Mental illness an 'enormous challenge' to Utah courts, chief justice says

'We're gonna miss him': It was an emotional scene as Utah honored Kobe Bryant

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan 27th - 11:36pm

Both fans and players got a chance to honor the fallen star on Monday.

Eric Gordon scores 50 as short-handed Rockets take down Jazz

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan 27th - 10:59pm

Houston didn't have James Harden or Russell Westbrook. But the Rockets had Eric Gordon.

Man in custody after Utah high school student reportedly escaped abduction, police say

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan 27th - 10:25pm

A Hunter High School student reportedly escaped an abduction on Monday afternoon, according to Granite School District officials.

Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

Stefanie Dazio, David Koenig and Bernard Condon, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan 27th - 10:16pm

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before plunging more than 1,000 feet into a hillside, an accident investigator said.

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QUIZ: Which Mario Kart character are you? Win tickets to the Slopes Arcade!

Silicon Slopes Tech Summit  |  Posted Jan 27th - 9:30pm

You might have a favorite character when it comes to the game, but do you know which one matches your personality? Take the quiz to find out!

Utah family warning others after losing father to flu

Tania Dean, KSL TV  |  Posted Jan 27th - 9:17pm

Officials with the Utah Department of Health said the state is seeing near-record levels of the flu this year and they’re investigating several deaths connected to the virus.

GOP defends Trump as Bolton book adds pressure for witnesses

Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan 27th - 9:12pm

Senators faced mounting pressure Monday to summon John Bolton to testify at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial even as Trump’s lawyers mostly brushed past extraordinary new allegations from the former national security adviser and focused instead on corruption in Ukraine and historical arguments for acquittal.

Utah bill to ban minors from using tanning beds with parental permission fails

Sahalie Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Jan 27th - 8:18pm

A bill that would have banned minors from using tanning beds even if they had a parent’s consent or a doctors note failed in the House Monday afternoon 42-33.

Find a Sherpa, be a Sherpa: How to rise above your own adversities

Susie Boyce, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Jan 27th - 7:31pm

New Year’s resolutions generally start out feeling as manageable but end up taking on mammoth proportions. Like climbing a mountain. Alone. With no equipment. Such occasions often require a “Sherpa” to get you going.

State seeks to dismiss Lauren McCluskey’s parents’ lawsuit against U.

Dennis Romboy, KSL  |  Updated Jan 27th - 7:20pm

State attorneys want a federal judge to toss a lawsuit the parents of slain Utah student Lauren McCluskey filed against former and current campus police and housing officials.

Chiefs’ Andy Reid, 49ers’ Fred Warner: BYU alums linked by leadership at Super Bowl

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan 27th - 6:32pm

What binds together two sides of Super Bowl LIV, Kansas City coach Andy Reid and 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, besides a shared BYU heritage? In a word: leadership.

Provo man beat girlfriend while making food deliveries, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan 27th - 6:06pm

Police have arrested a Provo man who they say held his girlfriend hostage and abused her while doing Door Dash deliveries.

Woman killed, others injured in Logan car crash

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan 27th - 5:29pm

The collision occurred about 1 p.m. when a white car southbound on 1000 West turned left in front of a SUV at 1000 South, according to Logan police.

How concerned should Utahns be about spread of coronavirus?

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated Jan 27th - 5:17pm

Utah health officials are closely monitoring the new coronavirus that emerged in China after neighboring Arizona reported cases of the illness.

Bail set at $4 million for 16-year-old boy charged with shooting, killing mom and siblings

Annie Knox, KSL  |  Updated Jan 27th - 5:14pm

Colin Jeffery “CJ” Haynie, is charged as an adult with four counts of aggravated murder and one count of attempted aggravated murder.

'An overwhelming sense of loss': Jazz try to put in words what Kobe Bryant meant

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan 27th - 4:52pm

Donovan Mitchell turned on his Xbox to try and get his mind off it. Ed Davis went home and hugged his family, cherishing the moments a little more. Quin Snyder just tried to process it all. The Jazz were hit by the death of Kobe Bryant.

Supreme Court allows enforcement of new green card rule

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan 27th - 4:51pm

A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to put in place new rules that could jeopardize permanent resident status for immigrants who use food stamps, Medicaid and housing vouchers.

As demolition begins on shuttered Road Home shelter, state says it will sell property

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Jan 27th - 4:18pm

Demolition of the shuttered downtown Road Home shelter began Monday, officials confirmed.

Have You Seen This? Toddler becomes film critic

Katie Workman, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan 27th - 3:01pm

This kid just watched Aladdin, and it’s as cute as you’d imagine. Here’s that Monday motivation you were searching for. Warning: an infectious smile will likely cross your face.