People are spending less on individual gifts but chipping in more for group gifts

With the cost of nearly everything going up over the past few years, people have been cutting back on their gift giving as individuals. But they're chipping in more money toward group gifts.

School resource officer gives new bike to West Jordan student in need

Kindness and caring helped a student in need. Because a school resource officer stepped in, a student at West Jordan High School now has a safe and reliable way to get to class.

Nearly 7,000 Utah students could lose access to after-school and summer programs

The only dedicated federal funding source for after-school and summer learning programs is slated for elimination in the Department of Education's 2026 budget request.

Trump administration to international student visa applicants: Make social media profiles public

Following a recent halt, the State Department will resume new visa interviews for foreign students — but with enhanced vetting.

Vineyard failed to report 'substantial' transactions, state auditor finds

The State Auditor's Office released a report Thursday, detailing Vineyard's failure to report "substantial" transactions, totaling more than $35 million in the last four years.

Utah loses $7.8M in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access

The Beehive State lost $7.8 million in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access, and other federal changes have leaders scrambling to secure funding.

Ogden seeks developers to rehab 'endangered' Union Stock Exchange building

Ogden officials are seeking developers to rehab the old Union Stock Exchange building, one of the "most endangered" structures in Utah.

How this new housing project in Salt Lake City seeks to address homelessness

A new deeply affordable housing project won't be quite as big as all the other developments being constructed in Salt Lake City, but project leaders believe its impact could be just as large.

Are Trump's tariffs keeping Utahns from making big purchases? Here's what a new poll found

Nearly half of Utahns won't make a major purchase like buying a home this year due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll found.

Opponents of public labor union law score enough signatures to put issue on ballot

Opponents of a new law that bans public sector collective bargaining scored a win on Saturday as Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson confirmed they gathered enough signatures to get the issue on the ballot.

More evacuations advised as southern Utah blaze continues to burn amid windy conditions

A wildfire in southern Utah is continuing to spread, destroying more homes in its wake.

'The Chosen' swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ

In the south of Italy, Matera is known as the "City of Stones" for its architecture. For the next season of "The Chosen," it will be known as ancient Jerusalem.

What Utah's water situation looks like as drought spreads to start summer

Early monsoonal moisture has helped ease the severity of drought conditions across southern Utah, but a shift in moisture patterns has also left all parts of the state "abnormally dry."