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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.
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.

RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake played its final official preseason game Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational to a 3-3 draw with the New York Red Bulls, giving RSL four draws and one win.

Rubicon seeks permanent dismissal of charges, accuses state of 'prosecutorial misconduct'
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:12 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys for a Davis County general contracting company accused of labor trafficking say dismissing the charges against their clients for now is not good enough. They want the charges dismissed permanently.

Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades
Jack Brook, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 12 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
A scruffy New Orleans rescue dog famed for evading a monthslong effort to recapture him using nets and tranquilizer rifles has been caught and returned to domestic life. Scrim is a 17-pound mutt who has become a Louisiana folk hero.

Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals
Linda Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 3:52 p.m. | Save Story
If you don't love today's frigid forecast, here's a reminder that beauty can be found in the harshness of winter.

'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 12 - 3:38 p.m. | Save Story
Tom Holmoe made the decision to retire as BYU athletic director last July with his wife Lori, and only told the couple's four children — even if they didn't believe it, at first.

Woman found in West Haven house fire died by suicide, investigators say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 12 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Officials say a woman found dead in a house fire Tuesday night died as a result of suicide.

Salt Lake chemical engineer charged with making bomb threat
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 12 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man with a background in chemical engineering has been charged with threatening to bomb a man who helped evict him from a Salt Lake residence.
Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation
Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted Feb. 12 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting up a likely vote on awarding him the position in coming days.
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