1 killed in Juab County head-on collision

One person was killed in a head-on collision in Juab County Thursday.

ESPN's Holly Rowe to deliver commencement address at her alma mater — the University of Utah

The University of Utah recently announced that sports reporter Holly Rowe will deliver the keynote address at its 2025 general commencement on May 1 at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

An Argentine court drops charges against 3 people tied to the death of singer Liam Payne

A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last October.

Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over US in 4 Nations Face-Off final

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night.

New bill targets heavy-duty trucks to clean up Utah's air

A new bill aimed at cleaning up Utah's air is intended to encourage companies to upgrade to newer, cleaner heavy-duty trucks.

Utah Royals in SheBelieves Cup: Sentnor scores 1st goal for US, Tanaka gets 41st for Japan

It was a day of milestones on opposite ends of the soccer spectrum for two Utah Royals players on the opening day of the 2025 SheBelieves Cup Thursday in Houston, Texas.

Delta Air Lines offers $30,000 for each passenger on the flight that crashed in Toronto

Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 flipped over upon landing at Toronto Pearson International airport, leaving 76 passengers hanging upside down from their seat belts. Now the company is offering them $30,000 each.

Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Health care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah.

Native leaders press for more action to address crisis of missing, murdered Indigenous people

Native American leaders in Utah gathered at the Capitol to press for more action to address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Police: 17-year-old injured in White City shooting

Police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old injured Thursday evening.

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka police.

US-Mexico border encounters for January dipped amid increased moves to halt illegal immigration

Immigrant encounters by U.S. officials at the U.S.-Mexico border dipped in January to the lowest level since late 2021 amid heightened moves to halt illegal immigration.

Gov. Cox encouraged by new Agriculture secretary's message

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump's new Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote state, territory and local government partners emphasizing she was committed to upholding their trust.

Americans worry campaign to slash government could hurt services, poll finds

A majority of Americans worry that Elon Musk's drive to slash the federal government could hurt services their communities depend on and believe that billionaires have too much influence on President Donald Trump's administration, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Genes vs. lifestyle: What drives aging well, premature death risk?

A study looked at if your ZIP code more important than your genetic code when it comes to having a long, healthy life.

HydroBlok moving manufacturing operations from Asia to Utah

Missouri-based HydroBlok on Thursday announced it will be onshoring manufacturing from Asia to the U.S. with a new manufacturing plant in the Beehive State.

Legislative committee focused on plotting Utah's nuclear path

The effort to form the Utah Energy Council, create energy development zones and create a nuclear energy consortium passed on a unanimous vote from the Senate Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee on Thursday.

Salt Lake City mayor names state corrections head as her choice for city's police chief

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall named Brian Redd as her choice to replace Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, whose sudden retirement goes into effect next week.

4 teens arrested in North Salt Lake Kia thefts investigation

North Salt Lake police are working to determine if a recent rash of Kia thefts is tied to a TikTok challenge and if four teens arrested can be tied to similar thefts in Salt Lake City.

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

A tearful executive at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service told staffers on Thursday that about 6,000 employees would be fired, a person familiar with the matter said, in a move that would eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.

Teen sentenced for attacking woman in St. George parking garage

The teen charged with aggravated kidnapping for reportedly attacking a woman in a St. George Tabernacle Street parking garage appeared for sentencing.

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump's FBI chief

The Senate on Thursday narrowly voted to confirm Kash Patel as director of the FBI, moving to place him atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency.

Utah to limit candidate nicknames on ballot after Lucifer 'Justin Case' Everylove qualified last year

Utah lawmakers moved to make it harder for candidates to put a nickname on the ballot after a candidate named Lucifer "Justin Case" Everylove qualified for the state's ballot.

Utah lawmakers turn focus on products put in food

The Utah Legislature on Wednesday discussed three bills that target products used in food. These bills focus on food products sold in stores and in Utah's public schools.

'Kids Baking Championship' has its top 5. Did an 11-year-old Utahn make the cut?

A dozen young bakers put aside any fears about being on national TV to show off their skills on the Food Network show — and to potentially win a $25,000 prize.

Why you should choose fractional ownership over a timeshare

Unsuspecting vacationers continue to fall for the idea of timeshares. They might not know about better options out there, like fractional ownership.

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure

Fellow senators have clapped for Sen. Mitch McConnell after he announced he won't seek reelection next year. The Kentucky Republican is ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker in Washington.

Roy man groped teen girls, fired gun into occupied car at house party, charges say

A Roy man hosting a house party for teens was charged Wednesday with assaulting or sexually abusing 17-year-old girls before firing shots into a car parked across the street.

The Tabernacle Choir arrives in Peru for world tour, a first for the choir

History was in the making for members of The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square as they arrived in the South American country of Peru to continue a world tour.

Federal workers were fired 'for performance.' Their records say otherwise

Federal workers fired for alleged poor performance as part of President Donald Trump's remaking of the federal government received excellent performance reviews before they were fired, according to interviews and documents seen by Reuters.

Walmart rolled through 2024, but challenges appear ahead in 2025

Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits with its competitive prices an increasingly strong magnet for inflation-weary shoppers, but this year appears to come with new challenges in an uncertain economic landscape.

50,000 fentanyl pills, 2 pounds of heroin seized in traffic stop

An ongoing investigation by state and federal agencies led to a large drug bust on I-15 on Wednesday.

US appeals court rejects Trump's emergency bid to curtail birthright citizenship

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday let stand an order blocking President Donald Trump from curtailing automatic birthright citizenship nationwide as part of the Republican's hardline crackdown on immigration and illegal border crossings.

Idaho judge declines to throw out genetic evidence in University of Idaho killings

An Idaho judge has declined to throw out key evidence in a case against a man charged in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students.

Vineyard breaks ground on first grocery store in city limits, first Utah City amenity

One of the biggest gripes Vineyard residents have is about to be eliminated after a groundbreaking was held for the city's first grocery store.

Key tips if you are preparing to sell your Utah home

Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about preparing it for listing and viewings by potential buyers. Working with a Realtor can help streamline this process. Here are some key considerations.

Trump unveils new round of 25% tariffs on cars, microchips and meds

During a Tuesday press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, President Donald Trump said new sector-specific U.S. trade tariffs were in the works, including 25% levies on imported vehicles, pharmaceutical products and computer microchips.

West Jordan man gets 7 years in prison; sent over 1,000 explicit files to undercover cop in a week

A 51-year-old living in West Jordan was sentenced to seven years in prison and a lifetime of probation after sending child sexual abuse videos to an undercover officer and trying to meet up with a 12-year-old, according to court documents.

Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit

President Donald Trump's administration has ordered a halt to New York City's congestion pricing system, which thins traffic and funds mass transit by imposing high tolls on drivers entering some parts of Manhattan.

Reforming Utah's human trafficking laws

The state of Utah is more lenient compared to both other states and federal penalties against sex trafficking, Rep. Candice B. Pierucci, R-Herriman, said this week.