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UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Michelle Nichols, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as "a dangerous precedent."
Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The game was so good it needed an extra five minutes of playing time. And the Utah women had Lani White to thank for the extra minutes.
How annual physicals can help detect hidden health risks
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Annual physicals shouldn't only happen when you're sick, but also as a way to support overall health and wellness.
Intoxicated man fired round through hotel floor into occupied room, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested on New Year's Eve after police say he fired a round into a West Jordan hotel room floor, possibly on accident, and into an occupied room below.
Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Michael S. Derby, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further central bank rate cuts could be some way off while officials take stock of the economy's performance.
Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah's OC, Utes great Jordan Gross to O-Line
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Just days after Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck took the same position at Michigan, following Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor, head coach Morgan Scalley has quickly found his replacement.
Aggies men break close game open in final six minutes over Spartans
Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
With six minutes to play, it was anyone's game Saturday afternoon at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan
Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic members of Congress said on Saturday that senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration had misled them during recent briefings about plans for Venezuela.
No. 1 Arizona makes easy work of Utah to open up Big 12 play
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
No. 1 Arizona used a 12-0 run to quickly put distance on the home Utes, who were outmatched in every way Saturday afternoon against the undefeated Wildcats.
Markstrom stifles Mammoth as Devils defeat Utah 4-1
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's offense fell flat against the Devils after a seven-goal performance in their last game. Michael Carcone scored the Mammoth's only goal as Markstrom totaled 30 saves.
BYU women rebound to hand Arizona State 1st loss of season
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
Delaney Gibb scored 18 points and tied a season high with eight rebounds as BYU women's basketball handed Arizona State its first loss of the season, 71-62 in front of 3,400 fans in the Marriott Center.
Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Dugan, convicted last month of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on Saturday, according to reports.
Which residents pay more at the pump due to gas taxes?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah, according to the State Tax Commission, recorded its highest rate of state gas taxes at 38.5 cents per gallon in 2025, but the rate is expected to drop as the new year begins.
Different projects to close sections of roads, trails in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of projects are slated to create closures in Salt Lake City at the start of 2026.
'We're so happy': Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are expressing relief and elation at the removal by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but wonder what comes next.
New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
The phrase "AI" is everywhere these days, but for most of us in Utah, the real value of tech isn't in a chatbot — it's in tools that help us manage a busy household, stay safe on the trails, or finally organize the garage.
'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 "Top Gun" film.
Man surrenders after shooting at SWAT vehicle in Spanish Fork
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
A man in Spanish Fork was taken into custody after shooting at an armored police vehicle during a domestic violence call on Saturday, police said.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Dybantsa, defense lift No. 10 BYU past K-State in Big 12 opener
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
AJ Dybantsa poured in 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals, and the 10th-ranked Cougars held off the Wildcats with an 83-73 win at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 12:59 p.m. | Save Story
Another 2 feet of snow is possible in parts of Utah's mountains over the next few days, as an atmospheric river moves through the West.
East Idaho's Top 10 weirdest or craziest crime stories of 2025
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 12:49 p.m. | Save Story
Eastern Idaho is often home to some very outlandish, disturbing and straight-up weird crimes, but here are the Top 10 craziest Eastern Idaho crime stories of 2025. A few Utahns may have even made the list.
Utah man who rammed 8 police cars in chase sentenced to prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man who rammed into several police cars while fleeing law enforcement in August was sentenced to one to 15 years in prison.
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- New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems
- 'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court
- Advisories issued as atmospheric river to keep pushing rain, snow into Utah
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