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Utah, 6 other states fail to reach new deal on Colorado River before key deadline

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states announced they have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.

Police identify woman hit and killed while crossing the street in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.

Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota ICE protest case

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Friday in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a ​protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.

NY Fed report says Americans pay for almost all of Trump's tariffs

Michael S. Derby, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans are shouldering almost all of President Donald Trump's import tax surge, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Thursday.

Jazz fined $500K by NBA for 'conduct detrimental to the league,' but why target Utah?

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz were fined $500,000 after the team rested starters during games against the Magic and Heat as a way to discourage tanking after week-long criticisms of Utah's handling of it's players.

School bus driver arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A school bus driver for the Granite School District has been arrested and accused of uploading and distributing child sex abuse material.

Irregular heartbeat? Experts say early care can prevent serious complications

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year ago, the Utah Legislature passed a law to prohibit certain ingredients in school lunches across the state. This year, one lawmaker is looking to add to that list.

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What's behind the 'conservative hiring boom' at American universities?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A higher ed journal remarks on a "strange new job market" for conservative scholars.

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New Ephraim townhomes offer value, peaceful living, easy access to an outdoor lifestyle

Canyons Townhomes  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Canyons Townhomes is currently constructing beautiful new townhomes in Ephraim, with move-ins beginning in May.

US consumer prices rise less than expected in January

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, but underlying inflation firmed as ​businesses raised prices at the start of the year.

University of Utah, Weber State, other organizations hosting Black History Month events

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah, Weber State University and other organizations are hosting Black History Month events through February.

Utah's Olympic super fan: 18 Games, 500 events and he's not done yet

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

If there were a medal for Olympic fandom, Utah's Everen Brown would be standing on the podium.

Effort to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike fails to gather enough signatures

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Citizen-led referendum to repeal Salt Lake County tax hike falls short of needed signature threshold for November ballot.

Heraskevych loses appeal, but already knew his chance of racing in Olympics is over

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has lost his bid to overturn an Olympic disqualification tied to a planned helmet tribute.

Mexican man indicted in $1M Utah Ponzi scheme

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal indictment unsealed this month charges a Mexican man with defrauding investors in a $1 million Ponzi scheme in Utah.

Goldman Sachs' Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Ken Sweet, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kathy Ruemmler, the top lawyer at Goldman Sachs and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama, announced her resignation Thursday over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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4 keys to consider when choosing laminate, LVP or wood flooring

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

If laminate, luxury vinyl planking (LVP) or wood flooring is something you're considering, you should know the pros and cons of each.

Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.

Utahn convicted of injuring officer during escape attempt arrested again for similar crime

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who was convicted 10 years ago of causing an officer to fall off a roof while trying to escape is facing new charges for a similar incident last year.

Second US aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East, AP source says, as Iran tensions high

Konstantin Toropin and Jon Gambrell, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another already there, a person familiar with the plans said Friday.

'Great Carp Hunt' returns to Utah Lake as fight against invasive fish persists

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Lake Authority calls on anglers for continued battle against carp in the lake.