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Red Rocks bounce back, earn season-high score to win 'Best of Utah' meet

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a disappointing performance on beam Saturday in the Sprouts Collegiate Quad meet, head coach Carly Dockendorf knew she needed to make some adjustments.

Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22

Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special ​counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee ⁠on Jan. 22.

Driver accidentally shoots self in leg during road rage confrontation, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A driver was injured Monday from accidentally firing a gun during a road rage incident in Clinton, according to police.

Locals in the NFL: Puka Nacua, Cole Bishop among highlights on wild-card weekend

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah high school and college football players were all over the place on wild-card weekend to open the 20252 NFL playoffs.

Jazz bounce back strong with 123-112 road win over Cavaliers

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a near franchise-worse performance Saturday, the Jazz made a complete 180 in Cleveland, picking up a 123-112 with over the Cavaliers behind George and Markkanen's combined 60 points.

Utah man accused of shooting at police vehicle charged with 5 counts of attempted murder

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County man is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly shooting at an armored vehicle occupied by police, originally called to investigate a domestic violence incident.

Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 7:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mattel, Inc. launched the first Barbie doll with autism on Monday.

66-year-old man killed in crash on I-15 on-ramp in St. George

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 66-year-old man was killed in a crash in St. George on Monday morning, police say.

ATV collision at Sand Hollow State Park leaves several injured

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people were injured after two side-by-sides collided at Sand Hollow State Park on Monday.

Utah County man dies in avalanche while snowmobiling in Wyoming

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A snowmobiler from Utah was killed in Wyoming avalanche over the weekend, according to police.

4 migrants die in ICE custody over first 10 days of 2026

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four migrants died while in custody of U.S. immigration authorities over the first ​10 days of 2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last year under President Donald Trump.

6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of students on Monday filed a $10 million lawsuit against Davis School District, alleging it mishandled complaints of harassment and subjected students to retaliation.

Snowmobiler 'lucky' to be alive after getting swept up in Utah avalanche, experts say

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A snowmobiler was lucky to avoid serious injury after being partially buried by a large avalanche in southeastern Utah, prompting officials to highlight the risks posed by the state's latest wave of snow.

Trump administration probe of Fed's Powell draws pushback

Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's opening of a criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell drew fire from the Fed chief, who called the move a "pretext" to win influence over interest rates.

Woman dies after being ejected in crash on I-70 in Sevier County

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on I-70 in Sevier County that left a 32-year-old woman dead last week, police announced Monday

Have You Seen This? Squirrel is its own snowplow

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A squirrel took matters into its own hands to clear a path on top of its fence during a recent blizzard.

Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Spanish Fork Temple will be built across from Maple Mountain High School, according to an announcement on Monday from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Utah bill seeks to shift Salt Lake City street honor from LGBTQ politician to Charlie Kirk

Carter Williams and Adam Small, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed new bill filed in Utah seeks to rename a Salt Lake City street in honor of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and is drawing ire from the city.

Sen. Mark Kelly sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats

Mike Scarcella, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mark Kelly sued Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ​on Monday, saying Pentagon proceedings to demote the Arizona Democrat from his retired Navy captain rank violated Kelly's free speech rights.

Homeless man charged with making a terrorist threat at Ogden synagogue

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A homeless man is charged with making a terrorist threat at an Ogden synagogue after threatening to kill everyone inside the location, occupied at the time only by a cleaning worker.

Mexico's Sheinbaum says US military intervention ruled out after talks with Trump

Natalia Siniawski and Raul Cortes, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 12 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she ruled ​out a U.S. military intervention to combat drug cartels, following a "good conversation" on Monday with President Donald Trump on security and drug trafficking.

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'A holy place': Preserving Native American culture in the Southwest

Tess Crowley, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Despite the political tug-of-war over two majestic buttes, this corner of Utah is hallowed ground to the tribes and pueblos that continue to gather there.

Don't like ski boots that hurt? Neither does Bob Shay

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 11:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 68, Bob Shay's as addicted to skiing as he ever was, and better yet, it's part of his job description to pay regular visits to many of the world's most iconic ski mountains.