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Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller makes Team USA's Olympic roster

Cole Bagley and Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller on Friday was named as one of 20 skaters on Team USA's Olympic roster, along with teammate Olli Määttä, who was named to Finland's roster.

Judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody

Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs ​in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack should remain behind bars while his case moves forward.

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The revolution according to Scott Jennings

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 3:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The CNN pundit has worked for George W. Bush and Mitt Romney, but is now unapologetically MAGA and flying his revolutionary flag in Charlie Kirk's time slot.

Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.

Man found dead in Park City pond after going for a walk, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who did not return from a walk was found dead in a Park City pond Friday.

FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

Gary D. Robertson and Erik Verduzco, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 1:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says it has disrupted a plot to attack a North Carolina grocery store on New Year's Eve, arresting a man who officials said was inspired by the Islamic State group.

A look at potential candidates for Utah football's offensive coordinator position

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The primary focus for Morgan Scalley is on the hiring of an offensive coordinator before filling in all the other position coaches.

Informant arrested, accused of selling meth from cartel on Utah streets

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was making large drug sales in Utah and sending tens of thousands of dollars to a Mexican cartel was arrested and accused of betraying police officers.

Here's where Kalani Sitake might look for BYU's next defensive coordinator

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 11:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are on the market for a new defensive coordinator after Jay Hill accepted the same position at Michigan, following his former coach Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor.

Dire year for dollar has little light at end of tunnel in 2026

Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A dismal year for the U.S. dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency's decline will resume next year as global growth picks up and the Fed eases further.

Man arrested in Murray stabbing tried to grab officer's gun, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested and accused of stabbing another man multiple times in Murray also tried to grab an officer's gun while he was being treated at a hospital, police say.

How a rare genetic disease changed all her plans

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tiffany Fransen shares what life is like with Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease.

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

Behind the campaign: A former Romney consultant on political ethics

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Republican strategist Joe Pounder was working on Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign, he recalled hosting a "morning messaging call" every day to talk about new developments and how Romney himself would tackle them while staying true to his "North Star" goals of the campaign.

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Kati Chitrakorn, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

When New York-based model and influencer Wisdom Kaye went shopping at the Italian fashion label Miu Miu and returned home with a haul of clothes he says he spent $18,000 on, he didn't expect some of the items would fall apart in front of his eyes.

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack in more than 25 years, authorities said.

12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.

Leonard takes over late as Clippers defeat shorthanded Jazz 118-101

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite four starters out, the Jazz turned out a solid performance in Los Angeles, only for Kawhi Leonard to take over late, scoring 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter.

UHP tracks multiple crashes as new year starts with wet roads

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple crashes occurred on New Year's Day thanks in part to a holiday storm — and potentially "unwinterized" vehicles.

Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.

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The fallout: Witnesses of Charlie Kirk's assassination speak out

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four eyewitnesses told the Deseret News their stories from the day of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

The year the PG movie thrived

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hollywood owes a thank you to Gen Alpha (kids 12 and younger) for fueling a PG movie box-office boost.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Corey Williams, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 " is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.