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Test Drive: Nissan LEAF continues to set the standard for affordable EVs

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program

Maggie Fick and Patrick Wingrove, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than half a dozen major drugmakers are participating in the Trump administration's speedier review program for new medicines, yet other leading pharmaceutical companies are hesitating over what they see as potential legal risks, six industry sources ​told Reuters.

Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A carrier made a free phone offer to Mike De Mie of Saratoga Springs. But when the company demanded he pay hundreds of dollars, he decided to Get Gephardt.

Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five-year-old Mikko's eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversized headphones, just like hers.

'They really messed up my life': Lehi employee recovering after being dragged by truck

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mark Willson is recovering from multiple surgeries and injuries after police say he was hit and dragged by a truck while trying to confront two people suspected of stealing from the hobby store where he works.

Local businesses in Tooele County band together for winter clothing drive

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A grassroots effort in Tooele County aims to uplift the community through service, and the groups have organized a winter clothing drive for Jan. 31.

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Need a new vehicle? Ford has what you want at the 2026 Utah Auto Expo

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

9-year-old Pennsylvania boy honored by fire department after saving family

Yazmin Rodriguez, WTAE via CNN  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy's swift response to an oven fire on New Year's Day, guided by fire safety lessons from the Mount Lebanon Fire Department in Pennsylvania, helped avert a potential disaster.

First backcountry trail connecting Summit, Wasatch counties to open this spring

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trail more than a decade in the making is soon to be completed, creating the first backcountry trail connection between Wasatch and Summit counties.

Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Inland Port Authority officials agreed to direct $5 million toward a pair of key issues within Salt Lake City's west side.

Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says

Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation of Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis ​Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.

Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.

17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 17-year-old is in mourning after he succumbed to his injuries one month after being hospitalized from a Saratoga Springs crash.

At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.

Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is an entertaining detour but a noticeable step down

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what worked, what didn't and why "The Bone Temple" ultimately feels more like franchise maintenance than meaningful evolution.

Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.

Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.

Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.

BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-3 first-year forward from Lagos, Nigeria is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game on a team that leads the Big 12 with 44.0 boards per game including 15.2 offensive rebounds.

The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band's comeback

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.

Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.

Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.

'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 3:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.

Have You Seen This? The skies turned pink over an English city (and it wasn't the northern lights)

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The skies turned a bright pink over Birmingham, England, last week thanks to lighting used to keep the grass on a soccer field healthy and foggy, overcast weather.

Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.

New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have devised the most detailed map to date of the terrain hidden below the vast ice sheet blanketing Antarctica, uncovering an exuberant landscape of mountains, canyons, valleys ​and plains while discerning for the first time tens of thousands of hills and other smaller features.

School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Utah County school districts set new names ahead of 2027 launch

Holy Score: After near-miss in 2025, Utah is well positioned for success in post-Whittingham era

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most schools hope to escape college football's roiling, unpredictable offseason with one capable quarterback. Utah emerged from the fray with two.

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Need a new vehicle? Ford has what you want at the 2026 Utah Auto Expo

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.

Washington state boy gets dream Make-A-Wish trip to meet Mariners

Kirstin O’Connor, KXLY via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walk into 13-year-old Seton James' room, and you'll see priceless sports memorabilia, proof that dreams really do come true. But it's not as big as the one he fulfilled recently.

Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the "Star Wars" factory founded by George Lucas, she announced on Thursday.

Flu facts for families: How to protect kids and know when to seek care

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Flu season is in full swing, with the U.S. seeing its highest rates in 25 years. Here's what you can do to prevent the spread of the flu and how you can manage it if you're sick.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Sandy DUI crash, police say

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 40-year-old man crossing the street in Sandy was hit and killed by a DUI driver Thursday night, police say.

Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says

Puyaan Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Health and Human Services will ​launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Health Secretary Robert ⁠F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism.

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Test Drive: Nissan LEAF continues to set the standard for affordable EVs

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.

Musk says unaware of Grok generating explicit images of minors

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk said on ​Wednesday he was not aware of any "naked underage images" ⁠generated by xAI's Grok chatbot, as scrutiny ‌of the AI tool intensifies ⁠worldwide.

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia.

Utahns split on Trump's actions in Venezuela

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah voters are largely split on whether they agree with the strikes against Venezuela and whether President Donald Trump had authority to approve it without congressional oversight.

John Marino's deflected goal in late 3rd lifts Mammoth to win over visiting Stars

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 11:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves to help the Mammoth hold off a late rally from the Stars as Nick Schmaltz and John Marino each pick up two points in the 2-1 victory.

Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members on Thursday were remembering Nicholas Bringhurst, who was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming, as an adventurer who loved life and others around him.

Former Utah Senate candidate's sexual abuse trial ends with a hung jury

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The sexual abuse trial for former Utah state Senate candidate Brandon Beckham ended with a deadlocked jury. KSL explains what comes next in a third attempt to try Beckham.

State School Board toils over legislative mandate to cut millions from budget

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 9:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah State Board of Education is grappling with how to navigate recent directives from the Utah Legislature to trim or reallocate $163 million of the state's education budget.

Utah lawmaker proposes bill to put a check on immigration enforcement action in state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

With immigration enforcement action increasingly in the public eye, a Democratic Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill to put a brake on such activity in the state.

Weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly, but labor market treading water

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely due to ongoing challenges adjusting the data for seasonal fluctuations.

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White ​House meeting as she tries to gain influence in shaping her country's future.

Advocates call for lawmakers to spend more on affordable housing to fight homelessness

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Advocates and lawmakers called for more funding for housing and homeless services during a rally ahead of the upcoming legislative session Thursday.

Idaho offering $50M in tax credits for private education, but you must apply quickly

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill implementing the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit went into effect on Jan. 1, and the application period is now open.

Ogden woman sentenced to 2 years of jail in friend's death from 2025 crash

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alyssa Palomo has been sentenced to two years of jail stemming from a 2025 crash that killed an occupant of her car.

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How the 'one big, beautiful bill' is breaking Western state budgets

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump's legislative centerpiece has thrown legislatures into disarray by reducing revenues

Life of man killed in South Ogden shooting 'marked by humility, generosity and unwavering love'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Kay, who died of gunshot wounds sustained last week in a South Ogden shooting, was a devoted Christian and family man with a strong work ethic.

Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials on Thursday addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.

Have You Seen This? Couple shows off table tennis skills, no table necessary

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

After attending a screening of "Marty Supreme," table tennis prowess has been on my mind more than I'd like to admit.

Utah shattered 91-year-old temperature record, other records in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

2025 was the hottest year in almost a century, snapping a longstanding Utah record dating back to 1934, per new federal climate data.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

Marc Levy And Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal prosecutors are charging 26 people, including former college basketball players who allegedly tried to fix games as recently as last season, in what they call a scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Reuters, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis.