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A former Illinois deputy is sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing Sonya Massey

John O'connor, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Illinois sheriff's deputy on Thursday was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting Sonya Massey, a Black woman who dialed 911 asking for help.

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Need repairs done around the house? Here's your local fix-it guide

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

As a homeowner you quickly learn, things break. And some of those house repairs can be costly. Fortunately, many of the smaller fixes you can do yourself — even if you're only remotely handy.

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown, AP reports

Mary Clare Jalonick, Kevin Freking and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats and the White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security, according to The Associated Press.

Media attorneys seek hearing to see 'private' Tyler Robinson motions

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for the news media on Thursday filed more court filings in the ongoing battle with Tyler Robinson's defense team over public access to the capital murder case.

Proposed bill looks to suspend licenses for Utah drivers caught without insurance

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

State lawmakers are considering cracking down on drivers caught driving without insurance.

Utah man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk sentenced to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk right after Kirk was shot and killed at UVU was sentenced to prison Thursday for obstructing justice and sexual exploitation of a minor.

A man impersonating an FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man falsely claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said.

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Is a 'Mistborn' movie coming? Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe is coming to Apple

Valerie Jones, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 29 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

In an 'unprecedented deal,' the rights to bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere books have been acquired by Apple.

How Utah leaders are working with ICE to prevent the state from becoming Minnesota

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders blamed a breakdown in communication between local and federal law enforcement for the deadly confrontations with immigration authorities in Minnesota.

Ukraine working with SpaceX to stop Russia from using Starlink to guide drones

Max Hunder, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine is working with Elon Musk's SpaceX to stop Russia from guiding drones using the firm's ​Starlink internet system, the defense minister said on Thursday.

Utah Valley University aims to study establishing Utah's third law school

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 12:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is trying to bring another law school to Utah's higher education system, setting his sights on the state's largest institution: Utah Valley University.

Popular farmers market ponders move ahead of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park is about to receive a massive makeover, but the project will also impact one of the downtown park's premiere events.

People aren't buying into Apple's big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests

Lisa Eadicicco, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple bet big on a dramatic redesign of its iPhone last year, the biggest shakeup to its flagship smartphone in nearly a decade. But the slimmer iPhone Air hasn't seemed to resonate with buyers.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting On Christ' for free: Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Utah weighs allowing pregnant women to get disabled parking pass

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal at the Utah Legislature would allow pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

Washington Post's White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Brian Stelter, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

With widespread layoffs expected at The Washington Post in the coming weeks, teams of reporters are sending impassioned letters to owner Jeff Bezos, urging him not to shrink the newsroom.

Trump border czar Homan says ICE in Minneapolis will focus on 'targeted' operations, not sweeps

Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said on Thursday that federal agents would focus on "targeted, strategic enforcement operations."

Why Salman Rushdie says the Sundance doc about the attempt on his life is also a love story

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

The documentary "Knife" is an unflinching look at the 2022 attack on Salman Rushdie, but also an intimate glimpse of the author and his wife's journey of healing. He explains why.

1 killed in crash on I-15 in Box Elder County

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 22-year-old man is dead after a crash on I-15 near Perry early Thursday morning.

UVU announces initiative to help students enter workforce sooner

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University has launched the Fast Track 1-2-3 program, an initiative designed to help students complete workforce-ready degrees in as little as one to three years while reducing educational costs through strategic partnerships and flexible course offerings.

Playing for Real Salt Lake a 'childhood dream' for Eden's Zach Booth. Now he gets to live it

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

After stops with Leicester City, Volendam and Excelsior Rottendom in the Netherlands, Booth will finally get to live out that dream of suiting up for the Claret and Cobalt on a one-year loan deal.

New Timpanogos School District chooses inaugural superintendent

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 29 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first superintendent has been named for the newly formed Timpanogos School District in Utah County.

Chinese fossils show marine animals thriving half a billion years ago

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 29 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have unearthed in southern China fossils of a multitude of marine creatures dating to more than a half billion years ago, showing a deep-water ecosystem thriving in the ​aftermath of the first mass extinction of the animal world.