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How a rare genetic disease changed all her plans

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tiffany Fransen shares what life is like with Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease.

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 9:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.

Behind the campaign: A former Romney consultant on political ethics

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 2 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Republican strategist Joe Pounder was working on Mitt Romney's 2008 presidential campaign, he recalled hosting a "morning messaging call" every day to talk about new developments and how Romney himself would tackle them while staying true to his "North Star" goals of the campaign.

Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion

Kati Chitrakorn, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 8:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

When New York-based model and influencer Wisdom Kaye went shopping at the Italian fashion label Miu Miu and returned home with a haul of clothes he says he spent $18,000 on, he didn't expect some of the items would fall apart in front of his eyes.

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 2 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack in more than 25 years, authorities said.

Leonard takes over late as Clippers defeat shorthanded Jazz 118-101

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 11:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite four starters out, the Jazz turned out a solid performance in Los Angeles, only for Kawhi Leonard to take over late, scoring 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter.

UHP tracks multiple crashes as new year starts with wet roads

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple crashes occurred on New Year's Day thanks in part to a holiday storm — and potentially "unwinterized" vehicles.

Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.

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The fallout: Witnesses of Charlie Kirk's assassination speak out

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four eyewitnesses told the Deseret News their stories from the day of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

The year the PG movie thrived

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hollywood owes a thank you to Gen Alpha (kids 12 and younger) for fueling a PG movie box-office boost.

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Corey Williams, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 " is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.

First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.

7 Alzheimer's disease findings in 2025

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 7:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Researchers are slowly tossing much of what we've been told for many years about Alzheimer's disease out the window — and replacing what has been a very dreary tale with new findings.

American Red Cross uses football to try to attract more blood donors

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross's Utah chapter began 2026 by requesting for more blood donors — by offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in California in February.

Which Salt Lake County Council members are running for reelection?

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several members of the Salt Lake City Council announced on Thursday that they would not be seeking reelection at the end of their term.

'Every win matters': Family holds onto hope after 6-year-old Pleasant View boy hit by car

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Community rallies around family of boy hit by car in Pleasant View.

Utah measles cases rise to 156 amid ongoing national outbreak

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah reported more than 150 cases of measles in 2025, infections surpass 2,000 across the country for the first time in decades.

Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.

Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther recorded four points as the Mammoth start the new year off with a dominant 7-2 win over the New York Islanders despite being out-shot.

Have You Seen This? A bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 3:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

This is definitely a unique way to get a new perspective on heavenly phenomenon.

About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration

Jamey Keaten, Stefanie Dazio and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 1 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year's celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said.

How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 1 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo police arrest man for multiple assaults with pocketknife