Tears and laughter: Community celebrates colorful life of Utah designer killed at No Kings rally

Family, friends, colleagues and longtime peers in the fashion industry of Arthur Folasa "Afa" Ah Loo celebrated his life on Friday at a memorial service.

Prosecutors will not seek death penalty for two suspects accused of 2021 Idaho murder

Two suspects in a 2021 home invasion murder will not be facing the death penalty after being indicted by a grand jury Friday.

Idaho judge rejects Bryan Kohberger's request to delay murder trial in college student stabbings

An Idaho judge said Thursday he won't postpone the quadruple murder trial of a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students.

This Salt Lake City park was once closed over its issues. Now it's getting new life

A Salt Lake City park once closed over many issues a few years ago got the first of two major upgrades on Friday.

Saturday's special needs rodeo a time to celebrate inclusive events in Tooele County

Tooele County is hosting its fourth rodeo for young people with special needs this weekend. The event continues to grow in participation and spectators.

Travel spotlight: The natural wonders of Slovenia

If you like pristine places, you'll love Slovenia. And if you're a budget traveler like me, you're in luck, because this country is a surprisingly affordable vacation destination.

Home destroyed by human-caused wildfire in Duchesne County, officials say

A new wildfire has destroyed a home in Duchesne County on Friday evening, firefighters said.

Ute Tribe member arrested after Vernal man dies from arrow to the neck

One man is dead and another in custody following a murder investigation on the Uinta and Ouray Indian Reservation. The victim died after an arrow impaled his neck.

American Fork man has final wish granted following years-long battle with cancer

Tanner Martin was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 25. On June 25, 2025, Martin passed away, leaving behind his wife, newborn daughter and millions who celebrated his last stage of life with him.

Convenience store robber sentenced to almost 5 years in prison

A man who committed a string of robberies at 7-Elevens in Salt Lake County was sentenced to almost five years in prison.

Utah Mammoth 'take a swing' with Caleb Desnoyers at No. 4 in NHL draft

The Utah Mammoth selected Caleb Desnoyers at No. 4 in the NHL draft.

BYU QB Jake Retzlaff responds to civil lawsuit, claiming encounter was consensual

Jake Retzlaff filed a response Friday to a civil lawsuit by a Salt Lake woman who accused Retzlaff of sexual assault last month.

US Supreme Court preserves key element of Obamacare preventive care

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday preserved a key element of the Obamacare law that helps guarantee that health insurers cover preventive care such as cancer screenings and HIV prevention medication at no cost to patients.

Utah health officials report 2 new cases of measles; statewide total now 7

There are now seven reported cases of measles across Utah after state health officials reported two new cases on Friday.

Prices still inching upward while Americans cut back on spending

A key inflation gauge moved higher in May in the latest sign that prices remain stubbornly elevated while Americans cut back on their spending.

2 hospitalized, traffic impacted after rollover on I-80 near Utah-Wyoming border

Two people were hospitalized and traffic was significantly impacted following a two-vehicle crash on I-80 near the Utah-Wyoming border Friday.

Murder suspect Kouri Richins faces 26 new felony charges

Prosecutors say Kouri Richins was on the brink of "total financial collapse" when she killed her husband for financial gain. She was charged Friday with 26 new felonies.

'They can run 40 miles an hour': Antelope Island urges safety around bison

Antelope Island officials urge safety around bison this summer.

Orem Toyota launches sales event with $15,000 in cash prizes

Kicking off June 26, Orem Toyota at at 1400 Sandhill Road is hosting its first-ever Red Tag Sales Event, running through the end of July.

Salt Lake firefighters and Red Cross demonstrate fireworks dangers and share safety tips

Local first responders are issuing a warning about fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July and how to handle them safely — or if you should handle them at all.

West Jordan baby suffered 21 broken bones during first month of her life, charges say

A West Jordan father was charged Friday with 21 counts of aggravated child abuse, accused of causing 21 broken bones to his 1-month-old daughter. The mother is listed as a co-defendant.

The GOP is having a bromance. Will it hurt the party in the long term?

Trump's recently fractured relationship with Elon Musk has been described as a "bromance," but it can also be said the GOP is having one on a larger scale, given the influx of young males to the party in recent years.

St. George man gets 25 years in prison for 'blatant' displays of child sex abuse material

A St. George man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in federal prison. Prosecutors say his "vast" collection of child sex abuse material was blatantly displayed throughout his house.

Salt Lake police used reasonable force in arrest that resulted in broken leg, amputation, DA says

Two Salt Lake police officers were found to have used reasonable force when they arrested a woman in 2023, resulting in her leg being broken and eventually amputated.

UHP identifies motorcyclist killed in Friday crash on I-84 in Morgan County

Troopers have identified a South Ogden man as the person killed in a motorcycle crash Friday on I-84 in Morgan County.

Cox asks Utahns to pray for rain, as fire restrictions expand in Utah amid drought

Gov. Spencer Cox is again calling on Utahns to pray for rain, as drought conditions worsen across the state and "wildfire risks escalate."

Manhunt leads to high-speed crash in Salt Lake City

A manhunt early Friday in Salt Lake City led to a crash and three people being taken to the hospital with varying degrees of injury.

Utah retains title as youngest in the nation, but it's also one of the fastest-aging states

Utah remains the youngest state in the nation by a wide margin, but it's still experiencing the same aging trends impacting other states.

US Supreme Court backs Texas online porn age-check law

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday against challengers to a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of users in an effort to protect minors after the adult entertainment industry argued that the measure violates the free speech rights of adults.

US Supreme Court lets parents opt kids out of classes with LGBT storybooks

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday in favor of Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland who sued to keep their elementary school children out of certain classes when storybooks with LGBT characters are read in a high-profile case involving the intersection of religion and LGBTQ+ rights.

Microsoft is retiring the infamous 'blue screen of death'

The dreaded "blue screen of death" that has tormented millions of Windows users for decades is being put to rest.

Vernal woman, 70, arrested after spreading white powder at senior center, police say

Police say a 70-year-old woman spread white powder at a Vernal senior center and posted a note claiming it was anthrax. She was arrested in bed playing "Hurt" by Johnny Cash.

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

A divided Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision left unclear the fate of President Donald Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship.

Utah vs. BYU in the rev-share era: How a shifting NIL marketplace could impact the rivalry

If pay-for-play comes to an end, BYU's billionaire donors will have limited impact.

A new love of life for Utah man after hernia repair

Kevin Hicks has a story to tell: a story of rediscovering one's self, especially after having a hernia repair and a kidney transplant.

Cedar Hills Fire prompts warning about illegal firework use

Firefighters and city officials said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances behind a Wednesday fire in Cedar Hills that led to the evacuation of roughly 100 people.

Men encouraged to be proactive about their health with regular screenings

Intermountain Health experts are reminding men to be proactive about their health by getting their annual checkups, regular screenings, and vaccinations, in partnership with their primary care provider.

Salt Lake man accused of drugging, assaulting woman; police fear additional victims

Salt Lake police say a man arrested and accused of drugging and then sexually assaulting a woman is being investigated for similar incidents involving other women.

Magna man admits to shooting, killing man walking with his ex-girlfriend

Esteban Roberto Galvez pleaded guilty to murder, admitting to killing his ex-girlfriend's cousin whom she was walking with in 2023 in West Valley City.

Judge rejects mental health defense for man who lured runaway teens to southern Utah hotel

An Arizona man accused of luring two girls to a Hurricane, Washington County, hotel last spring won't be going home anytime soon after he was sentenced in 5th District Court on June 19.

University of Utah professors working with NASA to get fire crews real-time information

With active fires continuing to threaten land and structures throughout Utah, preventing them is top of mind for a research team at the University of Utah.