Utahns sending help to wildfire victims in Los Angeles this week

Sunday, a semitruck filled with water and masks and a Sprinter full of other supplies left Salt Lake City and made its way to LA. There's more going out this week, and you can help.

Another record-breaking year for transplants at Intermountain Health — 6th year in a row

Surgeons at Intermountain Health celebrated their sixth consecutive record-breaking year of transplants performed. In 2024, 489 successful transplants were performed at the health center, staff reported.

Here's what Utah's largest teachers union wants to see from lawmakers this legislative session

Ahead of what's shaping up to be a busy 2025 legislative session in the education realm, the Utah Education Association on Monday unveiled the issues it wants lawmakers to prioritize this year.

Washington County police investigate human remains found near Elephant Arch

Human remains discovered over the weekend in Washington on Monday were confirmed to be those of a male, police said.

Drive to challenge Clinton townhome development falls short

A petition drive to halt a townhome project in Clinton fell short of the signatures needed, but people involved are considering going to court to continue the effort.

American Fork man accused of kidnapping teen to Missouri faces additional charges

An American Fork man accused of taking a teenage girl to Missouri last year against her will was charged Monday with an additional 10 felonies.

The man who summited the 8 Crowns

On Dec. 23, 2024, one Salt Lake City man accomplished what had before seemed impossible. Is he the king of Crown Burger customers?

The best movies of 2024 according to you, the audience

Enough with a list of the best movies of 2024 with a bunch of titles you've never even heard of. This list shows what audiences thought were the best of the year.

US agencies warn of potential New Orleans copycat attack

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday warned of a potential public safety threat from violent extremists who might try to copy the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.

Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk

After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia — if they live long enough, a study shows.

On front lines of Trump's impending trade war, an 'unflappable' Latter-day Saint

President-elect Donald Trump is ruffling feathers globally by threatening "economic force" toward North American allies. The responsibility of carrying out those promises will likely fall to a soft-spoken Latter-day Saint.

Sandy Hook families reach settlement over Alex Jones' bankruptcy

Families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have resolved their disputes on how to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist's assets, clearing the way for a sale of Jones' Infowars platform, attorneys said at a Monday court hearing.

Biggest US banks ready mortgage relief for victims of Los Angeles wildfires

JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are easing mortgage repayment conditions for customers affected by the Los Angeles wildfires, as residents grapple with one of the most destructive natural disasters in the city's history.

'People are rightfully concerned': New resort planned near Zion National Park

Nestled against Zion National Park, the historic Trees Ranch west of Springdale will soon be transformed into a resort.

Utah man transporting 60 pounds of meth charged

A Vernal man arrested last week for allegedly transporting meth, cocaine and heroin is now facing formal charges.

Have You Seen This? Utah Hot Wheel enthusiast makes elaborate track to race his cars

A Hot Wheel enthusiast from southern Utah with a lot of orange Hot Wheel track segments creates long, elaborate systems to race his diecast cars.

140 officers sworn into Utah's newest law enforcement division. Here's what they'll do

Utah swore in 140 officers Monday to a newly formed law enforcement division that essentially consolidates all of the state's natural resource officers into one agency.

California man arrested in Utah had more than 400 lbs. of marijuana, edibles, charges say

A traffic stop for an expired registration turned into a large drug bust on I-80 in Summit County last month. On Monday, a California man was charged with marijuana possession of 100 pounds or more.

Payson city attorney faces charges in domestic violence case

Payson's city attorney was charged Monday with assault and unlawful detention after allegedly getting into an argument with his wife and not allowing her to leave.

Utah House GOPers to focus on immigration, tech education, taxes and elections during session

Aside from illegal immigration, Utah House Republicans plan to focus on tech education, taxes, elections and more during the 2025 legislative session.

What 'whole-body' deodorants do and who should avoid them, according to experts

As if drugstore aisles weren't already overflowing with dozens of conventional and natural underarm deodorants, an array of sticks, creams and sprays from heavily marketed big brands now promises "whole-body" odor control.

US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman's challenge of Utah primary system

The United States Supreme Court announced Monday it had declined to hear the case of unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman that challenged the process used by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to appear on the general election ballot.

4 reasons to build 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.

America is divided. Can religion provide a better way?

In November 2021, President Dallin H. Oaks traveled to the University of Virginia with an urgent message: "I am ... distressed at the way we are handling the national issues that divide us."

Judge allows release of DOJ report on Trump's election subversion case

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon allowed the Justice Department to release its special counsel report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case, but extended a pause on the report regarding Trump's separate classified documents case, a court filing on Monday showed.

Kohl's is closing 27 locations, including 1 in Utah

Kohl's is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.

Supreme Court declines to hear Utah's public lands case. What happens next?

The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up Utah's public lands lawsuit, but those for and against the case believe the argument isn't over.

Woman relearning how to walk after fracturing 2 vertebrae in snowboarding accident

When Lucy Randleas bought her first snowboarding season pass, she never thought she would need to relearn how to walk.

Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital's' Dr. Monica Quartermaine, dies at 79

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on "General Hospital," has died, the program's executive producer announced on Sunday.

Utah man pointed gun at driver's family in weekend road rage incident, police say

A Utah man who was allegedly upset with another driver on I-15 was arrested Saturday and accused of pointing a gun at the driver and the driver's family in a road rage incident.

Humane society, Best Friends help to relocate pets from California

As Utah firefighters helped to battle raging wildfires in Southern California, local animal advocates were taking steps to show support by creating space for displaced pets.

Gun-detection technology has been installed at more than 200 Utah schools

Gun-detection technology that taps into existing security camera systems has been installed at more than 200 Utah schools, and more will be getting it.

7 of Utah's most hazardous roadways

Though every road comes with some level of risk, some of Utah's most traveled routes have earned a reputation for being particularly hazardous.

Pedestrian hit, killed in West Jordan

West Jordan police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash near 1440 West and 7800 South that happened early Monday.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan as tsunami threat declared over

A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan.

Will Utah state government employees end up back in the office full time?

Utah state agencies have been pulling back on remote work. Now, workers may face a return to the office full time.