Utah County man remembered as a hero after drowning while saving family member

Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Utah County man who died a hero over the weekend while rescuing a loved one at Silver Lake Reservoir.

Tony Hawk's Vert Alert skateboarding competition returns to Salt Lake City

Excitement was in the air as the 2025 Vert Alert, a skateboarding competition put on by sports icon Tony Hawk, began Friday at the Huntsman Center at the University of Utah.

Woman leads Logan officers in chase, strikes officers' cars, causing injuries, police say

Police say a woman hit two police vehicles and injured three officers while she led them on a pursuit in Logan early Friday.

'Barely starting to live': 17-year-old sentenced for shooting, killing his younger stepbrother

A 17-year-old from Duchesne was sentenced on Tuesday to between two and 15 years behind bars after he admitted to shooting and killing his 14-year-old stepbrother.

Man who sent Facebook message about committing a 2013 campus sexual assault pleads guilty

An American extradited from France to face charges that he sexually assaulted a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 has pleaded guilty.

Trump signs stablecoin law as crypto industry aims for mainstream adoption

President Donald Trump on Friday signed the GENIUS Act to create a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a milestone that could pave the way for the digital assets to become mainstream.

5 Utahns plead guilty in $100M fraudulent supplement scheme

Five Utahns and one Washington resident pleaded guilty to various roles in a $100 million scheme involving the sale of fraudulent supplements.

Veteran surge event connects unsheltered veterans to resources and homes

A monthly veteran surge event supports veterans by providing day-of employment, health care and housing opportunities.

Eccles Theater closed for renovations, but there's a new way to view art there

A new art installation aims to keep the Eccles Theater vibrant while it remains closed for renovations.

How a Utah mother of 3 found a home with college soccer's best on championship-level team

Close to a decade and three kids after her collegiate playing career, McKenzie Evans-Tostado started seven of nine matches and scored four goals.

Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10B

President Donald Trump sued The Wall Street Journal Friday for $10 billion in damages after the newspaper reported Thursday that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein a birthday greeting in 2003.

Utah State Railroad Museum gets Western Pacific caboose; Merci Boxcar restoration complete

The Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden has acquired a Western Pacific caboose while restoration of the Merci Boxcar, a post-World War II gift from France, is complete.

Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron went viral, and the internet has been at work since then.

Cox encouraged by Salt Lake City's safety progress, but says 'a lot of work to be done'

Gov. Spencer Cox says he's pleased with the progress Salt Lake City has made since it released a public safety plan, but disagrees the city is working alone on key issues.

Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to use real cane sugar in beverages in US

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in its beverages in the U.S. after his discussions with the company.

Have You Seen This? 'Beep, beep' — Road Runner prank goes viral again, but still not real

A prank that went viral 10 years ago resurfaced on social media last week and, again, went viral.

Hooper mayor holds on to authority after split City Council vote to strip her of power

Hooper Mayor Sheri Bingham will hold onto her powers after a City Council attempt to strip her of her authority failed in a split vote.

Utahn pleads guilty to West Valley killing when he was 17

A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Marcus Garcia in West Valley City.

4 dead in West Jordan house fire being investigated as arson, police say

A fourth person has died from a house fire in West Jordan Friday morning.

Monsoonal storms helping Utah firefighters, but dry conditions in the forecast

Firefighters are taking advantage of help from Mother Nature as they look to quell several wildfires still burning across Utah while they still can.

St. George voters invited to meet mayoral, City Council candidates ahead of primary election

St. George residents will have two opportunities next week to meet and greet candidates running for mayor and City Council before the primary election set for Aug. 12.

Are video games inspiring young men to turn Republican?

According to a new report, young men going to YouTube for gaming videos are encountering conservative content. Progressives want to get in on this game

4 West Jordan officers found legally justified in killing man in 2024 shootout

Four West Jordan officers on Friday were found to be legally justified in shooting and killing an armed man during a 2024 shootout. The officers fired 55 shots during the incident.

Training facility blast kills 3 LA deputies in one of sheriff's department's worst losses of life

An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility Friday killed three deputies in what Sheriff Robert Luna called the department's worst loss of life since 1857.

Peru, Colombia, Oaxaca, kites focus of varied Utah festivals and events Saturday

Peruvian and Colombian independence, the Mexican state of Oaxaca and kites will be the focus of a range of festivals and events on Saturday.

'Freaking awesome': Utah leaders celebrate new therapy building for adults with disabilities

Residents at the Utah State Developmental Center will soon enjoy greater amenities at a new comprehensive therapy building, which one resident called "freaking awesome."

Utah State tabs former Penn State athletic director to interim role

Former Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour has been appointed interim athletic director at Utah State, university interim president Al Smith announced Friday morning.

Witnesses to Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash heard large boom as it spun to the ground

Beachgoers knew something was wrong when they heard a loud boom ring out as a paraglider spun out of control. Its only occupant, extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, was found dead after it crashed next to a swimming pool near the Adriatic Sea.

Rock wall along S.R. 158 near Pineview Reservoir to get wire mesh to prevent rock falls

A rock wall along state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir in Weber County will get heavy wire meshing to prevent rock falls like a 2018 incident that seriously injured a man.

Pioneers of Progress celebrate modern-day trailblazers

Six Utahns with pioneer spirits were celebrated on Thursday night for their work and service in the community.

House Republicans pass Trump plan to cut foreign aid, public broadcasting

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives early on Friday passed President Donald Trump's $9 billion funding cut to public media and foreign aid, sending it to the White House to be signed into law.

Jacob Lake Inn operator: North Rim businesses face difficult road ahead after fires

Members of the family who own and operate the Jacob Lake Inn returned to their property in the wake of wildfires and said they are facing an uncertain future.

CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's late-night show, calling decision financial

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the most-watched late-night program on U.S. broadcast television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Donald Trump, will end its 10-year run on CBS in May 2026, the network said on Thursday.

Gov. Cox defends immigration crackdown, says 'racial profiling is not acceptable' as efforts unfold

Gov. Spencer Cox defended the unfolding immigration crackdown, blasted by some, but says "racial profiling is not acceptable" as the efforts unfold.

Test drive: 2025 Ford Expedition is a family-hauling hero with big space, big power

Ford's largest SUV continues to shine as a practical and powerful choice for growing families and road warriors alike with a game-changing tailgate.

Body of missing West Wendover father found

Authorities have confirmed the body found last week in the Utah desert belongs to 50-year-old Salvador Conejo-Pedraza, who was missing since June 20.

Gunman asks, 'Having a good night?' before firing at 2 strangers, police say

A police officer assisting Unified police on another incident in Midvale was flagged down by a man who had been shot late Thursday.

Britain will lower its voting age to 16 in a bid to strengthen democracy

Britain has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election. The government announced the move on Thursday as part of efforts to boost democratic participation.

Time up? Grand County votes to send letter to Interior opposing Arches timed entry

Grand County leaders are calling on the Department of the Interior to consider other options than a reservation system at Arches National Park.