Venezuela's Maduro captured, in US; Trump says US will run Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro landed in ⁠the United States on Saturday after his capture in an overnight U.S. operation, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance.

Layton junior high employee arrested, accused of unlawfully kissing teen

A 44-year-old woman who worked at a Layton junior high school was arrested and accused of kissing a 17-year-old student on multiple occasions.

Strong earthquake shakes Mexico's independence monument, hits roads and hospitals

A powerful earthquake shook southern Mexico on Friday morning, damaging roads and hospitals and ​briefly interrupting President Claudia Sheinbaum's first press conference of the new year.

'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court

A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top ​Gun: Maverick" did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 "Top Gun" film.

Violinist sues Will Smith, management company; claims wrongful termination, sexual harassment

A violinist who performed on tour with Will Smith has filed a lawsuit against the actor-musician and a management company, accusing them of retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

5 of the most significant public lands stories of the year

Some stories in 2025 managed to break through a blind spot and enter the national conversation on public lands. Well, not all, but it was still a year of consequential changes.

Person critically injured on southern Utah trail

Hurricane Fire and Rescue said a person was airlifted to a hospital after an incident on the LaVerkin Overlook Trail on Friday.

Provo police arrest man accused of assaulting 4 people on New Year's Eve

A man was arrested Wednesday night after Provo police say he stabbed or cut two people and also assaulted two others.

Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fired on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian ​authorities in years.

As Big 12 play opens, college basketball faces existential questions with some midseason additions

BYU coach Kevin Young has seen both sides of the debate, including as an NBA assistant and nine-year G League coach with three organizations.

Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah

Another 2 feet of snow is possible in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days, as an atmospheric river moves through the West.

Deputy injured in Tremonton shooting announces run for Box Elder County sheriff

A Box Elder County deputy sheriff wounded in a deadly shooting last August is now running for Box Elder County sheriff — against his current boss.

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for Utah County Commission

Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on Friday filed to run for a seat on the Utah County Commission. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner has announced she will not seek another term.

Orem man arrested, accused of firing shot in Provo road rage case

An Orem man was arrested after police say he fired a shot at another vehicle during a road rage confrontation Thursday night in Provo.

Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process

A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller makes Team USA's Olympic roster

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller on Friday was named as one of 20 skaters on Team USA's Olympic roster, along with teammate Olli Määttä, who was named to Finland's roster.

Judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs ​in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack should remain behind bars while his case moves forward.

The revolution according to Scott Jennings

The CNN pundit has worked for George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, but is now unapologetically MAGA and flying his revolutionary flag in Charlie Kirk's time slot.

Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection

Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.

Man found dead in Park City pond after going for a walk, police say

A man who did not return from a walk was found dead in a Park City pond Friday.

A look at potential candidates for Utah football's offensive coordinator position

The primary focus for Morgan Scalley is on the hiring of an offensive coordinator before filling in all the other position coaches.

FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

The FBI says it has disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store on New Year's Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group.

Parents of man who died after climbing into plane's engine sue Salt Lake City

The parents of a man who died after climbing into the engine of a plane at Salt Lake City International Airport are suing the city, claiming security systems should have prevented his death.

Informant arrested, accused of selling meth from cartel on Utah streets

A man who police say was making large drug sales in Utah and sending tens of thousands of dollars to a Mexican cartel was arrested and accused of betraying police officers.

Here's where Kalani Sitake might look for BYU's next defensive coordinator

The Cougars are on the market for a new defensive coordinator after Jay Hill accepted the same position at Michigan, following his former coach Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor.

Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported

A federal judge in Utah ordered U.S. officials to return a man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico on Dec. 23 as his case winds through immigration court.

Man arrested in Murray stabbing tried to grab officer's gun, police say

A man arrested and accused of stabbing another man multiple times in Murray also tried to grab an officer's gun while he was being treated at a hospital, police say.

How a rare genetic disease changed all her plans

Tiffany Fransen shares what life is like with Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease.

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

Behind the campaign: A former Romney consultant on political ethics

When Republican strategist Joe Pounder was working on Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign, he recalled hosting a "morning messaging call" every day to talk about new developments and how Romney himself would tackle them while staying true to his "North Star" goals of the campaign.

12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025

2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.