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Fire forces evacuation of Murray High School; students dismissed for the day

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day.

Keeping Utah's rural kids digitally connected during long school bus rides

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, the Moab-based Grand County High School boys basketball team played a road game against Duchesne High — an approximately 300 mile round-trip bus ride.

Keeping sleds together: The mechanic behind the Jamaican bobsled team

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Kiernan has long been a mechanic, but not of sleds. And in a sport where the difference is a hundredth or even thousandth of a second, a lot of what goes on keeps him busy.

Families left scrambling after Tooele day care announces sudden closure

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tooele parents are grappling with news of a Tooele day care center's unexpected closure announcement.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down on Friday President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that he pursued under a law meant for use in national emergencies.

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Test Drive: The new Nissan Sentra is modern, affordable transportation done right

Jason Bell  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With new looks, excellent tech and the right price tag, the new Sentra makes a strong case for itself in a crowded field

US economy grows at 1.4% rate in the fourth quarter, slower than expected

Christopher Rugaber And Matt Ott, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

America's GDP increased at an 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday, down from 4.4% in the July-September quarter.

Arts commission approves Trump's plan for White House ballroom

Jarrett Renshaw and Christian Martinez, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved President Donald ​Trump's proposal to build a ballroom on the former East Wing.

Telehealth program aims to provide quick care for pediatric stroke patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lucy Merrell, who had a stroke at age 14, spoke about how quick care changed her outcomes. A new telehealth program aims to provide that quick care to more patients.

Salt Lake County GOP removes 7 leaders accused of making 'false allegations' against party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County GOP removed seven top leaders from their posts on the executive committee for making "false allegations of criminal election interference" against the party.

Authorities probe possible criminal negligence in California avalanche deaths

Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 19 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators said on Thursday they are working to determine if criminal negligence played a role in the California avalanche that killed at least eight people on a guided backcountry ski trip.

Experts urge families to wear helmets while sledding

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Helmets have become standard on Utah's ski slopes, but health professionals say children should also be wearing them during other winter activities, including sledding.

Recent storms have helped, but more are needed for Utah water supply, state says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent storms have helped hoist Utah's snowpack out of record-low status, but Utah water managers say many more like it are needed to improve this year's water outlook.

Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eric Dane, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria," has died at 53 due to ALS. His representatives say he died on Thursday afternoon.

Shiffrin already looking ahead to the next race after winning gold

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just one day after blowing away the competition for a gold medal in the slalom, Team USA Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin is already focusing on the next race.

Mike Lee holds strong support among conservatives in Utah, new poll shows

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has maintained a strong standing among self-identified conservatives in Utah as he continues to boost his standing as one of President Donald Trump's allies in Congress.

Fossils of a new species of huge dinosaur Spinosaurus unearthed in Niger

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

At a remote and barren Sahara desert site in Niger, scientists have unearthed fossils of a new species of Spinosaurus, among the biggest of the meat-eating dinosaurs.

Sen. John Curtis says DHS secretary 'lost' trust following Minneapolis shooting

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's response to a fatal shooting by agents in Minneapolis will "forever undermine trust" with Americans, Utah Sen. John Curtis said Thursday.

Utah's dry winter saving UDOT millions in snow removal budget

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's lack of snow has helped UDOT save millions in snow removal. So what does it do with all that extra money?

Court records reveal Utah mom's legal issues years before Las Vegas murder-suicide

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Court records of a Utah mom suspected of killing her daughter and then herself reveal her legal missteps years ago related to custody issues after divorcing the girl's father.

New Mexico reopens investigation of Epstein ranch

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 19 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Mexico's attorney general on Thursday ordered the reopening of the state's criminal investigation into alleged crimes ​at a ranch owned by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Dancers literally soar to new heights in Ballet West's 'Peter Pan'

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ballet West dancers took to the sky and learned how to fly for what the company called its "most technically ambitious production ever."

Former Utah high school baseball coach competes on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Haney, a former baseball coach at Payson High School and Salem Hills High School in Utah County, got to spin the wheel this past Presidents Day on "Wheel of Fortune."