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Steph Curry leads Warriors to 140-124 win over Jazz

01/28/2026 10:47pm
The Warriors knocked down 23 3-point shots to lift them over the Jazz as Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh continue to impress in the loss.

Tooele couple recounts hearing loud explosion, escaping flames

01/28/2026 10:33pm
A fire destroyed a Tooele couple's home and took the life of one of their pets Friday night, and on Wednesday, they relived the moments leading up to and during the blaze.

Harry and Meghan debut new documentary 'Cookie Queens' at Sundance Film Festival

01/28/2026 10:04pm
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, made a surprise debut at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah over the weekend to promote their latest film project.

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

01/28/2026 9:36pm
NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with six astronauts and a teacher on board. That legacy is being carried on by those on Earth all those years later.

After 53 years of open seating, Southwest implements assigned seating

01/28/2026 9:02pm
After over 50 years of having a unique open seating policy, Southwest Airlines started using assigned seating on Tuesday. Here's what other changes are coming to the carrier.

Lawmakers advance plan to cut Utah income taxes for sixth straight year

01/28/2026 8:35pm
Lawmakers voted on Wednesday to advance SB60, which would cut the state's corporate and income tax rate to 4.45% and could save a typical Utah family around $45 a year.

American Fork man found guilty of murdering brother-in-law, but not guilty of conspiring

01/28/2026 8:17pm
A jury on Wednesday found Kevin Ellis guilty of murder in the shooting death of his brother-in-law, but the jury found him not guilty of conspiring with others to commit the killing.

BYU women drop back-to-back after Amari Whiting's 1st double-double for Oklahoma State

01/28/2026 8:03pm
Whiting totaled 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks for her double-double of the season as Oklahoma State secured a 67-51 win over BYU at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Trump administration rolls out 'Trump accounts' for babies as part of affordability pitch

01/28/2026 7:34pm
President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, is rolling ​out his investment accounts for babies in the United States, with more than 500,000 families already signed up, top officials said.

Utah bill to end driver privilege card program for immigrants formulated, awaiting attention

01/28/2026 7:11pm
A bill sponsored by Utah Rep. Trevor Lee to end the state's driver privilege program, geared in part to immigrants in the country illegally, has been formulated and numbered.

Kearns woman stabbed, killed boyfriend after accusing him of abusing her daughter, charges say

01/28/2026 6:38pm
A Kearns woman was charged with manslaughter Wednesday and accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death after she believed he tried to sexually abuse her daughter.

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say

01/28/2026 6:02pm
At least two federal agents ​who were involved in Saturday's fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in ⁠Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, two ‌U.S. media outlets said on Wednesday.

Grantsville meat company owner charged with animal cruelty

01/28/2026 5:36pm
The owner of a Tooele County butcher shop is facing a criminal misemeanor charge for allegedly telling an employee to cut off the hoof of an injured steer without first "stunning" the animal.

'It's perfect for our program': Utah baseball officially opens Charlie Monfort Field at America First Ballpark

01/28/2026 5:13pm
The University of Utah baseball team finally has a home.

Utah lawmakers looking to reduce penalties for speeding in school zones

01/28/2026 5:05pm
Utah lawmakers are considering changes to penalties for drivers caught speeding in school zones. In short, the penalties for certain drivers would be reduced.

Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'

01/28/2026 4:33pm
Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee ​Good, two Minneapolis residents killed during President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids.

Drone demo wows as 47G aerospace shows off on defense day at Utah Capitol

01/28/2026 4:02pm
Utah-based 47G hosted its aerospace and defense showcase Wednesday at the state Capitol, bringing together leaders, industry executives and innovators and drawing hundreds of attendees.

Have You Seen This? Girl's first bike ride inspires joyous reaction

01/28/2026 3:43pm
My wish? That the rest of us can all experience moments in our lives that make us feel as proud and happy as this girl.

Utah to buy US Magnesium plant for $30M — an 'incredible opportunity' for the Great Salt Lake

01/28/2026 3:03pm
Utah is close to finalizing its acquisition of US Magnesium's shuttered plant next to the Great Salt Lake, which includes a large volume of water for the lake.

Utah health department reports 54 recent measles cases as outbreak continues

01/28/2026 1:30pm
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported 54 newly identified cases in the last three weeks as measles continues to spread.

South Salt Lake police officer arrested, accused of being intoxicated on duty

01/28/2026 1:24pm
A South Salt Lake police officer trainee was arrested while on duty and accused of driving and carrying a weapon while under the influence.

Four big questions ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards show

01/28/2026 1:16pm
The 68th annual Grammy Awards are Sunday, airing live from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+. What can viewers expect?

FBI searches Atlanta election office related to 2020 US presidential vote

01/28/2026 12:55pm
The FBI is executing a search warrant at a Fulton County election ​office outside Atlanta related to an investigation into possible interference in Georgia in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Utah's Democratic leaders push against idea of immigrant detention center in the state

01/28/2026 12:30pm
Utah's Democratic leaders are pressing the state's federal delegation to oppose the notion of building an immigrant detention facility in the state.

People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests

01/28/2026 12:25pm
Apple bet big on a dramatic redesign of its iPhone last year, the biggest shakeup to its flagship smartphone in nearly a decade. But the slimmer iPhone Air hasn't seemed to resonate with buyers.

South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption

01/28/2026 12:02pm
The wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 months in prison for corruption, as her husband awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge.

Overnight count seeks to touch base with Utahns experiencing homelessness

01/28/2026 12:00pm
The Road Home is taking a new approach to ensure more families are identified during Salt Lake County's upcoming Point-In-Time Count.

Utah Republicans push to end exceptions for child transgender treatments

01/28/2026 11:40am
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, would permanently prohibit health care providers from prescribing hormonal transgender treatment, such as cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, to minors.

Chinese fossils show marine animals thriving half a billion years ago

01/28/2026 11:32am
Scientists have unearthed in southern China fossils of a multitude of marine creatures dating to more than a half billion years ago, showing a deep-water ecosystem thriving in the ​aftermath of the first mass extinction of the animal world.

Fascinating historical locations in Utah and how you can keep them safe

01/28/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
The Utah State Historic Preservation Office is launching a new, multi-year anti-vandalism campaign to help Protect Our Past.

California's political problems funded Utah's booming energy market

01/28/2026 11:27am - PARTNER
Regulations kept the state from generating electricity from coal, so California outsourced production to Utah.

Ogden man charged with kidnapping, sodomy for alleged relationship with minor

01/28/2026 11:00am
An Ogden man has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and forcible sodomy stemming from an alleged relationship with a minor in 2018 and 2019.

Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency

01/28/2026 10:38am
Amazon confirmed 16,000 corporate job cuts on Wednesday, completing a plan for around 30,000 since October, while leaving open the ​possibility of further reductions.

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' headlines blockbuster Broadway at the Eccles season

01/28/2026 10:00am
Broadway is returning to downtown Salt Lake City with what many theater fans are calling the strongest lineup in the history of Broadway at the Eccles.

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

01/28/2026 9:57am
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and giving little ​indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again.

US review of Alex Pretti killing does not mention him brandishing firearm

01/28/2026 9:51am
An initial government review of the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Alex Pretti by ​immigration agents in Minneapolis made no mention of him brandishing a firearm, despite initial statements by Trump officials highlighting the weapon.

Rubio touts progress with Venezuela's new leaders in Senate hearing

01/28/2026 9:47am
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela's new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, leaving no immediate need for further U.S. military action.

Chronic absenteeism: Lawmakers from both parties pledge to get Utah kids back in class

01/28/2026 9:30am
Last year, prior to the current academic year, the Utah State Board of Education reported that almost a quarter of Utah students were chronically absent during the 2023-2024 school year.

After community outcry, Sandy intersection has new LED lighting system

01/28/2026 9:00am
Sandy takes action to improve intersection safety after a tragedy.

Defense does not want video of Charlie Kirk assassination shown at hearing

01/28/2026 8:31am
Tyler Robinson, charged with killing Charlie Kirk, and his team have filed an objection to a video of Kirk's death that they expect prosecutors to show at his next hearing.

Why is the University of Utah launching a federalism/American governance initiative?

01/28/2026 8:20am
The University of Utah launched its "civic engagement" initiative: a presidential initiative on federalism, law and American governance, part of its strategic reinvestment. Here's why.

Visitation at Utah's national parks was steady in 2025 — except for this park

01/28/2026 8:05am
Visitation to Utah's "Mighty 5" slid somewhat in 2025, but not to the extent of other National Park Service-managed parks in the state.

9 fun Utah Valley spots where you can escape the winter cold

01/28/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
Utah Valley offers plenty of activities that don't depend on the weather or even a heavy coat. In fact, some destinations require nothing more than a swimsuit.

Coping with exposure to violent videos online

01/28/2026 7:15am
With ongoing violence in Minnesota dominating the news, experts say a good coping skill to decrease the impact of violent online videos includes limiting your exposure to them.

3 wolves killed in Cache County; picture prompts concern over 'lethal removal'

01/28/2026 6:15am
The emergence of a photo showing three dead wolves in northeastern Utah has sparked a lot of reaction.