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'We got our butts kicked': Jazz fall flat in Luka Doncic's memorable debut with Lakers

'We got our butts kicked': Jazz fall flat in Luka Doncic's memorable debut with Lakers

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 12:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doncic finished with 14 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Lakers routed the Jazz 132-113 Monday at Crptyo.com Arena.
Investigators looking for clues after destructive Provo fire

Investigators looking for clues after destructive Provo fire

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Provo fire investigators are working to learn exactly what started a fire that destroyed three buildings.
US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources

US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources

Erin Banco, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration plans to push European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine ahead of potential peace talks with Moscow, said two people with knowledge of the matter.
Forecasters warn about conditions after deaths, avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Forecasters warn about conditions after deaths, avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters were cautioning Monday about potential avalanche risks following a deadly weekend and a large new avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon where nobody was caught.
Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children's playground

Scores of unexploded World War II bombs discovered under children's playground

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children's playground in northern England after a chance discovery.
Avalanche danger was 'considerable' on day Wyoming snowmobiler was killed

Avalanche danger was 'considerable' on day Wyoming snowmobiler was killed

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Avalanche Center released a report with further details on an avalanche in Weber County that killed a man from Wyoming.
Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker

Nevada confirms state's first human case of bird flu in a dairy worker

Tom Polanseki, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 8:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nevada has confirmed its first human case of bird flu in a farm worker who was exposed to infected dairy cattle, the Central Nevada Health District said on Monday, after authorities last week reported a second strain of the virus in cows in the state.
Driver dies after crashing into 2 homes in Eagle Mountain

Driver dies after crashing into 2 homes in Eagle Mountain

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died Monday after he crashed into two homes in Eagle Mountain.
Alleged bank robber with manifestos arrested

Alleged bank robber with manifestos arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested in the town of Brighton on Friday is accused of robbing a bank and leaving behind manifestos in envelopes.
Clinton resident leads charge against townhome development, files lawsuit after petition stalls

Clinton resident leads charge against townhome development, files lawsuit after petition stalls

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Clinton man helping lead the charge against a townhome proposal has filed a lawsuit, saying misinformation figured into their stalled petition drive targeting the plans.
Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 6:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles away. It might come even closer in the future, with scientists estimating a one-in-2,700 chance of a collision with Earth in September 2182.
He's a defense lawyer and a lobbyist — a 'tough row to hoe' on Capitol Hill

He's a defense lawyer and a lobbyist — a 'tough row to hoe' on Capitol Hill

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Steve Burton, a lobbyist, is a part of a group that recognizes good lawmaking is best done when an effort is made to make sure both sides of an argument are heard.
Utah man believing he's working with IRS loses $20K

Utah man believing he's working with IRS loses $20K

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 5:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was tricked into believing he was working with the IRS is out $20,000, according to prosecutors who have charged a southern Utah man in connection with the crime.
Police identify Washington County woman, 82, who died after being struck by car

Police identify Washington County woman, 82, who died after being struck by car

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

An 83-year-old woman died Friday after being struck by a car in Santa Clara, Washington County.
The future of vacation homes: Why co-ownership is taking off

The future of vacation homes: Why co-ownership is taking off

Ember  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ember's modern co-ownership model is making luxury vacation homeownership accessible, affordable, and effortless.
Manufacturing plant burns down in Cedar City

Manufacturing plant burns down in Cedar City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fire destroyed a three-story building in Cedar City Monday morning.
Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, accuses Israel of ceasefire violations

Hamas says it will stop releasing hostages, accuses Israel of ceasefire violations

Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hamas on Monday announced it would stop releasing Israeli hostages until further notice over what the Palestinian militant group said were Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Have You Seen This? Red Bull athletes complete death-defying stunt over London

Have You Seen This? Red Bull athletes complete death-defying stunt over London

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marco Fürst and Marco Waltenspiel became the first to fly wingsuits through London's iconic Tower Bridge.
West Valley man accused of abusing 1-year-old boy

West Valley man accused of abusing 1-year-old boy

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated child abuse.
Judge keeps his block on Trump federal buyout plan in place for now

Judge keeps his block on Trump federal buyout plan in place for now

Tim Reid, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge kept his block on President Donald Trump's buyout plan for federal employees in place on Monday and said he would consider imposing it for a longer period of time.
Backcountry skier killed in weekend avalanche identified

Backcountry skier killed in weekend avalanche identified

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake City man was killed over the weekend when he was caught in an avalanche while backcountry skiing.
Legislature OKs bill limiting access to dorms for transgender students

Legislature OKs bill limiting access to dorms for transgender students

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers gave final approval to a bill limiting where transgender students can reside in dorm rooms at public universities Monday.
Utah woman accused of putting Borax in her children's water

Utah woman accused of putting Borax in her children's water

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Uintah County woman is accused of putting Borax in her children's water, allegedly to help their immune systems and to lose weight.
Trump administration ordered to fully comply with order lifting funding freeze

Trump administration ordered to fully comply with order lifting funding freeze

Brendan Pierson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. judge on Monday ordered the Trump administration to fully comply with a previous order lifting its broad freeze on federal spending, after a group of Democratic state attorneys general last week said that some funds remained frozen.
Why mortgage rates face 'significant volatility'

Why mortgage rates face 'significant volatility'

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates fell slightly last week, but some experts warn there's uncertainty ahead.
Dermatologists share how to treat dry skin

Dermatologists share how to treat dry skin

Monica Haider, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and for many people that means having the spotlight on your skin.
3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.
A salty site in Utah got a shoutout in a Super Bowl commercial

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A salty site in Utah got a shoutout in a Super Bowl commercial

Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ritz celebrating the state of Utah's saltiness.
Trump's foreign aid cuts 'catastrophic,' says global Catholic charity arm

Trump's foreign aid cuts 'catastrophic,' says global Catholic charity arm

Joshua McElwee, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Roman Catholic Church's worldwide charity arm sharply criticized President Donald Trump's cuts to U.S. foreign aid on Monday, saying his plans to end funding for relief agency USAID will have a "catastrophic" impact in the developing world.
Members of MWEG gather at Utah Capitol for training

Members of MWEG gather at Utah Capitol for training

Sydney Jezik, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The leaders of Mormon Women for Ethical Government want to help the women in their organization to take a more active role in all levels of government, and so they're teaching them how to make their voices heard.
Opinion: If we're going to consume true crime content, it needs to come from the victims, not profiteers

Opinion: If we're going to consume true crime content, it needs to come from the victims, not profiteers

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two content options related to the Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt arrests represent the choice consumers must make when engaging with true crime.
Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

Trump to announce 25% steel and aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

Jeff Mason, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the U.S., which would come on top of existing metals duties.
Richfield man indicted following delivery driver's report of explicit photos in senior home

Richfield man indicted following delivery driver's report of explicit photos in senior home

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Richfield man is on a federal hold in Washington County after he was indicted in federal court last week facing child pornography charges.
'Completely awake': Quick, safe hand procedures help patients avoid the operating room

'Completely awake': Quick, safe hand procedures help patients avoid the operating room

Emma Benson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

For this week's "Your Life Your Health," medical specialist Emma Benson explains how one local man was able to resume everyday tasks thanks to a simple in-office procedure.
Serial fraudster sentenced: Hurricane man heads to prison for theft, deception

Serial fraudster sentenced: Hurricane man heads to prison for theft, deception

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A defendant with a decade of convictions appeared for sentencing on six cases of theft and deception charges for defrauding residents across southern Utah.
Utah economist hints at results of China trade war, says effects of 2018 trade war linger

Utah economist hints at results of China trade war, says effects of 2018 trade war linger

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Though many of us might have forgotten about it, the impacts of a trade war with China in 2018 and 2019 still linger in Utah, a Utah State University economist says.
Could you retire much sooner than you realize?

Could you retire much sooner than you realize?

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to retire and to file for Social Security benefits.
Trump says time's up for lowly US penny

Trump says time's up for lowly US penny

Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been ordered to cease production of the one-cent coin known as the penny.
Salt Lake City is about to get another weather beacon. Here's what this one will forecast

Salt Lake City is about to get another weather beacon. Here's what this one will forecast

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's buildings will offer more than weather forecasts beginning later this month.
Uphill, in the snow: Why this laborious ski trend is booming at US resorts

Uphill, in the snow: Why this laborious ski trend is booming at US resorts

Terry Ward, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Earning your turns" usually requires using specialized ski equipment made for traveling uphill. But a less extreme, fitness-oriented version of "uphilling" is on the rise within resort boundaries at U.S. ski resorts.
Eagles deny Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout

Eagles deny Chiefs Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in a 40-22 rout

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 10:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles' ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat.
Kids are getting propositioned in virtual reality, and right now it's legal

Kids are getting propositioned in virtual reality, and right now it's legal

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, it is a felony for an adult to reach out to a minor via text to meet up for sexual relations. But if the adult propositions a minor in virtual reality, that isn't illegal.
Locals in the Super Bowl: Britain Covey is a Super Bowl champion

Locals in the Super Bowl: Britain Covey is a Super Bowl champion

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 8:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former University of Utah and Timpview High star was not active during the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but will earn a ring.
Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview

Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview

Jill Colvin, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he has not seen enough action from Canada and Mexico to stave off the tariffs he has threatened and says he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state.
Lawmaker: High school students should pass 'US constitutional and citizenship' class to graduate

Lawmaker: High school students should pass 'US constitutional and citizenship' class to graduate

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is proposing that Utah high school students receive a yearlong course on American constitutional government and citizenship as part of the state's graduation requirements.
Foreman injures lower back at work, but was he really 'working'?

Foreman injures lower back at work, but was he really 'working'?

Davis & Sanchez  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

When an injured foreman was denied workers compensation, he sought legal help to get the benefits he was woed.
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists say they've cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg.
Vejmelka shines in relief as Utah outlasts Capitals in shootout thriller

Vejmelka shines in relief as Utah outlasts Capitals in shootout thriller

Ella Peterson, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Hockey Club bounced back from a tough loss on Saturday, edging the Washington Capitals 5-4 in a shootout victory at Capital One Arena on Sunday.
1 in 5 millennials think their generation can afford a home, study finds

1 in 5 millennials think their generation can afford a home, study finds

Franklin Schneider, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A majority of millennials believe homeownership is out of reach for their generation, and their pessimism about the housing market is increasing at an alarming rate.
Utah bill would add extra protections for child welfare workers

Utah bill would add extra protections for child welfare workers

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill making its way through the Utah Senate would help set up protections for child welfare workers in Utah.
2 land conservation groups square off in federal court battle

2 land conservation groups square off in federal court battle

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

You would not think that two environmentally grounded organizations would be at odds with each other, but they are — leading to a court battle in which an administration judge has ordered a planned grazing improvement project halted in the Indian Creek area of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Have You Seen This? Eagles fan doesn't know how to spell favorite team

Have You Seen This? Eagles fan doesn't know how to spell favorite team

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Playing in the big game is hard, but this Eagles fan showed that being asked to spell on live TV might be the toughest pressure of all.
As many as 25,000 grebes killed by bird flu within Great Salt Lake, Utah officials say

As many as 25,000 grebes killed by bird flu within Great Salt Lake, Utah officials say

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah wildlife officials estimate 15,000 to 25,000 eared grebes have died in recent months from a highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak across the Great Salt Lake.
You'll probably feel better about that problem in the morning, study suggests

You'll probably feel better about that problem in the morning, study suggests

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your parents may be right: Get some sleep and you'll feel better in the morning, according to new research.
New Jazz forward KJ Martin looking forward to joining team prioritizing youth

New Jazz forward KJ Martin looking forward to joining team prioritizing youth

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

You couldn't blame KJ Martin if he felt like he had just won a survivor pool.
Missing 14-year-old in 'good spirits' after being rescued near Utah-Idaho border

Missing 14-year-old in 'good spirits' after being rescued near Utah-Idaho border

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 9 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 14-year-old boy was found safe Sunday morning following a frantic search along the Utah-Idaho border that started after he was reported missing on Saturday.
A top Olympics leader will be in Utah. Here's what he hopes Utah will focus on

A top Olympics leader will be in Utah. Here's what he hopes Utah will focus on

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Next week, a top International Olympic Committee executive will be in Utah to kick off planning for the 2034 Winter Games.
Utah's big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River

Utah's big water efficiency push may help farms more than the Colorado River

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Making sprinklers more water-efficient may help farms produce more crops but that doesn't mean it would save more water for the Colorado River.
Advocacy group recognizes Provo as 'trailblazer' in helping residents access technology

Advocacy group recognizes Provo as 'trailblazer' in helping residents access technology

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Provo a Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to provide greater digital literacy skills and internet access to residents.
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