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First big winter storm of the season causes crashes, closures on Utah roads

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers got a reminder Monday that winter is officially back, as the season's first major snowstorm created slick roads, crashes and temporary closures.

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse.

⅓ of Americans support US strike on Venezuela, poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

One in three Americans approves of the U.S. military strike on Venezuela that toppled the country's president and 72% ​worry the U.S. will become too involved in the South American country.

Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' institute program has grown in the last 100 years from a single building in Idaho to over 2,700 locations in 170 countries around the world.

Have You Seen This? Ice skater becomes an icebreaker

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

As a rule of thumb, never ice skate on ice that cracks with your every move. It's simply not a good idea.

Man convicted of killing security guard denied parole; new hearing scheduled for next year

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted in the 2007 shooting death of a security guard at Sapp Brothers has been denied parole for now and told to attend another hearing in a year.

US revises childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

Ahmed Aboulenein and Michael Erman, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States on Monday ​said it was revising its childhood immunization schedule to recommend four fewer vaccines, a move it said aligns the ⁠country with other developed nations.

Locals in the NFL playoffs: These former Utah high school, college stars are on postseason rosters

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah offensive tackle Garett Bolles started 17 games in 2025 for the Broncos, who clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC for the first time since the franchise won its last Super Bowl in 2015.

Crashes close southbound I-15 near Nephi, UHP says

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Southbound I-15 is closed near Nephi due to several crashes, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.

Zion to enforce new Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway large vehicle restrictions in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zion National Park remains about as busy as ever, but park officials are reminding visitors in advance of a big change coming to one of its iconic routes that will be implemented this summer.

Hegseth censures Kelly after Democrats' video warning about following unlawful orders

Konstantin Toropin and Meg Kinnard, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker's participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.

Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges

Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister and Eric Tucker, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declares himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.

Will Salt Lake City be a hot spot to buy a home in the new year?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City ranks among the nation's 10 "Top Housing Hot Spots" for 2026, according to the National Association of Realtors. But will it stay that way?

New beginnings: Provo business owners reemerge with separate ventures, but same purpose

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a Provo shop was forced to close in February, one of its owners and two previous business owners opened a new space for coffee and community.

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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.

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The governor, the killing and the future of 'Disagree Better'

Jesse Hyde, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox had made improving civil disagreement a cornerstone of his administration. Then came the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Woman traveling 112 mph claims she was trying to get to church

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman traveling 112 mph was arrested in Millard County early Sunday and claimed she was trying to get home to get to church, troopers say.

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Auschwitz survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, has died at 96.

Salt Lake grocery manager arrested, accused of stealing about $40K

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The manager of a Smith's Food and Drug in Salt Lake City was arrested Sunday and accused of pocketing money she was supposed to be depositing.

An energized 2025 and what it means for Utah and the West

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several announcements and plans for new energy initiatives were made in Utah this year. What impact will they have for the future?

Minnesota Gov. Walz will not seek third term, to focus on welfare fraud scandal

Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 9:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek a third term in office, he ​announced on Monday, saying he would instead focus on allegations of fraud in the state's welfare system that has become a political crisis ⁠for him.

Spanish Fork man arrested after allegedly firing at police armored vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Spanish Fork man was arrested over the weekend and accused of shooting at SWAT team members who were inside an armored vehicle after responding to a domestic violence call.

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech

Shawn Chen, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.