Feds approve new lines to bring power to Goblin Valley State Park

The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 15-kilovolt distribution line that it says will deliver electrical service to Utah's popular Goblin Valley State Park.

Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could ​cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles of the U.S. border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday.

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 "Star Wars" and was part of a group of women whose editing was essential to film's New Hollywood era, has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday. She was 80.

Graffiti covers historic mining ruins in Washington County near Leeds

The historic Stormont Mill Office, located in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area north of Leeds in Washington County, began to crumble last year. Today, the building's remnants and much of the surrounding area have been vandalized.

Man guilty of crash that killed Utah CEO and his daughter gets maximum sentence

The man convicted in a 2024 Ogden Canyon crash that killed a Utah CEO and his daughter got the maximum sentence in the case, four to 23 years in prison.

Large-scale simulated emergency tests SLC airport readiness

Salt Lake City International Airport transformed a nearby parking lot into the scene of a simulated disaster Thursday as crews responded to a mock plane crash.

Witnesses testify of overdose death in murder hearing for man who provided her with fentanyl

A judge heard testimony Friday in a preliminary hearing for Darik Ottens, who is charged with murder and accused of supplying fentanyl to a Midvale woman who died from an overdose.

US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting

A U.S. immigration agent was arrested in Texas on Friday, nearly two weeks after a Minnesota prosecutor took the unusual step of charging him with assaulting a Venezuelan man ​in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis this year.

Former congressman poised to profit from helping kick-start Utah data center

A former Utah congressman who's weighing a 2028 run for governor stands to benefit financially depending on the outcome of a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.

Troops must meet weight standard to get free tickets to the White House UFC fight

Senior Pentagon leaders are putting together lists of uniformed U.S. service members who will be offered the chance to attend the UFC fight at the White House next month hosted by President Donald Trump.

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze

Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development

A new development coming to Sugar House aims to solve a growing challenge in housing, and it's named after a beloved resident who lived in the area for over a century.

Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

A Utah investor who said she gave thousands of dollars to BG Wealth Trading spoke out as the cryptocurrency investment firm draws warnings from around the world.

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened.

Salt Lake couple charged with helping immigrant escape border patrol

A Salt Lake man and woman face federal charges accusing them of helping a handcuffed man escape immigration agents. The escape was caught on video.

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

A judge ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ruling the move couldn't happen without an act of Congress.

Bondi refuses to answer lawmakers' questions about Trump's involvement in Epstein files release

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi finished her interview with House lawmakers about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

Have You Seen This? Police officer helps geese cross bustling street

Video captured a police officer's heartwarming effort to help a geese and its babies cross a busy Toronto road May 1.

Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa

Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Waterford School evacuated after threat, police say

Waterford School was evacuated Friday after a threat was called into the school, Sandy police said.

Backlash over Trump's $1.776 billion fund tests Blanche's bid for US attorney general

Todd Blanche has moved quickly as acting U.S. attorney general to please the man whose face now adorns the exterior of the Justice Department's Washington headquarters: President Donald Trump.

43-foot golden spike sculpture finds new Utah home after monument plan stalls

A massive, 43-foot monument of the golden spike, commissioned five years ago, will have a permanent home in Salt Lake City after a state monument plan fizzled.

Utah Jazz getting out of draft lottery business at perfect time

The Utah Jazz are done trying to rig the lottery in their favor, and the timing could not be any better.

Cox signs new order for data center development after public outcry

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order guiding the development of data centers in the state.

Inside the mind and heart of BYU athletic director Brian Santiago

This is the 54th week since BYU elevated Brian Santiago as athletic director to replace the long-tenured Tom Holmoe, and he calls it a blur.

Attorneys appointed for man charged with brutally killing 3 women in Wayne County

Ivan Miller appeared for his first court hearing Friday from the Sevier County Jail. He is charged with brutally killing three Utah women at random before stealing their vehicles.

Green space or homes? Ogden officials debate future of vacant school property

Ogden officials are debating whether a former school property should be converted into green space or left to developers for home construction.

Unexpected K-9: Cocker spaniel becomes Utah County's new drug dog thanks to donation

A new addition to the Utah County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit is making a big impact, and she's not your typical police dog.

Utah football: Previewing the 2026 schedule with a look at Utah State, Iowa State

It's officially under 100 days until Utah football kicks off its 2026 season.

Davis County search and rescue pays respects to late member

The Davis County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team paid their respects this week to one of their longtime members whose life was recently cut short.

Weber County Commission candidates sue to remove 4th hopeful from ballot

As election season heats up, three Weber County Commission candidates are suing to try to remove a fourth hopeful from the ballot.

The local scoop: How to find out where your milk really comes from

And if you've ever wondered where your milk actually comes from, the answer may already be printed on the carton.

Are mortgage rates continuing to rise?

Mortgage rates were up again this week and remain at the highest level in nine months, amid heightened concerns that prices will keep rising due to the war in Iran.

UnitedHealthcare to remove insurance approval requirements for some pediatric services

UnitedHealth's insurance unit said it would eliminate prior approval requirements for about two-thirds of its healthcare services for those under age, as insurers face patient and doctor complaints.

WHO suspects 906 cases, 223 deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected deaths that were being investigated.

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.

Do Utahns support tax increase for Salt Lake City sports, entertainment district?

As a planned sports, entertainment, culture and convention district takes shape, a new poll showed Utahns are split on the sales tax increase meant to fund the project.

1 killed, 4 hospitalized in Ogden house fire

A person was killed and four more were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in an Ogden home early Friday.

Jane Hedengren breaks another record; BYU women make 25-year history at NCAA West prelims

Freshman phenom Jane Hedengren once again stole the show int he 10,000-meter semifinals to advance to the NCAA championships.