Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of raping Utah woman in 2023

Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff has been accused of raping a woman at his Utah residence in November 2023. In a civil lawsuit filed this week in state court in Salt Lake County, a woman identified in documents as Jane Doe alleges that Retzlaff “ …

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Motorcycle fatalities up almost 80% on Utah roads

SALT LAKE CITY — Motorcycle accidents and subsequent fatalities are higher this year compared to the same time last year, according to the Utah Highway Safety Office. “We’ve been looking at 2025 crash rates and numbers, and we’ve seen a couple of alarming …

Weather forecast shows Utah is in for above-average temperatures this summer

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will experience higher-than-normal temperatures from June to August, according to recent outlooks from the National Weather Service. However, it might also have a strong monsoon season. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson said this follows …

June 7 is Free Fishing Day in Utah

Saturday, June 7, is Free Fishing Day, when anyone can fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. It will be an ideal day for beginning anglers to give fishing a try, as well as for …

Stepmother of Gavin Peterson transferred to Utah State prison to serve 15 years to life

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The stepmother of Gavin Peterson — the 12-year-old boy who suffered five years of severe abuse that led to his death — was transported from the Weber County Jail to the Utah State Correctional Facility Wednesday, May 21, after she …

Southern Utah man faces federal charge accusing him of damaging ICE vehicle

ST. GEORGE — A southern Utah man is facing federal charges accusing him of damaging a Department of Homeland Security vehicle while wearing only a mask, goggles and his underwear. Ryan Michael Gaines, 32, of Santa Clara, was charged in federal court with …

Utah Department of Transportation’s ‘scrappy’ social media team wins national award

Aimee Colton (left), UDOT social media manager, and Elizabeth McMillan, UDOT director of communications, pose for a selfie while holding the Golden Post Award for 2025 best social media team during the Government Social Media conference in Orlando, Florida …

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Changes to the College Football Playoff and the future of the sport

SALT LAKE CITY — College football is evolving at a rapid pace, and already there's been too much to follow. Host Josh Furlong jumps into the weeds to explain the recent news about the College Football Playoff structure and what the next steps are. He …

Utah Tech University's polytechnic mission sets students up for success

As a comprehensive polytechnic university, Utah Tech offers a wide range of academic programs across all disciplines – humanities, arts, education, health sciences, business, and STEM – with a focus on hands-on learning. The newly-appointed president, …