Students in Alpine School District return to class as administrators prepare for split in 2027

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

Jurors late Wednesday found Nicholas Rossi guilty of raping a woman he was engaged to in 2008.

$55K raised for employees affected by Main Street fire, as some businesses begin to reopen

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

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.

Is it too soon to think about skiing? Apparently not for this resort

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

Joshua Armstrong loves spending time outdoors tending to, loving on and, of course, talking to his plants.

Mike Lee writing new book against uniformity in Congress

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

A Taylorsville man was sentenced to five years to life in prison for his involvement in a shooting that paralyzed a woman in 2020.

UFA's fire mitigation measures underway in Big Cottonwood Canyon

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

A man wanted for allegedly shooting another man a week ago in West Valley City has been located and arrested.

Flames reach backyards, but no structures lost in North Ogden fire, officials say

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

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

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

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?

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.

Utah woman says pricey supplement endorsed by fake Oprah is actually a common spice

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.

'More than just a restroom': Utah's Little America Hotel is a finalist in competition

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.

Ex-Logan police officer sent to jail for sexually abusing woman in squad car

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

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

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

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.

Ralph Menzies' cognitive decline debated during first day of commutation hearing

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.