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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sandy 'sim room' educates public about house fires
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Sandy Fire Department is one of the first firehouses to offer a "sim room" to help train both firefighters and the public in some very real scenarios.
Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.
What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A mix of valley rain and mountain snow is expected to impact the state at the beginning of the new year.
Springville man arrested after police chases exceeding 100 mph
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Springville man was arrested early Wednesday and accused of twice trying to flee police by exceeding 100 mph.
Veterans affairs criminal investigator charged with sexually assaulting woman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
A White City man who prosecutors say is a criminal investigator with the Department of Veterans Affairs was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting a woman at his home.
'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was honored Wednesday as a man of deep faith.
Herriman man was shot, killed and driven around before being buried in shallow grave, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man who went to buy auto parts Saturday was shot and killed and his body later buried in a shallow grave in Tooele County, police say. The suspected gunman has been arrested.
These were the 10 most-read stories of 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
More happened in 2025 than U.S. politics, but it factored in many of the most-read KSL articles of the year.
2 men given jail time, probation for injuring 2 in fight outside Utah rodeo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Two men who severely injured two others during a fight outside a county fair rodeo last year were sentenced to 60 days in jail.
Business & Tech »
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Education »
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
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- BYU or Utah? One sports program has higher value than the other
- What's the Trump administration doing to help college aspirants make informed money decisions?
- Weber State University seeking public input in search for next president
Environment »
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?
- Winter storm brings blizzard conditions and dangerous wind chills
- 2025 was 'insane' year for Utah wildfires. Will it continue in 2026?
Police & Courts »
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
Utah Counties »
How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
- Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo
- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase
- Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say
