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Mammoth bounce back with 5-2 win over Wild behind Keller, Crouse goals

02/27/2026 11:06pm

Clayton Keller scored a goal and tallied two assists to help power the Mammoth to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.

An op-ed in the Cincinnati Enquirer makes an appeal to stop bigotry against BYU

02/27/2026 10:31pm

One week before BYU and Cincinnati meet again on the basketball court, eight Latter-day Saints authored an op-ed sharing what it was like to be recipients of a derogatory chant in November.

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86

02/27/2026 10:02pm

Neil Sedaka, whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock 'n' roll, leading to a run of success in the '70s, died at the age of 86 on Friday.

2-year-old twin hospitalized after rescue from fire

02/27/2026 9:36pm

A 2-year-old boy remained hospitalized and on a ventilator Friday, more than a week after his father rescued him and his twin brother from their burning Richfield home.

Utahns first or eroding the Utah way? House OKs measure cracking down on illegal immigration

02/27/2026 9:03pm

The Utah House narrowly approved a measure cracking down on illegal immigration, prohibiting immigrants here illegally from being able to access certain public benefits.

Jury indicts 2 gang members in connection with double killing at Salt Lake church

02/27/2026 8:08pm

Two alleged gang members were indicted on federal firearms charges Wednesday in connection with a double killing at a Latter-day Saint church last month in Salt Lake City.

Saputo USA recalls Great Value cottage cheese due to possible health risk

02/27/2026 8:07pm

Three types of Walmart Great Value brand cottage cheese were voluntarily recalled, including in Utah, due to a possible health risk, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.

Federal prosecutors won't appeal ruling barring death penalty in Luigi Mangione case

02/27/2026 8:05pm

Federal prosecutors said Friday they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.

Here's how Utah lawmakers plan to spend $31B of your money

02/27/2026 7:22pm

Utah lawmakers are moving ahead with a slew of tax cuts, including a sixth straight income tax reduction, according to budget proposals unveiled Friday evening.

Why the Prop 4 repeal initiative's future could hinge on a few signatures in Davis County

02/27/2026 7:11pm

The future of a ballot initiative to repeal Proposition 4 sits on a knife's edge after narrowly clearing the signature threshold in the last needed Senate district Friday.

Review: 'Scream 7' tries to go back to its roots, but forgets what made them work

02/27/2026 6:36pm

I wouldn't say I was overly excited for "Scream 7," but I was cautiously optimistic. Unfortunately it felt forced from the opening scene to the final reveal.

Compromise bill keeps defense attorneys on Utah Sentencing Commission

02/27/2026 6:02pm

Defense attorneys will retain their seats on Utah's Sentencing Commission under a compromise bill passed out of the Legislature this week.

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents

02/27/2026 5:35pm

A blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won't be another until late 2028.

'Read every chance you get': Hundreds of Salt Lake students gifted free books

02/27/2026 5:01pm

Hundreds of Salt Lake City School District elementary and middle schoolers received free books Friday as part of Operation Literacy's book drop event.

Warner Bros. signs $110B deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in town hall

02/27/2026 4:33pm

Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion deal signed Friday morning, according to an audio clip of a global town hall by the company.

Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route

02/27/2026 4:04pm

Utah lawmakers have favorably recommended a bill that tweaks a controversial alternative incorporation route that critics say gives developers too much power.

Have You Seen This? Kids explain curling

02/27/2026 3:28pm

In this video, children explain the rules of curling while some Canadian curlers act out those rules. The kids get things mostly right, as far as I can tell.

Salt Lake City farmers market to look different in 2026 as Pioneer Park overhaul begins

02/27/2026 3:01pm

Organizers of the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market are planning to turn the weekly event into a partial street affair this summer while Pioneer Park gets a makeover.

How to elegantly capture your wedding day moments

02/27/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED

It's easy to confuse a wedding content creator with a traditional photographer or videographer, but one difference lies in the tools they use and their turnaround time.

US surpasses 1,100 measles cases in 2 months. Expect more deaths next

02/27/2026 2:14pm

The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst.

$80K raised for 90-year-old designer of 'He-Man Masters of the Universe' toys

02/27/2026 1:40pm

Over $80,000 has been raised for 91-year-old Roger Sweet, the creator of the "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" toy line, to assist with care following a fall.

Pakistan bombs targets in Afghan cities; minister calls it 'open war'

02/27/2026 1:06pm

Pakistan bombed Taliban government targets in Afghanistan's major cities overnight, officials from both countries said Friday, with Pakistan's defense minister describing it as "open war."

Utah man convicted of murder arrested in California after escaping federal custody

02/27/2026 12:38pm

A Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes, was arrested in California on Wednesday after escaping federal custody in January.

Will UVU sports teams be allowed to play in the postseason?

02/27/2026 12:08pm

Utah Valley University sports teams will be allowed to play in upcoming Western Athletic Conference postseason tournaments amid an ongoing legal dispute between the school and the league over exit fees.

Salt Lake officer cut by man wielding 'ninja star' deemed legally justified in fatal shooting

02/27/2026 11:40am

A Salt Lake police officer who shot and killed a man during a bizarre traffic stop that the victim wasn't even a part of, was found to be legally justified in using deadly force.

Upcoming Family Concert Series features work of local musical artist

02/27/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

Utah Symphony's March Family Concert Series features the premier of a new musical work from Provo composer Andrew Maxfield.

With NCAA Tournament chances on the bubble, Utah's path begins at home against Arizona

02/27/2026 11:17am

Utah women's basketball is squarely on the bubble.

Was Trump's first year a success? A failure? What our new poll says

02/27/2026 11:14am - PARTNER

The people who call Trump's first year a success includes a large share of Latter-day Saints and a surprising number of self-identified liberals.

It often starts quietly: What to know about heart valve disease

02/27/2026 11:01am

Heart valve disease can start quietly, with symptoms you might just chalk up to getting older. However, health experts say catching it early can make a big difference.

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

02/27/2026 10:27am

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, its popularity continues with fans young and old.

Should Utah colleges and universities embrace new technologies? Experts discuss

02/27/2026 10:02am

Pennsylvania professor, author challenges norms in traditional higher education at UVU town hall on Thursday.

Experience New Zealand for $3,999 including airfare

02/27/2026 10:00am - SPONSORED

If you're not one of the many who've made the trek to see the marvels of this spectacular land, now's your chance.

DOCUTAH Festival returns to St. George

02/27/2026 9:45am

Filmmakers from across the country and around the world are in southern Utah as the DOCUTAH International Film Festival returns for its 16th year, running through Saturday, Feb. 28.

US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East

02/27/2026 9:23am

The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday told its staff that it could leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately, as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms.

University of Utah, Utah State University undergraduates showcase research at state Capitol

02/27/2026 8:55am

A diverse range of research topics from University of Utah and USU students were on display at the Capitol Thursday for the universities' annual Research on Capitol Hill day.

Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins

02/27/2026 8:27am

Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.

'Completely heartbroken': BYU mistakenly tells 9 prospective students they were admitted

02/27/2026 8:00am

Brigham Young University is apologizing after nine prospective students received notices that said they had been accepted, but the school retracted them.

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'

02/27/2026 7:32am

Bill Clinton told lawmakers on Friday that he "saw nothing that gave me pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as the former president gave closed-door testimony.

AARP Utah offering free tax help

02/27/2026 7:05am

Volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide Service are ready to help Utah seniors, and anybody else, that may be wary of how new federal rules will impact tax season.

Utah bill seeks to increase penalties for vandalizing public lands

02/27/2026 6:41am

A proposed bill seeks to expand the punishment for damage to natural features or archaeological sites, while creating a fund to repair them.

Son left to get help moments before fatal Utah avalanche killed his father, report says

02/27/2026 6:14am

A new report outlines the cause of the first of three fatal avalanches in Utah recently, while conditions remain dangerous after new snowfall.

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