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Utah lawmaker proposes bill to put a check on immigration enforcement action in state

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

With immigration enforcement action increasingly in the public eye, a Democratic Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill to put a brake on such activity in the state.

Weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly, but labor market treading water

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, but the drop was likely due to ongoing challenges adjusting the data for seasonal fluctuations.

Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Steve Holland, Bo Erickson and Gram Slattery, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 7:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White ​House meeting as she tries to gain influence in shaping her country's future.

Advocates call for lawmakers to spend more on affordable housing to fight homelessness

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Advocates and lawmakers called for more funding for housing and homeless services during a rally ahead of the upcoming legislative session Thursday.

Idaho offering $50M in tax credits for private education, but you must apply quickly

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill implementing the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit went into effect on Jan. 1, and the application period is now open.

Ogden woman sentenced to 2 years of jail in friend's death from 2025 crash

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alyssa Palomo has been sentenced to two years of jail stemming from a 2025 crash that killed an occupant of her car.

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How the 'one big, beautiful bill' is breaking Western state budgets

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Trump's legislative centerpiece has thrown legislatures into disarray by reducing revenues

Life of man killed in South Ogden shooting 'marked by humility, generosity and unwavering love'

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brandon Kay, who died of gunshot wounds sustained last week in a South Ogden shooting, was a devoted Christian and family man with a strong work ethic.

Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials on Thursday addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.

Have You Seen This? Couple shows off table tennis skills, no table necessary

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

After attending a screening of "Marty Supreme," table tennis prowess has been on my mind more than I'd like to admit.

Utah shattered 91-year-old temperature record, other records in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

2025 was the hottest year in almost a century, snapping a longstanding Utah record dating back to 1934, per new federal climate data.

Former NCAA players and fixers charged over rigged basketball games, prosecutors say

Marc Levy And Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal prosecutors are charging 26 people, including former college basketball players who allegedly tried to fix games as recently as last season, in what they call a scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.

Trump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests

Reuters, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces in Minnesota after days of angry protests over a surge in immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis.

Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim

Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark said it was pressing on with plans for a "larger and more permanent" NATO presence to secure the island.

Former Salt Lake County judge pleads guilty to sexual battery

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former 3rd District Judge William Kendall pleaded guilty Monday to sexual battery and attempt to distribute controlled substances as part of a plea deal.

Will Utah stay cold enough to host more Winter Games beyond 2034?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A look at the impact of climate change on Winter Games sites shows Utah is still among some number of locations worldwide that could be capable of hosting for decades to come.

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just ​a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect.

Riverton to bring city leaders, residents, youth together to examine future of skate park

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Riverton is forming a new committee to evaluate the future of its recently shuttered skate park.

BYU football's portal trend focused on retaining top-15 team with targeted additions

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 4,000 FBS players have entered the NCAA transfer portal looking for a new home, but BYU's approach to college football's version of free agency has the Cougars focused on retention with only targeted additions.

Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A plan to turn some of the last remaining agricultural land in northwest Salt Lake City into light industrial space failed to receive a key recommendation.

How to cut down on pollution during an inversion

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 9:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. So as air quality plummets in Utah, experts are providing solutions for cutting down on pollutants.

4 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit

Jackie Wattles, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 15 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down early Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, ending a weeklong effort to get an unnamed crew member home to evaluate a medical issue.

Wilderness therapy group saves man's life after UTV crash in Emery County

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A wilderness therapy group in central Utah are being hailed as heroes after jumping into action to save a couple trapped beneath their overturned UTV on Monday afternoon.