Divisive higher ed 'cuts, reallocation' bill a key step closer to Gov. Cox's desk

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is a step closer to having his say on a higher education "strategic reinvestment" bill that has divided Utah lawmakers, alarmed local academics and garnered national headlines.

Suspect in Kabul airport bombing during Afghanistan pullout makes court appearance

A suspected participant in the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport in August 2021 has arrived in the U.S. to face criminal charges in connection with the attack.

Poll: Utahns believe illegal immigration threatens safety, economy. Are lawmakers responding?

A Utah Senate committee resurrected a bill that would penalize driving without a license, four days after rejecting the same bill.

Utah Hockey Club signs goalie Karel Vejmelka to 5-year extension

Utah also extended its top goalies — and two other players — on Wednesday.

Davis School District meets terms of federal accord to address 'severe, pervasive' race issues

Davis School District has met the terms of a 2021 federal accord to address "severe, pervasive" race issues in the system, prompting a stop to federal monitoring.

Several bills related to LGBTQ community await attention as session winds down

Several bills related to the transgender and LGBTQ communities await attention from Utah lawmakers as the 2025 legislative session nears an end.

Sensabaugh wanted a foul at the end of Jazz loss but Utah management probably isn't too upset

Brice Sensabaugh gave a long stare to official Tony Brother, shocked there wasn't a whistle.

1 dead, 1 injured in rainy Tooele County crash

A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured after their car spun off the road in Tooele Wednesday night.

Pokémon-shaped Cheeto, 'Cheetozard,' sells at auction for $87,840

A Cheeto shaped like the beloved Pokémon Charizard has sold at auction for a total cost of $87,840. The Goldin auction house listed the snack as sold on Sunday.

Wasatch County pulled agenda item to discuss mysterious allegations now under investigation

Before two former deputies were able to make public complaints against the county sheriff's office, their time was pulled from the Wasatch County Council agenda Wednesday.

'A miracle': Lawmakers approve covering IVF treatment for state employees after tearful debate

Several Utah lawmakers shared personal stories of struggling to conceive Wednesday before approving a bill covering fertility treatments for state employees.

Farr West crossing guard raises awareness to bad driver behavior

A crossing guard hoping to raise awareness about bad driver behavior at a busy intersection turned to a body camera and social media to help get his message across.

F-35 fleet hits 1 million flight hours; DOD reevaluating heavy reliance on private contractors

The F-35 program, the Department of Defense's "most ambitious and costly weapon system ever," is celebrating a milestone 1 million flight hours while officials work to address continuing challenges.

US drivers log 3.28 trillion miles in 2024, setting new record

Travel on U.S. roads in 2024 rose 1% to 3.28 trillion miles setting a new yearly record and topping pre-COVID 19 levels for the first time, the Transportation Department said Wednesday.

Man headed home from work arrested for going 125 mph on I-15, UHP says

A man who claimed he was going home from work Wednesday was arrested after the Utah Highway Patrol said the man was going 125 mph on I-15.

'Succession' creator to make directorial debut with film in Utah. Here's who will star

Production is slated to begin soon on a new movie directed by Jesse Armstrong, marking his feature directorial debut. It's also slated to bring some big names to Utah.

Utah Legislature passes transportation bill; Salt Lake OK with 'narrow' scope of study

Utah leaders passed a transportation bill following one last change Thursday after a last-second adjustment to a portion about a Salt Lake City road study raised concerns again earlier this week.

Have You Seen This? Hawaii from above

Hawaii looks a little different when you fly in a gyrocopter.

Financial planner urges calm amid market uncertainty

Financial planner Shane Stewart with Deseret Mutual Benefits Administrators isn't too worried about if the stock market will rebound. He has some advice to share with people who are.

'Living miracle': Church of Jesus Christ shares Giving Machine donations from 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ said Wednesday its Light the World Giving Machines gave 850,000 visitors the opportunity to donate over 490,000 items through a record number of global nonprofits.

Suspect in Salt Lake bank robbery may be linked to 2 more, police say

A man arrested Tuesday and accused of robbing a Salt Lake bank is also a suspect in at least two other bank robberies, police say.

Labor unions filing referendum against public sector collective bargaining law

A coalition of labor partners on Wednesday announced the filing of a referendum to overturn HB267, which bans public sector collective bargaining.

Sen. John Curtis joins proposal to encourage businesses to make child care more affordable

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make child care more affordable for parents by providing tax credits for businesses that provide options for their employees.

Teen arrested in White City park shooting

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the shooting of another boy at a park in White City in February.

Protester arrested with spray paint said state Capitol 'perfect canvas' for graffiti

A man was arrested Tuesday and accused of trying to spray paint graffiti onto the state Capitol during a protest rally.

'Marry or be fired' and other global efforts to boost fertility

Chinese employer tries, then withdraws directive as birth rates decline.

Live blog: What lawmakers are doing as the Utah Legislature's general session comes to an end

Lawmakers are set to meet in several marathon sessions over the next three days before adjourning the 2025 general legislative session at midnight on Friday.

Warning issued for 3-day storm that could bring 'impressive' rain, snow totals to Utah

A storm headed to Utah could produce 1-3 feet of snow in the mountains across the state, along with strong rain totals in the valleys, between Wednesday and Friday.

BYU women close out season with 81-69 loss to UCF in 1st round of Big 12 Tournament

UCF guard Kaitlin Peterson was just too much for BYU to contain, especially in the second half.

Every game has a story, and No. 23 BYU's slugfest win over Iowa State was one of resilience

The 23rd-ranked Cougars pulled off a stunner Tuesday night in Ames, a double-overtime win over No. 10 Iowa State, that locked up a top-four finish in the Big 12.

Utah House and Senate divided over churches paying transportation fees

The Utah House and Senate are divided over whether churches should have to pay transportation fees in the cities where they're located.

Utah skiing looking to return as national champs after narrow defeat last season

Utah has made it a habit of winning national championships in skiing.

US Supreme Court won't let Trump withhold payment to foreign aid groups

A divided U.S. Supreme Court declined on Wednesday to let President Donald Trump's administration withhold payment to foreign aid organizations for work they already performed for the government as the Republican president moves to pull the plug on American humanitarian projects around the world.

Domino's Pizza sales are struggling. It's adding stuffed crust to help

Adding a stuffed crust to a pizza chain's menu doesn't seem like a big deal. But for Domino's Pizza, it's more than three decades in the making.

Utah adds $50K for dust monitoring after initially skipping it in budget

Utah lawmakers have opted to spend at least some money toward monitoring dust issues, following concerns brought up by environmental researchers.

Trump may restore Ukraine aid pending confidence-building measures, White House says

President Donald Trump will consider restoring aid to Ukraine if peace talks are arranged and confidence-building measures are taken, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz said on Wednesday.

Salt Lake Temple's 2027 open house could bring over 3 million more visitors downtown

Downtown leaders believe the Salt Lake Temple's six-month open house in 2027 could have a big economic impact for the local economy.

Utah company poised to help people invest in precious metals market

With the political unrest across the world and change happening quickly in the U.S., safeguarding your money and assets is a wise choice. This is where purchasing gold and silver can be advantageous.

Lehi mom warns others how pranks can go terribly wrong

A Utah County mom feared she was the target of a home invasion when she heard loud, repeated banging on her door Monday night. Lehi Police said they believe this was a prank.

7 Roy schools cancel classes after fiber optic lines damaged

A contractor inadvertently bored through fiber optic cables in Roy, causing widespread internet and data outages that forced seven area schools to cancel classes for the day.

Defense attorney 'shocked' by jury's verdict for driver who hit 2 pedestrians in Hurricane

The jury returned a verdict in the case against the driver charged with felony DUI following a crash that injured two teenage girls when they were struck by a pickup truck on State Street in Hurricane in November 2021.

US government wants to get rid of 3 federal buildings in Utah

The U.S. government wants to get rid of federal buildings in Salt Lake City and Ogden, among more than 440 structures nationwide eyed for "disposal."