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Here's a timeline of the Kouri Richins case as jury selection gets underway

Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection was underway Tuesday in the upcoming trial of the Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband and then writing a children's book about coping with grief.

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Person detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, sheriff's office says

Mike Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Ty O'Neil and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday night that a person was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

1 dead after being hit by vehicle in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.

No. 3 Houston's Sharp-shooting overwhelms Runnin' Utes in home loss

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long to see that Emanuel Sharp was playing on a different level Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center.

Shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia leave 10 dead, including shooter

Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Canadian police say eight people, including the suspect, are dead after a shooting at a school in British Columbia, with two more found dead at a home believed to be connected.

Utah advocates push for cardiac emergency plans in schools

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Heart on the Hill," advocating for legislation that would require every public school in the state to adopt cardiac emergency response plans.

Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored a career-high 30 points and freshman teammate AJ Dybantsa poured in 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a 99-94 win over the Bears in Waco, Texas.

Utah House OKs bill targeting unlicensed drivers, focusing debate on immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill allowing authorities to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers, focusing much of the debate on its impact on immigrants.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington on Tuesday on the "Walk for Peace," a self-described spiritual journey across nine states that has been cheered on by ​thousands.

Care facility manager used deaf resident's money for plane tickets, Amazon, prosecutors allege

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A manager at an assisted care center has been charged on the accusation that she spent more than $26,000 of a resident's money on herself.

Lindsey Vonn could return within a year but age and mindset crucial, doctors say

Giselda Vagnoni and Cristina Carlevaro, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lindsey Vonn could return to elite ski racing within a year after her displaced tibia fracture, orthopaedic specialists say, but age and mental resilience will play a key role in whether the former Olympic champion can return at the highest level.

'We have to do this': Rep. Burgess Owens introduces federal school safety legislation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Tuesday introduced "Alyssa's Act" on the week of the eighth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Utah committee struck down this state park, but it's willing to study the idea

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill calling for a new state park in central Utah that was defeated in a Senate committee is getting a second chance after a significant alteration.

Utah Olympic leaders study Milan's Games operations ahead of 2034 Winter Olympics

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Olympic planners are taking notes from Milan's transportation operations as the Utah Transit Authority prepares the most important piece of Utah's 2034 Olympic puzzle.

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QUIZ: Test your knowledge of the Winter Game mascots and enter to win a $100 Visa gift card

KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Do you remember the cuddly creatures representing the host city throughout the decades?

Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help cover costs associated with the ongoing trial of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

US household credit troubles ticked up at end of 2025, New York Fed says

Michael S. Derby, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Overall credit troubles in the U.S. increased modestly but remained low during the fourth quarter, as some parts of the mortgage market saw accelerated fraying amid ongoing difficulties for student loan borrowers, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a report released on Tuesday.

West Valley man arrested, accused of shooting into neighbor's apartment

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man who claimed he was "dry firing" his new gun was arrested and accused of firing a round into his neighbor's apartment.

KSL at the Games: Park City luger Farquharson stuns with bronze

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Alaska-born, Park City-raised U.S. freeskier won his second Olympic medal after claiming slopestyle gold in Beijing 2022.

Utah parents and students launch new high school ski racing league

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah parents and students is working to launch the first-ever Utah High School Ski Racing League, tapping into the state's deep ski culture and the excitement surrounding the Winter Olympics.

Earth's core may contain as much as 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen, scientists find

Mindy Weisberger, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Picture all of Earth's oceans, which cover about 70% of the planet and are mostly made of hydrogen. Now multiply that by nine. That may be the amount of hydrogen in Earth's core.