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Vigil in Logan joins nationwide outcry after Minneapolis shooting

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

One small but determined group gathered Friday evening in Logan to honor the life of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed during an encounter with ICE agents in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Nacua earns unanimous AP All-Pro honors with 2 other Utahns — and his LA quarterback

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matthew Stafford beat out Drake Maye while Myles Garrett, Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba were unanimous choices for the 2025 Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team.

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Who is Karl Maeser and how did his story impact my BYU education?

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 'spiritual architect' of BYU, Karl G. Maeser's legacy continues to define the university even 150 years later.

A new beginning: Chief Tahgee students return to a school built just for them

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

When students at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy returned from winter break, they walked into something they had never experienced before — a permanent school building designed especially for them.

What's coming to the stage in Utah this year? Here's the latest

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new year is here — and it's bringing a brand-new slate of shows to theaters across Utah.

America Gives aims for record volunteerism in 2026, with Church of Jesus Christ as a partner

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents nationwide are invited to get involved in their communities and make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in the country's history to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Circumstances aside, Trent Moser happy in return to No. 8 BYU volleyball for senior season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Moser had the first kill of the opening set, and finished with 14 kills and four blocks as the No. 8-ranked Cougars opened the 2026 season with a 25-22, 25-20, 25-18 win over NEC contenders Friday night.

Housing-linked stocks rally on Trump's $200 billion mortgage bond-buy order

Manya Saini, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 10 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. mortgage lenders and housing stocks rose on Friday, a day after ​President Donald Trump said he is ordering his representatives to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to bring down housing costs.

Salt Lake man charged with stabbing bus passenger unprovoked

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 9:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Friday with stabbing another passenger on a Utah Transit Authority bus three times after the bus passed his stop.

Jewelry maker Pandora hit by weak US holiday shopping

Anna Ringstrom and Helen Reid, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 10 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pandora warned of weaker 2025 sales growth on Friday, ​sending the Danish jewelry brand's shares down 10%, after U.S. shoppers bought fewer charm bracelets and necklaces than expected in the key holiday season.

Beloved Island Park restaurant reopens under new management

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A favorite Island Park gathering place is back in business. After a five-year hiatus, Boondocks has officially reopened, much to the delight of locals who long considered it their spot.

Vineyard implementing financial change while welcoming new City Council

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Big change is on the horizon for Vineyard, with an almost entirely new council and a focus on financial transparency following last year's audit, which revealed inaccurate reporting of transactions.

Schmaltz, Keller make history as they power Mammoth to win over Blues

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nick Schmaltz totaled three points to go along with Keller's three assists as the duo led the Mammoth to a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Here's what was announced at CES 2026

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A robot that does the laundry. A lollipop that plays music as it's eaten. A robotic dog designed to act as a companion for people who can't have a real pet. Here's what else made the stage at this year's CES.

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15M

Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

DNC threatens legal action if Utah sends voter rolls to Justice Department

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Democratic National Committee told Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in a letter on Friday that if she provides the Department of Justice the voter information of Utahns, legal action will follow.

Vitamin D may half the risk of second heart attack, study shows

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study from Intermountain Health suggests vitamin D could play a bigger role in heart health than many people realize.

Judge blocks Trump from freezing $10B in child, family aid to five states

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 9 - 7:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on ​Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from freezing access by five ⁠Democratic-led states to more than $10 billion of federal funds ‌for child care and family assistance based ⁠on what it said were concerns ‌about fraud.

5 Utah fishing records that fell in 2025

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

2025 is over, but at least five Utah anglers walked away with a story to tell.

Rivalry rings true as No. 9 BYU heads to Utah with 11-game winning streak

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 6:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Now that I've experienced it, you just want to go up there and beat those guys," BYU coach Kevin Young said before the No. 9 Cougars' 267th all-time meeting with rival Utah.

Senate will hang plaque honoring Jan. 6 law enforcement — 4 years after it was approved

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate will hang a plaque honoring the law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol grounds during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, following through with a law initially passed in 2022 that has yet to take effect.

Washington pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 5:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man accused of planting pipe bombs ​in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack pleaded not guilty on Friday to ⁠two explosives-related charges.

Utah's snowpack season has already been 'very strange.' Here's how this week helped

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack total got closer to normal with storms this week, but a slowdown is expected as inversion conditions return.