Father, officers and investigators testify in murder trial following Eagle Mountain crash

The judge told jurors to expect testimony from defense witnesses on Thursday, as prosecutors have said they are nearing the end of their case against Kent Cody Barlow.

Company involved in Farmington semi crash wants driver who left held accountable

There's a $1,500 reward out for identifying the driver of a car that appeared to cut off a semitruck, causing it to jackknife on the freeway.

'Up in the air': Several hundred Ogden IRS workers take part in job event amid talk of cuts

Several hundred people took part in a job-fair type event geared to Ogden's contingent of IRS workers given talk of job cuts in the agency.

South Salt Lake welcomes first-of-its-kind homeless shelter for families

Up to 85 families will soon be able to take shelter in a first-of-its-kind facility converted from a motel to temporarily house families facing homelessness.

Mexican man sentenced for smuggling 50 pounds of meth into Utah

A man from Mexico has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to distribute more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine in Utah.

Moving rails in Salt Lake underground is costly. Will new benefits report change the debate?

A new report suggests a plan to bury the rails near downtown could produce billions in economic benefits for Salt Lake City. Proponents hope it will help lawmakers stomach the project's estimated cost.

University of Utah to give college credit for missionary, military or humanitarian service

The University of Utah will soon be offering academic credit to returned missionaries, active duty military and veterans and other eligible students who have performed humanitarian service in their communities and beyond.

Utah's newest political party has a new chair

Utah's newest political party announced its first leader on Tuesday.

Hundreds attend mass at Cathedral of the Madeleine to mourn Pope Francis

Hundreds of people gathered at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night to remember the teachings and the legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday.

Congress explores limiting cellphones in classrooms as states like Utah issue bans

As more states, including Utah, establish restrictions on cellphone usage in classrooms, some lawmakers are considering nationwide efforts to follow suit.

Utah school choice program will keep running during Supreme Court appeal

A judge on Wednesday decided Utah's school voucher program will continue pending an expected appeal before the Utah Supreme Court.

After taking money but not finishing work, unlicensed contractor agrees to repay victims

Imagine paying thousands of dollars to a contractor only to have him do the job wrong or take your money and vanish. It happens more often than you might think in Utah.

Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley

A Connecticut man is facing a felony charge accusing him of tackling a skier at Deer Valley Resort while the victim was still in his skis.

Pleasant View confirms new police chief

The Pleasant View City Council gave its approval to the city's new police chief on Tuesday.

Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing

The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Midvale man convicted of killing a man in 2021 during a road rage incident that began with the victim making fun of the suspect's car.

What a baseball swing can teach first responders about mental health

It's often said that hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. But this wasn't about hitting home runs. It was about focus and learning how to manage the mental strain that comes with high-stress jobs such as firefighting and law enforcement.

Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact

While the Trump administration has taken aim at immigration programs geared to Venezuelans, Cubans and others, a program geared to Salvadorans remains intact.

Documented gang member, 2 others accused of obstructing police in weekend shooting

Police say an 18-year-old documented gang member, his mother and another woman have been arrested for allegedly obstructing the investigation into a weekend shooting in South Salt Lake.

Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets

About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.

Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case

The lead director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been arrested and accused of possessing, and possibly producing, child sex abuse material.

Ogden police conduct crosswalk ops as they try to get drivers to do better

Police conducted crosswalk enforcement operations at two locations in Ogden Tuesday hoping to raise awareness amid an increase in auto-pedestrian crashes in the city.

New poll: What do Utahns think of Trump's plans on Greenland and Canada?

A new poll finds most Utahns don't share President Donald Trump's vision of making Canada and Greenland part of the U.S.

State of Utah unveils new tool to try to prevent food stamp theft

Utah has unveiled a new tool to try to prevent food stamp benefits from being stolen.

'We need these units desperately': Low-income Salt Lake senior housing reopens after renovation

The state housing authority recently opened New City Plaza, a deeply affordable housing facility for senior citizens, after a three-year renovation to the property.