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Utah Royals undone by Washington Spirit, Trinity Rodman's 'world-class' finish
07/29/2026 11:32pm
Except for a moment less than a minute in length about three minutes after a lengthy weather delay, the Utah Royals showed why they have taken the NWSL by storm through the first of the 2026 season.
What will the Utah Mammoth roster look like on opening night?
07/29/2026 11:23pm
With more than two months remaining until the NHL's regular season returns to Salt Lake City on Oct. 1, discussions surrounding the Utah Mammoth roster have already begun after NHL.com released their projected lineup earlier this week.
Poll suggests Utahns ready to pay more for clean energy sources
07/29/2026 10:03pm
A study by researchers at Utah State University suggests that more than half of Utahns may be willing to pay more for cleaner energy sources. Other case studies, however, suggest that may not be completely true.
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
07/29/2026 10:02pm
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.
Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge
07/29/2026 9:28pm
A one-of-a-kind boat designed by Utah Valley University students and faculty to combat harmful algae blooms on Utah Lake could be entering its final season on the water.
Get Gephardt helps Orem man fight for a refund after his dentist retires mid-treatment
07/29/2026 9:00pm
An Orem man said his dentist retired with thousands of dollars' worth of work left to do on his teeth. When he couldn't get his work completed or his money back, he decided to Get Gephardt.
U.S. second-home mortgages are up for the first time since the pandemic
07/29/2026 8:32pm
More Americans took out mortgages for a second home in 2025 than during the previous year, something that hasn't happened since the COVID-19 pandemic buying frenzy.
Utah girl reunites with emergency crew who saved her life
07/29/2026 8:04pm
Four-year-old Estelle Santiago attended a late birthday celebration in Salt Lake City with a flight team of caregivers who helped save her life after she became sick in Uruguay.
Why does Japan experience so many large earthquakes?
07/29/2026 8:00pm
Almost no other country in the world is rocked by such frequent and damaging earthquakes as Japan – an island nation that sits on the boundary of four tectonic plates, the constantly-shifting slabs of the Earth's crust.
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
07/29/2026 6:58pm
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The truck, a 2021 Ford F-150, was deemed a total loss.
Veteran law enforcer charged and accused of firing shots in hotel room
07/29/2026 6:26pm
A man is facing criminal charges for allegedly firing two rounds inside a hotel room, including after police had confronted him.
Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun
07/29/2026 6:08pm
The bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout in Seattle last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said.
Flooding likely killed thousands of fish at southern Utah reservoir, wildlife officials say
07/29/2026 5:29pm
Flash flooding from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar likely killed thousands of fish downstream at Minersville Reservoir, Utah wildlife officials say.
Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
07/29/2026 5:19pm
A man has been convicted of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie. A jury delivered its verdict Wednesday in Buffalo, New York.
Electric aircraft could provide speedy emergency response to Utah's most rural areas
07/29/2026 5:04pm
California-based electric aircraft company Jump Aero made a stop in Utah to showcase Pulse, the company's high-speed, all-electric aircraft.
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
07/29/2026 4:44pm
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.
Man charged with murder in Park City stabbing
07/29/2026 4:02pm
A man who police say called another man a "reptilian" while stabbing him 10 times was charged Wednesday with murder.
Have You Seen This? Teenage lifeguard saves boy from drowning
07/29/2026 3:30pm
A 16-year-old lifeguard in California rushed into waves double his height to rescue a drowning 10-year-old boy.
'Live like the Longs': Family killed in Utah flash flood laid to rest
07/29/2026 3:05pm
Provo Fire Capt. Spencer Long and his family were remembered as compassionate, driven and full of life at a funeral on Wednesday.
Daycare provider accused of punching toddler, claims she 'lost her mind'
07/29/2026 2:17pm
A Taylorsville woman who runs an in-home daycare is facing a charge of aggravated child abuse.
Ogden natives Connor Howe, Mitchell Schow take aim at 35th Utah Championship
07/29/2026 2:01pm
Ogden natives Connor Howe and Mitchell Schow are among the locals that will tee it up Thursday through Sunday in the Utah Championship at Ogden Golf and Country Club.
Idaho man arrested after police say he pulled a gun on group of teens in McDonald's parking lot
07/29/2026 1:03pm
An 18-year-old man was arrested this week after police say he pointed a gun at a group of people, mostly minors, in a parking lot in Ammon.
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
07/29/2026 12:38pm
K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
07/29/2026 12:25pm
Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list.
Warsh vows not to 'waver' on inflation as divided Fed leaves rates unchanged
07/29/2026 12:24pm
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, a choice that may intensify questions about how Kevin Warsh will deliver on his commitment to bring inflation down.
Video: New wildfire spawns rare 'firenado' as it burns through central Utah
07/29/2026 12:02pm
Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare fire-induced tornado that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.
Economists disagree on national debt. Americans face the consequences
07/29/2026 11:48am
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A pair of experts with competing views tell the Deseret News why the debt presents problems for everyday Americans.
Here's what Netflix has lined up for August
07/29/2026 11:36am
Take advantage of the last weeks of summer with a new lineup of movies, TV series and more on Netflix.
Find your inspiration at the 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes
07/29/2026 11:30am
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The 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes marks the 80th anniversary of the event thousands of locals look forward to each year.
Brandon Sanderson's 'Mistborn' movie closer to completion
07/29/2026 10:34am
Brandon Sanderson, who has published dozens of books over the course of more than two decades, announced Tuesday that the first draft of the screenplay for the movie "Mistborn" was completed.
Owens says progressives are getting involved with GOP primaries to shift Utah leftward
07/29/2026 10:05am
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens issued a warning to his in-state Republicans: Progressives are "inside the gate," and they want to shift the Beehive State leftward.
Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez dies, but backers say her legacy will live on
07/29/2026 9:19am
Suazo Business Center founder Gladys Gonzalez, who put a focus on helping Latino immigrants, has died, but her backers say her legacy will live on.
Rescuers search for survivors after 7.1 quake kills 18 in southwestern Japan
07/29/2026 8:56am
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through rubble looking for survivors Wednesday after an earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan.
Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson as senior adviser, director of Utah Office of Families
07/29/2026 8:49am
Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday appointed Alex Peterson as senior adviser and director of the Utah Office of Families to replace Aimee Winder Newton.
BYU football storylines to monitor during fall camp 2026
07/29/2026 8:42am
The 2026 BYU football season might be the most anticipated in program history.
Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases
07/29/2026 8:37am
Some Vernal residents say they are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.
Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
07/29/2026 8:33am
Musician Glen Hansard, who won an Oscar for best original song in 2008 for the indie film "Once," and was lead singer for rock group The Frames, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday.
Is the Rio Grande Plan dead? Salt Lake City leaders signal support after setback
07/29/2026 8:06am
An ambitious plan to bury railroad lines that cross through the middle of Salt Lake City may not be among the pursued transportation solutions to solve the city's long east-west gap after a recent vote.
New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available
07/29/2026 8:00am
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New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate COVID hearing
07/29/2026 7:43am
Anthony Fauci declined to answer any questions at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 on Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Baby girl dies after being left in hot car over 2 hours, Vernal man arrested
07/29/2026 7:27am
A Vernal man is accused of leaving his 7-month-old daughter in a car with the windows rolled up for two-and-a-half hours on Tuesday, resulting in the child's death.
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
07/29/2026 7:15am
The Federal Communications Commission has announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing national security concerns. The move mainly targets China.
Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus
07/29/2026 6:17am
Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.
