/11/2024 12:47pm
The critics of a 341-unit housing proposal in Clinton have submitted petitions calling for a vote on the rezone decision allowing the project to proceed.

Nuclear may be the answer to Utah's skyrocketing energy demands, Cox says

11/11/2024 12:02pm
The Mountain West area is expanding investments into nuclear power as data centers and electric transportation increase national demand for electricity.

Are Ozempic weight loss shots worth side effects? Do better options exist?

11/11/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Dr. Whit Roberts of Health Utah says he is concerned about the financial costs and health risks potentially posed by popular weight loss drugs.

Holidays on hold: The financial strain of the 2024 holiday season

11/11/2024 11:12am
According to a recent study, more than 60% of respondents point to inflation as a significant reason they will be tight on their holiday spending budget.

Religious communities can help solve our social isolation crisis

11/11/2024 11:03am - PARTNER
In a society increasingly isolated by technology, do religious communities hold the answer?

Yes, Utah's win over an unbeaten BYU was stolen — but not by the Big 12 or its refs

11/11/2024 10:32am
Utah had the win in its grasp — until it didn't in BYU's 22-21 win late Saturday night to stay unbeaten with a shot at the College Football Playoff.

BYU students design floating wind turbine for national competition

11/11/2024 10:05am
A group of BYU students is hard at work designing energy-efficient solutions for a national competition.

Man accused of threatening Salt Lake judge, prosecutors

11/11/2024 9:40am
A man on trial for misdemeanor charges is now facing a felony for allegedly threatening the judge and prosecutors.

Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' doll packaging that links to porn site

11/11/2024 9:34am
Toy giant Mattel says it "deeply" regrets an error on the packaging of its "Wicked" movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.

Amazon developing driver eyeglasses to shave seconds off deliveries, sources say

11/11/2024 9:31am
Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses for its delivery drivers to guide them to, around and within buildings, as it tries to smooth the final stretch of an order's journey to a customer's home, sources say.

Nonprofit distributes pride flags ahead of Transgender Awareness Week

11/11/2024 9:18am
Several volunteers helped nonprofit Project Rainbow carry more than 800 pride flags out of its downtown Salt Lake City basement office to help distribute ahead of Transgender Awareness Week. 

Biologists trap rare Virgin River fish, express hope 'we're making a difference'

11/11/2024 8:47am
The Virgin River may rage, and stream flows may change across southern Utah, but biologists say this sensitive aquatic species is doing OK.

The odyssey of Dallas Jenkins' 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' starts in Utah

11/11/2024 8:18am
Jenkins has told the story of the mother of one of the producers of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" watching "The Chosen," leading them to agree to allow him to make the movie. But now original rights owners are telling their side of the story.

Is a criminal record holding you back? Find out if it is eligible for expungement.

11/11/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Rasa Legal is on a mission to help clear as many eligible records as possible by removing the complicated and costly barriers that often get in the way of that process.

Letter shared in business owner's name prompts removal of Heber City commission member

11/11/2024 7:56am
Wasatch County Council candidate Jami Hewlett was removed from her post as Heber City Planning Commission alternate for an alleged ethics violation.

Trump taps Stefanik to be UN Ambassador, Homan as US 'border czar'

11/11/2024 7:43am
Donald Trump has chosen Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and former ICE director Tom Homan as US "border czar."

Provo first responder killed in hiking accident in Garfield County

11/11/2024 7:22am
A Provo first responder died in a hiking accident on Saturday in Garfield County.

'We barely made it out': Californians desperately flee their homes amid raging wildfires

11/11/2024 6:51am
Terrie Morin, 60, and her husband, Dave, were at a barber shop when they heard about a raging wildfire making headway toward their Camarillo home on Wednesday morning.

Here's what Utah County leaders want from another Olympics

11/11/2024 6:16am
When the 2034 Winter Games come to Utah less than a decade from now, the state's youth need to feel like they're a part of what will add up to a $4 billion event.