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Lehi man sent to prison for fraudulently obtaining ATVs, trucks and e-bikes in latest conviction

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 1:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dalton Slangerup has been charged with fraud, theft and similar charges in multiple Utah counties. He was sentenced again last week in a Utah County case to prison and ordered to pay back over $200,000 to victims.

Italy protests, recalls ambassador to Switzerland after New Year's bar fire suspect released

Cristina Carlevaro and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 12:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italy formally protested on Saturday the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar engulfed in a ​deadly New Year's Day fire and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland, as the court's decision came under criticism in both countries.

NASA is about to send people to the moon — in a spacecraft not everyone thinks is safe to fly

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

When four astronauts begin a historic trip around the moon as soon as Feb. 6, they'll climb aboard NASA's 16.5-foot-wide Orion spacecraft with the understanding that it has a known flaw.

Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal immigration officers shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.

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Viewers want faith in films, TV. A new study provides a road map for writers, directors, producers

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

HarrisX showed more than 100 faith-related scenes to more than 12,000 people. Here's what viewers said about how they want to see faith portrayed.

Utah-made film shines light on suicide crisis, aims for theater release

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 10:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new independent film made in Utah is taking a raw look at the suicide crisis, told through the final days of a U.S. Army veteran.

41-year-old St. George man earns extremely prestigious spot at Boston Marathon

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aaron Metler, 41, was chosen to run with the pros at the 130th annual Boston Marathon. He was one of eight selected internationally in his age group.

Almost 10,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US

Emilie Megnien, Jeff Amy and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Almost 10,000 flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down.

These Utah restaurants just became semifinalists for this prestigious award

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several Utah restaurants and chefs just got nominated for a James Beard Award, signaling excellence in food and hospitality.

White House faces skeptical judge in lawsuit over Trump ballroom

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 7:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

A judge in Washington on Thursday sharply questioned whether President Donald Trump's administration had ​authority to proceed with the construction of a $400-million White House ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing.

Tracking transparency: Lawmakers consider making changes to Utah's public records law

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

The KSL Investigators are tracking every bill that could affect transparency and public access to records under the Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA.

6A state cheer: Weber coed wins 1st title, Corner Canyon all-girl 3rd in 4 years

KSL Staff  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 11:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weber won the show category, and finished in the top-three in all three disciplines to capture their first 6A competitive cheer championship at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

Can this Sundance film help save the Great Salt Lake? Cox, lake experts hope so

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Lake," which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, draws attention to the efforts to save the Great Salt Lake. Its stars say they hope it can have a role in providing a happy ending in the lake's story.

Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures

Giovanna Dell'orto, Sarah Raza and Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 23 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands gathered in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, part of a broader movement against an increased immigration enforcement statewide.

Barron Trump may have saved a woman's life by calling British police during assault, court hears

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 23 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Barron Trump, son of the president, contacted police in London last year after witnessing an alleged assault on a female friend while he and the woman were on a video call, a British court has been told.

Snowstorms in Washington could derail Senate schedule, raising stakes of partial shutdown

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major winter storm heading toward the northeast this weekend is raising the stakes for a partial government shutdown next week due to travel delays for senators.

Utah political, education leaders sign resolution to make higher ed more affordable, attainable

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox joined legislative and higher education leaders Friday to sign a resolution emphasizing the goal of making higher ed more affordable and attainable for Utahns.

UVU celebrates opening of engineering building

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Valley University opened the doors to its newest building on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering & Technology Building.

Meta halts teens' access to AI characters globally

Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta Platforms said on Friday it will suspend ​teenagers' access to its existing AI characters across all of its apps worldwide, as it ⁠builds an updated iteration of those for teen users.

Trial begins for man charged with shooting driver during Provo Black Lives Matter protest

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say Jesse Taggart planned his defense before he shot a driver during a Provo Black Lives Matter protest in June of 2020. His attorneys say he was defending others.

President Trump throws his weight behind effort to overturn Utah's Proposition 4

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 23 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump posted on his social platform urging followers to sign an initiative to overturn Utah's anti-gerrymandering law known as Proposition 4.

Will this bill end Utah's 'dumb' fight over flags?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is proposing to limit secondary city flags from being flown in schools, airports and courthouses, hoping to end a fight over city flags that started last year.

More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm

Emilie Megnien, Jeff Amy and Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 23 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters say over half the U.S. population could be affected by snow, ice or bitter cold as a winter storm sweeps across the county, and people are stocking up as they prepare.

1 injured after shots fired in Provo park, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are seeking information after a Provo park shooting.

Have You Seen This? There goes the houseboat

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

How is this possible? Do houses float? Is the bottom of the house dragging along the bottom of the river?

Owner places a large chunk of the Gateway in Salt Lake City up for sale

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A large piece of the Gateway in Salt Lake City is up for sale amid massive changes planned for the downtown area.

Lawmakers say Utah's courts are overwhelmed. Will adding more justices help?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 23 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are advancing a plan to add two justices to the state Supreme Court, though some Republicans question whether it will actually improve efficiency.

League One Volleyball returns to Salt Lake for Year 2. Here are 3 things to know

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU star Alexa Gray had 11 kills, three blocks and an ace for 15 points, and Jordyn Poulter dished out an eye-popping 41 assists as LOVB Salt Lake turned aside LOVB Houston in straight sets

The deal to secure TikTok's future in the US has finally closed

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The joint venture acquiring TikTok's U.S. assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company.

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Who do Utahns trust more: Donald Trump, Spencer Cox or elected officials in general?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 12:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll examines trust in what elected officials say.

Media argues Tyler Robinson capital murder case can't be a 'secret prosecution'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk asks to classify multiple motions as private, media attorneys say legal proceedings can't be conducted in secret.

New Weber State art exhibit, 'We Are All Migrants,' puts focus on migration

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Weber State University exhibit, "We Are All Migrants," puts the focus on migration, a timeless issue, though currently the focus of intense debate.

Ogden council members pursuing measure to quell jitters over immigration crackdown

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 11:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid an outcry by some, two Ogden City Council members are pursuing a measure to quell the jitters caused by the federal immigration crackdown.

Luigi Mangione due for court hearing in CEO killing case

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health ​insurance executive outside a hotel in Manhattan, is due in federal court on Friday as a judge considers whether key pieces of evidence should ⁠be included in the death penalty murder case.

What are 'exploding trees'? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech's campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along its trunk.

Making sense of the Utah Jazz's rebuild after 4 years, and why there's reasons for hope

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz have spent the last four years reshaping their team. After retooling the roster and plenty of losses, Utah looks poised to take the next step in returning to a perennial playoff team.

David and Victoria Beckham family drama pulls in a generation unafraid to go 'no contact'

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

For a few hours this week, it felt like the world and all its horrors stopped with one subject taking over the internet: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

Family of man killed in trooper-involved crash thanks community, asks for prayers

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mandie and Jack Wilcoxon went on a walk in their Eagle Mountain neighborhood when tragedy struck on Jan. 7 — he was hit and killed by an on-duty patrol officer.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been arrested

Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

South Jordan man upset with speeder followed him, shot him with pepper gun, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man, upset with another man for speeding through his neighborhood, was arrested Thursday after shooting the man in the face with a pepper gun, police say.

Justin Baldoni to seek dismissal of Blake Lively's lawsuit

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge will consider on Thursday actor Justin Baldoni's bid to dismiss actor Blake Lively's lawsuit ​accusing him of sexual harassment and waging a smear campaign in connection with their 2024 movie.

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After the boom: Salt Lake County home prices stabilize

Woodside Homes  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've been feeling frustrated with the housing market, there is good news. Prices are stabilizing and the market is catching its breath.

Republicans ramp up efforts to strengthen Sen. Mike Lee's bill to ban noncitizens from voting

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican leaders are ramping up efforts to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections by reviving a bill from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to implement stricter identification requirements.

Airlines issue travel waivers as winter storm threatens widespread disruptions

Rajesh Kumar Singh and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Airlines have rolled out sweeping travel waivers as a winter storm forecast to affect over two dozen states threatened to disrupt air travel nationwide heading into the weekend.

Bid to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers fails in House

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution on Thursday barring President Donald Trump from further military action ​in Venezuela without congressional authorization.

PayPal user fights for his money back after he said a hacker racked up fraudulent charges

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man said someone hacked into PayPal and used it to buy lodging. What protection do you have from fraudulent charges made through your mobile payment app?

Spurs pull away late for 126-109 win despite Nurkic's 2nd straight triple-double

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Spurs held off another Jazz rally to pull away with a 126-109 victory on Thursday. Jusuf Nurkic became the first Jazz player since Pete Maravich to record a triple-double in consecutive games.

Bill meant to curb immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalls in committee

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A measure put forward by a Democratic lawmaker to curb what he views as heavy-handed immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalled in committee Thursday.

On-mountain ski clinics provide urgent care without leaving the slopes

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are treated each year at Intermountain Health's seven on-mountain ski clinics, without ever leaving the resort. KSL shows you how.

House approves several funding bills, including more immigration clampdown funds

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed new fiscal funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its immigration crackdown despite strong opposition by Democrats.

Police chief responds after suspect in woman's death claims he is innocent and was framed

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are responding after a man accused of killing a Utah woman in 2024 told EastIdahoNews.com this week he had nothing to do with the crime.

Cox urges lawmakers to have virtue as national leaders make 'a mockery' of it

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor called on state lawmakers to embrace virtue at a time when it's often absent on the national political stage.

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters has motivated two Rhode Island lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head license plates, introduced earlier this month.

Beaver Canyon Fire near Strawberry Reservoir deemed human caused; crews gain containment

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters are battling a new blaze near Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County

Storm to break inversion, deliver some snow across parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm forecast to wreak havoc across the South this weekend should also help ease the Wasatch Front's longstanding inversion first and deliver some snow to other parts of Utah.

World Series winning coach hired as Salt Lake Bees' 2026 manager

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A familiar face in the Pacific Coast League has been named as the next manager of the Salt Lake Bees, after the team's all-time-winningest manager received a big league promotion.

AARP encourages older adults to declutter their digital lives

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your digital footprint needs to be decluttered, just as much as closets full of things you no longer use, and experts at AARP say a good place to start is your phone.

US withdraws from the World Health Organization

Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States officially left the World Health Organization on Thursday after a year of warnings that doing so would hurt public health in the U.S. ​and globally.

Running out of time? Forecasters offer bleak early outlook over Utah's low snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters and hydrologists warn that water managers may face tough decisions at the end of this winter based on this season's perplexing trends.