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Could Utah's income tax rate drop below 4%? Leaders hope so

04/15/2026 10:34pm
Utah lawmakers have incrementally lowered the state's income tax rate in recent years but are now setting an even more ambitious goal: to get it below 4%.

How this teaching moment aims to educate Utahns about water-wise native plants

04/15/2026 10:02pm
Students designed a new garden outside of a Salt Lake City charter school to offer an example for anyone starting their own native-plant garden.

Business owners react to postponement of Warriors Over the Wasatch Air Show

04/15/2026 9:34pm
Business owners said they'll have to stave off their expectations for that major boost they see every other year after the Warriors Over the Wasatch was postponed this week.

Here's how Utah can navigate the data center boom

04/15/2026 9:08pm
Utah is home to 48 operational data centers with over 920 megawatts of capacity, and seven under construction are set to add 2,600 megawatts by 2028.

Utah nonprofit founder aims to make evictions 'a thing of the past'

04/15/2026 8:37pm
Zachary Quinn, a Provo resident who moved to Utah just six years ago, believes he's found a practical way to keep families housed — and off the streets.

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1M Picasso with a $117 ticket

04/15/2026 8:03pm
Ari Hodara, a Parisian art enthusiast, has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket in the third "1 Picasso for 100 euros" lottery to support cultural and humanitarian causes.

Sharon McMahon's team responds to GOP backlash over scheduled keynote at UVU graduation

04/15/2026 7:34pm
When Utah Valley University last month announced Sharon McMahon was selected to deliver the keynote address at the university's commencement ceremony on April 29, the choice was immediately met with strong backlash from many Utah Republicans.

Utah Democratic candidate denigrated Latter-day Saints, made crude comments in past posts

04/15/2026 7:12pm
Nate Blouin, a 1st District Democrat candidate, has a history of posting offensive comments denigrating Latter-day Saints and making crude jokes.

Deadly motorcycle trend on Utah roads shows no signs of slowing this year

04/15/2026 6:36pm
Utah is facing another dangerous year on its roads as deadly motorcycle crashes continue to climb.

2 charged with assaulting police during ICE protest in Salt Lake City

04/15/2026 6:03pm
Two men were charged Wednesday with assaulting police officers during a protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Salt Lake City in January.

Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench

04/15/2026 5:32pm
Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College's Talcott Greenhouse on Wednesday to witness the rare bloom of "Pangy," a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh.

2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job

04/15/2026 4:38pm
Two businessmen are accusing state Rep. Trevor Lee of previously committing check fraud and abusing his power as a member of the Utah Legislature.

Morgan man faces up to 60 years in prison in swimming pool scam cases

04/15/2026 4:34pm
A Morgan man has been sentenced to up to 60 years imprisonment for not following through with promised work in four swimming pool scam cases.

An end of an era: A farewell to the Utah Grizzlies

04/15/2026 4:12pm
After 30 seasons, three leagues, 2,440 games, 913 players, over 200 of which went on to play in the NHL, and with hockey booming in the state, the Utah Grizzlies have been sold and will now become the Trenton Ironhawks.

Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold illegal monopolies, jury finds

04/15/2026 4:02pm
Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation illegally monopolized live event markets, a New York jury found on ​Wednesday after a six-week trial.

Have You Seen This? Photographer's close-call with speedy rally car

04/15/2026 3:30pm
A photographer narrowly escapes being pummeled by a race car at a Croatia event.

Winter's last stand? Snow, freeze warnings return to Utah's forecast

04/15/2026 3:04pm
Winter barely showed up in Utah this year, but it's still seeking to cling to the Beehive State just a bit longer.

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war

04/15/2026 3:02pm
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

Test Drive: 2026 Toyota Tacoma or Tundra — Which fits your life best?

04/15/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED
The 2026 Toyota Trucks are impressive and appealing. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits

04/15/2026 1:59pm
Walmart is redesigning the packaging of its Great Value products to make them more appealing to customers and to help shoppers spot nutritional information more quickly.

Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

04/15/2026 1:54pm
A majority of the ​U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting ‌to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the ⁠war.

Man suspected of killing his mother and another man was 'acting paranoid' weeks before

04/15/2026 1:40pm
A Springville man arrested in the deaths of his mother and another man had been exhibiting concerning behavior in the weeks prior, reports say.

'Overjoyed': Ogden OKs plan to rehab deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building

04/15/2026 1:00pm
Ogden officials approved a plan calling for the rehabilitation of the deteriorating Union Stock Exchange Building for use by GMRE, a defense contractor.

St. George neighborhood throws salad in the streets to find runaway tortoise

04/15/2026 12:00pm
A St. George family is searching for their 11-year-old tortoise, Yertle, who they say has run away. The neighborhood has put out veggies in hopes of luring her home.

Masked teens attempt home invasion, Tooele family says

04/15/2026 11:35am
A Tooele family is speaking out after a group of masked teens tried to break into their home late Friday night while their two young children slept upstairs.

Roots, rhythm and renewal: Ogden Music Festival returns to Fort Buenaventura in May

04/15/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
This three-day outdoor immersion is more than just a concert series. It's a community cornerstone that kicks off the summer with acoustic traditions, on-site camping, and activities for the whole family.

Latter-day Saint boxer repping her faith, family and culture in title fight

04/15/2026 11:08am - PARTNER
Lani Daniels — the "Smiling Assassin" — is set for Friday's championship bout at Madison Square Garden.

Eagle Mountain man charged with practicing dentistry without a license

04/15/2026 10:30am
An Eagle Mountain man who previously surrendered his dental license is now facing criminal charges accusing him of continuing to treat patients.

As state's Archers add Utah talent, these lacrosse fans hope to grow support in nontraditional state

04/15/2026 10:12am
The Utah Archers made four selections in Tuesday's Premier Lacrosse League college draft. These fans are hoping to help grow the sport in the state's non-traditional lacrosse market.

Woman wanted to back out of murder plot, but said her mom told her, 'I'm doing it anyway'

04/15/2026 10:00am
Two of Tracey Grist's children have been convicted of murder. Now, she is on trial, accused of conspiring to murder and murdering her son-in-law at her American Fork home.

Not everyone loses weight with GLP-1s; evidence is growing the drugs have other health benefits

04/15/2026 9:17am
Clinical trials suggest that about 10% to 15% of people who try GLP-1s don't lose weight. But evidence is building that shows the drugs do have other health benefits.

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't leave Fed board; probe to continue

04/15/2026 8:29am
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to fire Federal Reserve ​Chair Jerome Powell from his separate seat as a member of the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors.

Now 5, Minn. boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

04/15/2026 8:23am
At 5 years old, William Staley Olesen is a ball of energy. He loves Nintendo, NASCAR, Minnesota sports and talking about becoming a firefighter someday.

Salt Lake City School District ending 'valuable' community education program

04/15/2026 8:20am
After over five decades of service, the Salt Lake City School District's community education program will shut its doors for good this summer at the conclusion of the school year.

Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

04/15/2026 8:16am
Mediators are moving closer to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week.

'Extortion' claims fly as some groundwater users in Idaho face curtailment order

04/15/2026 8:05am
As the Idaho Department of Water Resources begins enforcing a curtailment order in Butte County, many farmers have been unable to pump water this irrigation season.

5 reasons you should consider an independent, low-cost, same-day MRI

04/15/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
TaylorMed MRI makes getting an MRI simple, fast, and affordable, because no one should have to wait weeks — and jump through numerous insurance hoops — to get the imaging they require.

Man following 'spirits' arrested for allegedly setting fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon

04/15/2026 7:40am
A man who police say was intentionally setting small fires in Big Cottonwood Canyon was arrested on Tuesday.

West Jordan man charged with trafficking fentanyl after arrest in sting operation

04/15/2026 7:15am
A West Jordan man has been charged with trafficking fentanyl after his arrest in Weber County as part of a sting operation.

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?

04/15/2026 6:15am
A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.