New in-utero surgery gives babies with spina bifida a healthier start

Angela Ibarra-Garcia in an ultrasound learned her baby girl, Daniela, had spina bifida, a condition where the spine doesn't form properly. Doctors promptly gave her an option that made a difference.

Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to change its long-standing position that vaccines do not cause autism.

Utah has a grand vision for homeless campus, but plan's ambiguity sparks concern

The Office of Homeless Services requested state funding for a 1,300-bed homeless services campus, but several groups have concerns about the project as it moves forward.

Idaho's mental health services slashed, prompting Saturday march and fast-growing petition

Mental health providers across eastern Idaho are sounding the alarm over sweeping cuts to Idaho's behavioral health system, and they're urging the public to take action.

BYU soccer does it again, eliminates UCLA on penalties for Round of 16 berth

Chelsea Peterson stopped two penalties in a second straight NCAA Tournament shootout, and Mackenzee Vance, Ellie Walbruch, Izzi Stratton and Halle Dixon all converted from the spot to help BYU eliminate UCLA 4-2 on penalties.

Historic World War II buildings returning to Wendover after 75 years in Springville

Two historic World War II–era buildings are making a long-awaited return to Wendover, nearly 75 years after they were first moved to Springville.

Ohio officer found not guilty of murdering pregnant Black woman

An Ohio jury found a white police officer not guilty of murder on Friday in the 2023 fatal shooting of a pregnant Black woman suspected of shoplifting from a grocery store, attorneys in the case and court records said.

US Supreme Court temporarily pauses lower court order that tossed Texas voting maps

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily paused a lower court ruling that blocked a new voting map in Texas, allowing the state to proceed for now with a plan aimed at adding more Republicans to the House of Representatives.

Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has proposed changes meant to keep certain immigrants suspected of federal offenses "from fleeing and failing to appear for trial."

RC Willey QUIZ: Test your knowledge of Black Friday, then enter to win big!

Take the Black Friday quiz, then enter RC Willey's Cyber Weekend Giveaway for your chance to win an incredible prize package worth over $7,500!

Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign after split with Trump

Saying she refused to be a "battered wife," Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Friday she was resigning from the House of Representatives in the wake of a dramatic falling out with President Donald Trump.

Vampire Cougs on the road? No. 11 BYU hopes success under lights travels

The 11th-ranked Cougars (9-1, 6-1 Big 12) have a chance to clinch a spot — or all-but guarantee one — in the Big 12 championship game Saturday against Cincinnati.

Mike Lee wants less federal oversight on public lands in Utah and the West

States should have more oversight over public lands management, according to top lawmakers who say the federal government has become too inefficient and removed from local interests.

Wright tallies 2nd career double-double as No. 9 Cougars cruise to win over No. 23 Wisconsin

Rob Wright posts double-double alongside Richie Saunders' 26 points as No. 9 BYU takes down No. 23 Wisconsin 98-70 at the Delta Center.

Eagle Mountain mother pleads guilty to negligent homicide in death of her baby

An Eagle Mountain mother who was charged with causing the death of her 4-month old baby has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide.

Utah lawmakers approve bill after 'egregious' Supreme Court ruling on first responders

Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court on Wednesday by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders.

Syracuse overwhelms Utah women in 2nd half to pull away for win

Utah carried the advantage through the halftime break before Syracuse answered the call with a 21-14 scoring effort in the third quarter to take a lead for the first time since the beginning of the game.

Trump commends victory of New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani at White House meeting

President Donald Trump praised the electoral victory of incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House on Friday in the first in-person meeting for the political opposites.

Review: 'Wicked: For Good' is a solid continuation even if it lacks the magic of the first

"Wicked: For Good" is a beautiful, well-made film with some standout moments, but I'd be lying if I said it captured the same spark of the first.

Have You Seen This? Four-legged escapee caught following police chase on I-40

This little piggy went wee wee wee up and down the I-40 freeway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action

Many Venezuelans in Utah back the Trump administration's moves against Venezuela, even the notion of military action to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The dangers of weight loss shots and a better alternative

Popular weight loss shots carry significant risk for some patients and doctors often fail to discuss those risks with patients.

Psychologist deems death row inmate Menzies incompetent; Utah court to decide in December

A psychologist issued his clinical opinion this week that death row inmate Ralph Menzies, who was set to be executed before it got appealed, is incompetent to be executed.

Utah legislator steps down following Cottonwood Heights mayoral victory

Utah Democrats announced their plan to replace a representative who resigned on Thursday, following her Cottonwood Heights mayoral election victory.

Pick Six Previews: Oregon the more complete team in former Pac-12 matchup with USC

This matchup features two elite offenses, but only one elite defense. Oregon's got it all, while USC still has to prove it can stop (or slow) top offenses.

Ogden police arrest man in alleged road rage case involving pregnant woman

Ogden police arrested a man Thursday in connection with an alleged road rage investigation stemming from a June incident with a pregnant woman.

Corner Canyon to play St. Frances Academy in a first-ever national championship game

Coming off the school's second three-peat as 6A champions over the last eight seasons, Corner Canyon football isn't done just yet.

Pick Six Previews: Dream season to continue as BYU earns statement win over Cincy

The most lopsided matchup is the BYU offense vs. the Cincinnati defense, and the Cougars should control the ball and the time of possession with their meticulous pace.

'Superman #1' copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold

A copy of the first ever issue of "Superman," discovered in a Californian attic last year, has become the most expensive comic ever sold, fetching $9.12 million at auction.

Assault case against former Grand County chief public defender dismissed mid-trial

Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender were dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial.

Ukraine faces 'difficult choice' as Trump demands acceptance of peace plan

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Ukraine risked losing its dignity and freedom, or Washington's backing, over a U.S. peace plan that endorses key Russian demands.

Community invited to participate in Subaru Share the Love Event at Mark Miller Subaru

Mark Miller Subaru is once again joining Subaru of America's nationwide Subaru Share the Love Event, bringing Utah's community spirit to life through local giving.

MAHA and your Thanksgiving table — and why the forthcoming dietary guidelines are generating so much buzz

RFK Jr. has promised guidelines that will make ranchers happy, but the medical establishment might not be.

Pick Six Previews: Utah to roll in senior finale against outmatched Kansas State

Utah's top five rushing attack will control the line of scrimmage, control the ball and time of possession, and churn out their usual 300 rushing yards.

Indian fighter jet crashes during a demonstration flight at Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot

An Indian fighter jet crashed Friday at the start of a demonstration flight in front of a crowd of spectators at the Dubai Air Show, killing its sole pilot.

Church of Jesus Christ announces women can serve missions at age 18

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that women can now start serving church missions at age 18.

La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?

A new, long-range forecast signals uncertainty for Utah heading into meteorological winter, but it also offers some hope.

What's the Olympic Truce just approved by the United Nations?

A resolution urging countries to uphold the Olympic Truce has once again been approved by the United Nations. Here's what the truce is and what it entails.

Will the flu shot work and when should you take it?

When it comes to the upcoming influenza season, there's a potential mismatch between the vaccine and what might circulate, raising the risk that the flu season could be severe. And that risk could be even higher because of low uptake of the influenza vaccine so far.

First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say

Kissing did not begin with star-crossed human lovers but with the primate ancestors of great apes around 20 million years ago, according to a study published on Wednesday.

New to Brandon Sanderson? These are the books he suggests starting with

Utah fantasy author Brandon Sanderson is nothing if not prolific. With over 50 published books (some of them weighing in at 1,000-plus pages), it can be daunting for new readers to know where to dive in.

New poll: Majority of Utah Democrats have favorable view of socialism

Seattle voters elected a self-described socialist mayor just days after New York City voters did — and Utah's Democratic strongholds could be next, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

The future of search: How artificial intelligence is transforming the way people find businesses

Here are the basics you need to know about the future of search, AI, and how it affects business.

Police: Idaho man arrested after telling 911 he killed friend in assisted suicide at Boise hotel

Idaho police are investigating after police say a man called 911 early Thursday claiming he had killed his friend inside a Boise hotel room.

Australian prisoner sues for his 'human right' to eat Vegemite

A prisoner is challenging an Australian state's ban on inmates eating Vegemite, claiming in a lawsuit that withholding the polarizing yeast-based spread breaches his human right to "enjoy his culture as an Australian."

NASA releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects alien spacecraft 'rumors'

NASA released fresh images on Wednesday of 3I/ATLAS, that astronomers determined is a comet probably even older than our solar system, as officials dismissed speculation of it being an alien spacecraft.

Mom and son diagnosed with cancer just 1 hour apart

A Utah native and her 4-year-old son are facing the unimaginable: They were both diagnosed with cancer on the same day, just one hour apart.