Eastern Leaders Academy Explores Government at Utah State Capitol
Two-day experience offered participants a close-up look at the legislative process and opportunities to meet key state leaders.
Husband-Wife Team Creates Immersive 'Himitsu Station' Attraction in Salt Lake City
RNC Warns Utahns About Signature Gathering Firm in Prop 4 Repeal Fight
Weather
Salt Lake City Sees Unseasonably Warm Weather
Temperatures expected to reach 60°F on a typically cold February day.

Earthquake Felt in Northern Utah Friday Evening
The 3.6 magnitude quake was centered northwest of Magna.
Salt Lake City Sees Moderate Air Quality
Weather forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah on February 14, 2026 at 1:13 AM UTC
Politics
Two New Congressional Candidates Emerge in Utah
Riley Owen and Kent Udell launch bids for Utah's 1st and 3rd districts ahead of 2026 midterms

Utah Lawmakers Reject Bill Banning Public Funds for Gender-Affirming Care
The proposed legislation would have prohibited government entities from covering transgender employees' insurance for hormones or gender-affirming surgeries.
Utah GOP Aims to Repeal Independent Redistricting Commission
Republicans submit over 200,000 signatures to put measure on November ballot
Crime
Utah Dad Charged with Waterboarding Teen Daughter Over Messy Room
David Nephi Johnson, chairman of the Wasatch County Republican Party, allegedly abused his children for years

BYU Football Player Parker Kingston Released on $10K Bail, $100K Bond in Rape Case
Kingston must wear GPS ankle monitor and cannot use social media while case is pending
BYU Star Wide Receiver Charged with Felony Rape No Longer a Student
Parker Kingston, 21, arrested after a year-long investigation into alleged assault of 20-year-old woman last February
Lifestyle
Historian Shares Insights from Writing President Holland's Biography
Church historian Matt Grow discusses the challenge of capturing the life of Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland.

Church of Jesus Christ's Newest Apostle Reflects on Role to Testify of Christ
Elder Clark G. Gilbert shares his thoughts on being called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Other Side Village Expands Tiny Home Community to Ease Homelessness
The community-run development in Salt Lake City focuses on holistic rehabilitation through self-governance and social enterprises.
Sports
Eagles Use Late Comeback to Defeat Spartans for Season Sweep
Utah State Eastern men's basketball team rallies to beat Colorado Northwestern Community College

Skylie Barker's 35 points lead Eagles in win over Spartans
USU Eastern women's basketball team dominates Colorado Northwestern Community College
Utah Utes Struggle With Maturity in Big 12 Play
Team looks to rebound from close loss at Cincinnati as they head to West Virginia