A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in Oregon
Read full article: A helicopter battling a Utah wildfire crashes as a blaze kills dozer operator in OregonAuthorities say a heavy-lift helicopter battling a Utah wildfire has crashed and an uncontained blaze in Oregon killed a bulldozer operator.
Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market Kalshi
Read full article: Federal judge lets Utah enforce its anti-gambling laws on the prediction market KalshiUtah can enforce its strict anti-gambling laws on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket under a federal court ruling.
5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Read full article: 5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energyFive states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs.
5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities say
Read full article: 5 family members found dead after flash flood in a scenic Utah canyon, authorities sayFive members of a Utah family have died after a flash flood swept through canyons in southern Utah where they were on a day outing.
License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
Read full article: License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenUtah revoked another campus license on Friday for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager.
Clinton Township native firefighter killed while battling Colorado wildfire returns home
Read full article: Clinton Township native firefighter killed while battling Colorado wildfire returns homeA 38-year-old Clinton Township woman who was among three firefighters killed while responding to a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah border was returned home early Thursday morning.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in videoA video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University.
Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in
Read full article: Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself inProsecutors in Utah played a video clip that provided a rare glimpse of Tyler Robinson after the defendant in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk first turned himself in.
The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Read full article: The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trialA five-day preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun in Utah.
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
Read full article: Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill programAn AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.
3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames
Read full article: 3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flamesFederal officials say the three firefighters killed over the weekend in a Colorado wildfire were part of a specialized crew that goes into remote areas to quickly put out new fires.
Clinton Township woman among 3 firefighters killed while battling Colorado wildfire, officials confirm
Read full article: Clinton Township woman among 3 firefighters killed while battling Colorado wildfire, officials confirmMore than 28,000 acres have burned along the Colorado-Utah border, officials estimate.
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
Read full article: Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highwayA polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children.
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about the defendant
Read full article: Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about the defendantThe Utah judge in the murder case over conservative activist's Charlie Kirk’s killing has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made about defendant Tyler Robinson.
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
Read full article: Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primaryUtah voters will nominate candidates for Congress Tuesday using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City and scrambled the reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation.
Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing
Read full article: Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearingThe Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk’s killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Read full article: Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US WestExtreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.
Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Read full article: Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatmentParis Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager.
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
Read full article: Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penaltyDefense lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.
A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules
Read full article: A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rulesA Utah judge has declined a request from the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Expectations already sky-high for the NBA's draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away
Read full article: Expectations already sky-high for the NBA's draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks awayAJ Dybantsa is calling it already: The NBA draft class of 2026, in his mind, is one of the best in the history of the league.
Mitch Marner scores twice to help Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 win
Read full article: Mitch Marner scores twice to help Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 winMitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart made 21 saves and Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead
Read full article: Howden's short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series leadBrett Howden scored a short-handed goal at 5:28 of the second overtime to give Vegas a 5-4 victory over the Utah Mammoth and put the Golden Knights one victory from winning the first-round series.
Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-all
Read full article: Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-allShea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 after squandering a three-goal lead, tying their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from Cuba
Read full article: What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from CubaA couple from Utah face parental kidnapping charges after being accused of taking a 10-year-old child to Cuba amid a complicated custody fight involving the child’s gender identity.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity
Read full article: Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identityThe Trump administration has taken the unusual step of sending a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old at the center of a complicated and contentious custody fight involving the child’s gender identity.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
Read full article: Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhereDesert canyons in eastern Utah will be churning this spring with huge volumes of water in a desperate attempt to keep a reservoir on the Colorado River generating electricity.
Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
Read full article: Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting caseDefense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say conjecture about the case is making it impossible to have a fair trial.
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
Read full article: Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report saysA new report says security spending for congressional and presidential campaigns has jumped fivefold over the past decade as an increasingly hostile political environment has led to escalating threats against public officials.
Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
Read full article: Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sitesThe Trump administration says it will be moving U.S. Forest Service headquarters from the nation's capital to Utah as part of a broad overhaul.
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearing
Read full article: Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to delay preliminary hearingLawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk have asked to delay a preliminary hearing scheduled in May.
Cool as ice and maybe as slick: The Big 12's new glass floor gets mixed reviews at league tourney
Read full article: Cool as ice and maybe as slick: The Big 12's new glass floor gets mixed reviews at league tourneyThe Big 12 Tournament is using a high-tech glass basketball floor that's drawing rave reviews for its looks but mixed feedback for the way it plays.
Man charged in Utah killings wanted victims' cars and money to get home, prosecutors allege
Read full article: Man charged in Utah killings wanted victims' cars and money to get home, prosecutors allegeAn Iowa man is facing three counts of aggravated murder in Utah, where authorities say he killed three women.
Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps Democrats
Read full article: Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature's latest try to block House map that helps DemocratsA federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear power
Read full article: US military airlifts small reactor as Trump pushes to quickly deploy nuclear powerThe Pentagon and the Energy Department have airlifted a small nuclear reactor from California to Utah, demonstrating what they say is potential for the U.S. to quickly deploy nuclear power for military and civilian use.
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
Read full article: Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfiresExcept for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain.
Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chances
Read full article: Utah Congress members sue to try to block new House districts that boost Democrats' chancesTwo Utah Republican Congress members are asking a federal court to block new U.S. House districts that could help Democrats win a Salt Lake City seat.
Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 win
Read full article: Top-ranked Arizona withstands late rally by No. 13 BYU to remain unbeaten with 86-83 winBrayden Burries scored 29 points and made the game-saving block in the final seconds as top-ranked Arizona remained unbeaten by holding off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU for an 86-83 victory.
A man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting US Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: A man is under arrest for allegedly assaulting US Rep. Maxwell Frost at the Sundance Film FestivalA man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at a party during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
Longtime festivalgoers say the final Sundance in Utah may also be their last
Read full article: Longtime festivalgoers say the final Sundance in Utah may also be their lastA common question that has emerged from this year's Sundance Film Festival is: “Will you still go to the festival when it moves to Boulder?”.
AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78
Read full article: AJ Dybantsa scores 43 points to set a BYU freshman record as No. 13 Cougars beat Utah 91-78AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points to break BYU’s freshman scoring record, leading the No. 13 Cougars to a 91-78 victory over Utah on Saturday.
Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance gala
Read full article: Robert Redford remembered for his mentorship of new filmmakers at Sundance galaFilmmakers whose careers were shaped by Robert Redford and the Sundance Institute he founded are honoring his legacy at the first Sundance Film Festival since his death.
Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film Festival
Read full article: Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde and Charli xcx premiere movies at Sundance Film FestivalThe Sundance Film Festival is buzzing with excitement as Channing Tatum, Olivia Wilde, and Charli xcx movies premiere back-to-back at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah.
Sundance kicks off its last year in Utah with powerful premieres and tributes to Robert Redford
Read full article: Sundance kicks off its last year in Utah with powerful premieres and tributes to Robert RedfordThe Sundance Film Festival has kicked off in Utah, marking the first year without founder Robert Redford.
200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecks
Read full article: 200 FBS quarterbacks went into portal, and the best ones came out with promises of big paychecksAbout 200 Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks had entered the transfer portal by last week’s deadline.
The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that matters
Read full article: The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here's why that mattersInternational health officials plan to meet in a few months to reevaluate the United States’ measles-free status.
Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham shares vision for program on podcast with best friend Urban Meyer
Read full article: Michigan football HC Kyle Whittingham shares vision for program on podcast with best friend Urban MeyerKyle Whittingham, head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, recently spoke with Urban Meyer, former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach, about his decision to take the Michigan job after stepping down from Utah.
Head coach Kyle Whittingham names Michigan football’s offensive coaches for first season with school
Read full article: Head coach Kyle Whittingham names Michigan football’s offensive coaches for first season with schoolMichigan Wolverines head football coach Kyle Whittingham announced the hiring of his initial offensive coaching staff for his first season with the university.
Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500k
Read full article: Tennessee university reinstates professor fired for Charlie Kirk post and settles for $500kAustin Peay State University has reinstated a professor who was fired for his social media post after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
‘You’ll become us, we will not become you,’: Kyle Whittingham outlines vision for Michigan football
Read full article: ‘You’ll become us, we will not become you,’: Kyle Whittingham outlines vision for Michigan footballMichigan Wolverines head coach Kyle Whittingham outlined his vision for the football program during his official introduction on Sunday.
Morning 4: Michigan football hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone Moore
Read full article: Morning 4: Michigan football hires longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham to replace Sherrone MooreMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Kyle Whittingham hired as Michigan football coach, replacing the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore
Read full article: Kyle Whittingham hired as Michigan football coach, replacing the fired and disgraced Sherrone MooreMichigan has hired Kyle Whittingham as its football coach, giving the former Utah coach a five-year contract to replace the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore.
Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern Washington
Read full article: Dybantsa gets first BYU triple-double since 2016 to lead No. 10 Cougars past Eastern WashingtonAJ Dybantsa had 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead No. 10 BYU to a 109-81 victory over Eastern Washington.
Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effort
Read full article: Church repatriates sacred rock covered with petroglyphs after 14-year effortA rock covered with petroglyphs created centuries ago by the ancestors of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation is back home in the mountains of Utah.
Utah's Kyle Whittingham, most successful coach in the football program's history, is stepping down
Read full article: Utah's Kyle Whittingham, most successful coach in the football program's history, is stepping downKyle Whittingham, who with 177 victories is the most successful coach in the history of the Utah football program, will be stepping down after the Utes’ appearance in the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31.
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access
Read full article: The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media accessThe Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Safety volunteer charged in the fatal shooting of a Utah 'No Kings' protester
Read full article: Safety volunteer charged in the fatal shooting of a Utah 'No Kings' protesterProsecutors say a safety volunteer accused of fatally shooting a man participating in a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City in June has been charged with manslaughter.
Cooley scores 4 straight goals in 5-point night in Mammoth's 5-1 win over Golden Knights
Read full article: Cooley scores 4 straight goals in 5-point night in Mammoth's 5-1 win over Golden KnightsLogan Cooley scored four straight four goals and had an assist and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Monday night to avenge a home loss four days earlier.
UConn's narrow victory keeps Huskies No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas next
Read full article: UConn's narrow victory keeps Huskies No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, South Carolina, UCLA and Texas nextUConn has maintained its top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.
Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah
Read full article: Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in UtahAn owl found partially encased in concrete after it got inside a cement mixer in southwestern Utah is expected to fly free again after it was painstakingly cleaned by animal sanctuary workers who described the bird as a “fighter.”.
George makes late 3 in 2OT, Markkanen scores 47 as Jazz beat Bulls 150-147
Read full article: George makes late 3 in 2OT, Markkanen scores 47 as Jazz beat Bulls 150-147Keyonte George made 3-pointer with 2 seconds remaining in the second overtime, Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 150-147 in the NBA’s highest-scoring game of the season.
BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. suspended indefinitely for rules violation following arrest
Read full article: BYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. suspended indefinitely for rules violation following arrestBYU guard Kennard Davis Jr. has been suspended for violating team rules after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.