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What are 'exploding trees'? The winter phenomenon may not be what you think

Jacqueline Howard, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

John Seiler was strolling across Virginia Tech's campus with his students Thursday morning when something stopped them in their tracks: a sweet cherry tree with an unusual jagged scar running along its trunk.

Making sense of the Utah Jazz's rebuild after 4 years, and why there's reasons for hope

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz have spent the last four years reshaping their team. After retooling the roster and plenty of losses, Utah looks poised to take the next step in returning to a perennial playoff team.

David and Victoria Beckham family drama pulls in a generation unafraid to go 'no contact'

Lisa Respers France, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

For a few hours this week, it felt like the world and all its horrors stopped with one subject taking over the internet: Brooklyn Peltz Beckham.

Family of man killed in trooper-involved crash thanks community, ask for prayers

Arianne Brown for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mandie and Jack Wilcoxon went on a walk in their Eagle Mountain neighborhood when tragedy struck on Jan. 7 — he was hit and killed by an on-duty patrol officer.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI's 'Most Wanted' list, has been arrested

Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and Mike Balsamo, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say they have arrested Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder facing charges related to drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witnesses.

South Jordan man upset with speeder followed him, shot him with pepper gun, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A South Jordan man, upset with another man for speeding through his neighborhood, was arrested Thursday after shooting the man in the face with a pepper gun, police say.

Justin Baldoni to seek dismissal of Blake Lively's lawsuit

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge will consider on Thursday actor Justin Baldoni's bid to dismiss actor Blake Lively's lawsuit ​accusing him of sexual harassment and waging a smear campaign in connection with their 2024 movie.

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After the boom: Salt Lake County home prices stabilize

Woodside Homes  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've been feeling frustrated with the housing market, there is good news. Prices are stabilizing and the market is catching its breath.

Republicans ramp up efforts to strengthen Sen. Mike Lee's bill to ban noncitizens from voting

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican leaders are ramping up efforts to ban noncitizens from voting in federal elections by reviving a bill from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to implement stricter identification requirements.

Airlines issue travel waivers as winter storm threatens widespread disruptions

Rajesh Kumar Singh and Doyinsola Oladipo, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Airlines have rolled out sweeping travel waivers as a winter storm forecast to affect over two dozen states threatened to disrupt air travel nationwide heading into the weekend.

Bid to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers fails in House

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly defeated a resolution on Thursday barring President Donald Trump from further military action ​in Venezuela without congressional authorization.

PayPal user fights for his money back after he said a hacker racked up fraudulent charges

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 23 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake man said someone hacked into PayPal and used it to buy lodging. What protection do you have from fraudulent charges made through your mobile payment app?

Spurs pull away late for 126-109 win despite Nurkic's 2nd straight triple-double

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Spurs held off another Jazz rally to pull away with a 126-109 victory on Thursday. Jusuf Nurkic became the first Jazz player since Pete Maravich to record a triple-double in consecutive games.

Bill meant to curb immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalls in committee

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A measure put forward by a Democratic lawmaker to curb what he views as heavy-handed immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalled in committee Thursday.

On-mountain ski clinics provide urgent care without leaving the slopes

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are treated each year at Intermountain Health's seven on-mountain ski clinics, without ever leaving the resort. KSL shows you how.

House approves several funding bills, including more immigration clampdown funds

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed new fiscal funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its immigration crackdown despite strong opposition by Democrats.

Police chief responds after suspect in woman's death claims he is innocent and was framed

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are responding after a man accused of killing a Utah woman in 2024 told EastIdahoNews.com this week he had nothing to do with the crime.

Cox urges lawmakers to have virtue as national leaders make 'a mockery' of it

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's governor called on state lawmakers to embrace virtue at a time when it's often absent on the national political stage.

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters has motivated two Rhode Island lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head license plates, introduced earlier this month.

Beaver Canyon Fire near Strawberry Reservoir deemed human caused; crews gain containment

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters are battling a new blaze near Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County

Storm to break inversion, deliver some snow across parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A storm forecast to wreak havoc across the South this weekend should also help ease the Wasatch Front's longstanding inversion first and deliver some snow to other parts of Utah.

World Series winning coach hired as Salt Lake Bees' 2026 manager

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A familiar face in the Pacific Coast League has been named as the next manager of the Salt Lake Bees, after the team's all-time-winningest manager received a big league promotion.

AARP encourages older adults to declutter their digital lives

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your digital footprint needs to be decluttered, just as much as closets full of things you no longer use, and experts at AARP say a good place to start is your phone.

US withdraws from the World Health Organization

Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States officially left the World Health Organization on Thursday after a year of warnings that doing so would hurt public health in the U.S. ​and globally.

Running out of time? Forecasters offer bleak early outlook over Utah's low snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters and hydrologists warn that water managers may face tough decisions at the end of this winter based on this season's perplexing trends.

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Kickstart your new year reset when you buy and sell on KSL

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new year is a time for starting fresh, whether you're talking about yourself or your belongings. KSL Classifieds can help you with both.

Driver in fatal Sandy auto-pedestrian crash was 6 times over the limit, prosecutors say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman arrested and accused of running a stop sign while intoxicated and hitting and killing a pedestrian in a crosswalk now faces a charge of automobile homicide.

Police identify 78-year-old man hit, killed by pickup truck in Delta

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck in Delta Tuesday.

Should University of Utah private equity deal for sports have state approval?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah made a big splash last month with its intention to sign the first private equity deal in college sports.

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Throw the ultimate big game bash

RC Willey  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're hosting the whole neighborhood or keeping it intimate with close friends and family, upgrades can transform your home into the ultimate game day destination.

US military assets heading to Middle East even as Trump backs off toughest Iran rhetoric

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets will arrive in the Middle East region in the coming ​days, two officials said on Thursday, even as President Donald Trump voices hopes of avoiding new military action against Iran.

Utah Rep. Maloy elected as leader of Congressional Western Caucus

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy was unanimously elected as the chairwoman of the Congressional Western Caucus, replacing Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

Sandy man charged with stabbing grandmother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man was charged Thursday with stabbing his grandmother multiple times.

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What should we make of the rise of the 'trad son'?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's not clear if our culture is valuing tradition with terms such as "trad son" or making fun of it.

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'STANDOUT': A UVU's wrestler's life story of rare courage and rarer achievement

STANDOUT: The Ben Kjar Story  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Born with an extremely rare medical condition, Ben Kjar reached rare athletic and personal achievements that redefined his future.

Jordan Academy students win national NASA TechRise Challenge

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Everyone was stunned, including the winners, as they learned that a group of their classmates had just won the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. They were the only group in Utah to win the national award.

Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality

Bhanvi Satija, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sweeping U.S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes.

Among favorites to medal, US speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold representing Utah on Olympic stage

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proud dog mom and University of Utah grad student, Kristen Santos-Griswold is trying to enjoy her second Olympic

Jury clears former Uvalde police officer of child endangerment or abandonment charges

Eric Levenson, Matthew J. Friedman, Shimon Prokupecz, Rachel Clarke, Amanda Jackson, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A jury has acquitted a former school district police officer of all charges based on accusations he failed to act during the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas – in only the second prosecution of its kind.

Second man arrested in double killing in Salt Lake church parking lot

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say drove two of the shooting victims from a Jan. 7 shootout at a church parking lot to a local hospital but then refused to talk to investigators has been arrested.

4.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Wasatch Front

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

People across the Wasatch Front and northern Utah felt the effects of a 4.7-magnitude earthquake during their morning commutes Thursday.

Developer, Salt Lake City Council clash over proposed tower east of downtown

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sparks flew at times as a representative for a proposed residential high-rise east of downtown and Salt Lake City leaders discussed elements of the project.

Trump sends message to Putin 'war has to end' after good meeting with Zelenskiy

Steve Holland and Yuliia Dysa, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said his message to Russian leader Vladimir Putin was that the war in Ukraine has to end, after ​what he said were "good" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Davos on Thursday.

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Intermountain Health offers 3 ways to reduce risk for cervical cancer

Intermountain LiveWell  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

HPV vaccinations can help prevent cervical cancer, as well as a host of other cancers caused by HPV.

'Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

Utah helped turn a Minnesota skier into an Olympic biathlete

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Luci Anderson, who trains in Utah, got her start in skiing then added rifle marksmanship to her set of skills. Now she's headed to the Winter Olympics.

Crash prompts new attention for Sandy intersection; city to reevaluate long-term solution

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy officials are planning to reopen a study reevaluating intersection safety following a tragic DUI crash, and immediate measures are in the works.

'Portal for so many stories': Sundance Institute reflects on Park City as final film festival begins

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Park City will always hold a special place in Amy Redford's heart as it's the place her father's dream and vision came true.

Keller's game-winning goal in OT completes Mammoth's comeback over Flyers

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 12:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chase down steal from Nick Schmaltz sets up two clutch goals from Clayton Keller to help the Mammoth complete three-goal comeback in 5-4 win over Philadelphia.

5A state cheer: Olympus, Maple Mountain turn toward latest titles

KSL Staff  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 11:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olympus' all-girls cheer squad and the Maple Mountain coed team each won their first 5A state cheer title Wednesday at the UCCU Center at Utah Valley University.

Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in new documentary

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Netflix revisits the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case in a new documentary, which features interviews with the woman, her dad and others.

Another Big 3? BYU women stun No. 19 Texas Tech with well-connected trio

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Olivia Hamlin poured in 20 points, and Delaney Gibb added 18 points, five rebounds and six assists as BYU stunned No. 19 Texas Tech 73-61 at the Marriott Center.

Aggies' conference and tournament hopes hang on sputtering offense

Mark Greenwood for KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 10:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah State's offense needs to catch fire once again if they're to truly be conference title contenders

What the IOC president just said about protecting the Olympics amid shifting world order

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

As world leaders grappled with President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, the head of the International Olympic Committee pledged to protect the Olympic movement.

'No sentence long enough': Sister speaks at sentencing for brutal murder of her teen brother

Emily Ashcraft and Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The man who admitted to brutally killing 15-year-old Nick Vetecnik was sentenced to prison. Vetecnik's sister spoke about the sentencing with KSL.

An extreme winter storm is set to bring damaging ice and snow to nearly half the US

Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 8:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than two dozen states with damaging ice and heavy snow late this week.

Manager of Sandy in-home health provider charged with Medicaid fraud

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The manager of a Sandy in-home health provider has been charged with overbilling Medicaid to make up for a payroll shortage, all while he purchased two cars and a home.

Lawmakers quickly advance bill limiting phone use throughout school day

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposal championed by the governor to limit cellphones throughout the school day is moving quickly through the Utah Legislature.

Immigration enforcement activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities

Patrick Whittle And Rodrique Ngowi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maine is seeing an increase in enforcement activity as part of the new immigration crackdown initiative in the state, dubbed Operation Catch of the Day.