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Vineyard councilman steps down, takes new job with Provo City Council

08/12/2026 10:36pm

In the latest shakeup to local government officials, Vineyard City Councilman Ezra Nair is stepping down from his position to work for Provo.

Utah Jazz unveil 4-game 2026-27 preseason schedule

08/12/2026 10:26pm

With the NBA regular season schedule release around the corner, the Utah Jazz released the team's preseason schedule on Wednesday.

Doctors, health officials urge measles vaccine as cases linger and school is starting

08/12/2026 9:33pm

Utah health experts and pediatricians are urging measles vaccinations as school is beginning and cases are continuing to be diagnosed each week in Utah.

Shoplifting survey points to financial strain as Americans struggle with costs

08/12/2026 9:05pm

A new survey found 30% of American adults say they have shoplifted. Experts say the findings may reflect financial desperation as families struggle with the cost of necessities.

Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

08/12/2026 8:01pm

Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.

Man accused of sports-card fraud avoids conviction with diversion agreement

08/12/2026 7:29pm

A man accused of selling $5 sports cards when he'd promised Michael Jordan and not giving refunds accepted a diversion agreement, agreeing to pay the victims back.

'One thing after another': Multiple factors hit Utah County farm hard

08/12/2026 7:21pm

Third-generation farmer Chris Riley said 2026 has been an especially difficult year, hitting multiple crops, many of them wiped out by an early bloom and late freeze.

Man charged in stabbing at West Valley Mall indicted for federal hate crime

08/12/2026 7:02pm

A Utah man who is accused of targeting a Muslim man in a stabbing at a West Valley mall last month is now facing additional hate crime charges in federal court.

Sandy record store sets record for largest physical media giveaway in 24 hours

08/12/2026 6:01pm

A Sandy record store made history after breaking a record for the most physical media given away by a record store in 24 hours.

West Nile Virus found in one-third of mosquitos sampled within Salt Lake City district

08/12/2026 5:52pm

West Nile Virus was detected in 35% of mosquitoes tested this week within the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, posing a "significantly higher-than-normal risk" of the virus, county health officials say.

Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says

08/12/2026 5:48pm

A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto a smaller government jet during a trip to Turkey last month.

Roy leaders OK scaled-back 34.25% tax hike; foes plan challenge to halt it

08/12/2026 5:36pm

Roy leaders approved a scaled-back 34.25% property tax hike after a lengthy hearing, and foes are saying they plan a campaign to halt the increase.

Weather helps Widemouth 2 Fire containment but poses flooding risks

08/12/2026 4:04pm

Utah's largest wildfire, the Widemouth 2 Fire, is now 36% contained thanks to better weather conditions.

Utah teachers address immigration crackdown, how it's impacting their students

08/12/2026 4:04pm

A group of Utah educators addressed the immigration crackdown and the adverse impact it's having on their students at a forum.

Have You Seen This? Mule-drawn golf cart offers hilarious transportation alternative

08/12/2026 3:31pm

You've seen horse-drawn carriages, but what about donkey-drawn golf carts?

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing parents Rob and Michele Reiner

08/12/2026 3:15pm

A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the killings of his parents, actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, and adds the allegation that he was lying in wait before attacking them.

Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?

08/12/2026 3:03pm

While just feet away from its all-time low, the Great Salt Lake is not expected to break its record this year. But what would the state's leaders do if it did?

Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

08/12/2026 2:32pm

Millions of people in Spain on Wednesday sought the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness.

Duchesne man with 'long criminal history' accused of manufacturing bath salts

08/12/2026 2:32pm

A Utah man who has been investigated multiple times on allegations of drug crimes is facing federal and state charges after he was allegedly found to be in possession of the drug known as bath salts.

Trump says press secretary Leavitt to leave job at month's end

08/12/2026 1:58pm

President Donald Trump ‌said on ⁠Wednesday that ⁠White ‌House ‌press secretary ⁠Karoline Leavitt ⁠would depart her role at ‌the end of the month to spend more ‌time ‌with her ⁠family.

1 killed in Millcreek crash

08/12/2026 1:56pm

A person died in a rollover crash in Millcreek on Wednesday.

Utah adds 4 to its board that seeks to 'defend' its Colorado River water

08/12/2026 1:42pm

Utah has added four new members to its Colorado River Authority of Utah board as it seeks to maintain its allotment of the critical river amid a rift between its neighbors.

Brandon Sanderson to join John Green on his book tour in Salt Lake City

08/12/2026 1:24pm

Utahns have the chance to hear from authors John Green and Brandon Sanderson together when Sanderson joins Green as a special guest on his book tour.

Jury finds man guilty of aggravated murder in stabbing over phone dispute

08/12/2026 12:43pm

Last week, a jury found Kidus Yohannes guilty of killing 20-year-old Candace Samples in 2018 after asking her to give back his phone. A man who intervened was seriously injured.

Mini-Mozart heist blights anniversary tribute as thieves make off with 210 statuettes

08/12/2026 12:43pm

More than 200 gold statuettes of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart disappeared from his hometown of Salzburg, officials said Wednesday, on the day of his 270th birthday.

Birthday celebration: President Dallin H. Oaks turns 94

08/12/2026 12:14pm

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Dallin H. Oaks gathers with family in Utah on Monday to celebrate his 94th birthday.

'Living canvas of light' to be built at Thanksgiving Point in massive, architectural landmark

08/12/2026 12:02pm

The newest project at Thanksgiving Point aims to celebrate the light within every person through a massive, stained-glass monument.

8 health tips every Utah parent needs before the first school bell rings

08/12/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

Here are some health essentials Intermountain Health pediatric experts recommend you check off your list before the first bell rings.

Utah Valley University cancels classes on anniversary of Charlie Kirk killing

08/12/2026 11:22am

Utah Valley University won't hold classes on Sept. 10, the anniversary of the killing of Charlie Kirk on its campus.

How this Latter-day Saint missionary did in her 'breakout season' of 'American Ninja Warrior'

08/12/2026 11:04am - PARTNER

As Anna McArthur serves a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Columbia, South Carolina, "American Ninja Warrior" viewers across the country have been watching the Utah teen on the show.

Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?

08/12/2026 11:04am

After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.

AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers

08/12/2026 10:32am

AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.

Potential tropical cyclone threatens Hawaii; Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic

08/12/2026 10:22am

Tropical Storm Cristobal, well west of the Azores, was expected to dissipate while a Pacific storm system could threaten Hawaii this weekend, forecasters said.

Back-to-school at Olympus High School

08/12/2026 10:14am

Students at Olympus High School are starting a new school year, with seniors preparing for their final year and staff encouraging students to get involved and make the most of their time at school.

Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

08/12/2026 10:09am

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

08/12/2026 9:26am

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.

Tyler Robinson contends state has not proven elements needed for 'aggravated murder'

08/12/2026 9:21am

Tyler Robinson's defense team says their client should not stand trial on a charge of aggravated murder because the state has not proven any aggravating factors.

Did the Utah Mammoth improve this offseason?

08/12/2026 8:49am

As soon as the clock hit zero in a one-sided game six loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Utah's season was over and the front office immediately went to work.

Man drowns in Green River

08/12/2026 8:38am

A man from the Salt Lake Valley drowned in the Green River in Daggett County on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses told police he had rolled near the Red Creek Rapids.

Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

08/12/2026 8:27am

The Thai government pledged Wednesday to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok in less than a week.

Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average

08/12/2026 8:08am

Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.

Healing starts here: Why timely MRI results matter for your health and well-being

08/12/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

While every medical situation is unique, physicians generally agree that timely imaging and prompt interpretation help reduce unnecessary delays in diagnosis, treatment planning and recovery.

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

08/12/2026 7:44am

North Korea on Wednesday performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely protest of the upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills.

Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?

08/12/2026 7:37am

There are deals to be made in this year's late summer housing market, when many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.

Consumer prices increase as expected in July

08/12/2026 7:15am

Consumer prices increased slightly in July, potentially weakening the argument for an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve next month.

Tremonton parents accused of torture in boy's death won't face charges, county says

08/12/2026 6:17am

A Tremonton couple accused of child torture that led to the death of their son will not be charged, according to an announcement from the Box Elder County Attorney's Office.

Real Salt Lake adds another shutout in Leagues Cup win over FC Juarez

08/12/2026 12:19am

Real Salt Lake kept its Leagues Cup knockout-round hopes alive, even if for one more day.

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