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Trump administration ordered to fully comply with order lifting funding freeze
Brendan Pierson, Reuters | Posted Feb. 10 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to fully comply with a previous order lifting its broad freeze on federal spending, after a group of Democratic state attorneys general last week said that some funds remained frozen.

Dermatologists share how to treat dry skin
Monica Haider, CNN | Posted Feb. 10 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
It's winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means having the spotlight on your skin.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise
Health Utah | Posted Feb. 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

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A salty site in Utah got a shoutout in a Super Bowl commercial
Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 11:24 a.m. | Save Story
Ritz celebrating the state of Utah's saltiness.
Trump's foreign aid cuts 'catastrophic,' says global Catholic charity arm
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 11:13 a.m. | Save Story
The Roman Catholic Church's worldwide charity arm sharply criticized President Donald Trump's cuts to U.S. foreign aid on Monday, saying his plans to end funding for relief agency USAID will have a "catastrophic" impact in the developing world.

Members of MWEG gather at Utah Capitol for training
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:48 a.m. | Save Story
The leaders of Mormon Women for Ethical Government want to help the women in their organization to take a more active role in all levels of government, and so they're teaching them how to make their voices heard.

Opinion: If we're going to consume true crime content, it needs to come from the victims, not profiteers
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Two content options related to the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt arrests represent the choice consumers must make when engaging with true crime.
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation
Jeff Mason, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., which would come on top of existing metals duties.

Richfield man indicted following delivery driver's report of explicit photos in senior home
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Feb. 10 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Richfield man is on a federal hold in Washington County after he was indicted in federal court last week facing child pornography charges.

'Completely awake': Quick, safe hand procedures help patients avoid the operating room
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 10 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
For this week's "Your Life Your Health," medical specialist Emma Benson explains how one local man was able to resume everyday tasks thanks to a simple in-office procedure.

Serial fraudster sentenced: Hurricane man heads to prison for theft, deception
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A defendant with a decade of convictions appeared for sentencing on six cases of theft and deception charges for defrauding residents across southern Utah.

Utah economist hints at results of China trade war, says effects of 2018 trade war linger
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Though many of us might have forgotten about it, the impacts of a trade war with China in 2018 and 2019 still linger in Utah, a Utah State University economist says.

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Could you retire much sooner than you realize?
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to retire and to file for Social Security benefits.
Trump says time's up for lowly US penny
Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been ordered to cease production of the one-cent coin known as the penny.

Salt Lake City is about to get another weather beacon. Here's what this one will forecast
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 10 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's buildings will offer more than weather forecasts beginning later this month.

Uphill, in the snow: Why this laborious ski trend is booming at US resorts
Terry Ward, CNN | Posted Feb. 9 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
"Earning your turns" usually requires using specialized ski equipment made for traveling uphill. But a less extreme, fitness-oriented version of "uphilling" is on the rise within resort boundaries at U.S. ski resorts.

Eagles deny Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 9 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles' ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat.

Kids are getting propositioned in virtual reality, and right now it's legal
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
In Utah, it is a felony for an adult to reach out to a minor via text to meet up for sexual relations. But if the adult propositions a minor in virtual reality, that isn't illegal.

Locals in the Super Bowl: Britain Covey is a Super Bowl champion
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:44 p.m. | Save Story
The former University of Utah and Timpview High star was not active during the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but will earn a ring.

Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview
Jill Colvin, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 9 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said he has not seen enough action from Canada and Mexico to stave off the tariffs he has threatened and says he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state.

Lawmaker: High school students should pass 'US constitutional and citizenship' class to graduate
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker is proposing that Utah high school students receive a yearlong course on American constitutional government and citizenship as part of the state's graduation requirements.

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Foreman injures lower back at work, but was he really 'working'?
Davis & Sanchez | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
When an injured foreman was denied workers compensation, he sought legal help to get the benefits he was woed.

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 9 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists say they've cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg.

Vejmelka shines in relief as Utah outlasts Capitals in shootout thriller
Ella Peterson, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Hockey Club bounced back from a tough loss on Saturday, edging the Washington Capitals 5-4 in a shootout victory at Capital One Arena on Sunday.

1 in 5 millennials think their generation can afford a home, study finds
Franklin Schneider, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 9 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
A majority of millennials believe homeownership is out of reach for their generation, and their pessimism about the housing market is increasing at an alarming rate.

Utah bill would add extra protections for child welfare workers
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A bill making its way through the Utah Senate would help set up protections for child welfare workers in Utah.

2 land conservation groups square off in federal court battle
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
You would not think that two environmentally grounded organizations would be at odds with each other, but they are — leading to a court battle in which an administration judge has ordered a planned grazing improvement project halted in the Indian Creek area of the Bears Ears National Monument.

Have You Seen This? Eagles fan doesn't know how to spell favorite team
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 3:21 p.m. | Save Story
Playing in the big game is hard, but this Eagles fan showed that being asked to spell on live TV might be the toughest pressure of all.

As many as 25,000 grebes killed by bird flu within Great Salt Lake, Utah officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials estimate 15,000 to 25,000 eared grebes have died in recent months from a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak across the Great Salt Lake.

You'll probably feel better about that problem in the morning, study suggests
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted Feb. 9 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Your parents may be right: Get some sleep and you'll feel better in the morning, according to new research.

New Jazz forward KJ Martin looking forward to joining team prioritizing youth
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
You couldn't blame KJ Martin if he felt like he had just won a survivor pool.

Missing 14-year-old in 'good spirits' after being rescued near Utah-Idaho border
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 9 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old boy was found safe Sunday morning following a frantic search along the Utah-Idaho border that started after he was reported missing on Saturday.

A top Olympics leader will be in Utah. Here's what he hopes Utah will focus on
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 12:55 p.m. | Save Story
Next week, a top International Olympic Committee executive will be in Utah to kick off planning for the 2034 Winter Games.

Utah's big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 9 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
Making sprinklers more water-efficient may help farms produce more crops but that doesn't mean it would save more water for the Colorado River.

Advocacy group recognizes Provo as 'trailblazer' in helping residents access technology
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Provo a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to provide greater digital literacy skills and internet access to residents.

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Utah woman loses 100 pounds in one year: Here's how
Health Utah | Posted Feb. 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
When Angie showed up at Health Utah, she was struggling with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, insulin resistance, depression, systemic inflammation and metabolic syndrome.

Mmm, that looks yummy! The colors we see make a difference in the food we eat
Deepti Hajela, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 9 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
When it comes to what we eat, it's not just a matter of taste. What foods and drinks look like have mattered to people for millennia.

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Egg shortage got you down? Here's a guide to backyard chickens in Utah
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
If you've been considering getting backyard chickens, here's some of what I've learned in my three years as a proud chicken owner.

Utah's been called a child care 'desert.' State lawmakers look at ways to increase access
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
Several child care bills have been introduced during this year's legislative session, but it's unclear yet which will advance.

Will Big and Little Cottonwood canyons become state parks?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
A state senator wants to work with the federal government on land trades and facility acquisitions to create two new state parks — one for Big Cottonwood Canyon and another for Little Cottonwood Canyon.

2 avalanches, 1 fatal, reported in Big Cottonwood Canyon and Park City
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 9 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
One person was killed in an avalanche in Big Cottonwood Canyon Saturday. Another was buried in a slide near the Dutch Draw area of Park City, but was dug out by two fellow skiers.

Bodies of all 10 victims of Alaska plane crash have been recovered and ID'd, officials say
Karina Tsui and Michelle Watson, CNN | Posted Feb. 9 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
All 10 people killed when a regional airline flight crashed off the coast of western Alaska have been recovered and identified, authorities said Saturday.

'You're being detained': Woman recounts brother's arrest in Magna by immigration officials
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
As reports of immigration arrests multiply, a Magna woman recounts the arrest of her brother, now facing deportation to Mexico, and the impact it's had.

Here's what LOVB's pro volleyball players thought of Salt Lake City
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
LOVB Atlanta head coach Paulo Coco had just one more thing he wanted out of his first trip to the Wasatch Front.

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Utah company provides U.S. flag for the Super Bowl
Colonial Flag | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Colonial Flag, a Utah-based small business, is responsible for making the Stars and Stripes that cover the field during the national anthem.

Massive Orem house fire being investigated as arson
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
A fire that destroyed an empty Orem home in a wooded area of the city is now being investigated as arson.

Bills addressing tiny lot sizes, 'granny flats' stalls in legislative committee
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Two bills intended to increase Utah's affordable housing options stalled in the Utah House Political Subdivisions Committee Friday.

Make way for the future? Jazz roll out youngest lineup yet in loss to Clippers
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 9 - 12:57 a.m. | Save Story
It would be hard to find a younger lineup in the NBA this season than the one the Jazz rolled out to start the fourth quarter Saturday in a 130-110 loss to the LA Clippers.

DNR Division of Law Enforcement monitoring people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 8 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Natural Resources' new Division of Law Enforcement officers are setting out to monitor people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir.

Couple donates their bodies to help medical students gain valuable experience
Jim Keithley, WMTW via CNN | Posted Feb. 8 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A husband and wife of nearly 65 years donated their bodies to a nearby University, hoping to assist medical students in future treatment and further the field of Parkinson's research.

Mass deportation negatively impacts housing availability, affordability, jobs, Utah study says
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 8 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A study led by a University of Utah professor shows increased immigration enforcement would slow down construction, increase home prices and could even reduce job opportunities.
Asteroid impact on moon blasted two grand canyons in 10 minutes
Will Dunham, Reuters | Posted Feb. 8 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of Earth's natural wonders, carved out over millions of years by the gradual erosion power of the Colorado River. Close to the moon's south pole are two canyons each comparable in size to the Grand Canyon that were born in a much different process.

Review: 'September 5' is a tense, gripping drama that will keep you on edge
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
In a year packed with big-budget blockbusters and flashy computer-generated imagery spectacles, "September 5" offers something different and worth seeing.

Did police miss a key opportunity in West Valley family homicide?
Courtney Johns, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
KSL Investigators obtained body camera footage that provides insight into how West Valley police responded to a welfare check the night before police discovered a tragic murder-suicide inside.Â

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ:' Here's how
Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

BYU basketball gives up 10 3s, 12 turnovers in road loss to Cincinnati
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 8 - 6:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jizzle James poured in 24 points with six 3-pointers, and Cincinnati scored 24 points off 12 turnovers en route to a 84-66 win over BYU in front of a sold-out crowd at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.

U. med school apologizes for erroneous email implying admission to 'large group' of applicants
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 8 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Officials at the University of Utah School of Medicine are apologizing for an erroneous email sent earlier this week to a large number of applicants that apparently indicated they were being offered admittance to the highly competitive medical program.

What should residents of Utah be called? Sen. Daniel McCay's SB230 would make it official
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 8 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
There has always been some debate over the spelling of the word "Utahn," but if a new bill passes through the Utah Legislature, the spelling will be formalized.

Gianna Kneepkens ties career-high as Utah women blowout UCF 95-51
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 8 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
Gianna Kneepkens tied her career-high in scoring Saturday, finishing with six made 3-pointers en route to a blowout win for Utah.
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