Despite wide-ranging agreement that could appeal to 1st Congressional District voters, Democrat Ben McAdams and Republican Riley Owen didn’t see eye-to-eye on the national debt, Medicaid or solutions ...

In a courtroom he described as “severely understaffed,” one judge didn’t finish all the cases on his growing calendar, and immigrants are getting less time to find an attorney.

It’s time to get out on a hike to see Utah’s fall colors pop, but the growing trail trash problem might make it less enjoyable. The best thing you can do to help is set a good example.

Drought stress can shorten foliage season or trigger trees to drop their leaves early. That’s not a good recipe for a vibrant, long season of fall colors.

Idaho leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent a letter to bishops and stake presidents to read from the pulpit opposing a state ballot initiative on abortion. This isn’t the fi...

Ogden residents were peeved when the price to drop off trash at the Weber County Transfer Station more than doubled. Now another dump has ridden to the rescue.

Agricultural water use usually gets the blame, but Utah data shows city water use now accounts for a record-high 25% of the water depleted from the Great Salt Lake Basin.

Roughly 4.5% of Utah homeowners’ policies — or nearly 1 in 20 — were not renewed. That's the highest rate in the country, and 1.5% higher than California, which sits in second.

Utah resorts are eager for a do-over after last year’s pitiful snowpack, and the impending super El Niño is fueling excitement about early openings. But the weather outlook suggests they might be gett...

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hopes a lower minimum mission age for young women will get them to marry earlier. But a therapist and a Latter-day Saint mom worry abou...

The term “school crosswalk” is missing from traffic code definitions and Utah’s driver handbook, and police departments phrase things differently when posting about it on social media.

From Provo and Lehi to several of the Mighty 5 national parks, parts of Utah (again) experienced their warmest summers on record.

The traditional West African food is made of rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions and lots of spices. It’s inspired some friendly, if passionate, rivalries over which country’s version of the dish is bette...

The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk as he spoke at Utah Valley University last year will stand trial and could face the death penalty. Robinson’s attorneys entered a plea of not guilty to th...

Law enforcement agencies that collaborate with ICE can request reimbursement and bonuses, thanks to funding from the Big Beautiful Bill. At least two in Utah have signed on.

“For the first time, Meta must put kids’ safety ahead of its business model,” said Attorney General Derek Brown. Utah's share of the massive settlement is worth $212 million.

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

A joint motion to stay filed in Salt Lake City and County’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security confirms what was previously reported by the New York Times.

DACA renewals are taking months longer than usual, costing some recipients their jobs. Temporary Protected Status and asylum are also harder to come by as the Trump administration continues to overhau...

“Until you get either some kind of congressional solution or a binding judicial opinion as to what the president's authority is, then we get the unfortunate result of having things bounce back and for...

Flanked by Utah’s delegation, Gov. Spencer Cox and Utah Speaker Mike Schultz, the president again reduced the boundaries and protections of the two monuments. Conservationists and tribal leaders worry...

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We'll be at the Provo Farmers Market on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stop by chat with News Director Elaine Clark and local Morning Edition host Ciara Hulet.

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio travels the globe to ask questions and get answers about cooking, dining and the lives of the people behind the food we eat.Want to try on of Kimball's…

The agency has been buying warehouses across the country for massive new detention centers. Previous rumors of a detention center in Salt Lake City were met with protests and outcry from city and coun...

Republican Sen. Brady Brammer said Utah has a problem with its supply of attorneys. To fix it, he’s proposing a feasibility study for Utah Valley University to have a law school.

Dozens of the 575 federally recognized Native American tribes are making it easier to get tribal IDs by waiving fees, lowering the age of eligibility and printing cards on the spot. As Native…

The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t any different when it comes to choosing temple sites.

The two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era now that they've been released from court supervision nearly…

The Milken Institute put southwest Utah’s largest city in its top spot for the first time. The ranking highlights St. George’s job growth and wage growth, both among the nation’s highest in recent…

Republican Sen. Brady Brammer said Utah has a problem with its supply of attorneys. To fix it, he’s proposing a feasibility study for Utah Valley University to have a law school.

The U.S. has never required citizens to carry papers, but it's possible Utahns could someday be asked to prove their citizenship to vote and to avoid detention by immigration agents.

The old adage in real estate is “location, location, location.” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints isn’t any different when it comes to choosing temple sites.

The mood outside the Salt Lake City and County Building, and later on the streets, was defiant and fiery. It was part of the “National Shutdown,” where people refused to work or shop to demonstrate…

After high-profile instances of gun violence in Utah — including the shooting of Charlie Kirk — some lawmakers hope to have constructive conversations on firearms this legislative session.

The deal secures funding for most of the government while giving lawmakers two weeks to negotiate changes to immigration enforcement. It still needs to pass the House, which is in recess until Monday.

A plan to build a highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George is back. But public lands law experts from across the country question if the Trump administration is…

The U.S. has never required citizens to carry papers, but it's possible Utahns could someday be asked to prove their citizenship to vote and to avoid detention by immigration agents.

After high-profile instances of gun violence in Utah — including the shooting of Charlie Kirk — some lawmakers hope to have constructive conversations on firearms this legislative session.

Dozens of the 575 federally recognized Native American tribes are making it easier to get tribal IDs by waiving fees, lowering the age of eligibility and printing cards on the spot. As Native…

The two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era now that they've been released from court supervision nearly…

The Milken Institute put southwest Utah’s largest city in its top spot for the first time. The ranking highlights St. George’s job growth and wage growth, both among the nation’s highest in recent…

Utah has seen a steady rise in kratom-related addiction and overdoses since 2014. This year, lawmakers are trying to curb the rise before it gets out of hand — including a ban on kratom altogether.