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Jazz routed in Houston as Rockets cruise to 125-105 win

02/23/2026 10:52pm
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 31 and Kevin Durant recorded a double-double to help the the Rockets thump the Jazz 125-105 as Utah's injuries continue to pile up.

How Mike Lee suddenly found himself at the center of a Hollywood fight

02/23/2026 10:30pm
Some big names in Hollywood are battling over what the future of cinema and movie streaming will look like in the future. A surprising character has entered the mix: Utah Sen. Mike Lee.

Logan woman stranded in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after cartel unrest

02/23/2026 9:00pm
A Logan woman is sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta after explosions and gunfire erupted across the region Sunday.

Arrest warrant issued for convicted Utah murderer after escape from federal custody

02/23/2026 8:30pm
Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole has issued a warrant for a Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

02/23/2026 8:12pm
Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following ​revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Some locals worry Olympic Games could forever change Cortina

02/23/2026 8:00pm
As the 2026 Winter Games come to an end, some Italian locals are concerned the transformation of their town may have some elements of permanence.

Utah House abruptly halts debate on bill targeting immigrants; future of measure unclear

02/23/2026 7:30pm
Utah lawmakers on Monday abruptly halted debate on a controversial bill targeting immigrants in the country illegally and the future of the measure is unclear.

Advisories issued as another round of rain, snow heads toward Utah

02/23/2026 7:00pm
More snow is headed Utah's way this week, but forecasters don't expect the latest storm to produce quite as much as last week's beneficial pattern.

Did BYU men's basketball find recipe for success in post-Saunders world?

02/23/2026 6:32pm
The Cougars got near-triple double from five-star freshman AJ Dybantsa, but also key contributions from Kennard Davis Jr., Mihailo Boskovic, Keba Keita and Khadim Mboup in a 79-69 win over Iowa State

Murray man charged with starting $250K fire at his apartment complex

02/23/2026 6:30pm
A Murray man who police say started a fire inside his apartment, forcing the evacuation of the entire complex, has been charged with aggravated arson.

Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March after recent fire

02/23/2026 6:00pm
Remote learning for students and staff at Murray High School has been extended by two weeks, due to a fire last week.

Utah leaders say gas prices will fall thanks to new agreement

02/23/2026 5:00pm
State leaders announced a partnership with the petroleum industry that they say will increase fuel supply, lower gas prices and resolve an ongoing feud with Idaho.

Temporary ramp seeks to keep popular Utah recreation area as Lake Powell drops

02/23/2026 4:30pm
Utah outdoor recreation officials have struck a deal for a temporary solution to maintain access to a popular Lake Powell area struggling with low water levels.

Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games

02/23/2026 3:15pm
Officials from Weber, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah and Summit counties were among the many visitors to the Milano Cortina Games as they prepare for the 2034 Utah Olympics.

Cottonwood Heights man dies after colliding with box truck on I-15

02/23/2026 2:57pm
A 91-year-old Cottonwood Heights man was killed Monday after he collided with a stopped car on the shoulder of the freeway.

Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

02/23/2026 2:23pm
Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the double murder case of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after the couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14.

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions

02/23/2026 2:21pm
The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official ​said on Monday.

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump documents case

02/23/2026 2:19pm
A U.S. judge permanently barred the Justice Department on Monday from releasing a prosecutor's report on the criminal case accusing President ​Donald Trump of unlawfully retaining classified documents following his first term in office.

Detectives make arrest in cold-case killing nearly 25 years later

02/23/2026 2:17pm
Nearly 25 years after a South Carolina woman was shot and killed at a party in Belton, detectives have made an arrest in the case.

Will the killing of 'El Mencho' set off turf wars and narco-terrorism across Mexico?

02/23/2026 2:16pm
The killing of Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, aka "El Mencho," could fuel a turf war among drug-trafficking gangs in Mexico, analysts say, with the rival Sinaloa cartel already riven by infighting.

Man entered elderly woman's home in kidnapping case after watching her for months, police say

02/23/2026 1:58pm
A man was arrested Saturday after Salt Lake police say he randomly entered an elderly woman's home in a kidnapping case after allegedly watching her for months.

Do Americans know Utah is hosting another Olympics? Not many

02/23/2026 1:30pm - PARTNER
Utahns know the state has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Games, but a national poll shows pretty much the opposite.

'We are changed for it': Utah lawmakers honor Charlie Kirk

02/23/2026 1:14pm
Utah lawmakers paid tribute to Charlie Kirk on the House and Senate floors Monday.

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings, travel bans

02/23/2026 12:32pm
Millions of residents in parts of the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm bringing heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions has intensified.

Federal court joins Utah Supreme Court in declining to block Utah's new congressional map

02/23/2026 12:31pm
A panel of federal judges has rejected a request to block Utah's new congressional map from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.

Gov. Spencer Cox vows fight to keep prediction markets out of Utah

02/23/2026 12:01pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Tuesday he will go to court to block prediction markets, calling them "gambling — pure and simple," rejecting a federal agency's claim of authority.

'The status quo is not working': Lawmakers reject plan designed to build more starter homes

02/23/2026 11:46am
Utah's zoning practices have made homebuilding more expensive and burdensome, according to a Republican lawmaker, who is urging support for a bill he says will build more starter homes.

Upcoming Family Concert Series features work of local musical artist

02/23/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
Utah Symphony's March Family Concert Series features the premier of a new musical work from Provo composer Andrew Maxfield.

Tabernacle Choir heads to São Paulo for sixth stop on global 'Songs of Hope' Tour

02/23/2026 11:17am
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square is traveling thousands of miles away from Salt Lake for the sixth stop on its world tour.

South Jordan man arrested, accused of firing shots at neighbor's house

02/23/2026 10:45am
A South Jordan man was arrested Sunday after police say he fired rounds that hit a neighbor's home. The man allegedly said he blacks out and "attacks" when he's drinking.

Utah Fits All voucher funding debate: Should private schools be accredited to be eligible?

02/23/2026 10:18am
Last year, lawmakers modified the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program to include three funding tiers. But defining them is proving tricky, as a House committee meeting showed on Tuesday.

25 Mexican National Guard members died during operation that killed cartel leader 'El Mencho'

02/23/2026 10:12am
Twenty-five members of the National Guard were left dead in Jalisco in six separate attacks after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

Trump renews attack on US Supreme Court, vows other tariffs, licenses

02/23/2026 9:46am
President Donald Trump renewed his condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday after it ​ruled against his sweeping tariff program, vowing to turn to other tariff powers but giving no details.

DNA from cigarette helps identify teenager's killer nearly 44 years after her death

02/23/2026 9:29am
More than four decades after a teenager was murdered in California, DNA found on a discarded cigarette has helped authorities catch her killer.

Karson Templin's development peaking at right time for Utah State

02/23/2026 9:12am
Karson Templin has continued to play a bigger and bigger role for the Aggies, one that could help define their season.

How a dry winter turned into a deadly avalanche season

02/23/2026 9:02am
A spate of backcountry avalanches following heavy snowfall have claimed 11 lives in what until the past week has been a down year for precipitation in the West.

Kouri Richins trial: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures

02/23/2026 8:27am
The murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother and real estate agent accused of fatally poisoning her husband, began Monday in Park City.

Are you in a high radon area? Here's what you can do

02/23/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
An estimated 20 to 30 percent of Utah lung cancer cases are believed to be linked to radon exposure, and many people do not learn they have non-smoking lung cancer until it has significantly progressed.

How a Provo-based graduate school is endeavoring to meet society's health care needs

02/23/2026 7:09am
Rocky Mountain was founded more than a quarter-century ago by a pair of retired Navy health care professionals — Richard Nelson and Michael Skurja Jr. — and a Brigham Young University educator and coach, Larry Hall.

A new generation of leaders take charge of Utah's chronic homelessness crisis

02/23/2026 6:37am
National outlets declared Utah had solved chronic homelessness in 2015 through a "simple" program of taking people off the street and putting them in a home.

Primary Children's patient to share her story on General Mills cereal boxes

02/23/2026 6:06am
A Primary Children's Hospital patient will be featured on cereal boxes in Costco stores across the U.S. in May, along with 19 other children selected as inspiration, by their attitudes and examples.