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Utah measles cases rise to 156 amid ongoing national outbreak

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reported more than 150 cases of measles in 2025, infections surpass 2,000 across the country for the first time in decades.

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Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.

Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther recorded four points as the Mammoth start the new year off with a dominant 7-2 win over the New York Islanders despite being out-shot.

Have You Seen This? A bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is definitely a unique way to get a new perspective on heavenly phenomenon.

About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration

Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year's celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said.

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police arrest man for multiple assaults with pocketknife

The Utahn at the center of the Minnesota fraud viral video

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

To say Nick Shirley is making waves is an understatement. Here's how the 23-year-old from Farmington found himself in the middle of a massive Medicare fraud scheme.

Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

Daphne Psaledakis and Marianna Parraga, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela's oil sector, ​as well as associated oil tankers.

BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.

Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.

Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.

Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a military ​strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday.

Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police used tire spikes to stop a man wanted in a shoplifting investigation.

Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.

Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miles recorded her fourth triple-double in the last five games with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 8 TCU pulled past BYU 72-48 to improve to 14-0 Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.

Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.

ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Grizzlies will finish out their final season before relocating to New Jersey in 2026, under a new collective bargaining agreement.

Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President ​Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was ⁠removing the National Guard from Chicago, ‌Los Angeles and Portland, ⁠but he added ‌federal ⁠forces ⁠will "come back" if crime rates go up.

Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.

USDA details $12B farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain

P.J. Huffstutter and Julie Ingwersen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Agriculture released details on Wednesday about a $12 billion aid program, but soybean growers say such payments fall short of helping those hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes.

Sticking to your fitness goals in 2026

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to improve fitness and get into shape, but experts warn that unrealistic expectations can lead to burn out. Here's how to stick with it.

'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.