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Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.
17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a 17-year-old is in mourning after he succumbed to his injuries one month after being hospitalized from a Saratoga Springs crash.
At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.
Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.
Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Jan. 16 - 6:45 p.m. | Save Story
In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.
Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.
How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.
Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.
'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 16 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.
Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.
School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
New Utah County school districts set new names ahead of 2027 launch
A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.
Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Sandy DUI crash, police say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old man crossing the street in Sandy was hit and killed by a DUI driver Thursday night, police say.
Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.
Utahns split on Trump's actions in Venezuela
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah voters are largely split on whether they agree with the strikes against Venezuela and whether President Donald Trump had authority to approve it without congressional oversight.
Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Family members on Thursday were remembering Nicholas Bringhurst, who was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming, as an adventurer who loved life and others around him.
Former Utah Senate candidate's sexual abuse trial ends with a hung jury
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The sexual abuse trial for former Utah state Senate candidate Brandon Beckham ended with a deadlocked jury. KSL explains what comes next in a third attempt to try Beckham.
Education »
At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
Environment »
Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
- Utah shattered 91-year-old temperature record, other records in 2025
- Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake
- Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Health »
Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program
- A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows
- Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says
- Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah
- Trump's health care plan focuses on direct payments over insurance subsidies
Politics »
Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says
- Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
- Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
- Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
- 'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Religion »
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
- After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!
- 'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
- Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Utah Counties »
Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
- Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
- 17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs
- At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs
- Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president
