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Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack

Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An alleged participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into custody to face prosecution, the Justice Department said Friday.

Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.

3 men killed from likely carbon monoxide poisoning in West Valley City, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in West Valley City are investigating three deaths related to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, officials announced Friday afternoon.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child

Morgan Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Mexico grand jury has indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, a county district attorney said in a social media post on Friday.

Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Inflows into Lake Powell were already bleak, and January didn't provide any favors.

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Odyssey Dance spring season offers shows to satisfy every palate

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey's Spring Repertory Season is a dance lover's buffet, with something for everyone.

Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for embezzling almost $1.4 million by issuing gift cards to herself through her employer's finances.

KSL at the Games: Competition kicks off, with Utahns among center of Milan-Cortina Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome to KSL at the Games, where we highlight some of Utah's athletes, officials and residents' impact on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about "chemtrails" in Utah skies has failed to get to the finish line.

This year's Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore

Mae Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of students from numerous Salt Lake area schools walked out of classes Friday to march and protest President Trump's immigration policies.

Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

While much of the world's attention in Milan is focused on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaders from three Olympic regions were already looking ahead.

Probation ordered for Utah woman who stabbed car during road rage confrontation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bridget Hood pleaded guilty to assault and was ordered to serve two years of probation after chasing down a man she believed had cut her off, threatening him with a knife, charges say.

Have You Seen This? Lehi family shreds on grassy slope given lack of snow

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Given the lack of snowfall, a Lehi family adapted, using cardboard boxes to slide down a grassy slope in their neighborhood.

Active kids, hidden risks: Why cholesterol screening matters

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease and high cholesterol, and doctors say prevention starts in childhood, as one family discovered.

Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website

Michael Erman and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a website meant to offer consumers access to discounted prescription medicines and a central pillar ​of his efforts to lower drug prices.

Mapleton homeowners push back against proposed road threatening farms, homes

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Mapleton homeowners are voicing frustration and fear after learning a proposed road expansion could cut directly through their private property, including a 20‑acre farm.

Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.

Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.

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What the Olympic flame means amid chaos, war and polarization

Sarah Jane Weaver, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox met Friday with Italian and French leaders, a first-ever cooperation between 3 Winter Games host regions.

White House deletes racist Trump post depicting Obamas as apes

Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A video shared on Donald Trump's social media account that depicted Democratic former President Barack Obama and ​first lady Michelle Obama as apes was deleted on Friday.

Utahn Jaelin Kauf draws big support as she returns to the Olympic stage

Mike Anderson and Pearl Ashton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jaelin Kauf is eyeing the gold. The American freestyle skier is currently ranked the fastest woman in moguls in the World Cup circuit.

Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.