Utah lawmakers shoot down slew of gun bills

Post-break slump continues as Suns embarrass Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb 24th - 11:17pm

Another dismal defensive performance leads to another loss for the Jazz.

Trial set for woman accused of strangling her children to death

Felicia Martinez, KSL TV  |  Updated Feb 24th - 10:27pm

A woman accused of strangling her children to death nine years ago appeared before a judge at the Davis County District Court on Monday.

2 critically injured in Fairview crash

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb 24th - 9:50pm

Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle and later flown to a hospital via medical helicopter, troopers said.

Public memorial service remembers the private Kobe Bryant; widow sues helicopter operator

Greg Beacham and Brian Melley, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb 24th - 8:45pm

Kobe Bryant’s wife remembered him as a devoted father and husband who arrived early for school pickups and wrote heartfelt cards and letters.

Crackdown on immigrants who use public benefits takes effect

Anita Snow, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb 24th - 8:42pm

Pastor Antonio Velasquez says that before the Trump administration announced a crackdown on immigrants using government social services, people lined up before sunrise outside a state office in a largely Latino Phoenix neighborhood to sign up for food stamps and Medicaid.

Man in prison after internet sting now charged in 2017 kidnapping, rape of teen girl

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 8:38pm

A man currently in prison after he was arrested last year in an undercover internet sting has now been charged with kidnapping and raping a high school student in 2017.

Medical marijuana law changes pass Senate as deadline looms

Lisa Riley Roche, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 8:05pm

With Utah’s new medical marijuana program set to start Sunday, a bill making a number of last-minute fixes sailed through the state Senate Monday, 24-0.

2nd attorney appointed for Grantsville teen accused of killing family members

Annie Knox, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 7:43pm

A judge on Monday appointed a second defense attorney for the Grantsville teen accused of killing three of his siblings and his mother last month.

Alpine teenager’s award-winning game now sold at Target stores nationwide

Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Feb 24th - 7:22pm

Like most 13-year-olds, Lily Brown enjoys playing soccer and spending time with friends. What makes her unique is that she’s an award-winning inventor, and the game she co-created is now sold in every Target store in America.

3rd man charged in alleged racially motivated attack on missionary

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 7:01pm

The third man arrested in connection with an alleged hate crime against a black missionary was formally charged Monday.

Poll: Utahns say state doesn't need more restrictions on abortion

Lisa Riley Roche, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 6:37pm

As many as 80% of Utahns say the state doesn’t need new restrictions on abortions, according to results released Monday from a new poll for the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, the Alliance for a Better Utah and the ACLU of Utah.

‘Utah’s cultural heritage is under threat’: Archeologists seek solutions as vandalism grows

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb 24th - 6:08pm

Utah archeologists say vandalism is plaguing the state's public lands and are hoping to curb the problem before it spirals out of control.

Dow drops over 1,000 as outbreak threatens global economy

Alex Veiga and Damian J. Troise, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb 24th - 4:47pm

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.

Bill making holding cellphones while driving a primary offense passes Utah House

Katie McKellar, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 4:46pm

After years of languishing, a bill to ban hand-held cellphones as a primary offense cleared the full Utah House of Representatives Monday.

West Valley man loses ear lobe in fight with brother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb 24th - 4:13pm

A man who got into a fight with his brother, ripping off his ear lobe in the process, was arrested over the weekend for investigation of numerous charges.

‘A new day’: Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs

Michael R. Sisak and Tom Hays, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb 24th - 3:53pm

Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault against two women and led off to prison in handcuffs Monday in what his foes hailed as a landmark moment for the legal system and a long-overdue reckoning for the man vilified as the biggest monster of the #MeToo era.

E-cigarettes, credit scores and scholarships: this week at the Legislature

Graham Dudley, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb 24th - 3:34pm

It can be hard to keep track of the annual legislative session. Most Utahns just want to know one thing: How could lawmakers’ decisions affect me?

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

Gene Johnson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb 24th - 3:10pm

A U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld Trump administration rules that bar health care providers in the federal family planning program for low-income women from referring patients for abortions.

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Winter car maintenance: 5 critical services your vehicle needs to survive

Volkswagen Southtowne  |  Posted Feb 24th - 3:00pm

The winter months take a beating on your car, but you can avoid some scary scenarios with these simple services.