Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by a car in Ogden

A 73-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk Wednesday evening, police said.

Utahns share experience in Hawaii amid tsunami event

Two visiting Utah families describe their experience after a tsunami warning, then advisory, was lifted in Hawaii Wednesday, generated by Tuesday's powerful earthquake in Russia.

Driver dies in West Valley City car crash

A driver died in a crash in West Valley City on Wednesday evening.

25 passengers injured in turbulence on Salt Lake City flight to Amsterdam, airline says

Twenty-five travelers on a Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam sustained injuries from turbulence that caused the flight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, according to the airline.

Colorado dentist convicted of murder, gets life sentence for lacing wife's shakes with poison

Dentist James Craig on Wednesday was convicted of first-degree murder in the poisoning death of his wife and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Beloved 90-year-old Provo hiker remembered after tragic house fire

Henry Miles, a 90-year-old man who hiked the Y nearly every day died earlier this month in a house fire in Orem, and those who knew Miles are paying tribute on the trail.

Colorado national park reopens; Grand Canyon fire quadruples in week

A national park in southwest Colorado partially reopened Wednesday for the first time since a fire broke out earlier this month, while a fire at Grand Canyon National Park prompted more closures outside of the park.

Utah's own little slice of Pompeii? BYU leads camp focused on archaeological excavation

Under the hot summer sun, Utah middle and high school students — accompanied by BYU history and archaeology students — participated in an excavation at the Hinckley Mounds archaeological site in west Provo.

US starter home sales are up. Are prices increasing, too?

The price for a typical U.S. starter home hit a record $260,000 in June. That's an increase of 3.1% from June 2024. A starter home is defined by Redfin as selling for up to the country's 35% price percentile.

EPA proposes to roll back tailpipe emission standards

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to roll back tailpipe emission standards which were based on a 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions harm public health.

Utah County has big plans for this scenic attraction ... if it can get the land

A family bike ride on the Provo River Parkway Trail hit a chokepoint at Bridal Veil Falls on a hot Saturday in July.

Texas man convicted of groping on flight headed to Salt Lake

A federal jury convicted a Texas man this month for groping a woman on a flight headed to Salt Lake City.

Utah County school janitor charged with sexually abusing a 4th student

A Santaquin man already accused of sexually abusing students at an elementary school is now facing new charges after another alleged victim was identified.

Officials identify Helper man killed in Spanish Fork Canyon motorcycle crash

Officials released the identity of the motorcyclist who died on Pioneer Day near Thistle Junction in Spanish Fork Canyon after a collision with another vehicle.

Salt Lake man sentenced to 9 years in prison in $3M wire fraud scheme

A Salt Lake man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for committing more than $3 million in wire fraud and impersonating a federal officer, among other charges.

New evacuations ordered because of Monroe Canyon Fire; power structures burned

A few more evacuation orders have been issued after firefighters reported a "rough" day battling a wildfire growing in central Utah on Wednesday.

Man charged with trying to take baby from TRAX station

A man was charged Friday with trying to kidnap a baby in a stroller who was with his mother at a TRAX station earlier this week.

Say what? 9 Utah places with quirky names

They may look innocent enough, but there are some Utah city names with pretty odd pronunciations. Where did they come from, and how do you say them?

Mexican Consulate, Artes de Mexico hosting festival featuring Mexico's varied food offerings

The Mexican Consulate in Utah and Artes de Mexico are hosting a festival on Saturday featuring Mexico's varied food offerings.

Elderly West Jordan man arrested, accused of sexually abusing young girl

An 88-year-old West Jordan man has been arrested and accused of sexually abusing a young neighborhood girl after offering her candy.

From braids to bride: Utah bus driver's act of kindness comes full circle

For Tracy Dean, driving a bus has never just been about transportation — it's been about transformation.

Tracking Transparency: The secrecy surrounding Utah's death penalty process

Recent changes to state law keep Utahns in the dark when it comes to certain information about the state's death penalty process.

Pacific Islander Heritage Month activities launch with kickoff event at West High

August is Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Utah, and activities formally launch with a kickoff event Saturday at West High School in Salt Lake City.

Weber School District proposes 21% property tax increase

The Weber School District is proposing to increase taxes on a typical home from $804 to $979 a year, which is a 21% jump.

Officials remind community to mow lawns, take precautions after apartment complex blaze

Following a massive blaze at the Willow Glen Apartments in Millcreek, officials are sharing steps residents can take to prevent a similar situation from sparking.

Trolley Wing Company says it's closing remaining locations

One of Salt Lake County's chicken wing staples, which advertised four locations last year, is shutting down after more than two decades in business.