6A state cheer: Weber coed wins 1st title, Corner Canyon all-girl 3rd in 4 years

Weber won the show category, and finished in the top-three in all three disciplines to capture their first 6A competitive cheer championship at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

Can this Sundance film help save the Great Salt Lake? Cox, lake experts hope so

"The Lake," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, draws attention to the efforts to save the Great Salt Lake. Its stars say they hope it can have a role in providing a happy ending in the lake's story.

Tracking transparency: Lawmakers consider making changes to Utah's public records law

The KSL Investigators are tracking every bill that could affect transparency and public access to records under the Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA.

Barron Trump may have saved a woman's life by calling British police during assault, court hears

Barron Trump, son of the president, contacted police in London last year after witnessing an alleged assault on a female friend while he and the woman were on a video call, a British court has been told.

Snowstorms in Washington could derail Senate schedule, raising stakes of partial shutdown

A major winter storm heading toward the northeast this weekend is raising the stakes for a partial government shutdown next week due to travel delays for senators.

Utah political, education leaders sign resolution to make higher ed more affordable, attainable

Gov. Spencer Cox joined legislative and higher education leaders Friday to sign a resolution emphasizing the goal of making higher ed more affordable and attainable for Utahns.

UVU celebrates opening of engineering building

Utah Valley University opened the doors to its newest building on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering & Technology Building.

Meta halts teens' access to AI characters globally

Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend ​teenagers' access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it ⁠builds an updated iteration of those for teen users.

Trial begins for man charged with shooting driver during Provo Black Lives Matter protest

Prosecutors say Jesse Taggart planned his defense before he shot a driver during a Provo Black Lives Matter protest in June of 2020. His attorneys say he was defending others.

President Trump throws his weight behind effort to overturn Utah's Proposition 4

President Donald Trump posted on his social platform urging followers to sign an initiative to overturn Utah's anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4.

Will this bill end Utah's 'dumb' fight over flags?

A Utah lawmaker is proposing to limit secondary city flags from being flown in schools, airports and courthouses, hoping to end a fight over city flags that started last year.

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county, and people are stocking up as they prepare.

1 injured after shots fired in Provo park, police say

Police are seeking information after a Provo park shooting.

Owner places a large chunk of the Gateway in Salt Lake City up for sale

A large piece of the Gateway in Salt Lake City is up for sale amid massive changes planned for the downtown area.

League One Volleyball returns to Salt Lake for Year 2. Here are 3 things to know

Former BYU star Alexa Gray had 11 kills, three blocks and an ace for 15 points, and Jordyn Poulter dished out an eye-popping 41 assists as LOVB Salt Lake turned aside LOVB Houston in straight sets

White House faces skeptical judge in lawsuit over Trump ballroom

A judge in Washington on Thursday sharply questioned whether President Donald Trump's administration had ​authority to proceed with the construction of a $400-million White House ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing.

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures

Thousands gathered in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, part of a broader movement against an increased immigration enforcement statewide.

The deal to secure TikTok's future in the US has finally closed

The joint venture acquiring TikTok's U.S. assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company.

Who do Utahns trust more: Donald Trump, Spencer Cox or elected officials in general?

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll examines trust in what elected officials say.

Media argues Tyler Robinson capital murder case can't be a 'secret prosecution'

As the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk asks to classify multiple motions as private, media attorneys say legal proceedings can't be conducted in secret.

New Weber State art exhibit, 'We Are All Migrants,' puts focus on migration

A new Weber State University exhibit, "We Are All Migrants," puts the focus on migration, a timeless issue, though currently the focus of intense debate.

Ogden council members pursuing measure to quell jitters over immigration crackdown

Amid an outcry by some, two Ogden City Council members are pursuing a measure to quell the jitters caused by the federal immigration crackdown.

Luigi Mangione due for court hearing in CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health ​insurance executive outside a hotel in Manhattan, is due in federal court on Friday as a judge considers whether key pieces of evidence should ⁠be included in the death penalty murder case.

What are 'exploding trees'? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech's campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along its trunk.

Making sense of the Utah Jazz's rebuild after 4 years, and why there's reasons for hope

The Jazz have spent the last four years reshaping their team. After retooling the roster and plenty of losses, Utah looks poised to take the next step in returning to a perennial playoff team.

Lawmakers say Utah's courts are overwhelmed. Will adding more justices help?

Utah lawmakers are advancing a plan to add two justices to the state Supreme Court, though some Republicans question whether it will actually improve efficiency.

David and Victoria Beckham family drama pulls in a generation unafraid to go 'no contact'

For a few hours this week, it felt like the world and all its horrors stopped with one subject taking over the internet: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

Family of man killed in trooper-involved crash thanks community, asks for prayers

Mandie and Jack Wilcoxon went on a walk in their Eagle Mountain neighborhood when tragedy struck on Jan. 7 — he was hit and killed by an on-duty patrol officer.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been arrested

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

South Jordan man upset with speeder followed him, shot him with pepper gun, police say

A South Jordan man, upset with another man for speeding through his neighborhood, was arrested Thursday after shooting the man in the face with a pepper gun, police say.

Justin Baldoni to seek dismissal of Blake Lively's lawsuit

A federal judge will consider on Thursday actor Justin Baldoni's bid to dismiss actor Blake Lively's lawsuit ​accusing him of sexual harassment and waging a smear campaign in connection with their 2024 movie.

After the boom: Salt Lake County home prices stabilize

If you've been feeling frustrated with the housing market, there is good news. Prices are stabilizing and the market is catching its breath.

Republicans ramp up efforts to strengthen Sen. Mike Lee's bill to ban noncitizens from voting

Republican leaders are ramping up efforts to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections by reviving a bill from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to implement stricter identification requirements.

Airlines issue travel waivers as winter storm threatens widespread disruptions

Airlines have rolled out sweeping travel waivers as a winter storm forecast to affect over two dozen states threatened to disrupt air travel nationwide heading into the weekend.

Bid to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers fails in House

Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution on Thursday barring President Donald Trump from further military action ​in Venezuela without congressional authorization.

PayPal user fights for his money back after he said a hacker racked up fraudulent charges

A Salt Lake man said someone hacked into PayPal and used it to buy lodging. What protection do you have from fraudulent charges made through your mobile payment app?