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US winter storm causes 3rd day of dangerous, icy conditions

02/01/2023 10:44pm
A deadly storm system is lashing a large swath of the southern U.S. with bands of sleet and snow for a third day.

IOC pushes back against response to Russians possibly competing in Paris Olympics

02/01/2023 10:31pm
The International Olympic Committee is standing by sanctions against the governments of Russia and Belarus but is leaving the door open to athletes from those countries competing in the 2024 Summer Games despite Ukraine's threat of a boycott.

Hunter Biden seeks federal probe of Trump allies over laptop

02/01/2023 10:21pm
A lawyer for President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, has asked the Justice Department to investigate close allies of former President Donald Trump and others who accessed and disseminated personal data from a laptop that a computer repair shop owner says was dropped off at his Delaware store in 2019.

'Starting to get the reputation': Kessler chases triple-double as Jazz beat Raptors

02/01/2023 9:38pm
The Jazz defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-128 Wednesday at Vivint Arena.

Housing market is bad — but it's worse for affordable housing builders

02/01/2023 9:21pm
The U.S. housing market is in the midst of a painful contraction after 2022 brought a volatile end to about two boiling hot years.

'Dr. Phil' talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years

02/01/2023 9:04pm
'Dr. Phil' McGraw says he'll stop making new episodes of his daytime TV show after 21 years this spring. The Texas psychologist emerged from Oprah Winfrey's TV tree, spinning off his frequent appearances there to start his own show in 2002.

Man in critical condition after shooting in Salt Lake City; shooter sought

02/01/2023 8:14pm
Salt Lake City Police responded to a shooting Wednesday evening that left a man in critical condition. Police said it seems the shooter left the scene before officers arrived.

US worries Russia is ignoring important nuclear arms treaty

02/01/2023 8:05pm
The U.S. State Department has accused Russia of breaching a critical nuclear arms treaty by refusing to allow inspections of its territory.

Advanced Placement high school class in Black history revised by College Board after criticism

02/01/2023 7:37pm
The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies was released Wednesday downplays some components that had drawn criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Demand high for Utah driver's license tests in new languages; Legislature considers adding more

02/01/2023 7:02pm
Demand for driver's license tests in new languages is high as the Utah Legislature considers a bill that would further expand the test's language options.

How RSL fans can watch the team's matches this year

02/01/2023 6:33pm
Wednesday marked the official launch of the new MLS Season Pass subscription service on Apple TV, where all of Real Salt Lake's matches will be streamed starting this season.

Videos shows chaotic scenes leading to Salt Lake police shooting

02/01/2023 6:10pm
A dozen body camera videos were released by Salt Lake police Wednesday showing chaotic scenes, including officers shooting a man who broke into a home. The man later died.

Utah ski industry works to bring diversity to the slopes through 'Discover Winter' program

02/01/2023 5:42pm
A Utah ski and snowboarding group wants to bring more diversity to the sports by giving minority communities a chance to hit the slopes.

Utah House passes moratorium on personalized license plates for 2nd straight year

02/01/2023 5:06pm
Utah is on the verge of temporarily pausing its personalized license plate program once again.

Nikki Haley, once Trump's UN ambassador, to take him on in 2024

02/01/2023 4:33pm
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will kick off her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination this month, squaring off against her one-time boss, Donald Trump, two sources familiar with her plans said on Wednesday.

Star power? Growing list of celeb endorsers showing up in crypto/NFT lawsuits

02/01/2023 4:04pm
Celebrity endorsements have been a thing for years but a slew of appearances by A-list stars shilling relatively new cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Values have tanked and now investors are seeking legal redress for feeling duped.

St. George police investigating 'suspicious death' of woman found near tire shop

02/01/2023 3:14pm
Stl. George police are investigating what they're calling a "suspicious death" after a woman was found unresponsive Wednesday morning near 300 West and St. George Boulevard.

Forget big business, Utah lawmaker wants to deregulate ... lemonade stands?

02/01/2023 3:01pm
Sen. Jake Anderegg, R-Lehi, wants to protect minor-operated businesses from regulation he says get in the way of teaching kids business skills.

Police arrest student accused of firing gun at Taylorsville High

02/01/2023 2:28pm
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday and accused of firing a gun in the parking lot of Taylorsville High School last week that prompted the school to be locked down for two hours.

Radioactive capsule that fell off truck found in Australia

02/01/2023 2:01pm
Authorities in Western Australia have recovered a tiny but dangerous radioactive capsule that fell off a truck while being transported along a 870-mile highway last month. An official says it was like finding a needle in the haystack.

Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House

02/01/2023 1:20pm
Apple and Google say they disagree with a Commerce Department report accusing them of operating mobile app stores that stifle competition.

Dozens of elk force shutdown of I-80, I-215; 4 elk die from vehicle collisions

02/01/2023 12:42pm
UDOT temporarily closed the freeways to allow wildlife biologists to herd about 20 to 30 elk that ended up close to the freeway in Salt Lake City Wednesday morning.

BYU added few to '23 signing class, but RB Martin, DT Latu worth the wait

02/01/2023 12:38pm
The running back from Canutillo High ran for over 6,000 yards and scored 71 touchdowns in high school and brings potential immediate impact to BYU's first season in the Big 12.

West Valley woman was impaired with drugs when she hit, killed man, charges say

02/01/2023 12:33pm
A West Valley woman was impaired with drugs when she ran over and killed a man who was lying in the middle of the road last year, according to charges filed Wednesday.

Analysis: Kids lost equivalent of a third of a school year's learning to pandemic

02/01/2023 12:06pm
Children the world over experienced deficits equivalent to one-third of a school year's learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new global analysis.

Taylorsville music store temporarily closed by broken pipes, flooding

02/01/2023 11:39am
The owner of a longtime music store said Tuesday that extreme cold temperatures contributed to a fire suppression system malfunction that led to pipes breaking and a flooded storefront. 

California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal

02/01/2023 11:19am
Six Western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water use in the basin. California is the holdout.

Biden lawyer: FBI finds no classified docs at beach house

02/01/2023 11:13am
The FBI searched President Joe Biden's vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on Wednesday without finding any classified documents, the president's attorney said.

Accident leads to discovery of child porn, $30K cash, magic mushroom bars, UHP says

02/01/2023 10:38am
Utah Highway Patrol troopers investigating a crash in southern Utah arresting two people after they said they discovered child pornography, chocolate bars with THC and $30,000 cash.

Airbnb and Expedia are raking in profits by holding customer cash

02/01/2023 10:07am
Anyone who has booked accommodations for a vacation getaway through Airbnb or Expedia is familiar with the drill.

Fed lifts rate by quarter-point but says inflation is easing

02/01/2023 9:40am
The Federal Reserve extended its fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate a quarter-point, its eighth hike since March. And the Fed signaled that even though inflation is easing, it remains high enough to require further rate hikes.

Metro Gang Unit asking Legislature for money to buy tattoo removal machine

02/01/2023 9:14am
Tuesday morning, Nick Godfrey didn't try to hide any of his tattoos. He wanted people to look, and listen, and know that gang life is now part of his past.

How to celebrate Black History Month in Utah

02/01/2023 8:38am
Utah has had a small but vibrant Black community throughout its history. During Black History Month, we honor the community's triumphs and challenges.

Drug deal gone bad led to double killing in Taylorsville, police say

02/01/2023 8:31am
Taylorsville police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a double killing at an apartment complex Monday night after the man surrendered Tuesday.

Utah athletic department rebounds from COVID year as football revenue tops $75M

02/01/2023 8:14am
The University of Utah's athletic department has rebounded well — and grown — since its COVID-disrupted year, and it has the success of the football program to largely thank for it.

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02/01/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
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Solving homelessness, environmental issues top Salt Lake City mayor's 2023 goals

02/01/2023 7:55am
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled more than 60 goals she hopes the city is able to complete by the end of the year.

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral

02/01/2023 7:46am
Tyre Nichols' family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and heartfelt tributes, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.

Salt Lake man accused of soliciting teen girl at high school wrestling meet

02/01/2023 7:20am
A Salt Lake City man has been charged with trying to solicit a girl at a high school wrestling meet four years ago when she was 16.

Tom Brady retires, insisting this time it's for good

02/01/2023 6:32am
Tom Brady has announced his retirement. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute, saying this time it's for good.

Police identify Bountiful man killed in wrong-way I-15 crash

02/01/2023 6:18am
The Utah Highway Patrol identified on Wednesday a 40-year-old man from Bountiful who was killed in a wrong-way crash on northbound I-15 in North Salt Lake on Feb. 1. Another person was seriously injured in the crash.