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The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

Sophia Tareen, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson has died. He was 84. Jackson was a protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King and became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King was assassinated in 1968.

Forecasters warn about atypical avalanche conditions with storms looming

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

As storms promise to start covering the state in snow, forecasters and experts warn that the new snow could create perfect conditions for avalanches.

Utah girl, mother die in apparent murder-suicide at Las Vegas hotel, police say

Sicily Stanton for KSL and Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 16 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A preteen Utah girl and her mother were found dead Sunday inside a hotel room in Las Vegas in what authorities are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide, police and community officials said Monday.

Tooele County confirms first case of measles in high school student

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Health Department confirmed the county's first case of measles on Monday in a Stansbury High School student who was exposed to the virus at an event.

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter; 3 more wounded

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 16 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people, including the suspect, were fatally shot during a Rhode Island youth hockey game Monday, authorities said.

Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan seeking input on 7,000-acre desert reserve

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington County Habitat Conservation Plan is seeking public input on a recreation plan for a 7,000-acre reserve.

Guthrie family not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff says

Herbert Villarraga and Hannah Lang, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nancy Guthrie's family has been cleared as possible suspects in ​her abduction, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday, as the case entered its third week.

SLC Padel Club builds community as it launches Utah's first padel facility

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even as a newcomer, the SLC Padel Club is seeking to build community and belonging as it introduces Utah to padel.

Wrong-way driver arrested after hitting vehicle on I-80

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was driving the wrong way on the freeway while impaired was arrested late Sunday.

Fiercely competitive Sunday on the slopes and women's monobob blasts off

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sunday was not a great day for Team USA, but it was about as great a day as can be had if you are a fan of Alpine skiing.

Utah backs off showdown with Idaho over gas tax cuts

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, thought he was taking on the oil industry to make fuel more affordable. Instead, he ignited a war of words with one of the state's neighbors.

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Find better Presidents Day deals when you shop secondhand on Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

You know when you're anticipating great Presidents Day deals, only to learn the discounted price isn't much different than the regular one? Frustrating. When you shop KSL Classifieds, you can get better bargains anytime of the year.

Lawyer on doorbell cams: 'We are participating in our own surveillance'

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Surveillance cameras have come into the spotlight, with both the Super Bowl and the FBI bringing it into public consciousness. Are they a problem for Utah residents?

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Watching the 2026 Olympics with a silver medalist

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 3:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Olympian Noelle Pikus Pace watches the final heat of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics women's skeleton competition with her husband, four children and a Deseret News reporter.

New expansion at St. George homeless shelter helps southern Utah families in need

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Switchpoint, a St. George homeless shelter and community resource center, opened a new 16-unit expansion for southern Utah families in critical need.

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here's what he learned about your finances

John Towfighi, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime Wall Street analyst share the lessons he's learned from a career stretching across booms, busts, and a transformation in investing

Documented gang member arrested in connection with triple shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of shooting three people in South Salt Lake a week ago has been arrested.

What's the most popular Winter Olympics sport among Utahns?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once an Olympic novelty, snowboarding has come of age in the Winter Games since its halfpipe and giant slalom debuts in 1998.

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Brian Lowry, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 11:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor best known for "The Godfather," "Apocalypse Now" and many other tough-guy roles over an acclaimed screen career that spanned six decades, has died. He was 95.

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ThermWise helps homeowners save on energy-efficient upgrades

Enbridge  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

ThermWise is an energy efficiency program that offers rebates and planning tools to help Utah homeowners reduce natural gas use, lower monthly energy costs, and improve home comfort.

Man accused of abusing teen girl on University of Utah campus

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 30-year-old man is facing charges of forcible sexual abuse for his alleged actions with a teen girl at the University of Utah.

Obama clarifies alien comments after telling podcast 'they're real'

Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former President Barack Obama said he's seen no evidence that aliens have made contact with Earth, clarifying his position on extraterrestrials after comments he made in a podcast went viral.

GOP chairman says enough signatures gathered to put Prop 4 repeal on ballot

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders of Utahns for Representative Government say they've gathered enough signatures to put a Proposition 4 repeal on the November ballot.