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Federal court rejects GOP-led effot to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah
A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
Utah High School Basketball 2026 Streaming Guide: 1A/2A/5A/6A Tournaments
Here are this week’s Utah high school basketball live streams.
How Utah evolved into a sports boomtown — and MLB expansion frontrunner
The population of the Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem corridor, now nearly 3 million, has roughly doubled since MLB last expanded in 1998.
BYU sports tickets soon an acceptable gift for Utah lawmakers
The Utah Legislature is on track to approve a new lobbying bill that will allow lawmakers to receive tickets to BYU sports games as gifts.
Fulks' late foul shots help UCF sink Utah 73-71
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Themus Fulks scored 24 points and made his only two foul shots of the night with three seconds left and UCF beat Utah 73-71 on Saturday night.
3 takeaways from Utah’s loss to UCF
Utes had their chances, but the Knights made the plays to earn a 2-point win.
Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments
Utah's capital city is revisiting a proposed ordinance that seeks to tackle issues with problem businesses, but with significant changes after the initial effort ran into complaints.
February 20, 2026
Autism has long been thought of as a condition that mostly affects boys, but data suggest that’s not true. Plus, an update on the first state-run psilocybin therapy programs, and why the American Medical Association is joining an effort to launch an independent vaccine review panel. And, what record-low snowpack in Utah and Colorado means for the region's water supply.
The science that saved Briar
How a U cardiologist's research into genes associated with sudden death in young people saved the life of a girl from rural Utah.
Utah House OKs bill expanding tax credit for businesses that provide child care
The House passed a bill expanding tax credits for Utah employers who provide child care services.
USU UWLP Releases Research: 'The Status of Women in Utah Politics: A 2026 Update'
Utah Women & Leadership Project recently published a research brief,
Miller Sports + Entertainment Announces Legacy Partnership with SME Industries
SANDY, UT (February 18, 2026) – Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today a new legacy partnership with SME Industries, Inc. (SME) across the platform, including Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Salt Lake Bees and Megaplex. Together, the organizations will focus on community-driven experiences and initiatives fueled by the
Miller Sports + Entertainment Announces Legacy Partnership with SME Industries
SANDY, UT (February 18, 2026) – Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today a new legacy partnership with SME Industries, Inc. (SME) across the platform, including Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Salt Lake Bees and Megaplex. Together, the organizations will focus on community-driven experiences and initiatives fueled by the
Miller Sports + Entertainment Announces Legacy Partnership with SME Industries
SANDY, UT (February 18, 2026) – Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today a new legacy partnership with SME Industries, Inc. (SME) across the platform, including Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Salt Lake Bees and Megaplex. Together, the organizations will focus on community-driven experiences and initiatives fueled by the
Miller Sports + Entertainment Announces Legacy Partnership with SME Industries
SANDY, UT (February 18, 2026) – Miller Sports + Entertainment (MSE) announced today a new legacy partnership with SME Industries, Inc. (SME) across the platform, including Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, Salt Lake Bees and Megaplex. Together, the organizations will focus on community-driven experiences and initiatives fueled by the
$26 million entertainment destination opens near UT-WY border
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$26 million entertainment destination opens near UT-WY border
After a successful ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 14, the Utah-Wyoming border is officially home to Horse Palace Gateway, a new entertainment destination off of Interstate-80.
Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says
The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.
Bolanga's 18 lead Utah Tech over Cal Baptist 70-65
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) Noah Bolanga scored 18 points as Utah Tech beat Cal Baptist 70-65 on Saturday night to snap the Lancers’ nine-game win streak.
Utah State takes down Memphis 99-75
LOGAN, Utah (AP) Michael Collins Jr. had 24 points and Mason Falslev scored 20 in Utah State's 99-75 win over Memphis on Saturday night to extend its win streak to seven games.
Roundup: Weber State football, basketball schedules affected by realignment
Future schedules for Weber State’s football and basketball teams have been affected by recent college sports realignment. And, speaking of realignment and schedules, Utah State released its first Pac-12 Conference football schedule as it joins with several outgoing Mountain West teams to form a new home in the fall of 2026. Changes likely for 1 […]
Trump nominee stalls after GOP senator challenges him on remarks about Jews and Israel
Sen. John Curtis of Utah said he opposes Jeremy Carl for a State Department post in part because of his "anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about the Jewish people."
This state tried to overhaul math instruction. It didn’t go as planned
Utah tried to infuse data science into its math standards. That effort got caught up in a broader debate about rigor and what math high schoolers need.
2026 Pac-12 football schedule revealed, including Week 13 flex
Eight schools -- Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State and Washington State -- comprise the rebuilt Pac-12
How Utah’s fear-driven politics is reshaping courts and elections
Commentary: Utah’s recent moves to expand courts and restrict elections follow a pattern of using fear as a way to secure power.
How to watch or listen to Iowa State at BYU
Who: Iowa State (19-5, 7-5 Big 12) at BYU (16-8, 5-7 Big 12) Where: Marriott Center – Provo, Utah When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 8 p.m. Watch: ESPN+ (PxP: Spencer Linton, Analyst: Kristen Kozlowski, Sideline: Aleigha McDonough) Listen: Cyclone Radio Network (PxP: Noah Wolf, Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson)
Utah police investigate whether assault on Maxwell Frost should be prosecuted as a hate crime
Multiple accounts show Christopher Young called Frost and a woman with him 'the kind we are going to deport.'
Utah Gov. Cox blames media after Trump calls Team USA athlete ‘loser’ for political comments
Utah Gov. Cox blamed journalists when asked about President Trump calling a Team USA athlete a “loser” for their criticism of the United States government.
Utah governor chides Winter Olympics media: 'Hate the questions you ask athletes'
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox chided reporters at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb. 10 for asking US athletes about political division in the United States.
As measles outbreak rages, public health expert says making vaccines optional 'boggles the mind'
More than 920 people are now infected with measles in South Carolina as the outbreak there grows, and smaller outbreaks hit Florida, Arizona and Utah.
USU Physicist Joins Utah Celebration of International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Maria Rodriguez was among six university and industry panelists selected for the Clark Planetarium's Feb. 6 event in Salt Lake Cit.
A century of hair shows how lead exposure collapsed
For decades, Americans were surrounded by lead from car exhaust, factories, paint, and even drinking water, often without realizing the damage it caused. By analyzing hair samples preserved across generations, scientists uncovered a striking record of how exposure soared before environmental rules and then collapsed after leaded gasoline and other sources were phased out.
New $26M gaming and entertainment venue planned just over Utah border
EVANSTON, Wyo. — A $26 million gaming and entertainment destination is set to open just beyond the Utah border in Wyoming, offering Wasatch Front residents an option closer than Mesquite
Multidimensional Constructions of Target Groups and Their Political Implications: The Case of Immigrant (Il)Legality -
Multidimensional Constructions of Target Groups and Their Political Implications: The Case of Immigrant (Il)Legality By Kirill Zhirkov, University of Virginia, and Lauren Van De Hey, Utah State University Social construction theory postulates that policy outcomes [...]
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham raves about incoming Utah transfers
Michigan football coach Kyle Whittingham discusses the impact of key transfers from Utah.
AI doctors are coming. Should FDA make sure they're safe?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A closer look at Doctronic's 'AI doctor' experiment in Utah, HHS' AI use cases, and more.
Hair samples reveal the benefits of lead regulation
Before the EPA, Utah saw 100 times more lead exposure.
The Green River flows ‘uphill.’ Geologists think they finally know why.
The Colorado River tributary in northeastern Utah has baffled geologists for 150 years.
After Sowing Distrust in Fluoridated Water, Kennedy and Skeptics Turn to Obstructing Other Fluoride Sources
Florida and Utah have banned fluoridation, with multiple other states looking to do the same. Critics of fluoride in drinking water point to supplements as an alternative, but many are creating barriers to these very products.
Stars top Mammoth 3-2 for 4th straight win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston each scored a power-play goal in the first period to lead the Dallas Stars over the Utah Mammoth 3-2 on Saturday night.
Oklahoma State, Utah look inward for more respectable defense
Both Oklahoma State and Utah have had a full week to consider what they need to improve to save their seasons.
These Utah businesses will close — or donate from their sales — Friday to protest Minnesota immigration crackdown
One Salt Lake City bookstore will be closed Friday, but will reopen in the evening so people can gather to write letters or make safety kits. Another will stay open and donate a portion of its sales to a west-side school.
Hurricanes complete remarkable comeback—Stun Utah 5-4
The Hurricanes send off the Whalers jerseys this season with a bang.
Mammoth’s point streak ends at 9, despite close game
The Utah Mammoth battled until the end, but Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was unbeatable.
‘The world is hurting right now’: politics and protest hit the Sundance film festival
A conflicted mood has lingered over Utah’s long-running film festival with premieres and parties continuing but stars speaking out against government cruelty
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Sundance Institute Name Winners of Science-In-Film Initiative’s Feature Film Prize and Artist Grants
L–R: Jonathan Cuchacovich, Sonia Kennebeck, Alan Fischer, Daeil Kim, Andrew Stanton, Colby Day, Tetiana Anderson 2026 Sundance Film Festival Awards Juried Sloan Feature Film Prize to In The Blink of An Eye by Director Andrew Stanton and Grants Three Screenwriting Fellowships PARK CITY, UTAH, JANUARY 26, 2026 — Today at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival,
Utah celebrates expanding role as national entertainment hub after milestone year in film
Utah Film Industry celebrates milestone year as Sundance prepares to relocate
Finding Freshwater in Great Salt Lake
Reed-covered mounds exposed by declining water levels reveal an unexpected network of freshwater springs that feed directly into the lake basin.
Ranked Red Rocks spoil home opener for Iowa State
Iowa State’s gymnastics team fell to No. 12 Utah Sunday in their home opener for the season. The Red Rocks won the meet with a score of 195.725-192.300. The meet was broadcast to a national audience on ESPN, the first ever meet to originate from Hilton Coliseum on the network. The loss put the Cyclones […]
Xochitl Gomez Keeps It Chic and Cozy at Sundance, Plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and More
Xochitl Gomez keeps it chic and cozy at Sundance, plus Rob Lowe, Channing Tatum and more. From New York City to Park City, Utah, and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost assaulted at Sundance Film Festival event, police say
A man was arrested early Saturday morning after punching Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost in the face at a Sundance Film Festival event, local police in Utah said.
Natalie Portman, Seth Rogen debut new movies at Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival hosted the world premieres of two comedies on Saturday. Olivia Wilde's “The Invite” debuted at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah. It marks her third
Collins' 20 lead Utah State past Colorado State 65-61
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) MJ Collins Jr. scored 20 points as Utah State beat Colorado State 65-61 on Friday.
The Science That Saved Briar’s Life
The two-year-old's medical care was transformed by research that connected her epilepsy to heart conditions—catching a two-minute pause in her heartbeat and leading to a lifesaving pacemaker surgery.
This Democratic Socialist running for Congress wants to abolish ICE and help Utah workers
Luis Villarreal, a self-described Democratic Socialist and son of immigrants, brings the field of Democrats running for Congress to seven.
Why Utahns are losing trust in the health care system — even when they have insurance
A recent survey shows most Utahns generally trust their health care providers, but less than half believe health care costs are transparent and fair.
ACOG Holding Ground on Maternal Health
Join experts, ob-gyn community members, and partners on January 23 at 1 p.m. ET for ACOG’s 2026 Maternal Health Awareness Day live webinar, Holding Ground on Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, PhD, MPH, and guest speaker Keith Reisinger-Kindle, DO, MPH, MS, FACOG.
What to expect when BYU, Utah meet again Saturday
Big 12 teams have deployed a variety strategies to slow down superstar AJ Dybantsa. What will the Utes throw at him in the Marriott Center?
Gibbs-Lawhorn scores 21, UNLV downs Utah State 86-76
LOGAN, Utah (AP) Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 21 points as UNLV beat Utah State 86-76 on Tuesday night.
Scientists Discover a Hidden RNA “Aging Clock” in Human Sperm
The molecular contents of sperm go through similar shifts over time in both mice and humans, which may lead to a rapid, dramatic shift at mid-life.
USU Extension Urges Mental Health Awareness This Winter
With winter finally settling in across Utah, the HEART Initiative encourages Utahns to prepare for more than just cold weather.
Thompson scores 23 points as Mavericks beat the Jazz
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win over Utah.
Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to healthcare in Utah
Officials addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape, and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.
RSV vaccination push made a huge difference for Utah's kids, Intermountain Health says
Doctors at Intermountain Health are seeing a big difference in infant hospitalizations for RSV after pushing for Utahns to get vaccines in the last two years since they were approved in 2023.
How much do you pay for health insurance? The Tribune wants to know.
From Medicaid to employer-sponsored health insurance, more than 92% of Utahns have some sort of coverage. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear from you about your health insurance.
No. 23 Utah State, Nevada clash amid strong MWC starts
No. 23 Utah State will put its undefeated Mountain West record on the line Wednesday night when it faces Nevada in Logan, Utah.
Voices: A new rural health care grant isn’t enough. Utah’s children deserve better.
“Accepting deep Medicaid cuts while celebrating a limited rural grant sends the wrong message and puts families at risk,” writes Moe Hickey, Executive Director of Voices for Utah Children, in an op-ed.
Utah gymnastics faces off against the country’s best this weekend
Utah’s gymnastics team opened its season last Friday with a win over Minnesota and Iowa at home. The meet had bright spots and areas for improvement the No. 3 Red Rocks will need to overcome as they compete against three of the best teams in the country in Oklahoma, LSU and UCLA this Saturday. The Sprouts Quad meet will feature two sessions at the Maverik Center, with Utah’s grouping starting at 2 p.m. and Cal, Kentucky, Michigan and Michigan State competing at 6 p.m.
Alex Baker Serves as Sought-After Thought Leader for Utah College Sports
Spencer Fane attorney Alex Baker recently published an article, Utes Incorporated: The Legal Engineering Behind a $500M Windfall, that has made him a
2025-26 Mountain West Bracketology: January 9
Happy Friday, everyone! As we continue forward with the Mountain West men’s basketball season, we will be updating the conference’s bracketology outlook as we approach the big dance in March! Let’s dive into this week’s update! At Large Candidates: Utah State: NET: 16 KenPom: 26 Lunardi: No. 7 seed Bracket Matrix (out of 58 brackets; Jan. 7): […]
Intermountain Health Names Longtime Healthcare Leader Eric Liston as President of Intermountain’s Canyons Region
Longtime healthcare leader, Eric Liston, has been selected as regional president for Intermountain Health’s Canyons Region, which includes all Intermountain hospitals, clinics, and community programs from Central Utah north into Idaho.Liston previously served as vice president and chief clinical shared services officer for Intermountain Health...
Voices: Amid significant threats, Utah will prioritize public health funding, evidence-based programs and the workforce that protects us all
“In 2026, public health is neither retreating nor standing still,” write Caitlyn Jasumback and Morgan Hadden in an op-ed. “It is adapting to a challenging landscape while continuing work that directly affects the lives of Utahns.”
Fake business reviews prompt warning from Federal Trade Commission
When it comes to online reviews, the Federal Trade Commission is warning business owners about fake reviews and how to manage them.Utah is known to have a stron
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to overtime win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an overtime win over the Utah Jazz.
Hidden in storage, a University of Utah research associate happened upon the only known copy of this ‘revolutionary’ software
It took careful work to recover the UNIX V4 operating system from the 9-track magnetic tape. The software is foundational for most devices used today, including iPhones.
Utah State beats Air Force 99-62
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Michael Collins Jr. scored 20 points as Utah State beat Air Force 99-62 on Tuesday.
Another Democrat — this one the son of Somali immigrants — is running for Utah’s new left-leaning congressional seat
Liban Mohamed joined a crowded field of candidates vying for a Democratic-leaning district in Utah's new congressional maps. Mohamed, who is the son of Somali immigrants, is young, Black and Muslim, and says he can bring new voices to the political process.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Scientists Find a Never-Before-Seen Animal Living in the Great Salt Lake
Utah biologists have characterized D. woaabi, the first of two nematode species recently discovered in the lake’s microbialites.
HUSKERS vs Utah Pre-Game Vibes: Vegas, Baby…Vegas
It’s game day for the final time in the 2025 season, so let’s rock it together one last football afternoon!
Utah to get $195 million to improve rural health care, innovate
Critics say the grant doesn’t make up for Medicaid cuts, but they welcome the money and the focus on innovation
Former Congressman Rob Bishop poised to return to the Utah House, where his political career began
Former Congressman Rob Bishop is looking to return to the Utah House, where his political career began more than 50 years ago.
Full-length Replay: Big Ten Men's: Utah at Washington
The Utes and Huskies meet in Seattle. Don McHenry leads Utah against Washington's Hannes Steinbach.
Utah Valley earns 73-66 victory against Cal Baptist
OREM, Utah (AP) Jackson Holcombe's 25 points helped Utah Valley defeat Cal Baptist 73-66 on Monday to extend its win streak to six games.
Now proving pesky for contenders, Jazz prepare to host Celtics
Utah is quickly becoming a problem NBA playoff contenders can't solve.
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
Here's how a pair of Utah state senators are using podcasts to interact with the public.
Utah travels to Washington to face old Pac-12 foe
Utah featured three 20-point scorers in its most recent contest and hopes to keep the offensive output at a high level when it takes on Washington in Seattle in a battle of former Pac-12 rivals on Monday night.
Michigan targets Kyle Whittingham: Ex-Utah coach emerges as Wolverines' top candidate
Whittingham stepped down from the Utah job this month after 21 seasons
Michigan reportedly zeroing in coaching search on Utah's Kyle Whittingham
Latter-day Saint Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized due to 'ongoing health complications'
Jeffrey R. Holland, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been hospitalized for treatment of "ongoing health complications,"