Investors eye water rights amid drought
As the Western megadrought continues, investors have been buying up land to secure the water rights that go along with them. Ben Tracy takes a look.
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Utah becomes first state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023
"Trans kids are kids — they deserve to grow up without constant political attacks on their lives and health care," wrote the ACLU's Utah chapter on Twitter.
Sundance Film Festival 2023 highlights: Part 2
As the festival returns to Park City, Utah, you can also attend virtually via online screenings of new films.
Sundance Film Festival returns in-person
For the first time since 2020, the Sundance Film Festival is being held in-person in Park City, Utah, beginning this weekend. John Nein, director of strategic initiatives for the festival, spoke to CBS News about what it's like being back in-person.
Sundance Film Festival 2023: Opening highlights
While the festival returns to in-person screenings in Park City, Utah, you can also attend virtually via online screenings of world premiere documentaries and narrative films. Here are some of the early highlights.
Police investigated Utah man for abuse before murder-suicide
The family's eldest daughter in 2020 detailed multiple assaults to authorities, including one where she said she was choked by her father.
Classified records are "so obvious"
Rep. Chris Stewart, a Republican from Utah who sits on the House Intelligence Committee, said President Biden had to know he had classified documents, and discussed controversial new GOP Rep. George Santos of New York.
Polygamous leader accused of taking over 20 wives pleads not guilty
Sam Bateman allegedly orchestrated sexual acts involving minors and gave wives as gifts to his male followers.
Tornadoes touch down in the South as severe weather sweeps U.S.
Tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana caused injuries and damage and left at least two people missing.
3 of polygamous "prophet" leader's 20 wives charged with kidnapping
Samuel Bateman had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors, and punished followers who did not treat him as a prophet, federal court documents show.
FBI: Polygamous leader had 20 wives, punished disobedient followers
The affidavit details explicit sexual acts that Samuel Bateman and his followers engaged in to fulfill "Godly duties."
Trial begins over death of woman beheaded by gate in Utah national park
After requesting that the family leave the courtroom, the attorney recounted the moment Michaud realized his wife had been killed.
Woman found dead, husband rescued in Zion National Park
Her husband reported that the couple suffered hypothermia while on a 16-mile hiking trip through the Narrows.
The effervescent history of soda
"Dirty soda" – soda, sparkling water, or energy drinks with added flavorings – is a popular new take, with roots in Utah, on an old recipe that started as a pharmacy staple. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti looks at the history, and future, of the soda fountain.
Mormon church says it will support same-sex marriage law
The church said in a statement that it would still continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God's commandments.
In the 5 states without lotteries, a case of Powerball fever
Giant lottery jackpot has people flooding across state lines to buy tickets for the $1.5 billion drawing.
Gabby Petito's parents sue Moab City police over her death
Attorneys say that one officer of the Moab Police Department has a history of domestic violence that made him "fundamentally biased" and led him to "ignoring evidence that Gabby was the victim."
Chicken sold at Costco recalled because it may contain plastic
About 148,000 pounds of Foster Farms chicken patties were shipped to the retailer's distribution centers in five states.
Nature: Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park
We leave you this Sunday surrounded by the red rocks of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Videographer: Brad Markel.
In Utah Senate race, Lee acknowledges McMullin poses threat to reelection
Lee recently sent out fundraising emails with the subject line: "I'm losing."
Pilot survives F-35 fighter jet crash at Air Force base in Utah
The pilot was able to safely eject the fighter jet. The crash also sparked a small brush fire.
Sen. Mike Lee insists in Utah debate he's not always loyal to Trump
In an unusual twist in the race for Senate in reliably red Utah, incumbent Mike Lee is trying to ward off charges from independent Evan McMullin that he's backed Trump too much.
Key midterm debates happening tonight
U.S. Senate and gubernatorial candidates in Ohio, Georgia and Utah are set to face off in debates Monday night. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with a look at the hot-button issues the candidates could address.
University of Oregon apologizes for "offensive" chant during BYU game
The University of Oregon issued an apology, saying the chant went against "everything the university stands for."
Polygamous group leader charged after girls found in enclosed trailer
The state child welfare agency has removed children from Bateman's home where the FBI had recently served a search warrant, prosecutors say,
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