Utah lawmakers aim to make child care more accessible for all Utahns

The Policy Project held a press conference with a bipartisan group of state lawmakers on Thursday to share what the legislators are working on to make raising a family more affordable.

Utah State stacking 'character wins' as final month approaches

Utah State has played through some recent adversity and picked up some "character wins," as Jarrod Calhoun describes it.

We asked retired astronauts about their favorite space movies. This is what they shared with us

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch as early as Feb. 6, putting human spaceflight to the moon back in the spotlight after a 50-plus year hiatus which may inspire future filmmakers to explore the possibilities of space travel in their own work.

'Simply discrimination': Utah attorney decries treatment of client by immigration officials

A Utah attorney is crying foul after a client's appointment was canceled by immigration officials because her U.S. citizen husband is originally from Venezuela.

Here's why the governor and other Utah leaders are going to the Milan-Cortina Olympics

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he's heading to the 2026 Winter Games that begin Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, Italy, so he can learn firsthand what its going to take to ready the state for the Olympic spotlight in eight years.

'Cougar Pell Promise': BYU offers a 'top-off' tuition program for cash-stretched students

BYU's "Cougar Pell Promise" is a "last-dollar in commitment" program to cover — or top off — the member tuition amount after other free aid resources had been applied, according to BYU.

The food pyramid was wrong: Here's what changed and why it matters

The newly updated federal dietary guidance marks one of the most meaningful nutrition resets in modern history.

Utah could soon add another state holiday: Good Friday

There are a number of states in the U.S. that recognize Good Friday as a legal holiday, but Utah is not one of them. That could soon change.

Museum of Idaho launches new exhibit exploring 'Life Before Dinosaurs'

From looking into the future with artificial intelligence to learning about mummies of the past, the Museum of Idaho ventures further back in time, before dinosaurs existed.

How 2 sisters' BYU basketball attendance is bringing people together

Two elderly sisters and lifelong BYU fans, Dixie Grimmett and Penny Spresser, continue to attend Cougars basketball games with the help of family, fellow fans and a devoted usher, embodying community, loyalty and joy at the Marriott Center.

Have You Seen This? King Kong cat takes down flying saucer

Cats are natural swatters. Anything else that enters the swatting radius, whether it's a bird, a golf ball, a mouse or a pile of laundry, is gonna get struck down.

Beyond the bump: 7 surprising reasons to get an ultrasound

Most people associate medical ultrasounds with baby bumps, but that's just one of many reasons to consider getting an ultrasound.

What are the most bicycle-friendly cities in Utah?

Another Utah city has joined the ranks as a top bicycle-friendly community, as determined by the oldest national bicycle organization in the United States.

Russian drone strike kills 12 miners as Kyiv announces new talks

A Russian drone strike on a bus carrying miners killed at least 12 people, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new ​peace talks.

5-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, lawmaker says

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after ​being detained by U.S. immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday.

How one of America's most politically powerful Latter-day Saints transformed the US

New biography explores Harry Reid's rise from Searchlight, Nevada, to Senate power broker

2-year-old boy sets world record for snooker trick shots

A 2-year-old boy has been confirmed as the holder of two snooker world records after showing a prodigious talent for the sport.

Utah celebrates expanding role as national entertainment hub after milestone year in film

The Utah Film Commission is celebrating another milestone year for Utah's ever-expanding film and television industry.

Legislative efforts to overhaul Utah judiciary facing backlash

In the first two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, GOP lawmakers have introduced several bills that overhaul the state's court systems, and public response has been predominantly skeptical.

Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining

Eighty years ago, the first Las Vegas buffet opened with the $1 Western-themed Buckaroo Buffet that offered cold cuts and cheese. Today, visitors can drop $175 on luxury buffets with lobster tail, prime rib and limitless drinks.

Skimo. Cyclocross. Sports you probably don't know could be coming to Utah's 2034 Olympics

Ski mountaineering is set to debut at the Milan-Cortina Olympics that start Feb. 6. Other sports are lining up for future Winter Games.

'Yes, dear is one of the secrets': Senior couples renew vows and share secret to long marriage

It was a celebration of 360 years of love and commitment Tuesday, as couples at Teal Shores Senior Living say they've figured out the secret to a long, happy marriage.

Florida man sentenced to prison for explicit conversations with Utah teen

A man charged in relation to the disappearance of a Utah teen he was having conversations with was sentenced to prison. The teen was missing for six weeks before she returned.

New proposal would limit off-campus housing options for trans students

A Utah House committee has given the green light to limiting where transgender students can live in private, off-campus housing.

Russia and Ukraine's combined war casualties could reach 2 million soon, report estimates

The number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could be 2 million by spring, with Russia sustaining the largest number of troop deaths for any major power in any conflict since World War I.

Get your own copy of 'Putting on Christ' for free: Here's how

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

South Salt Lake nationally recognized for its kindness initiatives

South Salt Lake's acts of kindness initiative gains the city recognition in the latest edition of Good Housekeeping magazine.