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Markstrom stifles Mammoth as Devils defeat Utah 4-1

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's offense fell flat against the Devils after a seven-goal performance in their last game. Michael Carcone scored the Mammoth's only goal as Markstrom totaled 30 saves.

BYU women rebound to hand Arizona State 1st loss of season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb scored 18 points and tied a career high with eight rebounds as BYU women's basketball handed Arizona State its first loss of the season, 71-62 in front of 3,400 fans in the Marriott Center.

Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah football's next offensive coordinator

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just days after Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck took the same position at Michigan, following Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor, head coach Morgan Scalley has quickly found his replacement.

Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest

Hannah Lang, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hannah Dugan, convicted last month ​of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on ⁠Saturday, according to reports.

Different projects to close sections of roads, trails in Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of projects are slated to create closures in Salt Lake City at the start of 2026.

No. 1 Arizona makes easy work of Utah to open up Big 12 play

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 1 Arizona used a 12-0 run to quickly put distance on the home Utes, who were outmatched in every way Saturday afternoon against the undefeated Wildcats.

New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 3:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The phrase "AI" is everywhere these days, but for most of us in Utah, the real value of tech isn't in a chatbot — it's in tools that help us manage a busy household, stay safe on the trails, or finally organize the garage.

'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top ​Gun: Maverick" did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 "Top Gun" film.

Man surrenders after shooting at SWAT vehicle in Spanish Fork

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man in Spanish Fork was taken into custody after shooting at an armored police vehicle during a domestic violence call on Saturday, police said.

Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.

Dybantsa, defense lift No. 10 BYU past K-State in Big 12 opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa poured in 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals, and the 10th-ranked Cougars held off the Wildcats with an 83-73 win at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.

Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another 2 feet of snow is possible in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days, as an atmospheric river moves through the West.

East Idaho's Top 10 weirdest or craziest crime stories of 2025

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eastern Idaho is often home to some very outlandish, disturbing and straight-up weird crimes, but here are the Top 10 craziest Eastern Idaho crime stories of 2025. A few Utahns may have even made the list.

Utah man who rammed 8 police cars in chase sentenced to prison

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who rammed into several police cars while fleeing law enforcement in August was sentenced to one to 15 years in prison.

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2026

Oscar Holland, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bigger, blockbuster buildings may shape architecture in 2026. Among them are long-awaited museums, record-breaking skyscrapers and a soaring Catholic basilica almost 150 years in the making.

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Meet the Americans ditching their smartphones

Zachary Davis, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new generation of "neo-Luddites" is pushing back against screen addiction and questioning whether more technology really means progress.

Utah leaders react to US deposing Venezuela's Maduro

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah legislators took to social media Saturday morning in reaction to the news of the U.S. attacking Venezuela and deposing President Nicolas Maduro.

Man sentenced to jail, deportation in attempted murder of his wife in Ogden

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

An apparent immigrant in the country illegally has been sentenced to jail and faces deportation in the attempted killing of his wife last June in Ogden.

Violinist sues Will Smith, management company; claims wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Karina Tsui, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 3 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A violinist who performed on tour with Will Smith has filed a lawsuit against the actor-musician and a management company, accusing them of retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.

Idaho city of Ammon wants trees for a giant bonfire

Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you drop off your live Christmas trees to the city of Ammon, they will be used for a big bonfire night, complete with prizes, fun and fireworks.

Tooele woman sentenced for $177k in wire fraud tied to pandemic funds

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Tooele woman was sentenced last week to more than a year in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $177,000 in small business funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How Salt Lake City responded to mounting challenges in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

2025 may not have been quite as transformative for Salt Lake City as the previous year, but it wasn't a quiet one either, as Utah's capital city continues to grow.

Red Rocks beat 2 Big Ten opponents in season debut, but see missed opportunities

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 12:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friday night was never going to be the highlight of the season.