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American Fork man found guilty of murdering his brother-in-law, but not guilty of conspiring

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found Wednesday that Kevin Ellis was guilty of murder and did not believe he was defending himself when he shot and killed his brother-in-law, but the jury found him not guilty of conspiring with others to commit the murder.

BYU women drop back-to-back after Amari Whiting's 1st double-double for Oklahoma State

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whiting totaled 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks for her double-double of the season as Oklahoma State secured a 67-51 win over BYU at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Trump administration rolls out 'Trump accounts' for babies as part of affordability pitch

Andrea Shalal and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, is rolling ​out his investment accounts for babies in the United States, with more than 500,000 families already signed up, top officials said.

Kearns woman stabbed, killed boyfriend after accusing him of abusing her daughter, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kearns woman was charged with manslaughter Wednesday and accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death after she believed he tried to sexually abuse her daughter.

US agents involved in latest Minneapolis shooting put on leave, media reports say

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least two federal agents ​who were involved in Saturday's fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in ⁠Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, two ‌U.S. media outlets said on Wednesday.

Grantsville meat company owner charged with animal cruelty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The owner of a Tooele County butcher shop is facing a criminal misemeanor charge for allegedly telling an employee to cut off the hoof of an injured steer without first "stunning" the animal.

'It's perfect for our program': Utah baseball officially opens Charlie Monfort Field

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah baseball team finally has a home.

Utah lawmakers looking to reduce penalties for speeding in school zones

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are considering changes to penalties for drivers caught speeding in school zones. In short, the penalties for certain drivers would be reduced.

Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'

Andrew Hay, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday released a protest song honoring Alex Pretti and Renee ​Good, two Minneapolis residents killed during President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration raids.

Drone demo wows as 47G aerospace shows off on defense day at Utah Capitol

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based 47G hosted its aerospace and defense showcase Wednesday at the state Capitol, bringing together leaders, industry executives and innovators and drawing hundreds of attendees.

Have You Seen This? Girl's first bike ride inspires joyous reaction

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

My wish? That the rest of us can all experience moments in our lives that make us feel as proud and happy as this girl.

South Salt Lake police officer arrested, accused of being intoxicated on duty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake police officer trainee was arrested while on duty and accused of driving and carrying a weapon while under the influence.

Utah to buy US Magnesium plant for $30M — an 'incredible opportunity' for the Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is close to finalizing its acquisition of US Magnesium's shuttered plant next to the Great Salt Lake, which includes a large volume of water for the lake.

FBI searches Atlanta election office related to 2020 US presidential vote

Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI is executing a search warrant at a Fulton County election ​office outside Atlanta related to an investigation into possible interference in Georgia in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Utah health department reports 54 recent measles cases as outbreak continues

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported 54 newly identified cases in the last three weeks as measles continues to spread.

Rubio touts progress with Venezuela's new leaders in Senate hearing

Patricia Zengerle, Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 12:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the Senate on Wednesday that Venezuela's new leaders were moving toward closer ties with the United States, leaving no immediate need for further U.S. military action.

Utah's Democratic leaders push against idea of immigrant detention center in the state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Democratic leaders are pressing the state's federal delegation to oppose the notion of building an immigrant detention facility in the state.

Fed holds rates steady, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 28 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth, and giving little ​indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again.

Overnight count seeks to touch base with Utahns experiencing homelessness

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Road Home is taking a new approach to ensure more families are identified during Salt Lake County's upcoming Point-In-Time Count.

Utah Republicans push to end exceptions for child transgender treatments

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, would permanently prohibit health care providers from prescribing hormonal transgender treatment, such as cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers, to minors.

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Fascinating historical locations in Utah and how you can keep them safe

Utah State Historical Preservation Office  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Historic Preservation Office is launching a new, multi-year anti-vandalism campaign to help Protect Our Past.

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California's political problems funded Utah's booming energy market

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Regulations kept the state from generating electricity from coal, so California outsourced production to Utah.

Ogden man charged with kidnapping, sodomy for alleged relationship with minor

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man has been charged with aggravated kidnapping and forcible sodomy stemming from an alleged relationship with a minor in 2018 and 2019.