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Beyond plastic: 3 tools turning Utah garages into professional micro-factories

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

From custom off-road parts for Moab-bound Jeeps to industrial-strength prototypes designed in Silicon Slopes, Utahns are trading "hobbyist" gear for professional-grade hardware.

Part on UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times before on different planes, NTSB says

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a plane crash that killed 15 last year, but at that point the planemaker didn't believe it threatened safety, the National Transportation Safety Board said.

Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes meeting

Nandita Bose, Simon Lewis and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday that the U.S. needs Greenland and Denmark cannot be relied upon to protect the island, following a high-stakes meeting at the White House.

Second man charged in connection with West Jordan shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A second man who police say was involved in a shooting in a West Jordan neighborhood is now facing 23 felony charges.

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.

Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding children.

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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.

'Nothing short of remarkable': UVU President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down

Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

After nearly seven years at the helm of Utah's largest university, Astrid Tuminez announced Wednesday she is stepping down from her role as president of Utah Valley University.

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.

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.