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Arkansas and November rivalry game 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.

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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.

Trump tells Davos the US will not use force to gain Greenland

Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump ruled out the use of ​force in his bid to control Greenland on Wednesday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory.

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.