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Proposed bill would shorten time on Utah's registry for some sex offenders

Proposed bill would shorten time on Utah's registry for some sex offenders

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are expected to consider a bill that would make changes to Utah's Sex Offender Registry.
In lower-scoring affair, Red Rocks get road win over BYU in first-ever conference meet

In lower-scoring affair, Red Rocks get road win over BYU in first-ever conference meet

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The week was a bookend of scores for the Red Rocks.
Utah HC falls to Jets, but Tourigny has belief the team will end season with 'a big smile'

Utah HC falls to Jets, but Tourigny has belief the team will end season with 'a big smile'

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A mistake-ridden ending cost Utah in a 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Friday at Canada Life Centre.
Utah lawmaker abandons bill letting car dealerships stay open all weekend

Utah lawmaker abandons bill letting car dealerships stay open all weekend

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would have allowed car dealerships to stay open on weekends is not moving forward this legislative session.
Trump signs crypto-friendly executive order, opens door for national digital asset stockpile

Trump signs crypto-friendly executive order, opens door for national digital asset stockpile

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump took another step toward his promise to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" on Thursday, signing an executive order aimed at promoting the domestic cryptocurrency sector.
All welcome to celebrate Chinese New Year in Salt Lake City

All welcome to celebrate Chinese New Year in Salt Lake City

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's annual Chinese New Year celebrations will be about "more than dumplings and drums" and will include events for the whole family or maybe even a date.
New Yorkers may be allowed to use paid sick leave to look after pets

New Yorkers may be allowed to use paid sick leave to look after pets

Aleksandra Michalska, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 8:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York City's council is set to consider legislation that would allow New Yorkers to take paid sick leave to care for their pets and service animals.
Advocates rally for more child care funding in Utah

Advocates rally for more child care funding in Utah

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Advocates rallied at the state Capitol on Friday to push for more money for child care. They said Utahns are struggling to afford child care and public funding is desperately needed.
Officers testify about their actions, investigation of murder suspect Kouri Richins

Officers testify about their actions, investigation of murder suspect Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Law enforcement officers testified Thursday about why they believe specific evidence should be admitted in Kouri Richins' upcoming murder trial.
BYU engineers develop heavy-lifting, helpful humanoid robot

BYU engineers develop heavy-lifting, helpful humanoid robot

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Although the world might not ever have super soldiers like Captain America, engineers at BYU are building robots that could rival Steve Rogers' strength.
Jazz center Walker Kessler raising money to thank Primary Children's Hospital

Jazz center Walker Kessler raising money to thank Primary Children's Hospital

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 5:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

When Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was 18 months old, he spent nearly a week in Primary Children's Hospital recovering from an illness. Now he's determined to raise money to pay it forward.
Lawmakers mull mandatory 10-year sentences for child torture convictions

Lawmakers mull mandatory 10-year sentences for child torture convictions

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legislative committee advanced a bill that would establish a mandatory minimum sentence for people convicted of child torture, though future changes to the bill are expected.
Video shows man confronting, taunting Salt Lake police officer before he is shot, killed

Video shows man confronting, taunting Salt Lake police officer before he is shot, killed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Body camera video shows a man confronting and taunting a Salt Lake police officer, who had pulled over a pickup truck, before the man is eventually shot.
Trump administration says 'Gulf of America' name change now official

Trump administration says 'Gulf of America' name change now official

Richard Valdmanis, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration's Interior Department said on Friday it had officially changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and the Alaskan peak Denali to Mount McKinley.
Bangerter Highway closed for hours due to gas line rupture

Bangerter Highway closed for hours due to gas line rupture

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bangerter Highway was closed in both directions at 13400 South for several hours Friday after construction crews hit a gas line.
Family of Magna man killed in 2005 expresses relief, gratitude following arrest

Family of Magna man killed in 2005 expresses relief, gratitude following arrest

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Magna man found stabbed to death in his home nearly 20 years ago says they never gave up hope that the case would be solved. Police arrested a man Thursday.
Advisories issued as storm forecast to bring valuable snow, snapping long dry stretch

Advisories issued as storm forecast to bring valuable snow, snapping long dry stretch

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 24 - 2:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm system headed to Utah is projected to deliver much-needed snow to both northern and southern Utah after a lull in activity.
SEG Foundation helps give people opportunity for a 'clean slate'

SEG Foundation helps give people opportunity for a 'clean slate'

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A series of unfortunate events in his teenage years — his sister dying in a car accident, his parents separating, being bullied at school — left Hisrael "Izzy" Carranza not knowing how to cope.
Will Hardy shares lessons he learned from Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn

Will Hardy shares lessons he learned from Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

It won't be a surprise if Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy has a keen eye on Sunday's NFC championship game.
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