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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.

Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox believes it's time to take action as almost half of the state's third graders are reportedly reading below minimum proficiency levels.

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years,' forecasters say

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Powerful solar activity released by the sun is heading for Earth, and it's likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. It could also disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy.

Utahns assemble thousands of care kits at Thanksgiving Point's MLK Day service project

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns across the state participated in service projects Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!

Joi Fultz, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's a love story that began in the 1950s. Now, having made it to their 70th wedding anniversary, friends and family felt it was only fitting they renew their vows with the wedding they never had.

Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU prepares to retaliate

John Irish and Nora Buli, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought "purely of Peace" as the row over the island threatened ​to reignite a trade war with Europe.

The right side of this 6-year-old's body is shrinking. Her family is raising money to find out why.

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors in multiple states are searching for answers for a local 6-year-old girl, as the right side of her body appears to be shrinking.

1 person critically injured in helicopter crash in Wasatch County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A helicopter crash Sunday near Timber Lakes, Wasatch County, left one person critically injured and remains under investigation.

Have You Seen This? Tortoise sticks its neck out to kiss owner

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

An owner of a young Russian tortoise feels very loved when it reaches its neck out to kiss her nose.

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How Utah homeowners can lower energy costs with ThermWise rebates

  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

ThermWise is an energy efficiency program that offers rebates and planning tools to help Utah homeowners reduce natural gas use and improve home performance.

Utah's 2026 Legislative session could remake public education in the state. Here's how

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 2:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 2025 legislative session included historic disruptions to schools and campuses across the state in higher education. This year, lawmakers are setting their sights on remaking K-12.

Utah Medicaid fails to collect nearly $50M in drug rebates, state auditor reports

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

An audit released Thursday found a Medicaid software upgrade three years ago has been failing to apply for drug rebates, for which the state may have failed to collect nearly $50 million.

China's population drops for fourth year as fewer babies born

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further ​decline.

Draper boy's love of penguins leads to New Zealand adventure

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Draper boy's Make-A-Wish comes true with New Zealand trip to see penguins.

Authorities identify man hit and killed in Millcreek crash

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man identified as Anthony Araagon died Sunday night in Millcreek after an auto-pedestrian crash.

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone estimated to be worth over $300 million.

Pick Six Previews: Indiana to claim the title over Miami in low-scoring championship

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 12:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Look for a lower scoring game, with a pair of bottom-five pace of play teams. Full-season Game Grader has this as an Indiana win by 9. Recent "last four games only" Game Grader has Indiana by 11.

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies in Rome

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93.

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Utah's housing crisis needs a smarter middle ground

Utah Workforce Housing Advocacy  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Missing middle homes use space efficiently, offer more diverse types of dwellings, and gives residents the opportunity to own their home rather than rent – often priced at much more affordable rates than their traditional single-family home counterparts.

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Dragon walker: How a 73-year-old minimalist hiker conquers Utah trails

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 19 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime Utah hiker has logged more than 8,200 miles on the Wasatch range the past dozen years.

Utah filmmakers highlight rural Utah mechanic in award-winning film

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

An award-winning documentary detailing the unique story of an immigrant mechanic from a small town in rural Utah almost made it to the short list for the Oscars this year.

Southern California Edison sues Los Angeles County, others over Eaton Fire

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 10:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern California Edison sued Los Angeles County, water agencies and Southern California Gas on Friday, alleging ​they bore responsibility for last year's deadly Eaton Fire.

How Utah lawmakers are trying to help the state's next generation build a life in the state

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

It continues to be difficult and more expensive for people, especially young people, to purchase a home in Utah. So, what are Utah's leaders doing to change that?