Hogle Zoo welcomes new adult tiger 'Max'

Less than a year after the Hogle Zoo had to say goodbye to its male tiger, the zoo has a new alpha predator in town: Max, a 14-year-old Amur tiger who came from the Saint Louis Zoo.

West Valley stabbing prompts police search

Police are searching for someone they say stabbed another person in West Valley Tuesday night.

Jazz mailbag: Ideally, who is team's best player in 3 years?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag! This week, we look at which Jazz players are being overlooked on the 2026-27 roster.

Phone line dead for weeks, but the bills kept coming

A West Valley City woman went more than a month without her home phone after a construction contractor cut a line. CenturyLink acknowledged the outage and issued a partial credit.

Utah's high court rules man accused of killing cellmate would not qualify for reduced conviction

James Afuakimoana Tamoua claims he was under a schizophrenic delusion when he killed his cellmate, but the Utah Supreme Court ruled that although that is a defense, it is not a justification defense, and he cannot seek a reduced conviction.

Man dies after being hit by car while riding a bicycle

A man was pronounced dead after being hit by a car while riding a bike in Salt Lake City Tuesday night.

Utah lawmakers join criticism of WNBA's stance on transgender athletes

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Burgess Owens have recently joined the fray of voices criticizing the WNBA.

Tremonton Garland PD opts not to use license plate readers after testing technology

The Tremonton Garland Police Department has decided not to use license plate recognition devices, focus of growing controversy, after testing one of the readers.

Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of literacy, kindness in Utah

Dolly Parton's legacy will continue to touch the lives of Utahns, thanks to her kindness, and her love for literacy. A partnership with Operation Literacy will continue to grow Parton's Imagination Library across the state.

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in Salt Lake County

Utah's most populous county recently hit a record-high $645,000 median sales price during the second quarter of 2026.

'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

Friends and family will gather at the Momentum Climbing Gym tonight to remember 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall who fell while climbing Devil's Castle Trail last Wednesday.

2 people dead following I-215 crash

Two people died Tuesday afternoon following a crash on I-215 in Salt Lake City.

'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism

A Flock camera was destroyed in front of Mary Ellen Crase's home in Kanaraville Sunday night. She said this is not the first time she has experienced vandalism because the camera is in front of her home.

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

The U.S. government issued a travel alert for Americans planning to visit Mexicali in northern Mexico and temporarily suspended consular activities in the border city due to a "potential threat," without providing details.

Timpanogos School District eyeing possible school closures, consolidations

Thirteen schools in the Timpanogos School District could potentially face closure or consolidation, with the district's board of education set to consider a proposal to launch boundary studies during its Wednesday meeting.

Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 relatives were killed at dinner

A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, a family spokesperson said.

Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years

Utah Appellate Court vacated some convictions against a homeless man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was on the way home from a bar, but found consecutive sentences on the other charges were appropriate.

Have You Seen This? Father and daughter play music for graceful elephant

You know those videos of cows joyously listening to music? This is like that, but in my opinion, better.

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

Americans' confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran has steadily pushed gasoline prices above $4 per gallon in the U.S.

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.

An adopted man learned his biological father was on death row. Then his conviction overturned

After being adopted while young, a Utah man discovered later in life that his biological father was an inmate on death row. Then, his father's conviction was overturned.

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.

'Dear Missionary:' A book that serves as a personal letter for new missionaries

In the coming months, thousands of young men and women from across the country will scatter across the globe to teach, serve and grow.

Weber County inks accord with feds to get reimbursed for immigration enforcement action

Weber County inked an accord with the feds to get reimbursement for aiding with immigration enforcement action, similar to an agreement Utah County signed last May.

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.

The left and right have found a common enemy: Flock cameras

After reports of police misuse and millions of searches, Flock Safety is promising stronger privacy protections.

The last few witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to testify

After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children.

After career-threatening injury, BYU's Sione Moa grateful for chance to 'just play football'

Moa was a prime candidate to break out at RB2 behind star running back LJ Martin. But an injury that took most of his sophomore season — and nearly more — limited him to four games during the Cougars' 12-2 season in 2025.

10 reasons you must plan a getaway to Flaming Gorge this fall

For Utahns looking for a unique fall getaway that will leave everyone happy, here are 10 reasons why you should visit Flaming Gorge this fall.

Historical sites at risk in proposed changes to National Historic Preservation Act

Utah archaeologists are concerned that some proposed changes to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act could threaten historic sites in an effort to speed up the permitting process.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer

A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions.

Lake America? Trump mulls renaming Lake Ontario, expresses love for French Canadians amid trade war

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and denied that a ​rift over French language requirements contributed to a breakdown in trade talks between the U.S. and Canada.

Target shares drop 5% after Halloween costume backlash

Target shares dropped about 5% in early trading a day after the company apologized for ​and rolled back a Halloween costume that critics said evoked Blackface and minstrel shows.

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Zion National Park has lifted a road closure that was in place after a large rockfall on Monday, which was caught on video.

The calendar might still say summer. But this Starbucks fall favorite is back in stores

Starbucks launched its fall menu Tuesday, bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte as the coffee chain looks to build on improving U.S. sales.

Utah's first public via ferrata course draws thousands of people to Vernal

Utah's first public, and North America's largest via ferrata course is already drawing thousands of people to the Vernal area.

Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release

Claims by Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend and longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell that her sex trafficking conviction was a "complete miscarriage of justice" were rejected Tuesday by a federal judge who said her assertions were based on "speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods."

Roy teen shows signs of recovery after being hit by car while riding e-scooter

A 14-year-old Roy boy is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being critically injured when he was struck by a car while riding his e-scooter last week.

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.

Lockerbie bombing trial postponed by US judge days before start

A federal judge on Monday postponed the trial of the man ​authorities allege built the bomb that blew New York-bound Pan Am flight 103 out of the sky over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people in 1988.

European leaders mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day. Russia's invasion, which began in 2022, pushed on.

Washington Terrace presses 'pause' on Flock cameras

Washington Terrace City has paused its trial of license plate readers, known as Flock cameras, amid controversy.

5 years after Gabby Petito's disappearance, her story continues to drive change

Five years after Gabby Petito's death, her family's advocacy continues to influence domestic violence policy and awareness in Utah and across the country.