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Utah parents urged to talk to kids about fentanyl as school year begins

08/18/2026 10:28pm

As students head back to school across Utah this week, law enforcement and educators are encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of illegal drugs

These riders say Salt Lake City's 999 Ride is 'souring,' but what can be done about it?

08/18/2026 9:08pm

Salt Lake City's informal 999 Ride has drastically grown over the past 15 years, leading to many mixed feelings and a new effort to calm tensions over it.

Utah-filmed, two-time Emmy winner 'Navajo Highways' teaches kids the Navajo language

08/18/2026 7:39pm

"Navajo Highways," a children's puppet show filmed in Utah, is helping kids connect with Navajo language and culture.

Salt Lake City approves $1M loan to help Whiskey Street rebuild after 2025 fire

08/18/2026 7:31pm

A popular Salt Lake City bar and restaurant destroyed by a massive fire on Main Street last year is getting an assist from the city as it plans to rebuild taller than before.

Firefighters respond to West Valley City house fire

08/18/2026 7:15pm

Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Valley City on Tuesday evening.

'We ride for those who can't': How a Utah BMX track promotes inclusivity for all riders

08/18/2026 7:02pm

The Day/Vaughn family out of southern Utah has been changing the BMX world one turn at a time.

Top Pack and Pad Picks for Beginner Backpackers | Scheels Outdoor Tip

08/18/2026 7:00pm - SPONSORED

In this Scheels Outdoor Tip, we go over how to size a backpacking pack for the perfect and most comfortable fit.

Logan man swims length of Bear Lake, prepares to cross English Channel

08/18/2026 6:55pm

In just over 11 hours, Brayden Jarrett swam the length of Bear Lake Saturday, spanning nearly 20 miles. That milestone helps him prepare for his next goal: to cross the English Channel next June.

Democratic Rep. Moskowitz fends off challenge in Florida from democratic socialist

08/18/2026 6:32pm

U.S. Democratic Representative Jared Moskowitz was projected to win the Democratic primary in Florida's 25th congressional district, fending off challenger Oliver Larkin, who was backed by the left-wing Democratic Socialists of America.

Utah native Zavier Gozo completes club-record transfer from Real Salt Lake to Crystal Palace

08/18/2026 6:04pm

One Real Salt Lake rising star is officially on the move, and bound for the Premier League.

'Stunned': Utah's Tongan community looks to move forward after funeral shooting

08/18/2026 6:03pm

Leaders at the National Tongan American Society are reacting following a shooting this week outside a funeral in Kearns.

Why the Pentagon will be paying some US troops to have their sperm or eggs frozen

08/18/2026 5:01pm

The Pentagon is launching a demonstration project to provide money for select troops who want to preserve their eggs or sperm prior to their deployments to danger zones.

Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School

08/18/2026 4:47pm

As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.

Utah native Zavier Gozo completes club-record transfer from Real Salt Lake to Crystal Palace

08/18/2026 3:57pm

Real Salt Lake announced Tuesday the completion of a transfer sending Utah native Zavier Gozo to Crystal Palace FC in South London for a club-record transfer fee.

'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

08/18/2026 3:54pm

The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.

Have You Seen This? Massive spider invades bathroom

08/18/2026 3:26pm

I'm seriously impressed by how calm this woman remained despite the presence of a monstrous spider.

Utah's 10 largest fires this year have already cost nearly $217M to battle

08/18/2026 3:03pm

Utah is in the midst of its worst fire season in nearly two decades, and it and the federal government are quickly running up a large tab to handle all of it.

Frank Beard of ZZ Top dies at 77; Utah show canceled

08/18/2026 2:55pm

Frank Beard, the drummer for ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.

Utah theater performing 'Once' musical mourns death of artist behind the music

08/18/2026 2:51pm - PARTNER

On the morning of July 29, just hours after Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash on the outskirts of Dublin, a group of people roughly 4,500 miles away in Utah began to text each other.

Tremonton reflects on deadly shooting that claimed 2 officers' lives, a year later

08/18/2026 2:43pm

The Tremonton community marked one year since a deadly shooting took the lives of Sgt. Lee Sorenson and officer Eric Estrada by reflecting on grief, gratitude, and coming together.

Minnesota sues Texas, seeking extradition of US immigration agent on assault charges

08/18/2026 2:33pm

Minnesota sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday to try to compel him to extradite a federal immigration agent facing assault charges for shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg in Minneapolis during last winter's deportation surge.

Justice Department pushes to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia

08/18/2026 2:26pm

The Justice Department is pushing to revive criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, telling a federal appeals court late Monday that the judge erred in his ruling.

How a BYU study led Utah lawmakers to pass a student data privacy law

08/18/2026 2:01pm

Research from Brigham Young University found that education technology vendors don't always meet their student privacy obligations, a realization that has prompted legislation to address some of these privacy issues.

Flight attendants and pilots have highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers, study says

08/18/2026 1:43pm

Flight attendants and pilots are at the highest risk of dying from radiation-related cancers — even more than people who work with radioactive materials, according to a new study.

Meet the former college baseball player adding depth to BYU's receiving corps

08/18/2026 12:38pm

After playing baseball at TCU and Nicholls State in Louisiana, former American Fork High receiver Fisher Ingersoll had plenty of reasons to come home to BYU to play football.

Pentagon orders audit of 30 universities' partnerships with foreign institutions

08/18/2026 12:35pm

The Department of Defense has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with mostly Chinese universities and military training institutions.

Young girl dies after climbing into hot car

08/18/2026 12:29pm

A 4-year-old American Fork girl died recently after becoming stuck inside her parents' vehicle and not knowing how to get out.

Man with multiple fraud convictions sentenced for using grandparents' identity to obtain truck

08/18/2026 12:19pm

A Lehi man now has convictions of fraud and similar charges in five Utah counties as he resolved his final case in St. George courts.

HHS 'actively reviewing' Mike Lee's push for a new Type 1 diabetes treatment

08/18/2026 12:13pm

The Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing a request from Sen. Mike Lee to reclassify a set of cells within the pancreas to be used to treat Type 1 diabetes.

A few tips on how moms and dads can help kids manage back-to-school jitters

08/18/2026 12:03pm

Hundreds of thousands of Utah kids will be heading back to school this week, so expect an "outbreak" of first-day-of-school butterflies.

Quality healthcare doesn't have to cost more

08/18/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

For many routine medical services, choosing an independent outpatient clinic instead of a hospital can significantly reduce costs while still providing excellent care from experienced healthcare professionals.

Idaho Falls woman opens recovery center born from her own struggle

08/18/2026 11:04am

A dream that started more than 10 years ago for Stephanie Taylor-Thompson finally came to fruition over the weekend.

Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift

08/18/2026 10:33am

Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday, with Taylor Swift following close behind.

'A big, big plan': South Ogden leaders envision bustling new city center in 61-acre expanse

08/18/2026 10:01am

South Ogden leaders envision a bustling new city center within a 61-acre expanse along Washington Boulevard in a plan to be considered by the City Council.

Exploring America's national parks — through food

08/18/2026 9:02am

America's national parks have inspired millions of visitors every year. Now they're the focus of a new cookbook from National Geographic.

Scalley highlights 'healthy back-and-forth' between offense, defense that could help Utah football

08/18/2026 8:56am

Defensive coordinator Colton Swan isn't holding anything back against the Utah offense with just over two weeks to go until the Utes kick off the 2026 season against FCS Idaho.

American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push

08/18/2026 8:47am

American Airlines said on Tuesday it would add more premium seats and restore seatback entertainment on its narrowbody jets, stepping up its bet on higher-spending travelers.

Pocatello icon Idaho Purce celebrates 100th birthday at park bearing her family's name

08/18/2026 8:42am

Family, friends, former neighbors and community members gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate a major milestone birthday for a very special Pocatello woman.

Teen shot outside Kearns funeral believed to have shot 2 others first

08/18/2026 8:26am

Unified police have arrested a man in connection with a confrontation at a funeral in Kearns that resulted in one person being killed and two others injured.

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

08/18/2026 8:08am

Disney and ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses, arguing the Trump administration is punishing the network over broadcast content.

Philippine student livestreamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says

08/18/2026 8:07am

A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another student in a classroom in the southern Philippines on Tuesday before taking his own life, an official said.

Classroom to court this Utah Online Student chases professional pickleball dreams

08/18/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

Being enrolled in Utah Online School has given one Utah student more time to train and travel throughout Utah for high-level pickleball competitions.

Trump says US and Canada strike deal, temporarily pauses tariffs

08/18/2026 7:16am

President Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday night he was putting a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs set to go into effect on Canadian goods on Wednesday, saying the two countries had reached an agreement.

Meta faces 29-state trial that could reshape Instagram and Facebook

08/18/2026 7:06am

A coalition of states suing Meta Platforms over claims Facebook and Instagram were designed to harm young users' mental health will begin making its case on Tuesday in California.

'State-sponsored propaganda': Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads

08/18/2026 6:16am

A trio of environmental advocacy groups on Monday filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission accusing the Utah Office of Energy Development of producing deceptive and misleading advertisements promoting nuclear energy.

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