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Public face of Utah County Sheriff's Office retiring after 34-year career

12/11/2024 10:32pm
A longtime public information officer is calling it a career after more than two decades as the source for answers on police investigations and more.

Friends, family pay tribute to Evans Hairstyling College founder Dale J. Evans

12/11/2024 10:04pm
Tributes and condolences have been pouring in for longtime Cedar City resident Dale J. Evans, who died last week at age 88 in front of the Evans Hairstyling College that he founded.

Hannah Kobayashi found safe after disappearance prompted massive search

12/11/2024 9:31pm
Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. She had vanished last month in Los Angeles.

Mike Lee wants app stores to verify the ages of users, add parental controls

12/11/2024 9:08pm
Sen. Mike Lee has introduced federal legislation that seeks to push the major application stores on Apple and Android cellphones to verify the ages of users.

Knell, Saunders help BYU pull past Fresno State in return home

12/11/2024 9:00pm
Trevin Knell poured in 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-6 3-pointers, with 10 rebounds as the Cougars pulled past Fresno State 95-67 at the Marriott Center.

Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights, N.J. lawmaker says

12/11/2024 8:34pm
A New Jersey lawmaker says the devices appear to avoid detection by traditional methods.

Layton Hills Mall gives children with autism and sensory disorders a chance to see Santa

12/11/2024 8:06pm
Layton Hills Mall has a special opportunity for children who cannot be in high sensory environments and who still want time with Santa Claus.

Reward offered in Murray cold case

12/11/2024 7:42pm
Murray police are offering a $5,000 reward for information that will help them solve a homicide investigation from 2015.

Utah National Guard to add an infantry battalion of 762 soldiers

12/11/2024 7:11pm
A new infantry battalion, made up of an estimated 762 soldiers, is in the initial phase of creation within the Utah National Guard.

Gunman arrested, accused of robbing people in Salt Lake RV

12/11/2024 6:26pm
Salt Lake police arrested one of two men suspected of robbing the occupants of an RV at gunpoint early Wednesday.

Dangerous TikTok challenge involving Kia and Hyundai resurfaces in Salt Lake City

12/11/2024 5:42pm
Salt Lake City police say they've seen a recent spike in the thefts or attempted thefts of Kias and Hyundais, and they believe an old TikTok challenge is sparking the crime.

'A woman ahead of her time': Utah trailblazer Martha Hughes Cannon honored in DC

12/11/2024 5:01pm
Martha Hughes Cannon, a trailblazer in Utah history, now has a home in the nation's capital.

Time magazine to name Trump 'Person of the Year,' sources say

12/11/2024 4:35pm
Donald Trump will ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday on the same day he is expected to be named Time magazine's "Person of the Year," according to two sources.

What Utah's getting with New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier's move to Utes

12/11/2024 4:07pm
In a matter of a few hours, Utah football's quarterback room had been completely gutted.

Utah driver arrested in alleged road rage confrontation with bicyclist

12/11/2024 4:03pm
A Utah County man was arrested Wednesday morning for intentionally running a bicyclist off the road, according to police.

Have You Seen This? Polar bear trudges across the Arctic Ocean

12/11/2024 3:49pm
I've had cold and snow on my brain and this video of a polar bear crossing the Arctic Ocean as it swells, snow block by snow block, riveted me.

Roy police say man was within his rights when he shot, killed woman's dog in park

12/11/2024 3:01pm
A woman is mourning her dog after it was shot and killed in a city park. Roy police said the man who shot the dog was within his rights.

Consumers facing all-time high APR margins on credit cards

12/11/2024 3:00pm - SPONSORED
High APR margins translate to more expensive debt that too many people simply can't repay. One Utah credit union is offering a much lower rate.

Midvale appoints Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor after abrupt resignation of predecessor

12/11/2024 2:10pm
The Midvale City Council voted to appoint Councilman Dustin Gettel as mayor Tuesday night, to replace Marcus Stevenson who resigned last month.

2025 Sundance Film Festival schedule announced

12/11/2024 1:23pm
The 2025 lineup for the Sundance Film Festival features a large number of newcomers in major categories.

FBI Director Chris Wray will resign following Trump nomination of Patel

12/11/2024 12:51pm
FBI Director Chris Wray will step down from his post early next year, the bureau said on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump signaled his intent to fire the veteran official and replace him with firebrand Kash Patel.

Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows

12/11/2024 12:33pm
Meta's Facebook and Instagram were down for thousands of users across the United States on Wednesday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Utah brothers' pillow uses science and common sense to help people sleep better

12/11/2024 12:18pm - SPONSORED
Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

'24' actor Dennis Haysbert to narrate Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert

12/11/2024 12:02pm
An actor known for his resonant voice will be the narrator at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 2024 Christmas concert, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday.

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

12/11/2024 11:30am
Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated.

Gun found on suspect in killing of health care CEO matches shell casings at scene, police say

12/11/2024 11:15am
The gun found on the suspect in the killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, New York City's police commissioner said Wednesday.

Can Trump 'end' birthright citizenship? Mike Lee, legal scholars weigh in

12/11/2024 11:10am - PARTNER
Trump wants to sign an executive order terminating citizenship for the children of unauthorized immigrants on Day 1 of his administration.

Man who jumped a desk to attack Nevada judge sentenced to at least 26 years

12/11/2024 10:53am
A man who was captured on courtroom video attacking a judge in Las Vegas has been sentenced to at least 26 years in prison.

Speaker Schultz questions future of vote by mail following legislative audit reports

12/11/2024 10:47am
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz questioned the future of Utah's vote by mail system after reviewing two legislative audits from the 2024 election cycle.

Man says he drove car through showroom doors out of 'sadness and rage'

12/11/2024 10:16am
Michael Murray admits that he was frustrated and emotionally drained when he crashed his newly purchased car into the Tim Dahle dealership building in Sandy on Monday.

Health workers investigate massive illegal dumping case near Salt Lake landfill

12/11/2024 9:56am
Health workers on Tuesday confirmed they were investigating a massive illegal dumping case involving thousands of tires, among other discarded junk.

EPA bans 2 cancer-causing common chemicals

12/11/2024 9:12am
The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced bans on two chemicals used in home and workplace settings that are known to cause cancer.

YWCA of Utah creates Christmas programs for women, children to feel hope of the holidays

12/11/2024 8:03am
The YWCA of Utah's staff believe all deserve to celebrate the holidays, so they have created Christmas programs for all the women and children in their shelters to enjoy.

Kids ski pass offers Utah Hockey Club access

12/11/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Ski Utah and Utah Hockey Club are partnering to offer 4th, 5th and 6th grade Ski Utah Passport holders two hockey game tickets, access to a morning skate practice and a Ski Utah/Utah Hockey Club beanie.

CNBC touts Salt Lake City's 'American success story' in prime-time special

12/11/2024 7:38am
Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front had their moment in a CNBC prime-time special that premiered Tuesday, the latest installment in the business news outlet's "Cities of Success" series.

Albertsons terminates $25B merger, files suit against Kroger

12/11/2024 7:14am
Albertsons on Wednesday terminated its $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger after the U.S. District Court in Oregon and the King County Superior Court for the State of Washington blocked the deal.

More charges for Colorado funeral home owner with corpse in back of hearse for over a year

12/11/2024 6:51am
An arraignment for a Colorado funeral home owner accused of keeping a woman's corpse in the back of a hearse for over a year has been delayed because prosecutors have filed additional charges.

UHP trooper who fell off bridge returns to work

12/11/2024 6:16am
Steve Myer, a trooper with the Utah Highway Patrol, is back to work after falling more than 30 feet off a bridge near 7200 West and I-80 in February.