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Mammoth defeat Senators 3-1 on historic day for franchise

01/07/2026 11:44pm

The Mammoth picked up a gritty 3-1 win over the Ottawa Senators behind two early goals in the first period as the NHL announces the 2027 Winter Classic in Utah.

2 charged with murder in South Jordan Christmas-party shooting

01/07/2026 10:04pm

Two Salt Lake County men accused of arguing with a third man about "gang-related matters" were charged Wednesday with murder.

'Big 3' helps No. 9 BYU roll by Arizona State in Big 12 home opener

01/07/2026 9:11pm

Saunders scored a career-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds, three assists and two steals as No. 9 BYU rolled to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a 104-76 win over Arizona State.

'There was nothing I could do,' recalls father of young victim killed by DUI driver

01/07/2026 9:02pm

A woman was sentenced to prison on Monday for causing the death of a 5-year-old girl while driving under the influence. That girl's parents and half-siblings spoke about their loss.

Woman hit 3 children in crosswalk, then left, police say

01/07/2026 8:35pm

A woman who allegedly hit three children in a crosswalk while driving with an obstructed windshield was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday.

Rubio to meet Denmark leaders next week, signals no retreat on Trump's Greenland goal

01/07/2026 8:04pm

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he would meet leaders of Denmark next week but signaled no retreat from President Donald Trump's aim to take over Greenland.

2 killed, 6 others injured in shooting at Salt Lake church parking lot

01/07/2026 8:00pm

Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting in Salt Lake City on Wednesday evening when a fight broke out in a church parking lot outside a funeral.

Utah women go scoreless over last 5 minutes, hold on to defeat Kansas

01/07/2026 7:53pm

For about 15 minutes of game time, the Utah women's basketball team was the best on the court, hitting multiple 3-pointers to build up a 12-point lead over Kansas.

Utah County warming center needs donations, volunteers

01/07/2026 7:36pm

The Utah County warming center geared up for more people to spend the night in the warehouse on State Street in Provo.

Utah Democrats call out 'racist' responses to congressional candidate Liban Mohamed

01/07/2026 7:13pm

State Democratic leaders are condemning what they say are racist responses to a campaign video from Utah's newest candidate for Congress.

'Makes no sense': Democratic officials stress opposition to 1,300-bed homeless shelter at forum

01/07/2026 6:27pm

Four Democratic Utah lawmakers stressed their opposition to the proposed 1,300-bed homeless shelter sought by Gov. Spencer Cox at a west-side legislative forum.

Judge considers which expert witnesses to allow in Kouri Richins' murder trial

01/07/2026 5:42pm

Third District Judge Richard Mrazik is making rulings on multiple motions this week in preparation for the jury trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of killing her husband by giving him fentanyl.

BYU promotes former LB Kelly Poppinga to defensive coordinator, adds Demario Warren

01/07/2026 5:12pm

The Cougars are working to finalize the promotion of Poppinga to defensive coordinator, an internal ascension that will attempt to stabilize Hill's departure to Michigan, a source confirmed to KSL.com.

Flu hits Utah hard with high hospitalization rates, though doctors believe it's not a 'super flu'

01/07/2026 5:08pm

It may not be the "super flu," but Utah flu cases have surged, Dr. Andrew Pavia said during a University of Utah Health press conference on Wednesday.

House to vote on Democratic effort to reinstate health care subsidies

01/07/2026 4:35pm

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to advance Democratic legislation that would reinstate expired health care subsidies.

Olympic 'dry run'? Utah Mammoth to host outdoor Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium

01/07/2026 4:00pm

The Utah Mammoth are slated to host an outdoors game next season against the Rocky Mountain rival.

Florida to take up congressional redistricting in April, DeSantis says

01/07/2026 3:02pm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday the Republican-led state will take up a redistricting effort in April in a move that could ⁠give President Donald Trump's party up to five more seats in Congress.

Trump helps GOP plot 2026 plans. Here's what Utah's delegation thinks

01/07/2026 2:32pm - PARTNER

House Republicans met behind closed doors on Tuesday to chart a path forward ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Driver accused of leading police on dangerous chase arrested in robbery investigation

01/07/2026 2:15pm

A man released from the Salt Lake County Jail has been arrested again and accused of participating in an armed robbery.

Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day

01/07/2026 1:20pm

Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.

Ogden man accused of stockpiling homemade bombs and antisemitic threats had troubling history with neighbor

01/07/2026 12:46pm

New details are shedding light on the criminal background of a 21-year-old Ogden man accused of building homemade bombs and making threats.

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump's latest immigration operation

01/07/2026 11:49am

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a motorist acted recklessly, and he rejected federal officials' claims that the officer had acted in self-defense.

Dancing through life: How one Utah teen balances ballet and academics

01/07/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

After enrolling at Mountain Heights Academy as a junior, Mae found the flexibility she needed to balance both ballet and her education.

Weber County officers found justified in shooting, killing robbery suspect in April

01/07/2026 11:00am

An Ogden police officer and Weber County sheriff's deputy were legally justified in shooting and killing a robbery suspect last April, the Weber County attorney determined.

Trump's oil push widens with seizure of Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela

01/07/2026 10:39am

The U.S. said on Wednesday it had seized a Russian-flagged, Venezuela-linked tanker as part of President Donald Trump's aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas and force Caracas' socialist government to become its ally.

Man given 15 years in prison for deadly shooting during Draper drug deal

01/07/2026 10:17am

A man convicted of murder for a drug deal gone wrong in Draper was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years to life in prison.

Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico

01/07/2026 9:46am

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

5 lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake in 2025 outlined in new report

01/07/2026 9:05am

A new report outlines new water consumption data trends and other lessons learned about the Great Salt Lake over the past year.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker delivers unforgettable Christmas surprise to Utah family

01/07/2026 8:42am

It started when Matthew Alvernaz wanted to give his Chargers-loving, now Utah, family something special for Christmas. It turned into much, much more.

Utah's Olympic year: A new organizing committee, big money and a controversial logo

01/07/2026 8:01am

The world may be focused on the 2026 Winter Games, but preparations are already underway for Utah's second Olympics and Paralympics that will take place in just over eight years.

Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

01/07/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Washington Terrace man charged with rape, sodomy of a child

01/07/2026 7:45am

A Washington Terrace man is charged with sodomy on a child and rape of a child stemming from alleged actions with a 13-year-old girl.

Nick Reiner's high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed

01/07/2026 7:23am

A high-profile defense lawyer representing the son of slain Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner against charges that he murdered his parents abruptly withdrew from the case on Wednesday.

Rare computer relic found at University of Utah confirmed to be major discovery

01/07/2026 6:15am

A University of Utah research team's rare find in a storage closet is being called a huge, historically significant discovery after experts at the Computer History Museum verified its contents.

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