=============================================================================== UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 1998 U S WEST, Inc. (Formerly "USW-C, Inc.") (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) A Delaware Corporation Commission File IRS Employer Identification (State of Incorporation) Number 1-14087 No. 84-0953188 1801 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80202 (Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code) Telephone Number (303) 672-2700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) =============================================================================== Item 5. Other Events On July 15, 1998, U S WEST, Inc. issued a press release concerning certain one-time charges for the second quarter 1998. The release is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Item 7. Exhibits Exhibit Description 99 Press Release issued July 15, 1998 entitled "U S WEST to Reflect One Time Charges Related to its Split with MediaOne Group." SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. U S WEST, Inc. (Formerly "USW-C, Inc.") By: /s/ Thomas O. McGimpsey ----------------------------------------------- Thomas O. McGimpsey Assistant Secretary Dated: July 15, 1998