Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger

Avalanche conditions are very dangerous over President's Day weekend as snow continues to fall. Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for much of the state about heading into the backcountry.

'It's never over': Gabe Madsen makes history as Runnin' Utes upset No. 17 Kansas at home

The Huntsman Center had a different vibe entering Saturday night's late matchup against No. 17 Kansas.

Trump offered them a buyout. Here's why they took it

Some of the 75,000 U.S. federal workers who the Office of Personnel Management says accepted a resignation buyout offer were ready to retire anyway. Others were motivated by looming federal workforce cuts or an order to return to the office.

BYU basketball upends Kansas State's 6-game winning streak with 80-65 win

Richie Saunders tallied his first career double-double as the Cougars upended the Wildcats' six-game winning streak with a 80-65 win Saturday night at the Marriott Center.

14 Utah school systems could apply for funding help for English-language learners

Fourteen Utah school systems would be eligible to apply for extra funds to help kids who are learning to speak English if HB42 passes.

Can a blood test predict this pregnancy complication?

A new blood test has the potential to identify a hard-to-predict but sometimes deadly pregnancy complication weeks before it would normally be found, leading to early treatment and possibly prevention.

Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu. It's the state's first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people.

Utah AG Derek Brown joins 25 others asking the US Senate to pass fentanyl legislation

Twenty-five state attorneys general, including Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown, are asking U.S. senators to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogues as a Schedule I drug.

BYU women outscore No. 20 Oklahoma State 21-13 in 4th for first top-25 win in a year

Emma Calvert poured in 19 points and seven rebounds, and Delaney Gibb added 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals as the Cougars stunned No. 20 Oklahoma State 68-64 Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.

An Idaho Falls man paralyzed in Swiss skiing crash is closer to returning home

An Idaho Falls native who was paralyzed in a skiing accident in Switzerland on Feb. 3 will no longer be stranded in Europe after community members and friends stepped up to secure medical transport to the United States.

Police say man hit 61-year-old woman with car after parking spot argument near Liberty Park

A 31-year-old man was arrested Friday, after police say he hit a woman with his car outside a popular cafe by Liberty Park. The woman told police she was standing in the parking spot, saving it for nearby family.

1 man pleads guilty in 2022 killing outside Salt Palace; 2 others prepare for trial

One of three men charged with murder in a shooting death outside the Salt Palace Convention Center in September 2022 pleaded guilty Wednesday. Trial is set for the other two later this month.

An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space.

Utah women combine for 18 3-pointers to overwhelm Arizona State in 98-62 win

Arizona State had no answer for Gianna Kneepkens and Kennady McQueen Saturday afternoon — and, admittedly, few teams in the Big 12 have.

Have You Seen This? Miami in the mist

A historic cold front recently hit Miami, Florida. And the resulting fog made for a great drone video.

Riverton Jiffy Lube team competing to be best oil changers in the country

A group of Riverton Jiffy Lube employees are set to compete in a national competition to be the best oil changers in the country.

Koshi, the 10-year-old clouded leopard at Draper aquarium, dies of diabetes

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper said staff is "heartbroken" Saturday after their clouded leopard, Koshi, died following a recent diagnosis of sudden-onset diabetes.

'I hear you, parents': Utah attorney general responds to concerns over Section 504 lawsuit

Attorney General Derek Brown took to social media to respond to constituent concerns over Utah being part of Texas v. Becerra, a lawsuit that may threaten Section 504 protections.

National Transportation Safety Board to investigate fiery Wyoming crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a safety investigation into the fiery multi-vehicle crash Friday in the Green River Tunnels in Wyoming that left two people dead and an unknown number injured.

What California got wrong and Florida got right with high-speed rail

California promised a rail line for $33 billion. The project is over budget and faces long delays, with no destination in sight.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has 'low chance' of survival without US backing

Ukraine has little chance of surviving Russia's assault without U.S. support, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday after phone calls this week by U.S. President Donald Trump with Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Portions of Bangerter Highway reopen after closure due to icy conditions

Taylorsville police say they closed Bangerter Highway Saturday morning from 4700 South to 6200 South. The Utah Department of Transportation reports icy conditions on the roadway, as crews work to treat it. It was reopened around 10:30 a.m.

Top-rated Barraclough showing what's possible with UVU wrestling. Could NCAA title be next?

The two-time Big 12 wrestler of the week who won four state titles at Layton High was rated the No. 1 wrestler at 165 pounds in the NCAA's first edition of the RPI before finishing the regular season with a perfect 14-0 record in Big 12 duals.

Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year

Three years after Amazon completed a massive facility in northern Utah, it may start distribution this year, possibly by spring, says a Marriott-Slaterville official.

Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force takes nonprofit approach to funding resources

A new cold case task force plans to use its nonprofit status to fundraise its investigation of unsolved homicides.

Experience New Zealand for $3,999 including airfare

If you're not one of the many who've made the trek to see the marvels of this spectacular land, now's your chance.

'A lot of frustration': Federal workers in Utah apparently on edge as firings reportedly underway

The large concentration of federal workers in Utah's 1st District feel 'a lot of frustration' as moves to slash the federal workforce move forward.