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Schmaltz's hat trick helps Mammoth cruise to 6-2 win over Canucks

02/02/2026 11:42pm

Nick Schmaltz scored a hat trick and picked up another assist for a four-point night as Utah's offense exploded for six goals in a rout over the visiting Vancouver Canucks.

Tulsi Gabbard says Trump requested her presence at FBI raid in Fulton County

02/02/2026 10:58pm

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Monday she was present at last week's FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia at the request of President Donald Trump and that her attendance was within her ⁠authority.

Babysitter sent to prison after admitting to killing 4-month-old in frustration

02/02/2026 10:30pm

Zachary Walton was sentenced to prison Monday for killing a 4-month-old baby he was babysitting. Prosecutors say he smashed the infant's head into an elevator corner.

Salt Lake man charged with kidnapping, beating woman

02/02/2026 9:00pm

A Salt Lake man who prosecutors say has a significant criminal history outside of Utah is now facing Utah felony charges accusing him of kidnapping and beating a woman.

Italian history gives the US a reality check

02/02/2026 8:15pm

As America prepares to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, Italy provided a reality check on history. Milan's stunning Duomo was under construction in 1386.

Utah's Olympic legacy shines in Italy as Spencer Eccles carries torch through Lake Como area

02/02/2026 7:30pm

The Olympic torch made its way by Italy's Lake Como region as part of its journey toward Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.

Reps. Owens, Maloy take Utah's redistricting battle to federal court

02/02/2026 7:03pm

U.S. Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy of Utah joined 11 local leaders in filing a federal lawsuit on Monday alleging that the state's court-ordered congressional map violates the U.S. Constitution.

Schultz wants to remove defense attorneys to remake 'broken' Sentencing Commission

02/02/2026 7:00pm

A proposal championed by Utah's House speaker would significantly revamp the state's Sentencing Commission, removing defense attorneys and replacing them with prosecutors and police.

World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour

02/02/2026 6:30pm

The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah this spring in the first leg of its first-ever coast-to-coast tour, Union Pacific announced.

Saratoga Springs officer found not legally justified in shooting man driving away

02/02/2026 5:31pm

A Saratoga Springs officer was not legally justified when he shot a man in the back as he was driving away in 2024, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has announced.

SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions

02/02/2026 5:20pm

Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Musk's AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot.

Clintons agree to testify in House Epstein investigation, aide says

02/02/2026 5:18pm

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hilary ⁠Clinton have agreed to testify ‌before the House Oversight ⁠Committee for its ‌investigation into ‍Jeffrey Epstein.

Lee urges House Republicans to block shutdown-ending bill unless border spending is added back

02/02/2026 5:00pm

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is urging his Republican colleagues in the House to reject the most recent spending deal to reopen the government unless it includes language funding the Department of Homeland Security.

Judge denies second request to move Kouri Richins trial to Salt Lake County

02/02/2026 4:10pm

The jury trial for Kouri Richins is scheduled to begin with jury selection next week in Summit County. A judge on Monday denied a second request to move the trial to Salt Lake County.

Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel

02/02/2026 3:47pm

Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades. The imposing fresco of heaven and hell dominates the Sistine Chapel.

DHS chief says body cameras are being deployed to every field officer in Minneapolis

02/02/2026 3:42pm

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Monday her department was deploying body cameras to every officer in the field in Minneapolis effective immediately.

Have You Seen This? A hula star is born

02/02/2026 3:41pm

If the saying goes "teach them while they're young," 18-month-old Kuanao'o Burke is definitely an example of it after he was caught practicing with members of his family's hula halau.

Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house

02/02/2026 3:00pm

Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.

BYU defensive staff taking shape under Poppinga, adds former Utes DB Lewis Walker

02/02/2026 2:43pm

The Cougars also promoted linebackers coach Justin Ena to special teams coordinated and defensive analyst Chad Kauha'aha'a to outside linebackers coach.

Pilot suffers critical injuries in southern Utah helicopter crash

02/02/2026 2:19pm

A helicopter crash in southern Utah has left pilot hospitalized in critical condition.

Tyler Robinson denies seeking 'secret prosecution,' but doesn't want his arguments to be public

02/02/2026 2:15pm

The defense team for Tyler Robinson has replied to the media's and the state's opposition to a proposal to keep cameras out of the courtroom during his capital murder trial.

Utah opens new state liquor store in Moab

02/02/2026 1:26pm

A new state liquor store in Moab opened its doors to customers for the first time Monday.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 2 more arrests in the St. Paul church protest

02/02/2026 12:31pm

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday announced two more arrests following a protest at a Minnesota church against the immigration crackdown, bringing the number of people arrested to nine.

A Utah man shaped an independent Federal Reserve. This BYU expert explains why it matters

02/02/2026 12:23pm - PARTNER

Today's debate issue is an echo from the U.S. central banks' early days — can it act in the economic interest of the nation if it's subject to political pressure?

Woman in 'extremely critical' condition after being hit by truck in Salt Lake crosswalk

02/02/2026 12:15pm

A woman is in "extremely critical" condition after being hit by a truck Monday while walking in a crosswalk at the 1500 East and 1300 South intersection, police said.

The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work

02/02/2026 12:02pm

In the "Silicon Slopes," the conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting. It's no longer just about what the machines can do; it's about what they should do.

Justice Department takes down Epstein-related files that may have had victim information

02/02/2026 11:04am

The Justice Department says it has taken down thousands of documents and "media" that may have inadvertently included victim-identifying information related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

02/02/2026 10:53am

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought.

Post Malone reps Spanish Fork at Grammys, announces Utah stop on new tour

02/02/2026 10:32am

Post Malone provided a subtle shoutout to his adopted home state of Utah during the Grammy Awards Sunday night. He's also slated to perform in Utah again later this year.

Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis

02/02/2026 10:26am

ShayLee Hunter was born with a rare digestive disorder called chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a condition where the nerves and muscles of the gut don't work properly. Food and fluid can't move through her body as they should.

Bad Bunny wins top Grammy prize in a first for a Spanish-language album

02/02/2026 10:10am

Bad Bunny, the Latino rap star, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language album, with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

02/02/2026 9:48am

The handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler's Knob in western Pennsylvania announced that he saw his own shadow Monday morning, thereby predicting six more weeks of winter and not an early spring.

US House takes up deal to restore government funding, Tuesday vote expected

02/02/2026 9:24am

The House of Representatives takes up legislation on Monday that would lift a partial government shutdown that started over the weekend, with a final vote expected on Tuesday.

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow

02/02/2026 8:56am

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access. This new fee structure, which began Monday, aims to raise funds and manage crowds at the iconic site.

This veteran arts reporter on Sundance: 'I'm going to miss it'

02/02/2026 8:35am

After covering 30 straight Sundance Film Festivals, longtime arts reporter Scott Iwasaki reflects on the chaos, magic and cultural impact of the event as it takes its final bow in Utah before moving to Boulder, Colorado.

Sheriff says there is a crime scene in search for 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mom

02/02/2026 8:02am

An Arizona sheriff says "we do in fact have a crime scene" as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

02/02/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Gaza's border crossing to Egypt reopens in a key step for truce

02/02/2026 7:40am

Egyptian and Israeli security officials say Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt has reopened for limited traffic, a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

'You don't have to open the door': ACLU warns Utahns of immigration officer entry limits

02/02/2026 7:14am

A new federal lawsuit over an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy is raising questions about what agents can do at someone's home — and what Utahns' rights are.

Utah's Hogle Zoo announces birth of giraffe calf

02/02/2026 6:45am

Utah's Hogle Zoo announced the healthy arrival of a giraffe calf on Saturday after the zoo's 8-year-old giraffe gave birth on January 26.

Fewer immigrants coming to Utah, tracking with President Trump's immigration crackdown

02/02/2026 6:20am

The number of immigrants who came to Utah in 2025 dipped considerably compared to the prior year, tracking with President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

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