Utah gas prices jump 19 cents amid global tensions

Gas prices increased in Utah this week for two reasons, including escalating instability in the Middle East.

U. President Taylor Randall on guest list for Trump-sponsored college sports roundtable

University of Utah President Taylor Randall is counted among the invitees for a President Donald Trump-sponsored roundtable slated for Friday at the White House.

BYU basketball's spiral continues with double-digit loss at Cincinnati

AJ Dybantsa led BYU (20-10, 8-9 Big 12) with 23 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Robert Wright III supplied 21 points. Aleksej Kostic scored 14 points with rebounds for the Cougars, his third straight game scoring in double figures and fourth of the season.

Pentagon identifies first soldiers killed in Iran war

The military on Tuesday identified four of the first American ​soldiers killed in the war against Iran, as the Trump administration warned the conflict would lead to more casualties.

Key transportation bill revived after feedback from Salt Lake City, towing industry

A wide-ranging state transportation bill that unexpectedly stalled in a committee meeting on Monday was revived on Tuesday following modifications to sections that derailed it.

Mammoth strike early, hold off Capitals in 3-2 road win

After being shut out at home, the Mammoth responded with energy and execution in a 3-2 road win over the Capitals. Utah struck early and weathered Washington's late surge to kick off its five-gam road trip with a win.

Travel disruptions and communication blackouts hit tourists and families after strikes on Iran

Amid conflict between the U.S. and Iran, travel to and from the country and communication with the people there have become major issues.

An Oscar race that looked like a runaway may be a close call, after all

Who says to beware the ides of March? A March 15 Academy Awards may feel late, but the upside of a prolonged Oscar race has meant some unexpected late drama.

Netflix will have you feeling lucky this March with this streaming lineup

The return of K-pop sensation BTS, the "Saw" series, and even Major League Baseball's Opening Night are part of a star-studded lineup on Netflix this month.

What the IOC says about war in Iran and the Olympic Truce

The International Olympic Committee is appealing to nations to uphold the Olympic Truce, while emphasizing its neutrality, as the Paralympics are poised to begin on Friday.

Wayne Vaught selected as interim president at Utah Valley University

The Utah Board of Higher Education on Tuesday named Wayne Vaught as interim president of Utah Valley University amid the search for the university's next permanent president.

Suspended student returned to Taylorsville High, pointed gun at students, police say

A suspended Taylorsville High School student has been arrested and accused of returning to the school and brandishing a gun in front of a group of students.

$10M for the Pioneer Trail? Spending bill faces questions in Utah House

Some drama ensued in the Utah House of Representatives on Tuesday as some lawmakers tried to hold up a large spending bill over a proposal to fund a new trail system in Salt Lake City.

Ogden students get hands-on with aerospace careers

Students at Ben Lomond High School stepped into Utah's growing aerospace and defense industry Tuesday without ever leaving campus.

Who's caring for aging America?

All baby boomers will officially be senior citizens by the end of the decade.

'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow

Church historians speak about a new book called "Rise up and speak: Selected discourses of Eliza R. Snow," published by the Church Historian's Press and announced on Tuesday.

Sen. Mike Lee says he'll oppose housing package until election bill is passed

Sen. Mike Lee voted against advancing a major bipartisan housing bill making its way through Congress, vowing he would not vote in favor until his signature election integrity bill is passed.

Bryce Canyon's best-kept secret? 4 epic backcountry adventures beyond the crowds

Utah tour company, ROAM, just opened four new tours in Bryce Canyon that are suitable for people of many ages and abilities.

Developer seeks to turn bank into 16-story tower at site of Zions' Sugar House location

Sugar House officials are considering increasing building height limits.

'Indefensible': Utah House votes 67-3 to censure sitting judge

The Utah House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to censure a district court judge over comments he made during a sentencing hearing last year.

Where do baseball fans want to see MLB expand?

Several prominent baseball analysts have touted Salt Lake City as a frontrunner in the race for a major league expansion team.

Father hopes someone can ID driver in West Haven hit-and-run that injured 5-year-old

A family was asking for help Monday to identify the driver who hit their 5-year-old and then drove away from the scene in a residential neighborhood.

15-year-old girl killed in rollover crash in West Valley; 4 others injured

A teenage girl was killed in a rollover crash in West Valley Tuesday.

Justice Department lawyer says concert ticket industry is broken because of Ticketmaster

A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told jurors at a civil antitrust trial Tuesday that the concert industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market.

UDOT ordered to stop construction-related activities on planned highway amid court fight

Construction of a new highway corridor in southwest Utah has been paused yet again after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to suspend the project.

Saratoga Springs police search for missing man after woman found dead in RV

Police are searching for a man who they believe was involved in the death of a Saratoga Springs woman.

Utah lawmakers reject 2 new potential state holidays

Two bills that would have created new holidays in the state have both failed in the Utah Legislature this session.

Former Salt Lake fire captain found guilty of abusing multiple EMT students

A former captain with the Salt Lake City Fire Department, who also gave EMT and CPR certification classes, has been found guilty of inappropriately touching multiple students.

Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooting suspect found guilty of 2nd-degree murder

A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he's accused of using to kill two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday.

Patrick Kinahan: Injuries aren't only reason for BYU basketball collapse

From the first game three months ago — when only one player had been lost to a season-ending injury — BYU's basketball team has lacked consistency in rebounding and defense.

Homeland chief Noem stands by remarks calling slain US citizens terrorists

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during congressional testimony on Tuesday stood by her remarks calling two U.S. citizens shot ​dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis domestic terrorists.

Lawmakers mull bill to address child abuse in response to West Haven boy's 2024 death

Utah lawmakers are mulling a bill to address child abuse in response to the 2024 death of Gavin Peterson, 12, who faced years of mistreatment by family members.

How Delaney Gibb built on freshman season to push BYU to NCAA Tournament bubble

There's no repeat award winner for Big 12 freshman of the year but if there were, Delaney Gibb would be the odd's-on favorite.

Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.

Board grants parole to accomplice in Sgt. Cory Wride's shooting death

Meagan Dakota Grunwald, convicted for her role in the shooting death of Utah County Sheriff's Sgt, Cory Wride, will be released from prison next month.

Utah lawmakers plan to fund governor's homelessness overhaul — if cities, counties pay up

Utah legislative leadership carved out $43.6 million to pay for Gov. Spencer Cox's pivot toward targeting criminality within the chronic homeless population.

Average price for a gallon of gas rises 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in US, AAA says

The average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight to about $3.11 in the U.S., according to motor club AAA.

29-year-old man dies after veering off road in Weber County

A 29-year-old man died in a crash in Weber County early Tuesday.

West Jordan widens wash to prevent flooding in Bloomfield Heights neighborhood

When storm clouds roll into West Jordan, especially during monsoon season, some neighbors in the Bloomfield Heights subdivision keep a close eye on the Fox Hollow Wash.

Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim

Afghan forces attacked Pakistani military positions along the border early on Tuesday, triggering intense clashes that left 67 Afghan troops and one Pakistani soldier dead, officials in Islamabad said.

Lawmaker seeks to drop licensing requirements for 4 professions

A bill that would remove the licensing requirements from four professions in Utah advanced through a Senate committee on Monday.

American Red Cross of Utah offers A1C testing for blood donors

Rolling up a sleeve to donate blood in March could benefit you while you're helping someone else.