Dolly Parton is bringing her free book program to Utah

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is teaming up with Utah's Operation Literacy to help improve state reading levels.

Confidence, back-nine eagle has former BYU golfer Carson Lundell sharing lead at Utah Open

First-year rookie professionals had quite the day in the opening round of the Larry H. Miller Utah Open.

Senate GOP whip says Mike Lee's election security bill will be priority after recess

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., confirmed it is a Republican priority to pass the election security package championed by Utah Sen. Mike Lee after returning from the congressional recess in August.

16-year-old arrested in Saratoga Springs double-murder investigation

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday in connection with the murders of Jessica Lyman and Eli Painter on March 28, 2025.

Review: 'The End of Oak Street' is a thrilling throwback to the original '90s blockbusters

"The End of Oak Street" is a big, entertaining, original adventure that mixes spectacle with heart, reminding us that the best creature features aren't really about the monsters. They're about the people trying to survive them.

Sandy cleans up after '100-year' rainstorm leaves flood damage

Cleanup was underway in multiple neighborhoods Friday after what city leaders characterized as a "50- to 100-year" rainstorm.

Mudslides close portion of Diamond Fork Road; more flooding reported across Utah

A popular recreation road closed because of mudslides covering it, while monsoonal moisture also sparked more flooding in places across the state Friday.

The Nook and Kranny ready to welcome customers with books, baked goods and benevolence

Loretta Anderson and her nine-person staff have finished every "nook and cranny" of the new shop and will be having a grand opening on Aug. 17.

Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.

Oil prices rally, US data dents chances of Fed rate hike

U.S. and European shares fell on Friday and oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel as markets monitored tense U.S.-Iran talks ​and digested new data that dented expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike next month.

723 jobs being lost as Tyson Foods closes Eagle Mountain facility

Tyson Foods announced this week it will close its case-ready meat facility in Eagle Mountain as the company restructures to deal with a historic cattle shortage.

Mexican cultural group hosting joint celebration of US, Mexican independence movements

A Mexican cultural group in Salt Lake City will host a joint celebration to mark the U.S. and Mexican independence movements.

Have You Seen This? I-15 turns into river during Thursday storm

Severe flooding during a thunderstorm in Sandy turned I-15 into a river on Thursday evening.

Women's Leadership Institute of Utah changes name to Sego Leadership

The Women's Leadership Institute of Utah, an organization that advocates for women in leadership positions, is rebranding to become known as Sego Leadership.

Utah families donate diapers, tour new homes for people experiencing homelessness

Utah families donate diapers to families in need and tour 11 new tiny homes at The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City.

How Steve Saunders is rebuilding Utah football's strength program

The most obvious evidence of Utah football's new strength and conditioning program has been difficult to miss during fall camp.

2 Utah County school districts sign 3-year agreement to jointly manage student transportation

Timpanogos School District this week signed an agreement with Aspen Peaks School District to collaboratively manage student transportation needs ahead of the districts becoming operational in 2027.

Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse artworks worth millions

Italian authorities recovered three artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros that were stolen earlier this year from a private museum near the northern city of Parma, police said Friday.

Idaho must allow abortions to preserve women's health, district judge rules

A U.S. judge has ruled that Idaho's near-total abortion ban is unconstitutional because it provides exceptions when abortions are life-saving and ​not for broader risks to pregnant women's health.

New building helps complete Utah's first full veterinary medicine program at USU

A brand new veterinary medicine building at Utah State University will help prepare students with hands on training in Utah's first complete four-year program in the degree.

An 'influencer' degree? Colleges bet on content creator major as critics question its value

Arizona State University is among several colleges offering content creation programs as universities adapt to the growing creator economy and students pursue careers as influencers.

New documents reveal more about Intermountain's LDS Hospital 'replacement' plans

Intermountain Health sent Salt Lake City new documents about its planned "LDS Hospital replacement" site near downtown.

Lakers are selling for $12.5B. What will the Utah Jazz be worth?

Record deal could push up value of all NBA teams.

Butterflies or serious struggles? Gauging your student's mental health on back-to-school week

For some kids, the hardest part of going back to school isn't finding the right supplies; it's managing the emotions that a new year brings.

Paiute tribe youth share restoration story at Utah Shakespearean Festival

Youth from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah are sharing their tribe's history in a unique performance at the Utah Shakespeare Festival Greenshow. The group has two more performances this season: on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29.

US retail sales unexpectedly post largest drop in more than a year

After splurging on the World Cup and Amazon Prime Day sales, Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest amount in more than a year.

Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.

1 dead in crash near Moab; U.S. 191 closed

A person died in Moab on Friday after a multi-car crash. U.S. 191 is closed in both directions while officials investigate the cause of the crash.

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders' parents.

This anti-war politician just fled Russia. He believes Putin knows the war is costing him support

Boris Nadezhdin hastily exited Russia after a sudden summons from Russia's powerful Investigative Committee on what he assumed would be criminal charges.

Utah ski resorts consider big impacts as Sunshine Protection Act progresses

One Utah ski resort thinks permanent daylight saving time may delay winter operations and force major scheduling changes.

Ford makes big moves to be No. 1 brand in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Ford has been hard at work behind the scenes to improve its quality, and it's paying off big time.

Jail time ordered for man possessing illegal materials found at landfill

A Cedar City man was ordered to spend 300 days in jail and one year on probation after he admitted to owning and purchasing a child sex doll which became illegal in Utah in 2023.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to allow it to continue construction of ​his $400 million White House ballroom after an appeals court ruled the project lacked the necessary approval from Congress.

Hegseth responds to alarming reports about conditions on U.S. Navy ship in Middle East

Food rationing. Broken plumbing. Moldy showers. And even sailors attempting to jump overboard. Those are some of the stark challenges being reported in recent weeks aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case over insurance CEO killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday in his federal criminal case ​stemming from the killing of a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk.

One year later: Main Street businesses rebuilding after devastating downtown Salt Lake City fire

One year after a devastating fire destroyed five businesses on downtown Salt Lake City's Main Street, signs of recovery are emerging across the block