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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to prevent Utah from suing to acquire federal lands

07/25/2025 10:33pm
A state judge dismissed an environmental group's lawsuit preventing Utah lawmakers from again suing the federal government over its rights to hold onto public lands.

Pros and cons of being an authorized user on someone's credit card

07/25/2025 10:02pm
It's a common credit building strategy — becoming an authorized user on someone else's credit card. While there are indeed potential rewards, Lending Tree found it runs some risks, too.

FCC clears way for $8B Paramount-Skydance merger

07/25/2025 9:41pm
The $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media won approval from regulators Thursday, clearing the way for a sale that has turned into a fight over press freedom.

Utahns divided on firework restrictions when considering environmental impact, poll says

07/25/2025 9:18pm
Utahns are split over how strict firework limitations should be, particularly when considering their potential environmental effects, a recent Deseret News poll found.

Park City's Beau Pederson loving chance to rep pro lacrosse in home state

07/25/2025 8:57pm
Pederson's 2-point goal was one of the highlights of the Utah Archers' 9-8 loss Friday night to the California Redwoods in the Utah side's 2025 homecoming.

Riverton man stabbed brother in argument over walking the dog, police say

07/25/2025 7:46pm
Police say an argument between two brothers over walking their dog without a leash resulted in one brother stabbing the other in Riverton Thursday.

New FAA administrator says air traffic systems unacceptable, morale low at agency

07/25/2025 7:02pm
The new head of the Federal Aviation Administration called the state of air traffic control systems "not acceptable," vowing to overhaul both technology and workplace culture.

Parents were given their deceased son's brain by funeral homes, lawsuit alleges

07/25/2025 6:54pm
Two funeral homes, one in Georgia and one in Pennsylvania, allegedly gave a couple in Philadelphia their deceased son's brain in a box, according to a lawsuit filed this week.

Review: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a familiar ride that doesn't quite soar

07/25/2025 6:36pm
While "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" has its moments, it doesn't do much to break new ground or give us a fresh take on the familiar story.

Owens introduces bill to build Saratoga Springs post office

07/25/2025 5:44pm
Rep. Burgess Owens introduced a bill to use federal land to create a Saratoga Springs post office.

HR exec caught on Coldplay cam resigns after embrace with CEO went viral

07/25/2025 5:03pm
Kristin Cabot, an executive at Astronomer, has resigned after video showed her embracing CEO Andy Byron, who also recently resigned, at last week's Coldplay concert in Massachusetts.

2 apartment buildings destroyed, but Millcreek fire now under control

07/25/2025 4:30pm
A massive fire destroyed two apartment buildings in Millcreek on Friday, and fire officials say it was sparked by a lawnmower.

Idaho man dies in Blacksmith Fork Canyon motorcycle crash

07/25/2025 4:14pm
A Preston, Idaho, man died in a motorcycle accident Thursday in Utah's Blacksmith Fork Canyon.

Have You Seen This: A little girl's declaration of independence

07/25/2025 3:44pm
Leave it to a 3-year-old to provide girls everywhere a lesson on independence, courtesy of a viral YouTube video.

Will Trump's order on homelessness treatment make Utah streets safer?

07/25/2025 3:21pm
Some Utah leaders celebrated a recent executive order from President Donald Trump, which seeks to make it easier to move people from homeless encampments into treatment facilities.

The movement to make Idaho a 'Christian State' — and how Latter-day Saints are affected

07/25/2025 1:48pm - PARTNER
Religious litmus tests in Idaho? How a powerful Idaho conservative group is changing the conversation

West Valley man charged with sexually abusing children while in Tonga

07/25/2025 1:02pm
A West Valley man was arrested Thursday on federal charges of sexually abusing multiple children in Tonga while he was a Latter-day Saint missionary and a teacher there.

Utah Highway Patrol ramps up speed, DUI enforcement during holiday weekend

07/25/2025 12:16pm
Through the end of day Sunday, UHP said it is deploying extra resources to specifically crack down on speeding and driving under the influence.

Here's why prosecutors didn't require a full confession from Bryan Kohberger

07/25/2025 11:30am
One victim's aunt urged the killer to call her and answer her questions. Another's sister demanded to know her sibling's last words. Instead, Bryan Kohberger is taking those details to prison with him.

Utah quilters connect with their pioneer heritage while volunteering

07/25/2025 11:03am
As pioneers settled the Salt Lake Valley, they brought with them something which, at times, gets overlooked — the skill of quilting. Today, quilting is far from a lost art.

Child, 2 adults found dead in Millard County

07/25/2025 10:15am
The Millard County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of three people, including a child, found on Thursday night.

'Wake of destruction': Judge orders 6th and 7th life sentences for Lori Vallow Daybell

07/25/2025 10:00am
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is already serving five life sentences in Idaho, was ordered Friday to serve two more life sentences for conspiracy to commit two murders in Arizona.

Program advocates breathing easier after Trump administration releases funding

07/25/2025 9:49am
Advocates in Utah are exhaling after the Trump administration released $1.3 billion in previously frozen grants for after-school and summer programs that benefit working families.

Woman makes milestone run at 2025 Deseret News 10K

07/25/2025 9:07am
Thursday marked the latest edition of the Deseret News 10K, and among the entrants was a woman whose performance has truly stood the test of time. Gladys Buxton posted a time of 56:43 with a pace of 9:08 — at the age of 80.

20 years after tragedy, lightning strike victim is remembered through book drive

07/25/2025 8:02am
Two decades after a lightning strike tragically killed a young boy scout, a new book drive is honoring his memory.

Co-own a beachfront home in Utah? Yes, it's real!

07/25/2025 8:00am - SPONSORED
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Slain woman didn't report domestic abuse for fear of deportation; nonprofits say there's protection

07/25/2025 7:37am
A victim's family said domestic violence in the home that burned in West Jordan wasn't reported due to deportation fears. Nonprofits say there's still help.

Frontier is launching new routes, including a direct flight from Salt Lake City to Southern California

07/25/2025 7:15am
Frontier Airlines recently announced 15 new routes, including a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, to start this fall.

Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84

07/25/2025 6:27am
Jazz musician Chuck Mangione, known for his hit "Feels So Good," has died at 84. His attorney, Peter S. Matorin, says Mangione died Tuesday at his home in Rochester, New York.