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Meet the 2 new congressional candidates for Utah
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Two new candidates have announced their campaigns for Utah's congressional seats, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections this November.
Avery Neff perfect on vault as Red Rocks earn 2nd highest score in win over SUU
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 11:29 p.m. | Save Story
For the third time this season, sophomore gymnast Avery Neff was perfect on an event.
Utah senators react to Supreme Court tariff ruling as Republicans hint at alternative routes
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 20 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers had split reactions to the long-awaited decision by the Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs were unconstitutional.
Cortina collector lines his restaurant with Olympic torches
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
At a restaurant called Al Passetto in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Olympic torches line the walls.
Utah's meteorological winter ends on a stormy note. Will it continue this spring?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
A new long-range outlook for the upcoming meteorological spring isn't ideal for Utah's water conditions, but it might not be the worst-case scenario.
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.
Utah Supreme Court declines Legislature's request to block new congressional map
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Feb. 20 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Supreme Court panel denied the Legislature's request to stay a district court ruling implementing a new congressional map.
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.
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