Utah knows its QB1, fall camp will further define what comes next for Byrd Ficklin

Byrd Ficklin is one of the most productive backup quarterbacks in the country—and too explosive to spend every meaningful Saturday waiting for Dampier to leave the field.

Person in serious condition after being hit by car in Holladay

One person is in serious condition after they were hit by a car in Holladay Thursday night.

Utah family seeks answers after roadside memorial vanishes near St. George

A St. George family is offering a $500 reward for the return of a roadside memorial honoring their son, who died in a crash.

Consumers, AI spending likely supported US economic growth in the second quarter

The U.S. economy likely maintained a steady pace of growth in the second quarter, supported by stronger consumer spending and business investment in equipment tied to the buildout of AI infrastructure.

Utah's reservoirs struggled in July, but monsoons provide a key below-ground benefit

Utah's reservoir system tumbled well below normal in July, but monsoons have benefitted the state's mountain soils.

Mother praises Salt Lake City police response after autistic teen mistaken for assault suspect

What began as a frightening encounter for a Salt Lake City mother and her autistic teenage son ended with appreciation for the officers who responded after a mistaken 911 call.

Man accused of kidnapping infant and demanding $6,000 ransom in Cache County

A man was arrested in Logan Wednesday after allegedly strangling a woman and kidnapping her child while causing nearly $4,000 in damages in early July, according to a police affidavit.

Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system

Salt Lake County officials say the pond was lowered to prevent water quality problems as drought conditions and record-low flows reduce the amount of water reaching the popular park.

Mother and daughter navigate cleft lip and palate journey together

A Utah mother and daughter share their experiences living with cleft lip and palate, from surgeries and treatment to advocacy and support.

4 out of 5 toddler foods are ultraprocessed. Nearly half fail to meet nutrition standards

Four out of five foods sold for toddlers in the United States are ultraprocessed, according to research that analyzed more than 2,700 products on grocery store shelves. Nearly half of those items also failed to meet at least one nutritional benchmark for children set by the World Health Organization.

Officials issue warning after mislabeled kratom product linked to death in Utah County

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food and the Utah Poison Control Center issued a warning regarding illegally sold kratom products mislabled as cat's claw products linked to a death in Utah County.

John Curtis says 'under no circumstance' will he help end the filibuster, defying Trump's wishes

Utah Sen. John Curtis reiterated his long-held position that he will not back any efforts to eliminate the Senate filibuster, going against one of President Donald Trump's top demands for Republicans in Congress.

Free books inspire young readers in South Salt Lake

Hundreds of free books were distributed at a South Salt Lake literacy event aimed at helping families foster a lifelong love of reading amid ongoing concerns about childhood reading proficiency.

Utah joins lawsuit against Hims and Hers alleging unauthorized subscriptions, data sharing

Utah on Wednesday joined California and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit against Hims and Hers, accusing the telehealth company of charging customers for subscriptions they never purchased and sharing private health data with advertisers without consent.

Montana man hikes out of the mountains to get help after he was impaled by a trekking pole

David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana's ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state's highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell.

Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026

The Salt Lake County Health Department announced the county's first case of West Nile virus this year.

Extreme heat warning issued in Utah; Salt Lake County to open additional cool zones

Salt Lake County announced it would be opening new cool zones with extended hours to help combat the summer heat.

Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon

One of Scouting America's biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts.

Salt Lake Parade of Homes celebrates historic 80th anniversary as nation's first

The Salt Lake Parade of Homes is marking its 80th anniversary with 30 featured homes.

From cow to cup: The journey behind your glass of milk

Sure, most people know milk comes from cows. But what happens after that?

Teen boy in critical condition after fall at Deer Creek

A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after an accident at Deer Creek State Park Thursday afternoon.

Father who left daughter in hot car charged with child abuse homicide

A Vernal man was charged with child abuse homicide on Thursday for allegedly leaving his 7-month-old daughter in a vehicle for about two-and-a-half hours.

Convicted sex offender accused of abusing girl at birthday party

A man who is already on lifetime federal sex offender supervision is facing a new charge of allegedly abusing a child in Salt Lake City.

'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

In the wake of a violent July 13 attack, a leader in Utah's Muslim community says the state needs an advocacy group to defend the Islamic community's interests.

You're already paying for a new HVAC system … you just don't own it

Rather than viewing an HVAC replacement as simply another household expense, many homeowners are beginning to look at it differently.

My toddler wouldn't put her pants on for Sarah McLachlan. Here's how the singer responded

Sarah McLachlan spoke to the Deseret News ahead of her July 30 show at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Keynote speaker surprised with Superintendent of the Year award

It was a complete surprise when Davis School District Superintendent Dan Linford was presented with the Superintendent of the Year award on Wednesday during a conference.

Looking for home inspo? Visit the 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes

The 2026 Salt Lake Parade of Homes marks the 80th anniversary of the event thousands of locals look forward to each year.

Family searching for missing WWII uniform, hopes to recover cherished heirloom

A Utah family is searching for a World War II military uniform that they believe was thrifted somewhere in eastern Idaho without their permission, and they are asking for the public's help in tracking it down.

Why Americans are leasing fewer cars

Vehicle leasing has declined in the United States in recent years, curbing what has long been a preferred route to new wheels for many car shoppers.

Trump may pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until dissenting senators leave office

President Donald Trump says he may withdraw and delay Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general until Republican senators who are seeking concessions from the top prosecutor leave office.

How a new Utah cold case unit solved its first case with DNA genealogy

A newly formed cold case unit within the State Bureau of Investigation has solved its first case, identifying a man whose body remained a mystery for more than 14 years through the use of forensic genetic genealogy.

Sen. John Curtis discusses Utah voter, land issues with Trump AG nominee

Sen. John Curtis met behind closed doors with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday as the Utah Republican weighs whether to officially confirm the nominee to the top administration position.

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

China will "resolutely retaliate" if the U.S. insists on acting ‌unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese ⁠robots and ​power inverters, the ⁠commerce ministry said on Thursday.

Milk van's fourth life is delivering smiles throughout Utah

He rode in it as a kid, delivered milk in it as a teen, and now shows it as an adult.

Kouri Richins' request to disqualify judge denied

A judge has denied Kouri Richins' request to have the judge overseeing her aggravated murder conviction for killing her husband in 2022, disqualified.

Utah tour company explores Scandinavian history, culture for $3,999

You'll feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful landscapes you've ever seen. Norwegian fjords, Danish castles, Swedish cathedrals — and that's just the beginning.

Trump administration unfreezes $600 million for Gavi for global vaccine effort

The Trump administration will immediately release $600 million in ​congressionally appropriated funds for vaccines for the world's poorest countries after funds were initially withheld.

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union is offering $11.4 billion in funding for firms to erect seven AI gigafactories as it seeks to close the AI gap with U.S. and China, the 27-nation bloc's executive said on Thursday.

Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says

More extreme heat is in Utah's forecast for this weekend, playing into a growing trend of hot summers.