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US judge unfreezes funding for $16B New York City tunnel project

Jack Queen and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

A New York federal judge on Friday unfroze funds withheld by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for a $16 billion project to overhaul critical rail infrastructure ​in New York and New Jersey.

2 killed in head-on crash in Duchesne County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were killed in a head-on crash between Myton and Roosevelt Monday morning. U.S. 40 in Duchesne County was closed in both directions.

Here's what the IOC just told Utah's Olympic organizers not to do — yet

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

What advice did the International Olympic Committee have for organizers of Utah's 2034 Winter Games after the first formal report on their progress, delivered in Milan, Italy, just ahead of the start of the 2026 Winter Games?

SpaceX to prioritize building self-growing city on moon, Musk says

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX has ​shifted its focus to building a "self‑growing city" on the moon, which he said could ⁠be achieved in less than 10 years.

Analysis of health data places Utah 10th, Idaho first in overall health

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah residents report they are more active than most other states, and they're ranked lowest on alcohol consumption. But Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows the state's obesity rate is increasing at a higher rate than many other states.

Utah mom moves family to Milan to run 'Female Foodie' business

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bountiful native Brooke Eliason was a few months pregnant when she decided to pick up her young family and move to grow her business "female foodie."

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges historic election win

John Geddie and Tim Kelly, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, paving the way for promised tax cuts that have spooked financial markets and military spending aimed at ​countering China.

Locals in the Super Bowl: Rashid Shaheed goes from 1 scholarship offer to Super Bowl champion

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former Weber State standout had one scholarship offer for football out of high school and won his first Super Bowl with the Seahawks on Sunday night.

Seahawks ride 'Dark Side' defense to Super Bowl title, pounding Patriots 29-13

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.

Utah homicides down in 2025, but high-profile killings made it seem more violent

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A total of 93 people died as a result of homicide in 2025 in Utah, according to statistics kept exclusively by KSL. That's down from 2024 but many were high-profile killings.

Grim tally: A look at each of Utah's 93 homicide victims of 2025

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at each of the 93 homicide victims who were killed in Utah during 2025, according to statistics compiled annually by KSL.com.

Police: Surveillance images help to identify suspect in Utah hospital wallet theft

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police said a hospital worker was arrested Friday in connection with the theft of a wallet and cards from a 92-year-old woman who had been receiving medical care at St. Mark's Hospital.

Costco's CEO is an unlikely risk taker

Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ron Vachris does not fit the profile of a typical risk-taking executive. But over the past year, Costco has taken a major risk by adopting visible public stances at odds with President Donald Trump's agenda.

Utah salsa aficionados bring home trophies, sense growing passion for dance style

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah salsa dancers brought home multiple trophies from a recent competition and sense growing passion for the Caribbean dance style.

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Utah families face a growing radon risk

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

New data from Alpha Energy Laboratories shows that 48.3% of Utah homes tested for radon between 2015 and 2025 had levels high enough to warrant a radon mitigation system.

After years of disputes, Grantsville files lawsuit against lieutenant governor to finalize annexation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Grantsville has turned to legal action after the state delayed annexation certification.

Joy and heartbreak collide for US skiers in Cortina

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 6:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the United States' alpine ski team, women's downhill in Cortina delivered both elation and devastation — a gold medal and a stunning crash on the other.

'Few and far between': Plain City Scout earns all 141 merit badges, joins elite group

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Plain City Scout Miles Lamb, a Fremont High senior, earned all 141 merit badges scouting offers, joining an elite group that can claim the achievement.

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

Dee-ann Durbin, Mae Anderson and Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers ask viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile.

Have You Seen This? Your new car is very a-peeling

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Well done to whoever created this amazing vehicle.

High marks: Why is a conservative policy group awarding Utah's K-12 school system an 'A-?'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A conservative policy group is awarding Utah an "A-" for its policies regarding "parental choice" and "universal education freedom."

Big 12 fines Oklahoma State for chants directed at Latter-day Saints during BYU game

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The conference fined the Cowboys $50,000 for a violation of the Big 12's principles and standards of sportsmanship following what it deemed to be in appropriate chants referencing the Cougars' sponsoring faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

DOJ casts wide net on Netflix's business practices in merger probe, WSJ reports

Juby Babu and Fabiola Arámburo, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Netflix used anti-competitive tactics as part of the streaming giant's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition ​of Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.