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Patrick Kinahan: Utah football's plan for smooth transition shattered

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 10:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Forgive shellshocked Utah football fans for wondering if the steady stream of departures will stop any time soon.

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Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 10:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

Rights groups say at least 25 dead in Iran protests

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 9:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least 25 people have been killed in Iran during the first nine days of protests that started in the bazaar ​of Tehran over the plunging value of the currency and soaring inflation, according to rights groups.

Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election.

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Stubborn Weight? Take a free survey to find the likely cause of yours

Health Utah  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the new, fast-paced, proprietary questionnaire – free. It identifies underlying problems that are often difficult for doctors to find.

1 dead after car hits pedestrian in St. George

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A vehicle hit a pedestrian Tuesday morning at 700 S. River Road, St. George police said on social media.

Photo gallery: Christmas bird count in Utah fosters community engagement

Tess Crowley, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

When the group of bird counters gathered Sunday morning for the state's annual Christmas Bird Count wrap-up, the sounds of children's voices added to the excitement.

New Jazz-themed court unveiled at Salt Lake City rec center — and there's more to come

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A newly-designed court in Salt Lake City isn't quite like the Delta Center, but the children took to it like it was the next best thing.

Jazz drop 4th straight after Blazers' hot night from 3-point range

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 11:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on the road 137-117 behind 19 made 3-point attempts.

Tooele County sheriff's deputy injured in multivehicle crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A crash involving three cars left a Tooele County sheriff's deputy with minor injuries.

Gov. Cox helps launch initiative meant to help military veterans caught up in the legal system

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials launched a new initiative to help military veterans caught up in the legal system in Weber, Davis and Morgan counties.

Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says

Jarrett Renshaw and Sheila Dang, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting ​Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro.

Salt Lake City welcomes in first majority-women council as it enters new era

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake leaders outlined issues they hope to solve in the coming years, but also appreciated the piece of history set Monday as the first Salt Lake City Council to be majority female.

Utah County GOP censures County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County GOP censured County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner last week, saying she misrepresented her place of residence while trying to vote in a convention in 2024.

Durzi's OT winner lifts Mammoth by Rangers to cap 3-game road trip

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 8:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Durzi tapped home the game-winning goal from Nick Schmaltz in overtime to lift the Mammoth to a 3-2 win Monday night over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden.

Search ends for mountain lions after solo hiker fatally attacked on Colorado trail

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

The search for mountain lions along a remote trail in Colorado where a solo hiker was fatally attacked ended Monday after authorities killed two of the predators — including one with human DNA on its paws — but could not find a third.

'More questions than answers': After Maduro's removal, some Venezuelans in Utah ponder future

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

After the initial elation many Venezuelans experienced after the removal of President Maduro, some say lingering questions remain about Venezuela's future.

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Are you in a high radon area? Here's what you can do

UtahRadon.org  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here is how you can determine your risk and protect your loved ones.

First big winter storm of the season causes crashes, closures on Utah roads

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers got a reminder Monday that winter is officially back, as the season's first major snowstorm created slick roads, crashes and temporary closures.

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse.

Utah lawmakers to push for ban on youth transgender treatments amid criticism of state report

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers plan to replace a moratorium on gender transition treatments for minors with a permanent ban during the 2026 legislative session, according to state House Speaker Mike Schultz.

⅓ of Americans support US strike on Venezuela, poll finds

Jason Lange, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 5 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

One in three Americans approves of the U.S. military strike on Venezuela that toppled the country's president and 72% ​worry the U.S. will become too involved in the South American country.