Missed chances haunt Utah Hockey Club in frustrating loss to Dallas

Dallas beat Utah 2-1 on Monday in a game that the Hockey Club felt like it controlled.

Washington County law enforcement assists in human trafficking sting; 3 arrested

As part of a sting operation targeting individuals involved in the purchase of commercial sex and human trafficking, three men were arrested in November and now face multiple charges.

Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers in Utah, at least 18 other states

At least 68 people in 19 states have salmonella believed linked to bulk American whole cucumbers, which are being recalled.

Arrest made in Utah petroglyph defacement case, feds say

A woman was arrested in connection with a land vandalism case near the Utah-Arizona border, which left damage to a petroglyph panel believed to be thousands of years old.

Governor's Mansion continues legacy with students decorating one of its Christmas trees

For the 24 schoolchildren who found themselves dancing in the ballroom of the Governor's Mansion, with the governor himself, Monday turned out to be a school day unlike any other.

1 dies after small plane lands on I-15 in Payson, UHP confirms

One person died, and others were injured after a small plane made an emergency landing on I-15 in Payson Monday, UHP troopers confirmed Tuesday.

Florida woman sentenced to life for zipping boyfriend into suitcase, suffocating him

A 47-year-old Florida woman has been sentenced to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die of suffocation amid a history of domestic and alcohol abuse.

Will Utah's senators vote to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director?

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Sen.-elect John Curtis both say they will carefully vet President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Kash Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Lee expressed support for the pick on social media.

Rep. Celeste Maloy says Utah's congressional delegation 'punches above its weight'

Utah's federal delegation is laying the groundwork ahead of the next congressional session in January and that means new committee assignments.

Park City resident wishes he had tested his home for radon years ago

Johnson is pleading with all Utah residents to test for radon after a harrowing journey with cancer.

7-year-old boy injured in skiing collision at Brian Head Resort, officials say

A 7-year-old boy was transported to the hospital after being injured in a collision with another skier at Brian Head over the weekend, authorities said.

Nanny accused of abusing 6-week-old baby

A woman who has been in Utah only a month was charged Monday with several counts of aggravated child abuse after the infant she was caring for was treated for a brain bleed, two broken legs and broken ribs.

Woman driving drunk and killed Utah man's bride still in her wedding dress gets 25 years

A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit when she smashed into a golf cart, killing a bride who had just got married to a Utah man, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Ogden Valley carved into tentative city council districts as part of incorporation process

Ogden Valley has been carved into tentative city council districts as the new locale, per a ballot question approved by voters last month, starts taking shape.

Troopers identify Washington state couple killed in Utah crash

Troopers have identified a husband and wife who were killed in a crash on I-15 in Box Elder County last week.

Giving Tuesday important for lesser-known nonprofits, too

Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 3, and local nonprofits need donations more than ever. They also have been hit badly by inflation, and that has impacted how they do what they do.

Biden's Hunter pardon riles Democrats who defended US justice system

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden drew sharp criticism from Republicans but also from fellow Democrats, who said the move sets a bad precedent and sows doubt in the U.S. justice system.

Weather permitting, UPS, FedEx poised for on-time US holiday gift deliveries

The weak demand bedeviling package delivery companies like United Parcel Service and FedEx promises to be great news for online U.S. shoppers who want quick, on-time holiday gift delivery.

Have You Seen This? Bet you can't find the hidden octopus

I don't recall any "Where's Waldo" books that included a hidden octopus, but it would've been an excellent thing to sneak in somewhere.

Meteorological winter is here. What's in store for Utah this season?

Long-range forecasts offer no clear signal when it comes to Utah precipitation this winter, but that's par for the course with the conditions setting up over the Pacific Ocean.

Most Americans favor letting certain immigrants stay in the US legally, survey shows

Most Americans favor allowing immigrants already in the U.S. illegally to stay under certain conditions and attain legal status, a new survey shows.

Lyft driver accused of abusing passenger

A Lyft driver is accused of sexually abusing a woman in 2023.

'A very important day': Feds to direct $50M toward Great Salt Lake preservation projects

The Great Salt Lake is about to get a boost from the federal government, which is making what could be its biggest financial investment in the struggling lake.

Clean comedian Nate Bargatze returning to Salt Lake City in 2025

Nate Bargatze, a staple in the clean comedy genre, announced Monday he is returning to Salt Lake City as part of his 2025 "Big Dumb Eyes" world tour.

Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to always give you the right answers.

BYU creates program for playing, studying video games — 'a new form of human expression'

Video games have been studied from many different angles, with people trying to determine their physical, social and emotional impacts. Now, two BYU professors are taking a new approach.

Haven't met your deductible? Why a $399 cash-pay MRI Is the smart choice

There's a way to get the imaging you need without breaking the bank or dealing with insurance red tape.

School board member accused of trying to bribe man running against him

A member of the Salt Lake City School Board was charged Monday with trying to bribe another candidate.

2 very different stories being told about people stepping away from faith

At a time when many Americans seem to have embraced a funhouse-mirror view of religion, full of seriously misleading perceptions, it seems helpful to at least map out some of the competing interpretations about faith in circulation.

Smog covers parts of northern Utah as inversion season begins

Smog settled in over valleys in northern Utah Sunday, at the end of the long holiday weekend.

Kearns boy gets to Make-A-Wish 12 years after heart transplant

Brayden Hansen may not remember what it was like to get a heart transplant, but on Nov. 1, he made memories that will last him a lifetime.

2 hospitalized after crash involving South Salt Lake police officer

Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving a South Salt Lake police officer Monday morning, according to police.

State could flex exemption, override local opposition to build affordable housing in Heber Valley

Affordable housing goals have spurred changes in the way Utah approaches its vast land holdings, prioritizing affordable housing over local opposition, according to SITLA.

Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical

Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has "lost his eyesight" after contracting an infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of "The Devil Wears Prada" in London on Sunday.

Rocky Mountain Power warns of text scams during the holiday season

Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Occasionally, folks run into an in-person scammer trying to get into the home, but more often scams are via text this time of year.

Congress returns for final act before curtain rises on new Trump era

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate and Republican House of Representatives return this week for a showdown over government spending, disaster relief and defense policy before President-elect Donald Trump ushers in a new era of single-party rule next month.

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping

Consumers in the U.S. are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to make the most of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon on Cyber Monday.

Utah will have a record number of women in the Legislature next year

A record number of women will serve in the Utah Legislature next year, after three women were elected to replace men in the state House of Representatives.