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West Jordan man accused of hitting 2-year-old girl now charged in separate hit-and-run crash

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West Jordan man accused of hitting 2-year-old girl now charged in separate hit-and-run crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man who police say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City nearly a month ago has been located and arrested. He is facing separate charges accusing him of hitting a 2-year-old girl in 2023.
Provo considering water rate hikes to address aging infrastructure

Provo considering water rate hikes to address aging infrastructure

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo City Council is looking into solutions for improving water infrastructure including a potential ordinance that would significantly increase the water rate.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown to retire, as city looks for 'next chapter' in leadership

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Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown to retire, as city looks for 'next chapter' in leadership

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city's top law enforcer says his last day on the job will be Feb. 28.
Kearns man accused of shooting friend who could 'dodge' a bullet, charged

Kearns man accused of shooting friend who could 'dodge' a bullet, charged

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say shot his best friend after the friend allegedly claimed he could dodge a bullet has been charged.
RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing

RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake played its final official preseason game Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational to a 3-3 draw with the New York Red Bulls, giving RSL four draws and one win.
Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades

Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades

Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scruffy New Orleans rescue dog famed for evading a monthslong effort to recapture him using nets and tranquilizer rifles has been caught and returned to domestic life. Scrim is a 17-pound mutt who has become a Louisiana folk hero.
Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals

Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals

Linda Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you don't love today's frigid forecast, here's a reminder that beauty can be found in the harshness of winter.
'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire

'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe made the decision to retire as BYU athletic director last July with his wife Lori, and only told the couple's four children — even if they didn't believe it, at first.
Woman found in West Haven house fire died by suicide, investigators say

Woman found in West Haven house fire died by suicide, investigators say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say a woman found dead in a house fire Tuesday night died as a result of suicide.
Salt Lake chemical engineer charged with making bomb threat

Salt Lake chemical engineer charged with making bomb threat

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man with a background in chemical engineering has been charged with threatening to bomb a man who helped evict him from a Salt Lake residence.
Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation

Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting up a likely vote on awarding him the position in coming days.
South Salt Lake man accused of illegal sex with teen claims it was 'normal,' police say

South Salt Lake man accused of illegal sex with teen claims it was 'normal,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man, 20, was arrested Tuesday and accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.
2 shot, seriously injured in West Valley City

2 shot, seriously injured in West Valley City

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people were hospitalized in serious condition after being shot in West Valley City on Wednesday.
Authorities alarmed by carfentanil's emergence in Utah

Authorities alarmed by carfentanil's emergence in Utah

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new threat has emerged in Utah as authorities sound the alarm over carfentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid initially used as an elephant tranquilizer.
Salt Lake City set to explore 'next phase' of cherished 143-year-old Liberty Park

Salt Lake City set to explore 'next phase' of cherished 143-year-old Liberty Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Liberty Park is in line for a facelift as it nears its 150th birthday, but what that will be has yet to be decided.
Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters, killing 3, before turning gun on herself

Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters, killing 3, before turning gun on herself

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in Byron, Wyoming, shot her four young daughters in their home before turning the gun on herself, police say. One 7-year-old survived and remains hospitalized.
Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative, was confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday, as Republicans lined up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks.
How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try

How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the hardest job is replacing a legend, and the 20-year career of BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, who will retire after the 2024-25 athletic season, certainly qualifies.
Davis County warming center moves to Kaysville amid resident concerns

Davis County warming center moves to Kaysville amid resident concerns

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

After the Davis County warming center was moved from Layton to Kaysville, Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran addressed resident concerns.
Riverton man arrested in child abuse, domestic violence investigation

Riverton man arrested in child abuse, domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was arrested Tuesday and accused of breaking several bones of a 16-month-old boy as well as abusing other family members.
10 Hands-on events and activities to experience in Utah Valley

10 Hands-on events and activities to experience in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is bursting with interactive experiences that let you dive in and try something new. Whether you're eager to unleash your creativity, challenge yourself physically, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone.
Data shows inflation jump in January; Fed's Powell heads back to Congress

Data shows inflation jump in January; Fed's Powell heads back to Congress

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices rose faster than expected in January in a sign progress on inflation may remain stalled, data showed on Wednesday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heads to the U.S. Congress for a second day of testimony.
'Once in a lifetime' runner, Timpview's Jane Hedengren, redefines 'what's possible with belief'

'Once in a lifetime' runner, Timpview's Jane Hedengren, redefines 'what's possible with belief'

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 18 years old, Timpview High track star Jane Hendengren has redefined running — not only in Utah but at a national level, too.
Salt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvements

Salt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvements

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approved a sales tax ordinance to fund transportation improvements and address jail overcrowding.
Utah bill aims to reinstate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force

Utah bill aims to reinstate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill introduced in the Utah Legislature seeks to reinstate the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force, aiming to tackle the ongoing crisis and provide much-needed support to affected communities.
Could Salt Lake City lose funding if it doesn't work with state police on crime?

Could Salt Lake City lose funding if it doesn't work with state police on crime?

Carter Williams and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed bill may require Salt Lake City to collaborate with state police on public safety issues or risk losing various state funds, but city officials don't believe it's necessary.
Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old shot to death over social media rumor

Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old shot to death over social media rumor

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville County prosector Randy Neal stood in a courtroom Monday afternoon repeating the word "bang" 17 times – the same amount of times that Mark Bent shot Nik Bird.
Egg thieves latest twist in egg shortage story

Egg thieves latest twist in egg shortage story

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

As if the impact of bird flu on the nation's egg supply hasn't driven prices high enough, it appears thieves are giving themselves a "five-finger discount," and stockpiling could push egg prices even higher and tamper with availability.
Israel's Netanyahu says ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by noon Saturday

Israel's Netanyahu says ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by noon Saturday

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the ceasefire in Gaza would end if Hamas did not return hostages held in the enclave by noon on Saturday.
New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton

New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A newly released video captured the moment an SUV was hit by a UTA FrontRunner train in Layton on Feb. 4. Fortunately, the driver escaped before the impact.
Utah State holds on to beat Colorado State Rams 93-85 at home

Utah State holds on to beat Colorado State Rams 93-85 at home

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies shot 57% from the 3-point line, but struggles with free throws continued.
Driver who struck, killed 2 cyclists in St. George in 2022 seeks parole

Driver who struck, killed 2 cyclists in St. George in 2022 seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who admits she was impaired by medication when he hit and killed two bicyclists in St. George in 2022 had her first parole hearing on Tuesday.
Trump asks US court to end 'judicial overreach' and allow funding freezes

Trump asks US court to end 'judicial overreach' and allow funding freezes

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration has asked an appeals court to put on hold a U.S. judge's decision forcing it to comply with his order barring it from freezing federal grants, loans and other financial assistance, saying the decision constituted "intolerable judicial overreach."
Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was quick with a quippy shutdown to Elon Musk's unsolicited bid Monday to buy the company behind ChatGPT for $97.4 billion.
'Poppycock': Prosecutors contest claim from Kouri Richins of problems in detective's testimony

'Poppycock': Prosecutors contest claim from Kouri Richins of problems in detective's testimony

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in Summit County are calling a request from Kouri Richins' attorneys to reopen the questioning of witnesses before moving on in the murder case "a cheap litigation trick."
DOJ drops lawsuit against Utah over transgender inmate's rights

DOJ drops lawsuit against Utah over transgender inmate's rights

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal lawsuit against Utah's Department of Corrections over where to house a transgender inmate was recently dropped by the Department of Justice, according to Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown.
House approves bill allowing parents to limit conversation topics for kids, school therapists

House approves bill allowing parents to limit conversation topics for kids, school therapists

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utah representatives voted to pass a bill Tuesday that allows parents to make certain subjects off-limits in meetings between their children and school therapists.
Demin, BYU bench lead Cougars to road win over West Virginia

Demin, BYU bench lead Cougars to road win over West Virginia

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egor Demin poured in 16 points, three rebounds and two assists as the Cougars snapped a two-game losing skid with a 73-69 road win over West Virginia.
Southern Utah man accused of sexually assaulting woman as police seek more victims

Southern Utah man accused of sexually assaulting woman as police seek more victims

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation is underway into a man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in southern Utah. The alleged victims say they and the suspect grew up in the FLDS polygamous culture.
Gabe Madsen hits 8 3-pointers, but Runnin' Utes fall to Cincinnati on the road

Gabe Madsen hits 8 3-pointers, but Runnin' Utes fall to Cincinnati on the road

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was raining from downtown Tuesday night.
University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

University of Utah leaders are encouraging researchers to continue their work amid funding uncertainties posed by cuts announced by the National Institutes of Health.
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says it's discovered 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to release thousands of classified files.
2 arrested following road rage confrontation involving Sandy family

2 arrested following road rage confrontation involving Sandy family

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men, including one who police say lives in a van on a Sandy street, have been arrested following a road rage confrontation with a family who live on the same street.
Trump administration ordered to restore removed CDC and FDA websites

Trump administration ordered to restore removed CDC and FDA websites

Brendan Pierson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered U.S. health agencies to restore websites that they abruptly took offline in response to an executive order by President Donald Trump telling them to scrub websites of "gender ideology extremism."
Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 72-year-old woman who died following a crash last week on state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir has been identified by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
Lawmakers are considering major changes to Utah's open records law

Lawmakers are considering major changes to Utah's open records law

Annie Knox, Andrew Adams and Courtney Johns, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers are considering a move under which Utahns' access to public information could be significantly curtailed, and the process for obtaining public records changed drastically.
Get ready for the great outdoors and camping season at the Utah RV Show 2025, Feb. 13-16

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Get ready for the great outdoors and camping season at the Utah RV Show 2025, Feb. 13-16

Angie Lucas, KSL Classifieds  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Trailers and trucks. RVs and ATVs. If you have a passion for the great outdoors, trek on over to the Mountain American Expo Center Feb. 13-16 for the Sportsman's Vacation and RV Show 2025.
Officials identify delivery driver killed after being crushed by vehicle near Huntsville

Officials identify delivery driver killed after being crushed by vehicle near Huntsville

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman contracting with the Postal Service was found pinned against a house by her vehicle Monday in Weber County and later died of her injuries, police say.
After 20 years, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe will retire at end of 2024-25 season

After 20 years, BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe will retire at end of 2024-25 season

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 20-year athletic director announced Tuesday that he will retire following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season.
Mike Lee wants to ban porn from X

Mike Lee wants to ban porn from X

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, took to social media Monday, calling for a porn ban on X from his personal account.
Utah woman accused of putting bacteria in son's PICC line

Utah woman accused of putting bacteria in son's PICC line

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman is accused of causing her son to get sick by putting bacteria into his PICC line. Doctors became suspicious when the boy would get better at the hospital, and constantly become sick while at home or when his mother visited.
Have You Seen This? Puka, Luka swap jerseys after Doncic debut in LA

Have You Seen This? Puka, Luka swap jerseys after Doncic debut in LA

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doncic's new teammates, LeBron James, might have manifested this collision of worlds when first minting the nickname "Puka Doncic" in 2023.
'Gold standard': Ogden 1st district to offer International Baccalaureate program to K-12 continuum

'Gold standard': Ogden 1st district to offer International Baccalaureate program to K-12 continuum

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden School District has become the first system in Utah to offer International Baccalaureate programming all along the K-12 continuum.
South Salt Lake man charged with hate crimes in assault on woman wearing a hijab

South Salt Lake man charged with hate crimes in assault on woman wearing a hijab

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 1:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors say an unprovoked attack on a woman wearing a hijab and holding a child's hand is a hate crime and a South Salt Lake man is charged with attacking her on the street.
Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel, the White House says

Russia has released detained American teacher Marc Fogel, the White House says

Chris Megerian, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 1:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The White House says American teacher Marc Fogel has been released by Russia. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff left Russian airspace with Fogel on Tuesday.
Remains from Starvation Reservoir confirmed to be Salt Lake man missing since 2004

Remains from Starvation Reservoir confirmed to be Salt Lake man missing since 2004

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forensic experts have positively identified the remains recovered from Starvation Reservoir in September as 46-year-old Steven Willard Anderson, who went missing over two decades earlier.
Trump meets Jordan's king, repeats Gaza takeover plan

Trump meets Jordan's king, repeats Gaza takeover plan

Jeff Mason and Simon Lewis, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump on Tuesday restated his plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza and permanently resettle its residents, as he met Jordan's King Abdullah amid widespread opposition to his plan among Washington's Arab allies, including Jordan.
Pickup truck driver killed in Tooele County collision identified as Grantsville woman, 69

Pickup truck driver killed in Tooele County collision identified as Grantsville woman, 69

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 69-year-old Grantsville woman was killed last week when two vehicles collided at an intersection in Erda.
Provo OB-GYN ordered to stand trial for sexual abuse of a patient in first of 4 criminal cases

Provo OB-GYN ordered to stand trial for sexual abuse of a patient in first of 4 criminal cases

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

David Broadbent was ordered to stand trial for two felonies in his first criminal case during a hearing on Monday, which was also his first hearing for three additional cases filed in January.
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