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Have You Seen This? Balloon release becomes a people drop

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The good news is that nobody was injured in this bridge collapse. The bad news? Lots of people went for an unexpected swim.

President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Venezuela war powers

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization.

Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

What can be done to get Utah kids — and their parents — reading?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox remembers meeting with "a very prominent individual" who divined that parents will soon no longer have to read to their kids. Artificial intelligence will do it for them.

3 positives and 3 challenges expected in Salt Lake's home market in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Market experts see pros and cons about Salt Lake County's market heading into 2026 after a relatively steady year of sales in 2025.

Trump invites Colombia's Petro to White House after earlier threat of military action

Luis Jaime Acosta, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Days after threatening Colombia with military action, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said arrangements were being ​made for the country's President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House.

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Dying of cancer, 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams is taking Pascal's bet.

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 8 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The cartoonist said he plans to convert to Christianity but the specifics are 'between me and Jesus'

Woman killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis was a mother of 3, poet and new to the city

Michael Biesecker and Jim Mustian, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis was a U.S. citizen and the mother of a 6-year-old. Renee Nicole Macklin Good described herself as a poet, writer, wife and mom.

1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Payton Davis and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Wednesday night in an auto-pedestrian crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper, according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Orem man feeling disrespected shot his friend's knees, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man was arrested Wednesday and accused of shooting a friend in both of his knees because he said he felt disrespected, according to police.

Democrat Steny Hoyer to retire after more than 40-year career, Washington Post reports

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic congressman Steny Hoyer said he ​will not seek reelection, ending a more than four-decade career in the House of Representatives, ⁠The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.

Innovative Utah brand crafts durable, transparent skateboards

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Ghost Longboards officially began selling the unique boards in 2020 and soon found phenomenal success when sales went from 10 a month to 600 in one day.

Pocatello mother killed in DUI car crash remembered as someone with 'love and understanding for everyone'

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family is grieving after losing someone who was a mother, sister and caregiver in a tragic car crash.

This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $200,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your retirement tax problem could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

Don't be duped by scam threatening to re-arrest jailed family member if you don't send money

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A scam targeting family members of inmates has seen an uptick in recent months.

Ogden man given life sentence for deadly robbery at Layton trailer in 2018

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who shot and killed a person during a 2018 robbery of a trailer in Layton was given a life sentence last week.

Family, community rallies in support of Cache County woman severely injured in crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A local coffee shop aids a crash victim's family with a special drink fundraiser.

Mammoth defeat Senators 3-1 on historic day for franchise

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth picked up a gritty 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators behind two early goals in the first period as the NHL announces the 2027 Winter Classic in Utah.

2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Salt Lake church parking lot

Ashley Imlay, Garna Mejia and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 11:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out in a church parking lot outside a funeral.

'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders scored a career-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals as No. 9 BYU rolled to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a 104-76 win over Arizona State.

2 charged with murder in South Jordan Christmas-party shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Salt Lake County men accused of arguing with a third man about "gang-related matters" were charged Wednesday with murder.