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Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention

04/23/2026 10:34pm
A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.

Utah to receive another $10M in national opioid settlement

04/23/2026 10:02pm
Utah will be receiving more than $10 million in the latest multistate agreement requiring companies to pay for their role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

Attorneys argue Utah County is failing to adequately fund defense in capital murder case

04/23/2026 9:36pm
Michael Aaron Jayne, charged with capital murder and accused of killing a Santaquin police officer, is suing Utah County, claiming inadequate defense funding in his case.

Bright fireball may have dropped debris over Utah

04/23/2026 9:01pm
The night sky above Utah was bright as day for just a moment early Thursday morning as a suspected meteor burned its way into the atmosphere.

New England Patriots select Utes OT Caleb Lomu 28th overall in NFL draft

04/23/2026 8:53pm
Utah's offensive line didn't just see one lineman selected in Thursday's opening round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

04/23/2026 8:33pm
Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.

Deadly Tooele County intersection receives a traffic signal

04/23/2026 8:04pm
A Tooele County intersection with a history of serious crashes is getting a major safety upgrade, according to the Utah Department of Transportation — a new traffic signal.

BYU president says 91% of 2026 graduates saw faith strengthened

04/23/2026 7:34pm
As Brigham Young University graduates walked Thursday, it came with a record: President Shane Reese reported that 91% of graduates said their time at BYU strengthened their faith.

Utah OT Spencer Fano drafted 9th overall by Cleveland Browns

04/23/2026 7:15pm
Sitting in the living with his friends and family, Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano stared at a stash of hats representing each of the 32 teams in the NFL.

Salt Lake City knew about allegations against councilwoman, but what was done?

04/23/2026 7:13pm
Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez said she welcomes a "fair and independent investigation" into the allegations made against her, which colleagues were previously aware of.

Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded

04/23/2026 6:45pm
Police say one person died and five more were wounded after a shooting, described as a confrontation between two groups, inside the food court at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.

QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft

04/23/2026 6:16pm
Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night.

Taylor Frankie Paul won't return to 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as production resumes

04/23/2026 6:02pm
"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 will resume production without Taylor Frankie Paul following an investigation into an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.

DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug

04/23/2026 5:34pm
The Department ​of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and ‌state-licensed marijuana as a ⁠less dangerous drug, ​U.S. Acting ⁠Attorney General ‌Todd Blanche ‌said on Thursday.

Creekstone Energy secures largest solar lease in Utah history to help power Delta Gigasite

04/23/2026 5:04pm
Creekstone Energy's plan to construct a massive data center in Millard County took another step forward with the company securing a long-term solar lease on Utah school trust lands.

Simple tips for redoing your yard without breaking the bank

04/23/2026 4:53pm - PARTNER
Is your yard the most boring on the block? Not anymore. Use our affordable yard makeover tips to improve your curb appeal — and maybe make your house the envy of the neighborhood.

Judge orders former BYU football player Parker Kingston to stand trial for rape

04/23/2026 4:46pm
A judge on Thursday ordered Parker Kingston, a 22-year-old former BYU wide receiver, to stand trial for rape following a preliminary hearing.

Utah man accused of torturing, abusing 2 young kids

04/23/2026 4:33pm
A Blanding man is accused of making two young children practice kicking and punching each other and putting them in cold showers when they cried.

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

04/23/2026 4:01pm
Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.

Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

04/23/2026 3:17pm
Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.

2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery

04/23/2026 2:15pm
Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.

Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

04/23/2026 1:11pm
Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.

Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats

04/23/2026 1:01pm
A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.

What Messi means to fans like me

04/23/2026 12:51pm - PARTNER
I grew up idolizing Messi and have seen him compete in Argentina. Here's what it was like watching him play in my hometown.

Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

04/23/2026 12:12pm
Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

04/23/2026 12:00pm
The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.

Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing

04/23/2026 11:42am
Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind.

BYU professor charged with sending sexually explicit material to 'teen girl'

04/23/2026 11:30am
A BYU professor has been placed on leave after being charged with enticing a minor and accused of sending sexually explicit messages and pictures to a purported 17-year-old girl.

Annual Draper showcase empowers Salt Lake Valley student artists

04/23/2026 10:30am
The Draper Visual Arts Foundation's annual art scholar competition showcases the talents of high school seniors in a weeklong exhibit.

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes it official and declares for 2026 NBA draft

04/23/2026 10:16am
AJ Dybantsa is officially on his way to the NBA.

What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday

04/23/2026 9:47am
Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

04/23/2026 9:30am
An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders' stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most-streamed artists list

04/23/2026 8:30am
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning.

Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?

04/23/2026 8:30am
Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.

Draper family honors daughter's memory by helping young performers follow their dreams

04/23/2026 8:05am
The Mallard family is turning heartbreak into hope after the loss of their daughter, Bailey, finding comfort in helping other children pursue the same passion she loved — performing.

Hidden dangers of ants and spiders in Utah homes: Why prevention matters more than you think

04/23/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
The reality is that many pests live quietly in walls, crawl spaces and around a home's foundation, lurking just beneath the surface.

Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

04/23/2026 7:40am
President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

04/23/2026 7:29am
Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship.

Mike Lee vows revival of election bill after Senate pivots away

04/23/2026 6:51am
The Senate is moving away from Sen. Mike Lee's election bill until further notice as lawmakers scramble to meet a number of deadlines — but the senator is not ready to surrender.

Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services

04/23/2026 6:26am
The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.

Real Salt Lake's 6-match unbeaten run snapped by Inter Miami

04/23/2026 12:03am
The crowds who chanted "Messi! Messi!" at the world's greatest player went home happy.