Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

An extreme winter storm is set to bring damaging ice and snow to nearly half the US

Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than two dozen states with damaging ice and heavy snow late this week.

Manager of Sandy in-home health provider charged with Medicaid fraud

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The manager of a Sandy in-home health provider has been charged with overbilling Medicaid to make up for a payroll shortage, all while he purchased two cars and a home.

Immigration enforcement activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Patrick Whittle And Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maine is seeing an increase in enforcement activity as part of the new immigration crackdown initiative in the state, dubbed Operation Catch of the Day.

Pope Leo invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', cardinal says

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 5:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo is among world leaders invited ​to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomatic official, said ⁠on Wednesday.

How an incentive used in downtown revitalization could help change Salt Lake's Granary District

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new tool similar to what Utah Jazz owners received for development could help a massive overhaul near downtown.

iPhone vs. Android? This lawmaker wants Utah to officially weigh in

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill to make Android the state's official mobile operating system.

78-year-old man dies after being hit by pickup truck in Delta

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck in Delta Tuesday.

2 California restaurants take 'big step,' pick Utah for 1st out-of-state locations

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A popular California doughnut shop debuted its first out-of-state location in Salt Lake City Wednesday, days after a California pizza restaurant entered Utah's market for the first time.

Trump rules out force, tariffs, says Greenland deal framework reached

Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump abruptly stepped back on Wednesday from threats to impose tariffs as leverage ⁠to seize Greenland, and said a deal was in sight to end the dispute.

Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed's Lisa Cook

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Lawder, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative and liberal Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward President Donald Trump's bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a case with the central bank's independence at stake.

Back stateside, former BYU star Alexa Gray leads LOVB Salt Lake into 2nd season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 1:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gray along with fellow BYU alums Roni Jones-Perry and Mary Lake, as well as the rest of LOVB Salt Lake, will kick off the second season at home Thursday against LOVB Houston at SLCC's Bruin Arena.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, members of Kiss and more get into Songwriters Hall of Fame

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift, Kiss' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Alanis Morissette and Kenny Loggins make up the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees.

Family says miracle saved everyone after helicopter crash in Wasatch County

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kory Toone and Oaklee Toone survived a helicopter crash in Utah on Sunday. The family called no loss of life in the disaster a miracle.

Man, 31, killed after being hit by train in Ogden

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 31-year-old man died Wednesday after being hit by a train in Ogden.

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America is turning 250. These books and movies can help you celebrate

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some books, movies and more that can help you dive into America's founding history.

Fed to hold rates through March, and possibly through Powell's tenure, on strong growth

Indradip Ghosh, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve will hold its key interest rate through this quarter and possibly ​until Chair Jerome Powell's tenure ends, according to a majority of economists polled by Reuters, a shift from last month.

Man granted parole just 2 weeks ago arrested in stabbing investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Murray man who had served prison time for assaulting people with a knife was arrested again Tuesday and accused of stabbing another man in the face.

Can Utah solve Trump's critical minerals dilemma?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The top power brokers in the Utah Legislature announced on Tuesday one of their aims for the 2026 legislative session is to make Utah the No. 1 destination for critical mineral extraction.

Arkansas, November rivalry game against BYU highlight Utah football's 2026 schedule

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah capped off its 2025 season with a dominant win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, giving the school its fourth 11-win season in program history.

No Texas Tech, consecutive true road games highlight BYU's 2026 football schedule

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars announced their 2026 schedule Wednesday in conjunction with the rest of the Big 12, a made-for-TV event broadcast on multiple networks.

Makeup stickers burn MRI patient's face, who is responsible?

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah patient says she suffered MRI burns on her face and sought help from KSL's Get Gephardt.

Hopeful yet wary, Venezuelans across Latin America mull going home

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 21 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some Venezuelans scattered throughout Latin America say they are weighing whether to plot a future back home after the U.S. ouster of long-time ​leader Nicolas Maduro.

Parole denied for woman convicted of killing girlfriend of man she had dated

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman convicted of killing the girlfriend of a man she used to date and then burning her body off I-80 in 2002 will remain in the Utah State Prison at least two more years.

Utah chain lands in Yelp's Top 100 best restaurants for 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

One of the best places to find pizza and other food items, according to Yelp, can be found throughout the Wasatch Front.

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Empower the next generation: Encourage local youth to participate in the National Civics Bee

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you know a middle school student who enjoys writing, problem-solving or helping others, this may be a great opportunity.

Family remembers father and grandfather killed in fast-moving trailer fire in Helper

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving and devastating fire claimed the life of Rudy Draper, 73, a beloved father and grandfather, in the central Utah town of Helper, and family members are in mourning.

Couple used Payson grandmother's rent money for fast food, gaming, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Payson couple was charged Tuesday with spending an elderly woman's money on fast food, gaming and gambling, leaving her without enough funds to pay her rent and utilities.

How this historic Salt Lake City office building became a 217-unit residential tower

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

What was once 217,000 square feet of office space completed 60 years ago is now home to 217 residential units.

George's career-high 43 points lifts Jazz past Timberwolves at home

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz rallied to pull off a late-game win over the TImberwolves behind Keyonte George's 43 points and Jusuf Nurkic's triple-double.

21-year-old Idaho man who had a 'heart of gold' continues to bless others after unexpected death

Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Noel Rios, who went by the name Titus Freeman, is remembered for the selfless life he lived, and was recently able to bless others through organ donation.

Proposed detention center, immigration crackdown spurs flurry of Salt Lake City protests

Tim Vandenack, Logan Stefanich and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of apparent plans for an immigrant detention facility in Salt Lake City gathered again to protest, one of several demonstrations in the city on Tuesday.

VP JD Vance and Usha Vance to welcome 4th child in July

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vice President JD Vance ​and his wife, Usha, will welcome their fourth child, a boy, ⁠in July, the couple said in a joint ‌statement on Tuesday.

Convicted woman testifies that brother conspired to kill her husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The jury trial for Kevin Ellis, a man accused of conspiring to murder his brother-in-law, began on Tuesday with testimony from his sister — the victim's wife who already pleaded guilty.

Haggerty scores 34, go-ahead basket in final minute as Kansas State holds off Utah 81-78

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

PJ Haggerty poured in 34 points and gave Kansas State the lead in the final minute in an 81-78 win over Utah on Tuesday.

Utah chief justice addresses Legislature as tensions grow between lawmakers, courts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Chief Justice Matthew Durrant delivered his annual State of the Judiciary address Tuesday to a less than friendly crowd of lawmakers, saying disagreements between branches of governments are normal and should be seen as "signs of healthy institutions."

Aurora lights up Alaska skies with stunning green and red display

Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 8:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Streaks of shimmering green and red bands exploded in the dark skies above Alaska's largest city Tuesday as the aurora provided a light show for early morning dog walkers, joggers and commuters.

Man charged with obstructing Salt Lake church parking lot double-killing

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say continues to deny involvement in a shooting at a Salt Lake church parking lot that resulted in two people being killed and six more injured, despite evidence showing otherwise, has been charged.

Experts urge Utah homeowners to test for radon levels

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nearly one-half of Utah homes recently tested for radon had levels above the World Health Organization's safe level, and experts are again urging homeowners to test for it.

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota leaders in probe over opposition to immigration crackdown

Andrew Hay and Jana Winter, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice served subpoenas to Minnesota's ​governor, attorney general and the mayor of Minneapolis on Tuesday over their opposition to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Salt Lake man fired from second-floor apartment, killing man taking his bicycle, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man was charged Tuesday with murder after police say he fired from his second floor apartment and killed a man who he said was stealing his bicycle.

Courts, housing and too many bills? Utah kicks off 45-day legislative session

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers convened the annual legislative session on Tuesday and will consider hundreds of bills ranging from expanding the courts to weighing an income tax cut.

Handyman charged with sexually abusing 74-year-old woman

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Highland man hired to do repair work at an Eagle Mountain home was charged Tuesday with sexually abusing the elderly homeowner.

Stocks hit with across board selloff as Trump's threats over Greenland unnerves investors

Chibuike Oguh and Elizabeth Howcroft, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Global stocks plunged on Tuesday, with a selloff in equities on Wall Street, Europe and Asia, ​after President Donald Trump threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe over Greenland.

Have You Seen This? A hairless cat that loves baths

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

While it's a common stereotype that cats hate water, this hairless feline defies expectations with his elaborate weekly Sunday baths.

This issue dwarfs all others for Utah voters as legislative session begins

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Housing affordability is the No. 1 issue Utah voters want the Legislature to address according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.

ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow

Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota man told Reuters Monday he felt fear, shame and desperation a day after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and ​forced him outside into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.

Patrick Kinahan: Tanking far from finished for Jazz

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a touch of bravado, Austin Ainge definitively declared the Jazz were done tanking games for the sake of improving draft odds.

Smart slopes: 5 high-tech ways to level up your Utah ski weekend

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new wave of mountain tech is hitting Utah. From AI coaches that live in your boots to goggles that "see" through blizzards, here are five ways to upgrade your skiing experience.

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20 years later, how Utah helped make 'High School Musical' a phenomenon

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been 20 years since "High School Musical" debuted on Disney Channel — and "High School Musical" fever is still running hot.

Former USU lineman to serve 6 more months in jail for sexual battery

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former Utah State University offensive lineman who pleaded guilty to sexual battery charges was ordered to serve six more months in jail and be listed on the sex offender registry.

Charlie Kirk's widow requests speedy trial as defense asks to keep cameras out of courtroom

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The widow of Charlie Kirk wants the judge in the Tyler Robinson murder case to invoke the victim's right to a speedy trial. Robinson also filed a motion prohibiting cameras in court.

From floor mat to wrestling ring: Why the WWE may be in the future for Makenna Smith

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Makenna Smith's got the look, she's got the personality and energy, and she's got the moves. But that has nothing to do with the gymnastics mat.

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What untreated hearing loss is really doing to your brain

Hearing and Brain Centers of America  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

While some causes of hearing loss are unavoidable, there are proactive measures one can take to delay its onset.

Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting

Christine Chen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australia has enacted new laws for a national gun buyback, tighter background checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate crimes in response to the country's ​worst mass shooting in decades.

Officials identify man killed in Helper trailer fire

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Officials identified the man who was found dead after a trailer fire on Wednesday in Helper.

Many businesses along Park City's Main Street excited for Sundance

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite lack of snow, Park City businesses are busy. They expect that to continue during the upcoming, and Utah's final, Sundance Film Festival.

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland

Michel Rose and Stine Jacobsen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 20 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and ​rounding on allies as European leaders struggled to respond.

In final football AP Top 25 ranking of season, BYU and Utah finish inside top 15

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A "people's national championship" is good, but all are striving to lift up the College Football Playoff trophy in the end.

Standing at eye level again: How a Utah company is transforming mobility care

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 20 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Matia Mobility's standing wheelchairs are transforming lives in Utah and beyond.