Idaho woman reunites with biological family in Moldova after being kidnapped at birth

McKenna Christensen walked through the Chișinău International Airport in Moldova and changed her life forever after discovering life-changing information through her biological sister.

Darryn Peterson lights up Salt Lake City Summer League in Utah Jazz debut

The Huntsman Center was a sleeping giant on Saturday afternoon as Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III

Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.

FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage

FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.

Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah

The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.

After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it

Beaver County Fire Warden George Humphreys said the Cottonwood Fire caused devastating losses, but that's not evidence that wildfire mitigation work failed.

The Utah Royals are back Sunday. Here's what you missed during the NWSL break

The Utah Royals will look to build on their franchise-record 7-2-3 start to the season and a 10-match unbeaten streak beginning Sunday on the road against the 3-9 Chicago Stars (3 p.m. MT, CBS Sports Network).

'Amazing': Dallas Jenkins praises the BYU Creamery as a personal favorite

Dallas Jenkins mentioned that during his time spent working in Utah, he's found some of his favorite restaurants and ice cream spots in the country.

Have You Seen This? Toad goes for a spin

I reached out to the toad's representatives to see if it was ever able to escape this whirlpool. Based on the strength of the current, it's likely that the toad is still rotating to this day.

People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Provo on Saturday morning for one of the largest 4th of July parades in the western United States.

Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July

While many Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks, Jewish Americans have a quieter celebration on the eve of their Shabbat, their day of rest.

I drove 2,000 miles to understand what it means to be American. Here's what I learned

In June, I drove from Massachusetts to Utah with my family. The roadtrip revealed an America far different from the one portrayed online.

Time capsule with items from all 50 states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

Don't open this until 2276: a time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states and five territories is being buried in Philadelphia on America's 250th anniversary.

Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war.

Solo female rower completes historic trek from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler has completed her goal to become the first American woman and the youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii solo on Friday night.

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest

Crowds gathered in the sweltering heat Saturday to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday by watching famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut defend his world hot dog eating championship in Coney Island, where he downed 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Miki Sudo defended her title as well in the women's division.

Brothers play key role in SUU rodeo team's first ever regionals win

The SUU men's rodeo team won the university's first Rocky Mountain Regional Championship since program's inception in the 1960s.

Struggling to sleep? Why heat, routine changes may be to blame — and how to improve it

Sleep experts say longer days, warmer nights and changing summer routines can quietly disrupt sleep quality. Here's why summer sleep can suffer and what doctors recommend to improve it.

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could ​gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements.

18-year-old BYU-I student walking 1,000 miles for Tibet

A college student from Idaho is walking 1,000 miles in about two months to raise awareness of China's control over Tibet.

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. And they want more people to be prepared.

Nonprofit surprises 9-year-old monster truck superfan ahead of Monster Jam World Finals

With the Monster Jam World Finals rolling into town this weekend, a 9‑year‑old superfan received a surprise that stole the spotlight long before engines roar at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.

US Olympic official: 'No concerns' about changes in Utah's 2034 Winter Games leadership

The departure of the only high-ranking Olympian on the organizing committee for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics aren't a worry for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials.

The Declaration's forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson's missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed the man who wouldn't sign the Declaration of Independence — the lawyer and statesman John Dickinson.

Smith and Morehouse, Porcupine only full reservoirs in Utah right now

As many reservoirs struggle statewide, some of the smaller, high-elevation reservoirs remain full. That's not by chance but rather strategy on the part of water managers.

'A real community story': Midway residents honor veterans with 250 flags on Memorial Hill

In Midway, 250 flags adorn Memorial Hill, honoring veterans and military service members while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.