George's career-high 43 points lifts Jazz past Timberwolves at home

The Jazz rallied to pull off a late-game win over the TImberwolves behind Keyonte George's 43 points and Jusuf Nurkic's triple-double.

21-year-old Idaho man who had a 'heart of gold' continues to bless others after unexpected death

Noel Rios, who went by the name Titus Freeman, is remembered for the selfless life he lived, and was recently able to bless others through organ donation.

VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July

Vice President JD Vance ​and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, ⁠in July, the couple said in a joint ‌statement on Tuesday.

Convicted woman testifies that brother conspired to kill her husband

The jury trial for Kevin Ellis, a man accused of conspiring to murder his brother-in-law, began on Tuesday with testimony from his sister — the victim's wife who already pleaded guilty.

Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78

PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.

Utah chief justice addresses Legislature as tensions grow between lawmakers, courts

Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address Tuesday to a less than friendly crowd of lawmakers, saying disagreements between branches of governments are normal and should be seen as "signs of healthy institutions."

Man charged with obstructing Salt Lake church parking lot double-killing

A man who police say continues to deny involvement in a shooting at a Salt Lake church parking lot that resulted in two people being killed and six more injured, despite evidence showing otherwise, has been charged.

Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display

Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers and commuters.

Experts urge Utah homeowners to test for radon levels

Nearly one-half of Utah homes recently tested for radon had levels above the World Health Organization's safe level, and experts are again urging homeowners to test for it.

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown

The Department of Justice served subpoenas to Minnesota's ​governor, attorney general and the mayor of Minneapolis on Tuesday over their opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Salt Lake man fired from second-floor apartment, killing man taking his bicycle, charges say

A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with murder after police say he fired from his second floor apartment and killed a man who he said was stealing his bicycle.

Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session

Utah lawmakers convened the annual legislative session on Tuesday and will consider hundreds of bills ranging from expanding the courts to weighing an income tax cut.

Handyman charged with sexually abusing 74-year-old woman

A Highland man hired to do repair work at an Eagle Mountain home was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing the elderly homeowner.

Stocks hit with across board selloff as Trump's threats over Greenland unnerves investors

Global stocks plunged on Tuesday, with a selloff in equities on Wall Street, Europe and Asia, ​after President Donald Trump threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe over Greenland.

Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests

Foes of apparent plans for an immigrant detention facility in Salt Lake City gathered again to protest, one of several demonstrations in the city on Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? A hairless cat that loves baths

While it's a common stereotype that cats hate water, this hairless feline defies expectations with his elaborate weekly Sunday baths.

This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins

Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow

A Minnesota man told Reuters Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and ​forced him outside into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.

Patrick Kinahan: Tanking far from finished for Jazz

With a touch of bravado, Austin Ainge definitively declared the Jazz were done tanking games for the sake of improving draft odds.

Smart slopes: 5 high-tech ways to level up your Utah ski weekend

A new wave of mountain tech is hitting Utah. From AI coaches that live in your boots to goggles that "see" through blizzards, here are five ways to upgrade your skiing experience.

20 years later, how Utah helped make 'High School Musical' a phenomenon

It's been 20 years since "High School Musical" debuted on Disney Channel — and "High School Musical" fever is still running hot.

Former USU lineman to serve 6 more months in jail for sexual battery

A former Utah State University offensive lineman who pleaded guilty to sexual battery charges was ordered to serve six more months in jail and be listed on the sex offender registry.

Charlie Kirk's widow requests speedy trial as defense asks to keep cameras out of courtroom

The widow of Charlie Kirk wants the judge in the Tyler Robinson murder case to invoke the victim's right to a speedy trial. Robinson also filed a motion prohibiting cameras in court.

From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith

Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.

What untreated hearing loss is really doing to your brain

While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to delay its onset.

Many businesses along Park City's Main Street excited for Sundance

Despite lack of snow, Park City businesses are busy. They expect that to continue during the upcoming, and Utah's final, Sundance Film Festival.

Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting

Australia has enacted new laws for a national gun buyback, tighter background checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate crimes in response to the country's ​worst mass shooting in decades.

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and ​rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.

In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

A "people's national championship" is good, but all are striving to lift up the College Football Playoff trophy in the end.

Standing at eye level again: How a Utah company is transforming mobility care

Matia Mobility's standing wheelchairs are transforming lives in Utah and beyond.

Immigration detention center talk sparks Salt Lake County mayor's concern; more protests loom

Talk of an immigration detention center has sparked backlash from the Salt Lake County mayor as more protesting looms against increased action targeting immigrants.

Utah Republicans call for the state's courts to be more transparent

Utah state Republican leaders recently expressed frustration and concern with the state's judicial branch.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Indiana caps off storybook season, earns No. 1 final ranking

It was one of the greatest sports stories as Indiana football went from irrelevant to national champions in a two-year period.

How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

'I would do this the rest of my life': St. George all-abilities park employs all-abilities staff

Thunder Junction All Abilities Park in St. George was built in 2016 to provide attractions that accommodate the physical abilities of all visitors, and it has extended that to its employees.

US had record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback

Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in west Texas, and there have been new cases in the United States each week since.

Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner Bros to keep Paramount at bay

Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets but without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount's ​rival efforts.

Charged with killing a Utah woman, he fled to the Philippines. Now this fugitive breaks his silence.

A man charged with killing a Utah woman in 2024 claims he had nothing to do with her death and is being set up by the victim's husband.

Cancer survival rates are better than ever — including killer cancers

The five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached a historic 70%, according to the latest American Cancer Society Cancer Statistics 2026 report, based on people diagnosed in the U.S. between 2015 and 2021.