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Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.

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Jason Beck, other Utah offensive coaches, to join Kyle Whittingham in Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

Daphne Psaledakis and Marianna Parraga, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela's oil sector, ​as well as associated oil tankers.

BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.

Fire at Swiss ski resort during New Year's celebration leaves dozens feared dead, 100 injured

Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 100 injured following a fire at a Swiss Alps bar during a New Year's celebration. The fire happened in the Alpine ski resort municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.

Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a military ​strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday.

Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police used tire spikes to stop a man wanted in a shoplifting investigation.

Olivia Miles' 4th triple-double in 5 games helps No. 8 TCU glide past BYU

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miles recorded her fourth triple-double in the last five games with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists as No. 8 TCU pulled past BYU 72-48 to improve to 14-0 Wednesday night at the Marriott Center.

Ogden man renewed lapsed insurance 10 minutes after crash, charges say

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces a felony count of fraud accusing him of renewing his lapsed insurance coverage just minutes after he got into an accident.

ECHL, players finalize deal to end strike. Here's when Utah's final season will resume

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Grizzlies will finish out their final season before relocating to New Jersey in 2026, under a new collective bargaining agreement.

Trump says National Guard being removed from Chicago, LA and Portland

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President ​Donald Trump said Wednesday his administration was ⁠removing the National Guard from Chicago, ‌Los Angeles and Portland, ⁠but he added ‌federal ⁠forces ⁠will "come back" if crime rates go up.

Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show

Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.

USDA details $12B farm aid package favoring rice, cotton; soy farmers warn of strain

P.J. Huffstutter and Julie Ingwersen, Reuters  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Agriculture released details on Wednesday about a $12 billion aid program, but soybean growers say such payments fall short of helping those hurt by low crop prices and trade disputes.

Sticking to your fitness goals in 2026

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to improve fitness and get into shape, but experts warn that unrealistic expectations can lead to burn out. Here's how to stick with it.

'We will be prepared': After bowl win, Utah's future immediately takes center stage

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Morgan Scalley passed his first test as Utah's head coach, and he did it with a multitude of distractions in the final week leading up to the Las Vegas Bowl.

This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.

Dampier sends No. 15 Utah out with 11th win in Las Vegas Bowl blowout over Nebraska

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Dec. 31 - 6:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New Year's Eve fireworks started hours earlier during the Las Vegas Bowl Wednesday.

Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year's celebration

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

As revelers celebrate the new year, additional security will be in place to ensure all who attend Salt Lake City's "Last Hurrah" will have a safe New Year's Eve celebration.

Utah women push unbeaten Arizona State to limit before 1-point loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

McKinna Brackens poured in a career-high 31 points and seven rebounds to help Arizona State hold off Utah 69-68 to improve to 15-0 to start the season Wednesday afternoon at the Huntsman Center.

Sandy 'sim room' educates public about house fires

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Sandy Fire Department is one of the first firehouses to offer a "sim room" to help train both firefighters and the public in some very real scenarios.

Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.

Have You Seen This? The history of the famous Times Square ball

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 31 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the time honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of the tradition?