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Gail Miller carries Olympic torch through Milan ahead of 2026 Games

02/05/2026 10:31pm

Gail Miller carried the Olympic torch through a busy shopping center in Milan Thursday evening, drawing cheers while reflecting on the legacy of 2002 as Utah prepares for 2034.

Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill; Novo Nordisk vows to sue

02/05/2026 9:51pm

Telehealth company Hims & Hers said Thursday it will launch its version of weight-loss pill Wegovy, but its original drugmaker, Novo Nordisk, is not letting it happen without a fight.

Officers involved in Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting will not face charges

02/05/2026 9:46pm

The two officers who responded to the Michigan shooting at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last September will not face charges.

Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout

02/05/2026 9:03pm

An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.

Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students

02/05/2026 8:33pm

Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.

BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members

02/05/2026 8:31pm

BYU basketball coach Kevin Young and athletic director Brian Santiago spoke out against the latest expletive-backed chant directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Epstein emails lead Brad Karp to resign as Paul Weiss law firm chairman

02/05/2026 8:01pm

Brad Karp, chairman of Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss, resigned from his top leadership role after a series of emails revealed his extensive interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.

Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee

02/05/2026 7:38pm

A Utah Senate committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have led to the creation of a new state park and bring a long-awaited dam and reservoir to northern Sanpete County.

Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms

02/05/2026 7:37pm

A criminal investigation is underway after a county clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures as part of the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.

New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions

02/05/2026 7:11pm

A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.

Salt Lake City father given consecutive prison terms for abuse of 2-month-old

02/05/2026 6:38pm

A Salt Lake City father was sentenced to prison in January after his 2-month-old son was brought to the hospital with a brain bleed.

This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge

02/05/2026 6:04pm

A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.

Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers

02/05/2026 5:33pm

President Donald Trump will have more power to hire and fire up to 50,000 career federal employees in an overhaul of the government's civil service system, as announced on Thursday.

Tech group sues to block Utah's law requiring age verification to download apps

02/05/2026 5:07pm

A tech industry group is suing Utah, claiming its law requiring app stores to verify users' ages before downloading apps constitutes "censorship" and violates the First Amendment.

Euro cars are the main attraction at Cars & Coffee this Saturday

02/05/2026 4:57pm - PARTNER

Enjoy the warm weather while perusing cool imports at the free event at The Stores at South Town this Saturday, Feb. 7.

Officials trying to determine what caused flooding at Skyline Mine

02/05/2026 4:01pm

In Carbon County, crews continue working to figure out what caused flooding at the Skyline Mine, an underground mine about an hour away from Price.

Utah consumer sentiment still lower than a year ago; 3rd consecutive month of slight uptick

02/05/2026 3:03pm

For the third consecutive month, Utah's consumer sentiment ticked upwards with a modest 0.9% increase in January.

UDOT begins next phase of safety upgrades for Spanish Fork Canyon

02/05/2026 1:45pm

The Utah Department of Transportation announced Thursday it had completed safety upgrades along four miles of Spanish Fork Canyon, but more improvements are in the works.

2 phone booths connected a red and a blue state. Here's what happened next

02/05/2026 1:37pm - PARTNER

In liberal and conservative cities, these unique setups hope to bridge the political divide.

3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs

02/05/2026 1:15pm

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Saratoga Springs Thursday afternoon.

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use an imaginary tea party to find out

02/05/2026 1:12pm

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do.

Some Santaquin residents raise concerns over approval of future data center

02/05/2026 12:05pm

Dialogue intensifies over a future data center planned for construction in Santaquin. Some oppose the facility, citing a myriad of concerns, while others think it's a good idea.

7 ways to make sporting events more affordable for families

02/05/2026 11:40am

Many of our local teams provide unique offerings to ensure that families aren't priced out of the live game experience. Here are seven of our favorites.

Judge rejects plea deal, orders prison time for Utah therapist who secretly recorded patients

02/05/2026 11:00am

A Utah judge rejected a plea deal and ordered consecutive prison sentences for a former therapist who secretly recorded patients and possessed child sexual exploitation material.

Savannah Guthrie's missing mother is 'still out there,' sheriff says, but no suspects

02/05/2026 10:32am

Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects.

Social media influencer's appearance at West Haven school prompts dustup, apology

02/05/2026 10:00am

A social media influencer's appearance at a West Haven school's career day event prompted a dustup among some, a review of the presentation and an apology from the school district.

US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish

02/05/2026 9:50am

U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.

Will there be a rotation of future Olympic Games? Here's what the IOC president says

02/05/2026 9:30am

Establishing a system to rotate Winter Games among set hosts is available to the International Olympic Committee. Here's what else was discussed as the 2026 Winter Olympics begin.

Xcel Fitness trainers challenge 10 workout myths

02/05/2026 9:00am

Xcel Fitness owner Nate Brown discusses 10 common exercise myths that keep people from getting fit.

New look for Fairmont Park unveiled; Salt Lake City now seeks $51M bond tranche

02/05/2026 8:30am

Sugar House's other big park is about to get a makeover, while Salt Lake City leaders finalize how they plan on paying for the project and other park projects in the city.

Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

02/05/2026 7:25am

Ukraine and Russia concluded a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to end Europe's most destructive conflict since World War II, agreeing to a major prisoner swap.

32-year-old man killed after crashing head-on into semi in Nephi

02/05/2026 7:16am

The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Nephi.

Kenny Loggins to receive People's Music Hall of Fame honor in Salt Lake City

02/05/2026 6:15am

Kenny Loggins is the soon-to-be second inductee in the People's Music Hall of Fame, announced on Wednesday. He will be present for a special induction ceremony on Saturday.

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