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5A girls wrestling: Skyhawks' 4 champions, 7 finalists pace program's 1st title

02/13/2026 11:54pm
Winterton won her second state title as Salem Hills its first-ever team title at the 5A girls wrestling state tournament at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

Avery Neff scores 10.0 as Red Rocks return to form with 198 in rivalry win over BYU

02/13/2026 11:23pm
The vibes for the Red Rocks were back Friday night.

Prop 4 repeal effort asks Supreme Court to extend deadline in final push to gather signatures

02/13/2026 10:34pm
Utahns for Representative Government asked the Utah Supreme Court on Wednesday to extend the signature submission deadline, saying signatures had been stolen or destroyed.

Utah inspectors hadn't seen clients for nearly 2 years before van deaths

02/13/2026 9:58pm
Utah inspectors had not observed clients at Safe and Sound Services for nearly two years before three men died in a running van on Feb. 6, according to licensing records and charging documents.

Park City's Ashley Farquharson becomes an Olympic medalist

02/13/2026 9:37pm
Ashley Farquharson grew up in Park City and learned to luge on the track built for the 2002 Olympics. Now she is an Olympic medalist, after taking home the bronze on Friday.

'A form of protest': Hundreds gather at Utah Capitol to oppose sensitive materials legislation

02/13/2026 9:04pm
Over 100 people packed the Utah Capitol rotunda Friday to advocate for the freedom to choose what to read and push back against a law on "sensitive material" in school libraries.

Feds open a perjury probe into ICE officers' testimony about the shooting of a Venezuelan man

02/13/2026 8:35pm
Federal authorities have opened a criminal probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about a shooting in Minneapolis last month, as all charges were dropped against two Venezuelan men.

How Olympic countries share their cultures in between events

02/13/2026 8:01pm
Other than sportsmanship and pushing the limits of human ability, the Olympics prides itself on one other key component that makes it the spectacle that it is: culture.

'Swath of destruction': Ogden man found guilty of auto homicide during drunken driving spree

02/13/2026 7:11pm
A jury on Friday found Tyson Treasure guilty of automobile homicide in a 2024 drunken driving spree through Ogden that resulted in several crashes and the death of a man.

3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

02/13/2026 7:03pm
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near West Valley City on Friday at 6:32 p.m.

BYU wide receiver no longer with football team after felony rape charge

02/13/2026 6:51pm
The 21-year-old rising senior was no longer enrolled at BYU, according to a statement from the university hours after Kingston was granted an option for release on bail Friday afternoon.

Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District

02/13/2026 6:36pm
Former Rep. Ben McAdams has qualified for the primary in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, making him the first Democratic candidate to do so.

Utah native Casey Dawson drops out of men's 10,000-meter speed skating race

02/13/2026 6:07pm
Utah native and Team USA speed skater Casey Dawson withdrew from the men's 10,000-meter event at the Winter Olympics Friday to focus on the team pursuit and 1,500-meter races.

West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping

02/13/2026 5:33pm
A West Valley man who has been told to stay away from school properties after police say he frequently approaches elementary school children is now facing felony charges.

Church of Jesus Christ's newest apostle reflects on role to testify of Christ

02/13/2026 5:02pm
Elder Clark G. Gilbert, the newest apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ, says he feels overwhelmed but feels strengthened by support from family and church leaders.

Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash

02/13/2026 4:01pm
A grand jury indicted 50-year-old Terrell Storey on two counts of first-degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash, authorities said Friday.

Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

02/13/2026 3:56pm
An exoplanetary system about 116 light-years from Earth could flip the script on how planets form, according to researchers who discovered it using telescopes from NASA and the ESA.

Have You Seen This? Kids get a big assist with shoveling their driveway

02/13/2026 3:28pm
A pair of kids in Ontario, Canada, got an assist with shoveling their driveway from a truck with a snowplow attached.

Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

02/13/2026 3:21pm
A BYU wide receiver charged with rape made his initial appearance in court on Friday and will be allowed to post bail.

Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?

02/13/2026 3:01pm
Weather forecast models are finally tilting in favor of precipitation across Utah, but the chances the state ends up with a normal snowpack this year are low, experts say.

Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline

02/13/2026 2:50pm
Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.

Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota ICE protest case

02/13/2026 2:23pm
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Friday in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a ​protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?

02/13/2026 1:56pm
Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.

NY Fed report says Americans pay for almost all of Trump's tariffs

02/13/2026 1:28pm
Americans are shouldering almost all of President Donald Trump's import tax surge, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Thursday.

Jazz fined $500K by NBA for 'conduct detrimental to the league,' but why target Utah?

02/13/2026 1:03pm
The Jazz were fined $500,000 after the team rested starters during games against the Magic and Heat as a way to discourage tanking after week-long criticisms of Utah's handling of it's players.

School bus driver arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

02/13/2026 12:55pm
A school bus driver for the Granite School District has been arrested and accused of uploading and distributing child sex abuse material.

Irregular heartbeat? Experts say early care can prevent serious complications

02/13/2026 12:28pm
An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools

02/13/2026 12:03pm
A year ago, the Utah Legislature passed a law to prohibit certain ingredients in school lunches across the state. This year, one lawmaker is looking to add to that list.

Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say

02/13/2026 11:36am
A caregiver transporting three disabled men who allegedly left them in running van while he ate and watched TV was charged Friday with three counts of murder.

What's behind the 'conservative hiring boom' at American universities?

02/13/2026 11:34am - PARTNER
A higher ed journal remarks on a "strange new job market" for conservative scholars.

New Ephraim townhomes offer value, peaceful living, easy access to an outdoor lifestyle

02/13/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
Canyons Townhomes is currently constructing beautiful new townhomes in Ephraim, with move-ins beginning in May.

US consumer prices rise less than expected in January

02/13/2026 11:17am
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, but underlying inflation firmed as ​businesses raised prices at the start of the year.

University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events

02/13/2026 10:50am
The University of Utah, Weber State University and other organizations are hosting Black History Month events through February.

Utah's Olympic super fan: 18 Games, 500 events and he's not done yet

02/13/2026 10:26am
If there were a medal for Olympic fandom, Utah's Everen Brown would be standing on the podium.

Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures

02/13/2026 10:01am
Citizen-led referendum to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike falls short of needed signature threshold for November ballot.

Heraskevych loses appeal, but already knew his chance of racing in Olympics is over

02/13/2026 9:57am
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has lost his bid to overturn an Olympic disqualification tied to a planned helmet tribute.

Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme

02/13/2026 9:26am
A federal indictment unsealed this month charges a Mexican man with defrauding investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme in Utah.

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in Olympic disaster, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov to claim gold

02/13/2026 9:07am
Ilia Malinin, the American figure skating sensation known as the "Quad God," proved to be a mere mortal after all after finishing eighth in Friday's Olympic free skate competition.

Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

02/13/2026 8:59am
Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

4 keys to consider when choosing laminate, LVP or wood flooring

02/13/2026 8:51am - SPONSORED
If laminate, luxury vinyl planking (LVP) or wood flooring is something you're considering, you should know the pros and cons of each.

Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury

02/13/2026 8:32am
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.

Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime

02/13/2026 8:05am
A man who was convicted 10 years ago of causing an officer to fall off a roof while trying to escape is facing new charges for a similar incident last year.

Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says, as Iran tensions high

02/13/2026 7:39am
The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday.

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

02/13/2026 7:15am
Utah Lake Authority calls on anglers for continued battle against carp in the lake.

New York City sues Utah-based Extra Space Storage, alleging 'bait-and-switch scheme'

02/13/2026 6:47am
New York City is suing Utah-based Extra Space Storage, accusing the company of operating a "bait-and-switch scheme" that traps customers through "predatory business practices."

Will state taxes gleaned from alcohol sales help pay for school meals for more Utah kids?

02/13/2026 6:13am
One of the Legislature's ranking Democrats wants more Utah kids to enjoy a healthy school lunch with funds supplemented by the state's liquor tax revenue.