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Former Weber State guard Dillon Jones savors highlight moment in win over Jazz

07/09/2024 11:23pm
Brice Sensabaugh smiled and started clapping. Former Weber State guard Dillon Jones had the last laugh.

Show Up for Teachers: Why connecting with others matters

07/09/2024 10:31pm
Human connection expert tells attendees that novice teachers paired with a more experienced educator are more likely to remain in teaching.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shoots man during carjacking attempt, authorities say

07/09/2024 9:42pm
A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours on July 5. The man was arrested.

Fire roundup: Wildfires in southern Utah continue to blaze

07/09/2024 9:31pm
As Utah faces a scorching heat wave this week, dozens of crews are continuing to battle blazes across the state.

Celeste Maloy maintains 214-vote lead over Colby Jenkins in congressional primary

07/09/2024 9:14pm
Rep. Celeste Maloy declared victory after holding a narrow lead over challenger Colby Jenkins as counties finished tallying votes. But Jenkins isn't conceding and the race is close enough for a recount.

The Colorado River: Strategies from lower and upper basin states to reduce water consumption

07/09/2024 8:33pm
The issue of water — who gets it, how much they get and what happens when Mother Nature doesn't provide enough — is an ongoing conflict between states in the west.

Police investigating death of 12-year-old in Weber County

07/09/2024 8:31pm
The Weber County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 12-year-old child in West Haven Tuesday.

Longtime staffer named new superintendent of Granite School District

07/09/2024 8:05pm
Ben Horsley was named as the new superintendent of Granite School District in an emotional meeting Tuesday evening.

A Southwest jet that did a 'Dutch roll' was parked outside during severe storm

07/09/2024 7:34pm
A Southwest Airlines jet that was damaged after experiencing an unusual "Dutch roll" during a flight in May is back in service. The plane was grounded for more than a month.

How Salt Lake City's new e-bike incentive program works

07/09/2024 7:04pm
Salt Lake City has launched a new program where residents can get rebates on e-bike purchases.

Salt Lake City approves Smith plan for Delta Center and entertainment district

07/09/2024 6:36pm
The Salt Lake City Council voted to accept a partnership agreement with Smith Entertainment Group on a downtown revitalization plan, sending it to the state for review.

Tick linked to serious meat, dairy allergies spreading in US

07/09/2024 6:33pm
Public health officials say the threat from an aggressive tick is growing as it spreads in the U.S., carrying the potential for serious disease, as well as meat and dairy allergies.

At first Big 12 media day, Utah embraces its perceived spot at the top of the conference

07/09/2024 6:15pm
Cam Rising sat in front of a television screen in a VIP club portion of Allegiant Stadium Tuesday afternoon.

Springville man avoids prison in 'highly unusual case' after attempted murder of son

07/09/2024 6:02pm
Nathan Roberts was sentenced to four years of probation Tuesday after pleading guilty to trying to shoot his son, during what investigators called a "mental health episode."

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant

07/09/2024 5:31pm
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who served eight and a half years for helping to kill her abusive mother, announced Tuesday that she is set to become a mother herself.

Woman severely injured in Box Elder County farming accident

07/09/2024 5:02pm
A 54-year-old woman was hospitalized with severe injuries after getting caught in some agricultural equipment Monday night in Box Elder County.

As Big 12 moves west, Vegas isn't far from mind of conference leadership

07/09/2024 4:50pm
As the conference kicked off the 2024 football preseason Tuesday at Allegiant Stadium, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark wasn't ruling out further trips to the west coast.

Democrats in Congress debate Biden's viability as he vows to fight on

07/09/2024 4:33pm
Democratic U.S. lawmakers huddled for nearly two hours on Tuesday, only to emerge without a consensus on whether to fall in line behind President Joe Biden's resolve to pursue his reelection bid.

Ruby Franke's ex-husband asks lawmakers to reform Utah's child welfare laws

07/09/2024 4:02pm
Kevin Franke addressed state lawmakers on Tuesday and urged them to close what he said are loopholes in child welfare law that led to two of his children being abused.

Support for legal abortion rising since Supreme Court overturned Roe, poll finds

07/09/2024 2:45pm
A new poll finds that a solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban and that a rising number appear to support access to abortions for any reason. The findings from a survey highlight a politically perilous situation for candidates who oppose abortion rights.

Target will stop accepting personal checks July 15

07/09/2024 2:20pm
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter cited "extremely low volumes" of customers who still write checks.  

Police arrest Richfield man after his gun discharges at Walmart checkout

07/09/2024 1:40pm
A Richfield man was arrested Monday after police say he accidentally discharged a gun at a Walmart self checkout, then dropped his groceries and ran out of the store.

US economy no longer overheated, Fed's Powell tells Congress

07/09/2024 12:09pm
The U.S. is "no longer an overheated economy" with a job market that has "cooled considerably" from its pandemic-era extremes and in many ways is back where it was before the health crisis, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in remarks to Congress.

Excessive heat warnings issued throughout Utah as 'heat dome' arrives

07/09/2024 12:04pm
A "heat dome" that has generated record-breaking temperatures throughout the West is now making its way to Utah. Salt Lake City is expected to hit 106 degrees on Thursday.

The man behind Utah's bid for the 2034 Winter Olympics

07/09/2024 11:37am - PARTNER
'Mr. Inside' Fraser Bullock has been working since 2002 to bring another Olympics to Utah.

Backyard Offices are changing the way people work, create, and play

07/09/2024 11:30am - SPONSORED
Building an extra space to separate your home and professional life is what one company specializes in.

Clamor growing for cognitive testing of presidential candidates

07/09/2024 11:08am
Before the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden amped up the discussion about mental fitness, voters were already asking how old is too old to be president of the United States and whether there should be age limits or at least testing for candidates.

Patrick Kinahan: Soft conference schedule should help Utah dominate Big 12

07/09/2024 10:29am
With an impressive track record and a healthy Cam Rising returning at quarterback, positioning Utah as the Big 12 preseason favorite is an obvious choice.

Elam Ending may be the best thing about SLC Summer League

07/09/2024 10:11am
There's a word that is often dreaded in Summer League: overtime. Usually, you don't need to see five more minutes of what is often substandard basketball.

Utah family argues discrimination at local waterpark

07/09/2024 10:02am
A Utah family says Splash Summit Waterpark discriminated against their daughter, who is diabetic and suffers from celiac disease.

Jury selection starts slowly at Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial

07/09/2024 9:36am
Alec Baldwin's trial in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer is about to begin. Jury selection starts Tuesday in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the actor's trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter that could get him 18 months in prison.

Summit County deputy injured while stopping wrong-way driver suffering 'diabetic episode'

07/09/2024 9:08am
A Summit County sheriff's deputy was injured Tuesday while stopping a wrong-way driver on U.S. 40 by hitting the vehicle head-on.

World-class water sports, fun and fireworks at Summer Fest hosted by Marine Products

07/09/2024 8:58am - PARTNER
Come watch the top wakeboarders and wakesurfers in the world compete while chilling at an epic party on the beach with your family and friends at Jordanelle Reservoir July 11-12 during Marine Products' Salt Coast Summer Fest.

Congress to vote on whether voters should show proof of citizenship

07/09/2024 8:56am
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on a law that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

To Arthur Brooks, the Biden question is about all of us

07/09/2024 8:22am
While the world speculates about whether Joe Biden should stay in the race for a second presidential term, Arthur Brooks thinks the discussion's ripples should hit really close to home for most of us.

6 cool things happening along the Wasatch Front this summer

07/09/2024 8:00am - SPONSORED
Be sure you don't miss the area's most anticipated events this summer.

Family believes pilot had medical emergency before deadly crash in Utah County

07/09/2024 7:58am
The man killed in a plane crash in Utah County over the weekend has been identified as Larry Irwin Kellogg, 49, of Springville.

Ice cream for breakfast: The hot trend that's making breakfast sweeter

07/09/2024 7:41am
This is likely the best news you'll hear this summer: Yes, you can eat ice cream for breakfast. A rumored scientific study, some social media attention and a nifty new kitchen appliance is delighting kids and adults alike.

Calls alleging blocked roads, harassment in Virgin lead to arrest of 2 convicted felons

07/09/2024 7:18am
Two convicted felons were arrested Friday night following a month-long investigation into reports of harassment, road blockages and civilian traffic stops for speeding.

Beryl leaves hot misery in its wake as it churns into US interior

07/09/2024 6:57am
Many of the millions left without power when Hurricane Beryl crashed into the Houston area now face days without power and air conditioning as dangerous heat threatens the region.

United Airlines flight loses wheel after takeoff from Los Angeles

07/09/2024 6:44am
Authorities say a United Airlines Boeing jet lost a main landing gear wheel while taking off from Los Angeles. The jet later landed safely in Denver.

Safety of Ogden Canyon Road focus of scrutiny in wake of deadly accident

07/09/2024 6:16am
The safety of travel on Ogden Canyon Road in Weber County is focus of scrutiny after an accident on the narrow, twisting road killed 2 on Saturday.