Salt Lake, Ogden schools say immigrant students are welcome after Trump flips policy on raids

US weekly jobless claims rise slightly as labor market stays on solid ground

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no deterioration in labor market conditions and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates next week.

Lawmakers seek crackdown on Utahns illegally registering vehicles out of state

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators have reported on Utahns getting their vehicles registered out-of-state to save big money on sales taxes. A new law being considered on Capitol Hill could make it much harder for Utahns to illegally register their vehicles.

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10 ways you can keep your New Year's resolutions

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some tips to ensure 2025 is a year of growth and accomplishment.

More Californians move to Utah, other western states because of wildfires? What expert say

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

More Californians may be moving to Utah as a result of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

VA and SLCC team up to help get veterans' businesses off the ground

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The VA and Salt Lake Community College have joined forces to help local vets know there is more out there for them if they ever dreamed of owning their own business.

'Emilia Pérez' leads Oscar nominations with 13

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

As fresh fires raced across the Los Angeles region, an embattled movie industry lined up behind the Netflix narco-musical "Emilia Pérez" in Oscar nominations Thursday.

Oreo is releasing this flavor for the first time ever

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Oreo is partnering with singer Post Malone for its next limited edition cookie, featuring a first-of-its-kind filling for the brand.

Kneepkens scores career-high 30 points as Utah women rout Kansas 79-61

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nobody could stop Gianna Kneepkens Wednesday night. And it led her to being on the cusp of history.

LOVB Salt Lake makes strong opening statement for Utah volleyball with win in home debut

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dani Drews totaled 13 kills, four blocks, three aces and seven digs for a match-high 20 points as LOVB Salt Lake rallied for a 3-1 win over LOVB Houston.

Utah State blows out Nevada behind suffocating defense, Martinez's 3-point shot

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies improved to 17-2 overall on the season.

Sundance organizers 'dig in' despite fires at home for many

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kicking off the 41st Sundance Film Festival, programmers spoke to press on Wednesday about the films they're excited about and what makes the 2025 event different.

Photos: Winter weather hits the South

Deseret News, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas, according to local and national weather watchers.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sues man who claimed to have incriminating sex tapes, says they didn't exist

Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are suing a man they said had falsely claimed in interviews to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on celebrities.

Justin Zanik explains why Jazz made 3-for-1 trade as Utah falls to Thunder

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik looked out on the court and saw what he hopes will be his team's future.

Utah bill targets RMP account amid rate increases, but will it help or hurt customers?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that targets a Rocky Mountain Power recovery account cleared its first hurdle in the Utah Legislature as lawmakers vented about the company's rising rates.

Luna, Eneli provide pair of assists in 3-0 USMNT win over Costa Rica

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wednesday may well be the night the legend of national team Diego Luna was born.

Utah lawmakers advance with plan to kill daylight saving time

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Joseph Elison, R-Washington, is sponsoring a bill to keep Utah perpetually on standard time until the federal government allows Utah to observe Mountain Daylight Time year-round, and it favorably passed in the House Government Operations Committee on Wednesday afternoon.

Supreme Court leans toward reviving suit against cop who fatally shot driver in traffic stop

Andrew Chung, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court appeared inclined on Wednesday to revive a Texas woman's civil rights lawsuit against the Houston police officer who fatally shot her son during a traffic stop in a case that could make it easier for plaintiffs to show that police unlawfully used excessive force.

Humanitarian collaboration celebrated between Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Seventh-day Adventists have worked together on 330 separate projects in 85 countries, and representatives from each church met to celebrate.

With Trump back in office, Utah lawmakers hope to finally make progress on deficit spending

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several members of Utah's congressional delegation expressed an eagerness to work with President Donald Trump on cutting federal spending — an ongoing frustration for the Republicans.

No. 7 Houston smothers Runnin' Utes at home in 70-36 rout

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The snow never bothered them anyway.

Murdoch's UK tabloids apologize to Prince Harry, admit intruding on the late Princess Diana

Brian Melley and Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prince Harry claimed a monumental victory Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life over decades and agreed to pay substantial damages.

'I'll bury you': Assault, harassment allegations emerge against ex-Iron County sheriff's lieutenant

Tracie Sullivan, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Iron County Sheriff's Office lieutenant accused of fostering a toxic work environment and committing acts of misconduct is now under review by an independent special counsel.

Evacuations ordered as new fast-moving wildfire threatens mountain homes north of Los Angeles

Christopher Weber, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Evacuations have been ordered for remote communities near a new wind-driven wildfire in the mountains north of Los Angeles. The fire comes as parched Southern California could get some badly needed rain this weekend.

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Find your dream boat at the 2025 Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo Jan. 30-Feb. 2

Karli Davis, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahoy! Coast on over to Sandy's Mountain America Expo Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, for the Utah Boat Show & Watersports Expo.

Eggs prices keep climbing, supplies drop amid bird flu

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egg prices are high. Consumers can blame bird flu for the disruptions in the egg market, experts say.

Teen fatally shoots a female student and himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say

Kristin M. Hall and Travis Loller, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

A female student was killed and another student was wounded Wednesday in a shooting in a Nashville high school cafeteria, police said.

Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 4:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison for running an underground online marketplace where drug dealers and others conducted more than $200 million in illicit trade using bitcoin.

Battling the 'quademic': Tips to stay safe as 4 viruses circulate in US

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Public health officials are warning that the U.S. could be facing a "quademic" — the convergence of four miserable viruses that can make people sick circulating at the same time.

Have You Seen This? Are humans smarter than ants?

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A colony of ants and a group of humans are put to the same test. Who handled it better?

US Meta users report automatic refollows of president, VP accounts

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some Meta social media users said on Wednesday that their accounts refollowed the profiles of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady Melania Trump after they had unfollowed those accounts once Trump took office for his second term.

Where is the snow? Why Utah valleys remain on pace for below-average snowfall

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rare winter storm has turned the South into an unlikely winter wonderland this week, giving cities like New Orleans more snow in a day than Salt Lake City has received all season.

Boise man charged with 2020 shooting at Missionary Training Center

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho man has now been charged with firing multiple rounds at the security booth of the Missionary Training Center in 2020, which was occupied by a guard at the time.

Arizona man arrested following chase, assault on Utah deputy

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arizona man was arrested in southern Utah on Tuesday following a high speed chase and an officer being punched in the face.

Salt Lake police bust alleged gambling operation at State Street cafe

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 12:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of an internet cafe in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood has been arrested and accused of running an illegal gambling operation.

Salt Lake City's cherished sycamore trees are dying. Here's how the city is responding

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scores of Salt Lake City's sycamore trees are struggling to survive because of disease and other issues. The city is considering a project that seeks to save them.

'I was broken': Utah mom sent to prison for crash that killed daughter says she's ready to go home

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

A St. George woman serving a prison sentence for a wrong-way DUI crash that resulted in the death of her 12-year-old daughter is seeking parole.

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Low-cost MRIs are a great option with high-deductible insurance plans

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed has several locations where patients can get a low-cost MRI with a fast turnaround. If you need an MRI and have a high-deductible plan you should check this out.

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'American Primeval' left this historian confused and frustrated. Here's why

Barbara Jones Brown, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The depiction of the Shoshone, Paiute, Ute, Latter-day Saint settlers, Arkansas emigrants and U.S. Army soldiers were far from reality in the Netflix miniseries.

What the losses from the LA wildfires could mean for home insurance premiums in Utah

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The wildfires this month in Southern California are certain to break money records. Utah homeowners may wonder how insurance payouts in California could impact residents of the Beehive State.

West High School principal resigns after administrative leave, cites family obligations

Carlysle Price, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The principal at West High School resigned from his position Tuesday, after he was placed on administrative leave last week.

Utah Warriors' top try scorer Michael Manson returning to New Zealand for Super Rugby play

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Manson's impact in his lone season with the Utah Warriors couldn't have been much greater, earning the native New Zealander and Major League Rugby's top try scorer a return to his home country in a top competition.

'I love you' followed by near fatal stabbing results in criminal charge

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men who allegedly expressed their love for each other before one stabbed the other upon request, nearly killing the victim, has resulted in a criminal charge.

Trump administration to criminally probe officials who resist immigration actions

Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration has directed U.S. prosecutors to criminally investigate state and local officials who attempt to resist its immigration enforcement efforts, according to a memo to Justice Department staff seen by Reuters.

In 2010, the 'Dirty Soda' revolution was born, but Swig is 'just getting started'

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

On April 2, 2010, Nicole Tanner opened a soda shop business in a small building in St. George, hoping to attract customers to a new way of getting their soda fix.

Netflix is raising prices after reporting its biggest-ever subscriber jump

Liam Reilly, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix announced Tuesday it will raise prices on most of its subscription tiers in the U.S. and Canada after the streaming giant reported 19 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2024.

2 Arizona sisters making a 'miraculous' recovery after being hit by suspected drunken driver

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two sisters who were hit by a suspected drunken driver in Arizona while they were traveling to Utah are making a miraculous recovery after spending weeks in the ICU.

Utah County man believed to have defrauded dozens of people

Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man stands accused of defrauding dozens of people across Utah, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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2025's top Utah kitchen and bath upgrades: New countertops

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you are planning to sell or simply want to enhance the value of your property, consider focusing on two home renovations that increase home value and appeal.

'Very bizarre': Large explosion heard across multiple cities in Salt Lake Valley

Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A loud explosion was heard overnight over multiple cities in the Salt Lake Valley, according to tips sent to KSL and police.

Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon

Julio-Cesar Chavez, Andrew Goudsward, Jason Lange and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 6:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters who had been serving prison sentences for participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol were freed on Tuesday, after the new president pardoned more than 1,500 people.

Salt Lake City passes ordinance banning new gas stations near 'sensitive lands'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The drama over a gas station next to Sugar House Park spilled over into a new citywide ordinance about gas station locations.

Saunders' 25 points lifts BYU to first true road win at Colorado

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 11:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders poured in 25 points to go with five rebounds, a block and a steal as the Cougars pulled past Colorado 83-67 to earn their first true road win of the season Tuesday.

Eagle Mountain pauses discussion on allowing nuclear reactors

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Eagle Mountain City Council decided Tuesday not to act yet on code amendments allowing for nuclear plants and other energy production projects in the city.

Tensions rise as Utah court faces criticism from legislators

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew B. Durrant, the chief justice of Utah's Supreme Court for the past 13 years, said Tuesday that the state has set the standard for judiciaries across the nation that entire time.

St. George man launches Museo to help local artists showcase talent, connect with community

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Museo, a new platform for artists and art collectors, has just launched, offering an opportunity to discover, showcase and connect with local creative talent.

4 reported dead in brutal cold as snow falls in once-in-a-generation storm in the South

Karina Tsui, Robert Shackelford, Mary Gilbert, Lauren Mascarenhas, Jamiel Lynch and Dakin Andone, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least four people are believed to have died as a result of the dangerous cold gripping much of the country, as a once-in-a-generation winter storm wreaks havoc on the Gulf Coast— a region wholly unaccustomed to winter weather.

Younger children are the favorites; parents unaware of treatment, BYU study finds

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Professor Alex Jensen at BYU conducted a study answering the question siblings have had for a long time: Do parents actually have a favorite child?

Elephants can't pursue their release from a Colorado zoo because they're not human, court says

Colleen Slevin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five elephants at a Colorado zoo may be "majestic" but do not have the legal right to pursue their release since they aren't human.