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Leonard takes over late as Clippers defeat shorthanded Jazz 118-101
01/01/2026 11:33pm
Despite four starters out, the Jazz turned out a solid performance in Los Angeles, only for Kawhi Leonard to take over late, scoring 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter.
UHP tracks multiple crashes as new year starts with wet roads
01/01/2026 10:36pm
Multiple crashes occurred on New Year's Day thanks in part to a holiday storm — and potentially "unwinterized" vehicles.
Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear
01/01/2026 9:45pm
Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.
The fallout: Witnesses of Charlie Kirk's assassination speak out
01/01/2026 9:25pm
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Four eyewitnesses told the Deseret News their stories from the day of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
01/01/2026 9:14pm
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack in more than 25 years, authorities said.
The year the PG movie thrived
01/01/2026 9:02pm
Hollywood owes a thank you to Gen Alpha (kids 12 and younger) for fueling a PG movie box-office boost.
Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases
01/01/2026 8:32pm
Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say " 6-7 " is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop heading into the new year.
First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George
01/01/2026 7:46pm
The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.
Dire year for dollar has little light at end of tunnel in 2026
01/01/2026 7:25pm
A dismal year for the U.S. dollar is ending with signs of stabilization, but many investors believe the currency's decline will resume next year as global growth picks up and the Fed eases further.
7 Alzheimer's disease findings in 2025
01/01/2026 7:09pm
Researchers are slowly tossing much of what we've been told for many years about Alzheimer's disease out the window — and replacing what has been a very dreary tale with new findings.
American Red Cross uses football to try to attract more blood donors
01/01/2026 6:29pm
The American Red Cross's Utah chapter began 2026 by requesting for more blood donors — by offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in California in February.
Which Salt Lake County Council members are running for reelection?
01/01/2026 5:42pm
Several members of the Salt Lake City Council announced on Thursday that they would not be seeking reelection at the end of their term.
'Every win matters': Family holds onto hope after 6-year-old Pleasant View boy hit by car
01/01/2026 5:03pm
Community rallies around family of boy hit by car in Pleasant View.
Utah measles cases rise to 156 amid ongoing national outbreak
01/01/2026 4:18pm
Utah reported more than 150 cases of measles in 2025, infections surpass 2,000 across the country for the first time in decades.
Guenther's first career hat trick helps Mammoth race past Islanders
01/01/2026 4:01pm
Dylan Guenther recorded four points as the Mammoth start the new year off with a dominant 7-2 win over the New York Islanders despite being out-shot.
Have You Seen This? A bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights
01/01/2026 3:25pm
This is definitely a unique way to get a new perspective on heavenly phenomenon.
How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
01/01/2026 3:13pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting multiple people with a pocketknife in Provo
01/01/2026 1:54pm
Provo police arrest man for multiple assaults with pocketknife
11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2026
01/01/2026 1:14pm
Bigger, blockbuster buildings may shape architecture in 2026. Among them are long-awaited museums, record-breaking skyscrapers and a soaring Catholic basilica almost 150 years in the making.
The Utahn at the center of the Minnesota fraud viral video
01/01/2026 12:59pm
To say Nick Shirley is making waves is an understatement. Here's how the 23-year-old from Farmington found himself in the middle of a massive Medicare fraud scheme.
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
01/01/2026 12:04pm
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
01/01/2026 11:22am
The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on four companies it said were operating in Venezuela's oil sector, as well as associated oil tankers.
BYU's Jay Hill to follow former coach Kyle Whittingham to Michigan as defensive coordinator
01/01/2026 10:26am
The Cougars would be looking for a new defensive coordinator for a second time in four years, as defensive coordinator Jay Hill has agreed to the same position at Michigan.
Jason Beck, majority of Utah coaching staff, to follow Kyle Whittingham to Michigan
01/01/2026 10:15am
Less than 24 hours after a 44-22 win over Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl, ushering in the Morgan Scalley era for the Utes with a win, Utah will be looking for a new offensive staff.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
01/01/2026 10:11am
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
About 40 people dead and 115 injured in fire at Swiss Alpine bar during New Year's celebration
01/01/2026 9:45am
About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, during a New Year's celebration in a Swiss Alpine bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
01/01/2026 9:28am
Tracy Aviary is hosting a bilingual Christmas Bird Count event at its Pia Okwai location in South Salt Lake to encourage involvement among the Latino community.
Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
01/01/2026 8:52am
The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, officials said on Wednesday.
Suspected shoplifter arrested following police chase
01/01/2026 8:09am
Police used tire spikes to stop a man wanted in a shoplifting investigation.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
01/01/2026 7:28am
Utah's snowpack collection remains below normal for New Year's Day, the state's unofficial halfway point in snow collection, but there are signs it could change.
