Cellphone bill that never should have existed finally goes away

A Utah man struggled to get his cellphone company to stop trying to collect on a debt he should not owe.

How a goofy side project ultimately added to the Salt Lake City whale's lore

A miniature version of the official "Out of the Blue" sculpture may have sparked a larger response than what its creator expected.

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half. Romelu Lukaku added Belgium's final goal in stoppage time.

ICE enforcement in Idaho Falls has increased, local police say

Local law enforcement confirms that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is conducting a series of targeted arrests in Idaho Falls.

Salt Lake Valley sees quiet July Fourth weekend, some Utah fires reported

Salt Lake Valley saw a quieter Fourth of July weekend, but some Utah fires were reported.

'My choice': Taylor Frankie Paul opens up about her decision to enter rehab

Taylor Frankie Paul is opening up about her decision to enter a rehab facility, a choice she said she made when she "needed extra help."

Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections

Day one of the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing included videos of Charlie Kirk being shot and continuous objections about admitting hearsay evidence.

Man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing housemate while he was sleeping

Miguel Zamora-Bonilla was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder after admitting to killing a man living in his home while affected by mental illness.

State tax officials push back against Ogden Valley's efforts to boost taxes

The Utah State Tax Commission is pushing back against Ogden Valley officials' moves to implement a 506% tax hike, citing precedent and taxation guidelines.

Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after being vaccinated faces murder charges connected to their deaths, authorities said.

John Curtis says virtues like respect, charity are essential to protect religious freedom

Sen. John Curtis said virtues such as respect, civility and charity are essential to protecting religious liberty in a speech on the Senate floor last month ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen announces space agency retirement after moon mission

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who captivated the world when he flew around the moon during the Artemis II mission, said that he would step back from a full-time astronaut role in September.

Have You Seen This? Mom shows what a '90s summer' is really like

A mom shows what a "90s summer" is really like.

What makes the perfect cheeseburger? Utah gets to decide

Before you cast your vote, here's a look at what makes a truly great cheeseburger

Mike Lee blames 'leftists,' 'Democrats' for white nationalist march on Fourth of July

Sen. Mike Lee blamed "leftists," "Democrats" and a civil rights group for a white nationalist march in Washington, D.C., without evidence that the groups were behind the march.

State forester defends Utah's wildfire mitigation efforts amid destructive fire season

Some recent wildfire victims in Utah blame the U.S. Forest Service for inadequate forest management. The state forester says no amount of extra mitigation could have prevented this season's fires.

Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'

President Donald Trump ​said on Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job," renewing his threat of ‌military action as Tehran projects defiance following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali ⁠Khamenei.

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the allegations Monday, but said he'd consider the next steps for his campaign.

Rocky Mountain Power proposes settlement in Utah rate conflict

Rocky Mountain Power last week proposed a settlement with the Utah Public Service Commission to add a 4.2% rate hike on top of the 4.7% increase commissioners approved last year.

Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One

President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.

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BYU lands 6 preseason All-Big 12 honors, led by returning RB LJ Martin

Reigning Big 12 offensive player of the Year LJ Martin was named preseason offensive player of the year Monday in a vote of media that cover the league. He was one of six Cougars named to the All-Big 12 preseason team, along with Utah's Mana Carvalho.

Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, ​joining other tech titans in a wave of layoffs.

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the U.S. match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest. Trump called Infantino after the game with Bosnia to plead his case to overturn the call, and FIFA lifted the suspension on Sunday. That prompted a day of off-field furor at the World Cup.

Nation's new largest active fire is also burning in Utah

A fire burning in southeast Utah has now surpassed the Cottonwood Fire in Beaver County as the state's largest fire this season and the largest active fire burning in the U.S.

Ex-Ogden police officer charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl

A former Ogden police officer faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.

By the power vested in me: How I married 468 couples as a part-time job

Forget Las Vegas. Utah County is America's real wedding capital. Here's what I learned as a teenage wedding officiant.

New partnership touts nuclear-powered AI with minimal water use

Valar Atomics, an advanced nuclear power startup, announced a collaboration with Nvidia on Wednesday afternoon to explore the development of artificial intelligence data centers in Utah.

Man hit in back by suspected stray bullet at Fourth of July celebration, police say

A man was hit by a bullet that police believe was shot into the air somewhere nearby in Lehi on Saturday.

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care. Utah is the first state in the nation to allow AI to renew prescriptions for patients.

Utah's specialty license plates receive a colorful new glow-up

Utah has ditched its standard white background specialty license plate design for more black plates, along with various other colors and even picturesque scenes.

Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Netflix nods to nostalgia with new 'Little House on the Prairie' TV series

For Australian actor Luke Bracey, joining Netflix's 2026 adaptation ​of the classic 1935 book "Little House on the Prairie" represents the return of a story that resonates across generations.

Cache Valley honors America 250 with community picnic and patriotic program

Live music, picnic blankets and lawn chairs filled Merlin Olsen Park Sunday during an America 250 community picnic and patriotic program.

Hemingway's masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the bulls in Spain, but he wouldn't miss this year's San Fermin festival for anything.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze.

The housing hustle: Students, summers and scam artists

No matter their reason, college students all have one thing in common: They must sell their existing lease quickly or be forced to pay double rent on an already tight college budget.

US futures rise as oil weighed by supply while earnings loom

U.S. futures ticked higher and European stocks traded near record highs on Monday as the potential for increased energy ​supplies pulled down oil prices, while investors awaited a crucial earnings season for the AI sector.