Top GOP lawmakers looking to potentially expand Utah's Supreme Court

Jazz head into All-Star break with close loss to Clippers in overtime

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Will Hardy didn't mince words about his team's chances of coming out of Thursday's home game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a win.

UTA to celebrate Valentine's Day with TRAX Love Train

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Transit Authority is turning a TRAX Red Line car into "The Love Train" with live music and giveaways tomorrow and Saturday.

Jeremy Best pleads guilty to three counts of murder

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of killing his pregnant wife and their toddler pleaded guilty to murder Thursday as part of a plea agreement.

Mass firings of federal workers begin as Trump and Musk purge US government

Tim Reid and Nathan Layne, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mass firings at multiple U.S. government agencies have begun as President Donald Trump and Elon Musk accelerate their purge of America's federal bureaucracy.

Pride flags, Planned Parenthood target of Utah House committee

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee voted to advance two bills Thursday that would ban pride flags and other political flags from being displayed in classrooms and prohibit Planned Parenthood from teaching health in schools.

Lawmakers want to make it easier to donate to Utah Food Bank. Here's how

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would allow taxpayers to contribute to the Utah Food Bank when filing their state tax returns each year advanced through a House committee on Thursday.

'Damaging' sexual assault language removed from crime data collection bill

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A section in a crime data collection bill filed two weeks ago had sexual assault survivors, experts and advocates sounding alarm bells.

Utah's Hogle Zoo welcomes 169-pound baby

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new 169-pound giraffe has joined the corral at Utah's Hogle Zoo.

Utah lawmaker defends bill allocating extra funds for English-language learners despite pushback

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite some pushback, a Utah representative is defending HB42, which would allocate extra funds for English-language learners as a way of aiding teachers.

Sen. Mike Lee wants to make it easier for Trump to cut the size and cost of government

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee wants to help President Donald Trump fulfill his promise to cut the size and cost of government. He and other Republicans in Congress are laying the groundwork to make it easier for him to do so.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 6:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, a victory after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views.

Some DUI convicts in Utah may have 'no alcohol sale' stamped on ID under new bill

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal in the Legislature would require certain Utahns convicted of DUI to carry a special driver's license stating they are not allowed to buy alcohol.

Man sent to prison for shooting, killing man in Salt Lake fight

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Oliver Spencer Avila was sentenced to prison Wednesday for manslaughter after a jury found him guilty of killing Guthrie Serawop but also found he reasonably believed he was acting in self-defense.

X Games coming to Salt Lake City in June as it expands its global footprint

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

X Games plans to hold a three-day event at the Utah State Fairpark in June, coming to Utah for the first time. But it may not be the last time.

Lawmakers look to crack down on organized crime, online sexual extortion

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers advanced a major bill cracking down on organized crime and online sexual exploitation.

Hamas says it is willing to move ahead with Gaza ceasefire

Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 4:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamas signaled on Thursday that a crisis threatening to unravel an already fragile ceasefire in Gaza could be avoided even after trading accusations with Israel this week of ceasefire breaches.

Trump outlines reciprocal tariff plan in latest bid to reshape trade on his terms

Andrea Shalal and David Lawder, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump tasked his economics team on Thursday with devising a plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on every country that imposes duties on U.S. imports.

Dispute over dogs ended with Cedar City man stabbing, killing neighbor, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Iron County man was charged with murder on Thursday for the stabbing his neighbor over what what investigators say began as a dispute over barking dogs.

Have You Seen This? Kilauea is spewing lava, again

Audrey Mcavoy, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of the world's most active volcanoes began shooting lava into the air once again this week on the Big Island of Hawaii.

1 confirmed dead in Weber County vehicle collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on I-15 near the Box Elder and Weber county lines that has killed at least one person.

Utah House votes to streamline deportations of immigrants convicted of crimes

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House voted on Wednesday to enable federal authorities to immediately deport immigrants convicted of violent class A misdemeanors.

Ex-school counselor, Scout leader admits sexually abusing 5 children over decades

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Scott Curtis has admitted to sexually abusing four boys and raping one girl over decades while they were in his care as a babysitter, family friend or Scout leader.

Utahns witness San Diego military jet crash, service members rescued from ocean

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utahns witnessed a military jet crash in the San Diego Bay on Wednesday, and they were on a private fishing boat that rescued the two service members involved.

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What a TV star says we can learn from members of his persecuted faith

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight Schrute on the hit TV series "The Office," wants people to work shoulder to shoulder to protect members of his faith and all believers.

Massage therapist charged with sexually abusing 2 clients

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A licensed massage therapist was charged Thursday with inappropriately touching two clients.

Is Utah's growth stabilizing? Not in some counties

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 12:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

State growth slowed down some, but its population still surpassed 3.5 million in 2024, according to a new state population report.

At least 28 hurt when driver plows into demonstration in Germany

Geir Moulson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A driver drove a car into a labor union demonstration in central Munich on Thursday, injuring at least 28 people including children, authorities said. Officials said it was believed to be an attack.

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How new windows provide energy efficiency and savings

Amsco Windows  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

With new developments in federal tax credits and utility rebates, updating your windows is an attractive option.

15 additional hymns added to new Latter-day Saint hymnal

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ announced the addition of 15 new hymns Thursday, including "This Little Light of Mine," "Faith in Every Footstep," and "I Know That My Savior Loves Me."

BYU's AD search: Holmoe's successor must prepare Cougars for college football's next era

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

In his two decades at the helm of Brigham Young's athletic department, Tom Holmoe steered the football program from the Mountain West to Independence and from Independence into the Big 12.

Driver hospitalized, freeway ramp closed after semitruck rollover

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

A semitruck rollover Thursday morning led to the driver being transported to a hospital with minor injuries and the closure of the ramp from I-215 westbound to I-15 southbound.

Winter storm warnings issued across Utah ahead of incoming atmospheric river

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

An incoming atmospheric river is expected to have the biggest widespread impacts of any storm this season, delivering up to 2 feet of snow or more across many mountain regions.

'It's OK; it's normal': Ella Zirbes opens up about how anxiety suddenly impacted her season

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

In an instant, Ella Zirbes' world came to a screeching halt mid routine.

Bird flu found in wildlife across 10 Utah counties since November

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials say the avian flu has been detected in wild species across 10 counties over the past few months.

Oil and gas industry advocate picked to lead BLM

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime industry representative and advocate for independent oil and gas producers in the West, Kathleen Sgamma, was tapped to head the national Bureau of Land Management.

Need a date for Valentine's Day? Bring a dog or cat home for the night

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Anyone looking for some extra love and cuddles from a furry friend this Valentine's Day weekend can bring home a dog or a cat for a sleepover.

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10 fun and affordable ways to show your kids you love them

Minky Couture  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are 10 fun, affordable ideas that will help you express just how much you cherish them — all without breaking the bank.

Kanab police chief pleads guilty to hitting pedestrian in crosswalk

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A southern Utah police chief has pleaded guilty to hitting a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The organization of Utah's 2034 Winter Games is getting underway

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

When a top International Olympic Committee executive arrives in Utah Thursday, organizers of the state's 2034 Winter Games will be ready to listen.

Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcy

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S., including three in Utah — or more than half of its current nationwide footprint.

St. George mayor gives update on water security efforts amid extreme drought

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

St. George Mayor Michele Randall outlined water security efforts during her State of the City address amid extreme drought facing the region.

Jazz ride balanced scoring, solid shooting night in 131-119 bounce-back win over Lakers

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz got revenge on the Lakers after Monday's blowout loss in Luka Doncic's Los Angeles debut with a 131-119 win Wednesday at the Delta Center.

Utah Inland Port Authority bill sent to Senate floor despite opposition

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime critics of the Utah Inland Port Authority gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed bill that would amend statute to expand the powers of the state entity beyond the borders of its many project areas across the state.

Toure, Kneepkens lead Utah women to 77-60 win over visiting Colorado

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maye Toure was unstoppable in the first few minutes of Wednesday night's game against Colorado.

Survivors, advocates gather at Utah Capitol to support stalled cancer-related policies

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cancer survivors and their advocates joined together for Cancer Action Day at the state Capitol to encourage lawmakers to support cancer-related policies.

1 killed, 1 injured in Cedar City stabbing

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed and another is injured and in police custody after a stabbing in Cedar City.

Third grade teacher comes up with way to help student with cancer not miss class

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan Elementary school teacher went above and beyond to help bring healing and joy to one of her third grade students who has cancer.

Convicted murderer says he won't leave his gang as long as he remains in maximum security

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of gunning down a Salt Lake restaurant owner nearly 30 years ago is making another request for parole, even though he admits to being an active gang member.

Community raising money for family after 9-year-old dies in tragic farming accident

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many in the eastern Idaho community are sending donations, thoughts and prayers to the family of a 9-year-old "rough and tough cowboy with a big heart," who was tragically killed following a farming accident on the night of Feb. 8.

School cellphone, smartwatch ban clears Utah Senate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the use of cellphones and smart watches in K-12 classrooms across the state.

Trump makes first big foray into Ukraine diplomacy, speaking to Putin, Zelenskyy

Katharine Jackson and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the new U.S. president's first big step toward diplomacy over a war he has promised to end.

Skijoring competition back in Utah this weekend

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people got a taste of the fast and furious sport of skijoring at a downtown Salt Lake City exhibition last Saturday, but the real competition heats up this weekend in Heber City.

Police: 2 seriously injured in 'drug-related' shooting in West Valley City

Pat Reavy, KSL.com and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley police are investigating a double shooting that they say is likely drug-related.

ACLU lawsuit seeks access to migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking access to dozens of migrants flown to a U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying they were being denied the right to an attorney.

Red Bull to bring high-flying soapbox derby to Utah Capitol grounds

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Bull is set to bring its zany soapbox derby to Utah for the first time later this year — and Utahns can register to participate.

West Jordan man accused of hitting 2-year-old girl now charged in separate hit-and-run crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man who police say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City nearly a month ago has been located and arrested. He is facing separate charges accusing him of hitting a 2-year-old girl in 2023.

Provo considering water rate hikes to address aging infrastructure

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo City Council is looking into solutions for improving water infrastructure including a potential ordinance that would significantly increase the water rate.

Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown to retire, as city looks for 'next chapter' in leadership

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city's top law enforcer says his last day on the job will be Feb. 28.

Kearns man accused of shooting friend who could 'dodge' a bullet, charged

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say shot his best friend after the friend allegedly claimed he could dodge a bullet has been charged.