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Lake near Cortina was the last natural Olympic ice rink

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Misurina Lake in Cortina d'Ampezzo was the last natural ice rink used in the Winter Olympics in 1956, a historic milestone remembered by former speed skater Carlo Calza as modern Games shifted to artificial ice.

Jazz squander 2nd half lead, fall to Grizzlies in post All-Star return

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz fell 123-114 to the Grizzlies in their first game back from the All-Star break. Both teams were shorthanded but Memphis had eight players in double-figures to help them snap a four-game losing streak.

Man killed in snowmobile accident in Wasatch County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man has died from in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County on Friday.

Mama leopard gives birth to 2 cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zeya, a 13-year-old Amur leopard, gave birth on Wednesday to two cubs at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Officials identify 11-year-old girl killed in avalanche near Brighton Ski Resort

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A girl died Thursday in an avalanche near Brighton Ski Resort.

Committee tables bill seeking to change transfer rules for high school athletics

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legislation aimed at changing some of the rules governing Utah high school sports was tabled Friday after a hearing where everyone hoping to address lawmakers was opposed to the bill.

Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is revisiting a proposed ordinance that seeks to tackle issues with problem businesses, but with significant changes after the initial effort ran into complaints.

All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

All truckers and pass drivers will have to take their commercial driver's license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry.

Murray officer found justified in shooting man who threw knives at police

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray police officer was legally justified in shooting a man in the hand after the man threw a knife at officers nearly a year ago, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

How Utah helps the world's most decorated winter athlete: Norway's Klaebo

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Norway's Johannes Klaebo secured his 10th career gold medal during the Olympics in Milan-Cortina on Wednesday, making him second to icon swimmer Michael Phelps.

Have you seen this? Man narrowly escapes as snow-packed porch roof collapses

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Arkansas man runs to safety just seconds before a porch roof covered with snow collapses.

Alien files incoming: Trump orders government release of UFO records

Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 2:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would direct federal agencies to begin ​releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects.

Multiple people at state wrestling tournament diagnosed with measles as it spreads in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah health officials say cases of measles are spreading to new areas in Utah, particularly in schools and at extracurricular events like a recent state wrestling tournament.

Tax cuts appear likely as Utah lawmakers tout rosy economic estimates

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are feeling bullish about passing another round of tax cuts thanks to better-than-expected revenue estimates for the next fiscal year.

Trump orders temporary 10% global tariff to replace duties struck down by US Supreme Court

Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will impose a 10% global tariff for 150 days ​to replace some of his emergency duties that were struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Utah's rising rugby star eyeing LA for 2028 Olympic Games

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Winter Games wrap up, many athletes are already preparing for the next Olympic spotlight in Los Angeles 2028. One such athlete is a rising rugby star from Utah.

Staying Red Cross ready: Fire safety and preparedness initiatives in Utah

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross of Utah responded to 154 home fires in 2025 while helping 728 people with emergency assistance, the organization shared in a recent northern Utah report.

Murray High shifts to remote learning next week after fire forces evacuation

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Murray High School was evacuated Friday due to a fire in the school's wood shop. Students were sent home for the day, and classes next week will be held remotely.

Epstein estate agrees to $35M settlement in victim class action

Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jeffrey Epstein's estate has agreed to pay as much as $35 million ​to resolve a class action lawsuit that accused two of the disgraced financier's advisers of aiding and abetting his sex trafficking of young ‌women and teenage girls, according to a court filing on Thursday.

Alysa Liu Olympic gold inspires Utah's next generation of figure skaters

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 6-year-old Maya Hansen, the ice is already magic. Her excitement isn't just about what she's been learning on the ice; it came from watching her favorite skater win Olympic gold.

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Elder Clark G. Gilbert on conviction, controversy and compassion

Jane Clayson Johnson, Keira Fairmond and Steven Watkins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint's newest apostle shares his message for those inside and outside of the faith.

Man convicted in 2015 killing now arrested, accused of knocking out co-worker's teeth

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man recently paroled from the Utah State Prison for a manslaughter charge has been arrested again for allegedly punching a co-worker and knocking out his teeth.

Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Martha Bellisle, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 20 - 10:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Norway received its 17th gold medal on Friday, breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.