Avery Neff perfect on vault as Red Rocks earn 2nd highest score in win over SUU

For the third time this season, sophomore gymnast Avery Neff was perfect on an event.

Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes

Utah lawmakers had split reactions to the long-awaited decision by the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional.

Cortina collector lines his restaurant with Olympic torches

At a restaurant called Al Passetto in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Olympic torches line the walls.

Utah's meteorological winter ends on a stormy note. Will it continue this spring?

A new long-range outlook for the upcoming meteorological spring isn't ideal for Utah's water conditions, but it might not be the worst-case scenario.

Lake near Cortina was the last natural Olympic ice rink

Misurina Lake in Cortina d'Ampezzo was the last natural ice rink used in the Winter Olympics in 1956, a historic milestone remembered by former speed skater Carlo Calza as modern Games shifted to artificial ice.

Jazz squander 2nd half lead, fall to Grizzlies in post All-Star return

The Jazz fell 123-114 to the Grizzlies in their first game back from the All-Star break. Both teams were shorthanded but Memphis had eight players in double-figures to help them snap a four-game losing streak.

Man killed in snowmobile accident in Wasatch County

A man died in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County on Friday.

Mama leopard gives birth to 2 cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Zeya, a 13-year-old Amur leopard, gave birth on Wednesday to two cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Utah won't restrict ultra-processed purchases with food stamps, for now

Lawmakers paused a bill that would have restricted SNAP benefits being used to purchase "ultra-processed" foods.

Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics

Legislation aimed at changing some of the rules governing Utah high school sports was tabled Friday after a hearing where everyone hoping to address lawmakers was opposed to the bill.

Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments

Utah's capital city is revisiting a proposed ordinance that seeks to tackle issues with problem businesses, but with significant changes after the initial effort ran into complaints.

Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature's request to block new congressional map

A Supreme Court panel denied the Legislature's request to stay a district court ruling implementing a new congressional map.

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry.

Murray officer found justified in shooting man who threw knives at police

A Murray police officer was legally justified in shooting a man in the hand after the man threw a knife at officers nearly a year ago, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

How Utah helps the world's most decorated winter athlete: Norway's Klaebo

Norway's Johannes Klaebo secured his 10th career gold medal during the Olympics in Milan-Cortina on Wednesday, making him second to icon swimmer Michael Phelps.

Scientists extracted DNA from mummified cheetah remains and made a surprising discovery

When scientists with the National Center for Wildlife in Saudi Arabia were surveying caves in search of wildlife in 2022 and 2023, they came across seven naturally mummified cheetahs.

Have you seen this? Man narrowly escapes as snow-packed porch roof collapses

An Arkansas man runs to safety just seconds before a porch roof covered with snow collapses.

Melania Trump donates her white and black-trimmed inaugural ball gown to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump says it's "incredible" to see the gown she wore to the 2025 inaugural balls on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History.

Alien files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin ​releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects.

Multiple people at state wrestling tournament diagnosed with measles as it spreads in Utah

Utah health officials say cases of measles are spreading to new areas in Utah, particularly in schools and at extracurricular events like a recent state wrestling tournament.

Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates

Utah lawmakers are feeling bullish about passing another round of tax cuts thanks to better-than-expected revenue estimates for the next fiscal year.

Utah's rising rugby star eyeing LA for 2028 Olympic Games

As the Winter Games wrap up, many athletes are already preparing for the next Olympic spotlight in Los Angeles 2028. One such athlete is a rising rugby star from Utah.

Staying Red Cross ready: Fire safety and preparedness initiatives in Utah

The American Red Cross of Utah responded to 154 home fires in 2025 while helping 728 people with emergency assistance, the organization shared in a recent northern Utah report.

Alysa Liu Olympic gold inspires Utah's next generation of figure skaters

For 6-year-old Maya Hansen, the ice is already magic. Her excitement isn't just about what she's been learning on the ice; it came from watching her favorite skater win Olympic gold.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert on conviction, controversy and compassion

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's newest apostle shares his message for those inside and outside of the faith.

Man convicted in 2015 killing now arrested, accused of knocking out co-worker's teeth

A man recently paroled from the Utah State Prison for a manslaughter charge has been arrested again for allegedly punching a co-worker and knocking out his teeth.

Utah landlord-tenant bill deemed 'not ready for prime time'

A bill in the Utah Legislature that would give landlords more power to terminate rental agreements in certain situations failed to move forward this week.

Here's what to expect as Real Salt Lake opens 2026 season Saturday at Vancouver

After a longer-than-expected offseason, a series of major acquisitions, and a preseason campaign spent tweaking its 4-3-2-1 base formation into something that resembles more of a 3-4-2 going forward, Pablo Mastroeni's side is ready for its close-up.

Epstein estate agrees to $35M settlement in victim class action

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million ​to resolve a class action lawsuit that accused two of the disgraced financier's advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young ‌women and teenage girls, according to a court filing on Thursday.

Gov. Cox talks immigration, church and Trump ahead of governors meeting

Gov. Spencer Cox sat for an interview Thursday at a live Politico event as governors from across the country convene for an annual gathering of the National Governors Association.

Keeping Utah's rural kids digitally connected during long school bus rides

This year, the Moab-based Grand County High School boys basketball team played a road game against Duchesne High — an approximately 300 mile round-trip bus ride.

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Norway received its 17th gold medal on Friday, breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation

Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day, and classes next week will be held remotely.

Keeping sleds together: The mechanic behind the Jamaican bobsled team

Dave Kiernan has long been a mechanic, but not of sleds. And in a sport where the difference is a hundredth or even thousandth of a second, a lot of what goes on keeps him busy.

Families left scrambling after Tooele day care announces sudden closure

Tooele parents are grappling with news of a Tooele day care center's unexpected closure announcement.

Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days ​to replace some of his emergency duties that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Test Drive: The new 2026 Nissan Sentra is modern, affordable transportation done right

With new looks, excellent tech and the right price tag, the new Sentra makes a strong case for itself in a crowded field

US economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected

America's GDP increased at an 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday, down from 4.4% in the July-September quarter.

Alpine skier sees 2 Olympics in Cortina, 70 years apart

Bruno Alberti was just 22 years old the last time the Winter Olympics were hosted in his hometown of Cortina, Italy. Seventy years later, he is again watching the world, from home.

Skiers describe trying to help avalanche victim near Brighton

Siblings Maggie and Harrison Garner, and their friend, Darius Christensen, described trying to help the victim of a deadly avalanche Thursday near Brighton Ski Resort.

Arts commission approves Trump's plan for White House ballroom

The Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved President Donald ​Trump's proposal to build a ballroom on the former East Wing.

Telehealth program aims to provide quick care for pediatric stroke patients

Lucy Merrell, who had a stroke at age 14, spoke about how quick care changed her outcomes. A new telehealth program aims to provide that quick care to more patients.