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Jazz head into All-Star break with close loss to Clippers in overtime

02/13/2025 11:14pm

Will Hardy didn't mince words about his team's chances of coming out of Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a win.

UTA to celebrate Valentine's Day with TRAX Love Train

02/13/2025 10:32pm

Utah Transit Authority is turning a TRAX Red Line car into "The Love Train" with live music and giveaways tomorrow and Saturday.

Jeremy Best pleads guilty to 3 counts of murder

02/13/2025 10:04pm

A man accused of killing his pregnant wife and their toddler pleaded guilty to murder Thursday as part of a plea agreement.

Mass firings of federal workers begin as Trump and Musk purge US government

02/13/2025 9:44pm

Mass firings at multiple U.S. government agencies have begun as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accelerate their purge of America's federal bureaucracy.

Pride flags, Planned Parenthood target of Utah House committee

02/13/2025 9:23pm

A Utah House committee voted to advance two bills Thursday that would ban pride flags and other political flags from being displayed in classrooms and prohibit Planned Parenthood from teaching health in schools.

Top GOP lawmakers looking to potentially expand Utah's Supreme Court

02/13/2025 9:01pm

A top Republican lawmaker has begun working on a bill to "explore" the possibility of adding justices to the Utah Supreme Court citing the growing population of the Beehive State.

Lawmakers want to make it easier to donate to Utah Food Bank. Here's how

02/13/2025 8:34pm

A bill that would allow taxpayers to contribute to the Utah Food Bank when filing their state tax returns each year advanced through a House committee on Thursday.

'Damaging' sexual assault language removed from crime data collection bill

02/13/2025 8:02pm

A section in a crime data collection bill filed two weeks ago had sexual assault survivors, experts and advocates sounding alarm bells.

Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes 169-pound baby

02/13/2025 7:33pm

A new 169-pound giraffe has joined the corral at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Utah lawmaker defends bill allocating extra funds for English-language learners despite pushback

02/13/2025 7:11pm

Despite some pushback, a Utah representative is defending HB42, which would allocate extra funds for English-language learners as a way of aiding teachers.

Mexico could file suit against Google for 'Gulf of Mexico' name change

02/13/2025 6:58pm

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday urged Google to reconsider its decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" for U.S. users, adding the country could file a civil suit against the firm if necessary.

Sen. Mike Lee wants to make it easier for Trump to cut the size and cost of government

02/13/2025 6:36pm

Sen. Mike Lee wants to help President Donald Trump fulfill his promise to cut the size and cost of government. He and other Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork to make it easier for him to do so.

Some DUI convicts in Utah may have 'no alcohol sale' stamped on ID under new bill

02/13/2025 6:04pm

A proposal in the Legislature would require certain Utahns convicted of DUI to carry a special driver's license stating they are not allowed to buy alcohol.

Man sent to prison for shooting, killing man in Salt Lake fight

02/13/2025 5:32pm

Oliver Spencer Avila was sentenced to prison Wednesday for manslaughter after a jury found him guilty of killing Guthrie Serawop but also found he reasonably believed he was acting in self-defense.

Lawmakers look to crack down on organized crime, online sexual extortion

02/13/2025 5:03pm

Utah lawmakers advanced a major bill cracking down on organized crime and online sexual exploitation.

Hamas says it is willing to move ahead with Gaza ceasefire

02/13/2025 4:31pm

Hamas signaled on Thursday that a crisis threatening to unravel an already fragile ceasefire in Gaza could be avoided even after trading accusations with Israel this week of ceasefire breaches.

Trump outlines reciprocal tariff plan in latest bid to reshape trade on his terms

02/13/2025 4:00pm

U.S. President Donald Trump tasked his economics team on Thursday with devising a plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that imposes duties on U.S. imports.

Have You Seen This? Kilauea is spewing lava, again

02/13/2025 3:36pm

One of the world's most active volcanoes began shooting lava into the air once again this week on the Big Island of Hawaii.

1 confirmed dead in Weber County vehicle collision

02/13/2025 3:16pm

The Utah Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on I-15 near the Box Elder and Weber county lines that has killed at least one person.

X Games coming to Salt Lake City in June as it expands its global footprint

02/13/2025 2:21pm

X Games plans to hold a three-day event at the Utah State Fairpark in June, coming to Utah for the first time. But it may not be the last time.

Utah House votes to streamline deportations of immigrants convicted of crimes

02/13/2025 2:06pm

The Utah House voted on Wednesday to enable federal authorities to immediately deport immigrants convicted of violent class A misdemeanors.

Ex-school counselor, Scout leader admits sexually abusing 5 children over decades

02/13/2025 1:35pm

David Scott Curtis has admitted to sexually abusing four boys and raping one girl over decades while they were in his care as a babysitter, family friend or Scout leader.

Equal pay for male and female college athletes? Trump rescinds Biden-era guidance

02/13/2025 1:27pm

President Donald Trump's Department of Education revoked Biden-era guidance that universities must equitably distribute direct payments to male and female athletes.

Utahns witness San Diego military jet crash, service members rescued from ocean

02/13/2025 1:13pm

A group of Utahns witnessed a military jet crash in the San Diego Bay on Wednesday, and they were on a private fishing boat that rescued the two service members involved.

What a TV star says we can learn from members of his persecuted faith

02/13/2025 12:51pm - PARTNER

Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight Schrute on the hit TV series "The Office," wants people to work shoulder to shoulder to protect members of his faith and all believers.

Massage therapist charged with sexually abusing 2 clients

02/13/2025 12:38pm

A licensed massage therapist was charged Thursday with inappropriately touching two clients.

Dispute over dogs ended with Cedar City man stabbing, killing neighbor, police say

02/13/2025 12:10pm

An Iron County man was charged with murder on Thursday for the stabbing his neighbor over what what investigators say began as a dispute over barking dogs.

How new windows provide energy efficiency and savings

02/13/2025 11:30am - SPONSORED

With new developments in federal tax credits and utility rebates, updating your windows is an attractive option.

15 additional hymns added to new Latter-day Saint hymnal

02/13/2025 11:10am

The Church of Jesus Christ announced the addition of 15 new hymns Thursday, including "This Little Light of Mine," "Faith in Every Footstep," and "I Know That My Savior Loves Me."

Is Utah's growth stabilizing? Not in some counties

02/13/2025 10:01am

State growth slowed down some, but its population still surpassed 3.5 million in 2024, according to a new state population report.

At least 28 hurt when driver plows into demonstration in Germany

02/13/2025 9:53am

A driver drove a car into a labor union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children, authorities said. Officials said it was believed to be an attack.

Driver hospitalized, freeway ramp closed after semitruck rollover

02/13/2025 9:48am

A semitruck rollover Thursday morning led to the driver being transported to a hospital with minor injuries and the closure of the ramp from I-215 westbound to I-15 southbound.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

02/13/2025 9:42am

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, a victory after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views.

'It's OK; it's normal': Ella Zirbes opens up about how anxiety suddenly impacted her season

02/13/2025 9:02am

In an instant, Ella Zirbes' world came to a screeching halt mid routine.

Bird flu found in wildlife across 10 Utah counties since November

02/13/2025 8:43am

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials say the avian flu has been detected in wild species across 10 counties over the past few months.

Oil and gas industry advocate picked to lead BLM

02/13/2025 8:19am

A longtime industry representative and advocate for independent oil and gas producers in the West, Kathleen Sgamma, was tapped to head the national Bureau of Land Management.

Need a date for Valentine's Day? Bring a dog or cat home for the night

02/13/2025 8:01am

Anyone looking for some extra love and cuddles from a furry friend this Valentine's Day weekend can bring home a dog or a cat for a sleepover.

10 fun and affordable ways to show your kids you love them

02/13/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED

Here are 10 fun, affordable ideas that will help you express just how much you cherish them — all without breaking the bank.

Kanab police chief pleads guilty to hitting pedestrian in crosswalk

02/13/2025 7:42am

A southern Utah police chief has pleaded guilty to hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The organization of Utah's 2034 Winter Games is getting underway

02/13/2025 7:18am

When a top International Olympic Committee executive arrives in Utah Thursday, organizers of the state's 2034 Winter Games will be ready to listen.

Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcy

02/13/2025 6:49am

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S., including three in Utah — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint.

St. George mayor gives update on water security efforts amid extreme drought

02/13/2025 6:17am

St. George Mayor Michele Randall outlined water security efforts during her State of the City address amid extreme drought facing the region.

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