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NASA's new moon rocket moves to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

NASA's giant new moon rocket moved to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts' first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

No. 15 Texas Tech uses late surge to hand No. 11 BYU 1st Big 12 loss

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning Big 12 player of the year JT Toppin poured in 27 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 15 Texas Tech used a 29-6 run late in the second half to hand No. 11 BYU its first loss in Big 12 play.

MAGA get-out-the-vote heavyweight arrives in Utah to boost GOP signature gathering

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Republican Party's bid to reverse the 2018 ballot initiative known as Proposition 4 has attracted national attention from top members of the MAGA movement.

Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker

Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk.

Schmidt's 4 points powers Mammoth to 6-3 win over Kraken

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nate Schmidt scored two goals and added two assists to help the Mammoth pull away late in 6-3 win over the Kraken. Lawson Crouse also totaled three points to help lift Utah in high-scoring affair.

New dinosaur fossils excavated at Dinosaur National Monument

Diana Jones, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paleontologists and crews recently removed new dinosaur fossils from a parking lot construction site in Dinosaur National Monument. 

Why people in 2026 are hung up on 2016

Scottie Andrew, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Remember 2016? Measles was eradicated in the Americas, Beyoncé made "Lemonade" and voters were encouraged to Pokémon Go to the polls. So why is everyone obsessed with it?

Utah State has winning streak end as the team falls to Grand Canyon

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the first-ever meeting with Grand Canyon, No. 23 Utah State ran into some wild fans, lots of fouls and very few 50-50 calls going its way.

No. 18 Baylor pushes past BYU to complete Beehive sweep

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taliah Scott poured in 25 points, six rebounds and five assists, and No. 18 Baylor pulled away for a 69-58 win over BYU in front of 3,251 fans Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.

Unusual 911 response leads to proposal to crack down on false emergency reports in Utah

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill from Rep. Logan Monson, R-Blanding, stems from an incident in his district that left a man who needed an ambulance without one.

Terrence Brown scores 26 as Runnin' Utes defeat Horned Frogs for first Big 12 win

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Terrence Brown took the game into his own hands.

New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.

Have You Seen This? Electronic band makes Turkish music without any musicians

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever been in a band, you know how maddening bandmates can be. Perhaps a system like this is the solution.

Photo gallery: Skijoring circuit opens first pro event in Wasatch County

Laura Seitz, Deseret News  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers with Pro Skijor kicked off their first-ever Frontier Tour skijoring event Friday with competition at the Wasatch Event Center in Heber City.

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How Sundance brought the world to Utah — then left

Natalia Galicza, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The independent film festival that Robert Redford built changed the industry and its host state. What does it mean now that it's gone?

Tylenol in pregnancy is safe, says research prompted by Trump autism claims

Jennifer Rigby, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taking Tylenol during pregnancy is safe, a group of European ​researchers have said, after compiling data in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of a link to autism last year.

'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.

Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Concurrent enrollment offers Utah high school students many benefits. It should come as no surprise they're earning college credits in record numbers, according to a new report.

Idaho business may be 'the only place in the world where you can get French-fry lip balm'

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kay Walker has been making soap, lotion and lip balm from Idaho potatoes since 2021, and his latest product may be the first of its kind.

6 injured, 1 critically, after off-road vehicle rolls in Utah County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old girl is in critical condition and five others were injured on Friday after an off-road vehicle crashed in Utah County.

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Test Drive: Nissan LEAF continues to set the standard for affordable EVs

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Some drugmakers quietly concerned about legal risk with speedy FDA review program

Maggie Fick and Patrick Wingrove, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than half a dozen major drugmakers are participating in the Trump administration's speedier review program for new medicines, yet other leading pharmaceutical companies are hesitating over what they see as potential legal risks, six industry sources ​told Reuters.

Saratoga Springs man says carrier's 'free phone' offer was costing him hundreds

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A carrier made a free phone offer to Mike De Mie of Saratoga Springs. But when the company demanded he pay hundreds of dollars, he decided to Get Gephardt.

Tensions flare in Vineyard over 'alignment' of city staff to new City Council

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tension simmered during a Vineyard City Council meeting this week over discussions about city staffers and whether they should be aligned with the new council and its direction.

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

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Five-year-old Mikko's eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll held a fidget spinner and wore oversized headphones, just like hers.

'They really messed up my life': Lehi employee recovering after being dragged by truck

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mark Willson is recovering from multiple surgeries and injuries after police say he was hit and dragged by a truck while trying to confront two people suspected of stealing from the hobby store where he works.

Local businesses in Tooele County band together for winter clothing drive

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A grassroots effort in Tooele County aims to uplift the community through service, and the groups have organized a winter clothing drive for Jan. 31.

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Need a new vehicle? Ford has what you want at the 2026 Utah Auto Expo

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

9-year-old Pennsylvania boy honored by fire department after saving family

Yazmin Rodriguez, WTAE via CNN  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 7:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 9-year-old boy's swift response to an oven fire on New Year's Day, guided by fire safety lessons from the Mount Lebanon Fire Department in Pennsylvania, helped avert a potential disaster.

First backcountry trail connecting Summit, Wasatch counties to open this spring

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

A trail more than a decade in the making is soon to be completed, creating the first backcountry trail connection between Wasatch and Summit counties.

Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Inland Port Authority officials agreed to direct $5 million toward a pair of key issues within Salt Lake City's west side.

Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says

Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation of Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis ​Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.

Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.

17-year-old dies nearly a month after motorcycle crash in Saratoga Springs

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a 17-year-old is in mourning after he succumbed to his injuries one month after being hospitalized from a Saratoga Springs crash.

At one Utah elementary school, Red Ribbon Week is about more than just saying 'no' to drugs

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

At North Point Elementary School in Lehi, Red Ribbon Week isn't just about what students put into their bodies. It's also about what they take in every day, especially online.

Review: '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' is an entertaining detour but a noticeable step down

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what worked, what didn't and why "The Bone Temple" ultimately feels more like franchise maintenance than meaningful evolution.

Brad Mortensen inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Mortensen was inaugurated as Utah State University's 18th president Friday, the first alumnus to ascend to the presidency.

Jeff Gray testifies as judge considers disqualification motion in Robinson case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a hearing Friday for Tyler Robinson, attorneys are calling witnesses over whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should prosecute the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk at UVU.

Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.

BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 6-foot-3 first-year forward from Lagos, Nigeria is averaging 6.2 rebounds per game on a team that leads the Big 12 with 44.0 boards per game including 15.2 offensive rebounds.

The new BTS album title and what to know about the K-pop band's comeback

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a nearly four-year musical hiatus, the K-pop giants BTS are back. Well, almost.

How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.

Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.

Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.

Have You Seen This? The skies turned pink over an English city (and it wasn't the northern lights)

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The skies turned a bright pink over Birmingham, England, last week thanks to lighting used to keep the grass on a soccer field healthy and foggy, overcast weather.

Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.

New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 16 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have devised the most detailed map to date of the terrain hidden below the vast ice sheet blanketing Antarctica, uncovering an exuberant landscape of mountains, canyons, valleys ​and plains while discerning for the first time tens of thousands of hills and other smaller features.

School boards approve names for 3 new Utah County school districts

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

New Utah County school districts set new names ahead of 2027 launch

Holy Score: After near-miss in 2025, Utah is well positioned for success in post-Whittingham era

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most schools hope to escape college football's roiling, unpredictable offseason with one capable quarterback. Utah emerged from the fray with two.

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Need a new vehicle? Ford has what you want at the 2026 Utah Auto Expo

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

From crossovers, off-road SUVs, family-haulers and, of course, trucks, Ford's lineup is a can't-miss this weekend

A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.

Washington state boy gets dream Make-A-Wish trip to meet Mariners

Kirstin O’Connor, KXLY via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Walk into 13-year-old Seton James' room, and you'll see priceless sports memorabilia, proof that dreams really do come true. But it's not as big as the one he fulfilled recently.

Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of 'Star Wars,' steps down from Lucasfilm

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 13 years at the helm of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from the "Star Wars" factory founded by George Lucas, she announced on Thursday.

Flu facts for families: How to protect kids and know when to seek care

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Flu season is in full swing, with the U.S. seeing its highest rates in 25 years. Here's what you can do to prevent the spread of the flu and how you can manage it if you're sick.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Sandy DUI crash, police say

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 40-year-old man crossing the street in Sandy was hit and killed by a DUI driver Thursday night, police say.

Health Department to launch study on cellphone radiation, spokesman says

Puyaan Singh, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Department of Health and Human Services will ​launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Health Secretary Robert ⁠F. Kennedy Jr.'s criticism.

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Test Drive: Nissan LEAF continues to set the standard for affordable EVs

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nissan's turned over a new Leaf, and it might just be your next EV

Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.