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Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving a van
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.
Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, Justice Department says
Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 6 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
A man described as a key participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into custody, the Justice Department said Friday.
Utah Supreme Court says construction on Heber Valley temple can resume
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Supreme Court says construction of a Latter-day Saint temple in Heber City can resume while some residents appeal a lawsuit that sought to halt construction.
Lindsey Vonn tests injured knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course.
Murder charges dismissed for husband accused of killing his wife after he is found not competent
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of killing his wife in September 2023 after the man was ordered into civil commitment with a neurodegenerative disease.
US 191 closed in Duchesne County due to oil tanker spill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A crash in Duchesne County has shut down U.S. 191 after an oil tank spilled.
Legislative bill to limit number of bills fails to gain traction
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
Even with a resounding endorsement from the governor, a proposal on Thursday to limit the number of legislative requests for Utah lawmakers hit a roadblock of skepticism and opposition.
Iran, US hold pivotal talks in Oman as confrontation looms
Mohammed Benmansour, Parisa Hafezi and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters | Posted Feb. 6 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Iran and the United States held high-stakes negotiations via Omani mediation on Friday to try to overcome sharp differences over Tehran's nuclear program.
Family says 92-year-old's wallet stolen from Utah hospital
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
The Hutchens family said on Saturday someone took $1,000 from 92-year-old Eva Burch's account, and they believed the matter stemmed from the theft of a wallet at a hospital.
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn completed a training run down the Olympia delle Tofane downhill course on Friday, two days before the race.
Springville swim coach pleads no contest to object rape, sexual battery charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
A former Springville swim coach entered a plea in abeyance and is not contesting that she inappropriately touched two people, one younger than 14, without consent.
6 groups sue feds over decision to reapprove Washington County highway plan
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:09 a.m. | Save Story
Six environmental and conservation groups are challenging the government's decision to move forward with a road project through a section of a conservation area in southwest Utah.
Gail Miller carries Olympic torch through Milan ahead of 2026 Games
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Gail Miller carried the Olympic torch through a busy shopping center in Milan Thursday evening, drawing cheers while reflecting on the legacy of 2002 as Utah prepares for 2034.
Hims & Hers launches Wegovy knockoff pill; Novo Nordisk vows to sue
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 5 - 9:51 p.m. | Save Story
Telehealth company Hims & Hers said Thursday it will launch its version of weight-loss pill Wegovy, but its original drugmaker, Novo Nordisk, is not letting it happen without a fight.
Officers involved in Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting will not face charges
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 5 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The two officers who responded to the Michigan shooting at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last September will not face charges.
Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash kills 2 while responding to shootout
Cheyanne Mumphrey And Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 5 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter responding to a shootout between police and a suspect has crashed in an accident that killed the pilot and a trooper on board.
Utah 2034 Chairman Fraser Bullock runs Olympic torch in Milan, inspires thousands of students
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Surrounded by cheering students and locals, Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Committee Chairman Fraser Bullock carried the Olympic torch through downtown Milan on Thursday.
BYU basketball coach, athletic director decry 'hurtful' chant targeting church members
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
BYU basketball coach Kevin Young and athletic director Brian Santiago spoke out against the latest expletive-backed chant directed at members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
3.5-magnitude earthquake hits Saratoga Springs
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Feb. 5 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
A 3.5-magnitude earthquake was reported in Saratoga Springs Thursday afternoon.
Epstein emails lead Brad Karp to resign as Paul Weiss law firm chairman
Mike Spector and Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Brad Karp, chairman of Wall Street law firm Paul Weiss, resigned from his top leadership role after a series of emails revealed his extensive interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
Proposed state park, reservoir in Sanpete County rejected by Senate committee
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Senate committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have led to the creation of a new state park and bring a long-awaited dam and reservoir to northern Sanpete County.
Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A criminal investigation is underway after a county clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures as part of the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.
New report outlines University of Utah's economic, societal contributions
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A new study outlines how the University of Utah's economic contributions and societal impact through avenues like education, research and health care help shape Utah and beyond.
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