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Mom shares 22-week preemie's miraculous NICU journey through photos to inspire other parents

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho mother who documented her baby's growth in the NICU with unique photos hopes her family's journey inspires others in similar situations.

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

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 8:40 a.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.

Astronomers observe a star that quietly transformed into a black hole

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The formation of a black hole can be quite a violent event, with a massive dying star blowing up and some of its remnants collapsing to form an exceptionally dense object with gravity so ​strong not even light can escape.

Forest Service to hire 2,000 seasonal workers for summer 2026

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service is hiring up to 2,000 seasonal workers for the summer in a reversal from the agency's last hiring period.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Why Utah is a Winter Olympics powerhouse

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington Post recently published an analysis of where Winter Olympic sports are most accessible across the U.S.

2 Utah planes make separate emergency landings; no injuries reported

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two small planes made emergency landings Sunday in Wendover and West Bountiful. No injuries were reported in either incident.

Bill aimed at immigrants in Utah illegally sparks backlash; sponsor senses 'massive support'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah measure aimed at immigrants in the country illegally is sparking backlash from some while the sponsor says he senses "massive support" for the proposal.

200 love letters found in a Nashville home tell the story of a couple's WWII courtship

Travis Loller, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Highlights from a trove of more than 200 love letters that tell the story of a couple during World War II are now on display digitally through the Nashville Public Library.

FBI: Glove found near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished.

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How to get involved in public policy and make a difference in your community

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are just a few practical ways Utahns can engage in public policy and make their voices heard.

For Snowbird's Guru Dave, the skiing is fantastic

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been, to say the least, a lean snow year at the ski resorts, but maybe you shouldn't spend a lot of time worrying about it, because Dave Powers isn't.

Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FDA last year approved the Apple Watch's hypertension notifications feature, but a study from University of Utah Health suggests people should still receive regular screenings.

'He's our hardest worker': Richie Saunders' injury a devastating blow for No. 22 BYU basketball

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders' BYU career is over after the Riverton native by way of Wasatch Academy tore his ACL in the opening minute of Saturday's overtime win over Colorado.

Bill aims to tweak alternative incorporation route; lawsuit calls process unconstitutional

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill aims to tweak an alternative process to create cities while a lawsuit charges that the process gives developers too much power and is unconstitutional.

Powered by women, 'Wuthering Heights' digs up $34.8M at box office for a No. 1 debut

Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

We searched the Epstein files for Utah connections. Here's what we found

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The millions of pages the Justice Department recently made available in the online Epstein library reveals the wide social network that Jeffrey Epstein cast — including in Utah.

South Weber family travels across country for rare lifesaving surgery for newborn

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nash Child was diagnosed with a Stage 4 laryngeal cleft shortly after birth, leading to a search for surgeons, a cross country trip, and today, new life.

Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research.

Utah police sergeant killed in Salt Lake rollover

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 12:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah Department of Corrections sergeant died Sunday in a one-vehicle rollover in west Salt Lake City.

Do sharks hear the noise of aquarium patrons? BYU researchers wanted to find out

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

While many kids enjoy staring at the sharks swimming gracefully through the tanks at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, do the sharks enjoy it as well?

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A cathedral, castle and free 'fan zone': SLC mayor sees what Milan brings to Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Where will Utah's gathering places be at the 2034 Winter Games?

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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.