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Democratic-led states, advocates sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic-led states and civil rights groups have filed the first lawsuits challenging executive orders President Donald Trump signed after taking office, including one that seeks to roll back birthright citizenship in the U.S.

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6 easy ways you can help a NICU parent

Minky Couture  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are a few easy, thoughtful ways you can help lighten the load and offer meaningful comfort.

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After becoming a CPA and a mom, this former BYU Cougar returned to volleyball. Here's why

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mary Lake now plays for LOVB Salt Lake, where she balances motherhood and life as a professional athlete.

Popular Tooele County reservoir temporarily closed over 'dangerous' ice conditions

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The owners of a popular reservoir near Tooele say they're temporarily closing the waterbody to recreation due to ice conditions that haven't yet formed this winter.

Patrick Kinahan: Confidence remains in doubt for BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Winless in true road games more than halfway through the season does not bode well for the BYU men's basketball team.

4 Cedar City roommates charged in fatal shooting of teenage girl driving a truck

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Cedar City roommates were charged Monday with murder and accused of gunning down a 17-year-old girl as she was driving a truck. Two other roommates were charged with obstructing justice.

Young women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

An ongoing trend is emerging in the United States: More younger women are being diagnosed with cancer.

'Let's be there for them'; Couple dedicated to public service loses home in Tremonton fire

Mary Culbertson and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire in Tremonton Saturday claimed the home of a couple who spent their lives helping others. Their community is rallying behind them.

Is BYU football a top-10 team? The final AP Top 25 just came out

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Few programs ended the 2024 season quite like BYU, even with disappointing losses to Kansas and Arizona State that likely kept the Cougars out of inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff contention.

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Local expert says better sleep can boost your brain and general health

University of Utah Health  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Quality sleep, and getting enough of it, is as critical to your health, well-being, and daily performance as food and water.

Jan. 6 attack: How far did criminal cases against Utahns get?

Mike Headrick, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned about 1,500 participants in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Nineteen of those either charged or convicted in the riot are from Utah.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: After unpredictable season, Ohio State reigns supreme

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just like we all expected, right? Not exactly.

Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

Patrick Wingrove, Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises.

Have a piece of Salt Lake City history? The city would like to highlight it

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City launched a new program to place plaques at specific sites that highlight a significant historical event, person or place in the city, but it's looking for help identifying sites.

Utah Hockey Club gets the best of MVP front-runner Hellebuyck

Austin Facer for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Facing Connor Hellebuyck — the league's most dominant goaltender this season — Utah poked holes in what had been a brick wall all year, cracking Winnipeg's net wide open.

Keller gets 12 stitches above eye, then powers Utah to 5-2 win over Winnipeg

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Clayton Keller fell to the ice, blood tricking down his face.

Utah firefighters help California man recover belongings after home loss

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crew of Utah firefighters are sharing a story of hope amidst the destruction from the California fires.

Red Rocks score season-high 197.950, crowned 'Best of Utah' for another year

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Just three days after a win over Iowa State in the Huntsman Center, Utah answered with its best performance of the season in the annual Best of Utah quad meet at the Maverik Center.

Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

'That's the purpose of this': Utah Jazz let youth play it out in OT loss to Pelicans

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz fell in overtime 123-119 to the New Orleans Pelicans Monday at the Smoothie King Center.

Teen pleads guilty to murder in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England

Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teen has pleaded guilty to murdering three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer.

How does Utah rate on household energy costs?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Using data from the United States Energy Information Administration, a new analysis looked at what state households spend the most and least on energy costs.

What's on tap for Great Salt Lake in the 2025 Utah general legislative session

Adam Small, KSL Newsradio  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Great Salt Lake is once again expected to be a topic of discussion and action for Utah lawmakers in the 2025 general legislative session, which starts on Tuesday.

As Trump takes power, critics gathered at the Utah Capitol to protest

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Following Trump's inauguration Monday, hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Utah Capitol to protest the new president.

US men, women and social networks: Study connects the dots

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pew Research Center has released a new report showing men don't necessarily feel more lonely or isolated than women, among other connection findings.

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

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Trump pardons 1,500 charged with Jan. 6 US Capitol riot

Sarah N. Lynch, Nathan Layne and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned about 1,500 people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a sweeping gesture of support to the people who assaulted police as they tried to prevent lawmakers from certifying his 2020 election defeat.

Hamas says next hostages will be released Saturday as scheduled

Nidal Al Al-Mughrabi and Emily Rose, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamas said on Monday it would next release hostages held in Gaza on Saturday, after an official with the Palestinian militant group had said they would be released a day later than expected.

US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a China hawk and staunch backer of Israel, as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.

What does the future hold for the ski industry in the Cottonwood canyons?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Transportation, parking, water resources and snowmaking are among the biggest concerns ski resort managers identified during a time when there have never been more Americans gravitating to outdoor recreation.

Provo man charged with aggravated kidnapping, assault of woman

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping and assault after holding a woman in her apartment.

Have You Seen This? Locomotive seemingly drives onto roadway

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hard not to feel nervous when you see a train cruising down the street.

Man wielding sword arrested after police say he threatened people

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man wielding a sword has been arrested after police say he threatened to cut the heads off of two people, Riverton police say.

Scientist bottles smell of bones to help solve cold cases

Julia Payne, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Belgian research scientist is working with the federal police to create a scent that mimics the smell of dried human bones to help sniffer dogs find long lost remains.

'A long way to go': Utah civil rights advocates rally, march to mark MLK Day

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Civil rights advocates gathered at events across Utah Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., stressing the import of continuing advocacy efforts for the Black community.

Donald Trump is the 47th president of the United States

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump has been sworn in as president of the United States for the second time Monday after completing a dramatic political comeback.

The debate over how to increase trust in Utah elections

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican policymakers are focused on voter confidence ahead of the 2025 legislative session following an election year that highlighted intraparty division over ballot access and mail-in ballots.

Just minutes before he leaves office, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses

Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden has pardoned his siblings and their spouses, saying his family had been "subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely by a desire to hurt him."

'It was time to really elevate': Amid up-and-down season, Ezra Ausar rose to new heights

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two weeks earlier, Ezra Ausar was in Atlanta. Basketball was the last thing on the East Carolina transfer's mind at the time.

Nothing Bundt Cakes now requires stores to open on Sundays. Some franchisees are furious

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery chain is now requiring that all stores be open a minimum of five hours on Sundays.

Pick Six Previews: In top-tier title bout, Ohio State rounding into super power form

Brett Ciancia, Pick Six Previews  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Weighing the whole 2024 season equally, Game Grader would project Ohio State to win by 6 points. If we weigh it more toward recent performances, that margin grows to double digits.

Biden issues pardons to protect Milley, Fauci, Cheney from Trump retaliation

Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons on Monday for people Republican successor Donald Trump has targeted for retaliation, including former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci.

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Ex-Army Ranger goes from obese in wheelchair to fitness competitor: Learn his secret

Health Utah  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

This Army Ranger went from the extreme physical fitness to requiring epidural steroid spinal injections. By 2013 he was in a wheelchair and going through medical retirement from the Army. But he recovered his health thanks to a Utah clinic.

Fire-ravaged Southern California braces for gusty winds and heightened wildfire risk

The Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after deadly blazes that have killed at least 27 people and ravaged thousands of homes.

Utah-based Primo Golf to sponsor Phil Mickelson, LIV Golf's HyFlyers for apparel

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Primo Golf, which calls itself one of the fastest growing golf apparel lines in the game with headquarters in Lehi, announced a partnership Monday with Mickelson and his LIV Golf team, HyFlyers GC.

K-9 officer 'Thunder' joins Southern Utah University's police force

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest addition to the Southern Utah University police force is a young black Labrador named Thunder.

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Late push from Nacua, Rams can't overcome Eagles' 'Snowquon'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU standout and Orem High prep star caught six passes for 97 yards in the Rams' 28-22 loss to the Eagles.

Trump rethinking next week's planned immigration raids, report says

Jonathan Landay and Eric Cox, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is reconsidering plans for immigration raids in Chicago next week after details were leaked, Trump's team says.

Here's what it was like as thousands gathered in Washington to celebrate Trump's inauguration

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of supporters waited for hours in rain, hail and sleet for a chance to attend President-elect Donald Trump's final rally on the eve of his second inauguration.

Mike Schultz's unlikely journey to becoming Utah House speaker

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz shared with KSL-TV the unlikely personal journey that led him to immense business success and made him one of the state's most powerful people.

Costco Teamsters vote to authorize US-wide strike, union says

Gnaneshwar Rajan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Teamsters said on Sunday its members at U.S. retailer Costco Wholesale voted in favor of a nationwide strike, as they entered a final round of talks to reach a new contract ahead of a Jan. 31 deadline.

Former Utah Senate candidate's 'own actions' lead to mistrial in sexual abuse case

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bizarre set of circumstances unfolded in a Provo courtroom this week causing a jury to be sent home mid-trial. The KSL Investigators obtained courtroom audio that sheds light on what happened.

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Utah high school teacher suffers from mysterious illness at work

Davis & Sanchez  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah high school teacher suffered from mysterious illness he felt was work related. After his workers compensation claim was denied, Rick then came to Davis & Sanchez to see if they could help.

Healthy eating and food satisfaction are falling, poll finds

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 6:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

People worldwide like their food choices and consider their meals healthy. But that satisfaction is dropping, including in the United States.

Trump plans to issue Day 1 pardons for some convicted Jan. 6 rioters

Alayna Treene, Alison Main and Marshall Cohen, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 19 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump and his team have drafted a slate of pardons for people convicted for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack to be issued on Day 1, sources familiar with the plans told CNN.

Former BYU star, Utah native Conner Mantz shatters American half-marathon record

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 5:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 27-year-old former BYU star blitzed the streets of Houston before holding off Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena in a record-setting photo finish.

Crisis no longer means added stress about where pets stay

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 4:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ruff Haven gives these folks a place to leave their pets and get the help they need. Next week, it's joining forces with Fit to Recover to get some dogs walked.

Education Department says Title IX applies to direct payment of college athletes

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 19 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New U.S. Department of Education guidance defines name, image and likeness payments as financial aid that must be proportionate between male and female college athletes.