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Pedestrian hit, killed in West Jordan

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Jordan police are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash near 1440 West and 7800 South that happened early Monday.

California man arrested in Utah had more than 400 lbs. of marijuana, edibles, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A traffic stop for an expired registration turned into a large drug bust on I-80 in Summit County last month. On Monday, a California man was charged with marijuana possession of 100 pounds or more.

Payson city attorney arrested in domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 1:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Payson's city attorney was arrested Sunday after allegedly getting into an argument with his wife and not allowing her to leave.

What 'whole-body' deodorants do and who should avoid them, according to experts

Amanda Schupak, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

As if drugstore aisles weren't already overflowing with dozens of conventional and natural underarm deodorants, an array of sticks, creams and sprays from heavily marketed big brands now promises "whole-body" odor control.

US Supreme Court declines to hear Phil Lyman's challenge of Utah primary system

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States Supreme Court announced Monday it had declined to hear the case of unsuccessful Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman that challenged the process used by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to appear on the general election ballot.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

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America is divided. Can religion provide a better way?

Jonathan Rauch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

In November 2021, President Dallin H. Oaks traveled to the University of Virginia with an urgent message: "I am ... distressed at the way we are handling the national issues that divide us."

Judge allows release of DOJ report on Trump's election subversion case

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon allowed the Justice Department to release its special counsel report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election subversion case, but extended a pause on the report regarding Trump's separate classified documents case, a court filing on Monday showed.

Kohl's is closing 27 locations, including 1 in Utah

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kohl's is closing 27 stores across more than a dozen states as the struggling retailer looks to improve profitability.

Woman relearning how to walk after fracturing 2 vertebrae in snowboarding accident

Isabella Sosa-Salazar, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Lucy Randleas bought her first snowboarding season pass, she never thought she would need to relearn how to walk.

Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital's' Dr. Monica Quartermaine, dies at 79

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 9:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on "General Hospital," has died, the program's executive producer announced on Sunday.

Utah man pointed gun at driver's family in weekend road rage incident, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man who was allegedly upset with another driver on I-15 was arrested Saturday and accused of pointing a gun at the driver and the driver's family in a road rage incident.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan as tsunami threat declared over

Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 8:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A strong earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 has rattled southwestern Japan.

Humane society, Best Friends help to relocate pets from California

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Utah firefighters helped to battle raging wildfires in Southern California, local animal advocates were taking steps to show support by creating space for displaced pets.

Gun-detection technology has been installed at more than 200 Utah schools

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gun-detection technology that taps into existing security camera systems has been installed at more than 200 Utah schools, and more will be getting it.

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7 of Utah's most hazardous roadways

Parker & McConkie  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Though every road comes with some level of risk, some of Utah's most traveled routes have earned a reputation for being particularly hazardous.

VP-elect Vance says Jan. 6 rioters who committed violence 'obviously' shouldn't be pardoned

Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 13 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President-elect JD Vance says people responsible for the violence during the Capitol riot "obviously" should not be pardoned.

Will Utah state government employees end up back in the office full time?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 13 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah state agencies have been pulling back on remote work. Now, workers may face a return to the office full time.

Scary fall to late-game hero: Isaiah Collier caps off career night with game-winning layup

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Collier split two defenders to the hoop to score the game-winning layup with 2.4 seconds of overtime and lift the Jazz to a 112-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets Sunday at the Delta Center.

Proposed 200K-acre project aims to reduce 'intense wildfires' in southern Utah

Alysha Lundgren, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service proposed a fuels reduction project covering over 200,000 acres in southern Utah and is seeking the public's input.

These are the fastest-growing job titles, according to LinkedIn users

Auzinea Bacon, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the fastest-growing jobs for 2025 barely existed at the turn of the century, according to a new analysis from LinkedIn.

Locals in the NFL Playoffs: Kyle Van Noy, Jim Nantz celebrate milestone year in wild card

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Van Noy is 33 years old, but the 11th-year NFL linebacker is proving age is just a number in his second season with the Baltimore Ravens.

Utah lawmakers poised to weigh limits on use of polygraphs in sexual assault cases

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are expected to consider a bill limiting the use of polygraphs in sexual assault cases when the Legislative session begins later this month.

24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

Jae Hong, Holly Ramer and Michael R. Blood, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 8:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area.

Biden awards Pope Francis medal of freedom, highest US civilian honor

Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Pope Francis on Saturday and awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the nation's highest civilian honor, the White House said.

Man sifts through the debris of his burned home to find urn holding his late wife's ashes

Joy Benedict and Dean Fioresi, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

While sifting through the debris left behind by the devastating fire, a person found the remains of the urn that hold his late wife's ashes.

Sen. John Curtis celebrates final House wins

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the final days before giving up his seat representing Utah's 3rd District, Utah Sen. John Curtis saw several bills signed into law by President Joe Biden.

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Want to lose weight? Avoid the standard Utah diet

HLTH Code  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's no denying that many people in Utah along with most Americans are getting sicker and fatter.

Vandalism reports at St. George parks over holiday caused thousands in damages

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A string of incidents reported over the recent holiday break have left several parks across St. George with thousands in damages and costly repairs.

Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors, sheriff's officials over 'Rust' case

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 6:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor Alec Baldwin sued New Mexico prosecutors and sheriff's office officials on Thursday, alleging a "malicious" prosecution against him for the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie "Rust."

Man in crash dies after medical emergency

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 5:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who suffered a medical emergency while driving has died following the crash on Sunday, West Jordan police confirmed.

Utah team is part of effort hoping to make eye transplants a reality

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah scientist at the Moran Eye Center is part of a project working to make eye transplants a reality.

Doughnut shortage: Some US states not running on Dunkin' doughnuts as issues rise

Margery A. Beck, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Dunkin' locations across Nebraska had empty doughnut cases Thursday and Friday. The stores put up signs informing customers that no doughnuts were available "due to a manufacturing error."

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Is Zach Wilson the NFL's next Sam Darnold?

Krysyan Edler, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Like Wilson, Darnold struggled during his first few seasons in the NFL after being picked in the first round by the New York Jets.

Have You Seen This? Snowman flies away into oblivion

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Not sure why this snowman decided to fly away like Mary Poppins.

Half of US parents think TikTok ban would make kids safer online

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of surveys were commissioned to explore the intersection of children, safety and social media.

Ogden police stress importance of pedestrian safety after spike in crashes

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Ogden Police Department held an event focused on pedestrian safety after new data showed the number of auto-pedestrian crashes increased over the last year.

The problem with food waste: Study says US lagging on goals

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. is falling short of its goal to halve its food waste before 2030.

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6 steps to manage stress from local insurance firm Trucordia

Trucordia  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Managing stress is an essential aspect of maintaining mental and physical health. And while that may seem impossible with the many stresses that life throws many people, your well being may depend on it.

Lawyers for Idaho man accused of killing family want him moved to another jail

Kaitlyn Hart, East Idaho News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defense attorneys for an Idaho man accused of murdering his wife and child have filed a motion to move him out of the Bonneville County Jail, after they say his constitutional rights have been violated.

Police officer lives double life as college football official

TW Starr, KTBS-TV via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 10:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Next time you see Shreveport Police Corporal Chris Bordelon, you might want to watch the TV — he could be officiating your next college football game.

Cache County entertains plans for new senior center

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 10:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As senior populations are projected to balloon in the coming decades, Cache County officials are using new grant money to flesh out plans for a new senior center to replace the current facility.

Mississippi police officer suspended without pay after chase that led to 3 deaths

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Mississippi police officer whose pursuit ended in a crash that killed three people has been suspended from duty without pay.

'Dark skies and sparkling stars': Filmmaker wins award for work in Beaver County

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Capturing the charm of Beaver County has earned a Utah film company the esteemed Davey Award in the Travel & Tourism category for its promotional videos.

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You've seen the book, now get it for free

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 8:00 a.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.

After 19 years of service, Ellis Ivory says goodbye to This is the Place Heritage Park

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Ellis Ivory, the past 19 years working as the executive director at This Is the Place Heritage Park have been a calling.

Utah HC goalie Connor Ingram returns following mother's passing in loss to Islanders

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 11:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ingram made 30 saves and even took a shutout into the final period. However, it wasn't a picture-perfect return for him and his team.

Midway's popular Ice Castles set to open after warm delay

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ice Castles is returning to Midway on Wednesday after a warmer start to this winter.

Martinez hits 4-point play with seconds left, No. 25 Utah State rallies to beat Boise State

Carson Hilton, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ian Martinez had a 4-point play with seven seconds left and No. 25 Utah State rallied to beat Boise State 81-79 on Saturday night for its sixth straight victory.

President Biden just designated 2 new national monuments in the West. Where are they?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

With less than two weeks left in his presidency, President Joe Biden designated two new national monuments in the West.

Keeping track of the birds is a Christmas tradition

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keeli Marvel's usual holiday traditions include the one where she walks the sidewalks, the fields, the streams and the canyons making sure her feathered friends are accounted for.

Ezra Ausar leads with 21 points as Runnin' Utes earn 1st Big 12 win over Cowboys

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 11 - 8:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Something changed for the Runnin' Utes.

Powerful winter storm that dumped snow in US South maintains its icy grip

Jeff Amy and Ben Finley, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Snow and ice across the U.S. South are expected to relinquish their grip only slowly as the weekend continues. Major airports including Atlanta and Charlotte, North Carolina continued to report disruptions.

David Petraeus: The world is in for 'exciting times' following reelection of Donald Trump

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world is in for "exciting times" following the inauguration of Donald Trump on Jan. 20, decorated U.S. Army general David Petraeus said during remarks in Salt Lake City on Friday.

Provo students say goodbye to Wasatch Elementary after 75 years

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 7:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL-TV journalist and former Wasatch Elementary School student Daniel Woodruff looks inside the school's last day at its original building.

2 new billboards in Utah call for support of Jewish Americans, end to antisemitism

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

As you drive north on I-15 into Salt Lake City it is likely that you will see the words "Standing against antisemitism is standing with America," popping off of a bright pink background.

No. 12 Kansas State women drop BYU to 1-4 in Big 12 with 92-65 loss

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temira Poindexter dropped 24 points, and Ayoka Lee had 19 points and seven rebounds in just 22 minutes as Kansas State routed BYU 92-65 in front of 2,517 fans at the Marriott Center.

Media companies scrap Venu sports streaming service before it even started

Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Venu sports streaming service is over before it even began. ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Friday they were pulling the plug on Venu, which was expected to include sports offerings from all three major media companies and was announced to great fanfare last year.