Cox signs several bills into law that take aim at immigrants involved in criminal activity

Gov. Spencer Cox has signed several bills into law that take aim at immigrants here illegally who are involved in criminal activity.

Ex-counselor, Scout leader sent to prison after admitting to sexual abuse of children

David Scott Curtis, 55, was sentenced to at least 15 years and up to life in the Utah State Prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing multiple young people in his care.

Pilot rescued with 2 girls from icy Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says

A pilot rescued with two young family members after they survived a night on the wing of an airplane partially submerged in an Alaska lake is a student pilot who was not authorized to fly with passengers, according to aviation records.

Will Smith gets a street named in the Philadelphia neighborhood where he was born and raised

In West Philadelphia where he was born and raised, there's now a street called Will Smith Way. The Philadelphia mayor and other city leaders honored the Oscar and Grammy winner on Wednesday.

Trump overhauls voting via executive order. Here's what the order does

President Donald Trump released an executive order on Tuesday attempting to overhaul the American voting system. His order includes requirements on voter ID and when ballots must arrive to polling stations.

Governor inks $127M income tax cut, bill phasing out automatic vote-by-mail

Gov. Spencer Cox inked an additional 100 bills Wednesday, codifying $127 million in income tax cuts and reforms to the state's vote-by-mail system, and adding protections for children downloading apps.

Police identify Riverdale mother whose death sparked an Amber Alert

Officials have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week just hours before an Amber Alert was issued for her children.

Riverton Police Department welcomes former shelter dog to K-9 unit

A dog abandoned at an animal shelter is getting a second chance. The 18-month-old Belgian Malinois named Atlas is now training to catch bad guys.

A new Chili's near Scranton will be a throwback to 'The Office,' 'awesome blossom' and all

Chili's is filling a hole in "Office" lore by opening a location in Dickson City, about 6 miles north of Scranton.

Utah's newest TRAX station celebrates more than just baseball

Baseball sped up the time frame for a new TRAX station in South Jordan, but the area will soon offer more than just a game.

Meet the Utah residents saving lives one radon test at a time

Because radon gas cannot be seen or smelled, many Utahns don't realize they're being exposed until a family member is diagnosed with cancer or other lung diseases.

New-look Salt Lake Bees have thoughts on team's new, soon-to-be completed stadium

The Salt Lake Bees' new stadium isn't quite finished, but players have plenty of things to say about it before the team's April 8 home opener.

2 girls named as persons of interest in southern Utah stabbing death have been located

Two teen girls who police believe were the last to see a 47-year-old woman alive before she was stabbed to death have been named persons of interest by police. They were located in California Wednesday night.

Utah Olympic organizer Lindsey Vonn's comeback ski season ends with a medal

When Lindsey Vonn secured a podium finish at the Sun Valley Super G finals on Sunday, her first since returning to ski racing nearly six years after retiring, she became the oldest woman to medal in a skiing World Cup at 40.

I-15 in Nephi reopened after police incident

Traffic on I-15 has reopened after it was shut down Wednesday due to a police incident.

US appeals court upholds block on Trump deportation of some Venezuelans

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court's temporary block on the Trump administration's deportation of some Venezuelan immigrants under a little-used 18th century law.

How a Salt Lake underpass became a quasi-park, with an assist from an RSL legend

An empty lot underneath an off-ramp bridge will soon be home to a pair of futsal courts and other amenities, potentially bridging Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood.

Have You Seen This? Reckless driver runs red light … in reverse

We've all seen someone run a red light, but this guy deserves to get double the tickets for recklessness.

The Supreme Court showdown between Utah, Oklahoma and the EPA

Utah, in a joint effort with the state of Oklahoma, argued before the Supreme Court against the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday morning.

Flooring and furniture pairings that just make sense

There's no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to flooring and furniture. Some combos just click, but there are endless ways to mix and match to fit your style.

Starch madness: Can 'tater tot heir,' BYU men's basketball slow down high-octane Alabama?

Richie Saunders expected to get a lot of questions as the BYU men's basketball team opened its time in the NCAA's East regional semifinals Wednesday, but maybe not so many about tater tots.

4 American soldiers who went missing in Lithuania have died, NATO leader says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says four U.S. soldiers who went missing while training in Lithuania have died, but that he does not yet know the details.

Salt Lake man charged in dog abuse investigation

A Salt Lake man is facing criminal charges after police say he was caught on surveillance video abusing his dog.

These closely watched bills have yet to be signed or vetoed by Gov. Cox

A handful of closely watched bills remain under review by Utah's governor as the Thursday deadline to sign or veto bills quickly approaches.

West Jordan police are looking for damaged SUV after fatal hit-and-run

Investigators are asking for help to find the SUV they believe struck and killed 23-year-old motorcyclist Garrett Randall Pace on Tuesday night.

Adults engaging in sexual activity with children in virtual reality now illegal in Utah

A new law signed Tuesday makes it illegal in Utah for avatars controlled by adults in a virtual reality world to engage in sexual activity with the avatar of a child.

Salt Lake man charged with beating younger brother; mom charged with allowing it to happen

Prosecutors say despite cultural differences, whipping a sibling is not an acceptable form of discipline. A Salt Lake mother and son are both charged with abusing her younger son.

For Utes QB Devon Dampier, it's all about 'trust' — from his coaches and teammates

In just a few short months, Devon Dampier has already made his presence known.

Supreme Court upholds federal 'ghost guns' restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld on Wednesday a regulation targeting largely untraceable "ghost guns" imposed by Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration.

Republicans stage rebellion over bill to allow new parents to vote remotely

A pair of mothers in Congress are pushing to allow new parents to vote remotely while on maternal and paternal leave — a proposal Republican leaders say is unconstitutional.

West Valley man charged with shooting co-worker after night of drinking

A West Valley man was charged Tuesday with shooting his co-worker after a night of drinking with him at his home.

BYU hoops found success at 'Marriott East' in Denver. Can Cougars do it again on neutral site?

For a moment, the home of the Denver Nuggets felt like 'Marriott Center East.'

Utah Symphony, Opera receive $15M commitment from O.C. Tanner

The Utah Symphony and Opera is receiving a $15 million investment from O.C. Tanner to elevate arts support in the state.

Church's annual humanitarian aid increases to $1.45B

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released details Tuesday about how it spent a significant part of the tithing, fast offerings and other donations it received in 2024.

Bracket Challenge: What is most iconic to Utah? 3rd round voting begins

It's another week and another chance to vote for your favorite — or what you believe is most iconic to Utah.

Funeral plans announced for former Congresswoman Mia Love

Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love, who died Sunday after a three-year battle with brain cancer, will lie in state at the state Capitol rotunda in April, her family announced.

Man arrested in Riverdale Amber Alert has history of domestic violence

A man at the center of an Amber Alert is now accused of killing the children's mother before kidnapping them.

12 new books for young children that are sure to be a hit

Here are 12 of the freshest, funniest, and thought-provoking new books for children.

Pentagon's Hegseth texted start time of planned killing of Yemeni militant

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth texted plans to kill a Houthi militant leader in Yemen two hours before a military operation that would normally be a closely guarded secret, according to screenshots of a chat released by the Atlantic on Wednesday.

Teen cyclist struck by car; family seeks driver to come forward

Family of a teen who was hit by a car while crossing a small crosswalk in South Jordan hopes the driver, who originally stopped but then left, will come forward.

Details of Alex Jensen's 6-year contract with Utah that starts at $3.6 million per season

The University of Utah dipped into its past to look to its future for the men's basketball program, and it comes with a hefty increase in salary for the head coach.

Federal judge upholds Utah vape ban but bars warrantless searches

A federal judge sided with vape shops, at least in part, suing Utah over its ban passed in 2024 on flavored e-cigarettes. The new ruling blocks Utah from enforcing part of the law a federal judge deemed unconstitutional.

South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires as the death toll rises to 26

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea's southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters have mobilized again to battle the the county's worst-ever blazes.

Century-old former Salt Lake hotel finds new life in addressing city's latest need

The historic Stratford Hotel is now home to dozens of permanent supportive housing units, along with services that experts say could help the state reduce homelessness.