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Utah lawmakers hesitate over posting candidate petition signatures online

02/03/2026 10:33pm

A proposal by Rep. Mike Kohler, R-Midway, to publicly list the names of those who sign petitions in support of candidates for office is not moving forward, at least for now.

Man who fired fatal shot in Clearfield road rage shooting acquitted in murder trial

02/03/2026 10:01pm

A West Point man was acquitted of murder during a jury trial on Friday. Jurors found that he acted in defense of himself, his vehicle or both during a road rage confrontation in June 2024.

Snowfall helps Cortina prepare for Winter Games as construction crunch continues

02/03/2026 9:35pm

A burst of much‑needed snow arrived in Cortina, Italy, on Tuesday, just days before the 2026 Winter Olympics' opening ceremonies, bringing relief and new challenges for construction.

Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling for new UDOT partnership, other changes

02/03/2026 9:04pm

A proposed Utah bill calls on Salt Lake City to partner with state transportation officials before enacting any new traffic safety projects, following a study required in 2025.

Trump, Colombia's Petro make amends at White House after months of feuding

02/03/2026 8:31pm

President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that they had a cordial meeting in their first face-to-face encounter, defying some analysts and advisers.

Collier posts career-high 22 assists as Jazz pick up 131-122 win over Indiana

02/03/2026 8:18pm

Isaiah Collier recorded a career-high 22 assists and all seven Jazz players scored in double-digits as they picked up the road win over the Pacers 131-122.

David Huntsman carries Olympic torch in Milan suburb, highlights mental health ahead of 2034

02/03/2026 8:16pm

Rainfall didn't stop Utah's David Huntsman from carrying the Olympic flame Tuesday morning as the torch continued toward Milan, where it will light the cauldron in three days.

Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers

02/03/2026 7:36pm

Salt Lake City International Airport is getting a new airline, which seeks to bolster connections between Utah and Mexico.

Bar condemns Legislature's 'all-out attack' on judicial independence

02/03/2026 7:11pm

Leaders of the Utah State Bar reiterated their opposition to a slate of bills they say would remake the court system and threaten to erode the judiciary's independence.

Vonn 'confident' she can race at Olympics with ruptured ACL in left knee

02/03/2026 6:34pm

Lindsey Vonn is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics beginning this week despite the left knee injury she sustained in a crash four days ago.

State School Board selects 4 companies as panic alert providers for K-12 schools

02/03/2026 6:02pm

Among the sweeping school safety requirements implemented through HB84, all Utah public schools are required to have a wearable panic alert system in place by the end of June 2026.

Utah 2034 committee updates IOC on progress during presentation in Milan

02/03/2026 5:34pm

Utah's committee leaders on Tuesday outlined the work completed over the past year and emphasized Utah's readiness for the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.

Utah woman missing after mysterious route change; family desperate for answers

02/03/2026 5:05pm

A desperate search is underway for 69‑year‑old DeEtte Spencer, who vanished after leaving her daughter's home in Colorado. Investigators say she was last seen at a Walmart in Price.

Parts of popular trail, forest to reopen after destructive Grand Canyon wildfire

02/03/2026 4:32pm

More hiking and camping areas in and around Grand Canyon's North Rim are scheduled to reopen for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires ripped through the area last year.

NASA delays astronauts' lunar trip until March after hydrogen leaks mar fueling test

02/03/2026 4:01pm

NASA's long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of leaking hydrogen fuel, announced Tuesday following a critical fueling test in Florida.

Most Americans OK with some moves to counter US immigration crackdown, survey shows

02/03/2026 3:03pm

A new survey shows most people are OK with some of the efforts of those who have taken steps to counter the federal immigration crackdown.

WAC files $1 million lawsuit against Utah Valley University over exit fees

02/03/2026 2:54pm

The conference, which will rebrand as the United Athletic Conference in July, says Utah Valley declined to pay a contractually obligated exit fee to leave for the Big West.

Landlord, tenant groups unite to oppose limiting Utah's residential property tax exemption

02/03/2026 2:30pm

A Utah lawmaker's proposal to effectively raise property taxes on rental property owners has both landlord and tenant groups coming together to oppose it.

Driver accompanying man who was shot and killed while stealing a bike faces her own charges

02/03/2026 2:00pm

A woman who police say was with a man who was shot and killed while trying to steal a bicycle in Salt Lake City is now facing criminal charges.

BYU football offensive staff includes former Patriots, Alabama coach for QBs

02/03/2026 1:20pm

Former Bountiful High head coach Tyler Hughes is returning to his home state after stops at the New England Patriots and Alabama, among others.

From the Wasatch to the Dolomites: Why Utah and Italy's Winter Olympic stages only look alike

02/03/2026 1:15pm

On the surface, the comparison feels natural: two mountain regions, two Winter Olympic legacies, two places that know what it means to host snow sports. But look a little closer and the similarities start to thin out fast.

Utah declared open season on cougars. Why this program is drawing attention

02/03/2026 12:26pm - PARTNER

State also now culling mountain lions in 6 areas to study the effects on life without them.

Jazz part of multi-player trade with Memphis to send Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah

02/03/2026 12:02pm

After several years of a rebuild, the Utah Jazz have made a major move.

UDOT to close lanes of I-15 in Davis County nightly to support new bridge project

02/03/2026 12:00pm

The Utah Department of Transportation warns of nightly lane reductions this week for ongoing construction in Farmington to support pedestrian bridge as part of the Shepard Lane project.

Benvenuti a Cortina d'Ampezzo

02/03/2026 11:30am

With the Olympics less than a week away, attention is turning to Italy's host cities: Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan.

Patrick Kinahan: Matching outrageous hype proving hard for Dybantsa

02/03/2026 10:38am

Living up to the hype, especially in today's frenzied sensationalism of social media, is one of the more difficult tasks to accomplish in the sports world.

The trust factor: Inside Utah's balanced strategy for the AI era

02/03/2026 10:00am

The executive director of Utah's Chamber of Commerce describes artificial intelligence as facing a "political crisis." Here's how she is examining the legalities of AI.

Chuck Negron, lead singer on 'Joy to the World' and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

02/03/2026 9:23am

Chuck Negron, a founding member of the soul-rock sensations Three Dog Night, died Monday. He was 83.

County attorney says prosecutor's daughter had no influence on decision to seek death penalty

02/03/2026 8:50am

The Utah County attorney testified Tuesday that the daughter of one of his prosecutors had no influence on his decision to seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.

Italy hoping investment in youth for 2026 Olympics pay off beyond athletic competition

02/03/2026 8:20am

With the 2026 Winter Olympics just days away, much of the world's attention is focused on athletes, venues and medals. But across Italy, another Olympic effort has been underway for more than a year.

New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

02/03/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Future for 2 more Utah immigrants up in the air after detention by immigration agents

02/03/2026 8:00am

The future for two more Utah immigrants is up in the air after detention by immigration agents in an encounter partially captured on video.

Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother

02/03/2026 7:49am

Investigators have found signs of forced entry at the Arizona home of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother. That's according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke Tuesday.

Trump signs spending bill that ends four-day government shutdown

02/03/2026 7:40am

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a spending deal into law that ends a partial U.S. ⁠government shutdown and gives lawmakers time to negotiate potential limits on his ‌immigration crackdown.

Emergency shelter announced in honor of Kali Randall and her children after their murders

02/03/2026 7:15am

A local emergency shelter will be dedicated to the victims of a tragic 2023 domestic violence murder spree that took the lives of a young mother, her infant son and her unborn baby.

Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Milan to learn from 2026 Games

02/03/2026 6:15am

While nearly a third of Team USA's more than 200 athletes competing in the Winter Olympics have Utah ties, Utah's future Olympic hosts are also making a strong showing in Italy.

Church of Jesus Christ announces financial, site and volunteer support for 2034 Winter Olympics

02/03/2026 4:01am

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its support Tuesday for the 2034 Winter Games, including "a significant financial donation" and other contributions.

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