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'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.

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BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars are working to finalize the promotion of Poppinga to defensive coordinator, an internal ascension that will attempt to stabilize Hill's departure to Michigan, a source confirmed to KSL.com.

Judge considers which expert witnesses to allow in Kouri Richins' murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Third District Judge Richard Mrazik is making rulings on multiple motions this week in preparation for the jury trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of killing her husband by giving him fentanyl.

House to vote on Democratic effort to reinstate health care subsidies

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to advance ​Democratic legislation that would reinstate expired health care subsidies.

Florida to take up congressional redistricting in April, DeSantis says

Nolan D. McCaskill, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on ​Wednesday the Republican-led state will take up a redistricting effort in April in a move that could ⁠give President Donald Trump's party up to five more seats in Congress.

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump's latest immigration operation

Tim Sullivan And Giovanna Dell'orto, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 2:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly, and he rejected federal officials' claims that the officer had acted in self-defense.

Nick Reiner's high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed

Steve Gorman and Lisa Richwine, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 2:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high-profile defense lawyer representing the son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner against charges that he murdered his parents abruptly withdrew from the case on Wednesday.

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Trump helps GOP plot 2026 plans. Here's what Utah's delegation thinks

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

House Republicans met behind closed doors on Tuesday to chart a path forward ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Driver accused of leading police on dangerous chase arrested in robbery investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail has been arrested again and accused of participating in an armed robbery.

5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 1:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.

Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 1:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.

Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.

Ogden man accused of stockpiling homemade bombs and antisemitic threats had troubling history with neighbor

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

New details are shedding light on the criminal background of a 21-year-old Ogden man accused of building homemade bombs and making threats.

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Dancing through life: How one Utah teen balances ballet and academics

Mountain Heights Academy  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

After enrolling at Mountain Heights Academy as a junior, Mae found the flexibility she needed to balance both ballet and her education.

Trump's oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

Idrees Ali and Marianna Parraga, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. said on Wednesday it had seized a Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked tanker as part of President Donald Trump's aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas and force Caracas' socialist government to become its ​ally.

Weber County officers found justified in shooting, killing robbery suspect in April

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden police officer and Weber County sheriff's deputy were legally justified in shooting and killing a robbery suspect last April, the Weber County attorney determined.

Man given 15 years in prison for deadly shooting during Draper drug deal

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man convicted of murder for a drug deal gone wrong in Draper was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison.

Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker delivers unforgettable Christmas surprise to Utah family

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

It started when Matthew Alvernaz wanted to give his Chargers-loving, now Utah, family something special for Christmas. It turned into much, much more.

Utah's Olympic year: A new organizing committee, big money and a controversial logo

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The world may be focused on the 2026 Winter Games, but preparations are already underway for Utah's second Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in just over eight years.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.

Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for years, DOJ says

Leah Willingham and Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 7 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Justice revealed on Tuesday that Claudio Neves Valente, the shooter who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor, planned the attack for years.