Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City

Utah Inland Port Authority officials agreed to direct $5 million toward a pair of key issues within Salt Lake City's west side.

Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation of Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis ​Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.

Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session

Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.

17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs

The family of a 17-year-old is in mourning after he succumbed to his injuries one month after being hospitalized from a Saratoga Springs crash.

At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs

At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.

Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is an entertaining detour but a noticeable step down

Here's what worked, what didn't and why "The Bone Temple" ultimately feels more like franchise maintenance than meaningful evolution.

Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president

Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.

Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

Five-year-old Mikko's eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversized headphones, just like hers.

Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.

BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad

The 6-foot-3 first-year forward from Lagos, Nigeria is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game on a team that leads the Big 12 with 44.0 boards per game including 15.2 offensive rebounds.

The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band's comeback

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

9-year-old Pennsylvania boy honored by fire department after saving family

A 9-year-old boy's swift response to an oven fire on New Year's Day, guided by fire safety lessons from the Mount Lebanon Fire Department in Pennsylvania, helped avert a potential disaster.

How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall

Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.

Photo gallery: Skijoring circuit opens first pro event in Wasatch County

Organizers with Pro Skijor kicked off their first-ever Frontier Tour skijoring event Friday with competition at the Wasatch Event Center in Heber City.

Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm

A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.

Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year

The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.

Have You Seen This? The skies turned pink over an English city (and it wasn't the northern lights)

The skies turned a bright pink over Birmingham, England, last week thanks to lighting used to keep the grass on a soccer field healthy and foggy, overcast weather.

Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.

'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah

Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.

New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet

Scientists have devised the most detailed map to date of the terrain hidden below the vast ice sheet blanketing Antarctica, uncovering an exuberant landscape of mountains, canyons, valleys ​and plains while discerning for the first time tens of thousands of hills and other smaller features.

Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case

In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.

School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts

New Utah County school districts set new names ahead of 2027 launch

Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program

More than half a dozen major drugmakers are participating in the Trump administration's speedier review program for new medicines, yet other leading pharmaceutical companies are hesitating over what they see as potential legal risks, six industry sources ​told Reuters.

Need a new vehicle? Ford has what you want at the 2026 Utah Auto Expo

From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows

The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.

Washington state boy gets dream Make-A-Wish trip to meet Mariners

Walk into 13-year-old Seton James' room, and you'll see priceless sports memorabilia, proof that dreams really do come true. But it's not as big as the one he fulfilled recently.

Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art

Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm

After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the "Star Wars" factory founded by George Lucas, she announced on Thursday.

Flu facts for families: How to protect kids and know when to seek care

Flu season is in full swing, with the U.S. seeing its highest rates in 25 years. Here's what you can do to prevent the spread of the flu and how you can manage it if you're sick.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Sandy DUI crash, police say

A 40-year-old man crossing the street in Sandy was hit and killed by a DUI driver Thursday night, police say.

Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says

The Department of Health and Human Services will ​launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Health Secretary Robert ⁠F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism.

Test Drive: Nissan LEAF continues to set the standard for affordable EVs

Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care

The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.

Musk says unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors

Elon Musk said on ​Wednesday he was not aware of any "naked underage images" ⁠generated by xAI's Grok chatbot, as scrutiny ‌of the AI tool intensifies ⁠worldwide.

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia.

Utahns split on Trump's actions in Venezuela

Utah voters are largely split on whether they agree with the strikes against Venezuela and whether President Donald Trump had authority to approve it without congressional oversight.