Retirement home hosts heartwarming Mother's Day fashion show

The residents at Legacy Retirement have walked down the catwalk in style for 36 years. They gathered as a community for Mother's Day to show off some new outfits.

Male cub of Grizzly 399 killed in vehicle collision

Grizzly 1058, a 5-year-old male cub of famed Grizzly 399, was hit by a vehicle and has died, Grand Teton National Park announced this week.

Signature verification for collective bargaining referendum is complete

Vote Utah announced Thursday that signature verification for the HB267 referendum had been completed by state elections officials.

Utah exported more than $18B in goods last year. Here's how leaders are thinking about tariffs

Utah exported over $18 billion in goods in 2024, supporting 70,000 jobs, according to a new economic report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Why these Utah legislators traveled to Washington to address key Western issues

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz and House Majority Assistant Whip Casey Snider were among a contingent of Utah lawmakers who were in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to discuss important issues to the state and elsewhere in the West.

Duchesne County man not competent for trial on charges for killing his wife

A Duchesne County man will be receiving treatment after a judge found he is not competent to stand trial. He is charged with murdering his wife in September 2023.

New York man charged after nearly 70 live cats and two dozen dead kittens are found in his home

A suburban New York man has been charged with animal cruelty after authorities say they found nearly 100 cats in his home, including about two dozen dead kittens in a freezer.

'Sanctuary for our community': Sandy opens revitalized wetland park

Sandy dedicated a new wetland park area on Thursday, relocating the habitat away from the city's urban core to preserve waterfowl and other wildlife.

Man killed in Sandy motorcycle crash

A man died Thursday after his motorcycle was hit by a vehicle on State Street in Sandy.

40-year-old Utah sales exec taking swing at bare-knuckle boxing in home state

Dan Gardner, an executive with Orem-based supplement provider Bucked Up, will make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) debut Saturday at the Maverik Center.

Man charged with assault after pursuit near Lake Powell ends in gunfire

A man has been federally charged after he allegedly rammed his truck into a patrol vehicle on U.S. 89 in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area over the weekend.

Feds adjust Utah's water outlook after warm, dry April affects spring snowmelt

April didn't provide Utah with many favors after an already complicated snowpack collection season.

Republicans advance bill to formally rename 'Gulf of America'

The House advanced a proposal to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in all federal documents, marking the first of President Donald Trump's executive orders to be voted on by Congress.

3A, 4A girls golf: Juan Diego, Crimson Cliffs claim inaugural titles

Providence Hall's Paige Anae held off Morgan's Jane Poll in a playoff for medalist honors, and Juan Diego edged the Trojans by one stroke to claim their first 3A girls golf state title Thursday at Lakeside golf course in West Bountiful.

Navigating auto tariffs: What they mean for your next car purchase

In April, President Donald Trump's auto tariffs went into effect, putting a hefty 25% tax on vehicles coming into the U.S. New and used car markets could see a significant change in price and buyer behavior.

West Valley mother accused of trying to kill her young son

A West Valley woman was charged with attempted murder after her 7-year-old son was found seeking help from neighbors.

Colorful new art piece to be installed Pioneer Park as SLC eyes major makeover

Salt Lake City Arts Council officials unveiled a new public art piece design for Pioneer Park next year, reflecting the neighborhood's diverse history.

Have You Seen This? Double rainbow touches down on both sides

An Illinois woman's video shows off a beautiful double rainbow anchored on both sides, that appears to land on her house.

US plans to spend billions to update air-traffic control system

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled a plan on Thursday to modernize the aging U.S. air traffic control system at a cost of tens of billions of dollars.

Driver arrested for crashes with pedestrians in Salt Lake now linked to Summit County case

A man accused of intentionally hitting five female pedestrians in Salt Lake County is now being linked to a similar incident in Summit County.

He was killed in a road-rage shooting. AI allowed him to deliver his own victim impact statement

In what's believed to be a first in U.S. courts, a family used artificial intelligence to create a video using a dead man's likeness to give him a voice in a victim impact statement.

Catholic leaders in Utah express joy in the election of a new pope

Bishop Oscar Solis spoke to the media at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Thursday, following the election of a new pope, Leo XIV.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow revocation of migrants' legal status

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to intervene in its bid to revoke the temporary legal status granted by his predecessor Joe Biden to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States.

Utah Public Radio reacts to potential federal funding cuts to public media

A recent White House executive order calls for an end to federal funding of public media. It could impact PBS and NPR programming and journalism across Utah.

Republicans draw lines in the sand, putting Trump's tax package at risk

Congressional Republicans agree that spending cuts are necessary — but identifying where to make those cuts is proving to be a difficult task.

Utah's elderly and young people need to buckle up, UHP says

While Utah's seat belt usage is in the 90th percentile, the state's worst violators are elderly drivers and young passengers, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Best side-by-side trails near Fillmore, Nephi and Cedar City

Whether you're a seasoned rider seeking a challenge or a beginner looking for a scenic ride, Utah has side-by-side trails for everyone.

The Division of Outdoor Recreation has a dream goal, starts with life jacket safety

As weather warms up and Memorial Day approaches, state officials have issued this reminder: "Wear a life jacket."

The importance of swimming pools: Cox emphasizes community amid homelessness, drug crisis

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and author Sam Quinones discussed ways to fight homelessness, crime and the ongoing drug crisis in Utah and the U.S.

What Trump's former secretary of state says about his tariff plans

Longtime public servant and former Congressman Mike Pompeo spoke about President Donald Trump's tariff plans at a trade summit in Utah on Wednesday.

More older Americans worry Social Security won't be there for them, a poll finds

An increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren't confident the Social Security benefits will be available to them, a poll shows.

US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along, though risks are mounting from tariffs.

Bill Gates to give away fortune by 2045, $200B for world's poorest

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away almost his entire personal wealth in the next two decades and said the world's poorest would receive some $200 billion via his foundation.

No pension? No problem! A secret to lifelong retirement income

There's good news, even if you don't have a pension. You can transform a portion of your retirement savings into a life-long income stream that behaves a lot like your own personal pension.

Trump, Starmer hail limited US-UK trade deal, but 10% duties remain

U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday announced a limited bilateral trade agreement, the first of dozens of such deals Trump says he expects to land in coming weeks.

Prevost surprises as first US pope, takes name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a long-time missionary in Latin America, was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first U.S. pope and taking the name Leo XIV.

1 dead after car collides with a train in Salt Lake City

One person was killed after a car collided with a train in Salt Lake City Thursday morning.

Utah Democrats launch campaign to recruit more party candidates in local elections

The Utah Democratic Party has kicked off a statewide campaign with the goal of recruiting hundreds of Democratic candidates to run for local office in Utah.