81 athletes with Utah ties headed to 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Team USA's final Olympic roster of 232 athletes was released Monday, and nearly one-third of the entire U.S. team has ties to Utah.

Lightning outlasts Mammoth as both goaltenders shine

In a display of brilliant goaltending for both teams, two power play goals are the difference in Tampa Bay's 2-0 win over the Mammoth.

No. 1 Arizona holds off BYU comeback to stay unbeaten

Brayden Burries poured in 29 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals, and Jaden Bradley scored 26 with three assists and two steals as No. 1 Arizona remained unbeaten.

Californian with Utah ties charged with obstructing investigation into double killing

A criminal charge was filed Monday against a California man accused of not cooperating with the Salt Lake police investigation into a double killing at a church parking lot.

KeyBank providing $43M for affordable housing in Salt Lake City that will add 100 new units

Salt Lake City is positioned to continue adding to its housing supply with Key Bank last week announcing $43.4 million in financing for affordable housing development in partnership with the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.

Missing children allegedly kidnapped by West Jordan mom found in Croatian orphanage

Four West Jordan children who were allegedly kidnapped by their mother were found in a Croatian orphanage Sunday.

Utah House OKs bill to make sure voters are U.S. citizens, though study uncovers few issues

The Utah House approved a bill to ensure voters are U.S. citizens, though preliminary results of a state study show few instances of noncitizens registering to vote.

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

France's National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social ​media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.

Cox calls for prayer again as Utah's snowpack nears record low

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is again calling on people of all faiths to pray for snow, as the state's snowpack nears a low point in the modern era of snowpack collection tracking.

30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US

Many U.S. residents are facing another night of below-freezing temperatures and no electricity after a massive winter storm dumped more snow in Northeast and left parts of the South coated in ice.

Lawmakers press pause on bill to decentralize the verification of candidate petition signatures

A legislative committee voted Monday not to advance a bill that would have decentralized responsibility for verifying signatures to qualify candidates for the primary ballot in state elections.

'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.

Republicans face election risks in clash with gun rights groups over protester's killing

Trump administration officials' suggestion that Alex Pretti should not have brought a legally carried handgun to a Minneapolis protest has opened a rare rift with gun rights groups.

Democrats say they won't approve ICE funding, increasing risk of shutdown

A majority of Senate Democrats say they won't vote to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the latest spending package, increasing the risk of a partial government shutdown later this week.

In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota's governor talk after fatal shooting

President Donald Trump and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on Monday they had a productive discussion on immigration enforcement, in a possible sign that Trump might consider de-escalating a surge of agents.

Kouri Richins claims the state is threatening witnesses and seeks all communications

Attorneys for Kouri Richins claim prosecutors threatened witnesses, one with a warrant and another with loss of immunity. They want all communications between prosecutors and witnesses.

What Utah voters think about Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship

A new Deseret News/Morning Consult poll shows mixed voter views on President Trump's first year back in office and finds substantial support among Utah voters for birthright citizenship.

Ye apologizes for antisemitic remarks, says he was treated for bipolar disorder

American rapper and record producer Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took out a full-page advertisement ​in the Wall Street Journal on Monday to apologize for antisemitic remarks that drew years of backlash.

Teen son of slain Saratoga Springs woman had gunshot residue on his clothing, police say

There was gunshot residue on clothing worn by a 15-year-old the day his mother and 8-year-old brother were shot and killed in Saratoga Springs, newly unsealed search warrants say.

Sen. Curtis criticizes Trump administration, calls for investigation into Minneapolis shooting

Utah Sen. John Curtis called Monday for a "transparent, independent investigation" into the killing of a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration agents.

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted on Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

Nearly ⅔ of Utahns support Proposition 4, new polling shows

A majority of Utahns — including 55% of Republicans — support the anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4, according to new polling released Monday.

Winter storm across the US in photos

A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Southeast were left without electricity.

A gentle goodbye: How in-home euthanasia services can ease the pain of losing your pet

This option, though still difficult, prioritizes comfort, dignity and peace during a profoundly emotional and challenging time.

7 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at airport in Bangor, Maine, FAA says

Seven people were killed and one person was seriously injured in Sunday's crash of a private jet in Bangor, Maine, according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration.

University Place manager retires after 48-year legacy of building a place for community

When Rob Kallas took over as manager of University Mall 48 years ago, it was exclusively a shopping center that wasn't yet even at tenant capacity. It's safe to say a lot has changed.

Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday.

Will Congress rescind the Grand Staircase-Escalante land-use plan?

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office in July, requesting its opinion on whether the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument land-use plan could be classified as a "rule."

Musk's X investigated by EU over Grok sexualized images after public outcry

Elon Musk's X faces investigation by the European Union into whether it disseminates illegal content, following public outcry ​over the spreading of manipulated sexualized images by its AI Grok chatbot.

Israel says remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered

Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that stopped the Israel-Hamas war.

'We tried everything': Family-owned Orem bakery to close after years of financial hurdles

Orem's La Brioche Argentine Bakery has announced its closure after decline in sales and financial struggles.

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.

Unique Lehi retreat designed for new moms and their babies

The transition from a hospital to home with a new baby can be abrupt. One couple is hoping to bridge that gap with a retreat to give women the option of having more help postpartum.

Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush

Gold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Sunday, extending a historic rally as investors piled ​into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Frigid weather stresses US electric grid

Electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts as frigid weather hitting half of the country's population stressed their operations.

Paying a visit to the Taj Mahal of hoops

As soon as it was finished, Time magazine put the Dome on its list of the World's Greatest Places. It is the crown jewel of sports arenas. The Taj Mahal of hoops.