Driver at 'high rate of speed' swerves to avoid spike strips, dies in crash, UHP says

A driver crashed and died Tuesday night after swerving to avoid spike strips set by troopers who were trying to stop the driver due to speed, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Special Olympics Torch Run unites athletes, law enforcement across Utah

The Special Olympics torch is making its way through Utah right now, ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City.

Utah advocates worry about potential Medicaid cuts' impact on kids

As Republicans in the U.S. House propose steep cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years, advocates in Utah say they're worried children will lose access to medical care.

Trump selects $175B Golden Dome defense shield design, appoints leader

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had selected a design for the $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense shield and named a Space Force general to head the ambitious program aimed at blocking threats from China and Russia.

'A really hard time': Many in Utah's Venezuelan community nervous after court decision

Many in Utah's Venezuelan community are nervous after the Supreme Court decision upholding the Trump administration's determination to strip some 350,000 Venezuelans of temporary protected status.

Biden had not received prostate cancer screening since 2014, spokesperson says

Former President Joe Biden had not received a test for prostate cancer, known as a PSA, for more than a decade before he was diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease last week, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Firefighter's bar in Herriman hosts discussion on first responder trauma

The experiences of first responders can lead to depression, anxiety and trauma. One Utah firefighter hopes to tackle it through community discussions hosted at his new bar in Herriman.

Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard

Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.

House fire displaces family in Washington County

A structure fire reported in Washington County early Tuesday prompted a multiagency response to fight the quickly spreading blaze.

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Passengers on Southwest Airlines flights will soon be required to keep their portable chargers in plain sight while using them because of concerns about the growing number of lithium battery fires.

What will happen to your genetic data after 23andMe sale?

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has said it will preserve the privacy of 23andMe's genetic data after it acquires the DNA testing company.

Audit finds several safety code violations with new and renovated K-12 schools

A legislative audit found "consistent problems" of compliance with building codes in several newly constructed and renovated public schools.

Man charged in West Valley home robbery, sex assault may have ties to Venezuelan gang

A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.

Utah could be in for another hot summer, but will it also be wet or dry?

Utah could be in for another scorching summer, but long-range outlooks offer hope for a productive monsoon season.

Marco Rubio says Church of Jesus Christ will 'absolutely' be part of talks about fixing foreign aid

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday the State Department will look to charitable religious organizations like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as it seeks to adjust foreign aid programs.

2 face criminal charges tied to missing and 'endangered' Utah teen

Two men, one from Florida and one from Texas, face multiple criminal charges tied to the disappearance of a 15-year-old Utah girl.

Have You Seen This? Is Utah coming for all Arizona pro sports teams now?

The sale of the Arizona Coyotes to Ryan and Ashley Smith has left some deep scars for NHL fans in the state of Arizona.

Utah to offer loans to agricultural producers as drought lingers over the state

Many Utah agricultural producers now have access to a new resource that might help them deal with the state's ongoing drought conditions.

Do you know where your beef comes from?

Utahns who prefer their beef come from a local source will find fresh, direct-to-butcher meat from Bar-W Beef.

George Wendt, who played a beloved barfly on 'Cheers' and found a home onstage, dies at 76

George Wendt, an actor with an Everyman charm who played the affable, beer-loving barfly Norm on the hit 1980s TV comedy "Cheers" and later crafted a stage career, has died. He was 76.

Trump struggles to convince Republican holdouts in Congress visit to push tax bill

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pressed his fellow Republicans in the U.S. Congress to unite behind a sweeping tax-cut bill, but apparently failed to convince a handful of holdouts who could still block a package that encompasses much of his domestic agenda.

Good Samaritan helps driver after car plows into power poles, flips in Layton

Sheldon Williams went out Monday afternoon to get his son a shake at Jack in the Box when the duo heard a huge noise. Williams ran over to see if he could help.

The new Interior secretary is from the West. Here's what his leadership could mean

As the newly sworn-in Interior secretary, Doug Burgum ascends to the Cabinet at a time when America, and the West, seem poised for massive transformation.

4 Roy police officers on leave pending sexual assault investigation

A call for a "medical emergency" at Snowbird has turned into a sexual assault investigation involving four Roy police officers who are now on leave.

Uinta Triangle: Investigation of Australian hiker's 2011 disappearance in Utah's backcountry

Most people who go missing in the Uinta Mountains emerge, eventually, alive or dead. A smaller number are never found.

Human remains found in Kane County linked to St. George woman

A hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain that were later confirmed to belong to Courtney Lynne Townsend.

Amazing international cuisine you can find in Utah Valley

Some of the best restaurants in Utah County are serving up incredible global fare.

Charges filed against West Jordan man accused of attacking wife with sledgehammer

Police say officers showed great restraint by not shooting after a West Jordan man pointed a gun at them. The 76-year-old allegedly attacked his wife with a sledgehammer.

Funding cuts for school meals come at same time as call for healthier food

The Trump administration's mixed messages on school meals create a challenge for those involved with school nutrition programs, one school district nutrition program manager says.

Patrick Kinahan: With Utah or Cleveland, Mitchell's season again ends in bitter fashion

Another early exit in the playoffs for Donovan Mitchell and his team is making a Hall of Fame center look clairvoyant.

Hawaii is beautiful, but it costs a lot to keep the lights on — especially compared to Utah

A new study has revealed just how much your location impacts your energy costs.

West Valley father charged with beating teenage son for years

A West Valley man is facing multiple charges of child abuse accusing him of punching and using boards and broomsticks to beat his son for years.

Why saving for a down payment on Salt Lake City home can take decades

New data shared with the KSL Investigators finds that the typical Salt Lake City household would need 23.7 years to save for a down payment on a median-priced home.

American Fork man arrested in FBI child exploitation sting

A Utah County man was arrested in an FBI sting Monday after agents say he thought he had arranged to meet up with a father to sexually abuse his two young children.

Successful T-cell therapy for hematologic cancers now available in St. George

Cancer patients living in southern Utah and nearby states now have a facility offering a highly specialized treatment much closer to home.

Transportation Department expected to declare Biden fuel economy rules exceeded authority

The Transportation Department is expected to declare that fuel economy rules issued under then-President Joe Biden exceeded the government's legal authority by including electric vehicles in setting the rules, automaker officials said Monday.

Building new connections between gut health and wellness

Many Americans have started to realize just how important gut health is to their overall physical and mental well-being. And their search for products and treatments to promote a healthy gut has taken off.

Utah Gov. Cox's one piece of advice for Trump to be 'more successful'

One lesson from the Beehive State could help President Donald Trump accomplish more of what he wants to get done, according to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.

Flag honoring Utah man killed in action is getting repaired, replaced

A giant U.S. flag flown in North Ogden each year is undergoing some big changes after it was damaged by wind and rain last year.

'Dilbert' cartoon creator says he has same prostate cancer as Joe Biden

The creator of the Dilbert comic strip, which was canceled by most newspapers two years ago over the creator's racist comments, said Monday that he has been diagnosed with the same aggressive prostate cancer as former President Joe Biden.

How has Salt Lake City's east-west divide affected you? The city wants your feedback

Salt Lake City transportation planners are asking for community feedback as they seek solutions to the city's long-standing east-west divide.