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21-year-old Idaho man who had a 'heart of gold' continues to bless others after unexpected death

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Noel Rios, who went by the name Titus Freeman, is remembered for the selfless life he lived, and was recently able to bless others through organ donation.

VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance ​and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, ⁠in July, the couple said in a joint ‌statement on Tuesday.

Convicted woman testifies at brother's trial about conspiring to kill her husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury trial for Kevin Ellis, a man accused of conspiring to murder his brother-in-law, began on Tuesday with testimony from his sister — the victim's wife who already pleaded guilty.

Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.

Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display

Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 8:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers and commuters.

Man charged with obstructing Salt Lake church parking lot double-killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say continues to deny involvement in a shooting at a Salt Lake church parking lot that resulted in two people being killed and six more injured, despite evidence showing otherwise, has been charged.

Experts urge Utah homeowners to test for radon levels

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly one-half of Utah homes recently tested for radon had levels above the World Health Organization's safe level, and experts are again urging homeowners to test for it.

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown

Andrew Hay and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice served subpoenas to Minnesota's ​governor, attorney general and the mayor of Minneapolis on Tuesday over their opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Salt Lake man fired from second-floor apartment, killing man taking his bicycle, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with murder after police say he fired from his second floor apartment and killed a man who he said was stealing his bicycle.

Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers convened the annual legislative session on Tuesday and will consider hundreds of bills ranging from expanding the courts to weighing an income tax cut.

Handyman charged with sexually abusing 74-year-old woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Highland man hired to do repair work at an Eagle Mountain home was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing the elderly homeowner.

Stocks hit with across board selloff as Trump's threats over Greenland unnerves investors

Chibuike Oguh and Elizabeth Howcroft, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global stocks plunged on Tuesday, with a selloff in equities on Wall Street, Europe and Asia, ​after President Donald Trump threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe over Greenland.

This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow

Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man told Reuters Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and ​forced him outside into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.

Patrick Kinahan: Tanking far from finished for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a touch of bravado, Austin Ainge definitively declared the Jazz were done tanking games for the sake of improving draft odds.

Smart slopes: 5 high-tech ways to level up your Utah ski weekend

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wave of mountain tech is hitting Utah. From AI coaches that live in your boots to goggles that "see" through blizzards, here are five ways to upgrade your skiing experience.

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20 years later, how Utah helped make 'High School Musical' a phenomenon

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been 20 years since "High School Musical" debuted on Disney Channel — and "High School Musical" fever is still running hot.

Former USU lineman to serve 6 more months in jail for sexual battery

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Utah State University offensive lineman who pleaded guilty to sexual battery charges was ordered to serve six more months in jail and be listed on the sex offender registry.

Charlie Kirk's widow requests speedy trial as defense asks to keep cameras out of courtroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of Charlie Kirk wants the judge in the Tyler Robinson murder case to invoke the victim's right to a speedy trial. Robinson also filed a motion prohibiting cameras in court.

From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.

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What untreated hearing loss is really doing to your brain

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to delay its onset.

Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting

Christine Chen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia has enacted new laws for a national gun buyback, tighter background checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate crimes in response to the country's ​worst mass shooting in decades.

Officials identify man killed in Helper trailer fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials identified the man who was found dead after a trailer fire on Wednesday in Helper.