South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.

WHO says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over, as cases rise in Congo

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of ​Ebola in Uganda is over but it is not under control in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, a ‌World Health Organization official told a briefing on Wednesday.

'The most painful outcome': Black bear cub found in Sanpete County euthanized

A black bear cub found earlier this week in a Mt. Pleasant home's window well has been euthanized, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Wednesday.

How Vincent Trocheck is helping Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll find his way

While Vincent Trocheck has yet to play a game for his new club after being acquired by the Utah Mammoth via trade this summer, that hasn't stopped the veteran forward from finding ways to insert himself into the community.

Get Gephardt helps Marysvale couple facing collections for paid hospital bills.

Imagine being hounded by debt collectors for thousands of dollars in hospital bills that have already been paid.

Why is a 200-yard stretch of road in Vineyard causing such a ruckus?

The future of an unfinished segment of 400 South that touches property owned by Councilman Jacob Holdaway and his father has been the topic of heated debate.

St. George brothers set to compete for 'American Ninja Warrior' title

When the Season 18 finale of "American Ninja Warrior" airs Monday, two brothers from southern Utah will be among those competing for the championship.

Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Congressional Democrats accused the owner of White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah of insider trading. But the company denies any improper conduct.

Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules

The Big 12 Conference on Wednesday followed the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences in banning players who were on NFL rosters from returning to college.

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.

The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.

The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

A new study from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services took an in-depth look at the causes of teen suicide.

Pioneer Theatre Company moves season opener after sprinkler flooding

Pioneer Theatre Company is moving its season-opening production to the Westminster Performing Arts Center after an accidentally activated sprinkler system flooded three levels of its University of Utah theater.

New e-bike proposal aims to ban some bike models from dirt trails in Salt Lake County

A new ordinance proposal by the Salt Lake County Council aims to make certain types of e-bikes ineligible to be ridden on dirt roads in the county.

Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say

A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times.

US judge awards Blake Lively $407,000 for legal bills in Justin Baldoni dispute

A federal judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively $407,000 to cover her ​legal fees and costs after successfully defending against fellow actor Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit stemming from their movie "It Ends With Us."

Have You Seen This? 5-year-old joins Lindsey Sterling on stage and surprises the crowd

Young musician Angelica Nero held up a sign at a concert asking Lindsey Sterling if she could play violin with her, leading to one of the cutest performances ever.

Heart recipients join Utah doctors, caregivers to mark 40 years of transplants

Heart recipients joined doctors and others at the Utah State Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate 40 years of success in saving lives through a collaborative heart transplant program.

Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial

Attorneys are preparing for a renewed trial for Douglas Carter and are arguing about DNA evidence, a written testimony, and whether he should be allowed to post bail.

The after-school snack hack every busy family needs

Parents know this after-school dilemma all too well, and it can be a stressful time of day — unless you have a plan in place.

Rash of St. George bank fraud cases may be tied to 'organized syndicate,' police say

One woman was arrested and police are seeking another man in connection with a string of bank fraud cases in southern Utah since January.

'Slow, agonizing suffocation': USU used unapproved method to euthanize 82 naked mole rats

A newly released federal report says a Utah State University research lab was responsible for euthanizing 82 naked mole rats using an unapproved method.

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.

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more

The United States said Wednesday that ​it had disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at the U.S. Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, ‌the U.S. Senate, and other sensitive government agencies.

Poll: Utahns oppose Iran war. Experts say Trump could pay the price

The president is facing pressure from the American people to wind down the war, but he's stuck in a difficult spot with unrelenting Iranians and the Strait of Hormuz issue.

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

The Health of Human Services is "actively reviewing" a request to reclassify a set of specialized cells located within the pancreas to be used for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes.

Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year

The Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year, with the option to delay to the 2028-2029 school year.

Parolee arrested, accused of attempted murder in North Salt Lake shooting

A man on parole who police say has "a long history of violent criminal arrests" was again arrested Wednesday and accused of attempted murder in a North Salt Lake shooting last week.

Zelenskyy gives award to Elon Musk for Starlink's role in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, one of its highest state honors, for his "outstanding personal merits" in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.

Revolution Medicines gets FDA nod for targeted pancreatic cancer drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Revolution Medicines' targeted drug for adults with ​metastatic pancreatic cancer who have received prior treatment or ‌cannot receive combination chemotherapy.

Why is the Navy directing sailors, Marines — and their families — to swab social media accounts?

Operation Epic Fury — the military code name given to the ongoing war with Iran — has prompted a new U.S. Navy moniker: Epic Vigilance.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK, 6 years after leaving royal life behind

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the United Kingdom on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported, six years after they left the country to step back from royal life.

County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital

Salt Lake County leaders hope Intermountain's new LDS Hospital will include more behavioral health resources, and they asked Salt Lake City leaders to encourage it.

A costly invasive species appears to have made it to Utah's Colorado River segment

DNA fragments from zebra mussels have been detected in Utah's section of the Colorado River for the first time, raising new concerns for the river because of the challenges that the species is associated with.

Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad "sweet transvestite" in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age ​of 80, Variety and other outlets reported.

Ogden police speak out after ICE arrest

Ogden police are speaking out in response to the detention of a man on an Ogden street by a federal immigration agent as an Ogden officer watched.

How Dolly Parton changed the lives of the musicians who never became household names

Dolly Parton's 58-year membership in the Nashville musicians union helped shape a legacy of loyalty and care for the musicians who worked alongside her.

Hundreds missing after devastating flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 95 bodies recovered

A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed ​at least 95 people and left hundreds of tourists missing.

2 dead from measles in Pennsylvania as cases surge across US

Two people in Pennsylvania have died as a result of measles, marking the first deaths from the highly contagious virus in the U.S. in 2026.

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an abortion.

With Utah students back in school, Intermountain Health reminds families about pedestrian safety

As thousands of Utah students return to school, Intermountain Children's Health is encouraging families to review pedestrian safety habits before children begin walking to and from school.

Young Americans have higher credit scores today than before COVID

While millions of Americans are hurting from high prices and low hiring, new research suggests the finances of younger generations are displaying surprising resilience.

Massive backyard structure sparks outrage among Lehi and American Fork neighbors

A large backyard construction project rising behind homes right on the border of a Lehi and American Fork neighborhood is drawing sharp criticism from residents.

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.

Utah businesses adapt to AI as lawmakers work on new rules

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how businesses market, sell and connect with customers, and Utah lawmakers are working to keep up with the technology.

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.

'A reason to start': Utah Valley University launches scholarship for concurrent enrollment students

In a move aimed at expanding access to higher education, Utah Valley University on Tuesday launched a scholarship to reward high school students who took college courses through UVU's concurrent enrollment program.

Filming draws crowd, but it's not the first time Ogden's been the backdrop for a movie or TV show

Filming in Ogden for an episode of CBS' "Marshals" drew a crowd, but it's not the first time the city's been the backdrop for a movie or TV show.