Risk of frostbite to be especially high in Utah during upcoming week, experts say

'Mixture of emotions': Avery Neff suffers injury as Red Rocks claim easy home victory

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the end, the final score didn't matter.

Expungement summit to help Utahns clear criminal records

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An event invites Utahns to begin the process of clearing their records at no cost and highlights the lasting impact of Utah's "Clean Slate" legislation

Finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington's disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life.

Tank off? Jazz lose to Pelicans in battle of worst two teams in Western Conference

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz dropped the first of a two-game tank-off with the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, falling 136-123 at the Smoothie King Center.

Police: Man arrested after Salt Lake stabbing left 1 in critical condition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man who is accused of stabbing another man so severely his intestines were visible.

How a TikTok deal could influence the outcome of Utah's lawsuit

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., what becomes of Utah's lawsuit against the social media giant?

Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince lead the way as No. 10 TCU holds off No. 23 Utah 81-73

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hailey Van Lith scored 24 points, Sedona Prince added 23 and No. 10 TCU beat 23rd-ranked Utah 81-73 for the Horned Frogs' 10th consecutive victory.

Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student

Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said "So I raped you" has been ordered jailed without bail.

Amid data breaches, legislative task force turns attention to cybersecurity in schools

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature and its School Security Task Force are turning their attention to improving Utah's school cybersecurity amid recent data breaches.

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ.' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to basketball, Utah Valley guard Saige Gibb takes less credit but no less pride in her youngster sister, rising BYU star Delaney.

Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years

Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration on Monday will be held inside the U.S. Capitol rather than outdoors because of severe cold.

Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

Sam Mednick And Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas.

Salt Lake City Swig sued by neighboring laundromat over 2-lane drive-thru

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Swig store in Sugar House is being sued by a neighboring laundromat claiming its two-lane drive-thru breaches a 20-year-old contract.

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

Amanda Seitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.

Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington County Commissioners are calling on residents to continue to reduce water consumption and pray for rain, as unfavorable water conditions persist in southwest Utah and some of the state's other basins.

Campus police say chemicals were found in USU dorm days before HAZMAT evacuation

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days before residents were evacuated from the Mountain View Tower into the freezing January night, police say a 20-year-old student was found with chemicals, batteries and machinery in his dorm room.

District Attorney plants tree, presents award in memory of child abuse victim

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill and his office honored, Norlin Cruz, a 6-year-old victim of child abuse homicide, by planting a tree and presenting an award in his memory.

Have You Seen This? Onlookers confused by 'beautiful' flaming debris in the sky

Linda Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of friends were awestruck, and a bit confused, when they saw flaming debris spread across the sky Thursday.

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, leaving app's fate to Trump

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court upheld on Friday a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell it, putting the popular short-video app on track to go dark in just two days.

Utah plumbing and HVAC company accused of 'predatory business practices'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah agencies are taking legal action against Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric, alleging elder abuse, deceptive practices, fearmongering and over-charging.

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6 reasons to check out the Ford Bronco at the Utah International Auto Expo this weekend

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stuck in a rut? The Ford Bronco can help with that — in more ways than one. If everyone drove a Bronco, the world would be a better place.

Biden commutes more sentences, this time for 2,500 non-violent drug offenders

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden, who leaves office next week, announced on Friday that he was commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses, saying he has now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor.

Higher ed leaders seek opportunities, growth amid possible Legislature-driven disruptions

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduates from Utah's colleges and universities will step into a world that demands adaptability and reinvention.

Progresso debuts limited-edition, savory 'soup drops' for cold and flu season

WCCO Staff via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hard candy and soup all in one? Progresso has now released what it is marketing as "Soup Drops."

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24 times Latter-day Saint leaders attended US presidential inaugurations

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint leaders have a rich, 150-year history of attending the inauguration ceremonies of U.S. presidents of both major political parties.

A polar vortex is coming toward the US. Here's how it will impact Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parts of Utah are on the "very western fringe" of a cold front that will bring in air from the Arctic, meaning some snow but also much colder temperatures.

'Bad news' for homebuyers: Mortgage rates hit 8-month high

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are once again above 7% after climbing for weeks.

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Heart of Minky Quiz: How good is your vocabulary? Take the quiz to find out

Minky Couture  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the quiz to find out if you're as smart as you think you are. And make sure to enter your information on the quiz — you could be the lucky winner of a luxurious Minky Couture blanket!

Fire may have caused Starship to break apart, SpaceX says

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.

Nonprofit helps disabled Marines through skiing and comradery

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of disabled Marines spent part of this week skiing and snowboarding while bonding off the mountain. The outing may seem simple, but Marines like Annika Hutsler said what they get from it is priceless.

MacMath surgery, Beavers transfer signal goalie overhaul for RSL

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

RSL chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid said Gavin Beavers is "on his way out" of Utah in a reported European transfer and Zac MacMath revealed he will undergo surgery for a torn latissimus dorsi muscle.

Pinball championships showcase increasing interest in Utah

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

You don't see pinball machines like you used to, but that doesn't mean people aren't playing the game. The Utah Pinball Championships will take place in Salt Lake and Ogden this weekend.

US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Pepsi on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a larger retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart.

New report shows drug overdoses remain a major health threat in Utah

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous drug, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah.

West Jordan mother and nurse found dead is memorialized by her family

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating the suspicious death of Autumn Mercado, a 39-year-old mother of three and nurse, found dead inside her West Jordan home.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Utah state employees to continue remote work? Cox says isolation 'not healthy,' changes coming

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox is about to overhaul Utah's remote work policy for state employees.

Utah Republicans weighing at least 10 measures tied to illegal immigration

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the start of Utah's 2025 legislative session looms, Utah Republicans are weighing at least 10 measures tied to illegal immigration.

'Let's go, Rangers!': Delta Center mystique continues to fade as Utah HC loses again at home

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Hockey Club's home struggles continued with a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers.

Sen. Lee: Lawmakers ready to undo 'devastating harm' to energy sector by Biden administration

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee said on Wednesday the Biden administration's actions on energy have made life more expensive for Americans.

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket reaches orbit on first test flight

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight. Thursday's liftoff from Florida carried an experiment meant to orbit thousands of miles above Earth.

'A deep, deep tragedy': San Juan County man gets life in prison for beating, drowning girlfriend

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Randy Lansing, 41, was sentenced to life in prison almost a year after a jury found him guilty of the heinous murder of Tammy Clark in front of her two young children.

Burgum says he'll work with Sen. Lee, Utah officials on federal lands issues

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, warned Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum of the daunting task that faces him should he be the ultimate pick to be the landlord of nearly one fifth of the nation's lands.

1 person dead after 5-car crash, vehicle fire on I-80

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 that resulted in a fire Thursday evening, police said.

Leaving Utah would be 'huge mistake' for Sundance Film Festival, Cox says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he still feels "very good" about Utah's odds of retaining the Sundance Film Festival in the future.

Los Angeles evacuees told to stay away from home at least another week

Chad Terhune and Rollo Ross, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Los Angeles officials told most evacuees from the wildfires on Thursday to stay away from their homes at least another week as emergency responders remove toxic waste from incinerated neighborhoods and cut off electricity and gas lines posing a hazard amid the ruins.

Netanyahu says deal to release hostages held in Gaza has been reached

Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office had said earlier there were last-minute snags in finalizing a ceasefire.

COVID-19 increases the risk of chronic fatigue syndrome, U. Health study says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study published by Utah researchers found a COVID-19 infection increases the risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome by almost eight times.

Box truck crash on Powder Mountain Road injures 2, leads to road closure

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were injured in a box truck crash on Powder Mountain Road Thursday afternoon. The crash also forced the roadway to be shut down for at least an hour.

Maloy seeks Antiquities Act changes as Utah monuments land in the spotlight again

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah congresswoman is taking on the century-old law that created national monuments, as a pair of monuments in the state are expected to return to the spotlight.

Utah lawmakers hope to team with Trump in scaling back the federal bureaucracy

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's GOP lawmakers hope to team with the Trump administration's new Department of Government Efficiency in scaling back the role of the feds in transportation funding.

College students charged in TikTok-inspired 'catch a predator' plot appear in court

Kathy Mccormack and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five Massachusetts college students have appeared in court, accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through the Tinder dating app and then seizing him as part of a "Catch a Predator" trend on TikTok.

Ogden officials OK new program meant to help immigrants become US citizens

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden City Council has formalized creation of a new program meant to help legal permanent residents take the next steps to become U.S. citizens.

Man killed while riding a horse in Washington County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 48-year-old man is dead after a horseback-riding accident Thursday in Washington County.

His Olympic medals were destroyed in the LA fires. Here's how the Olympic commitee responded

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Olympic champion swimmer Gary Hall Jr. saw flames closing in on his Pacific Palisades home on Jan. 7, he was able to grab his dog and the insulin, but his Olympic medals were left behind.

Giuliani gets to keep property, agrees to stop defaming Georgia election workers

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who served as Donald Trump's personal lawyer, agreed to stop defaming two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of helping steal the 2020 election for Joe Biden as part of a legal settlement on Thursday.

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' dies at 78

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 3:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Lynch has died at 78. The filmmaker was celebrated for his uniquely dark vision in such movies as "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland Drive" and the TV series "Twin Peaks." His family announced the death in a Facebook post on Thursday.

Cox will travel to Washington for Trump inauguration next week

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 3:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he will travel to Washington, D.C., for President Donald Trump's second inauguration on Monday, adding that he expects a flurry of executive action from the new president.