'I have home-court advantage': BYU chef to compete in national cook-off in Salt Lake City

After cooking the same meal more than 40 times, Brigham Young University sous Chef Ruth Dubon is "confident" she has mastered her dish.

Latest 2 defensive commitments has BYU knocking on door of top-25 recruiting class

About one hour and 187 miles apart, BYU added a pair of high-end defensive commitments to push the Cougars' recruiting class of 2026 into the 247Sports' top 25.

'This is a murder story': Warrants detail items, note found in home where mother, son were killed

Newly unsealed search warrants offer previously undisclosed details about the killings of a Saratoga Springs mother and her 8-year-old son at their home in March.

Family home to be demolished after damage from 9th Street Fire in Ogden

The 9th Street Fire broke out early Sunday, and firefighters said it appeared the fire had been started by fireworks set in an area where it was illegal.

Heroic actions help Herriman dodge disaster in massive weekend fire and explosion

Herriman dodged a lot of disaster from a massive fire and explosion over the weekend, according to new details.

Blackfoot woman starts group to help women connect in person and build friendships

A desire to help local women connect face-to-face inspired Brenda K. Baker to create a new social group focused on building personal friendships beyond social media.

Have You Seen This? Why not to bring grandma wedding dress shopping

A bride-to-be brings her future mother-in-law and grandmother wedding dress shopping at Kelienfeld's in Atlanta. The older women want covered, more conservative looks. Bride, not so much.

Utah-based Awardco earns valuation over $1B in latest funding round

Lindon-based Awardco, an employee recognition and rewards platform, has announced a $165 million Series B funding round with a valuation over $1 billion.

Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, and there's no 'client list,' Justice Department says

After months of touting the impending release of new information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a "client list" or was murdered.

Where will BYU turn after losing 2 of top 3 receivers?

The Cougars lost Darius Lassiter to the NFL after a late push to bring the graduated receiver back for a fifth season and Keelan Marion to the transfer portal and Miami.

Schumer wants probe of National Weather Service response in Texas

The Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather Service affected the forecasting agency's response to catastrophic and deadly flooding in Central Texas.

Possible sighting of man wanted in the deaths of his 3 daughters prompts search in Idaho

Federal authorities in Idaho are following up on a possible sighting over the weekend of a Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters.

More leadership changes coming for Salt Lake police

Salt Lake City's new police chief has announced more changes coming to the police department following a larger shakeup at the top earlier this year.

Provo couple charged in alleged abuse of young daughter

A Provo couple accused of severely abusing their 9-year-old daughter over the past four years — including alleged punching, stomping and stabbing of the girl — are now facing criminal charges.

Wegovy and Zepbound prices fall, but access to the obesity drugs still isn't guaranteed

Prices are falling for the popular obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound, but steady access to the drugs remains challenging.

Attorneys for death row inmate Ralph Menzies claim more mental deterioration before key hearing

Attorneys for the death row inmate have filed another petition asking the court to evaluate his competency, saying his health has again deteriorated and he shouldn't be executed.

Provo man posed as teen to solicit explicit photos of teen girls, charges say

A Provo man who police say posed online as a teen boy to solicit explicit photos from teen girls is now facing more than two dozen criminal charges.

Lori Vallow Daybell says in jailhouse interview that she never hurt anyone and will be freed

The convicted killer spoke with EastIdahoNews.com on her 52nd birthday during a 40-minute interview at the Estrella Jail in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Why you don't need to worry about timed entry at Arches National Park until late August

Timed-entry is going on summer vacation at Arches National Park.

Ogden fireworks blaze severely damages home, torches 3-5 acres of land

A fire early Sunday, believed to be caused by fireworks, severely damaged a home and torched 3 to 5 acres of open land, officials say.

Utah is the nation's top performer, but voters deeply divided about the US economy

A new Deseret News poll found Utah voters are mixed on local versus national fiscal health.

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea in letters to leaders

President Donald Trump said on Monday the U.S. would impose a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1 as he unveiled the first two of what he has said will be a wave of letters to trading partners outlining the new levies they face.

3 surprising ways to reverse insulin resistance and obesity — No. 3 is the craziest!

How likely is it that you have insulin resistance? "Pretty likely ,and getting more likely all the time," says Dr. Whit Roberts, D.C. of Health Utah.

Unusual bee attack in French town leaves 24 injured, 3 critically

An unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac left 24 people injured, including three in critical condition, according to local authorities.

Australian mushroom cook is convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington lunch

Australian woman Erin Patterson was found guilty Monday of murdering three of her estranged husband's relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.

Donny Osmond dines in Vegas — and dishes on relationship with brothers

"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal takes Donny Osmond under his wing in the newest season of the Netflix show "Somebody Feed Phil."

Patrick Kinahan: Follow the money in picking a Big 12 football winner

Silly as it is to forego an opportunity to grab a free slice of national publicity, the Big 12 decision to skip releasing an official preseason football ranking does not prevent a slew of other forthcoming polls.

'Everyone, get out': The story of Herriman explosion told by employees inside

Witnesses described feeling a powerful blast, as some returned Sunday to survey the damage at a strip mall where a crash, fire and explosion took place Saturday in Herriman.

Body found after man drowns at Huntington State Park, sheriff says

Search crews have found the body of a man believed to have drowned at Huntington State Park on Sunday, according to deputies.

2 arrested after weekend fatal fight in Taylorsville

Two drunken men asked to leave a Taylorsville residence were arrested Saturday after beating a man and then running him over, killing him, police say.

The Jazz trade John Collins as part of a 3-team deal

Utah is sending Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team trade that will land them Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a future second-round pick from the Miami Heat, according to ESPN.

Las Vegas man charged with auto homicide in Utah ATV death of 7-year-old

A Las Vegas man was charged Monday with DUI and automobile homicide after allegedly crashing an ATV in southern Utah and killing a 7-year-old passenger.

In Utah, tipping fatigue has bottomed out. Is it time for an intervention?

Utah is the stingiest state in the country when it comes to tipping.

Provo cancels 'Dirtylicious Dance Fitness' class, says it doesn't align with city values

For three years, many attended Dirtylicious Dance Fitness classes in Provo. But the city suddenly canceled the class, saying it doesn't meet city values.

Utah brothers design a pillow for better sleep: Adjustability is essential

Utah brothers, Peter and Mark, created a pillow that is fully adjustable. It's like building your own pillow from the ground up.

Truck driver killed in crash on I-70 in Grand County

A truck driver was killed when two semitrucks collided on eastbound I-70 in Grand County Sunday evening, troopers said.

Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as rescue teams continued the massive search for missing people.

Latino population still motoring Utah's population growth, as in rest of the nation

The Latino population motored Utah's growth between 2023 and 2024, paralleling the trend across the country, according to new Census Bureau estimates.