Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says

The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.

Ruby Franke sentenced to prison in child abuse case

Ruby Franke was sentenced on Tuesday after she and her business partner admitted to physically and emotionally abusing Franke’s children. 

Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause

A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.

FBI: Delta passenger restrained midflight for spitting, harassing travelers and crew

Darnel Silver Collins, a dual citizen of the Netherlands and the U.S., is facing federal charges for disruptive behavior and assault during a Delta flight from Amsterdam to Salt Lake City.

Utah eyes NHL team after Jazz owner puts in request to initiate expansion

An NHL team could be heading to Utah after the Smith Entertainment Group, the owners of the NBA’s Utah Jazz, put in a request for an expansion process to the league.

Man found dead at Salt Lake City International Airport after climbing into plane engine

A 30-year-old man died at Salt Lake City International Airport after he accessed the airport’s deicing pad and crawled into an aircraft engine, authorities said Tuesday.

Teenage foreign exchange student 'forcefully' abducted in Utah: police

Utah police began searching for the 17-year-old foreign exchange student from China when his parents contacted the local high school.

These small towns and cities are ranked the safest in America, study shows

While these tight-knit communities offer appeal and lifestyle alternatives, a new study examines how safe these towns are for residents.

Utah mommy blogger Ruby Franke pleads guilty to 4 counts of aggravated child abuse

Ruby Franke stood shackled in gray and white jail clothing as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath before pleading guilty to each of her first three charges. On the fourth, she fought back some emotion.

Thanksgiving miracle: Family searches for 'angel' nurse who rescued children after horrific car crash

A Utah family is on a quest to find a mysterious nurse who acted as an "angel" after a Thanksgiving car crash. Kassidy Renzello and her family were involved in a collision when a stranger, claiming to be a nurse, appeared to help.

M. Russell Ballard, prominent Mormon leader, dies at 95

One of the highest ranking leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, M. Russell Ballard, has died. He was 95.

Missing Utah man's body found in Puerto Rico amid dangerous beach conditions

The body of Ben Kerbs, a 52-year-old Utah man who went missing, was discovered on a Puerto Rican beach, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard.

See it: Utah town cracks down on pole-dancing skeleton display

Halloween decorations at a home in Utah have the community split. Some are calling it inappropriate, while others are donating their own decorations to the cause.

Utah sues TikTok, claiming platform harms kids, downplays China ties

Most U.S. states already prohibit the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, and Montana has issued a statewide ban that's being challenged in court.