Cox picks lawyer who worked under Sean Reyes, Derek Brown to lead new public records office

Gov. Spencer Cox appointed Lonny Pehrson, an employee of the Utah Attorney General's Office under Sean Reyes and Derek Brown, as the first director of the newly created Government Records Office.

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to halt a judicial order blocking mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies.

Man dies after falling off train headed to Utah, deputies say

A Louisiana man who jumped onto a train heading to Utah died after falling off it early Monday, Nevada authorities say.

'You won't see that this year': Austin Ainge talks tanking, how he plans to build Jazz into contender

On Monday, one thing became clear: change has arrived in Utah.

'Don't take time for granted': 19-year-old Bountiful man loses his battle with cancer

Roman Groves was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer during his senior year in high school, and doctors gave him just weeks to live. He died Monday.

Anti-LGBTQ flyers, posters found in 2 Cache Valley towns

Law enforcement is investigating suspicious posters and flyers with similar anti-LGBTQ messages left in front of people's homes in Providence and North Logan.

Weekend rollover leaves 1 man dead and another in critical condition in Washington County

One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a side-by-side crash on Cottonwood Springs Road in Washington County Saturday evening.

Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says judge

A federal judge on Monday said the administration of President Donald Trump likely broke the law by stripping 50,000 transportation security officers of the ability to unionize and bargain over their working conditions.

Have You Seen This? Look at lil' Judge Judy!

A "Have You Seen This?" for those Judge Judy fans out there.

Mormon crickets invade parts of east Idaho. Here's how you can stay safe on the road

Motorists traveling through rural parts of Idaho may be in for a surprising and slippery sight this season, with swarms of crickets blanketing the roads.

Trial delayed as Lori Vallow Daybell shows up in wheelchair, says she's too sick to pick jury

Jury selection in Lori Vallow Daybell's conspiracy to commit murder trial was put on hold Monday after she showed up in a wheelchair and said she was too sick to remain in court.

Utah football: Previewing the 2025 schedule with a look at Wyoming, Texas Tech

It'll still be early enough in the season that not all is lost if there are problems, but enough on tape to reinforce a strong start.

Majority of Utah law enforcement have not complied with sexual assault data collection law

A majority of Utah law enforcement agencies have not complied with a new law requiring them to provide sexual assault data to the state.

Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden

A senior official in the Justice Department told staff on Monday he has been directed to investigate clemency granted by Democrat Joe Biden in the waning days of his presidency.

GOP lawmaker threatens 'significant legislation' after Mammoth, Jazz celebrate Pride month

Utah Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, threatened "significant legislation" after Utah sports teams posted celebratory messages about Pride month.

'King of the Hill' voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series "King of the Hill," was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.

Church President Russell M. Nelson to dedicate Syracuse temple Sunday

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday.

Taylorsville woman faces 104 felony charges accusing her of stealing rental payments

A woman who was supposed to be collecting rent payments for her business is facing criminal charges accusing her of pocketing nearly $100,000.

Democratic chair admits party struggles to talk to religious voters. Here's what he hopes to do

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said he believes Utah will one day be blue — despite his party's struggle to win any statewide elections in Utah.

What we know about the man who allegedly firebombed a pro-Israel event in Boulder

Police have arrested a suspect in the Boulder, Colorado attack of an event held by a group advocating for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

This 'Jeopardy!' clue about a historic building in Utah stumped all 3 players

A recent game of "Jeopardy!" tested players' knowledge of religious structures throughout the world.

Russia and Ukraine reach deal on new POW swap and handover of bodies

Russia and Ukraine said they had agreed at peace talks on Monday to exchange more prisoners of war and return the bodies of 12,000 dead soldiers.

Washington County inmate sentenced to federal prison for $7.9M bank fraud scheme

A man who admittedly ran a treasury check fraud scheme that netted millions, including from banks in Utah, will be spending the next several years in federal prison for his crimes.

US Supreme Court won't review assault weapon, high-capacity magazine bans

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge to the legality of state restrictions on assault-style rifles and large-capacity ammunition magazines, passing up for now cases that offered the justices a chance to further expand gun rights.

From stage 4 cancer to soccer star: Ruby's story of hope

When Ruby Thackeray was just a toddler, her parents received devastating news: she had stage 4 melanoma. The odds of survival were in the single digits. Ruby is thriving after personalized treatment.

Huge eruption on Italy's Mount Etna leaves tourists fleeing volcano

A massive eruption occurred at Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily, producing a plume of high-temperature gases, ash and rock "several kilometers high," authorities said on Monday.

Ogden family home-turned-war museum in need of expensive repairs

A home constructed in 1907 was turned into something of a personal family museum. It now needs some expensive repairs.

Jazz hire Austin Ainge as president of basketball operations

Ainge follows his father Danny Ainge to Utah after 17 years with the Boston Celtics organization, where he was most recently the team's assistant general manager.

Photo gallery: Provo River Race

A group of whitewater kayakers gathered near Bridal Veil Valls in Provo Canyon Saturday morning to do battle with a section of the Class III–IV waters of the Provo River, and race each other.

'The nutritional villain': BYU study says drinking sugar poses higher risk for diabetes than eating it

A study from Brigham Young University researchers found that consuming sugary drinks leads to a greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and some forms of dietary sugar actually decrease the risk.

Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

23andMe founder aims to restart auction with major corporate backing

The founder of 23andMe, Anne Wojcicki, has asked a judge to reopen an auction for the genetic testing company, saying she has the support of a Fortune 500 company with a current market capitalization of more than $400 billion.

Motorcyclist, 67, killed in hit-and-run collision in Salt Lake City

A motorcyclist was killed after a driver ran a stop sign in Salt Lake City Sunday night, police said.

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd in Boulder, Colorado.

$25,000 to United Way of Northern Utah will help increase awareness of agency

D.L. Evans Bank in southern Idaho recently donated $25,000 to the United Way of Northern Utah and gave over $60,000 to Wasatch Homeless Health Care, Inc., in Salt Lake City.