2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George aim to bring families downtown

Visitors to City Hall Plaza in St. George will soon be able to slide from the fourth floor of the adjacent parking lot, and city spokesman David Cordero said it's all in the name of fun.

What the 'Schmigadoon!' co-creator said after winning 2 Tony Awards

"Schmigadoon!" may have ended its run, but the musical comedy found new life, and a historic evening, on the Broadway stage. And it has a Latter-day Saint to thank for that.

Handful of Utah protesters demonstrate after Trump inks $70B immigration bill

A smattering of demonstrators protested outside the Utah offices of the state's four U.S. House members after President Donald Trump inked an immigration bill into law.

Hill Air Force Base breaks ground on $1.2B investment in aircraft maintenance facilities

Hill Air Force Base officials broke ground earlier this month on a multi-year project that includes a $1.24 billion investment in aircraft sustainment capabilities.

Search underway for 77-year-old missing hiker at Capitol Reef National Park

Officials with the National Park Service are searching for a 77-year-old missing man believed to have been hiking at Capitol Reef National Park.

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

Vance Boelter, who assassinated the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, has pleaded guilty so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

Utah County clerk to host town hall meeting to encourage voters to track primary election ballots

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson is hosting a public town hall meeting on Thursday to address primary election concerns and encourage voters to track their primary election ballots.

Bill Gates tells lawmakers meeting Epstein was a 'grave error in judgment' in closed-door hearing

Bill Gates says he made an error in judgment by ever meeting with Jeffrey Epstein as the Microsoft co-founder faces questions behind closed doors from lawmakers about his relationship with the disgraced financier.

Salt Lake City next up for Walmart drone delivery service

Salt Lake City metro residents will soon have the option to have groceries and other goods delivered from Walmart via drone, the retail giant announced Tuesday.

Homeless man accused of setting 9 fires near Utah-Colorado border

A man accused of setting several grass fires along I-70 over the weekend is now facing multiple felony charges.

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda through end of term

President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House.

Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium; Stratos project exempt

Box Elder County commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on any new data centers, though it does not apply to the Stratos project.

50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity

A runner from England made a stop in Utah as part of an ambitious journey across the U.S. He's taking on 50 marathons in 50 states, all to raise awareness for children battling cancer.

Teenage boy hospitalized with gunshot wound in South Salt Lake

A teenage suffered a gunshot wound in South Salt Lake on Wednesday, police said,

Ex-Logan Justice Court clerks charged after allegedly helping immigrant evade ICE

Two former Logan Justice Court clerks face federal charges for allegedly helping an immigrant who was sought by federal agents to evade detention.

Rep. Blake Moore to host national Republican meeting in Utah

Utah Rep. Blake Moore will host the annual summer meeting for the National Republican Congressional Committee in the Beehive State this weekend, according to a release first seen by the Deseret News.

Taylor Swift surprises with performance at 'Toy Story 5' premiere in Hollywood

Pop superstar Taylor Swift ​made a surprise appearance in Hollywood on Tuesday at the premiere of ‌animated movie "Toy Story 5."

Have You Seen This? Energetic dog eager to show off cannonball trick

A Texas dog steals the show with a pool cannonball trick.

'A major victory': It's now safe enough to eat the carp at Utah Lake

Utah Lake's main invasive species is now considered safe enough to eat, which is considered more of an environmental win than a chef's recommendation.

What BYU AD Brian Santiago said about Texas Tech and the Brendan Sorsby situation

Speaking on BYUtv's "Sports Nation" in introducing new men's golf coach Todd Miller, Santiago said the league's athletic directors had a "healthy conversation" about Sorsby and Texas Tech.

Human-caused fire near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City fully contained, officials say

Voluntary evacuations from a grass fire burning near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake City have been lifted, but some roads remain closed as firefighters seek to fully extinguish it.

Rubicon seeks sanctions against former assistant federal prosecutor

A Davis County company once facing labor-trafficking charges claims a federal search warrant was obtained using evidence already proven to be false.

Utah Supreme Court requests responses from state, media on Tyler Robinson petition

The Utah Supreme Court wants the state and attorneys for the media to submit responses to Tyler Robinson's request to review cameras in the courtroom ruling.

'A lot of people live and breathe softball': Utah Talons inspire packed stadium in home opener

A sellout crowd beyond the 1,400 stadium capacity packed Dumke Family Stadium at the University of Utah on Tuesday evening as the Talons rallied from a 2-0 deficit for a 5-2 win over the Chicago Bandits in a rematch of last year's AUSL championship series.

The rise of independent journalism — the risks and rewards

Andy Ngo and Nick Shirley describe their work as independent journalists to the Deseret News.

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

University of Utah to build 46-acre medical campus at The Point development

The University of Utah board of trustees on Wednesday approved a land purchase agreement with the Point development in Draper to construct a "full-scale hospital."

US, Iran exchange attacks as Trump threatens further escalation

The United States launched new strikes overnight in Iran, the military said on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump vowed even more attacks if no peace deal is secured.

Utah man says he can't get customer service from Apple because artificial intelligence is calling the shots

Both consumers and companies are going to need to figure out technological hurdles as AI-driven "customer service" becomes more widely adapted.

Judge sends 'incredibly dangerous' woman to prison for conspiring to kill son-in-law

Tracey Grist will likely spend the rest of her life in prison, 4th District Judge Roger Griffin said, after giving her consecutive sentences for conspiring with her children to kill her son-in-law as he arrived at her American Fork home.

Utah County family honors son's mission legacy with service project on Navajo Nation

The Martin family is turning grief into service as they honor the life of their son, who died serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico.

Who's the action star just named modern pentathlon's ambassador for the LA28 Olympics?

The bad guy in "Rocky IV" and the original "Masters of the Universe" He-Man now has a new role, at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Man sentenced to prison for attempted rape of girl in Cedar City mobile home

A California man was sentenced to three years to life in prison after admitting to having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl in a mobile home in Utah.

Worker bees build a 'royal palace' for the honeybee queen

Honeybee queens come from the same ordinary fertilized female eggs as worker bees. So how does one bee become a queen?

Box Elder County poll finds that large majority, 71% of respondents, oppose data center plans

A Box Elder County poll finds that 71% of respondents oppose a controversial data center proposal and that 74% disapprove of the process followed to permit it.

Why is your hospital MRI $3,000 when I can get it across the street for $399?

An MRI at the hospital could cost you thousands of dollars more than a clinic across the street.

Hegseth travels to US base in Cuba as pressure on Havana mounts

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew into the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday, in the latest ​high-profile trip to the communist-ruled island by a senior American official.

Rangers urge life jacket use after latest drowning

State law enforcement officers on Tuesday urged life jacket use after the latest drowning in Utah.

US consumer inflation vaults above 4% as Iran war boosts energy prices

U.S. consumer inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in May, boosted by surging prices for energy products amid the Middle East conflict.

Man with history of deportations sentenced to jail in iPhone robbery

A man was sentenced to jail and probation, and will likely be deported, after admitting to using force to try to take a phone during what began as a parking lot exchange arranged online.

Saratoga Springs father who fled with kids to Mexico charged with federal kidnapping

A Utah County father is facing federal charges after he took his children without permission and fled to Mexico, prompting an Amber Alert before the children were located.

An anomaly? How Utah's record-low snowpack hurt the state's ski resorts

This past winter wasn't the worst on record for Utah's ski industry, but it's one the industry would like to forget.