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Utah women go cold in double-digit loss to No. 18 Baylor at home

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 18 Baylor was ultimately too much, and Utah couldn't find a consistent rhythm on the offensive side of the ball, en route to a win on Utah's home court.

White City's new mayor highlights future priorities and challenges

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

White City voters elected their new mayor during the November 2025 general election.

Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states, including Utah, have been sickened with salmonella tied to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday.

Man dies in Helper trailer fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was found dead after a trailer fire on Wednesday in Helper.

Verizon resolves network outage issue that affected hundreds of thousands

David Shepardson and Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 9:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Verizon Communications said late on Wednesday it had ​restored mobile phone service and planned to offer affected consumers credits for an outage that disrupted texts, calls and usage.

Utah 2034 Olympic leader will run portion of torch relay in Milan

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Olympic torch makes its way from the highest peaks of the Alps toward Milan, one of Utah's Olympic leaders is getting ready to carry the flame.

Trump signs bill allowing whole milk back in school meals

Leah Douglas, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Children could soon drink whole milk at school for the first time in nearly ​15 years after President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a law allowing it to be served alongside low- and fat-free alternatives.

Utah fentanyl and meth seizures in 2025 shatter records, DEA says

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The DEA says a record amount of fentanyl and meth pills were seized in Utah last year.

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.

Top Utah economist says Trump investigation of Fed chair could undermine 'entire economy'

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The top economist at Utah's largest bank began his economic outlook report to state policymakers on Monday with a warning.

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.

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.