Man dies after being hit by car in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — A man died from his injuries after being hit by a car Friday morning in Salt Lake City. Jesse Marchant, 65, was in a crosswalk near 1950 W. 500 South when he was hit, said Salt Lake police detective Greg Lovell. A man was in...

Utah Legislature will convene in special session to discuss redistricting and other issues

Immediately after a legislative panel is scheduled to vote on new congressional maps, the Utah Legislature will convene on Monday for a special session called by Gov. Spencer Cox with a 13-item agenda, including selecting new congressional...

Noncitizen Utah Woman Accused of Torturing Baby Girl With Hot Steam, Reportedly ‘Wished’ She Had a Boy

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A 36-year-old woman out of Salt Lake City was arrested in late September after authorities say she brought her 4-month-old daughter to an area hospital with severe burns, with medical staff finding evidence of ongoing physical...

New Pill Lowers Stubborn Blood Pressure and May Slow Kidney Disease

A novel treatment called baxdrostat shows early promise in lowering blood pressure and easing kidney strain in patients with chronic kidney disease. Credit: Shutterstock A new drug lowered blood pressure and improved kidney health markers in...

Breaking stigma: Southern Utah advocates push for early detection of breast cancer

As October paints the red rocks of St. George with pink ribbons and heartfelt stories, our community once again steps forward to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to uplift survivors, remember loved ones and champion early detection....

Utah immigration attorneys blast federal moves to target certain immigrant teens for deportation

SALT LAKE CITY — Federal immigration authorities have apparently launched an initiative targeting unaccompanied minors in the country illegally, which has prompted backlash from some immigration attorneys and advocates in Utah. "I think this is...

Bill Gates: I’m Still Optimistic About Global Health

This article originally appeared on Time.com and was republished from the Gates Foundation Website] One of humanity’s most stunning achievements is something most people don’t even realize happened. In 2000, more than 10 million children died...

Utah Valley Living: 3 events to check out this week (Oct. 4-12)

1 / 3 Ivy Drumm, 10, walks toward the supposedly haunted schoolhouse on Oct. 17, 2015, at Camp Floyd in Fairfield. Participants were encouraged to bring their own flashlights, camera cables, film, digital and infrared cameras to find paranormal...

Utah kids are at higher risk of intellectual disabilities when grandma lived near polluting businesses, new study finds

As Utah families welcomed children in the 1970s and ’80s, many were living just miles from smelters, refineries, mines and manufacturing plants — which were quietly releasing toxins into the air. Today, the grandchildren of those families are more...

How a Utah-born Division I athlete turned a childhood idea into a published book

While taking a standardized test at school when he was 10 years old, Osawese Agbonkonkon came across a question prompt that asked him to write his own story. That one question would give Agbonkonkon the writing bug. “I went home right after that...

8 Best Fall Trips for Women Over 50: From Wellness Escapes to History-Filled Adventures

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, many of us start dreaming of that perfect autumn getaway. In fact, a recent study found that 62% of adults over 50 are planning a leisure trip in the coming year. Whether you’re chasing golden sunshine,...

Psilocybin-assisted group therapy may help reduce depression and burnout among healthcare workers

A new clinical trial suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, combined with mindfulness training, may offer short-term relief from depression and burnout for frontline healthcare workers. Published in PLOS Medicine, the study found that...

Man critically injured after being hit by car in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car Friday morning in Salt Lake City. He was in a crosswalk near 1950 W. 500 South when he was hit, said Salt Lake police detective Greg Lovell. A man was in critical condition...

Northern Utah Living: Places to go, things to do (Oct. 4-12)

Here is a look at many of the events going on in Northern Utah and beyond in the next week: Central Ogden Oct. 4 Fall Market Ogden, Historic 25th Street, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. (farmersmarketogden.com) Purple Paw Parade, Municipal Garden Park, 9 a.m.-noon...

Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Oct. 4

“Press Start” concert — The American Fork Symphony presents “Press Start: An Epic Journey through the Soundtracks of Gaming’s Greatest Worlds” at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct 6, at the American Fork Junior High Auditorium. A chorus will join the symphony...

Inside Voices: Utah faces a looming storm of health-care woes

Welcome to Inside Voices, a weekly newsletter that features a collection of ideas, perspectives and solutions from across Utah — without any of the vitriol or yelling that’s become all too common on other platforms. Subscribe here. Two health-care...

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson's defense could cost Utah taxpayers 'eight figures': Experts

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani told Fox News Digital that alleged Charlie Kirk assassin's defense could cost Utah taxpayers over $10 million. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utah taxpayers are on the hook for Charlie Kirk's...

Utah Football: First Bye Week Report Card

SALT LAKE CITY—As Utah football enjoys its first bye week, the Utes have a moment to pause, evaluate, and make adjustments for the next phase of the schedule. In reality, this is the opportunity for the program to rest and recoup after the first...

Utah boy transforms into superhero for a day thanks to Make-A-Wish

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Nine-year-old Carter from Utah got the wish of a lifetime: suiting up as a superhero and saving the day. Carter, who lives with a rare disease and faces many health challenges, dreamed of becoming a superhero. With the help...

New report reveals startling health hazard that impacts humans from womb to grave: 'A direct assault on health'

A new report reveals a harsh reality about the effects of dirty energy sources on our health, and these effects start before we're even born. What's happening? The paper, Cradle to Grave: The Health Toll of Fossil Fuels and the Imperative for a...