Former US envoy calls for overhaul of post-WWII trade system

Former U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer spoke at the Crossroads of the World trade summit in Salt Lake City and called for an overhaul of the current trade system.

Bangerter Highway reopens after shots fired, 1 injured

A shooting on Bangerter Highway led to temporary closures Friday evening.

Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals

Whether taking the whole family out, keeping it low-key at home or giving mom a solo treat, restaurants across the country are serving up some great deals. Here's some of the best.

Cox stresses efforts to protect Great Salt Lake amid intense data center debate

Gov. Spencer Cox reinserted himself into the intense debate over a Box Elder County data center project, stressing efforts meant to protect the Great Salt Lake.

Thistle Junction construction begins in Spanish Fork Canyon

The Utah Department of Transportation is revamping Thistle Junction at U.S. 6 and the turnoff to U.S. 89, in a project that started on Friday.

Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide

Pickleball is the nation's fastest-growing sport which may explain an 88% increase in pickleball injuries since 2020.

3 teachers represent Utah in national America's Favorite Teacher competition

Three beloved Utah teachers received extra special community support this Teachers Appreciation Week as they made it to the quarterfinals of a national teacher competition.

Over 4K graduate from Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College President Greg Peterson told the 2026 graduating class on Friday that he has "no doubt you will continue to achieve great things."

New Millard County wildfire deemed human-caused; structures no longer at risk

The Maple Road Fire started Friday in Millard County east of Holden and has burned just over 3 acres.

Utahn onboard ship hit with hantavirus outbreak, health department says

A person from Utah is onboard a cruise ship that experienced an outbreak of Hantavirus.

Ogden Valley wrestling with funding shortfall, specter of 519% tax hike

Officials in Ogden Valley, the new Weber County city, are wresting with a funding shortfall of $2.2 million more and the specter of a 519% property tax hike.

West Valley man shot, killed younger brother while playing with a gun, charges say

A West Valley man was charged Friday with manslaughter in the shooting death of his younger brother. The man said he was "messing around" with the gun and accidentally hit him, charges say.

'Fear sells. Facts are boring:' Utah Lt. Gov. Henderson defends election security

Utah's elections have long been held up as a model, with high turnout and secure systems. In recent years, a flurry of bills has changed how we vote and who gets access to that information.

Man who survived after shooting at, being shot by police sentenced to prison

A man was sentenced to consecutive prison terms on Thursday after admitting to firing shots at police during a mental health episode.

Delta Center's upper bowl to go more vertical to fix sightlines, make it even louder

Smith Entertainment Group is going vertical again as it seeks to solve the Delta Center's pesky sightline challenges, which it believes should also make it "the loudest arena" in sports.

Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship

Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen announced her resignation Friday, according to the governor's office.

Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial

The names of two fallen officers from northern Utah have been added to the state's law enforcement memorial.

Robinson preliminary hearing delayed until July; cameras will be allowed in courtroom

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing has been postponed until July, but the judge will continue to allow cameras in Robinson's court hearings.

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper plans to enter plea in abeyance for violating sex offender terms

Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Wanda Barzee appeared in court Friday, and her attorney said a plea in abeyance deal is being negotiated in a case accusing her of violating sex offender terms.

Renowned political scientist on the state of the world: 'Fraught, volatile, uncertain'

Political scientist Ian Bremmer spoke on geopolitics at the Crossroads of the World summit in Utah on Wednesday, a world he characterized as "so fraught, so volatile and so uncertain."

Box Elder data center organizers withdraw water rights application, nulling protest letters

A water rights application was withdrawn for a controversial data center proposed in Box Elder County, which compromises over 3,800 letters filed in protest against the application.

Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'

The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.

Southern Utah woman, 66, dies after being hit in crosswalk, police say

A 66-year-old woman has died after being struck in a Hurricane, Washington County, crosswalk on Tuesday, police said.

Advocates call for change on Redwood Road after man hit by car

After a man and his dog were hit in a crosswalk on Redwood Road, that man and advocates called for improvements at that intersection, as well as the entire Redwood corridor.