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Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research.

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A cathedral, castle and free 'fan zone': SLC mayor sees what Milan brings to Olympics

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Where will Utah's gathering places be at the 2034 Winter Games?

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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 Feb. 15 - 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.

Vineyard council overhauls city's 'punitive' parking

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Vineyard City Council unanimously approved an overhaul of the city's overnight parking rules after residents pushed to end a controversial permit and booting program.

Pac-12 football preview: Breaking down 2026 schedules from toughest (Utah State) to easiest (Colorado State)

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Pac-12's master schedule has received plenty of attention in the three days since its release, largely due to the unique flex week at the end of the regular season.

Provo 7th grader runs fastest 1,600 meters in U.S. middle school history

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Angie Alder, a 12-year-old Provo girl, ran the fastest 1,600 meters in U.S. middle school history. The race took place at the Olympic Oval in Kearns, and Agelina ran a time of 4:47.

Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing

Adriana Morga, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS. If you want to avoid the stress of the looming deadline, start getting organized as soon as possible.

Chairlift speed dating — and proposals — a roaring success at Brian Head Resort

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first-ever chairlift speed dating event was a success at Brian Head Resort on Saturday, which saw more than 50 participants — and a newly engaged couple.

1 hospitalized in serious condition after Salt Lake apartment fire

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is in serious condition after an early morning apartment fire Sunday in Salt Lake City.

Sony's 'Spider-Noir' TV series with Nicolas Cage gets premiere date

Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nicolas Cage will appear in his ​first leading role in a TV series when "Spider-Noir" premieres in May, according to Sony and Prime Video.

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Discover the gate to salvation: Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ'

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Unplugged for 48 hours: Inside the viral Analog Bag Challenge

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL took on the viral Analog Bag Challenge and spoke with an expert about how social media scrolling affects our brains.

Love on the slide: Olympic bobsledder Kaysha Love loves Utah

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Valentine's Day, love was in the driver's seat. Not only was Herriman's Kaysha Love there, her fiancée Hunter Powell is also there, operating on the U.S. men's bobsled team.

4A girls wrestling: Depth carries Mountain Crest to 5th title in 6 years

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mountain Crest had four second-place finishers, one in third, four in fifth and placed two more on the podium in sixth place to hold off rival Ridgeline's four individual champs.

Mysterious, historic Logan Canyon property has new owner

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mysterious property in Logan Canyon with ties to old Hollywood has a new owner and a new vision for the future.

Utah State enjoys Valentine's Day with a big win over Memphis at home

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was a Valentine's Day to remember for the Aggie men's basketball team Saturday night at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

4A boys wrestling: Uintah posts 5 individual titles to roll to 3rd straight team championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hacking finished off his second title at 132 pounds, one of five individual champions and eight finalists as the Utes rolled to a third consecutive 4A state title at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back — and ahead

Liam Mcewan, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. "The Simpsons" creators reflect on the show as it hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed.

Some Provo tenants were left homeless after sudden relocation over damaged stairwell

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some Provo tenants were left homeless after their complex made them quickly move out due to an unstable staircase, which some believe had been damaged for over a year.

On night honoring former coach Elaine Elliott, Utah women hold on to beat Cincinnati

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 8:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utes played team basketball and had 22 assists on 24 made buckets, and pulled away from a young Cincinnati team to claim a 67-59 win at the Huntsman Center.

Why romance books are dominating the publishing industry

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The romance genre has gone through its share of changes over the years — and RaeAnne Thayne has witnessed plenty of those changes firsthand.

Sharing love through music on his 103rd Valentine's Day

Peter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twice a week in the lobby of the busy University of Utah Hospital, 103-year-old Ed Lueders volunteers his time sitting at the Steinway grand piano there.

Family mourns 18-year-old West Valley man killed in Eagle Mountain crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash Wednesday in Eagle Mountain resulted in the death of an 18-year-old West Valley man, whose car started on fire after the collision.