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US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

Konstantin Toropin and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. military says U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.

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Woman and 6-year-old boy found dead in Canyonlands National Park

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Juan County sheriff's detectives are investigating the deaths of a 6-year-old boy and a woman discovered Thursday near a popular hiking trail.

UDOT warns of I-15 closure in south Davis County as work continues on new interchange

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

All lanes of southbound I-15 are slated to close across a five-mile stretch of Davis County for a short time this weekend, before nightly work next week.

Pick Six Previews: In Big Ten rematch, Indiana still the better of an improved Oregon

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Indiana is the strongest, most complete, and best coached team in America.

South Ogden man shot 2 neighbors as they walked out of their house, police say

Tim Vandenack and Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were shot in an incident in South Ogden, and the officers who first responded came under fire, prompting a large police presence before a neighbor was arrested.

Officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting had previously been dragged by car, Vance says

Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The federal immigration officer who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in ​Minneapolis had previously been dragged by a vehicle and injured, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday.

'Tragic situation': Woman falls off bridge, dies after stopping to assist with crash on I-84

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman is dead after falling off a bridge on I-84 in Morgan County Friday morning.

Man killed outside church had embraced faith and nonviolence, community leader says

Emma Pitts and Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the men who was killed during an exchange of gunfire in a church parking lot of was a husband, father and poet who had chosen to reject violence, a local Tongan leader said.

New sports, new upgrades at West Valley City's Maverik Center for 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The switch in the sports that will be held at Maverik Center during the 2034 Winter Games is a big deal for the mayor of Utah's second-largest city. So are the preparations that are required.

'This is Her Place, too': Study measures Utahns' perceptions of women's workplace challenges

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

From a troubling gender pay gap to harassment and discrimination, a new Utah Women and Leadership report outlines some of the workplace-related challenges Utah women face.

Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jan. 26 marks the official start date of the 2026 tax filing season, when the IRS will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns. April 15 is the filing deadline to avoid penalties and interest.

Public's help sought by Herriman police in homicide investigation

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Herriman police seeking tips from the public connected to the investigation into the shooting death of a 60-year-old man, whose remains were found last month in Tooele County.

Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman

Curtis Booker and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on Thursday to protest the Minneapolis ICE shooting.

Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.

Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge made decisions on Thursday about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' notebook, a jail letter, evidence Eric Richins used drugs in high school and other details.

NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a rare move, NASA announced on Thursday it was cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man currently on an immigration hold was sentenced to spend 250 days in jail for assaulting an officer after hitting the officer with his car before the officer fired multiple shots at him.

Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.

Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

Utah man with violent criminal history accused of possessing drugs, explosive clay

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carbon County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man and accused him of possessing drugs and explosive materials.

Salt Lake City woman prepares to take 1,000 Olympic pins to Milan

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jane Grissom is one of the most dedicated Olympic pin traders in the United States, and maybe even the world. You should see her pin collection! And she's taking it to Italy, too.

House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired health ​insurance subsidies.

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2026 Utah International Auto Expo is back in Sandy Jan. 16-19

Jason Bell, KSL Cars  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking for something fun to do — or you're starting to think about your next vehicle —check out the 2026 Utah International Auto Expo, happening Jan. 16-19 at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy.