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Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 8 - 9:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

Innovative Utah brand crafts durable, transparent skateboards

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Ghost Longboards officially began selling the unique boards in 2020 and soon found phenomenal success when sales went from 10 a month to 600 in one day.

Pocatello mother killed in DUI car crash remembered as someone with 'love and understanding for everyone'

Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A family is grieving after losing someone who was a mother, sister and caregiver in a tragic car crash.

This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.

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Tax troubles coming for IRAs and 401Ks over $200,000

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Your retirement tax problem could get bigger and bigger unless you take action, warn Utah financial advisors Ryan Thacker and Tyson Thacker.

Don't be duped by scam threatening to re-arrest jailed family member if you don't send money

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A scam targeting family members of inmates has seen an uptick in recent months.

1 dead in auto-pedestrian crash involving UHP trooper

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Wednesday night in an auto-pedestrian crash involving a Utah Highway Patrol trooper, according to a statement from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Ogden man given life sentence for deadly robbery at Layton trailer in 2018

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who shot and killed a person during a 2018 robbery of a trailer in Layton was given a life sentence last week.

Mammoth defeat Senators 3-1 on historic day for franchise

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Mammoth picked up a gritty 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators behind two early goals in the first period as the NHL announces the 2027 Winter Classic in Utah.

'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Saunders scored a career-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals as No. 9 BYU rolled to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a 104-76 win over Arizona State.

2 charged with murder in South Jordan Christmas-party shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two Salt Lake County men accused of arguing with a third man about "gang-related matters" were charged Wednesday with murder.

Winter weather advisories issued for Utah valleys ahead of arriving snowstorm

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one more storm is headed Utah's way before things begin to settle down, which this time includes more valley snow.

'There was nothing I could do,' recalls father of young victim killed by DUI driver

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was sentenced to prison on Monday for causing the death of a 5-year-old girl while driving under the influence. That girl's parents and half-siblings spoke about their loss.

Woman hit 3 children in crosswalk, then left, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who allegedly hit three children in a crosswalk while driving with an obstructed windshield was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday.

Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump's Greenland goal

John Irish, Andreas Rinke, Anne Kauranen and Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signaled no retreat from President Donald Trump's aim to take over Greenland.

Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

For about 15 minutes of game time, the Utah women's basketball team was the best on the court, hitting multiple 3-pointers to build up a 12-point lead over Kansas.

Utah County warming center needs donations, volunteers

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah County warming center geared up for more people to spend the night in the warehouse on State Street in Provo.

Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.

Olympic 'dry run'? Utah Mammoth to host outdoor Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Mammoth are slated to host an outdoors game next season against the Rocky Mountain rival.

'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.

BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are working to finalize the promotion of Poppinga to defensive coordinator, an internal ascension that will attempt to stabilize Hill's departure to Michigan, a source confirmed to KSL.com.

Judge considers which expert witnesses to allow in Kouri Richins' murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Third District Judge Richard Mrazik is making rulings on multiple motions this week in preparation for the jury trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of killing her husband by giving him fentanyl.

Flu hits Utah hard with high hospitalization rates, though doctors believe it's not a 'super flu'

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 5:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It may not be the "super flu," but Utah flu cases have surged, Dr. Andrew Pavia said during a University of Utah Health press conference on Wednesday.