15 additional hymns added to new Latter-day Saint hymnal

Cedar City man stabbed neighbor to death while trying to settle dog dispute, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Iron County man was arrested Wednesday and accused of stabbing his neighbor to death while he said they were trying to smooth over a disagreement over dogs.

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 save efficiency and money

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.

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.

Utah's growth slowed in 2024, but not in some counties

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 10:01 a.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.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 9:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy.

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.

'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.

South Salt Lake man accused of illegal sex with teen claims it was 'normal,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man, 20, was arrested Tuesday and accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

Authorities alarmed by carfentanil's emergence in Utah

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new threat has emerged in Utah as authorities sound the alarm over carfentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid initially used as an elephant tranquilizer.

Salt Lake City set to explore 'next phase' of cherished 143-year-old Liberty Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Liberty Park is in line for a facelift as it nears its 150th birthday, but what that will be has yet to be decided.

Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters, killing 3, before turning gun on herself

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in Byron, Wyoming, shot her four young daughters in their home before turning the gun on herself, police say. One 7-year-old survived and remains hospitalized.

Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative, was confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday, as Republicans lined up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks.

How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the hardest job is replacing a legend, and the 20-year career of BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, who will retire after the 2024-25 athletic season, certainly qualifies.

Davis County warming center moves to Kaysville amid resident concerns

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

After the Davis County warming center was moved from Layton to Kaysville, Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran addressed resident concerns.

Riverton man arrested in child abuse, domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was arrested Tuesday and accused of breaking several bones of a 16-month-old boy as well as abusing other family members.

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10 Hands-on events and activities to experience in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is bursting with interactive experiences that let you dive in and try something new. Whether you're eager to unleash your creativity, challenge yourself physically, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone.

Data shows inflation jump in January; Fed's Powell heads back to Congress

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices rose faster than expected in January in a sign progress on inflation may remain stalled, data showed on Wednesday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heads to the U.S. Congress for a second day of testimony.

'Once in a lifetime' runner, Timpview's Jane Hedengren, redefines 'what's possible with belief'

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 18 years old, Timpview High track star Jane Hendengren has redefined running — not only in Utah but at a national level, too.

Salt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvements

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approved a sales tax ordinance to fund transportation improvements and address jail overcrowding.

Utah bill aims to reinstate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill introduced in the Utah Legislature seeks to reinstate the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force, aiming to tackle the ongoing crisis and provide much-needed support to affected communities.

Could Salt Lake City lose funding if it doesn't work with state police on crime?

Carter Williams and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed bill may require Salt Lake City to collaborate with state police on public safety issues or risk losing various state funds, but city officials don't believe it's necessary.

Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old shot to death over social media rumor

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville County prosector Randy Neal stood in a courtroom Monday afternoon repeating the word "bang" 17 times – the same amount of times that Mark Bent shot Nik Bird.

Egg thieves latest twist in egg shortage story

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

As if the impact of bird flu on the nation's egg supply hasn't driven prices high enough, it appears thieves are giving themselves a "five-finger discount," and stockpiling could push egg prices even higher and tamper with availability.