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Nobody will look at your art more than in a puzzle
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
How Utah artist Eric Dowdle, creator of the world's largest wall puzzle, revolutionized folk art puzzles.
Have You Seen This? Human-powered Ferris wheel
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Maybe Steel Days, the Washington County Fair, or the Farmington Festival Days Carnival could get one of these human-powered Ferris wheels for next year.
America's favorite pets may be salmonella spreaders. How to love Fido safely
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
A new study from Pennsylvania State University finds that household dogs can be a little-known contributor to the spread of antibiotic-resistant salmonella.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Isabel Debre, Sam Mednick, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 25 - 1:27 p.m. | Save Story
Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza have returned to Israel after Hamas militants paraded them before a crowd of thousands and handed them over to the Red Cross.
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How online gambling became a public health issue
Mariya Manzhos, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
Experts at a Harvard University forum examined the rise of online gambling and policies that can help.
CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' to have come from lab
Erin Banco, Reuters | Posted Jan. 25 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Central Intelligence Agency has assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic is "more likely" to have emerged from a lab rather than from nature, an agency spokesperson said on Saturday.
Unconfirmed reports of enforcement action spark alarm as Trump immigration crackdown unfolds
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
Unconfirmed reports of enforcement action across Utah are sparking alarm for some as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown unfolds.
Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate as Trump's Homeland secretary
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted Jan. 25 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as President Donald Trump's Homeland Security secretary on Saturday, putting into position a key member of the Republican's Cabinet as he launches a wide-ranging immigration crackdown.
Utah State keeps winning through coaching and administrative changes
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 25 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
Most programs would not do well with the level of turnover Utah State has experienced. The Aggies not only have managed their way through constant change. They have thrived.
Senators approve bill requiring fiscal impact statements on ballot initiatives
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Utah senators approved a bill that would require sponsors of citizen ballot initiatives to complete a fiscal impact statement on how they would pay for any changes enacted through the initiative.
How affordable is the Salt Lake rental market? Here's what a new analysis says
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Looking to rent in the Salt Lake metro area? A new analysis says it's now the nation's fourth-most affordable rental market.
Canzano: Utah State AD talks about joining Pac-12
John Canzano | Posted Jan. 25 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Plus, thoughts on QBs Dante Moore, Maalik Murphy and Demond Williams Jr.
Riverdale mother, 27, sentenced to prison in death of her 2-month-old
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 25 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Two-month-old Calvin Chacone was found dead in January 2024 by police responding to a medical distress call. On Friday, his mother was sentenced to prison for his death.
'Offensive' tattoos and 'see-through clothing' can get you kicked off Spirit Airlines
Alexandra Skores, CNN | Updated Jan. 25 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
Passengers flying Spirit Airlines might need to conceal some tattoos or put on more clothing for their next flight, according to the airline's updated contract for travelers.
Utah high schoolers divided on House bill easing driving restrictions for minors
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow a newly licensed minor to drive up to one passenger (who does not have to be a relative) as soon as they get their license.
Bear Lake Monster Winterfest is a chance for anyone to try out a new winter sport
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
Business owners around Bear Lake are trying to expand the tourism season into the winter months through the Bear Lake Monster Winterfest.
Afghans stranded in Mexico under Trump immigration crackdown face bleak choices
Lizbeth Diaz, Reuters | Updated Jan. 25 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Thousands of migrants who had expected to start their new lives in the U.S. this week found themselves suddenly faced with the prospect of returning to their home countries, seeking refuge elsewhere, or waiting indefinitely in Mexico.
What swapping crops for houses means for Utah's water and agriculture future
David Condos, KUER | Posted Jan. 25 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
Farms are quickly becoming mementos of a different time in Moab.
Proposed bill would shorten time on Utah's registry for some sex offenders
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would make changes to Utah's Sex Offender Registry.
In lower-scoring affair, Red Rocks get road win over BYU in first-ever conference meet
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 10:26 p.m. | Save Story
The week was a bookend of scores for the Red Rocks.
Utah HC falls to Jets, but Tourigny has belief the team will end season with 'a big smile'
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
A mistake-ridden ending cost Utah in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Friday at Canada Life Centre.
Utah lawmaker abandons bill letting car dealerships stay open all weekend
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A bill that would have allowed car dealerships to stay open on weekends is not moving forward this legislative session.
Trump signs crypto-friendly executive order, opens door for national digital asset stockpile
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump took another step toward his promise to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" on Thursday, signing an executive order aimed at promoting the domestic cryptocurrency sector.
Here's what to expect at 2025's RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A gold medal couple, Nelson Mandela's grandson, Elder Neil L. Andersen and others will share messages at the 2025 RootsTech family history conference in March.
All welcome to celebrate Chinese New Year in Salt Lake City
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's annual Chinese New Year celebrations will be about "more than dumplings and drums" and will include events for the whole family or maybe even a date.
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote
Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick And Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 24 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote Friday.
New Yorkers may be allowed to use paid sick leave to look after pets
Aleksandra Michalska, Reuters | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
New York City's council is set to consider legislation that would allow New Yorkers to take paid sick leave to care for their pets and service animals.
Advocates rally for more child care funding in Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates rallied at the state Capitol on Friday to push for more money for child care. They said Utahns are struggling to afford child care and public funding is desperately needed.
Officers testify about their actions, investigation of murder suspect Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Law enforcement officers testified Thursday about why they believe specific evidence should be admitted in Kouri Richins' upcoming murder trial.
BYU engineers develop heavy-lifting, helpful humanoid robot
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Although the world might not ever have super soldiers like Captain America, engineers at BYU are building robots that could rival Steve Rogers' strength.
Jazz center Walker Kessler raising money to thank Primary Children's Hospital
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
When Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was 18 months old, he spent nearly a week in Primary Children's Hospital recovering from an illness. Now he's determined to raise money to pay it forward.
Lawmakers mull mandatory 10-year sentences for child torture convictions
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A legislative committee advanced a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum sentence for people convicted of child torture, though future changes to the bill are expected.
Video shows man confronting, taunting Salt Lake police officer before he is shot, killed
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Body camera video shows a man confronting and taunting a Salt Lake police officer, who had pulled over a pickup truck, before the man is eventually shot.
Trump administration says 'Gulf of America' name change now official
Richard Valdmanis, Reuters | Posted Jan. 24 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration's Interior Department said on Friday it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and the Alaskan peak Denali to Mount McKinley.
Bangerter Highway closed for hours due to gas line rupture
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 24 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Bangerter Highway was closed in both directions at 13400 South for several hours Friday after construction crews hit a gas line.
Family of Magna man killed in 2005 expresses relief, gratitude following arrest
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a Magna man found stabbed to death in his home nearly 20 years ago says they never gave up hope that the case would be solved. Police arrested a man Thursday.
Advisories issued as storm forecast to bring valuable snow, snapping long dry stretch
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 24 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
A storm system headed to Utah is projected to deliver much-needed snow to both northern and southern Utah after a lull in activity.
SEG Foundation helps give people opportunity for a 'clean slate'
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
A series of unfortunate events in his teenage years — his sister dying in a car accident, his parents separating, being bullied at school — left Hisrael "Izzy" Carranza not knowing how to cope.
Will Hardy shares lessons he learned from Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
It won't be a surprise if Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy has a keen eye on Sunday's NFC championship game.
'Life altering': Utah writer, director duo take center stage at Sundance
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah movie crew celebrated the premier of their movie "Omaha" in Park City Thursday. The movie tracks the growing desperation of a family in financial ruin as they roadtrip across Utah.
Lawmakers debate the value of liberal studies amid possible cuts to higher ed
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 1:38 p.m. | Save Story
So what are Utah's public colleges or universities?
New York comic explains Jake Retzlaff's NIL deal with Manischewitz before show in Utah
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Eitan Levine had a working relationship with Jake Retzlaff, the first-ever Jewish quarterback at BYU, as well as food brand Manischewitz.
Inmate seeking parole ordered to serve at least 13 more years for brutal killing
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 1:12 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man once ordered to serve the rest of his natural life in prison for a brutal 1988 murder who received a parole hearing last year will remain incarcerated for at least another decade.
Walmart will pay more than $600K a year to some top managers
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Jan. 24 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Some top Walmart managers will now make as much as $620,000 annually as part of a broader pay raise from America's biggest retail chain.
Trump says he will order FEMA overhaul on tour of disaster-hit North Carolina
Nandita Bose and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated Jan. 24 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to sign an executive order to overhaul or eliminate the main federal agency that responds to natural disasters during a visit to storm-hit areas of North Carolina.
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This congressman, a BYU grad, is exploring a run for Arizona governor
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 11:52 a.m. | Save Story
On Tuesday, the day after President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, and amid the celebratory commotion over a "new era," Rep. Andy Biggs announced he is considering running for governor of Arizona.
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Better housing market in 2025: More inventory, greater affordability
The Salt Lake Board of Realtors | Posted Jan. 24 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Housing inventory levels are rising, while new home construction is ramping up.
St. George to celebrate 163rd birthday with party and freebies
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
St. George is having its 163rd birthday party Saturday, and you're invited.
Trust in news media is down. KSL.com launches news survey to get your feedback
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Recent global surveys show people just don't trust news media like they used to. KSL.com is launching a survey in hopes of getting feedback and increasing that trust.
A new hot commodity on eBay: Phones with TikTok installed
Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
With no way for users to download TikTok, thousands of eBay sellers have listed phones with the app installed — hoping to capitalize on TikTok's disappearance from U.S. app stores following a brief ban.
Demolition to begin soon for downtown Salt Lake City building
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
A downtown building damaged in the 2020 earthquake will come down later this year, after its most prominent tenant moved out last year.
Idaho ranks 9th among states with busiest airports in December
Catriona Maria, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
Idaho ranks ninth among U.S. states with the busiest airports in December, according to a new analysis of passenger traffic data.
After extensive public comment period, lawmakers advance bill on public labor unions
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
A bill that would change the way public labor unions operate in the state advanced through a Utah House committee Thursday, after an extensive period of public comment.
Law enforcement ticketing vehicles parked illegally, camped overnight in Cottonwood canyons
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
Most overnight parking or camping in the Cottonwood canyons is illegal, but every winter, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office sees a lot of it.
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Medical risks associated with untreated hearing loss
Hearing and Brain Centers | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Major advancements in hearing healthcare over the past decade has dramatically improved the health of patients with hearing loss and tinnitus.
Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'
Matt O'Brien and Sarah Parvini, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 24 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says "act as barriers to American AI innovation."
2025 Sundance Film Festival begins, boosting Utah films and businesses
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
Hollywood made its return to Utah Thursday for the first day of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. It's expected to bring in thousands of people from all over the world, creating a big payoff for Utahns and businesses.
Reality TV couple sues the city of Los Angeles after losing home in fires
Jaimie Ding, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 24 - 6:49 a.m. | Save Story
Reality TV couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are suing the city of Los Angeles after losing their home in the destructive fires that have swept Southern California in the past weeks.
Photos: Frigid winds create unique ice formations at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Jan. 24 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A combination of strong winds and frigid temperatures created some unique sights at Bear Lake Thursday, and you won't have to battle any crowds to see them.
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