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Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed

07/14/2026 10:30pm

A member of the body that voted for the controversial Box Elder County data center plans thinks if foes' efforts to challenge the plans proceed, their wishes should be honored.

Utah raises weight cutoff that can drive up vehicle registration fees

07/14/2026 10:00pm

Utah has changed how some heavy vehicles are taxed at registration, raising the cutoff from 12,000 pounds to 14,000 pounds. The change could save some owners hundreds of dollars.

With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history

07/14/2026 9:45pm

More than a century after it opened, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is preparing to make history once again.

'Surprising and exciting': U. astronomers harness NASA telescopes for black hole discovery

07/14/2026 9:00pm

In a discovery that has puzzled astronomers, University of Utah astronomers harnessed data to locate the first stellar-mass black hole in the massive globular star cluster Omega Centauri.

This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum

07/14/2026 8:55pm

Without so much as a wave of his flipper, Neil the boisterous young elephant seal departed Tasmania this week, leaving behind a legion of fans – and questions about what happens when he gets even bigger.

Sen. Curtis says Congress needs to weigh in after Trump restarts military operations in Iran

07/14/2026 8:30pm

Sen. John Curtis said Congress must assert its authority on whether to declare war in Iran just days after President Donald Trump notified lawmakers that military operations have been restarted.

Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster

07/14/2026 7:30pm

A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.

Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues

07/14/2026 7:05pm

City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.

More charges for Uintah County father accused of abusing family for years

07/14/2026 7:00pm

A fifth criminal indictment has been filed against a Uintah County man for alleged prolonged abuse of his family, this time for child torture.

The typical US home price is setting new records. But here's where people are paying a lot more

07/14/2026 6:30pm

With the price of U.S. homes reaching an all-time high, just how expensive can the typical home be in some cities?

At Venice Beach skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games

07/14/2026 6:15pm

As Los Angeles counts down to hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said one of their biggest goals isn't simply putting on a successful sporting event.

Why Strawberry Reservoir is producing some of the biggest rainbow trout in a decade

07/14/2026 6:00pm

Anglers are reporting exceptional rainbow trout fishing at Strawberry Reservoir this year. We hit the water to see it firsthand and spoke with Utah DWR biologist Alan Ward about the factors driving the fishery's success.

Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze

07/14/2026 5:54pm

A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.

Salt Lake City OKs $2M loan to help business owner drastically rebuild after Main Street fire

07/14/2026 5:38pm

The owner of a Main Street building that was destroyed by a fire that broke out last summer is receiving a big financial boost from Salt Lake City as it looks to drastically rebuild the property.

Pilot in fatal Box Elder County plane crash was in training program, report says

07/14/2026 5:05pm

The National Transportation Safety Board released the Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report for a plane that crashed on the evening of June 23 near Willard, Box Elder County

11-year-old southern Utah boy to represent Team USA at BMX Racing World Championships

07/14/2026 5:00pm

Eleven-year-old Gavin Hernandez, of Hurricane, Washington County, will represent Team USA at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, this weekend.

Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million

07/14/2026 4:42pm

A Tyrannosaurus rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest and most complete specimens has sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction.

Man, 74, becomes oldest inmate executed in Florida in state's 10th lethal injection this year

07/14/2026 4:36pm

Florida put to death one of its oldest prisoners in its history on Tuesday, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who was one of three older inmates scheduled for execution within the span of a month.

Here's why Utah landed on this list of 10 worst places to live

07/14/2026 4:00pm

Utah has ridden years of accolades for its business-friendly environment, so why was it ranked so low in a CNBC list of the "10 worst states to live in 2026"?

Have You Seen This? T. rex vehicle prowls city streets

07/14/2026 3:30pm

A giant Tyrannosaurus rex vehicle was spotted roaming the wild streets of Minneapolis last month.

Investigators hope items found at campsite leads to those responsible for Iron Fire

07/14/2026 3:04pm

Investigators are tracing chairs and other evidence found at what is believed to be the origin of the Iron Fire in an effort to identify the fire starters.

ICE suspends traffic stops in wake of Maine fatal shooting, sources say

07/14/2026 2:14pm

Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday suspended vehicle stops related to immigration enforcement, two sources said, after agents fatally shot two men six days apart.

Bonneville Fire prompts wildfire safety reminder

07/14/2026 1:41pm

The Bonneville Fire's proximity to the University of Utah campus is prompting university leaders and the Salt Lake City Fire Department to remind residents to prepare for future wildfires.

New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium

07/14/2026 1:40pm

New York became the first state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium as various concerns grow.

Warsh says Fed has 'no tolerance' for high inflation but provides no hints on next move

07/14/2026 1:02pm

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh pledged to make high inflation "a thing of the past" in his first congressional testimony Tuesday, yet provided no signal about his next steps.

Dog collar, zip ties found at camp where woman was allegedly held captive, abused

07/14/2026 12:37pm

A man was arrested in Utah County and accused of holding a woman against her will and subjecting her to several types of abuse, according to police.

Monsoon season has arrived in Utah, bringing much-needed rain and new threats

07/14/2026 12:03pm

Monsoonal rains helped reduce fire behavior in southern Utah on Monday, but new starts were reported while communities brace for flooding risks, too.

Heat-related equipment failures leave thousands without power along Wasatch Front

07/14/2026 11:48am

Record-breaking temperatures put both residents and power infrastructure under strain, contributing to outages that left an estimated 13,000 people without electricity on Sunday.

Sizzling summer safety: Navigating Utah's outdoor adventures safely

07/14/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

As people embrace the sunshine, emergency rooms often see a surge in heat-related illnesses, recreational injuries and unexpected encounters.

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

07/14/2026 11:27am

Twenty-six former employees of Meta Platforms have filed a lawsuit accusing the company of using AI-powered software ‌that disproportionately targeted people for mass layoffs.

After more than 1,000 shows as Neil Diamond, this 'American Idol' winner has taken his final bow

07/14/2026 11:11am - PARTNER

On Sunday, "American Idol" winner Nick Fradiani took his final bow — concluding a roughly four-year chapter that started as an understudy to Utah native Will Swenson on Broadway.

'I would much rather our country look like this room': Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing

07/14/2026 11:04am

After experiencing 'hell' in the courtroom, Erika Kirk urged the next generation to choose courage at Turning Point USA's Chapter Leadership Summit on Sunday.

12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval

07/14/2026 10:02am

Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

07/14/2026 9:44am

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness

07/14/2026 9:22am

Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.

Texas man sentenced to prison for intentionally damaging ATMs, robbing repair technicians

07/14/2026 9:01am

A Texas man who attempted to rob an ATM in Utah by intentionally damaging the machine then threatening a repair technician was sentenced last week to almost five years in federal prison.

Consumer inflation slows more than expected in June

07/14/2026 8:36am

Consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, but that will probably offer little comfort to households or rule out an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this year.

2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter

07/14/2026 8:06am

Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.

Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you six figures — new guide for Utah retirees

07/14/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Trump drops Hormuz fee plan in favor of Gulf investment deals

07/14/2026 7:02am

President Donald Trump dropped a proposal to charge a 20% transit fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz, saying on Tuesday he would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.

Utah's Hill Air Force Base welcomes its new commander

07/14/2026 6:37am

Just moments after assuming command of the 75th Air Base Wing Monday at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Eric Quidley was already eager to build on the momentum already existing at one of Utah's largest employers.

'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built

07/14/2026 6:16am

Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal gave media representatives a tour of the area and redoubled their calls to protect the zone.

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