People are brining their Thanksgiving turkeys in this popular park — and officials have had enough

People are brining their Thanksgiving turkeys in this popular park — and officials have had enough

What a bunch of bird brains. Everybody wants their Thanksgiving turkey to stand out, but home chefs in one state are flying a little over the nest by trying to brine tomorrow’s dinner at a public saltwater beach, officials say. Famed for its salinity levels ranging from two to nine times higher than the ocean, … Read more

Top ZIP codes for Halloween trick-or-treating in America: Did your town make the list?

Top ZIP codes for Halloween trick-or-treating in America: Did your town make the list?

With spooky season here, many families are getting into the Halloween spirit by decking out their homes, buying candy in bulk and gearing up for trick-or-treating. Instacart has revealed a list of the top destinations in the U.S. that are the “Halloweeniest” in its “America’s Haunts” report.  The grocery delivery and pick-up service company created … Read more

‘Utah curls’ trend makes $1.5K extensions look low-effort: ‘Like having Rapunzel hair’

‘Utah curls’ trend makes .5K extensions look low-effort: ‘Like having Rapunzel hair’

The biggest takeaway from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” wasn’t the gripping scandals or reality television drama — apparently, it was their fake hair. After the successful Hulu premiere last month, their a-little-too expertly balayaged and blown-out manes became known as “Utah curls,” named for the origin of the #MomTok troupe. “We love our … Read more

NYC neighborhood ranked one of the nicest places in the US behind this spot

NYC neighborhood ranked one of the nicest places in the US behind this spot

Runner up? Fughedaboutit! A ritzy area of Brooklyn was named as one of America’s nicest places, according to Reader’s Digest, but fell short of the Mormon territory winner Provo, Utah. Judges, which included the likes of Al Roker, crowned the Salt Lake City area spot over the gorgeous Fort Greene for a strong sense of … Read more

I lost 150 pounds on my own — these are my 4 weight loss secrets

I lost 150 pounds on my own — these are my 4 weight loss secrets

No matter how you slice it, Jose Matos’s diet was a mess. The father of two often gravitated to salty, frozen and processed foods, typically eating three burgers, large fries and a giant soda for one meal. Pizza rolls were his “biggest downfall” — he could polish off a bag in one sitting. He estimated … Read more

‘I’m such a brat’: Woman sobs after admitting she ordered boyfriend to cancel wedding proposal because she was ‘sad’

‘I’m such a brat’: Woman sobs after admitting she ordered boyfriend to cancel wedding proposal because she was ‘sad’

She said “I don’t” — but he had other plans. A woman whose ruined wedding proposal went viral admits she’s a “brat” for the way she behaved, after things didn’t go her way. Rebecca Gordon confessed on social media that she “cried for like an hour” and was “sad” after her dream of the perfect moment … Read more

Bride blasted over $10 fee to attend her wedding — and you had to bring your own chair: ‘Rather go to a wedding at McDonald’s’

Bride blasted over  fee to attend her wedding — and you had to bring your own chair: ‘Rather go to a wedding at McDonald’s’

She can kick rocks. A creative Utah bride wanted to get hitched in a scenic canyon near her home — but what was meant to be an affordable and memorable wedding day wound up causing a rift between her and her guests. Sharing on a popular Reddit etiquette forum, the then 23-year-old user Double_Ad6415 explained … Read more

I had nine miscarriages by 21 years old — and now I’m pregnant for the 13th time

I had nine miscarriages by 21 years old — and now I’m pregnant for the 13th time

A mom has told how she coped despite suffering nine miscarriages by the age of 21 — and is now pregnant for the 13th time. Shaycie Jane, 21, got pregnant aged just 14 after the first time she had sex — but it was her first miscarriage after she lost the baby at six weeks. … Read more

This is the best state in America —and you’ll never guess why

This is the best state in America —and you’ll never guess why

If you’re looking for a great place to live, you might want to check out Utah. For the second year in a row, Utah was named the best state in the nation, according to the 2024 rankings from U.S. News & World Report. It ranked second in America for education, third for its economy and infrastructure, and sixth for … Read more

Kevin Bacon returns to ‘Footloose’ high school for film’s 40th anniversary after student campaign

Kevin Bacon returns to ‘Footloose’ high school for film’s 40th anniversary after student campaign

PAYSON, Utah — Actor Kevin Bacon on Saturday returned to the Utah high school where the cult classic movie “Footloose” was filmed more than 40 years. Bacon danced his way to a stage on a Payson High School athletic field Saturday to greet students before what likely was the final prom held at the school, … Read more

YoungBoy Never Broke Again arrested in Utah on drug and weapon charges

YoungBoy Never Broke Again arrested in Utah on drug and weapon charges

YoungBoy Never Broke Again — previously known as NBA YoungBoy — has been arrested in Utah for drug, weapon, and other charges after allegedly violating his house arrest. Multiple agencies, including Homeland Security and the FBI, executed a search warrant Tuesday morning on the rapper’s home, a spokesperson for the Cache County Sheriff’s Office told The … Read more

I’m an ex-Mormon — here’s why members of my former church look alike

I’m an ex-Mormon — here’s why members of my former church look alike

An ex-Mormon-turned-YouTuber is sharing why so many members of her former church look alike. Alyssa Grenfell, 31, left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah to start a new life in New York City in 2017. Since then, she has been detailing the church’s inner workings on YouTube — including the rules … Read more

Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places

Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places

A travel expert and blogger who has wandered around the world multiple times revealed his list of his favorite and least favorite states. When Lee Abbamonte claims to be well-traveled, he means it, as the 45-year-old has been to every UN-recognized country, both the North and South Poles. Abbamonte’s obsession with travel began after the … Read more

Why Utah’s ritziest ski resorts are about to get even ritzier

Why Utah’s ritziest ski resorts are about to get even ritzier

When Gwyneth Paltrow bemoaned the loss of “half a day of skiing” at her Utah trial last year, the internet went into a tailspin. She might as well have said, “Let them eat cake!” But at a resort like Deer Valley where this season’s lift ticket prices will reach nearly $300 per adult per day, … Read more

Meghan Markle hits the slopes for ‘perfect trip’ with pals after Harry loses UK police protection

Meghan Markle hits the slopes for ‘perfect trip’ with pals after Harry loses UK police protection

Meghan Markle enjoyed a snowy getaway with her gal pals as she marked the end of February by hitting the slopes. The Duchess of Sussex, 42, joined Pilates Platinum founder Heather Dorak and Kelly McKee Zajfen, the co-founder of Alliance of Moms, at Powder Mountain near Utah’s Salt Lake City for a quick escape. The trio’s trip was … Read more

Kevin Costner to build film studio in Utah after finalizing messy divorce

Kevin Costner to build film studio in Utah after finalizing messy divorce

If you build it, he will come. Kevin Costner is working on his very own field of dreams following a very public divorce from his ex-wife Christine Baumgartne, which was finalized today. The “Yellowstone” actor has partnered with a developer in southern Utah to build a $40 million film studio to St. George, according to The … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial musical sets US premiere — see where it’s headed

Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial musical sets US premiere — see where it’s headed

The musical comedy inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous 2023 ski trial is coming to America. “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” creators Linus Karp and Joseph Martin will reprise their roles as the Goop founder and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson at Utah’s Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Awkward Productions announced Monday. The company did not reveal what dates … Read more

I flew 2,000 miles for a first date — it went so well, we’re planning a second

I flew 2,000 miles for a first date — it went so well, we’re planning a second

A woman flew more than 2,000 miles just for a first date – and is already planning a second one. Nicole Christine, 30, flew to Park City, Utah, US, from Charlotte, North Carolina, US, to meet a guy she matched on a high-end app. She didn’t think he was interested in her but struck up … Read more

Coffee shop fights back against tipping fatigue by raising wages — and prices: ‘This is the future’

Coffee shop fights back against tipping fatigue by raising wages — and prices: ‘This is the future’

Tired of being asked to tip a minimum of $1 on your $4 coffee? Move to Salt Lake City, where one trendy cafe has gone viral with their decision to eliminate tipping entirely. Don’t get too excited, though — that $4 coffee could wind up costing $5 anyway. Nick Price, the owner of Three Pines Coffee, … Read more

Olivia Dunne back in Utah after last year’s scary fan incident where massive crowd of male fans mobbed her: ‘We want Livvy’

Olivia Dunne back in Utah after last year’s scary fan incident where massive crowd of male fans mobbed her: ‘We want Livvy’

Olivia Dunne was all smiles while in Utah this week after last year’s fan incident at the Tigers’ season opener in Salt Lake City, where a massive crowd of screaming male fans showed up to the meet. The LSU gymnastics star shared a series of stunning photos on Instagram that featured her posing outdoors while … Read more