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Students in Alpine School District return to class as administrators prepare for split in 2027
08/13/2025 10:31pm
It's back to school Wednesday for kids in the Alpine School District, Utah's largest school district. But it won't be for long, as it prepares to split into three new districts in 2027.
Salt Lake jury finds Nicholas Rossi guilty of rape
08/13/2025 10:31pm
Jurors late Wednesday found Nicholas Rossi guilty of raping a woman he was engaged to in 2008.
Zelenskyy says he warned Trump that Putin is 'bluffing'
08/13/2025 9:35pm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday he warned President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "bluffing" about ending the war in Ukraine.
$55K raised for employees affected by Main Street fire, as some businesses begin to reopen
08/13/2025 9:04pm
More than $55,000 was raised in the first day to help workers affected by a massive fire that destroyed four Main Street businesses on Monday, while some parts of the block reopen.
How can Utah stem gun violence at its root? Criminologist weighs in
08/13/2025 8:36pm
Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Salt Lake City, led a meeting Wednesday afternoon to discuss how the successful Boston Gun Project could be implemented and understood in Utah.
Pokémon fans leave McDonald's Japan in massive food waste drama
08/13/2025 8:02pm
Piles of untouched Happy Meals littered sidewalks outside McDonald's restaurants in Japan over the weekend, as frenzied customers scrambled to buy limited-edition sets with Pokémon cards.
Is it too soon to think about skiing? Apparently not for this resort
08/13/2025 7:34pm
Brian Head Resort just outside Cedar City plans to open Nov. 7. The resort has spent $1.4 million on improvements.
Meet Utah's 9-year-old plant whisperer
08/13/2025 7:11pm
Joshua Armstrong loves spending time outdoors tending to, loving on and, of course, talking to his plants.
The way Kyle Whittingham divulges injury information is about to change
08/13/2025 6:50pm
The Big 12 on Wednesday announced it would be instituting availability reports.
Mike Lee writing new book against uniformity in Congress
08/13/2025 6:36pm
Utah Sen. Mike Lee will publish his seventh book in February 2026 focused on his frustrations with Democrats and Republicans working together, but against American interests.
Man sentenced for Taylorsville shooting that paralyzed woman
08/13/2025 6:02pm
A Taylorsville man was sentenced to five years to life in prison for his involvement in a shooting that paralyzed a woman in 2020.
Weinstein to be sentenced soon if no retrial on rape charge
08/13/2025 5:34pm
Harvey Weinstein faces sentencing and a possible retrial in his New York City sex crimes case, but when they'll happen — and whether he'll be back in front of another jury — is still up in the air.
UFA's fire mitigation measures underway in Big Cottonwood Canyon
08/13/2025 5:00pm
Tuesday, wildland fire crews were working to help mitigate fire risk in Big Cottonwood Canyon with more than 700 fires this year in Utah alone.
Man arrested in connection with West Valley shooting
08/13/2025 4:05pm
A man wanted for allegedly shooting another man a week ago in West Valley City has been located and arrested.
Have You Seen This? Behold, the battle of the pool chairs
08/13/2025 3:33pm
Things get ridiculously intense the moment a hotel opens the gates to its pool in the morning.
Flames reach backyards, but no structures lost in North Ogden fire, officials say
08/13/2025 3:25pm
Flames reached backyards as a new wildfire burns in North Ogden on Wednesday evening, but no structures have been lost, state fire officials said.
Man wanted for allegedly threatening Salt Lake police and Missionary Training Center
08/13/2025 2:41pm
A man already accused of threatening the Missionary Training Center in Provo has now been charged with threatening the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Homelessness up 18% across Utah, new state report finds
08/13/2025 1:35pm
A little more than 4,500 Utahns were experiencing homelessness during an annual survey conducted earlier this year, signaling an 18% increase from the previous count.
Man from Mexico sentenced to almost 5 years for trafficking 58,000 fentanyl pills
08/13/2025 1:16pm
A man from Mexico was sentenced this week in federal court to almost five years in prison for trafficking approximately 58,000 fentanyl pills.
Are golf carts taking over your neighborhood?
08/13/2025 12:10pm
Even with risk factors at play, golf carts have become an increasingly popular fixture as parents and even some city officials take the posture that they are benign and don't pose a risk.
Amazon adds perishable foods to same-day delivery to take on Instacart, Walmart
08/13/2025 11:54am
Subscribers to Amazon.com's Prime service can now get strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them.
Pro drivers to showcase the capabilities of RTR's best vehicles at this Utah event
08/13/2025 11:30am
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On Aug. 26 from 5-9 p.m., Young Automotive Group takes their love of fun vehiciles to the next level with one of the state's most electrifying automotive events of the year — an RTR drift show.
Utah woman says pricey supplement endorsed by fake Oprah is actually a common spice
08/13/2025 11:30am
When bottles of a supplement touted as a science-backed method of weight loss showed up, a Utah woman says she discovered the primary ingredient was turmeric – a common spice – and very little else.
Former Miss America Sharlene Wells traveled sports' wide world
08/13/2025 11:04am
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Utahn broke into network TV sports broadcasting when women were rarities in front of the camera — or on the sidelines.
'More than just a restroom': Utah's Little America Hotel is a finalist in competition
08/13/2025 10:45am
Behind the doors of the Little America Hotel's lobby restroom in Salt Lake City, guests are frequently heard gushing over the restroom's quality, ambiance and even using the space as a backdrop for social media-worthy photos.
Trump announces Kennedy Center honors for Strait, Stallone, KISS
08/13/2025 10:43am
Country musician George Strait, action movie star Sylvester Stallone, and rock band KISS will be celebrated with the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors.
US alcohol consumption at record low as health concerns rise, survey finds
08/13/2025 10:04am
Alcohol consumption among adults in the U.S. is at the lowest level on record, a survey by analytics firm Gallup showed on Wednesday, as most Americans, for the first time, view even moderate drinking as harmful.
Ex-Logan police officer sent to jail for sexually abusing woman in squad car
08/13/2025 9:31am
A former Logan police officer was sentenced to two months in jail after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a woman in his squad car.
Stuart Adams won't resign over claims he influenced new law to help granddaughter
08/13/2025 9:00am
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams has rejected calls for his resignation, defending his decision not to disclose a personal connection to a law passed in 2024 inspired by a criminal case.
Trump enacts plans to take over Washington police. Mike Lee wants him to go even further
08/13/2025 8:28am
The National Guard is being deployed to Washington after President Trump's emergency order to address crime, but some, like Sen. Mike Lee, want the president to go further.
Weber County immigrant arrest case provides insight into cooperative efforts with feds
08/13/2025 8:05am
The arrests last week by Weber County officials of four immigrants suspected of being here illegally provide insight into cooperative efforts with federal immigration authorities.
10 reasons now could be the best time to buy a vacation home
08/13/2025 8:00am
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Thanks to the growing popularity of fractional ownership, it's easier than ever to enjoy all the perks of a second home without the full-time cost or hassle.
Why suits worn by ski jumpers continue to cause controversy
08/13/2025 7:41am
A pair of Norwegian Olympic gold medalist ski jumpers and three members of the Norway men's team staff now face possible sanctions for the alleged "manipulation" of their ski suits.
Gaza suffering has reached 'unimaginable' levels, say 26 foreign ministers
08/13/2025 7:23am
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached "unimaginable levels," Britain, Canada, Australia and several of their European allies said on Tuesday.
White House to lead review of some Smithsonian museums
08/13/2025 6:50am
The White House said Tuesday it will lead an internal review of some Smithsonian museums and exhibitions after President Donald Trump accused the institution of spreading "anti-American ideology."
Ralph Menzies' cognitive decline debated during first day of commutation hearing
08/13/2025 6:20am
Doctors testified Wednesday about death row inmate Ralph Menzies' cognitive skills during a commutation hearing to determine whether his sentence should be changed to life without parole.
