5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Alligator attacks handler at child’s birthday party in Utah
A child’s birthday party guest saves a wildlife handler after she was bitten by an alligator in Utah.
US declares 1st federal water shortage in Colorado River, Lake Mead
U.S. officials declared the first-ever water shortage from a river that serves 40 million people in the West.
Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
35,000 fish dropped from airplane to restock remote Utah lake
More than 35,000 fish were dropped from an airplane into a remote Utah lake in a video released by Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources.
Video shows hoverboard explode in Utah home
An explosive video was caught on camera when a young boy’s hoverboard caught flames and nearly burned his house down.
Video: Dust devil flips, breaks trampoline in Utah
A Utah man’s home security camera recorded a dust devil sweeping up his trampoline and flipping it over, causing it to land and break.
91-year-old grandma finally gets her long-awaited high school diploma
With the help of her granddaughter, 91-year-old Barbara received her high school diploma 76 years later. Now, she has one more goal: attending prom.
Utah Jazz legend Mark Eaton dies at 64
Mark Eaton, the 7-foot-4 shot-blocking king who twice was the NBA's defensive player of the year during his career with the Utah Jazz, has died.
Missing Utah woman found living in tent after disappearing from campsite in November
The woman chose to remain in the area for five months, living mostly on grass and moss, the sheriff's office said.
‘Just came out of nowhere’: Mom who gave birth on flight to Hawaii says she didn’t know she was pregnant
A doctor and three nurses were flying from Utah to Hawaii when an announcement came over the loudspeaker: A woman was prematurely giving birth in the middle of the flight. The heroic health care workers rushed to the aid of the woman, who didn't know she was pregnant, and delivered a baby boy.
Dog ‘wins’ high school relay race after interrupting track meet, outrunning athletes
Gracie Laney thought the eruption of cheers was for her as she was about to win a high school relay race, but it may have been for her competitor: a dog on the loose.
Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah
The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.
2 members of Salt Lake City's 'Real Housewives' arrested for alleged 10-year-long telemarketing scheme
Two members of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” reality television show have appeared in court after being arrested on federal fraud charges related to a telemarketing scheme.
‘Megadrought’ persists in western states with no end in sight, according to scientists
The western U.S. continues to endure dry conditions, and now scientists are using the term “megadrought” to describe the problem — which has existed for decades — with no end in sight.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Ty Jordan, PAC-12 offensive freshman of the year, dies at 19
Utah Utes star running back Ty Jordan has died on Christmas Day, the school announced. He was 19.
Visitors report mysterious Utah monolith's disappearance
A mysterious monolith found in a remote area of Utah went missing just a few days after its discovery. The Bureau of Land Management said a person or group reportedly removed it.
'It's working!' Video shows wildlife crossing bridge built for them to get across highway safely
The bridge, built in 2018, is located over I-80 near Salt Lake City.
Mysterious monolith found in remote part of Utah fuels speculation on how it got there
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