"Sound of Freedom" creator faces battle with Mormon church
Tim Ballard, who inspired the surprise box office hit, has been denounced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in a stinging statement.
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Plan to completely drain Lake Powell sparks backlash
The plan has garnered lots of support but also spurred resistance among people who love Lake Powell.
Tim Ballard sexual misconduct allegations: What we know
Ballard, who inspired the hit movie "Sound of Freedom," has been accused of sexual misconduct involving seven women.
Animal rights group calls for charges after horses dragged by truck
"I have not seen this amount of reckless disregard in my life," a resident said. "It's horrendous; there's a lot of outrage in the community over this."
Mike Pence responds to Mitt Romney's brutal rebuke
"Mitt Romney has no idea what I was doing in the administration," Pence said on Sunday. "I haven't talked to Mitt Romney for years."
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Nevada official wants to completely drain Lake Powell
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently accepted public comment on potential solutions for the Colorado River past 2026.
Who will succeed Mitt Romney? Four likely candidates
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said on Wednesday he won't be seeking reelection to the Senate, while taking a swing at President Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
The accusations facing "momfluencer" Ruby Franke
Ruby Franke ran the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, which had 2.5 million followers before being shut down.
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How Lake Mead, Lake Powell water levels changed this summer so far
A very wet winter period meant that the reservoirs filled up over the summer period.
Boy, 3, dies after falling from boat and being hit by propeller
Walter Greer, who had been enjoying a day on Echo Reservoir with his family in Utah, suffered catastrophic injuries when he fell overboard.
FBI killing man who threatened Biden angers conservatives
The Associated Press reported that two law enforcement sources said Craig Robertson was armed at the time of the shooting.
Craig Robertson's Facebook posts before being fatally shot in FBI raid
Special agents were trying to serve a warrant at Robertson's home in Provo, Utah, when the shooting happened, the FBI said.
Who is Craig Robertson? Man killed by FBI after threatening Biden
The agent-involved shooting occurred around 6:15 a.m. on August 9, 2023, in Provo, Utah, according to an FBI statement sent to Newsweek.
Gay patients sexually abused by Utah therapist: Report
One of the accusers said he was recommended to see the therapist after speaking to his bishop about being gay.
Tears as 'Tater Tot' the kitten born with malformed limbs dies suddenly
Tater Tot's foster carer confirmed the sad news, writing: "He has left his paw prints on my heart, and I hope he left some tiny ones on yours."
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Video shows land disappear as Lake Powell's water levels rise
Lake Powell has risen almost 60 feet since May after reaching drastically low water levels last summer.
Ron DeSantis is quietly building a powerful number of endorsements
The Florida governor has received further backing from state legislators in Utah and Nevada for his 2024 presidential campaign.
Lake Powell's rising waters leave horses trapped on isolated beach
Their rescue was a collaborative effort by the National Park Service, the Navajo Nation, Kanab Veterinary Hospital and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Brave stray kitten born with four malformed limbs is "tiny inspiration"
Tater Tot was just a couple of days old when he was discovered and rescued by an animal-shelter volunteer's dog in Utah.
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Timelapse shows Lake Powell's water level rise
Lake Powell's water levels have started to level off, but the reservoir is still in much better shape than a few months ago, according to a timelapse.
Did a massive swarm of grasshoppers disrupt weather radar? What we know
A giant blue blip heading for Tooele, Utah, had residents fearing a massive grasshopper swarm of biblical proportions.
Oldest fossil of sea reptile dating back 94 million years found in Utah
The fossil belongs to a snake-like sea creature that evolved to be up to 56 feet long.
Republicans attack school officials over law they created in tense meeting
A Utah law targeting "pornographic or indecent" content in books led to a school district banning the King James version of the Bible.
New 100 million-year-old dinosaur discovered in Utah with "beautiful" skull
The previously unknown dinosaur, named Iani smithi after the Roman god Janus, lived at a time of major change in Earth's climate.
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Lake Mead water level rises - but shortages are still on the way
The lake's water levels have risen sharply since the end of April when an outburst of water was released from the neighboring reservoir Lake Powell.
Fact Check: Was The Bible banned by school district for being pornographic?
Viral tweet claimed that a Utah School District had banned The Bible over its "pornographic" content
Fire rages after lightning strike hits Utah national park
The fire started on May 31 and burnt through 10 acres of land on the same day.
Two conservatives states have highest rates of "Am I Trans?" searches
More than 500 anti-trans bills have been introduced in 49 state legislatures since January 1.
Melting snowpack turns popular Utah route into waterfall
Flash flooding from the snowmelt has caused damage to a scenic route near Payson Canyon, causing the roads to be shut for weeks for repairs.
Utah striking "fine balance" as flood water fills reservoirs
Water officials across the southwest need to be careful now, as warming temperatures are melting the snow very quickly.