John Collins leads Jazz over Wolves in game management might have actually wanted to win

John Collins walked down the court with both his arms held up high. It was only kinda sorta in celebration.

Davis County scraps Farmington Canyon search, finding nothing after reported plane crash

Davis County emergency crews are calling off a search in Farmington Canyon after receiving multiple reports of a possible plane crash Friday evening.

Utah's classroom flag ban: Does it target LGBTQ or promote political neutrality?

A Utah bill banning most flags in public school classrooms and government buildings will advance to a Senate vote one year after lawmakers rejected a similar bill inserted during the final hours of the session.

Remaining 2 cases in 2021 killing of Kearns woman move forward

Two people charged with killing a Kearns woman in early 2021 were scheduled for a jury trial on Thursday, while another pleaded guilty to helping clean up the crime scene and will spend two years on probation.

Katy Perry and Gayle King will join Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Blue Origin spaceflight

Katy Perry and Gayle King are headed to space with Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez. Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin announced the all-female celebrity crew on Thursday.

Get Gephardt helps a West Valley family get a mystery utility line removed from their tree

Last fall, Kevin McGeeney and Shauna Scott Bellaccomo first noticed a thick black cable tied to their plum tree out in the backyard. It took KSL's Matt Gephardt three tries to discover who the cable belongs to.

Pared-down measure targeting criminal immigrants gets committee OK after earlier 'no' vote

A bill meant to ease deportation of criminal immigrants mustered committee support after a "no" vote earlier this week, though critics say it could impact immigrants here lawfully.

Here's how lawmakers are looking to spend part of Utah's nearly $30B budget

With one week left in the legislative session, top Utah lawmakers voted to finalize their funding proposals as part of a nearly $30 billion state budget.

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011 and which had helped spark a transformation in how people communicate online.

American Dental Association pushes Cox to veto fluoride bill

The American Dental Association is pushing hard for Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would prohibit the introduction of fluoride into public water drinking systems.

In wake of Smith's exit, Runnin' Utes moving to end season the 'way it should be finished'

In many ways, the Utah men's basketball team has exceeded expectations this season.

Southern Utah man convicted in bad check cases indicted for alleged $23M Ponzi scheme

A Washington County man convicted of bouncing $500,000 in bad checks to multiple investors last year has been indicted, along with a codefendant, on charges that he ran a $23 million dollar investment scheme.

Pope Francis, in setback, had 'isolated' breathing crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis had an "isolated breathing crisis" in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

1 Salt Lake officer resigned, another suspended after recruit was 'pranked' into cutting body

The investigation into a new Salt Lake police officer recruit cutting the blisters off a dead man's body has resulted in disciplinary action against his training officers.

Federal workers will get a new email demanding their accomplishments, with a key change

Federal employees should expect another email on Saturday requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments.

Utah lawmakers address 'turmoil' businesses feel related to Trump tariff plans

Sen. John Curtis and Rep. Blake Moore met with Utah business leaders on Thursday to talk about how the confusion swirling around trade, with new expected tariffs, is affecting them.

'Together forward': Conservative Black Utahns offer their take on Black History Month

Path Forward Utah, which promotes conservative voices in minority communities, is hosting a Black History Month event featuring Rep. Burgess Owens and others.

Bill to cut cosmetology training hours passes committee, sparks barber concerns

A Utah Senate bill that proposes cutting the required hours for various cosmetology licenses sparked concern among those in the industry as it passed committee with a 5-1 vote.

Questions linger after Hildale city manager's dismissal

The Hildale City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday for what many anticipated would be a lengthy and contentious showdown between city leadership and its city manager.

Utah County seeks land swap, greater control over area surrounding Bridal Veil Falls

Utah County leaders are trying to make a deal with the U.S. Forest Service to get greater control over the area near Bridal Veil Falls.

West side of Temple Square, including Assembly Hall and Tabernacle, now open to visitors

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday the southwest area of Temple Square is now open to visitors, with refurbished statues and access to the Assembly Hall.

Pay raise: Governor, lawmakers announce boosts to Utah teacher salaries

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the state's ranking Republican lawmakers Friday to announce boosts to teacher salaries and bonuses for education support professionals.

Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?

A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money on Friday. The People's Union USA describes it as an act of "economic resistance" to protest what the group's founder sees as the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.

Does Utah need a DOGE?

The second Trump administration has brought with it a disruptive focus on government accountability embodied by DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency.

Judge orders pool contractor be taken into custody for allegedly continuing scam

A Morgan man already facing charges accusing him of accepting money for pool projects and not completing the work was arrested Thursday for allegedly continuing his scam while out on bail.

Nazis stole this Holocaust victim's books. His grandson got them back

Nazis took books from Amos Guiro's Jewish grandfather during WWII when he arrived in Auschwitz and later died there. The books were recently returned to Guiora by a Germany organization.

Trump and Zelenskyy shouting match leaves Ukraine exposed in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting with President Donald Trump ended in disaster on Friday, after the two leaders engaged in an extraordinary shouting match before the world's media at the White House over the war with Russia.

Utah bill to restrict, regulate zoning in newly incorporated areas sparks concern in Ogden Valley

A proposal to restrict zoning and require compensation for downzoning in newly incorporated areas is drawing the attention of some of the people behind the push to incorporate part of the Ogden Valley.

Deaths of Utahns with disabilities call attention to safety in group homes

Several Utahns with disabilities have died while in the care of group homes in recent years, with advocates and family members saying many of those deaths were preventable.

Hundreds of weather forecasters fired in latest wave of DOGE cuts

Hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees on probationary status have been fired, lawmakers and weather experts say.

Accused Mexican cartel boss Caro Quintero pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Rafael Caro Quintero, an alleged cartel boss who spent decades in prison in Mexico for the murder of a U.S. drug enforcement agent, pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court on Friday.

West Jordan woman asks to see friend's phone, transfers $18K to herself, charges say

A West Jordan woman was charged Thursday with illegally transferring $18,000 earmarked for a Herriman middle school's PTA to her own account.

Trump to make English official US language, source says

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.

Utah's health department recommends measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak

Utah's health department is hoping Utahns review their measles vaccination status and consult with their doctors as measles outbreaks occur in other areas of the country.

Utah mom, artist uses art to raise awareness about how heart disease impacts women

A Utah mom and artist who suffered a massive heart attack has turned her experience into art to help educate women and raise awareness about their risks of heart disease.

Sens. Mike Lee, John Curtis push to require age verification for pornography sites

Utah's two U.S. senators are pushing for ways to make it more difficult for children to view pornography online, including requirements for websites to verify ages before granting access to their content.

Judge finds mass firings of federal probationary workers were likely unlawful

A federal judge in San Francisco finds the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful.

Amazon's Alexa is getting a major upgrade for the AI chatbot era

Alexa+, Amazon's revamped version of Alexa was unveiled Wednesday, bringing the popular voice assistant into the artificial intelligence era.

Utah bills for new Fairpark stadiums, Olympic upgrade funding clear first hurdles

A pair of bills targeting stadiums and sports venues, including improvements to 2034 Winter Olympic venues, advanced in a Senate committee Thursday.

Sean Durzi ready to 'pour heart out for state' as he scores his 1st Utah Hockey Club goal

For months, all Sean Durzi had were the memories: The rally towels waving. The thunderous crowd. The excitement of taking the ice for a new franchise.