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'It's never over': Gabe Madsen makes history as Runnin' Utes upset No. 17 Kansas at home

'It's never over': Gabe Madsen makes history as Runnin' Utes upset No. 17 Kansas at home

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 16 - 12:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Huntsman Center had a different vibe entering Saturday night's late matchup against No. 17 Kansas.
BYU basketball upends Kansas State's 6-game winning streak with 80-65 win

BYU basketball upends Kansas State's 6-game winning streak with 80-65 win

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 11:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richie Saunders tallied his first career double-double as the Cougars upended the Wildcats' six-game winning streak with a 80-65 win Saturday night at the Marriott Center.
Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger

Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Avalanche conditions are very dangerous over President's Day weekend as snow continues to fall. Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for much of the state about heading into the backcountry.
Trump offered them a buyout. Here's why they took it

Trump offered them a buyout. Here's why they took it

Jessica DiNapoli and Julia Harte, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some of the 75,000 U.S. federal workers who the Office of Personnel Management says accepted a resignation buyout offer were ready to retire anyway. Others were motivated by looming federal workforce cuts or an order to return to the office.
Can a blood test predict this pregnancy complication?

Can a blood test predict this pregnancy complication?

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new blood test has the potential to identify a hard-to-predict but sometimes deadly pregnancy complication weeks before it would normally be found, leading to early treatment and possibly prevention.
Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

Bird flu confirmed in older Wyoming woman who likely had contact with infected flock at her home

The Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu. It's the state's first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people.
Utah AG Derek Brown joins 25 others asking the US Senate to pass fentanyl legislation

Utah AG Derek Brown joins 25 others asking the US Senate to pass fentanyl legislation

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-five state attorneys general, including Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown, are asking U.S. senators to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogues as a Schedule I drug.
BYU women outscore No. 20 Oklahoma State 21-13 in 4th for first top-25 win in a year

BYU women outscore No. 20 Oklahoma State 21-13 in 4th for first top-25 win in a year

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emma Calvert poured in 19 points and seven rebounds, and Delaney Gibb added 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals as the Cougars stunned No. 20 Oklahoma State 68-64 Saturday afternoon at the Marriott Center.
An Idaho Falls man paralyzed in Swiss skiing crash is closer to returning home

An Idaho Falls man paralyzed in Swiss skiing crash is closer to returning home

David Pace, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho Falls native who was paralyzed in a skiing accident in Switzerland on Feb. 3 will no longer be stranded in Europe after community members and friends stepped up to secure medical transport to the United States.
Police say man hit 61-year-old woman with car after parking spot argument near Liberty Park

Police say man hit 61-year-old woman with car after parking spot argument near Liberty Park

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 31-year-old man was arrested Friday, after police say he hit a woman with his car outside a popular cafe by Liberty Park. The woman told police she was standing in the parking spot, saving it for nearby family.
1 man pleads guilty in 2022 killing outside Salt Palace; 2 others prepare for trial

1 man pleads guilty in 2022 killing outside Salt Palace; 2 others prepare for trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of three men charged with murder in a shooting death outside the Salt Palace Convention Center in September 2022 pleaded guilty Wednesday. Trial is set for the other two later this month.
An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's how astronomers are tracking it

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space.
Utah women combine for 18 3-pointers to overwhelm Arizona State in 98-62 win

Utah women combine for 18 3-pointers to overwhelm Arizona State in 98-62 win

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 3:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arizona State had no answer for Gianna Kneepkens and Kennady McQueen Saturday afternoon — and, admittedly, few teams in the Big 12 have.
Have You Seen This? Miami in the mist

Have You Seen This? Miami in the mist

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 3:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A historic cold front recently hit Miami, Florida. And the resulting fog made for a great drone video.
National Transportation Safety Board to investigate fiery Wyoming crash

National Transportation Safety Board to investigate fiery Wyoming crash

Collin Leonard and Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 3:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board has opened a safety investigation into the fiery multi-vehicle crash Friday in the Green River Tunnels in Wyoming that left two people dead and an unknown number injured.
Riverton Jiffy Lube team competing to be best oil changers in the country

Riverton Jiffy Lube team competing to be best oil changers in the country

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 2:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Riverton Jiffy Lube employees are set to compete in a national competition to be the best oil changers in the country.
Koshi, the 10-year-old clouded leopard at Draper aquarium, dies of diabetes

Koshi, the 10-year-old clouded leopard at Draper aquarium, dies of diabetes

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper said staff is "heartbroken" Saturday after their clouded leopard, Koshi, died following a recent diagnosis of sudden-onset diabetes.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine has 'low chance' of survival without US backing

Zelenskiy says Ukraine has 'low chance' of survival without US backing

Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 12:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ukraine has little chance of surviving Russia's assault without U.S. support, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday after phone calls this week by U.S. President Donald Trump with Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
'I hear you, parents': Utah attorney general responds to concerns over Section 504 lawsuit

'I hear you, parents': Utah attorney general responds to concerns over Section 504 lawsuit

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorney General Derek Brown took to social media to respond to constituent concerns over Utah being part of Texas v. Becerra, a lawsuit that may threaten Section 504 protections.
What California got wrong and Florida got right with high-speed rail

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What California got wrong and Florida got right with high-speed rail

Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

California promised a rail line for $33 billion. The project is over budget and faces long delays, with no destination in sight.
Portions of Bangerter Highway reopen after closure due to icy conditions

Portions of Bangerter Highway reopen after closure due to icy conditions

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylorsville police say they closed Bangerter Highway Saturday morning from 4700 South to 6200 South. The Utah Department of Transportation reports icy conditions on the roadway, as crews work to treat it. It was reopened around 10:30 a.m.
Top-rated Barraclough showing what's possible with UVU wrestling. Could NCAA title be next?

Top-rated Barraclough showing what's possible with UVU wrestling. Could NCAA title be next?

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The two-time Big 12 wrestler of the week who won four state titles at Layton High was rated the No. 1 wrestler at 165 pounds in the NCAA's first edition of the RPI before finishing the regular season with a perfect 14-0 record in Big 12 duals.
Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year

Amazon may start distribution operations at Marriott-Slaterville facility this year

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three years after Amazon completed a massive facility in northern Utah, it may start distribution this year, possibly by spring, says a Marriott-Slaterville official.
Former Salt Lake City Fire captain faces additional sexual abuse charges

Former Salt Lake City Fire captain faces additional sexual abuse charges

Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

More people, including a teenage girl, have come forward with allegations against former Salt Lake City Fire Captain Chris Burk, leading to additional charges being filed.
Equal pay for male and female college athletes? Trump rescinds Biden-era guidance

Equal pay for male and female college athletes? Trump rescinds Biden-era guidance

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's Department of Education revoked Biden-era guidance that universities must equitably distribute direct payments to male and female athletes.
Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force takes nonprofit approach to funding resources

Weber Metro Cold Case Task Force takes nonprofit approach to funding resources

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new cold case task force plans to use its nonprofit status to fundraise its investigation of unsolved homicides.
Experience New Zealand for $3,999 including airfare

Experience New Zealand for $3,999 including airfare

Jensen and McKay Tours  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you're not one of the many who've made the trek to see the marvels of this spectacular land, now's your chance.
Man who lost $800M bitcoin in landfill wants to buy the garbage dump

Man who lost $800M bitcoin in landfill wants to buy the garbage dump

Issy Ronald, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 15 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Buried deep in a Welsh landfill, beneath years of garbage, there is a hard drive that holds the key to almost $800 million in bitcoin – or so James Howells believes, after accidentally throwing the drive away in 2013.
'A lot of frustration': Federal workers in Utah apparently on edge as firings reportedly underway

'A lot of frustration': Federal workers in Utah apparently on edge as firings reportedly underway

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The large concentration of federal workers in Utah's 1st District feel 'a lot of frustration' as moves to slash the federal workforce move forward.
2 killed in Wyoming tunnel crash

2 killed in Wyoming tunnel crash

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Emergency crews are responding to a fatal crash Friday that has shut down a tunnel road in Wyoming.
A 2nd first kiss. A Valentine's Day story

A 2nd first kiss. A Valentine's Day story

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

McCallum scores 10.0, Red Rocks hold on for win over ASU despite rare stumble on beam

McCallum scores 10.0, Red Rocks hold on for win over ASU despite rare stumble on beam

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fourth-ranked Red Rocks were well on their way to earning a great road score on a night that could have helped the team move up in the NQS rankings.
Keyonte George will play in All-Star game after Rising Stars win

Keyonte George will play in All-Star game after Rising Stars win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George called game — and now he'll be playing on All-Star Sunday.
Winter is the most dangerous season for first responders, UHP says

Winter is the most dangerous season for first responders, UHP says

Darby Sparks, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

There were hundreds of crashes across the state of Utah this week.
Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visits Utah, touts focus on finding solutions

Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visits Utah, touts focus on finding solutions

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visited Utah for the fourth time, touting a focus on finding solutions to help people in need.
'Kingston clan' lawsuit alleges incestuous, underage plural marriage

'Kingston clan' lawsuit alleges incestuous, underage plural marriage

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former member of a "polygamous cult" run by the Kingston family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was coerced into becoming her biological uncle's third wife at the age of 16.
Review: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is entertaining but forgettable

Review: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is entertaining but forgettable

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what worked, what didn't and why "Brave New World" is more of a decent time-killer than a must-watch Marvel entry.
Cox inks bills to ban public sector collective bargaining, limit transgender student access to dorms

Cox inks bills to ban public sector collective bargaining, limit transgender student access to dorms

KSL.com Staff  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox inked the first batch of bills from the ongoing 2025 legislative session on Friday, making two of the session's more controversial bills official.
Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun, not outdated or stressful, poll says

Many Americans think Valentine's Day is romantic and fun, not outdated or stressful, poll says

Leanne Italie and Linley Sanders, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

While some U.S. adults consider Cupid's holiday outdated, more say they love the romance and fun of Valentine's Day, and many expect to spend quality time with partners, friends and family.
Utah business titan, philanthropist Spencer F. Eccles honored

Utah business titan, philanthropist Spencer F. Eccles honored

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spencer F. Eccles can trace his Utah roots back to the mid-19th century and Scottish immigrants who came to the United States thanks to a $375 loan from an early program launched by Brigham Young to help "impoverished Saints around the world gather to Utah."
Southern Utah woman sentenced in federal court for stealing $150K in veteran benefits

Southern Utah woman sentenced in federal court for stealing $150K in veteran benefits

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Washington County woman accused of stealing more than $150,000 in veteran's disability benefit payments for nearly a decade appeared in federal court on Thursday.
The ultimate guide to lesser-known romantic movies for Valentine's Day

The ultimate guide to lesser-known romantic movies for Valentine's Day

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you want to give a new or lesser-known movie a shot for your Valentine's Day date, here's a list of films — some old and some new.
'This was my decision': Salt Lake City mayor says she asked police chief to retire

'This was my decision': Salt Lake City mayor says she asked police chief to retire

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she urged the city's police chief to step down earlier this week.
1 dead after crash on exit ramp near Riverdale

1 dead after crash on exit ramp near Riverdale

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 4:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-year-old man is dead after a crash Friday on the exit ramp from I-15 southbound to I-84 near Riverdale.
University of Utah appoints its first-ever 'AI czar'

University of Utah appoints its first-ever 'AI czar'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manish Parashar — the University of Utah's director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute and presidential professor in the Kalhert School of Computing — will serve as the university's first-ever "AI czar."
Thousands more fired as Trump, Musk intensify assault on US agencies

Thousands more fired as Trump, Musk intensify assault on US agencies

Nathan Layne and Timothy Gardner, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 4:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk's campaign to radically cut back the U.S. bureaucracy spread on Friday, with thousands of workers who handle everything from securing the nation's nuclear weapons to caring for military veterans losing their jobs.
Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instruction from tower, NTSB says

Helicopter crew in collision with plane may not have heard key instruction from tower, NTSB says

Gary Fields and Tim Sullivan, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators say the crew of the helicopter that collided midair with an American Airlines jet near Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport might not have heard an instruction from the air traffic controller to pass behind the plane.
Have You Seen This? 12 puppies won't do the photoshoot

Have You Seen This? 12 puppies won't do the photoshoot

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

On this Valentine's Day, let's watch a group of puppies provide pandemonium in a photoshoot.
Utah House committee shoots down bill penalizing unsafe storage of firearms

Utah House committee shoots down bill penalizing unsafe storage of firearms

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers voted against a bill that would have penalized adults in some circumstances if a minor committed a crime using a firearm they failed to secure.
Here's who will lead Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Here's who will lead Utah's 2034 Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson will run the day-to-day operations of the 2034 Winter Games, for at least the next three years.
6th arrest made in connection with gang shootout at Midvale intersection

6th arrest made in connection with gang shootout at Midvale intersection

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man believed to be part of a shootout between rival gang members in Midvale in December has been arrested.
Utah man headed to prison following string of assaults, second chances

Utah man headed to prison following string of assaults, second chances

Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

After repeatedly assaulting people — including police officers and a pregnant woman — a Utah man is now sentenced to serve time in prison.
Gang member accused of trying to kill brother on Christmas faces federal racketeering charges

Gang member accused of trying to kill brother on Christmas faces federal racketeering charges

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal grand jury has indicted a West Jordan man accused of trying to kill his brother, allegedly so that a hit on his own life would be removed.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

Christopher Rugaber and Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors and dented sales at car dealers and most other stores.
Collaboration or punishment? Lawmakers advance bill pushing police agreement with SLC

Collaboration or punishment? Lawmakers advance bill pushing police agreement with SLC

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 12:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee moved forward with a bill that could require Salt Lake City to partner with state law enforcement on public safety or lose certain state funds.
Highland man charged with making, throwing Molotov cocktails at BYU

Highland man charged with making, throwing Molotov cocktails at BYU

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 14 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Highland man was charged Friday with five felonies accusing him of making Molotov cocktails and throwing them around the BYU campus last fall.
'We're in a spiritual crisis' — RFK Jr.'s first message to America

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'We're in a spiritual crisis' — RFK Jr.'s first message to America

Jacob Hess, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

In his first interview after being confirmed, the new Health and Human Services secretary spoke about the impact faith can have on health.
8 mistakes to avoid when building a home in Southern Utah

8 mistakes to avoid when building a home in Southern Utah

Interstate Homes  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before you make the big move, you need to know which mistakes to look out for when choosing your new home.
3 arrested in 2 fentanyl busts in Salt Lake County

3 arrested in 2 fentanyl busts in Salt Lake County

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 11:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three Honduran nationals were arrested Thursday in two separate busts following a monthslong drug investigation by several local police agencies.
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