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Jazz routed in Houston as Rockets cruise to 125-105 win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 31 and Kevin Durant recorded a double-double to help the the Rockets thump the Jazz 125-105 as Utah's injuries continue to pile up.

How Mike Lee suddenly found himself at the center of a Hollywood fight

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some big names in Hollywood are battling over what the future of cinema and movie streaming will look like in the future. A surprising character has entered the mix: Utah Sen. Mike Lee.

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump documents case

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge permanently barred the Justice Department on Monday from releasing a prosecutor's report on the criminal case accusing President ​Donald Trump of unlawfully retaining classified documents following his first term in office.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Andrew MacAskill, William James and Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following ​revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Arrest warrant issued for convicted Utah murderer after escape from federal custody

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole has issued a warrant for a Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes.

Some locals worry Olympic Games could forever change Cortina

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the 2026 Winter Games come to an end, some Italian locals are concerned the transformation of their town may have some elements of permanence.

Utah House abruptly halts debate on bill targeting immigrants; future of measure unclear

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers on Monday abruptly halted debate on a controversial bill targeting immigrants in the country illegally and the future of the measure is unclear.

Did BYU men's basketball find recipe for success in post-Saunders world?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars got near-triple double from five-star freshman AJ Dybantsa, but also key contributions from Kennard Davis Jr., Mihailo Boskovic, Keba Keita and Khadim Mboup in a 79-69 win over Iowa State

Murray man charged with starting $250K fire at his apartment complex

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man who police say started a fire inside his apartment, forcing the evacuation of the entire complex, has been charged with aggravated arson.

Murray High School extends remote learning to mid-March after recent fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Remote learning for students and staff at Murray High School has been extended by two weeks, due to a fire last week.

Kouri Richins trial: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother and real estate agent accused of fatally poisoning her husband, began Monday in Park City.

Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

Andrew Dalton, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty in the double murder case of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after the couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home on Dec. 14.

Utah leaders say gas prices will fall thanks to new agreement

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

State leaders announced a partnership with the petroleum industry that they say will increase fuel supply, lower gas prices and resolve an ongoing feud with Idaho.

Temporary ramp seeks to keep popular Utah recreation area as Lake Powell drops

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah outdoor recreation officials have struck a deal for a temporary solution to maintain access to a popular Lake Powell area struggling with low water levels.

Man dies after colliding with box truck on I-15 in Midvale

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

One man has died after his car collided with a box truck on I-15 Monday, UHP said.

Will the killing of 'El Mencho' set off turf wars and narco-terrorism across Mexico?

Tim Lister and Ruben Correa, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The killing of Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera, aka "El Mencho," could fuel a turf war among drug-trafficking gangs in Mexico, analysts say, with the rival Sinaloa cartel already riven by infighting.

'We are changed for it': Utah lawmakers honor Charlie Kirk

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers paid tribute to Charlie Kirk on the House and Senate floors Monday.

Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials from Weber, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah and Summit counties were among the many visitors to the Milano Cortina Games as they prepare for the 2034 Utah Olympics.

Man entered elderly woman's home in kidnapping case after watching her for months, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Saturday after Salt Lake police say he randomly entered an elderly woman's home in a kidnapping case after allegedly watching her for months.

Body of 45-year-old Salt Lake man located from Snake Creek avalanche

Payton Davis and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wasatch County search and rescue team has located the body of a snowmobiler who was reported missing after an avalanche at a popular outdoor recreation area on Sunday.

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Do Americans know Utah is hosting another Olympics? Not many

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns know the state has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Games, but a national poll shows pretty much the opposite.

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings, travel bans

Anthony Izaguirre, Claire Rush, Julie Walker and Adam Geller, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of residents in parts of the northeastern U.S. are stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings as a fierce winter storm bringing heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions has intensified.

Federal court joins Utah Supreme Court in declining to block Utah's new congressional map

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A panel of federal judges has rejected a request to block Utah's new congressional map from being used during the 2026 midterm elections.