Over 3,600 students graduate from Weber State University

Over 3,600 students became Weber State University alumni Friday when the school held its commencement ceremony inside Stewart Stadium on a pleasant spring evening.

Utah's Japanese community, Japantown redevelopment plans focus at festival Saturday

Utah's Japanese community as well as Japantown redevelopment plans will be the focuses of Nihon Matsuri, the annual Japan Festival, on Saturday.

Utah's new holiday to help folks combat loneliness is on Saturday

The Utah Legislature created Utah Social and Community Health Day, the last Saturday in April, to nudge people to mind their relationships and to counter the growing problem of loneliness, a challenge that has seeped through communities across the country.

Culture of El Salvador, Argentina, Brazil focus of weekend events

The culture of El Salvador, Argentina and Brazil's quilombola communities are focus of separate events over the weekend.

'Putin is not our friend': Sen. John Curtis on why he thinks the US should back Ukraine

American support for Ukraine is not only the right thing to do, but it could help deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan, according to Sen. John Curtis.

Utah Royals show fight, fall short in 1-0 road loss to Houston Dash

The Utah Royals lost 1-0 to the Houston Dash after Delanie Sheehan's late goal, despite leading in possession and shots.

Pope Francis laid to rest in Rome

Pope Francis was laid to rest Saturday after a requiem Mass for the beloved pontiff who died on Monday.

2nd gunman sent to prison in killing of 16-year-old boy on Christmas Eve 2021

Coda Verucchi was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in killing 16-year-old Kenneth Gant in 2021 and stealing a car at gunpoint. Gant's family spoke about his loss at the sentencing.

Utah judge dismisses defamation case against Equality Utah and its director

A judge dismissed a defamation complaint against the leader of Equality Utah, citing a law designed to protect Utahns from being sued for exercising their rights to free speech.

Bear attack survivor laughs, speaks out after completing jaw reconstruction treatment

Nearly two years after his groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery, bear attack survivor Rudy Noorland is celebrating his recovery and thanking his Utah hospital care team.

Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico

A Utah couple was arrested after their company in Texas was raided by the FBI. They are now accused of money laundering and smuggling oil from Mexican cartels.

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The Trump administration said on Friday that it is restoring the previously terminated legal statuses of hundreds of foreign students in the United States while it develops a new policy that will provide a framework for potentially ending them in the future.

Jury selection for Richins murder trial to remain in 1 county, high court rules

The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday upheld two decisions denying in-person jury selection and keeping the jury pool in Summit County for Kouri Richins' murder trial.

From one Ole Miss QB to another, Jaxson Dart found right fit with NY Giants

Jaxson Dart's NFL draft celebration was as memorable as it could be, even if the former Corner Canyon and Roy High quarterback never hopped on a plane and flew to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Man arrested after police say they discovered 71 homemade bombs in Orem apartment

A man detained Friday for allegedly brandishing a gun at Provo Town Center is now accused of possessing 71 homemade bombs at his Orem apartment.

Police search for missing West Jordan teen believed to be with adult man

Police are looking for a "missing and endangered" West Jordan teen who they say left home early Sunday with a 20-year-old man, taking her father's car with them.

Search ends for missing Utah sailor; US Navy expresses condolences

The U.S. Navy called off a search for a missing Utah sailor who was last seen a week ago in Guam, where his ship was making a regular port call.

Second body recovered after report of boat sinking at Grantsville Reservoir

Two people have died following an incident Friday afternoon at Grantsville Reservoir.

Driver dies after crashing truck into South Jordan's Oquirrh Lake last week

The driver who crashed his truck into a South Jordan lake last week has died from injuries sustained in the crash, South Jordan police said Friday.

Have You Seen This? Beware the 'Epic Bushman'

People often prank unsuspecting passersby by dressing up as bushes, hiding in garbage cans, or even acting like the Tin Man. Now, the trend has arrived in Hawaii.

Utah ended up with a near-normal snowpack. Here's how the rest of the West fared

Utah's snowpack season basically sums up what played out all across the West. Some states won big, while others nearly broke unwanted records.

Renovating your home? Here's how to get the most out of your HELOC

There's no investment quite like a home. For many, it's an asset that can bolster wealth, expand opportunities and become a source of profit.

Will Utah be an NHL destination market? Players think so

It's no secret that the Utah Jazz have struggled to attract marquee names. There is a feeling that things will be different for the Utah Hockey Club.

Expelled US lawmaker George Santos sentenced to more than 7 years in prison

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress after a brief and scandal-plagued tenure, has been sentenced to prison for fraud and identity theft.

'Irate' Lyft passenger arrested after grabbing steering wheel, police say

A woman in southern Utah who apparently didn't like the route her ride-share driver was taking was arrested Thursday for allegedly grabbing his steering wheel from the back seat.

Motorist who allegedly injured 2 UTA workers in crash arrested, jailed

A motorist who allegedly injured two UTA workers in a crash in Murray has been arrested and jailed on suspicion of fleeing the scene of an accident.

More than 100,000 pay respects to Pope Francis in final hours of lying in state

More than 100,000 mourners filed into St. Peter's Basilica on Friday to pay their respects to Pope Francis, viewing his open coffin in the final visiting hours ahead of his funeral on Saturday.

Jury finds man who killed Eagle Mountain boys guilty of murder

Jurors found Kent Cody Barlow guilty of murder after about nine hours of deliberation on Friday. He caused a crash almost three years ago that killed two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.

Principal won't face obstruction charges in case of teacher accused of sexually abusing students

An Eagle Mountain principal won't face charges despite an obstructing justice investigation tied to a teacher who fled to Brazil before being charged with sexually abusing students.

Texas city moves ahead with Latter-day Saint temple, but with conditions

A commission vote unanimously approved the temple, but attached another condition: The church must change the name to the Fairview Texas Temple.

Neighbors express concern about planned traffic light move on State Street in Sandy

Neighbors raised concerns Wednesday evening as project managers from the Utah Department of Transportation held a public hearing on a plan to move a State Street traffic light.

Tradition meets transformation in Utah Opera's production of 'Madame Butterfly'

The passionate melodies Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" are poised to captivate Utah audiences once again, but this time with a bold new vision.

Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted in an interview published Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place, the latest in a series of conflicting signals over what progress was being made to de-escalate a trade war threatening to sap global growth.

Brothers arrested, accused of shooting into large crowd

Two brothers have been arrested and accused of firing guns into a large crowd during a fight.

Fraudsters impersonate Utah landowners to sell property out from under them

Someone nearly sold a Sandy couple's horse property out from under them. Turns out, they were hit with an elaborate scheme the FBI has recently warned about.

'It is the year of Lisa': Salt Lake Chamber presents Lisa Eccles the Giant in our City award

The Salt Lake Chamber presented its 2025 Giant in our City award to Lisa Eccles, president and chief operating officer of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation.

Utah charter school director faces federal child sex abuse images charge

The director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been charged in federal court with possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.

Sales of existing homes in the US fell in March

Sales of existing homes in the United States fell 5.9% in March, the biggest monthly decline in more than two years.

What to do when a store going under refuses to take gift cards

For many folks, gift cards are the go-to gift. They're generally welcome for most any occasion, plus they hold their value. Well, so thought a Kaysville woman until the now bankrupt crafts retailer Joann refused to honor her gift cards.

Why owning a home is better than renting

When it comes to building wealth, owning a home isn't just a dream — it's a game-changer. A 2024 study reveals that the median net worth of U.S. homeowners is a jaw-dropping $400,000, compared to just $10,400 for renters.

Ozempic copies restricted after US judge denies injunction

A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to keep making copies of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy while a legal challenge over drug shortages unfolds, court records show.

83 felony charges filed against Kearns man accused of sexually abusing children

Police say a former Boy Scout leader groomed some of his multiple victims over the past 30-plus years into performing sexual acts.

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty as prosecutors seek death penalty

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal charges of gunning down health insurance executive Brian Thompson, a day after prosecutors formally stated their intent to seek the death penalty.

The 156 dogs removed from an Ogden house are starting to find new homes

The 156 dogs removed from an Ogden house are starting to find new homes, and some of them are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Utah.