Utah bill would add extra protections for child welfare workers

1 in 5 millennials think their generation can afford a home, study finds

Franklin Schneider, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of millennials believe homeownership is out of reach for their generation, and their pessimism about the housing market is increasing at an alarming rate.

2 land conservation groups square off in federal court battle

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

You would not think that two environmentally grounded organizations would be at odds with each other, but they are — leading to a court battle in which an administration judge has ordered a planned grazing improvement project halted in the Indian Creek area of the Bears Ears National Monument.

Have You Seen This? Eagles fan doesn't know how to spell favorite team

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Playing in the big game is hard, but this Eagles fan showed that being asked to spell on live TV might be the toughest pressure of all.

As many as 25,000 grebes killed by bird flu within Great Salt Lake, Utah officials say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials estimate 15,000 to 25,000 eared grebes have died in recent months from a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak across the Great Salt Lake.

You'll probably feel better about that problem in the morning, study suggests

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your parents may be right: Get some sleep and you'll feel better in the morning, according to new research.

New Jazz forward KJ Martin looking forward to joining team prioritizing youth

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

You couldn't blame KJ Martin if he felt like he had just won a survivor pool.

Missing 14-year-old in 'good spirits' after being rescued near Utah-Idaho border

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy was found safe Sunday morning following a frantic search along the Utah-Idaho border that started after he was reported missing on Saturday.

A top Olympics leader will be in Utah. Here's what he hopes Utah will focus on

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Next week, a top International Olympic Committee executive will be in Utah to kick off planning for the 2034 Winter Games.

Utah's big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Making sprinklers more water-efficient may help farms produce more crops but that doesn't mean it would save more water for the Colorado River.

Advocacy group recognizes Provo as 'trailblazer' in helping residents access technology

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Provo a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to provide greater digital literacy skills and internet access to residents.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat

Deepti Hajela, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to what we eat, it's not just a matter of taste. What foods and drinks look like have mattered to people for millennia.

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Egg shortage got you down? Here's a guide to backyard chickens in Utah

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've been considering getting backyard chickens, here's some of what I've learned in my three years as a proud chicken owner.

Utah's been called a child care 'desert.' State lawmakers look at ways to increase access

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several child care bills have been introduced during this year's legislative session, but it's unclear yet which will advance.

Will Big and Little Cottonwood canyons become state parks?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state senator wants to work with the federal government on land trades and facility acquisitions to create two new state parks — one for Big Cottonwood Canyon and another for Little Cottonwood Canyon.

2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person was killed in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday. Another was buried in a slide near the Dutch Draw area of Park City, but was dug out by two fellow skiers.

Bodies of all 10 victims of Alaska plane crash have been recovered and ID'd, officials say

Karina Tsui and Michelle Watson, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

All 10 people killed when a regional airline flight crashed off the coast of western Alaska have been recovered and identified, authorities said Saturday.

'You're being detained': Woman recounts brother's arrest in Magna by immigration officials

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

As reports of immigration arrests multiply, a Magna woman recounts the arrest of her brother, now facing deportation to Mexico, and the impact it's had.

Here's what LOVB's pro volleyball players thought of Salt Lake City

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

LOVB Atlanta head coach Paulo Coco had just one more thing he wanted out of his first trip to the Wasatch Front.

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Utah company provides U.S. flag for the Super Bowl

Colonial Flag  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Colonial Flag, a Utah-based small business, is responsible for making the Stars and Stripes that cover the field during the national anthem.

Massive Orem house fire being investigated as arson

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fire that destroyed an empty Orem home in a wooded area of the city is now being investigated as arson.

Bills addressing tiny lot sizes, 'granny flats' stalls in legislative committee

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two bills intended to increase Utah's affordable housing options stalled in the Utah House Political Subdivisions Committee Friday.

Make way for the future? Jazz roll out youngest lineup yet in loss to Clippers

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 12:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

It would be hard to find a younger lineup in the NBA this season than the one the Jazz rolled out to start the fourth quarter Saturday in a 130-110 loss to the LA Clippers.

DNR Division of Law Enforcement monitoring people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Department of Natural Resources' new Division of Law Enforcement officers are setting out to monitor people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir.

Couple donates their bodies to help medical students gain valuable experience

Jim Keithley, WMTW via CNN  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A husband and wife of nearly 65 years donated their bodies to a nearby University, hoping to assist medical students in future treatment and further the field of Parkinson's research.

Mass deportation negatively impacts housing availability, affordability, jobs, Utah study says

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A study led by a University of Utah professor shows increased immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities.

Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 minutes

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power of the Colorado River. Close to the moon's south pole are two canyons each comparable in size to the Grand Canyon that were born in a much different process.

Review: 'September 5' is a tense, gripping drama that will keep you on edge

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a year packed with big-budget blockbusters and flashy computer-generated imagery spectacles, "September 5" offers something different and worth seeing.

Did police miss a key opportunity in West Valley family homicide?

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL Investigators obtained body camera footage that provides insight into how West Valley police responded to a welfare check the night before police discovered a tragic murder-suicide inside. 

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ:' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

BYU basketball gives up 10 3s, 12 turnovers in road loss to Cincinnati

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jizzle James poured in 24 points with six 3-pointers, and Cincinnati scored 24 points off 12 turnovers en route to a 84-66 win over BYU in front of a sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

U. med school apologizes for erroneous email implying admission to 'large group' of applicants

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials at the University of Utah School of Medicine are apologizing for an erroneous email sent earlier this week to a large number of applicants that apparently indicated they were being offered admittance to the highly competitive medical program.

What should residents of Utah be called? Sen. Daniel McCay's SB230 would make it official

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

There has always been some debate over the spelling of the word "Utahn," but if a new bill passes through the Utah Legislature, the spelling will be formalized.

Gianna Kneepkens ties career-high as Utah women blowout UCF 95-51

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gianna Kneepkens tied her career-high in scoring Saturday, finishing with six made 3-pointers en route to a blowout win for Utah.

'You are inviting rapists to Utah': Survivor urges lawmakers to consider consent bill

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is hoping that this year the Legislature will address and close what some experts and advocates say is a gap in the state's sexual assault laws.

Black church vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group's trademark

The Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Proud Boys has lost the trademark to their name and logos after a judge gave the rights to an historic Black church in Washington that was vandalized by the far-right group's members in 2020.

Have You Seen This? Trail camera captures a tornado's wrath

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yikes. This video makes me glad that tornadoes are such a rarity in Utah.

Bill would crack down on 'creative' vandalization of political signs

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee gave the thumbs up to a bill that would criminalize attaching objects to political signs in yards or public spaces.

Utah Hockey Club falls to Hurricanes in high-scoring battle

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club faced a tough challenge on Saturday afternoon, falling to the Carolina Hurricanes 7-3 at Lenovo Center.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing payment systems

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has temporarily blocked billionaire Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing government systems used to process trillions of dollars in payments.

'Connect with community': Millcreek art show spotlights Wasatch Front-inspired pieces

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Miriam Gutierrez loves seeing the diverse artwork all inspired from the same local geography. She is one of 18 artists whose works are on display at the Art Market at Millcreek Common.

Thousands gather at state Capitol to protest controversial union bill

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 1,000 people filled the state Capitol rotunda Friday pleading for Gov. Spencer Cox to veto HB267, which bans public labor unions from participating in collective bargaining.

Utah lawmaker pushes to expose financial ties between universities and foreign adversaries

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Private universities that fail to disclose financial investments in foreign entities could face hefty fines under a new bill introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, this week.

3 buildings burned in Provo fire, causing $4.5 million in damage

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A massive blaze at a construction site in Provo early Saturday burned three large framed building to the ground and caused an estimated $4.5 million in damages.

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How Democrats and Republicans see marriage and family differently

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what's true about Republican and Democratic families in the United States: They aren't that different, the American Family Survey found.

Cat 'containment' proposal not a ban on cats, Scottish government confirms

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland's wildlife.

Coalville mushers' Iditarod dreams in danger after Idaho qualifier canceled mid-race

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Avalanches forced race organizers to cancel the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge's 200-mile event mid-race, after warm weather and rain made conditions dangerous for dog teams and mushers.

Riverton man faces 12 felonies for allegedly exploiting children for explicit photos

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was charged Friday with sexually exploiting a boy in Wisconsin as well as other children.

Coast Guard finds wreckage of missing Alaska plane; all 10 on board killed

Rich McKay and Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska found the wreckage of a small plane atop frozen sea ice on Friday, after the aircraft suddenly lost altitude on Thursday and the crash killed all 10 people on board, officials said.

Dodgeball sets up BYU basketball, Cincinnati for 'biggest game of the year to date'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU dropped its first game in five tries Tuesday night to No. 20 Arizona, while Cincinnati rebounded from a four-game slide with 93-83 win over UCF sparked by ... a game of dodgeball?

American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

America's national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment. The eagles find themselves in a sort of environmental updraft since the early 2000s, when the federal government took the thriving birds off its endangered species list with more states following suit. Culturally, too, they're soaring.

Washington County woman, 83, dies after being struck by car

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 83-year-old woman died Friday after being struck by a car in Santa Clara, Washington County.

DEQ executive director Kim Shelley to leave post

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is leaving her position — an announcement issued after disgruntled employees contacted media outlets asserting Kim Shelley's departure was a force-out. The change takes effect at the end of January.

Utah accident survivor meets the surgeons who saved his life

Mike Stapley for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Benson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a large portion of rural Utah.

Avery Neff returns, Grace McCallum dazzles as Red Rocks roll to victory over Arizona

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nearly capacity crowd in attendance at the Huntsman Center held their collective breath as freshman Avery Neff competed on uneven bars Friday night.

Collier's night spoiled after Suns hit 2 3s in final seconds to steal OT win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

It looked to be Isaiah Collier's shining moment. It turned out to be Grayson Allen's.

Martinez scores 30 to lead Utah State to victory over Fresno State

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies led by as many as 24 points in a win over Fresno State.

Huey Lewis gets his flowers as inaugural inductee of new music hall of fame in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary rocker Huey Lewis became the first honoree of a new hall of fame being formed in Utah to celebrate memorable artists who may not have gotten the recognition they deserve.

'Salt Lake City knows volleyball': LOVB Salt Lake returns home for Weekend with LOVB

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tori Dixon, the former three-time All-American middle blocker at Minnesota, had five kills and a block in Salt Lake's loss to LOVB Atlanta.