DNR Division of Law Enforcement monitoring people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir

Department of Natural Resources' new Division of Law Enforcement officers are setting out to monitor people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir.

Couple donates their bodies to help medical students gain valuable experience

A husband and wife of nearly 65 years donated their bodies to a nearby University, hoping to assist medical students in future treatment and further the field of Parkinson's research.

Mass deportation negatively impacts housing availability, affordability, jobs, Utah study says

A study led by a University of Utah professor shows increased immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities.

Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 minutes

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power of the Colorado River. Close to the moon's south pole are two canyons each comparable in size to the Grand Canyon that were born in a much different process.

Review: 'September 5' is a tense, gripping drama that will keep you on edge

In a year packed with big-budget blockbusters and flashy computer-generated imagery spectacles, "September 5" offers something different and worth seeing.

Did police miss a key opportunity in West Valley family homicide?

KSL Investigators obtained body camera footage that provides insight into how West Valley police responded to a welfare check the night before police discovered a tragic murder-suicide inside. 

Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ:' Here's how

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

U. med school apologizes for erroneous email implying admission to 'large group' of applicants

Officials at the University of Utah School of Medicine are apologizing for an erroneous email sent earlier this week to a large number of applicants that apparently indicated they were being offered admittance to the highly competitive medical program.

BYU basketball gives up 10 3s, 12 turnovers in road loss to Cincinnati

Jizzle James poured in 24 points with six 3-pointers, and Cincinnati scored 24 points off 12 turnovers en route to a 84-66 win over BYU in front of a sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What should residents of Utah be called? Sen. Daniel McCay's SB230 would make it official

There has always been some debate over the spelling of the word "Utahn," but if a new bill passes through the Utah Legislature, the spelling will be formalized.

'You are inviting rapists to Utah': Survivor urges lawmakers to consider consent bill

A Utah lawmaker is hoping that this year the Legislature will address and close what some experts and advocates say is a gap in the state's sexual assault laws.

Black church vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group's trademark

The Proud Boys has lost the trademark to their name and logos after a judge gave the rights to an historic Black church in Washington that was vandalized by the far-right group's members in 2020.

2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City

One person was killed in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday. Another was buried in a slide near the Dutch Draw area of Park City, but was dug out by two fellow skiers.

Have You Seen This? Trail camera captures a tornado's wrath

Yikes. This video makes me glad that tornadoes are such a rarity in Utah.

Gianna Kneepkens ties career-high as Utah women blowout UCF 95-51

Gianna Kneepkens tied her career-high in scoring Saturday, finishing with six made 3-pointers en route to a blowout win for Utah.

Bill would crack down on 'creative' vandalization of political signs

A Utah House committee gave the thumbs up to a bill that would criminalize attaching objects to political signs in yards or public spaces.

'Connect with community': Millcreek art show spotlights Wasatch Front-inspired pieces

Miriam Gutierrez loves seeing the diverse artwork all inspired from the same local geography. She is one of 18 artists whose works are on display at the Art Market at Millcreek Common.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems

A federal judge has temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments.

Thousands gather at state Capitol to protest controversial union bill

Over 1,000 people filled the state Capitol rotunda Friday pleading for Gov. Spencer Cox to veto HB267, which bans public labor unions from participating in collective bargaining.

Utah lawmaker pushes to expose financial ties between universities and foreign adversaries

Private universities that fail to disclose financial investments in foreign entities could face hefty fines under a new bill introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, this week.

How Democrats and Republicans see marriage and family differently

Here's what's true about Republican and Democratic families in the United States: They aren't that different, the American Family Survey found.

Cat 'containment' proposal not a ban on cats, Scottish government confirms

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland's wildlife.

Coalville mushers' Iditarod dreams in danger after Idaho qualifier canceled mid-race

Avalanches forced race organizers to cancel the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge's 200-mile event mid-race, after warm weather and rain made conditions dangerous for dog teams and mushers.

Riverton man faces 12 felonies for allegedly exploiting children for explicit photos

A Riverton man was charged Friday with sexually exploiting a boy in Wisconsin as well as other children.

Coast Guard finds wreckage of missing Alaska plane; all 10 on board killed

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska found the wreckage of a small plane atop frozen sea ice on Friday, after the aircraft suddenly lost altitude on Thursday and the crash killed all 10 people on board, officials said.

Dodgeball sets up BYU basketball, Cincinnati for 'biggest game of the year to date'

BYU dropped its first game in five tries Tuesday night to No. 20 Arizona, while Cincinnati rebounded from a four-game slide with 93-83 win over UCF sparked by ... a game of dodgeball?

3 buildings burned in Provo fire, causing $4.5 million in damage

A massive blaze at a construction site in Provo early Saturday burned three large framed building to the ground and caused an estimated $4.5 million in damages.

American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

America's national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment. The eagles find themselves in a sort of environmental updraft since the early 2000s, when the federal government took the thriving birds off its endangered species list with more states following suit. Culturally, too, they're soaring.

Police identify Washington County woman, 82, who died after being struck by car

An 83-year-old woman died Friday after being struck by a car in Santa Clara, Washington County.

DEQ executive director Kim Shelley to leave post

The head of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is leaving her position — an announcement issued after disgruntled employees contacted media outlets asserting Kim Shelley's departure was a force-out. The change takes effect at the end of January.

Utah accident survivor meets the surgeons who saved his life

Brad Benson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a large portion of rural Utah.