Sidney Crosby delivers a vintage moment with OT winner against Utah Hockey Club

With a little more than a minute remaining in overtime on Wednesday, Crosby swung to the front of the net and put in a beauty of a backhander.

BYU women's basketball skid reaches 5 straight with loss to Colorado

Nyamer Diew had a season-high 22 points off the bench to help Colorado hold off BYU 67-66 and hand the Cougars a fifth consecutive loss Wednesday night.

Bill to ban public sector collective bargaining has one step left in the Utah Legislature

After passing through the state House, a bill that would prohibit collective bargaining for public sector labor unions was advanced through a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison in gold bar bribery case

Former Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced on Wednesday to 11 years in prison for taking bribes including gold bars in exchange for favors for Egypt and New Jersey businessmen.

Trump, Musk suggest sped-up return of NASA astronauts, but details scarce

President Donald Trump has asked Elon Musk's SpaceX to return two NASA astronauts from the International Space Station, who were already scheduled to fly back on a SpaceX capsule in March.

'Beyond our boundaries': Provo mayor focuses on lifting others in State of the City address

The Provo mayor emphasized the city's high quality of life and encouraged citizens to impact others "beyond our boundaries" in the annual State of the City address on Wednesday.

Newly spotted asteroid has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032

A newly discovered asteroid has a tiny chance of striking Earth in 2032. NASA and the European Space Agency said Wednesday the chance of impact is slightly more than 1%.

'Wake up call': Top Utah leaders respond to Trump's memo rescinding federal funding freeze

Top lawmakers in Utah appeared relieved after the White House rescinded a memo to freeze federal aid and grants Wednesday afternoon, calling the original freeze a "wake-up call" for the state.

Where is Salt Lake City's affordable housing? New dashboard provides insights

A new website strives to make Salt Lake City's affordable housing efforts more transparent. It offers a better look into funding sources and project locations.

Here's what's coming to Disney+ and Hulu in February

A documentary about Utahn Ruby Franke, convicted of child abuse, is among the new titles coming to Hulu in February.

Jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.

Demonstrators gather again, worried about the rights of immigrants, marginalized groups

Demonstrators worried about the rights of immigrants and historically marginalized groups protested at the Utah Capitol, and more activity is in the works.

Emotional lawmaker describes Utah's fentanyl crisis as enforcement bill advances

A bill that would criminalize fentanyl trafficking unanimously passed out of a Utah House committee Wednesday after an emotional hearing.

A night to show off Salt Lake City: Free art appreciation event to close Sundance Film Festival

A new free event on the closing night of the Sundance Film Festival is meant to celebrate all types of art in Salt Lake City.

Utah House committee green lights 2 school safety bills

The Utah Legislature last year passed a sweeping bill focused on school security, and a successor bill unanimously advanced through a Utah House committee Wednesday.

Utah might remove background checks for homeschooling parents

Moms, dads and students gathered at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday, January 2025 to debate amendments to homeschooling requirements .

Utah refugee advocates worry about an uptick in hostility after Trump's return to office

Advocates for Utah's refugee community worry about an uptick in hostility toward the group after President Donald Trump's return to office.

West Jordan man, 21, sent to prison for role in 2023 double killing

A West Jordan man was given 10 years in prison for his part in what appeared to be a drug deal gone wrong, with two men shooting each other simultaneously in 2023.

Trump to prepare facility at Guantanamo for 30,000 migrants

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will order the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay for as many as 30,000 migrants.

Have You Seen This? Cats respond hilariously to simple magic tricks

Cats have the funniest reactions to simple magic tricks. A compilation video shows some cats who are startled and others who search for the vanishing item.

The Yeti is dead: Utah NHL team vote down to 3 names — Mammoth, Hockey Club and Wasatch

The next step to finding the Utah Hockey Club's permanent name will begin Wednesday night at the Delta Center, with a fan survey between the final three names.

'Unanticipated discovery': NASA scientists detail findings from asteroid that landed in Utah

Samples from the asteroid Bennu, which landed in Utah's west desert in September 2023, could suggest rocks carrying an "ancient brine" could have "seeded" earth and other planetary bodies.

Hurry — these United Kingdom tour spots are going fast

From England's iconic landmarks to the rugged landscapes of Scotland and Ireland, the U.K. offers a wealth of experiences in a compact area.

Man recently arrested in 2005 Magna killing may have known victim, charges say

A man recently arrested in connection with the 2005 killing of Jason Royter in Magna was charged Wednesday with murder.

Utah lawmakers want to raise the standards for freestanding emergency rooms around Utah

A bill that would set robust requirements for freestanding emergency rooms across the Wasatch Front advanced through the House Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday.

Ex-client sues Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt alleging business fraud, encouragement of abuse

A man filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, both currently in prison for abusing Franke's children, breached federal laws with their business practices.

Duchesne city treasurer charged with misusing public funds

The Duchesne city treasurer has been charged with misusing public funds.

Lyndsay Huntsman named new superintendent of Park City School District

The Park City School District on Wednesday announced that Lyndsay Huntsman has been chosen as the district's next superintendent following a four-month search.

Common risk factors that increase your chances of getting cervical cancer

This year more than 4,000 women will die from cervical cancer. Thanks to early screenings, tests and vaccination the disease is preventable and treatable.

White House revokes spending freeze in the face of legal challenges

President Donald Trump's administration appeared to abandon its proposed freeze on hundreds of billions of dollars in domestic aid on Wednesday in the face of legal setbacks and widespread opposition, though officials said they still planned to block funding for activities opposed by Trump.

US drops classified documents case against Trump associates

U.S. prosecutors on Wednesday moved to end the criminal case against two associates of President Donald Trump for allegedly helping to obstruct a probe into Trump's mishandling of classified documents, a court filing showed.

'It's just pretty special': Madsen twins joined up at Utah to get 'closure that we never got'

An NCAA Tournament berth for the twins was always the ultimate goal in college, but their time at Utah is more about ending their collegiate careers together.

Ogden family mourns loss of 14-year-old son who fell in ice pond

A family is heartbroken and in shock as they mourn the loss of their 14-year-old son who died after falling through the ice at a nearby pond.

The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here's how to watch the films

Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn't require a trip to Park City this week — just an internet connection.

'I didn't realize how stressed I was': Utah Royals captain reflects on 1st year, excitement entering 2025

The Utah Royals' first season back in the NWSL was anything but smooth, and team captain Paige Monaghan felt the full force of the rough waters.

Why Peter Sinks gets some of the coldest temperatures in the US

Peter Sinks is pulling some of the coldest temperatures in the country, dropping to 56 below zero just over a week ago.

This group opposes the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola

More than 50 business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs have joined the chorus of opposition against the proposed gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.

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.

Pre-Authorization confusion leaves Utah man with $80K in medical bills

A Utah man says that despite receiving assurances from both his medical insurance provider and the hospital he was authorized for an urgent procedure, it turned out that he wasn't.

Trump health pick Kennedy under attack for vaccine views in contentious Senate hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's pick to lead the top U.S. health agency, came under attack at a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers accusing him of covering up his anti-vaccine views.

Americans sour on some of Trump's early moves, poll finds

Americans have a dim view of some of President Donald Trump's early barrage of executive orders, including his attempt to do away with so-called birthright citizenship and his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Should school lunch be free for all Utah K-12 students — even if they can pay?

A state lawmaker says Utah's primary concern should not be which kids can pay for meals. It should be ensuring that each one is ready to learn because their bellies are full.