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51-year-old Utah man arrested for allegedly choking fast food worker

The South Jordan Police Department says they arrested a suspect Saturday after the suspect allegedly choked a worker at a fast food restaurant.

University of Utah leaders instruct all departments to prepare for budget cuts — including one up to 25%

Emails from University of Utah President Taylor Randall and other senior leaders give a behind the scenes look at how the school is preparing for anticipated funding reductions from the Utah Legislature.

Why Utah’s small business owners could be hit especially hard by Trump’s proposed tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could be especially bad for Utah's small businesses, which experts say are especially important in the Beehive State.

What’s next for Lakers, Nets after D’Angelo Russell-Dorian Finney-Smith trade?

The pick in 2027 only conveys to Brooklyn if it doesn’t go to Utah, which would happen if L.A.’s first-round pick that year lands in the top four. Finally, the Lakers created a trade exception for $3,768,140, which is good through next Dec. 29 ...

NBA Rewind: LeBron James turns 40. Plus, your NBA Stock Report!

Here’s your latest NBA Rewind! One of the big stories of the season is how impossible the Western Conference seems to navigate. The New Orleans Pelicans have dealt with so many injuries that their disastrous season has left them out of the mix and alleviated some of that traffic jam in the standings.

No. 25 Baylor hosts Lovering and Utah

BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on No. 25 Baylor after Lawson Lovering scored 25 points in Utah's 95-88 loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Bears have gone 6-0 at home. Baylor is sixth in college basketball with 13.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Norchad Omier averaging 4.2 offensive boards.

Arizona hosts Kneepkens and Utah

Utah faces the Arizona Wildcats after Gianna Kneepkens scored 24 points in the Utes' 102-82 win against the Arizona State Sun Devils

Kraken riding high after major comeback, take aim at Utah

Trailing by three goals with less than five minutes remaining on Saturday in Vancouver, the Seattle Kraken were about to match a franchise record with their sixth consecutive defeat.

Abravanel Hall, Spiral Jetty and 11 other Utah areas given national history honors in 2024

Utah history preservation, ending with 13 locations in the state landing on the National Register of Historic Places.

B/R calls New Orleans the best landing spots for two incoming rookies

This Bleacher Report analyst sees two wide receivers as perfect fits for the New Orleans Saints in the 2025 draft:

A new Huntsman Cancer Institute is coming to fast-growing Utah County

A new, comprehensive Huntsman Cancer Institute will be built in Utah County, with the hope of bringing cancer care and research closer to the heart of Utah's population growth.

Utah, U.S. leaders react to death of Jimmy Carter

Shaquille O'Neal isn't just known for his dominance on the basketball court or his $500 million net worth as a savvy business owner. He also stands by his principles, even when it means leaving millions on the table. In 1998, Shaq made what he calls his "best business decision" – a move that set him apart as more than just an athlete chasing profits.

Climbers damaged ancient petroglyph by driving anchors into rock face, Utah authorities say

Authorities in Utah are searching for whoever banged climbing anchors into the site of an ancient outdoor engraving carved by Native Americans nearly a millennium ago.

Opinion: Remembering Jimmy Carter and that heartfelt speech in Utah’s Temple Square

In that 1978 speech in Salt Lake City, Carter said, “Each person’s sphere of influence need not be great. A father, a mother, a child can change the course of human history, can change the character of a community, a state, or even a nation, if we cling to those things, that should never change.”

These were the top Utah sports stories of 2024

From the arrival of the NHL to the return of the Olympic Games, these were the moments that defined sports in Utah this year.

Utah will pay millions for farmers to leave fields empty — and leave water for the Colorado River

Utah will give farmers an incentive to leave fields fallow — then hopes to get "credit" for the saved water, in negotiations about the Colorado River.

Nathan MacKinnon fights for first time in three seasons: “Sometimes the anger comes back out”

MacKinnon won league MVP honors for the first time last season and is on track to be a top contender again. He’s up to 60 points in 37 games. His three-point night against Utah extended his lead in the scoring race to seven, and his teammate Mikko Rantanen is now alone in second place with 53.

Seattle takes on Utah after overtime victory

BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Hockey Club visit the Seattle Kraken after the Kraken defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in overtime. Seattle has an 8-8-2 record in home games and a 16-19-2 record overall. The Kraken have a -11 scoring differential, with 105 total goals scored and 116 given up.

Upon further review: 3 challenges go against Utah in final minute of loss to 76ers

Three reviews in the closing minute that went Philadelphia's way as the 76ers escaped Utah with a 114-111 victory Saturday at the Delta Center.

Sixers center Joel Embiid to take the court Saturday night against Utah Jazz

The news arrived minutes before Saturday's 9:30 p.m. ET tip. Embiid entered the day listed as questionable with a left foot sprain and sinus fracture.

How are Utah HC’s prospects doing at the World Juniors?

All five of the Utah Hockey Club's prospects at the World Juniors are having a successful tournament. What more could fans ask?

FOX 13 Investigates: Utah lawmakers say they were not surprised by Kera Birkeland's resignation

Lawmakers across Utah say they were not surprised to learn that Rep. Kera Birkeland (R-Mountain Green) was stepping down from the Utah State Legislature despite her reelection just last month.

Underage drinking a reality in Utah, despite state rankings

Underage drinking, in theory, is decreasing overall. But post-pandemic, the decrease in Utah has not been as much as that of other states.

'A taste of home': Watch adorable dogs at Utah shelter get presents from Santa

Video footage shared by Best Friends shows dozens of dogs romping and sniffing around Santa's sleigh as they select their Christmas presents.

Friday Hockey in Utah

The Avalanche return from the NHL holiday break for a rubber match against their Rocky Mountain foes to the west, the Utah Hockey Club. The teams have split their first two matchups of the season, with the Avs winning 5-1 in Salt Lake City on October 24 ...

2024-25 Utah Hockey Club 12 Days of Christmas

What may become a yearly Christmas tradition, here is the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club 12 days of Christmas. ENJOY! I recently heard the song “12 Days of Christmas” and thought I’d apply it to the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club hockey season thus far.

College students caught between professors' AI bans and employers' growing demand for AI skills

Research shows 75% of workers now use artificial intelligence on the job, yet many universities still classify its use as cheating.

3 Takeaways From Utah’s 3-2 Loss to Stars

The Utah Hockey Club’s eight-game point streak officially came to an end on Monday as the Dallas Stars took them down by a score of 3-2. It marks another loss inside Delta Center as fans watched their team enter the Christmas break at a low point.

Cavs' Donovan Mitchell Has 'Sense of Peace' After Years of Knicks, Heat Trade Rumors

There has been plenty of outside noise surrounding Donovan Mitchell for much of his career, but he said he has found a "sense of peace" with the

DeSmith, Benn Lead Stars to Win Again in Utah

Just like in the first meeting between Dallas and Utah, Jamie Benn scored the game-winning goal and goaltender Casey DeSmith was outstanding between the pipes in a 3-2 victory. Another one goal win for the Stars in Utah sends Dallas into the Christmas break with much more joy and positivity after two losses in a row prior to this game.

Wet weather moves into Utah for the week of Christmas

It’s the first full week of winter! We kick off this holiday week with temperatures about 10-15 degrees above average.

GOP Sen.-elect Curtis says he's not afraid to disagree with Trump

As a House member, John Curtis, R-Utah, exhibited a willingness to buck his own party. Now the senator-elect who is set to take the seat being vacated by retiring Mitt Romney, said he’s not afraid to disagree with President-elect Donald Trump if he needs to. In an exclusive interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Curtis told co-anchor Jonathan Karl that he wants Trump to be “wildly ...

Incoming GOP senator says he would disagree with Trump on spending ‘from time to time’

Sen.-elect John Curtis (R-Utah) said in an interview on Sunday that he will disagree with President-elect Trump on spending from “time to time.” “I want him to be wildly successful. I’m

Will snow sports survive climate change? 2 Utah resorts show how ski slopes are adapting

Two ski resorts in Utah are becoming more resilient in the face of climate change, representing trends across the industry. Here's an inside look.

‘I'm not a rubber stamp. My stamp is the stamp of the state of Utah’: John Curtis

President-elect Trump took issue with fees charged to use the Panama Canal, a vital shipping route, on Saturday night, claiming that he will demand oversight of the waterway be given back to the U.S. when he returns to office if it’s not changed. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, especially knowing the extraordinary…

Weber State Wildcats play the Utah Valley Wolverines in non-conference play

The Weber State Wildcats host the Utah Valley Wolverines in a non-conference matchup. Friday's meeting is the first this season between the teams.

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