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Man dies after colliding with box truck on I-15 in Midvale

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 91-year-old man was killed Monday after he collided with a stopped car on the shoulder of the freeway.

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Arizona's school choice program — largest in the nation — faces scrutiny

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A ballot measure seeks to reform the school choice funding program by installing a $150,000 income cap and a ban on the purchase of items like luxury goods.

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Stay safe online: Expert advice on how to avoid scams and identity theft

America First Credit Union  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

America First Credit Union is sharing some expert advice on how to keep your personal and financial information safe.

The guests to expect at this year's State of the Union address

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year: the annual State of the Union address.

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Utah County Attorney's Office will continue prosecuting Tyler Robinson, judge rules

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 4th District judge denied a motion Tuesday to disqualify the Utah County Attorney's Office from prosecuting the Tyler Robinson capital murder case.

You paid for tariffs — but you won't get a slice of tariff refunds

Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The government is on the hook to refund $134 billion – and counting – worth of tariff revenue collected from President Donald Trump's most sweeping tariffs, which were rendered illegal by the Supreme Court last week.

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Salt Lake Bees to honor Utah's soda craze as they enter the quirky world of alternate IDs

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's soda obsession is coming to a ballpark near you, as the Salt Lake Bees enter the quirky world of minor league baseball team names.

Patrick Kinahan: Dybantsa clearly staking claim as college basketball's best player

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ballots for the Wooden Award recognizing the best player in college basketball traditionally are due about halfway through March, a timeframe that allows voters to account for games in the NCCA Tournament.

'Culture of innovation': University of Utah to host U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah welcomed one of the nation's oldest agencies to its campus last week, signing an agreement to host a federally run U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Savannah Guthrie offers up to $1M for information about her mother in new Instagram video

Randi Kaye, Taylor Romine, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Guthrie family is offering $1 million to anyone with information leading to the recovery of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for over three weeks.

Richins trial live: First responders to testify on 2nd day of murder trial of Kamas mother

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officers and first responders are expected to testify during the second day of the murder trial for Kouri Richins, who is charged with fatally poisoning her husband.

Taylorsville man charged with abuse of 4-month-old

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Taylorsville man was charged Monday with child abuse and accused of handling his infant daughter in a way that caused severe injuries, even after she was hospitalized.

Utah Parole Board will soon launch next phase of victim notification system

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole will soon launch the next phase of its MyVoice notification system, giving survivors control over how they receive updates and adding safety features.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $200,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your retirement tax problem could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

Robert Carradine, actor in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire,' dies at 71

Hanna Park, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Robert Carradine, known for his roles in "The Long Riders," "Revenge of the Nerds" and the television series "Lizzie McGuire," has died at 71, his management company told CNN.

Utah redistricting repeal nears threshold as poll finds voters undecided

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The past month of Utah redistricting chaos has left voters as uncertain as ever about the fate of Proposition 4, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions

Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The State Department is pulling out non-essential government personnel and their eligible family members from the U.S. embassy in Beirut, a senior State Department official ​said on Monday.

'It's scary': Utah police warn of sadistic online groups preying on children

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah investigators are warning about sadistic online predators who threaten, manipulate and even physically harm children.

Jazz routed in Houston as Rockets cruise to 125-105 win

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 10:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 31 and Kevin Durant recorded a double-double to help the the Rockets thump the Jazz 125-105 as Utah's injuries continue to pile up.

How Mike Lee suddenly found himself at the center of a Hollywood fight

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some big names in Hollywood are battling over what the future of cinema and movie streaming will look like in the future. A surprising character has entered the mix: Utah Sen. Mike Lee.

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump documents case

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge permanently barred the Justice Department on Monday from releasing a prosecutor's report on the criminal case accusing President ​Donald Trump of unlawfully retaining classified documents following his first term in office.

Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations

Andrew MacAskill, William James and Michael Holden, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following ​revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Logan woman stranded in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico after cartel unrest

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Logan woman is sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta after explosions and gunfire erupted across the region Sunday.