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Utah's best beards ready to compete for top honors

Utah's best beards are returning to the spotlight this weekend for the third edition of the vaunted Iron Beard Competition.

Utah Tries a New Water Strategy

Amid drought and demand, the state is trying to circumvent the “use it or lose it” policy and change its water rights system.

Pressures on Utah Teens: The stress caused by high school athletics

With academic demands, extracurricular responsibilities, and the expectations tied to their sport, the pressure on high school athletes is intense and growing.

Countdown to Election Day: Utah ballots are trickling in, with turnout at 13% so far

With 12 days to go until Election Day, state and local election officials are urging Utahns to take advantage of mail-in and early voting — and not wait until the last day to cast their votes. A decent chunk of registered voters have already listened to that advice.

Utah’s water year ended a few weeks ago. Here are the big takeaways.

The up and down water year ended on a down note Sept. 30 and Utah basically came out “pretty close to normal,” according to the monthly report from the Natural Resource Conservation Service’s Jordan Clayton. September was definitely a down month ...

In the next 35 years, Utah will need $60 billion for water infrastructure, state report says

By the year 2060, Utah will have nearly $60 billion in water infrastructure needs, including improvements to drinking water, water quality and irrigation. That’s according to a report from the Utah Division of Water Resources,

36 Hours in Moab, Utah

Walk among sandstone towers, experience some of the darkest skies in North America and breathe in the solitude.

History Against Utah Hockey Club

Devon Toews appeared in his 400th NHL regular-season game on Tuesday. Since being acquired by the Avalanche ahead of the 2021 season, he’s posted 189 points (41g/148a) in 284 games. Additionally, since entering the NHL in 2018-19, Toews’ +155 plus/minus rating is the league’s best.

Meet the candidate: Rep. Blake Moore running for re-election in Utah’s 1st Congressional District

In this interview, Rep. Blake Moore focuses on the budgeting process, and how former President Trump's stand on abortion impacts Republicans.

Hearing at Utah State Capitol focuses on UHSAA foreign student eligibility rule

The Utah High School Activities Association spoke during a hearing in a Utah legislative ommittee about a foreign student eligibility rule that was created earlier this year.

Get to know the opponent: Utah HC to host Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche come to town this week. Here's what you need to know about Utah HC's potential divisional rival.

Utah HC recalls promising defenseman Maveric Lamoureux from minors

Patrik Koch, whom the Utah Hockey Club had previously recalled, has been sent back to the AHL. It’s possible that the team’s plan is to rotate through Koch, Lamoureux and possibly Maksymilian Szuber, as they don’t want anyone’s development to be hindered by not playing regularly.

Utah HC’s Marino, Durzi Out Long-Term Following Surgeries

The Utah Hockey Club announced Wednesday (Oct. 23) morning that a pair of defenders will be out long-term following successful surgeries. Sean Durzi will return in four to six months after having surgery to repair his injured right shoulder,

Other states urge Supreme Court to hear Utah federal land case

The lawsuit by the state seeks control of 18.5 million acres of Bureau of Land Management land in Utah. Elected leaders from Alaska to Arkansas are pressing the Supreme Court to take up a lawsuit filed by the state of Utah that seeks control over half the ...

Men’s basketball notes: Former CU Buff Lawson Lovering ready for final run with Utah

It may not have occurred with the Colorado Buffaloes as originally planned, but Lawson Lovering has grown up.

Utah to Build New, 1,200-Bed Shelter Campus

The state’s attempt to decentralize emergency homeless shelters yielded poor results, leading to a decision to develop a “transformative” intake campus with wraparound services.

Every Utah school must now have an armed guard. Here’s why schools are struggling to comply

A new Utah law requires armed guards in every public school, but without enough funds or personnel, schools are struggling to meet the mandate.

Durzi could be out rest of season for Utah after shoulder surgery

Sean Durzi could be out for the rest of the season for the Utah Hockey Club after having surgery to his right shoulder. The defenseman is projected to return in 4-6 months. He was injured in a 3-0 loss at the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 14.

Utah teens under pressure: Predators extorting minors

A Utah mother and father tell the story of their son, who they say made a bad choice and, in just a five-hour timeframe online, paid the ultimate price.

Avalanche visit the Utah Hockey Club on 3-game win streak

The Colorado Avalanche are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Utah Hockey Club.

Utah County school hosts Harry Potter-themed reading reward night

For all the kids whose families read every day or night for 25 days, the school hosted a Harry Potter-themed activity night, with painting wands, making potions and charm bracelets too.

Utah HC’s Dylan Guenther Is on the Path to Stardom

Dylan Guenther is currently a star in Utah after a great start. However, the forward could be a star in the whole hockey world.

E. coli linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders in Utah

An E. coli outbreak linked to a popular McDonald’s menu item surged in 10 states, including Utah, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four of the 49 cases reported so far are in Utah.

Women make up nearly 10% of Utah CEOs — and that's an improvement

The Utah Women and Leadership Project looked at businesses with at least 100 employees to evaluate the status of women leaders in Utah business.

Utah launches new plan to make health care more affordable and accessible

The state is partnering with Utah's major health care companies and community groups to launch a new initiative designed to lower costs and provide greater accessibility.

Utah Legislature to consider statewide housing plan, upzoning in 2025

Details are still taking shape, but state leaders focusing on housing policy are working on a slate of recommendations for the Utah Legislature to consider next year, including drafting a statewide housing plan meant to pave the way for affordable,

Utah Hockey Club debuts youth programs across state

In hopes of growing the sport throughout the state, the Utah Hockey Club unveiled several programs aimed at introducing the game to kids and engaging them on the ice for years to come.

Utah ranks top in the nation for Halloween spirit

Utah ranks among the top states in the nation for most Halloween spirit due to Utahns’ love for scary movies, safe trick-or-treating and spooky decorations.

Are too many kids put in seclusion in Utah’s schools? It's hard to know

When Craig Merrill, the father of twin 8-year-old boys, saw the padded rooms some Utah schools use to put children in isolation, he couldn’t help but notice the parallel to a jail cell.

Utah teens under pressure: An 'epidemic of loneliness'

This week, FOX 13 News is focusing on the pressures facing Utah teens. To start, we are taking a look at the issue of loneliness that teens are facing.

Utah ranks in the top five safest states in America, study shows

Utah ranks fifth among Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts in the top five safest states. The study from WalletHub says that the state ranks number one in workplace safety and four in emergency preparedness.

More Utahns than ever are looking for information on judges on their ballots. Here’s where to go

After mail-in ballots were sent out across Utah last week, the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, or JPEC website saw an unprecedented uptick in visitors looking for information on Utah’s judges. On Monday, JPEC sent out a release sharing ...

Development in S. Utah desert reserve? Official shares plans if Northern Corridor is rejected

State officials are looking at plans for developing wilderness areas in southern Utah, with concerns if a proposed four-lane road is not approved.

Senators visit the Utah Hockey Club after Batherson's 2-goal game

Ottawa Senators (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (4-1-1, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Tuesday, 9:15 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators visit the Utah Hockey Club after Drake Batherson scored two goals in the Senators ...

PHOTOS: Utah neighborhoods aglow with ghoulish Halloween displays

As Halloween approaches, neighborhoods across Utah are transforming into vibrant displays of seasonal spirit.From eerie graveyards to ghouls, residents are dec

Fast-approaching election could forever alter sprawling Alpine School District

There are calls "For" and "Against" a proposition to form a new school district that would include the boundaries of several northern Utah County communities.

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