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Mammoth enter Olympic break in playoff spot after 4-1 win over Red Wings

02/04/2026 11:25pm
The Mammoth picked up two first period goals and 29 saves from Karel Vejmelka as they defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.

Runnin' Utes, again, struggle to get into a rhythm in home loss to Arizona State

02/04/2026 11:15pm
With three combined conference wins between the two teams, the expectation was it would be a close game between two bottom dwellers of the Big 12.

Silicon Slopes unveils new program for Utah entrepreneurs

02/04/2026 10:36pm
On Wednesday, Silicon Slopes co-founder and CEO Clint Betts unveiled Start School, a new initiative free to participants and structured to avoid many common startup program features.

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

02/04/2026 10:17pm
Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. Now it's being phased out, Coca-Cola announced Wednesday.

Vance, in Milan, says the Olympics are 'one of the few things' that unite Americans

02/04/2026 10:04pm
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Milan with his family Thursday, telling U.S. athletes competing in the Milan Cortina Winter Games that the competition "is one of the few things that unites the entire country."

Former West High teacher sentenced to prison for sexually abusing student

02/04/2026 10:02pm
Former West High School drama teacher will spend at least 11 years in prison after being sentenced on Monday for sexually abusing a student who was in a play he directed.

Oklahoma State hands No. 16 BYU basketball 3rd straight loss

02/04/2026 9:45pm
AJ Dybantsa had 36 points, seven rebounds and four assists for BYU, and Richie Saunders added 20 points, eight rebounds and three assists.

Parents urged to stay vigilant as Lehi police arrest multiple suspected child predators

02/04/2026 9:38pm
Parents are being urged to remain vigilant after Lehi police arrested three suspected child predators in just a matter of weeks, which according to investigators, is unfortunately typical.

Utahn who lost $850K hopes lawmakers crack down on cryptocurrency fraud

02/04/2026 9:03pm
A pair of Utah bills would cap cryptocurrency transfers in an effort to crack down on online fraud schemes.

Utahn Amy Garff runs Olympic torch hoping to inspire students ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

02/04/2026 8:17pm
Rain fell steadily as Amy Garff carried the Olympic torch through Saronno, Italy, just north of Milan, but the weather did little to slow her down.

Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations as strategic review continues

02/04/2026 8:02pm
Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of locations across the United States while its parent company continues a strategic review of the embattled brand.

BYU women's futility streak at Kansas continues with 81-60 loss

02/04/2026 7:55pm
Brinley Cannon led BYU (16-7, 5-6 Big 12) for the second consecutive game, scoring 13 points with four rebounds and a block, and Sydney Benally added 11 points and two assists.

San Juan County confirms 3 measles cases in out-of-town residents

02/04/2026 7:45pm
Health officials in San Juan County have confirmed three cases of measles among residents, according to a press release issued Wednesday. It marks the first confirmed cases in the county.

It's illegal to track a car, but not a person. A new bill would change that

02/04/2026 7:12pm
Certain devices, including Apple's AirTags, have been involved in cases where people were tracked without consent. The Utah Legislature is looking at a bill to address that concern.

Utah women bounce back with double-digit win on road over UCF

02/04/2026 7:11pm
The Knights erased its double-digit deficit and cut the Utes lead to 6. But Lani White proved to be the difference maker with a 10-point performance in the fourth quarter to lift Utah to a 67-57 win on the road.

Pet owners run in memory of loved ones lost at unique St. George event

02/04/2026 6:40pm
St. George created a 5K/10K race for pet owners to show their love for their pets, present and past.

BYU tops off signing day with 17 additions, most of whom are already on campus

02/04/2026 6:36pm
The Cougars added nine transfers and eight midyear additions (mostly off church missions) to the 21-player class of high school signees in December.

Utah lawmakers considering renaming a street in Provo after fallen officer Joseph Shinners

02/04/2026 6:04pm
The state Legislature is looking to honor Provo police officer Joseph Shinners, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2019, by renaming part of State Street for him.

Utah lawmaker wants state to match $200M Great Salt Lake fundraising effort

02/04/2026 5:33pm
A new bill proposed in the Utah Legislature seeks to match a philanthropic effort to raise $200 million for Great Salt Lake solutions, but a state agency is unsure about its chances.

UVU students protest immigration crackdown, presence of border protection reps at job fair

02/04/2026 5:01pm
Utah Valley University students protested the immigration crackdown and the presence of U.S. Customs and Border Protection reps at a job fair at the school.

US and Iran agree to Friday talks in Oman but still at odds over agenda

02/04/2026 4:34pm
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday, officials for both sides said, even as they remained at odds over what will be negotiated between the delegations.

Riverton Music to close location over tariff, inflation concerns

02/04/2026 4:02pm
Riverton Music's owner said on Tuesday that tariff-related costs and supply issues as well as inflationary costs led to the decision to close the West Jordan location.

Have You Seen This? Philadelphia woman's car completely encased in ice

02/04/2026 3:24pm
A Philadelphia school teacher has become the center of news and social media attention over the last few days, at the cost of her vehicle.

Why this winter could test Utah's protocols for the Great Salt Lake

02/04/2026 3:02pm
The Utah agency tasked with managing the Great Salt Lake is holding out hope for late-season storms, but they say a record-low snowpack so far this season poses new challenges.

Still no suspect in the disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother

02/04/2026 1:44pm
Authorities say the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother still has no suspect or person of interest, days after she disappeared with signs of forced entry at her home in southern Arizona.

UNICEF calls for criminalization of AI content depicting child sex abuse

02/04/2026 1:36pm
The United Nations children's agency UNICEF on Wednesday called for countries to criminalize the creation of ​AI-generated child sexual abuse content.

US Supreme Court allows pro-Democratic California voting map 

02/04/2026 1:26pm
The Supreme Court allowed California on Wednesday to use a new electoral map designed to give Democrats five more congressional seats, improving the party's chances of regaining control of the House.

Portneuf Medical Center accused of retaliating against whistleblowers over dirty surgical tools

02/04/2026 1:15pm
A local neurosurgeon and a medical device distributor have fired back at Portneuf Medical Center, claiming in a new lawsuit that they were retaliated against after reporting the hospital was using dirty surgical tools.

February is Tinnitus Awareness Month: What is tinnitus, and how do you best treat it?

02/04/2026 12:33pm - SPONSORED
It is important that the root cause of the problem be determined and a proper treatment plan be implemented.

The inspiring life-or-death work uniting Trump, Nicki Minaj, the Dalai Lama and the UN

02/04/2026 12:21pm - PARTNER
The vast ballroom at the Washington Hilton galvanized unexpected allies and ideas this week.

Utah woman accused of abusing 10-year-old nephew

02/04/2026 12:00pm
A West Valley woman is facing a first-degree felony for alleged continuous abuse of her young nephew.

With the Games days away, Olympic ice takes shape in Cortina

02/04/2026 11:30am
At the Cortina Sliding Centre, ice making is now underway for bobsled, luge and skeleton races. One of those workers is Sam. He makes ice by spraying the track with a spritzing hose.

Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper's reach

02/04/2026 10:10am
The Washington Post began widespread layoffs on Wednesday that will drastically shrink the size of the storied newspaper, affecting all departments, according to a ​recording of the call shared with Reuters.

Here are the 83 athletes with ties to Utah at the 2026 Winter Olympics

02/04/2026 10:03am
Close to 31% of Team USA athletes, as well as representatives from eight other countries in Milan-Cortina, spent time in the Beehive State, according to the Utah Sports Commission.

Architects of ambition: Can AI make the classroom more human?

02/04/2026 10:00am
Utah legislation could ensure that AI tools assist teachers without replacing their essential roles, as the state embraces artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Trump to 'draw down' 700 immigration agents in Minnesota

02/04/2026 9:50am
President Donald Trump's ​administration will reduce the number of federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota by 700, White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Wednesday.

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

02/04/2026 9:46am
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since ​World War II as fighting raged on.

Officers identify 'person of interest' shot, killed by police during shooting investigation

02/04/2026 9:39am
Tooele police have identified the man shot and killed Wednesday while by officers who were investigating a shooting that occurred at a convenience store the night before.

Salt Lake City's Mary Bocock embraces her first Olympic moment

02/04/2026 9:20am
Mary Bocock's career is just getting started. And as she said last year, wouldn't it be fun to make it in 2034 when the games come to her backyard?

Alex Jensen looking for 'consistency' as he works to rebuild Utah basketball

02/04/2026 9:04am
Consistency is the name of the game. Unfortunately for the Utah men's basketball team, consistency is fleeting.

Protesters call for stronger action against ICE at Salt Lake City Council meeting

02/04/2026 9:00am
Dozens of demonstrators gathered inside the Salt Lake City Council building Tuesday night, urging city leaders to take stronger action against ICE.

King Charles' brother Andrew leaves Windsor home after latest Epstein revelations

02/04/2026 8:32am
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles, has moved out of his mansion on the royal estate ​in Windsor, a royal source confirmed on Wednesday.

The biggest financial concern for Utahns may surprise you

02/04/2026 8:05am
A new statewide survey not only revealed deep concerns among Utahns when it comes to the state of the economy and inflation, but also identified their biggest single worry — groceries.

Utah collision shop honored for outstanding service: Here's why

02/04/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
A Young Collision Center 2025 accomplishment is being celebrated across the Young Automotive Group — its reception of a BusinessRate Top 10 award.

Man convicted of attempting to assassinate Trump sentenced to life

02/04/2026 7:49am
Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald ​Trump, was sentenced by a judge on Wednesday to life in prison.

Petition launched to save BYU's SOAR program after federal policy changes

02/04/2026 7:40am
A growing online petition is urging BYU to keep its long-running Summer of Academic Refinement, or SOAR, program, alive after it was hit by federal policy changes.

IOC open to earlier dates for future Winter Olympics and Paralympics because of warmer temperatures

02/04/2026 7:21am
Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of the effects of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday.

Salt Lake City finalizes 'historic' collective bargaining agreement with librarians

02/04/2026 7:00am
Salt Lake City Library's staff are the first municipal library staff to unionize in the state following a collective bargaining agreement approved on Tuesday.

Report: In Utah, population growth doesn't mean dirtier air

02/04/2026 6:46am
Bryce Bird, the director of Utah's air quality department, delivered good news to the Utah Legislature on Tuesday morning: Emissions are declining despite growing population.