What Kamala Harris said at Abravanel Hall about the future of America

Former Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a sold-out Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night as part the ninth annual Wasatch Speaker Series, addressing mostly America's future.

Police identify Sandy man shot and killed by trooper on I-15 after brandishing knife

A Sandy man has been identified after he was shot and killed during a confrontation with a trooper on I-15.

Shivwits Band of Paiute elects new chair who hopes members will call reservation home again

The Shivwits Band of Paiute elected Phillip Bushhead to be council chair. The election comes amid a divide in the band due to a recent land lease deal and a recent controversial Senate bill.

Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program

A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.

'America's government teacher' Sharon McMahon to speak at UVU commencement

An educator and author hailed as "America's government teacher" will be the commencement speaker at this year's Utah Valley University graduation ceremony.

Utah requests 8% increase in its largest hunt as deer populations begin to recover

Utah wildlife officials are seeking to add nearly 6,500 new permits to the state's biggest hunt this year, as deer population numbers have increased after a dropoff a few years ago.

Country music star Brad Paisley to headline Stadium of Fire

County music superstar Brad Paisley will be the headline performer at the 2026 Stadium of Fire, America's Freedom Festival announced Thursday.

14-year-old charged with killing 2 children, injuring 8 in crash while fleeing police

A 14-year-old is facing two counts of murder and other charges tied to an Ogden crash that killed two children Friday and injured eight others.

UDOT to begin closing ramps along I-215 for reconstruction

Several freeway ramps are closing in the Salt Lake Valley for construction beginning Monday, and the Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to prepare now for delays.

Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.

Driver who killed 2 in Eagle Mountain road rage case recalls 'senseless' tragedy

A man sentenced to prison for hitting and killing two innocent people during a road rage confrontation in Eagle Mountain with a third driver is seeking parole.

Utah's drought makes 'rare' leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts

More than half of Utah suddenly finds itself in extreme drought, following record warmth that's already melted most of Utah's record-low snowpack.

2nd person arrested in connection with body found dumped in rural Summit County

A Midvale woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with the beating death of the woman's husband. The victim's body was found in rural Summit County.

Beloved community advocate asks Utah leaders to consider what Jesus would do

As seven community leaders gathered Wednesday to discuss "What would Jesus do?" and how they might further the legacy of Pamela Atkinson, she was present in the conversation and absent from the room.

Charges dismissed against woman accused of hitting 12-year-old in crosswalk

Prosecutors dismissed charges against a Murray woman accused of hitting a 12-year-old boy in a crosswalk in 2023 after evidence showed she may not have been impaired.

Salt Lake City School District to end Community Education Program after 54 years

All community education classes offered through the Salt Lake City School District Community Education Program will be canceled starting in July.

'She deserved better': Friends mourn Kaylene Allred, Kearns woman killed by husband

Friends and co-workers are remembering a woman they described as a "beautiful soul" after she was killed in a suspected murder-suicide that also left two others injured Monday night.

'Killing has always appealed to me,' Draper man's disturbing 'manifesto' allegedly says

A possible child sex trafficking investigation resulted in police arresting a Draper man accused of trying to arrange sex with an infant and writing a murder "manifesto."

Eastern Utah measles infections double within a week, health officials say

Health officials have confirmed a doubling of measles cases in Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties in the past week.

How a moment at the office led to Kenny J's BBQ — a restaurant that brings people together

A banker's leap of faith turned a backyard barbecue hobby into a family-run restaurant.

Gunman arrested after firing 20 rounds in fight outside West Valley store, police say

A man was arrested Wednesday and accused of firing 20 rounds outside a West Valley convenience store during a large confrontation about three weeks ago.

Record number of home sales contracts canceled nationwide

Deals to buy homes in the U.S. recently fell through at a record rate, and the nation's house hunters are "feeling jittery because of economic and geopolitical uncertainty."

Utahns celebrate their contribution to the Artemis II mission

The Artemis II launch wouldn't have been possible without the fuel boosters made in a facility in northern Utah. And on Wednesday, those workers all watched their handiwork come to life.

How to protect yourself from rising threat of voice phishing scams

Security experts warn voice phishing has become a much more common technique to trick people out of sensitive information. Here's how you can protect yourself and your employer.

'Greater love': Church of Jesus Christ's Easter initiative spreads God's love

An Easter initiative from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is spreading the message of Jesus Christ's love to tens of millions of people this season.