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Summer, sunshine and science: Physics Day at Lagoon

05/15/2026 10:34pm
Thousands of students flooded Lagoon's amusement park Friday not just to ride rides, but to learn the science behind them.

US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland

05/15/2026 10:14pm
The Pentagon has canceled plans to deploy 4,000 U.S.-based troops to Poland, two U.S. officials said, in a surprise decision slammed by lawmakers.

Salt Lake police to expand drone first-responder program as it eyes safety, efficiency

05/15/2026 10:03pm
Police said Wednesday they intended to expand their drone "first responder" program in the coming weeks after seeing positive resolutions to cases, as well as improved efficiency.

'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith

05/15/2026 9:36pm
Actor Joshua Barrett, a cast member in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," returned to East High School on Friday to share a message on hope and faith.

Sister of man killed by Taylorsville officer speaks out after manslaughter charge

05/15/2026 9:13pm
The family of Henry Chavez Jr., who was killed in a Taylorsville police shooting, is speaking out after an officer was charged with manslaughter.

'It's a miracle': Utah girl stuck with father in Colombia gets visa, returns home

05/15/2026 9:04pm
A Utah girl who was stuck in Colombia with her father for more than two months is back at home after U.S. officials reversed an earlier decision to deny her a visa.

FBI offers $200K reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

05/15/2026 8:32pm
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.

Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake

05/15/2026 8:01pm
The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City as eight of the world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.

Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error

05/15/2026 7:33pm
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lost almost $50 million in drug rebates, due to a technical error. On Wednesday it announced it has recouped $36 million.

Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West

05/15/2026 7:11pm
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.

Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map

05/15/2026 6:32pm
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive a map designed to help their party wrest ​control of the House of Representatives in November's midterm elections.

Zavier Gozo's star is rising with Real Salt Lake. How much longer will he be in Utah?

05/15/2026 6:29pm
The Utah-born attacker scored his team-high fifth goal of the season Wednesday in a 3-0 win over Houston. But as success grows, calls for a U.S. men's national team berth and move to Europe grow louder.

Family pushes for national crossing guard recognition after father's death

05/15/2026 6:13pm
A Utah family is honoring their father's legacy by pushing for a national day of recognition for crossing guards, after he was killed while on the job in Layton last year.

The indie music lovers' Superbowl: Kilby Block Party 7 is here

05/15/2026 6:02pm
What started as an actual block party in Salt Lake's Granary District seven years ago is expected to draw a crowd 90,000 strong this weekend. Here's a look at the behind-the-scenes.

Louisiana senators pass new US House map; South Carolina plans for extra redistricting work

05/15/2026 5:36pm
State senators in Louisiana have passed a new congressional map after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the previous one.

Utah House speaker owns 25K acres not far from site of proposed Box Elder County data center

05/15/2026 5:17pm
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz owns more than 25,000 acres of land not far from the site of a planned large data center in Box Elder County, a review of property records shows.

UDOT closing I-15 in Lehi Friday night

05/15/2026 4:52pm
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to close I-15 at 2100 North in Lehi on Friday starting at midnight to accommodate construction for the new 2100 North freeway project.

Body of paraglider recovered from Corner Canyon after fatal fall

05/15/2026 4:26pm
A man fell to his death while paragliding at Corner Canyon, Draper police confirmed Friday.

Utah father arrested after forcibly shaving teen's hair, police say

05/15/2026 4:02pm
An Eagle Mountain man was arrested Thursday for investigation of child torture and accused of forcibly shaving his teen daughter's hair.

Have You Seen This? Iridescent cloud in Indonesia inspires awe, delight

05/15/2026 3:28pm
A rare iridescent cloud in the skies above the Indonesian locale of Jonggol inspired awe and delight.

Community, nonprofit unite to bring new life to West Valley park

05/15/2026 3:01pm
A West Valley park gets new inclusive playground through one-day community effort.

Middle East politics dominate Nate Blouin's interview with Hasan Piker

05/15/2026 2:06pm
Nate Blouin said hiding the fact that he is a progressive Democrat to appear more moderate in Utah's 1st Congressional District race isn't what Utahns need — or want.

Cox declares state of emergency over late-season freeze that created crop losses

05/15/2026 1:20pm
Gov. Spencer Cox issued a state of emergency on Friday over another piece of Utah's wacky winter weather.

Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ends in mistrial

05/15/2026 1:14pm
Harvey Weinstein's third trial in New York over allegations he used his Hollywood clout to prey upon ​and sexually abuse women ended in a mistrial on Friday.

Utah school employee took photos of students, created child sex abuse material, police say

05/15/2026 12:39pm
A southern Utah man was arrested Thursday and accused of taking pictures of children at his elementary school and using AI to turn them into child sex abuse material.

Has the 'Disney adult' become more important than kids?

05/15/2026 12:26pm - PARTNER
The Disney brand built on families has always sought the adult dollar. But is the high cost of a park visit and streaming content on Hulu a betrayal?

SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility

05/15/2026 12:00pm
Thirty‑four incarcerated men and women at the Utah State Prison became college graduates this week, marking one of the largest commencement ceremonies ever held inside the facility.

Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador

05/15/2026 11:33am
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday it is building its 385th temple in Otavalo, Ecuador.

Vultures for safety: The unconventional faces of Utah's new campaign

05/15/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
Responsible practices like these can make a major difference in helping people enjoy Utah's outdoors safely and responsibly.

Navigating cancer care: How nurse navigators help patients through treatment

05/15/2026 10:58am
A cancer diagnosis can bring many challenges, but one oncology nurse navigation program is helping patients feel more supported as they go through treatment.

DUI driver killed woman while 4 times over legal limit and 55 mph over speed limit, charges say

05/15/2026 10:32am
An Orem man was charged Thursday with murder and accused of killing an elderly woman while speeding with a high blood-alcohol more than four times over the legal limit.

Driveway disaster: Here's how you can spot an asphalt paving scam

05/15/2026 10:05am
A Centerville man who spent thousands on a home improvement project done wrong has a warning for the rest of us: Do a little more digging before you hire someone to pave asphalt.

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

05/15/2026 9:40am
President Donald Trump says he's not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China.

Utah Summer Games celebrates 40 years of shaping athletes and Olympic dreams

05/15/2026 9:12am
The Utah Summer Games gives participants and spectators a mini Olympic experience.

Mortgage rates hit a new high. What should homebuyers do?

05/15/2026 8:55am
Mortgage rates just hit a six-week high at 6.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, as new reports show inflation is surging in the United States.

St. George man claimed wife was plotting to kill him, but made it up, police say

05/15/2026 8:29am
A St. George man was arrested Wednesday and accused of making it appear that his wife was plotting to kill him.

'TikTokers' cause damage to farm in southern Utah; farmer speaks out

05/15/2026 8:06am
A farm in Hurricane sustained damage after several social media influencers drove their trucks through oat crops this week. Farm manager Todd Brown urges the public not to trespass on private property.

Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming

05/15/2026 7:38am
Members of U.S. Air Force search and rescue crews recounted during a news conference Wednesday the rescue of 11 survivors of a plane crash off the coast of Florida.

'It's going to surprise people': Reno-based international art show debuts in Utah this weekend

05/15/2026 7:10am
Utah's first indoor, international art show will be held at the Mountain America Expo Center on May 15-17.

Coalition urges Congress to allocate $2B for drought mitigation along Colorado River

05/15/2026 6:38am
A coalition of over 70 groups with ties to the Colorado River is seeking at least $2 billion in drought mitigation funds amid "intensifying water supply challenges."

Families, colleagues honor fallen Tremonton-Garland officers during Police Week Candlelight Vigil

05/15/2026 6:20am
Nearly a year after two Utah officers died while responding to a domestic violence call in Tremonton, their names are now etched into history in Washington, D.C.