Utah News

Aggregated Utah News Articles

• Utah transfer Moa follows Whittingham, picks U-M
  
  Former Utah signee Salesi Moa, ESPN's No. 6 wide receiver in the 2026 class, will sign with Michigan, following new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham.
  Eli Lederman.  ESPN.  Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:39:34 EST.
• Charlie Kirk's accused killer asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
  
  Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in Kirk's Sept.10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem.
  CBS News.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:07:22 -0500.
• Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
  
  The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
  CBS News.  Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:20:00 -0500.
• Outrage over billionaire's plan to build enormous brown 'industrial' mansion inspired by MINES in ritzy Utah city
  
  The 11,000-square-foot home with an outdoor pool and terrace that would sit atop Park City has sparked multiple lawsuits.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:14:54 GMT.
• University of Utah student charged with making gun gestures, threatening to shoot conservative debaters
  
  A University of Utah student allegedly threatened to shoot conservative speakers "in the neck" during a debate on campus, leading to his arrest.
  Fox News.  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:01:43 -0500.
• IPI & Partners Progress to Jointly Develop Lithium Project in Utah
  
  Intrepid Potash reports successful tests turning byproduct brine into battery-grade lithium carbonate at its Utah facility, advancing a joint lithium project.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:55:00 GMT.
• Tyler Robinson prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting texts show confusion, not bias, to rebut conflict claim
  
  Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson seeks to disqualify prosecutor whose child witnessed the fatal shooting at Utah Valley University campus.
  Fox News.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:25:29 -0500.
• Jordan Chiles, No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU Headline Must-Watch Sprouts Collegiate Quad
  
  Saturday's Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad brings together eight top ranked teams, with No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 2 LSU, No. 4 UCLA and No. 5 Utah headlining the nationally televised gymnastics showdown.
  By Caroline Price, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:27:23 -0500.
• 2 Killed in Shooting Outside Mormon Church in Salt Lake City
  
  The shooting did not appear to be a targeted attack against the church and seemed to stem from an altercation in its parking lot, the police said.
  John Yoon and Benjamin Wood.  New York Times.  Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:09:08 +0000.
• 2 dead, 6 wounded after shooting outside Salt Lake City funeral
  
  Police in Salt Lake City said two people are dead and six others wounded after a shooting outside a funeral Wednesday evening.
  ABC News.  Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:07:20 -0500.
• Mammoth to host '27 Winter Classic on Utes' field
  
  The Mammoth will make their first appearance in an outdoor game in 2027, when they host the Avalanche in the Winter Classic at University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.
  Emily Kaplan.  ESPN.  Wed, 7 Jan 2026 19:23:58 EST.
• 'Enjoy every second of it': Father-daughter duo calls bowl game
  
  University of Nebraska student Arden Louchheim and her father, David Locke, a Utah Jazz announcer, teamed up to call the Las Vegas Bowl, marking a special moment for the broadcasting family.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:22:00 GMT.

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