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'They were the tougher team': Oklahoma State pulls away to beat Utah women
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 11:26 p.m. | Save Story
In the end, Oklahoma State wanted it more.

BYU hands No. 23 Kansas back-to-back losses with 3rd straight win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 18 - 10:56 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders erupted for 22 points with three assists and four 3-pointers, and BYU shot 53% from the field in a wire-to-wire rout of the Jayhawks.

Cowbells, Guitars & SNL: A history of cowbells in music with the help of long-running Utah rockers
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Cowbells have been around for thousands of years, so no surprise they appear in music. In 1904, Gustav Mahler used cowbells for his Symphony No. 6.

University of Utah president: Discover 'spiritual grit' with courage, patience and gratitude
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
Anyone seeking the sort of "spiritual grit" essential to navigate life's challenges can start by seeking a trio of critical virtues: courage, patience and gratitude.
AI 'hallucinations' in court papers spell trouble for lawyers
Sara Merken, Reuters | Updated Feb. 18 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. personal injury law firm Morgan & Morgan sent an urgent email this month to its more than 1,000 lawyers: Artificial intelligence can invent fake case law, and using made-up information in a court filing could get you fired.

2nd driver charged in 2023 Eagle Mountain road rage crash that killed 2
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
The second driver allegedly involved in a road rage confrontation with a man whose truck hit a third vehicle head on, killing two people in 2023, is now facing charges himself.

'We're fighting back': Utah's federal workers to protest amid surge of anti-Trump demonstrating
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:47 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's federal workers plan to protest amid the firings of thousands of government workers and a wave of demonstrating across the state and nation.
US appeals court blocks Biden-era student debt relief plan
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Updated Feb. 18 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration lacked authority to pursue a student debt relief program designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some.

Officials identify 3 killed in weekend Wyoming tunnel crash
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
Officials identified the three people who were killed in a crash inside a Wyoming tunnel that involved 26 vehicles.

Another top-rated BYU signee just won national player of the year by Gatorade
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Charlie Vause from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, received the Gatorade boys cross country national player of the year from Olympic medalist.

Weber County officials investigating effort to halt challenge to Clinton housing project
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Weber County Sheriff's Office is investigating the campaign to halt the challenge to a controversial housing project in Clinton, also the focus of a civil lawsuit.

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Adventures await with Utah Symphony's Family Concert Series
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to live music that captures the imagination of young audiences, the Utah Symphony's Family Series delivers every time.

Former BYU baseball starter from Idaho charged in 2 counties for alleged sex abuse of children
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A 21-year-old former Brigham Young University baseball player who is originally from Blackfoot, Idaho, has been charged in two counties, accusing him of sexually assaulting children.

Utahn charged in Salt Lake armed robbery linked to 2nd home invasion in Taylorsville
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A man already facing several charges for an armed robbery investigation in December has now been linked to another violent crime in Taylorsville the month before, police say.

A treasured Banksy owned by Blink-182 member is up for auction. It could fetch $6M
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 18 - 5:37 p.m. | Save Story
A painting by street artist Banksy valued at up to $6.3 million is going up for auction next month. "Crude Oil (Vettriano)" is being sold by Mark Hoppus, bassist with Blink-182.

Utah's next storm to give snowpack additional boost, could create valley snow
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack will get at least one more boost before warmer and drier conditions return, but the next storm could also cause some commute impacts.
Judge won't block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
Jack Queen, Tom Hals, Reuters | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
A judge on Tuesday declined to immediately block an entity formed by President Donald Trump and spearheaded by Elon Musk from directing firings of federal workers or accessing databases for seven agencies, but said the case raises legitimate questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority.

Trump and energy: What will change in Utah, the nation
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration's energy policies are reversing actions on energy by the previous administration.

Have You Seen This? Illinois apologizes after hanging retired jersey upside down
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
Illinois had plenty of jobs on the night planned for the jersey retirement of former embattled star Terrence Shannon Jr., but the Illini failed the most basic one.
Trump administration warns of funding cuts to universities over diversity, equity and inclusion
Kanishka Singh, Reuters | Updated Feb. 18 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration has warned of cuts in federal funding for academic institutions and universities if they continue with diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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After wife dies from non-smoking lung cancer, Utah man urges all to test for radon
UtahRadon.org | Posted Feb. 18 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
One in three Utah homes have a high level of radioactive gas that causes lung cancer—and most Utahns don't know it.

Man pepper sprayed protesters in Salt Lake rally, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
One man was arrested Monday and accused of assaulting protesters with pepper spray during a rally against the Trump administration in downtown Salt Lake City.

McAlister's Deli opening first Utah location in Sandy
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Valley residents will soon have a new dining option available to them after McAlister's Deli announced on Monday that the company is opening a location in Sandy.

RSL set for 2025 kickoff in Costa Rica to test depth, fight of new team
Caleb Turner, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
Last year's Real Salt Lake season opener was a trial by fire in Miami against Lionel Messi, but the 2025 kickoff is no cakewalk either.

Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
A Senate committee is recommending approval of a measure targeting immigrants here illegally suspected of involvement in organized crime.

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases
Samy Magdy and Natalie Melzer, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 18 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
A senior Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and the bodies of four others on Thursday. The surprise increase in releases is apparently in return for Israel allowing long-requested mobile homes.

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Explainer: Does the U.S. need a task force on anti-Christian bias?
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Religious freedom experts do not agree on whether U.S. Christians are under attack.

Transparency at risk? Utah lawmakers consider revamp of public records law
Lois M. Collins, Dennis Romboy and Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has had one of the most robust public records laws in the country but lawmakers have chipped away at access. Critics say at least 2 new bills could curb public access even more.

Crime, banning cellphones, tax cuts: What's in the second half of Utah's legislative session
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
A little more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, Utah's elected representatives split their attention between controversies and political hot topics.

Social Security head steps down over access of recipient information, sources say
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 18 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.

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Apps lurking on your phone are tracking your every move
AppsTango | Posted Feb. 18 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Most apps on your phone are silently collecting data about you—from your voice and search history to the information you input into other apps.

Grantsville driver arrested after appearing to be 'fighting everyone' on I-80, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:49 a.m. | Save Story
A Grantsville woman who Utah Highway Patrol troopers say they've dealt with frequently has been arrested again after witnesses say she appeared to be 'fighting everyone' on I-80.

Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:27 a.m. | Save Story
With the heavy lifting over, Tom Holmoe can retire after 20 years as the BYU athletic director with complete contentment.

'A long process ahead of us': Officials give updates on Wyoming tunnel incident that killed 3
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 18 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
On Monday, officials gave an update on the fiery Wyoming crash that took three lives on Friday.
Survivors of Delta plane crash in Toronto describe 'hanging like bats' and chaos inside the upside-down aircraft
Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine and Karina Tsui, CNN | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Stiff winds blew over Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport Monday afternoon as a slim aircraft, cleared by air traffic controllers to land, and its 80 passengers and crew approached the tarmac as snow whipped in the air.

Utah may join 12 states that recognize Good Friday as a legal holiday
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
Because Utah has the highest religious population of any state in the U.S., Sen. Keven Stratton, R-Orem, sponsored SB259, that would designate Good Friday as a legal holiday in Utah.
Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams corruption case
Susan Heavey and Luc Cohen, Reuters | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to appear in court this week to address why they are seeking to dismiss criminal charges filed against New York Mayor Eric Adams.

'It's devastating': Utah federal employee scrambles for work after mass layoff
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is trying to figure out what's next for his family after he was terminated as part of mass federal probationary employee layoffs.

'I don't think closure is a real thing': Family of homicide victim stays tough, keeps moving
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The brother of a man shot and killed in 2016 says despite the recent arrest of the suspected gunman, he doesn't believe he will ever have closure.

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Top bathroom design trends in 2025
Bedrock Quartz | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Companies like Bedrock Quartz, known for their expertise in quartz countertops and surfaces, are at the forefront of helping homeowners bring current trends to life.

2 hospitalized following domestic violence shooting in Price
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
A man opened fire on his ex-girlfriend on a street in Price on Monday, injuring her, before turning the gun on himself, according to police.

Police: Motorcyclist in 'very critical' condition after crash in St. George
Nick Fiala, St. George News | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
First responders diverted traffic from the intersection of Bluff Street and 100 South Street Monday afternoon after a motorcycle and an SUV collided.

Southwest Airlines is slashing 15% of its corporate workforce in first major layoffs in 53 years
Alex Veiga, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Southwest Airlines is eliminating 1,750 jobs, or 15% of its corporate workforce, in the first major layoffs in the company's 53-year history.

Connecting with the Great Salt Lake through stories and art
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A public art installation in downtown Salt Lake City aims to connect people with the Great Salt Lake through stories and photography.

Ezra Ausar leads with 21 as Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat Kansas State 74-69
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 17 - 11:57 p.m. | Save Story
The real winner of the night was Lawson Lovering.

Opinion: My hunt for the perfect place to eat chips and salsa in Utah
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
I've had such a difficult time finding the right place near me to enjoy such a culinary experience. Here are three strong contenders.

New Martin McDonagh thriller, 4 other films approved to be shot in Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utah has long been a great destination for filming movies, and the trend will continue in 2025 with Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh joining the fun.

How is the Great Salt Lake doing right now? A new 'live' billboard will tell you
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A water conservation group hopes that a new "live" billboard will help drive home that the lake still has a long way to go before it's out of danger.

Community builds 'healing home' for Idaho family and their cancer-diagnosed daughter
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A family from Idaho is getting a gift they never could have imagined, at a time when they are dealing with the heartbreak of cancer returning for a second time to their young daughter.

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found.

How much are the Utah Jazz worth?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Jazz might be tied for the second-worst record in the NBA heading into All-Star Weekend, but there's one place where the team sits a little higher in the standings.

How BYU 'kind of set off a little spark' of spiritual awakening for junior Marya Hudgins
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Hudgins, who will medically redshirt the 2024-25 season due to injury after just seven games and return for her final two years in 2025-26, made the decision to be baptized.
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18
Allison Lampert and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board, officials said.

American Heart Month: How a coronary calcium scan can help assess your risk for heart disease
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 17 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Andra Lalli, 65, leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym and has taught fitness classes for years — which is why when she went in for a heart scan, her results were surprising.

Lost backpack helps stranded father and son survive night on mountain near Ivins
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
A lost backpack aided a local father and son stranded overnight on the top of Red Mountain near Ivins.

Utah Rep. Maloy pushes to undo Biden-era rule allowing Forest Service to enforce state laws
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of lawmakers are pushing to undo a rule that allows the U.S. Forest Service to enforce state laws, arguing that ability will cause mass confusion and pave the way for government overreach.

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It's not clear why
Katie Hunt, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, with 47 incidents logged worldwide, down 22 from the previous year and significantly below a 10-year average of 70, according to new figures released Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? If traffic's bad, just take the river
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Every city has a couple of secret routes that can be taken during times of busy traffic.

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