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Salt Lake City unveils first look at what old Fleet Block may soon look like

03/17/2026 10:33pm
Salt Lake City departments are offering their first look at how they might transform a block with a complicated history, including new buildings, open space and a key art piece.

Man who drove young sisters in refrigerated tractor-trailer sentenced to probation

03/17/2026 10:01pm
Jacob Scott will spend two years on probation after pleading guilty to child abuse for driving his young sisters in a refrigerated tractor-trailer.

Utah lawmaker won't seek reelection because he is moving out of his district

03/17/2026 9:35pm
Rep. Jefferson Burton, R-Salem, announced he would not seek reelection this fall because he is moving out of his district.

Utah asks federal court to throw out DOJ's lawsuit seeking private voter information

03/17/2026 9:04pm
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to private records of Utah voters.

Man convicted of Salt Lake murder 20 years ago seeks parole

03/17/2026 8:33pm
The Utah Board of Pardons will decide whether a recent streak of good behavior by a convicted murderer outweighs numerous disciplinary write-ups over the past 20 years.

Team USA Paralympians return to Utah

03/17/2026 8:02pm
Salt Lake City welcomed home dozens of Team USA Paralympians on Tuesday as they returned from the international stage in Italy.

US says it may be forced to shut down some airports over funding standoff

03/17/2026 7:37pm
A senior Trump ​administration official said Tuesday that if a government ‌funding standoff continues, it may force ⁠the shutdown ​of some ⁠smaller airports in the ‌coming weeks ‌over a lack of security ⁠personnel.

Salt Lake immigrant detention facility plans spark protest, call for more information

03/17/2026 7:11pm
Plans for an immigrant detention facility sparked a protest outside the Utah governor's mansion and a call by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall for more information.

Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving

03/17/2026 6:36pm
A lot of people are planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday. If you're one of them, state safety experts want to remind you — don't drink and drive.

Suspected meteor falling over Cleveland could be seen several states away

03/17/2026 6:03pm
A suspected meteor that fell from the sky over the Cleveland area shook homes and startled residents who heard a boom that some compared to an explosion.

Every team wants to make NCAA Tournament, but BYU women have goals WBIT can accomplish, too

03/17/2026 6:02pm
The Cougars can return eight of their top-nine scorers next year, including five freshmen or sophomores that have played integral roles that improved form 13 wins to 22 in Lee Cummard's first season as head coach.

US 40 in Uintah County reopens after brush fire prompts closure

03/17/2026 5:36pm
A brush fire has forced a closure of U.S. 40 in Uintah County on Tuesday.

Many records could be broken as early summer-like temperatures settle over Utah

03/17/2026 5:02pm
Record-breaking temperatures are expected all across the state over the next few days as part of "unprecedented warmth" headed toward Utah.

House panel subpoenas Attorney General Bondi in Epstein probe

03/17/2026 4:33pm
A congressional committee said on Tuesday it has issued a subpoena to Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify behind ​closed doors in its probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

USU food pantry outgrows space as demand grows

03/17/2026 4:01pm
As demand rises, the food pantry at Utah State University, known as The Student Nutrition Access Center, or SNAC, has quickly outgrown its space, according to managers.

Have You Seen This? Humpback whales make a startling cameo

03/17/2026 3:48pm
Humpbacks can exceed 50 feet in length and are one of the biggest whales in existence, so it has to be shocking to see one suddenly emerge from the depths.

Ring's newest feature seeks to address an ongoing threat in Utah and the West

03/17/2026 3:02pm
Ring launched a new feature nationwide that seeks to improve wildfire detection and alerting, adding to a growing use of technology in the field.

QUIZ: It's a 'Whole new world' of rugs at RC Willey! Test your knowledge!

03/17/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Take this fun quiz about rugs and carpet remnants.

UHP trooper resigns after being charged with lewdness involving teen

03/17/2026 2:15pm
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper has resigned after he was charged with exposing himself at least three times to a 17-year-old.

Your St. Patrick's Day will Sham-Rock with these food deals

03/17/2026 12:45pm
You don't need a pot of gold to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. National chains are leaning into the holiday with green- and rainbow-themed deals.

Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat

03/17/2026 12:20pm
A top security official in President Donald Trump's administration resigned over the war in Iran on ​Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.

'Beautiful way' to love: Nearly 1M people donated at Giving Machines this season

03/17/2026 12:00pm
In the last Christmas season, almost 1 million people donated 4.7 million items through the Light the World Giving Machine initiative from the Church of Jesus Christ.

Jury acquits Utah man on same day his mom is accused of obstructing his trial

03/17/2026 11:39am
A Colorado woman is facing charges of obstruction accusing her of tampering with witnesses who were scheduled to testify during her son's sex abuse trial in Manti.

'The children don't have time': Why these parents are begging the FDA for a change of heart

03/17/2026 11:36am - PARTNER
Parents to rally at FDA, meet with Congress, to ask for faster process that spares terrible decline

The simple recovery drink that fueled athletes during the Winter Games

03/17/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
When the U.S. speedskating team packed their bags for the 2026 Winter Games, they made one special request: chocolate milk.

Provo Towne Centre redevelopment proposal gains some traction; key issues remain unresolved

03/17/2026 11:30am
The Provo Planning Commission gives a partial thumbs up on proposed overhaul of Provo Towne Centre mall.

Mother expresses new concerns as state reviews contract for care provider tied to deaths

03/17/2026 11:00am
A mother raised new concerns Monday even as the state of Utah said this month it was taking action against a care program linked to the carbon monoxide deaths of three disabled men.

Patrick Kinahan: Thanks to Dybantsa, BYU basketball goes primetime

03/17/2026 10:24am
Going into Selection Sunday, the two unknowns for the BYU basketball team were the opponent and location. For all practical purposes, the game time was determined weeks ago.

When lawyers and judges become targets

03/17/2026 10:00am
Threats and harassment made against the lives of attorneys and judges might be more common than one would think.

Cuba reconnects electrical grid but millions still without power

03/17/2026 9:47am
Cuba has reconnected its electrical grid across much of the island, the Energy and Mines Ministry said ​early on Tuesday, just hours after President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric.

Poll: What Utahns are willing — and unwilling — to do to save water

03/17/2026 8:05am
Utah's settlers made the desert blossom like a rose, and its current residents are determined to keep the rose hydrated.

Suspected suicide bomb attacks kill at least 23 in Nigeria's Maiduguri

03/17/2026 8:01am
At least 23 people were killed and 108 injured on Monday night in suspected multiple suicide ​bomb attacks in Maiduguri city, the capital of Nigeria's insurgency-hit northeastern state of Borno, police and the military said.

The No. 1 retirement mistake that could cost you thousands in unnecessary taxes

03/17/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
Utah retirement experts warn that the No. 1 retirement mistake could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars – and no one is talking about it.

Webb telescope photos show mysterious little red dots. Astronomers don't know what they are

03/17/2026 7:51am
Like tiny photobombers, cosmic anomalies resembling small, bright red points show up in almost every snapshot taken by the most powerful space telescope ever made.

Pfizer says experimental breast cancer drug cuts risk of disease worsening in mid-stage trial

03/17/2026 7:45am
Pfizer said on Tuesday its experimental combination reduced the ​risk of disease progression or death by 40% in patients with breast cancer.

Iran rejects de-escalation as Israel kills Iranian security chief

03/17/2026 7:22am
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani was killed by Israel, Tehran confirmed on Tuesday, while a senior Iranian official said Iran's new supreme leader rejected all peace offers so far.

Senate kicks off marathon debate for Mike Lee's election bill — but it could still fail

03/17/2026 6:51am
After months of Republican infighting and tense debate about congressional procedure, the Senate is moving forward this week on the SAVE America Act.

Group calls on Cox to veto historic Rio Grande Depot transfer, allow time for study

03/17/2026 6:15am
A group seeking to revitalize the Rio Grande Depot and restore it as a transit hub is calling on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that would transfer the historic train station.