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Teenagers as young as 14-15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks
Billy Stockwell, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among the victims of the deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said Sunday, raising questions about whether sufficient age checks were in place.
Idaho mother, daughter seek help after home destroyed by fire
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A woman, along with her daughter, is asking for help after the camper they were living in caught fire and burned their belongings. As the New Year begins, they do not know where they will live and are worried about being homeless.
Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Frank Mylar, candidate for Utah attorney general in 2024, admitted to attempted bribery on Friday in a plea deal that will dismiss the case if he follows certain conditions over the next year.
10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
Simone McCarthy, Rosa de Acosta and Joyce Jiang, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Jan. 1 marks 10 years since China scrapped its notorious "one-child" policy, but the landmark change — and a raft of other measures to encourage couples to have more kids — have failed to boost the population.
Family sues Delta, KLM for $200K, claiming they were attacked by bed bug infestation on flight
Dan Raby | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after they claim they were bitten by bed bugs while onboard a flight.
'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 11:28 p.m. | Save Story
The game was so good it needed an extra five minutes of playing time. And the Utah women had Lani White to thank for the extra minutes.
Demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower to begin Monday
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Built in 1937, Idaho Falls's old water tower is scheduled to begin its demolition on Jan. 5, marking the end of almost 90 years of service.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Michelle Nichols, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as "a dangerous precedent."
How annual physicals can help detect hidden health risks
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Annual physicals shouldn't only happen when you're sick, but also as a way to support overall health and wellness.
Intoxicated man fired round through hotel floor into occupied room, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested on New Year's Eve after police say he fired a round into a West Jordan hotel room floor, possibly on accident, and into an occupied room below.
Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Michael S. Derby, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further central bank rate cuts could be some way off while officials take stock of the economy's performance.
Venezuela's Maduro captured, in US; Trump says US will run Venezuela
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro landed in the United States on Saturday after his capture in an overnight U.S. operation, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance.
Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah's OC, Utes great Jordan Gross to O-Line
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Just days after Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck took the same position at Michigan, following Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor, head coach Morgan Scalley has quickly found his replacement.
'More than a race': Women's Epic Race empowers women to climb mountains
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Women's Epic Race is a mountain-based endurance series built around community, empowerment and experience.
Aggies men break close game open in final six minutes over Spartans
Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
With six minutes to play, it was anyone's game Saturday afternoon at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan
Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic members of Congress said on Saturday that senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration had misled them during recent briefings about plans for Venezuela.
No. 1 Arizona makes easy work of Utah to open up Big 12 play
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
No. 1 Arizona used a 12-0 run to quickly put distance on the home Utes, who were outmatched in every way Saturday afternoon against the undefeated Wildcats.
Markstrom stifles Mammoth as Devils defeat Utah 4-1
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's offense fell flat against the Devils after a seven-goal performance in their last game. Michael Carcone scored the Mammoth's only goal as Markstrom totaled 30 saves.
BYU women rebound to hand Arizona State 1st loss of season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb scored 18 points and tied a season high with eight rebounds as BYU women's basketball handed Arizona State its first loss of the season, 71-62 in front of 3,400 fans in the Marriott Center.
Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Dugan, convicted last month of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on Saturday, according to reports.
Which residents pay more at the pump due to gas taxes?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah, according to the State Tax Commission, recorded its highest rate of state gas taxes at 38.5 cents per gallon in 2025, but the rate is expected to drop as the new year begins.
Different projects to close sections of roads, trails in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of projects are slated to create closures in Salt Lake City at the start of 2026.
'We're so happy': Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are expressing relief and elation at the removal by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but wonder what comes next.
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'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU
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