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McAlister's Deli opening first Utah location in Sandy

McAlister's Deli opening first Utah location in Sandy

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 2:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake Valley residents will soon have a new dining option available to them after McAlister's Deli announced on Monday that the company is opening a location in Sandy.
RSL set for 2025 kickoff in Costa Rica to test depth, fight of new team

RSL set for 2025 kickoff in Costa Rica to test depth, fight of new team

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last year's Real Salt Lake season opener was a trial by fire in Miami against Lionel Messi, but the 2025 kickoff is no cakewalk either.
Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime

Senate committee OKs bill aimed at immigrants thought to be involved in organized crime

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Senate committee is recommending approval of a measure targeting immigrants here illegally suspected of involvement in organized crime.
Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Hamas says it will free 6 living hostages and hand over 4 bodies, accelerating Gaza releases

Samy Magdy and Natalie Melzer, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A senior Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages on Saturday and the bodies of four others on Thursday. The surprise increase in releases is apparently in return for Israel allowing long-requested mobile homes.
Explainer: Does the U.S. need a task force on anti-Christian bias?

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Explainer: Does the U.S. need a task force on anti-Christian bias?

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Religious freedom experts do not agree on whether U.S. Christians are under attack.
Crime, banning cellphones, tax cuts: What's in the second half of Utah's legislative session

Crime, banning cellphones, tax cuts: What's in the second half of Utah's legislative session

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A little more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, Utah's elected representatives split their attention between controversies and political hot topics.
Social Security head steps down over access of recipient information, sources say

Social Security head steps down over access of recipient information, sources say

Fatima Hussein, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Social Security Administration's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government Efficiency requests to access Social Security recipient information.
Apps lurking on your phone are tracking your every move

Apps lurking on your phone are tracking your every move

AppsTango  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most apps on your phone are silently collecting data about you—from your voice and search history to the information you input into other apps.
Grantsville driver arrested after appearing to be 'fighting everyone' on I-80, police say

Grantsville driver arrested after appearing to be 'fighting everyone' on I-80, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Grantsville woman who Utah Highway Patrol troopers say they've dealt with frequently has been arrested again after witnesses say she appeared to be 'fighting everyone' on I-80.
Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU

Patrick Kinahan: Personal touch defined Holmoe's successful tenure at BYU

Patrick Kinahan for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

With the heavy lifting over, Tom Holmoe can retire after 20 years as the BYU athletic director with complete contentment.
'A long process ahead of us': Officials give updates on Wyoming tunnel incident that killed 3

'A long process ahead of us': Officials give updates on Wyoming tunnel incident that killed 3

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Monday, officials gave an update on the fiery Wyoming crash that took three lives on Friday.
Survivors of Delta plane crash in Toronto describe 'hanging like bats' and chaos inside the upside-down aircraft

Survivors of Delta plane crash in Toronto describe 'hanging like bats' and chaos inside the upside-down aircraft

Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine and Karina Tsui, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stiff winds blew over Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport Monday afternoon as a slim aircraft, cleared by air traffic controllers to land, and its 80 passengers and crew approached the tarmac as snow whipped in the air.
Utah may join 12 states that recognize Good Friday as a legal holiday

Utah may join 12 states that recognize Good Friday as a legal holiday

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Because Utah has the highest religious population of any state in the U.S., Sen. Keven Stratton, R-Orem, sponsored SB259, that would designate Good Friday as a legal holiday in Utah.
Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams corruption case

Judge orders hearing over Trump DOJ's bid to toss Eric Adams corruption case

Susan Heavey and Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered prosecutors to appear in court this week to address why they are seeking to dismiss criminal charges filed against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
'It's devastating': Utah federal employee scrambles for work after mass layoff

'It's devastating': Utah federal employee scrambles for work after mass layoff

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man is trying to figure out what's next for his family after he was terminated as part of mass federal probationary employee layoffs.
'I don't think closure is a real thing': Family of homicide victim stays tough, keeps moving

'I don't think closure is a real thing': Family of homicide victim stays tough, keeps moving

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The brother of a man shot and killed in 2016 says despite the recent arrest of the suspected gunman, he doesn't believe he will ever have closure.
Top bathroom design trends in 2025

Top bathroom design trends in 2025

Bedrock Quartz  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Companies like Bedrock Quartz, known for their expertise in quartz countertops and surfaces, are at the forefront of helping homeowners bring current trends to life.
2 hospitalized following domestic violence shooting in Price

2 hospitalized following domestic violence shooting in Price

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man opened fire on his ex-girlfriend on a street in Price on Monday, injuring her, before turning the gun on himself, according to police.
Police: Motorcyclist in 'very critical' condition after crash in St. George

Police: Motorcyclist in 'very critical' condition after crash in St. George

Nick Fiala, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 7:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

First responders diverted traffic from the intersection of Bluff Street and 100 South Street Monday afternoon after a motorcycle and an SUV collided.
Southwest Airlines is slashing 15% of its corporate workforce in first major layoffs in 53 years

Southwest Airlines is slashing 15% of its corporate workforce in first major layoffs in 53 years

Alex Veiga, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Southwest Airlines is eliminating 1,750 jobs, or 15% of its corporate workforce, in the first major layoffs in the company's 53-year history.
Connecting with the Great Salt Lake through stories and art

Connecting with the Great Salt Lake through stories and art

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A public art installation in downtown Salt Lake City aims to connect people with the Great Salt Lake through stories and photography.
Ezra Ausar leads with 21 as Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat Kansas State 74-69

Ezra Ausar leads with 21 as Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat Kansas State 74-69

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 11:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The real winner of the night was Lawson Lovering.
Opinion: My hunt for the perfect place to eat chips and salsa in Utah

Opinion: My hunt for the perfect place to eat chips and salsa in Utah

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

I've had such a difficult time finding the right place near me to enjoy such a culinary experience. Here are three strong contenders.
New Martin McDonagh thriller, 4 other films approved to be shot in Utah

New Martin McDonagh thriller, 4 other films approved to be shot in Utah

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has long been a great destination for filming movies, and the trend will continue in 2025 with Academy Award-winning director Martin McDonagh joining the fun.
How is the Great Salt Lake doing right now? A new 'live' billboard will tell you

How is the Great Salt Lake doing right now? A new 'live' billboard will tell you

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A water conservation group hopes that a new "live" billboard will help drive home that the lake still has a long way to go before it's out of danger.
Community builds 'healing home' for Idaho family and their cancer-diagnosed daughter

Community builds 'healing home' for Idaho family and their cancer-diagnosed daughter

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A family from Idaho is getting a gift they never could have imagined, at a time when they are dealing with the heartbreak of cancer returning for a second time to their young daughter.
3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says

Sandee LaMotte, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found.
How much are the Utah Jazz worth?

How much are the Utah Jazz worth?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz might be tied for the second-worst record in the NBA heading into All-Star Weekend, but there's one place where the team sits a little higher in the standings.
How BYU 'kind of set off a little spark' of spiritual awakening for junior Marya Hudgins

How BYU 'kind of set off a little spark' of spiritual awakening for junior Marya Hudgins

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hudgins, who will medically redshirt the 2024-25 season due to injury after just seven games and return for her final two years in 2025-26, made the decision to be baptized.
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18

Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18

Allison Lampert and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday amid windy weather following a snowstorm, injuring 18 of the 80 people on board, officials said.
American Heart Month: How a coronary calcium scan can help assess your risk for heart disease

American Heart Month: How a coronary calcium scan can help assess your risk for heart disease

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Andra Lalli, 65, leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym and has taught fitness classes for years — which is why when she went in for a heart scan, her results were surprising.
Lost backpack helps stranded father and son survive night on mountain near Ivins

Lost backpack helps stranded father and son survive night on mountain near Ivins

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 5:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lost backpack aided a local father and son stranded overnight on the top of Red Mountain near Ivins.
Utah Rep. Maloy pushes to undo Biden-era rule allowing Forest Service to enforce state laws

Utah Rep. Maloy pushes to undo Biden-era rule allowing Forest Service to enforce state laws

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of lawmakers are pushing to undo a rule that allows the U.S. Forest Service to enforce state laws, arguing that ability will cause mass confusion and pave the way for government overreach.
Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It's not clear why

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It's not clear why

Katie Hunt, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, with 47 incidents logged worldwide, down 22 from the previous year and significantly below a 10-year average of 70, according to new figures released Tuesday.
Have You Seen This? If traffic's bad, just take the river

Have You Seen This? If traffic's bad, just take the river

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Every city has a couple of secret routes that can be taken during times of busy traffic.
What to do and not to do immediately after a car accident

What to do and not to do immediately after a car accident

Parker & McConkie  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Let's take a look at post-accident dos and don'ts, as well as some proactive measures you can take to ensure the best possible outcome after a crash.
Santaquin police sergeant's death prompts proposal to tighten commercial driver's license rules

Santaquin police sergeant's death prompts proposal to tighten commercial driver's license rules

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

HB375 would not allow someone to receive a commercial driver's license in Utah if they have been convicted in the last three years of certain crimes.
Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE

Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE

Tom Hals, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge said on Monday she hoped to rule within 24 hours in a lawsuit that aims to protect information systems at major government agencies from Elon Musk's DOGE team.
14-month-old boy treated for fentanyl overdose, 5 people charged

14-month-old boy treated for fentanyl overdose, 5 people charged

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five people living in the same residence are facing criminal charges after a 14-month-old boy suffered a suspected fentanyl overdose.
Utahn or Utahan? A proposed bill aims to settle the debate

Utahn or Utahan? A proposed bill aims to settle the debate

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed bill in the Utah Legislature might finally end the biggest spelling beef in Utah.
Are Ozempic weight loss shots worth side effects?  Do better options exist?

Are Ozempic weight loss shots worth side effects? Do better options exist?

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Whit Roberts of Health Utah says he is concerned about the financial costs and health risks potentially posed by popular weight loss drugs.
Suspected drug dealer arrested after running from police

Suspected drug dealer arrested after running from police

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man with a history of drug-related crimes was arrested over the weekend after trying to run from Salt Lake City police.
'Life-threatening cold' expected across parts of US after deadly weekend flooding

'Life-threatening cold' expected across parts of US after deadly weekend flooding

Dylan Lovan, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains. A winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky.
As USU legend Wayne Estes is honored, his teammate remembers a great friend — and an unwise decision

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As USU legend Wayne Estes is honored, his teammate remembers a great friend — and an unwise decision

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 11:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Estes is finally getting his due and will be enshrined into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Utah congressman pushes to expand work requirements for SNAP assistance

Utah congressman pushes to expand work requirements for SNAP assistance

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be reinstated for able-bodied adults under a new bill being introduced this week in the House and Senate.
BYU's win over Kansas State a tribute to late Cougar basketball alum Jake Shoff

BYU's win over Kansas State a tribute to late Cougar basketball alum Jake Shoff

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars honored the family of Jake Shoff at halftime of Saturday's game after the former BYU post died in a fatal traffic accident Feb. 6 in Lehi.
Can education get Utah's kids 'off their phones' and 'doing things with their hands'?

Can education get Utah's kids 'off their phones' and 'doing things with their hands'?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, is sponsoring HB447, which will create "catalyst campus programs" at Utah high schools.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day

What's open and closed on Presidents Day

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Many Americans enjoy a day off on the third Monday of February every year. That's because it's Presidents Day, officially named Washington's Birthday in honor of America's first president, George Washington.
Driver killed in West Jordan crash

Driver killed in West Jordan crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 8:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

A crash early Monday in West Jordan left one driver dead and another in critical condition.
Low-cost MRIs are a great option with high-deductible insurance plans

Low-cost MRIs are a great option with high-deductible insurance plans

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed has several locations where patients can get a low-cost MRI with a fast turnaround. If you need an MRI and have a high-deductible plan you should check this out.
Golf is on the rise in Salt Lake City, but it may cost more to play a round

Golf is on the rise in Salt Lake City, but it may cost more to play a round

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Golf is about as popular as ever across Salt Lake City's six public courses, but it may soon cost a little more to hit the links in Utah's capital city.
Utahns honored for saving man who suffered heart attack playing basketball

Utahns honored for saving man who suffered heart attack playing basketball

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five men are being honored for their quick action in saving a man who suffered a heart attack while playing church basketball.
Steph Curry's 'OGs' beat Keyonte George's Rising Stars and come out on top in new format

Steph Curry's 'OGs' beat Keyonte George's Rising Stars and come out on top in new format

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Keyonte George hit the first shot of the game — a 3-pointer from the top of the key — to give the Rising Stars an early lead. The rest of the contest went about as you'd expect.
Investigators find third body after fiery Wyoming highway-tunnel crash

Investigators find third body after fiery Wyoming highway-tunnel crash

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 9:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A third victim has been found in the wreckage from a fiery crash involving 26 cars and trucks inside a Wyoming highway tunnel.
Here's what consumers can expect in 2025 as inflation rates continue to rise

Here's what consumers can expect in 2025 as inflation rates continue to rise

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

While 2025 is still in its infancy, economist Lindsey Piegza provided a look at what consumers can expect throughout the rest of the year.
Can Utah help families scale 'the benefits cliff'?

Can Utah help families scale 'the benefits cliff'?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah's 2025 legislative session, multiple lawmakers are working with the conservative think tank Sutherland Institute to propose changes that would help families scale the benefits cliffs that stand between them and self-reliance.
Netanyahu signals he's moving ahead with Trump's idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza

Netanyahu signals he's moving ahead with Trump's idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza

Matthew Lee and Natalie Melzer, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 16 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that he's moving ahead with President Donald Trump's proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza.
Congress scrambling to keep up with Department of Government Efficiency

Congress scrambling to keep up with Department of Government Efficiency

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lightning speed with which Elon Musk is operating with the Department of Government Efficiency has left many lawmakers scrambling to keep up.
Utahns ditching stucco for new, more durable exterior material

Utahns ditching stucco for new, more durable exterior material

Vipeq Utah  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thermal CorkShield is lightweight, sustainable and efficient in shielding homes from the elements.
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