Everyone knew Dalton Knecht was going to shoot in Lakers win — everyone except the Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers rookie turned in a scorching performance Tuesday, hanging 37 points on the Jazz to lead the Lakers to a 124-118 win over Utah at Crypto.com Arena.

'We're still here': Heritage month events spotlight Native American culture, contributions

November is Native American Heritage Month, with varied activities and events in Utah aimed at spotlighting Native culture and contributions.

Prosecutors urge judge to keep Michigan school shooter's guilty plea and sentence in place

Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject a Michigan school shooter's request to withdraw his guilty plea in the deaths of four students in 2021.

5 in double figures help BYU women pull past McNeese for 5-0 start

Delaney Gibb totaled 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals as the BYU women's basketball team pulled past McNeese 85-64 at the Marriott Center.

Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands

With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation.

Court temporarily blocks certification of Wasatch County race amid disqualification controversy

A Utah judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the certification of a Wasatch County school board race after a candidate sued the county clerk over his disqualification.

Utah officials preparing for another winter with an increasing homeless population

Leaders say programs created by Utah government officials to prevent homelessness are working. The problem is the increasing cost of housing across the state, they say.

5 hospitalized after truck hits ambulance in Provo

Five people were taken to the hospital after a truck crashed into an ambulance in Provo Tuesday.

Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he had chosen television personality and surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a wide-reaching agency with annual spending of $2.6 trillion.

Many Utah law enforcement agencies are choosing to encrypt their radio channels

Police scanners will soon go quiet for the public in much of Utah after an upgrade will encrypt the public radio safety system.

Audit: Here's what can be done about Utah's degree-granting institutions losing students

Some institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education are losing student market share to private and nontraditional institutions, according to a legislative audit released Tuesday.

3 ways upgraded windows will make you love your home again

Replacing old, leaky windows can greatly impact your home's comfort, appearance, and efficiency.

Support growing for Utah man seriously injured at site of off-road race

A Holladay man is back in the United States recovering from serious injuries after he was hit by a large truck at an international racing event on Nov. 14.

Man arrested after allegedly threatening to 'start a war' with West Valley police

A man upset over his latest domestic violence charge was arrested again Tuesday and accused of threatening West Valley police.

Utah women's coach Lynne Roberts accepts head coaching job for LA Sparks

Lynne Roberts has coached her last game at the University of Utah.

Survivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and trauma could've been avoided in lawsuits

Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs in 2022 spoke Tuesday after filing lawsuits against the El Paso County commissioners and former sheriff.

1-loss BYU plummets to No. 14 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

BYU plummeted eight spots to No. 14 in the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, the selection committee announced Tuesday, to earn a No. 12 seed in the latest mock proposal.

Jill Koford wins District 10 Utah House seat, flips seat to Republicans on second try

Jill Koford has won the District 10 Utah House seat in Weber County, the closest legislative contest this cycle, flipping it to Republicans on her second bid for the post.

US single-family housing starts slump; high mortgage rates remain a challenge

U.S. single-family homebuilding tumbled in October likely as Hurricanes Helene and Milton depressed activity in the South while permits rose slightly, indicating that an anticipated rebound probably would be muted by higher mortgage rates.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs due in court in dispute over NY jail cell search

The rapper and producer is due to appear in court on Tuesday for a hearing over how prosecutors came to possess his handwritten notes following a search of the jail cell where he is being held ahead of his sex trafficking trial.

Abravanel Hall is now a nationally-recognized historic place. What does that mean for its future?

Abravanel Hall landed on the National Register of Historic Places this month, potentially cutting some of its preservation costs should Salt Lake County decide to partner for outside help.

4 reasons to have a backyard office

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

Prosecutors oppose dismissing Trump's hush money case

Prosecutors who secured Donald Trump's conviction over a hush money payment to a porn star opposed on Tuesday his stated hope to have the case dismissed now that he is president-elect and asked a judge to set a schedule to litigate the matter.

IRS looks to fill more than 100 positions at Ogden hiring event

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service is hosting a job fair for its Ogden processing center, with plans to hire qualified candidates on the spot.

'I'm genuinely interested in your answers': When curiosity becomes a weapon to undermine faith

The image of an earnest truth seeker invokes feelings of reverence in modern society. Little wonder some have found ways to manipulate this trust to undermine and attack things they don't like.

Post Malone announces big stadium tour with fellow musician Jelly Roll

Post Malone has announced his summer stadium tour, which kicks off at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on April 29, 2025.

Clearfield police chief responds to backlash from arrest video of man with disabilities

Video of a confrontation between a Clearfield police officer and a man with disabilities, posted on YouTube Sunday, has generated backlash and a statement from the police chief.

UPS employees accused of stealing $25K of Magic The Gathering cards, inventory

The owner of an Idaho game store is hoping to be compensated after three UPS workers allegedly stole what he believes to be at least $25,000 in merchandise and potential inventory sales from him.

USU files to join lawsuit seeking to disqualify San Jose State volleyball player from tournament

Utah State University asked to join a lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference Monday which seeks to disqualify a San Jose State women's volleyball player ahead of the conference tournament.

'Industry icon': C.R. England founder Gene England dies at 105

Gene England, founder of Utah-based trucking giant C.R. England, died last week at 105 years old.

Contractor with no license accused of pocketing hundreds of thousands

A Centerville man is accused of taking large amounts of money from people wanting their basements remodeled and not completing or, in some cases, even starting the work.

Patrick Kinahan: BYU's loss creates more intrigue atop Big 12

Three shockers and a mild surprise comprise the four teams still competing for the Big 12 football championship.

Who did US Latter-day Saints vote for?

President-elect Donald Trump won over a large number of the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who voted in elections in early November.

What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do

Does 10,000 steps a day really matter? Doctors say it does, in addition to other exercises you need to add to your repertoire.

'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow': Utah Symphony announces new music director

Following an international search that took more than a year, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera announced a new music director.

Riders stuck in midair for over 2 hours on Knott's Berry Farm ride

A Knott's Berry Farm spokesperson says more than 20 riders were suspended in midair for hours after a Southern California theme park ride malfunctioned.

UDOT working to improve line visibility along Wasatch Front

A wet forecast is reviving concerns about drivers being able to see the lines on Utah's roads. The Utah Department of Transportation has been working on improving line visibility along the Wasatch Front for the past year and a half.

Parole board calls Ogden sex offender a 'substantial threat' after he allegedly stalked woman

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole has decided an Ogden sex offender presents a "substantial threat to public safety" after finding he stalked a woman while out of prison.

How to support local small business this holiday season

A simple way to make a difference? Shop small and support local.

Police identify man, 26, killed in I-15 crash after losing control in icy conditions

Numerous crashes on I-15 and I-80 impacted traffic Tuesday morning and claimed the life of a 26-year-old, who was ejected from his truck during a rollover on I-15 near 200 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

What Salt Lake City Public Utilities plans to do with proposed $225M bond

The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is seeking up to $225 million in bonds, which would be used to repay project debts and pay for other projects.

Russia says Ukraine fired 6 US-made ATACMS missiles at the Bryansk region

The Russian Defense Ministry says that Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia's Bryansk region.

House Speaker Schultz says higher ed funding, election oversight will be focuses in 2025

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said funding of higher education and oversight of state elections will be priority issues during the 2025 legislative session.