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Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Provo police arrest man for multiple assaults with pocketknife
The Utahn at the center of the Minnesota fraud viral video
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
To say Nick Shirley is making waves is an understatement. Here's how the 23-year-old from Farmington found himself in the middle of a massive Medicare fraud scheme.
Jason Beck, other Utah offensive coaches, to join Kyle Whittingham in Michigan
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 1 - 11:54 a.m. | Save Story
Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
Daphne Psaledakis and Marianna Parraga, Reuters | Posted Jan. 1 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela's oil sector, as well as associated oil tankers.
BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.
Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Fire at Swiss ski resort during New Year's celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured
Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration. The fire happened in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Jan. 1 - 8:52 a.m. | Save Story
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday.
Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Police used tire spikes to stop a man wanted in a shoplifting investigation.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
Miles recorded her fourth triple-double in the last five games with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 8 TCU pulled past BYU 72-48 to improve to 14-0 Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.
Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.
ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Grizzlies will finish out their final season before relocating to New Jersey in 2026, under a new collective bargaining agreement.
Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but he added federal forces will "come back" if crime rates go up.
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.
USDA details $12B farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain
P.J. Huffstutter and Julie Ingwersen, Reuters | Updated Dec. 31 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Agriculture released details on Wednesday about a $12 billion aid program, but soybean growers say such payments fall short of helping those hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes.
Sticking to your fitness goals in 2026
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to improve fitness and get into shape, but experts warn that unrealistic expectations can lead to burn out. Here's how to stick with it.
'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.
Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Dec. 31 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
The New Year's Eve fireworks started hours earlier during the Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday.
Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year's celebration
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
As revelers celebrate the new year, additional security will be in place to ensure all who attend Salt Lake City's "Last Hurrah" will have a safe New Year's Eve celebration.
Utah women push unbeaten Arizona State to limit before 1-point loss
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
McKinna Brackens poured in a career-high 31 points and seven rebounds to help Arizona State hold off Utah 69-68 to improve to 15-0 to start the season Wednesday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.
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BYU football 2026 transfer tracker: Cougar QB intends to enter portal
- Jason Beck, other Utah offensive coaches, to join Kyle Whittingham in Michigan
- BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
- Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU
- ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume
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10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
- Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
- Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
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Here's 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
- What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
- Winter finally arrives at Utah ski resorts after weekend snowfall
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10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
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Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
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