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US launches Gaza plan's second phase, forms Palestinian committee
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Simon Lewis, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
The United States said on Wednesday it is launching the second phase of its plan to end the Gaza war, even as key elements of the first phase remain unfulfilled.
Have You Seen This? The curious case of the flying veggies
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
This illusion is a good reminder that sometimes the only thing being hidden from the audience is the perspective. Everything else that occurs in the trick is exactly as it appears.
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Utah students threatened during campus debate, as state eyes more money for security
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 2:20 p.m. | Save Story
"It crosses a line when you say you're going to kill somebody," University of Utah student Riley Beesley said after facing hostility during campus debates.
Verizon's network down for tens of thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows
Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Telecom operator Verizon Communications' network was down for tens of thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to the outage-tracking website Downdetector.com.
Man allegedly upset relative lost fist fight charged in connection with shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi man is facing nearly two dozen felony charges for his alleged role in the shooting of an Eagle Mountain man.
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
For just the second time in program history, the University of Utah will have a college football Hall of Fame player.
At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 32 people and injuring 66, the regional governor said.
South Ogden man in ambush-style shooting dies; neighbor now facing murder charge
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
One of the two people shot in an ambush-style shooting last week in South Ogden has died and his neighbor is now facing an aggravated murder charge.
So nice, did it twice: PLL adds 2 games to regular season, which opens in Salt Lake
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
The Premier Lacrosse League is coming back to the Beehive State in 2026. Twice, even.
Denmark and Greenland face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting
Nandita Bose, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Tom Little and Gwladys Fouche, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 11:47 a.m. | Save Story
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met at the White House with Vice President JD Vance for high-stakes talks about President Donald Trump's demands that Washington take control of Greenland.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse
Dietrich Knauth and Chandni Shah, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic.
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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted Jan. 14 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.
FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe
Andrew Goudsward and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home on Wednesday as part of an investigation into sharing secret government information, officials said, in a move that advocates said threatened press freedom.
GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Several GOP lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote asking the Legislature to censure him for comments he made online.
Missing woman found dead in southern Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A missing woman was found dead in Washington County early Wednesday.
Man with gang ties arrested in connection with double killing in Salt Lake church parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested after police say has not cooperated with their investigation into a shootout in a Salt Lake church parking lot that resulted in two men being killed.
Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is leaning toward a plan to rebuild a 119-year-old building within the Rio Grande District after initially seeking to preserve it as part of Climbing USA's planned new headquarters.
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5 reasons to grow your startup in U. of U's Master of Business Creation Program (online or in person)
Master of Business Creation | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah is available online or in person.
Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.
Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Police say a man robbed a West Jordan bank Monday, then used the money to buy a meal and left the rest as a tip.
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
Andrew Goudsward and Mike Spector, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
At least a dozen federal prosecutors have indicated plans to leave the Justice Department over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an immigration officer.
Utah massage therapist charged with sexually abusing a third woman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
A massage therapist charged last year with abusing two clients is now facing additional charges accusing him of sexually abusing a third woman.
Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Construction of a Salt Lake senior center will continue despite previous consideration to pull its budget, the county's mayor said.
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Sports »
Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
- So nice, did it twice: PLL adds 2 games to regular season, which opens in Salt Lake
- Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
- Lineup changes spark Mammoth's 6-1 victory over Maple Leafs
- With eyes on top-15 showdown Saturday, BYU focused on upstart TCU
Features »
Have You Seen This? The curious case of the flying veggies
- After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!
- Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
- Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center
- Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Outdoors »
Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Utah »
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
- Man allegedly upset relative lost fist fight charged in connection with shooting
- 'Nothing short of remarkable': UVU President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down
- South Ogden man in ambush-style shooting dies; neighbor now facing murder charge
- GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate
Voces de Utah »
Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans
- Hundreds attend anti-ICE protest in Salt Lake City following death of Minneapolis woman
- 'More questions than answers': After Maduro's removal, some Venezuelans in Utah ponder future
- 'We're so happy': Many Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
- Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported
Business »
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
- Verizon's network down for tens of thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows
- Largest nurses strike in NYC history continues to impact major hospitals
- Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse
- Musk says unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors
