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From tragedy to legacy: How a 19‑year‑old's love and forgiveness lives on

01/17/2026 10:28pm
Friends and family gathered Saturday to honor and remember Sha Reh, who survived the unthinkable but died in his sleep at the age of 19.

NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

01/17/2026 9:19pm
NASA's giant new moon rocket moved to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts' first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

No. 15 Texas Tech uses late surge to hand No. 11 BYU 1st Big 12 loss

01/17/2026 8:29pm
Reigning Big 12 player of the year JT Toppin poured in 27 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 15 Texas Tech used a 29-6 run late in the second half to hand No. 11 BYU its first loss in Big 12 play.

MAGA get-out-the-vote heavyweight arrives in Utah to boost GOP signature gathering

01/17/2026 8:29pm
The Utah Republican Party's bid to reverse the 2018 ballot initiative known as Proposition 4 has attracted national attention from top members of the MAGA movement.

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

01/17/2026 7:44pm
Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk.

Schmidt's 4 points powers Mammoth to 6-3 win over Kraken

01/17/2026 7:43pm
Nate Schmidt scored two goals and added two assists to help the Mammoth pull away late in 6-3 win over the Kraken. Lawson Crouse also totaled three points to help lift Utah in high-scoring affair.

Elementary school arts program safe for now going into legislative session

01/17/2026 7:04pm
A beloved arts program has been spared for now, following a Utah State Board of Education meeting on Thursday, during which the possibility of reducing its funding was discussed going into the 2026 legislative session.

New dinosaur fossils excavated at Dinosaur National Monument

01/17/2026 6:31pm
Paleontologists and crews recently removed new dinosaur fossils from a parking lot construction site in Dinosaur National Monument. 

Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016

01/17/2026 5:46pm
Remember 2016? Measles was eradicated in the Americas, Beyoncé made "Lemonade" and voters were encouraged to Pokémon Go to the polls. So why is everyone obsessed with it?

No. 18 Baylor pushes past BYU to complete Beehive sweep

01/17/2026 5:40pm
Taliah Scott poured in 25 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Baylor pulled away for a 69-58 win over BYU in front of 3,251 fans Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.

Southern California Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton Fire

01/17/2026 5:28pm
Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and Southern California Gas on Friday, alleging ​they bore responsibility for last year's deadly Eaton Fire.

Unusual 911 response leads to proposal to crack down on false emergency reports in Utah

01/17/2026 5:04pm
A new bill from Rep. Logan Monson, R-Blanding, stems from an incident in his district that left a man who needed an ambulance without one.

Terrence Brown scores 26 as Runnin' Utes defeat Horned Frogs for first Big 12 win

01/17/2026 4:36pm
Terrence Brown took the game into his own hands.

New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation

01/17/2026 4:17pm
Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.

Have You Seen This? Electronic band makes Turkish music without any musicians

01/17/2026 3:31pm
If you've ever been in a band, you know how maddening bandmates can be. Perhaps a system like this is the solution.

How Sundance brought the world to Utah — then left

01/17/2026 2:33pm - PARTNER
The independent film festival that Robert Redford built changed the industry and its host state. What does it mean now that it's gone?

Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism claims

01/17/2026 2:08pm
Taking Tylenol during pregnancy is safe, a group of European ​researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of a link to autism last year.

Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers

01/17/2026 1:09pm
Concurrent enrollment offers Utah high school students many benefits. It should come as no surprise they're earning college credits in record numbers, according to a new report.

Idaho business may be 'the only place in the world where you can get French-fry lip balm'

01/17/2026 12:19pm
Kay Walker has been making soap, lotion and lip balm from Idaho potatoes since 2021, and his latest product may be the first of its kind.

1 dead, 5 injured after off-road vehicle rolls in Utah County

01/17/2026 11:36am
A 14-year-old girl died and five people were injured on Friday after an off-road vehicle crashed in Utah County.

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

01/17/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds

01/17/2026 10:44am
A carrier made a free phone offer to Mike De Mie of Saratoga Springs. But when the company demanded he pay hundreds of dollars, he decided to Get Gephardt.

Tensions flare in Vineyard over 'alignment' of city staff to new City Council

01/17/2026 10:01am
Tension simmered during a Vineyard City Council meeting this week over discussions about city staffers and whether they should be aligned with the new council and its direction.

'They really messed up my life': Lehi employee recovering after being dragged by truck

01/17/2026 8:57am
Mark Willson is recovering from multiple surgeries and injuries after police say he was hit and dragged by a truck while trying to confront two people suspected of stealing from the hobby store where he works.

Local businesses in Tooele County band together for winter clothing drive

01/17/2026 8:22am
A grassroots effort in Tooele County aims to uplift the community through service, and the groups have organized a winter clothing drive for Jan. 31.

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

01/17/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

First backcountry trail connecting Summit, Wasatch counties to open this spring

01/17/2026 7:06am
A trail more than a decade in the making is soon to be completed, creating the first backcountry trail connection between Wasatch and Summit counties.