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Salt Lake City approves new name for 500 South after removing Cesar Chavez's name

05/05/2026 10:31pm

500 South has a new honorary street name through the heart of Salt Lake City.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for 2022 kidnapping, murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

05/05/2026 9:48pm

A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Tanner Horner to death in the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand on Tuesday.

Lake Mountain School District acquires 100 acres for joint education campus

05/05/2026 9:12pm

Lake Mountain School District has approved the acquisition of a 100-acre site in Eagle Mountain to develop a joint campus with Mountainland Technical College and UVU.

Weber students restore bicycles, delivering opportunity through 'Gearing Up for Good'

05/05/2026 8:47pm

A group of Weber School District students is gaining hands‑on experience while giving back to their community through a growing service program now in its third year.

Cedar City woman sentenced to jail for stealing payments for Iron County building permits

05/05/2026 8:23pm

Chelsea Boxwell was ordered to spend 270 days in jail, complete 100 hours of community service and pay back over $260,000 after admitting to taking money from Iron County and another employer.

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earn 12 Tony nominations each to lead the field

05/05/2026 7:35pm

Twenty-four shows earned at least one nomination, while "The Lost Boys" and "Schmigadoon!" each earned a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday.

'Not a choice we made lightly': Salt Lake City seeks 12.5% property tax increase

05/05/2026 7:29pm

Utah's capital city isn't immune to rising costs that have plagued residents since 2020, and it's now seeking to raise taxes, which it says can help meet demands.

Utah's warm winter leaves extra funds for homeless services

05/05/2026 7:11pm

Utah's new homeless services initiative will have a bit more funding to work with after the state recorded its warmest winter on record, leaving some winter shelter money unspent.

Motorcyclist, 25, dies in West Jordan collision

05/05/2026 6:36pm

Police said a 25-year-old man died after his motorcycle and a car collided Sunday night in West Jordan.

David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100

05/05/2026 6:02pm

David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, will on Friday celebrate his 100th birthday.

'Spirit of community': How Utah County is planning to celebrate America 250

05/05/2026 5:34pm

While Utah County is known for having summer festivals, markets and community events, this year's festivities are leaning into a patriotic theme for the country's 250th anniversary.

Auto insurance fraud on the rise in Utah

05/05/2026 5:03pm

Insurance fraud costs Americans over $300 billion every year — and it's growing.

Parole granted for Midvale woman who hit, killed bicyclist

05/05/2026 4:32pm

A Midvale woman convicted of running a red light and fatally striking a bicyclist in 2022 has been granted parole from the Utah State Prison.

2 killed, 3 injured in back-to-back shootings north of Dallas, police say

05/05/2026 4:01pm

Texas police say a man shot five people, killing two, in back-to-back shootings Tuesday near Dallas because he was angry over business dealings with the victims.

Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected

05/05/2026 3:39pm

A lone coyote stunned biologists when it paddled to Alcatraz Island, a former federal prison in the San Francisco Bay surrounded by waters notorious for thwarting prisoners' escapes.

Have You Seen This? Black bear breaks into unlocked car

05/05/2026 3:30pm

A black bear let itself into an unlocked car while looking for food in Tennessee.

Man wanted in southern Utah romance scam may still be preying on victims, police say

05/05/2026 3:03pm

A man who has had an outstanding arrest warrant in St. George since last fall may be preying on other women with romance scams while he is on the run, police say.

Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated in October following September open house

05/05/2026 1:15pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that the Montpelier Idaho Temple will be dedicated on Oct. 18 following an open house in September.

Murray power crew aids in electrifying homes on Navajo Nation

05/05/2026 12:00pm

A crew from Murray City Power traveled to northern New Mexico last month to aid in powering homes on the Navajo Nation.

More states jump into the redistricting race after Supreme Court ruling

05/05/2026 11:57am - PARTNER

Several states have already redrawn their maps ahead of the November midterms, and others are weighing changes of their own.

2 hikers injured in bear attack along popular Yellowstone attraction

05/05/2026 11:39am

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack near Old Faithful Monday afternoon, Yellowstone National Park officials said.

viv Radiology offers patient centered imaging

05/05/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

By combining advanced MRI technology with transparent pricing and easy scheduling, viv Radiology is helping redefine how people can empower their health care.

These were Utah's fastest-growing cities in 2025, according to the University of Utah

05/05/2026 11:02am

Utah's capital city remains the state's most populous city by a wide margin, but a new report finds that a pair of cities across northern Utah County are once again at the top in growth.

BYU, Utah State basketball rivalry will return in 2026

05/05/2026 10:51am

On Tuesday, the in-state programs separated by 128 miles announced a two-game series that will begin in the 2026-27 season.

Here's what families in Utah and nationwide say about slumping US economy

05/05/2026 10:10am

New poll finds households in Utah and across the country united in their concern over how economic fallout from the Iran War is challenging their financial well-being.

Bear wanders through a Los Angeles neighborhood

05/05/2026 9:59am

A bear meandered through a California neighborhood near the Hansen Dam in Pacoima on Monday morning, scaling fences and snooping in backyards before it was tranquilized.

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny and Janelle Monáe take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

05/05/2026 9:57am

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé and Naomi Osaka to Emma Chamberlain did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honor of the dress code "Fashion is art."

Frontier Airlines forecasts bigger-than-expected quarterly loss amid soaring fuel prices

05/05/2026 9:53am

Frontier Group, the parent of low-cost carrier Frontier, forecast a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Tuesday, as the war in Iran drives jet fuel prices higher and erodes margins.

Wall St rebounds as oil drops despite Middle East tensions

05/05/2026 9:52am

Wall Street's main indexes recovered on Tuesday as oil prices fell despite renewed Middle East tensions that threatened to upend a fragile truce after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Gulf.

Your 2026 Cinco de Mayo food deal guide

05/05/2026 9:50am

Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. In 2026, Cinco de Mayo lines up with Taco Tuesday for a few extra promotions.

Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

05/05/2026 9:50am

A luxury cruise ship hit by an outbreak of hantavirus was preparing to travel to the Canary Islands on Wednesday after the Spanish government gave it permission to dock.

Rainmaker touts proof that cloud seeding delivers results

05/05/2026 9:00am

A private cloud-seeding company says it has unambiguously validated the effectiveness of its technology that announced on Monday it has produced 143 million gallons of fresh water.

Police identify man killed in crash on S.R. 59 near Hurricane

05/05/2026 8:40am

A 24-year-old man was killed in a multivehicle collision near Hurricane on Friday.

What to do if you encounter a mountain lion on the trail

05/05/2026 8:05am

As the weather starts to warm up and more people hit the state's many canyons and trails, wildlife officials are offering advice on what to do if you come across a mountain lion.

The $182,000 Social Security mistake retirees never see coming

05/05/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

They say that people often underestimate how much their Social Security is worth in lifetime income – and this is a critical retirement planning mistake that could easily be avoided.

Utah plans to adjust wildlife management area access. Here's what is changing

05/05/2026 7:40am

Utahns will soon need a hunting, fishing or combination license or a "digital access permit" to access wildlife management areas. The new rule will apply to the Wasatch Front this summer.

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

05/05/2026 7:37am

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward an agreement with Iran.

Dry winter raises wildfire concerns, fire chiefs warn

05/05/2026 6:15am

A dry winter across Utah is raising concerns about wildfire danger earlier than usual this year.

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