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As he prepares to die, this father has a final wish for his daughter killed in an accident

03/14/2025 10:32pm
Eddie Grampp may be nearing the end of his life after a valiant battle with cancer, but he has one more wish he wants to be fulfilled with the help of a dear friend and his family.

Utah Valley takes down Seattle U to earn 1st conference championship game berth

03/14/2025 10:15pm
Utah Valley overcame first half turnovers to take down Seattle U en route to its first ever conference championship.

High school students putting STEM skills to the test at robotics competition

03/14/2025 10:01pm
Hundreds of students from Utah and surrounding states are putting their robotics skills to the test this weekend at the Utah Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

Investigators warn of online dangers after arrest of former judge, former fire chief

03/14/2025 9:47pm
Investigators with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force say an app allegedly used by a former judge and a former fire chief to access child sex abuse materials is often used by internet predators.

Helicopter route permanently closed on route near Washington airport where 67 died in midair crash

03/14/2025 9:21pm
The Federal Aviation Administration says helicopters will be permanently banned from flying near Washington, D.C.'s airport on the route where an airliner and an Army helicopter collided in midair.

COVID crushed Salt Lake City's downtown activity. What does it look like 5 years later?

03/14/2025 9:04pm
Salt Lake City's downtown visitation remains below pre-pandemic levels five years after COVID-19, but experts say it's unclear if new trends are the "new normal."

December trial set for Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her husband

03/14/2025 8:35pm
A December trial was set Friday for Jennifer Gledhill, a Cottonwood Heights woman charged with murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband whose body has not been found.

Illinois votes on a new state flag design — and chooses the current one

03/14/2025 8:03pm
Some forward-looking Illinois lawmakers set up a contest to design a new flag and put it to a vote. In a landslide, a winner was chosen. And it's the current flag.

New Utah Sen. John Curtis enjoys mostly favorable ratings after first few months on the job

03/14/2025 7:42pm
Just three months into his new job, Sen. John Curtis is enjoying mostly favorable ratings from Utah voters who say they approve of the job he is doing so far.

Sharp, Cryer pull No. 2 Houston past BYU, snapping 9-game win streak in Big 12 semifinal

03/14/2025 7:17pm
Keba Keita had 14 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks to lead BYU in the Cougars' first loss in nine games.

Man extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges of raping a girl in 2017

03/14/2025 7:11pm
Carlos Espino Farfan was extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges accusing him of raping a 10-year-old girl in 2017. He allegedly fled the country after the allegations surfaced.

Photo gallery: Blood moon lunar eclipse from around the world

03/14/2025 6:31pm
On Thursday night and through the early morning hours of Friday, the first lunar eclipse since 2022 took place, one of three total lunar eclipse events lined up for 2025 and 2026.

Stuck NASA astronauts one step closer to home after SpaceX crew-swap launch

03/14/2025 6:01pm
NASA and SpaceX on Friday launched a long-awaited crewed rocket that will let them bring home U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, stuck on the International Space Station for nine months.

Utah LG asks Trump to restore links to 'Women's History' graves in Arlington National Cemetery

03/14/2025 5:32pm
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson asked Trump to restore "Women's History" links to graves after they were removed as part of an apparent push to root out diversity initiatives.

University of Utah among 45 colleges under federal investigation

03/14/2025 5:05pm
The University of Utah is counted among 45 American universities under investigation by the Department of Education for allegedly using "racial preferences and stereotypes."

'Ted Lasso' is coming back

03/14/2025 4:29pm
It's been two years since we last heard from Ted Lasso but the show is officially set to return for a fourth season. Apple TV+ announced the beloved character's return on Friday.

New crisis center in South Salt Lake to provide 'timely access' to mental health care

03/14/2025 4:08pm
Huntsman Mental Health Institute's $60 million facility, officially titled the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center, will be open for adults, 24/7, with a focus on de-escalation.

US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown; House Democrats turn on Schumer

03/14/2025 3:43pm
The U.S. Senate on Friday passed a stopgap spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown, after Democrats backed down in a standoff with the Trump administration.

Have You Seen This? Dog uses only two legs to walk in the snow

03/14/2025 3:27pm
A dog in upstate New York has its own way of walking through the snow.

Report says Utah's flag ban could harm efforts to keep Sundance Film Festival

03/14/2025 3:03pm
A bill that would ban gay pride flags in classrooms could hamper efforts to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, according to a Hollywood trade publication.

How a small Utah college is paving the way for future students and athletes

03/14/2025 3:00pm - SPONSORED
As the 2024-2025 regular season draws to a close, the Badgers have showcased exceptional performance, achieving a program-record 29 wins, culminating a 22-game win streak, and finishing the season No.1 in NJCAA.

State investigators help contractors stay compliant

03/14/2025 2:33pm
The home renovation season is knocking but are the contractors at your door actually licensed? State investigators are cracking down.

Utah's strong trade relationship with Ireland highlighted by visit from Irish minister of state

03/14/2025 2:14pm
Telling Utah business leaders to "Let geography not be the barrier for companies," Alan Dillon, the minister of state at Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, spoke at the World Trade Center Utah on Thursday.

140 inmates treated for scabies after 1 tests positive at Utah State Prison

03/14/2025 1:36pm
Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and volunteers.

Utahn convicted of murder is arrested 2nd time since being paroled

03/14/2025 12:25pm
A man who served more than 20 years in prison on an aggravated murder conviction has been arrested for the second time since being paroled and is accused of sexually abusing young girls.

Box Elder County judge resigns after being charged with enticing minors

03/14/2025 12:00pm
A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.

Is California's Gavin Newsom an opportunist or a new breed of Democrat?

03/14/2025 11:52am - PARTNER
The California governor has a new podcast in which he's engaging with Republicans.

Salt Lake officer not legally justified in shooting man's hand, but won't face charges

03/14/2025 11:31am
A Salt Lake police officer was not legally justified in shooting a wanted man's hand but he won't face any charges, the district attorney announced Friday.

Start spring right: How Young Automotive Group and Goldenwest Credit Union can help you 'Find Your Gold'

03/14/2025 11:30am - SPONSORED
At Young Automotive Group dealerships across Utah, Idaho and Montana, this time of year marks the start of an exciting promotion — the Find Your Gold sales event.

2 women hit, injured downtown while crossing the street

03/14/2025 11:22am
A vehicle hit two women who were crossing the street after the driver failed to yield to the pedestrians.

Happy National Pi Day! Here are some of the best deals on pizza and pie

03/14/2025 10:50am
March 14 (3/14) is the day we celebrate the mathematical constant pi — 3.14. In honor of the holiday, restaurants across the country offer deals and freebies on pizza and pie.

Utah Royals focused on details, individual improvement in 2nd year back

03/14/2025 10:33am
Coenraets and the Royals are trying to build a sustainable system of communication and trust that has often belied teams in the NWSL, even in Utah.

Utah Legislature cracks down on youth marriage amid polygamy lawsuits

03/14/2025 10:00am
SB76, awaiting the governor's signature, would prohibit a juvenile court from authorizing the marriage of a minor if there is an age difference of more than four years.

Utah mom who took bath with infant charged with manslaughter in baby's death

03/14/2025 9:34am
An Eagle Mountain woman who allegedly fell asleep in the bathtub with her infant daughter on top of her was charged Friday with manslaughter in the baby's drowning death.

How many eggs can you send? US asks countries to help lower soaring prices

03/14/2025 9:08am
The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country's egg association said on Friday.

What No. 2 Houston Cougars said about Big 12 semifinal tilt with No. 17 BYU

03/14/2025 9:02am
By any account, the Cougars are as good as they come, with back-to-back Big 12 titles, a suffocating defense, and a national coach of the candidate in Kelvin Sampson.

Provo Canyon road now open, but delays expected after closure for plows, 3-vehicle crash

03/14/2025 8:41am
A crash with three vehicles blocked state Route 189 up Provo Canyon toward Heber City on Friday morning. The road opened shortly before 9 a.m. but delays are still expected.

School employee arrested with child sex abuse material on his phone, police say

03/14/2025 8:18am
A Utah man who police say works for a Salt Lake school has been arrested and accused of uploading child sex abuse material.

$33,000 in SLC parking tickets issued for these ADA stalls in 2 months

03/14/2025 8:02am
Salt Lake City plans ADA stall changes after neighbors and visitors complained about tens of thousands of dollars worth of parking tickets issued there in the first two months of the year.

Test Drive: The 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid is a game changer

03/14/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED
They've made an already excellent vehicle better that will (and should) appeal to even non-truck buyers.

2 judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now

03/14/2025 7:49am
Two federal judges have handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies.

With mortgage rates trending down, is now a good time for Utahns to buy a home?

03/14/2025 7:22am
Mortgage rates in the U.S. didn't move much this week. Freddie Mac reported only a slight uptick in the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate this week, but the number is down from a year ago.

Passengers evacuate onto wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport

03/14/2025 6:52am
Dozens of passengers were forced to stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught fire Thursday evening, sending thick black smoke billowing into the air.

Kane County leader decries alternative incorporation route, hopes for more efforts to halt it

03/14/2025 6:17am
Moves to reverse a bill approved by Utah lawmakers in 2024 that created a new mechanism to create cities may have fizzled, but foes of the measure plan to keep fighting.

Utah State advances to Mountain West semifinals after win over UNLV

03/14/2025 1:12am
Utah State will continue its run in the Mountain West Tournament after a 70-58 win over UNLV Thursday night.