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Man given 15 years in prison for deadly shooting during Draper drug deal

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of murder for a drug deal gone wrong in Draper was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison.

Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker delivers unforgettable Christmas surprise to Utah family

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

It started when Matthew Alvernaz wanted to give his Chargers-loving, now Utah, family something special for Christmas. It turned into much, much more.

Son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner due back in court

Steve Gorman and Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The younger son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner was due in court to enter a plea to murder charges stemming from ​the fatal stabbing of his parents.

Utah's Olympic year: A new organizing committee, big money and a controversial logo

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The world may be focused on the 2026 Winter Games, but preparations are already underway for Utah's second Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in just over eight years.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

Leah Willingham and Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice revealed on Tuesday that Claudio Neves Valente, the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor, planned the attack for years.

Trump discussing how to acquire Greenland; military always an option, White House says

Steve Holland, Jeff Mason and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The White House said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump is discussing options for acquiring Greenland, ​including potential use of the military, in a revival of his ambition to control the strategic island despite European objections.

Rare computer relic found at University of Utah confirmed to be major discovery

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah research team's rare find in a storage closet is being called a huge, historically significant discovery after experts at the Computer History Museum verified its contents.

Utah State soars past Air Force in lone meeting of regular season

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was no letdown by the Aggies Tuesday night at Clune Arena at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Saratoga Springs celebrates opening of new $41M City Hall, library

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saratoga Springs celebrates its new city hall's opening as newly elected officials take office.

Venezuela to export $2B worth of oil to US in deal with Washington, Trump says

Marianna Parraga and Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.

Avalanche danger high in northern Utah backcountry, forecasters warn

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Recent storms and wind-drifted snow have created unstable conditions, and experts are urging people who are trekking in the backcountry to take extra precautions.

Utah traffic fatalities reach lowest level in 6 years, but some alarming trends emerge

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

2025 delivered a mix of good and bad news when it came to traffic fatalities in the state.

BYU women turn over road win, hand Arizona first Big 12 victory

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Delaney Gibb tied the game high with 21 points and eight assists to lead BYU, which shot 43.6% from the field with nine 3-pointers — but finished just 15-of-25 free throws.

1 of 2 men accused of sexually assaulting teen in May identified through DNA, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors have charged a man who they say sexually assaulted a teenage girl in West Valley City in May after she asked him and another man for help.

Hilton drops Minneapolis hotel over canceled ICE bookings

Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has removed from its system a Minneapolis hotel that has refused to ​accept the bookings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the hotel operator said on Tuesday.

Utah Rep. Blake Moore, member of GOP leadership, breaks with Trump on seizing Greenland

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A number of Republican lawmakers have rejected President Donald Trump's musings about seizing control of Greenland, arguing such a move would be "needlessly dangerous."

Provo man paroled in October faces new charges for allegedly shooting at vehicle

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who has been in and out of prison several times over the past eight years is facing new charges for allegedly shooting at a vehicle during a road rage confrontation.

No nights off for No. 9 BYU in the Big 12, not even before trip to rival Utah

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Head coach Kevin Young essentially confirmed the long-awaited news Tuesday during his weekly briefing with the press: the 6-foot-8 sophomore won't be suiting up for the Cougars "any time soon."

Witnesses testify about scene where Santaquin officer was killed by semitruck driver

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Witnesses testified about the death of Sgt. Bill Hooser and apprehension of the man accused of killing him with a semitruck during the first of two preliminary hearing dates Tuesday.

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at summit of Kyiv's allies in Paris

John Irish, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States for the first time on Tuesday backed a broad coalition of Ukraine's allies in vowing to provide security guarantees that leaders said would include binding commitments to support ​the country if Russia attacks again.