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 โNo Kingsโ 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.
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 NBAโs highest-scoring game of the season.
Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church evokes memories of a now fleeting Japantown
Read full article: Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church evokes memories of a now fleeting JapantownA historianโs hunch about what might lie hidden within the walls of a Japanese church in Salt Lake City led congregants to uncover a century-old time capsule recalling the city's once vibrant Japantown.
Months after a man was killed at a 'No Kings' march, no one has been charged. His wife wants answers
Read full article: Months after a man was killed at a 'No Kings' march, no one has been charged. His wife wants answersThe widow of a beloved Utah fashion designer who was fatally shot during the June โNo Kingsโ protest in Salt Lake City wants someone held accountable for her husbandโs death.
Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OT
Read full article: Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OTLauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points, the first Jazz player to reach 50 in the regular season since Karl Malone in 1998, and Utah beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtime on Monday night.
Schmaltz gets second career hat trick for first three goals of season as Mammoth beat Sharks 6-3
Read full article: Schmaltz gets second career hat trick for first three goals of season as Mammoth beat Sharks 6-3Nick Schmaltz came into the night scoreless over the Utah Mammothโs first four games this season.
Defendant's DNA was found on gas can in failed arson of news vehicle in Utah, prosecutors say
Read full article: Defendant's DNA was found on gas can in failed arson of news vehicle in Utah, prosecutors sayAuthorities say a man's DNA was found on a gasoline can that was placed under a news vehicle in a failed arson attempt in Salt Lake City.
Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional map
Read full article: Democrats could have a slight shot at flipping a US House seat in Utah under a new congressional mapUtahโs Republican-led Legislature has approved a revised congressional map that could give Democrats an improved chance at flipping a seat as the party fights to topple the GOPโs slim majority in the U.S. House.
Utah college where Charlie Kirk was killed is a lesser-known school but the state's largest
Read full article: Utah college where Charlie Kirk was killed is a lesser-known school but the state's largestThe university where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in Utah while speaking to students is the stateโs largest public university after years of rapid enrollment growth.
Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter Games
Read full article: Utah Olympic organizers announce 9-figure fundraising effort for 2034 Winter GamesOrganizers of the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games have announced a fundraising effort that they say is the largest philanthropic campaign supporting a host city in Olympic and Paralympic history.
3 firefighters hurt as fire burns century-old buildings in Salt Lake City's nightlife hub
Read full article: 3 firefighters hurt as fire burns century-old buildings in Salt Lake City's nightlife hubOfficials in Salt Lake City say a fire that started in a restaurant kitchen has injured three firefighters and scorched century-old buildings in a nightlife hub.
Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined
Read full article: Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combinedA massive AI data center proposed near Cheyenne, Wyoming, would use more electricity than all homes in the state combined.
Knicks to conduct 2nd interview with Mike Brown for coaching job, AP source says
Read full article: Knicks to conduct 2nd interview with Mike Brown for coaching job, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the details says the New York Knicks will interview two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown for a second time as they seek Tom Thibodeauโs replacement.
Man arrested after Utah 'No Kings' rally shooting is released as investigation continues
Read full article: Man arrested after Utah 'No Kings' rally shooting is released as investigation continuesA man who brought a rifle to a โNo Kingsโ rally in Utah โ prompting an armed safety volunteer to open fire and accidentally kill a protester โ has been released from jail while the investigation continues.
Redemption Bank becomes the first Black-owned bank in the Rockies
Read full article: Redemption Bank becomes the first Black-owned bank in the RockiesRedemption Holding Company has just acquired the Utah-based Holladay Bank & Trust, becoming the first bank to be owned by a Black-led investment group in the Western U.S. This comes two years after their initial announcement, in which the purchase was delayed due to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Protester shot and killed at 'No Kings' rally in Utah, police say
Read full article: Protester shot and killed at 'No Kings' rally in Utah, police saySalt Lake City police say a demonstrator who was shot at the city's โNo Kingsโ protest has died and that the bullet that killed him appears to have been fired by one of the demonstration's peacekeepers.
Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concerns
Read full article: Mexican national soccer team changes hotels in Los Angeles because of safety concernsThe Mexican national soccer team will change hotels in Los Angeles ahead of their Gold Cup match on Saturday because of safety concerns amid the protests against immigration raids in the city.
Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claim
Read full article: Utah lawmakers said gender-affirming care is harmful to kids. Their own study contradicts that claimUtah Republicans passed a ban on gender-affirming health care for transgender youth in 2023 and argued it was needed to protect vulnerable kids from treatments that could cause long-term harm.
Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban laws
Read full article: Salt Lake City and Boise make pride flags official city emblems, skirting flag ban lawsThe Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise, Idaho, adopted new city flags this week that show support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of new laws passed by their statesโ Republican-controlled Legislatures.
Moving up 4th in the NHL draft in the lottery adds to the Utah Hockey Club's exciting summer
Read full article: Moving up 4th in the NHL draft in the lottery adds to the Utah Hockey Club's exciting summerWinning the second draw at the NHL draft lottery and moving up from having the 14th pick to No. 4 is the latest development setting up a momentous summer for the Utah Hockey Club.
First Black Republican woman in Congress honored in Utah after her death from brain cancer
Read full article: First Black Republican woman in Congress honored in Utah after her death from brain cancerFamily and friends of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love gathered in Salt Lake City to honor her life and legacy after she died of brain cancer in March at age 49.
Reaction to the Sundance Film Festival's announcement it's leaving Park City, Utah
Read full article: Reaction to the Sundance Film Festival's announcement it's leaving Park City, UtahThe Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027, after spending 40 years in Park City, Utah.
Kansas' Zeke Mayo shows screenshots of racist, hateful messages he received after Texas Tech loss
Read full article: Kansas' Zeke Mayo shows screenshots of racist, hateful messages he received after Texas Tech lossKansas guard Zeke Mayo has shared screenshots of racist, hateful messages he received following his performance in a loss to No. 10 Texas Tech. Mayo shared the screenshots Saturday.
Suspect in 1977 killing agrees to be extradited from Utah to Hawaii to face murder charge
Read full article: Suspect in 1977 killing agrees to be extradited from Utah to Hawaii to face murder chargeA 66-year-old suspect in the 1977 slaying of a Hawaii teenager has agreed to be extradited from Utah to face a murder charge.
Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger
Read full article: Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns lingerHealth care facilities in Utah would be required to let patients bring their own blood or choose their own donor for medical procedures under legislation gaining momentum in Utah.
Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions
Read full article: Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unionsUtahโs Republican governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members.
Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobs
Read full article: Utah Legislature bans collective bargaining for teachers unions and other public sector jobsLabor unions that serve teachers, firefighters, police and other public employees in Utah will no longer be able to negotiate on behalf of their workers under a bill that has received final legislative approval.
Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a name to 3 finalists. It won't be the Yeti or Wasatch
Read full article: Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a name to 3 finalists. It won't be the Yeti or WasatchThe Utah Hockey Club has chosen three finalists for the permanent team name it will adopt beginning with the 2025-26 NHL season.
Utah Republicans take aim at teachers unions amid political clash over education
Read full article: Utah Republicans take aim at teachers unions amid political clash over educationUtah lawmakers have advanced a bill that experts say would establish one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country.
Trae Young's 49-foot buzzer-beater lifts Hawks to a 124-121 win over the Jazz
Read full article: Trae Young's 49-foot buzzer-beater lifts Hawks to a 124-121 win over the JazzTrae Young hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from beyond the halfcourt line to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Westbrook has 'perfect' triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets' 132-121 win over Jazz
Read full article: Westbrook has 'perfect' triple-double, 0 turnovers in Nuggets' 132-121 win over JazzRussell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggetsโ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz.
Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
Read full article: Mitt Romney's Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump criticsSen. Mitt Romney has given his final remarks after seeing the Republican Party for which he was once the standard bearer drastically transform under Donald Trump.
Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the Utes
Read full article: Utah AD Mark Harlan blasts the Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rallies to beat the UtesUtah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYUโs 22-21 win over the Utes for controversial calls on the Cougarsโ winning drive.
Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn
Read full article: Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConnKansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn.
Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious voters
Read full article: Mormon church leaders encourage civility as Trump and Harris rally religious votersA top leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is urging members to โavoid what is harsh and hatefulโ in the heat of election season.
Utah Supreme Court crushes constitutional amendment deemed 'counterfactual' by lower court
Read full article: Utah Supreme Court crushes constitutional amendment deemed 'counterfactual' by lower courtUtah voters will not decide this November on a proposed constitutional amendment asking voters to cede power over ballot measures to lawmakers after the Utah Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision voiding the amendment.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect children
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks Utah social media laws aimed to protect childrenA federal judge in Utah temporarily blocked social media access laws aimed at protecting childrenโs mental health and privacy.
Utah Gov. Cox faces scrutiny for using military cemetery photo with Trump in campaign email
Read full article: Utah Gov. Cox faces scrutiny for using military cemetery photo with Trump in campaign emailUtah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox has came under fire for sending a campaign email that included a photo of him and Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony.
Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killed
Read full article: Captain in 2019 scuba boat fire ordered to pay about $32K to families of 3 of 34 people killedA scuba dive boat captain has been ordered to pay about $32,000 in restitution to the families of three of the 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019.
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
Read full article: IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigationAs expected, Salt Lake City will be an Olympics host again after the IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter Games to the United States bid.
Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics
Read full article: Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter OlympicsSalt Lake City has been formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics following a vote by the International Olympic Committee in Paris.
Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next week
Read full article: Residents and communities preparing for heat wave that will envelop Midwest and Northeast next weekA heat wave will bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast next week, with health officials urging people to make plans now to stay safe.
Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition
Read full article: Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 editionSalt Lake City is still cruising toward being named the 2034 Winter Olympics host next month.
Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names released
Read full article: Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names releasedSearch crews have recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City.
2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 skiers killed after being caught in Utah avalanche following late spring snowstorms, sheriff saysTwo backcountry skiers were killed and one was rescued after an avalanche Thursday in the mountains outside of Salt Lake City.
Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school families
Read full article: Rollout of transgender bathroom law sows confusion among Utah public school familiesUtah educators have been rushing to prepare students and staff as the state starts cracking down on any public school found not enforcing new bathroom restrictions for transgender individuals.
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
Read full article: Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 citiesNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise.
Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
Read full article: Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over OilersThe Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Read full article: Coyotes players are informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source saysArizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting.
As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm endures
Read full article: As many cities sour on hosting the Olympics, Salt Lake City's enthusiasm enduresMany other past Olympic hosts around the world have decided in recent years that bringing back the Games isnโt worth the money or hassle.
Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight year
Read full article: Maia Kobabe's 'Gender Queer' tops list of most criticized library books for third straight yearMaia Kobabeโs graphic memoir โGender Queerโ continues its troubled run as the countryโs most controversial book, topping the American Library Associationโs โchallenged booksโ list for a third straight year.
In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
Read full article: In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68Gonzaga played a nearly perfect second half, busting open a back-and-forth game with a 15-0 run to pull away from Kansas for an 89-68 win and extend its nation-best streak of trips to the Sweet 16 to nine.
After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be next
Read full article: After whistle hastens Samford's exit from March Madness, the referee could be nextThe referee who blew the whistle that worked against Samford at the end of its loss to Kansas in the NCAA Tournament might be following the Bulldogs straight out of town.
Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over Samford
Read full article: Jayhawks get friendly late whistle to advance in March Madness with 93-89 victory over SamfordKansas got a kind whistle at the end and Nicolas Timberlake made both his free throws to help the Jayhawks hold off Samford for a 93-89 victory in the NCAA Tournament.
Monson's boss says timing of ouster at Long Beach State was designed to inspire March Madness run
Read full article: Monson's boss says timing of ouster at Long Beach State was designed to inspire March Madness runLong Beach Stateโs athletic director says the timing of his decision to part ways with coach Dan Monson was done with the hope it might trigger the exact run that led the team on its unexpected trip to March Madness.
Christian Coleman gets best of Noah Lyles and US sprint phenoms continue rivalry
Read full article: Christian Coleman gets best of Noah Lyles and US sprint phenoms continue rivalryIt's a great thing for those who love compelling rivalries in sports, and it should make for one of the great storylines of the Paris Olympics.
Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points
Read full article: Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 pointsKlay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldnโt be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012.
Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in government
Read full article: Utah is the latest state to ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campus and in governmentUtah has become the latest state to prohibit diversity training, hiring and inclusion programs at universities and in state government.
Warriors vs. Mavericks game postponed following death of assistant coach Dejan Milojeviฤ
Read full article: Warriors vs. Mavericks game postponed following death of assistant coach Dejan MilojeviฤThe NBA has announced the Dallas Mavericksโ game at the Golden State Warriors scheduled for Friday night has been postponed following the death of Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojeviฤ.
Ranking โThe Real Housewivesโ franchises, from worst to best
Read full article: Ranking โThe Real Housewivesโ franchises, from worst to bestThere are two kinds of people: those that think reality TV is trash and obnoxious, or you think the current cast of โThe Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityโ deserve every Emmy Award under the sun for their work.
Man found dead at Salt Lake City airport after climbing inside jet engine
Read full article: Man found dead at Salt Lake City airport after climbing inside jet engineA man has been found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after police say he breached an emergency exit door and climbed inside a jet engine.
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minors
Read full article: A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Utah over strict new limits on app use for minorsA trade group that represents TikTok and other major tech companies has sued Utah over its first-in-the-nation laws requiring children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Total GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated in the day
Read full article: Total GivingTuesday donations were flat this year, but 10% fewer people participated in the dayThe nonprofit organization GivingTuesday estimates that donors gave $3.1 billion this year on what has become one of the most important fundraising dates for U.S. nonprofits, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden delivers remarks on anniversary of the PACT Act
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden delivers remarks on anniversary of the PACT ActPresident Biden is slated to deliver remarks on the one-year anniversary of the PACT Act at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in October
Read full article: Biden welcoming Australian leader to White House for state dinner in OctoberPresident Joe Biden will welcome Australia's prime minister to the White House in October for the visit and state dinner that the U.S. promised when Biden had to scrap a stop in Australia earlier this year to focus on debt limit talks in Washington.
Census Bureau delays release of some of census' most detailed data until 2024
Read full article: Census Bureau delays release of some of census' most detailed data until 2024The U.S. Census Bureau says it is delaying the release, and narrowing the scope, of some of the most detailed data from the 2020 census โ until next year.
Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification law
Read full article: Porn industry group sues over Utah age verification lawAn adult entertainment industry group has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Utah law that requires porn websites to implement age verification mechanisms to block minors from accessing sexually explicit materials.
Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic ban
Read full article: Utah judge delays implementing statewide abortion clinic banA Utah judge has ruled that the state law banning abortion clinics cannot take effect on Wednesday as scheduled amid a lawsuit filed by the stateโs largest abortion provider.
Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic ban
Read full article: Utah judge to rule next week on state abortion clinic banA Utah judge said he would decide next week whether to delay implementing a state ban on abortion clinics that providers argue could end access to the procedure throughout the state.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
Read full article: Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org saysA new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
