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New report finds surge in odometer fraud in Utah

01/19/2026 10:29pm
Odometer fraud is surging nationwide, according to new data shared with the KSL Investigators by CARFAX. And in Utah, the numbers are climbing even faster.

100 vehicles pile up in Michigan crash as snowstorm moves across the country

01/19/2026 10:01pm
More than 100 vehicles smashed into each other or slid off the interstate in Michigan as snow fueled by the Great Lakes blanketed the state.

Good idea? Bad idea? How Utahns are feeling about holding back third graders struggling with reading

01/19/2026 9:26pm
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox believes it's time to take action as almost half of the state's third graders are reportedly reading below minimum proficiency levels.

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

01/19/2026 9:23pm
The Heisman Trophy winner's touchdown Monday night put an exclamation point on a 27-21 win over Miami that closed out an undefeated season and brought an improbable — maybe impossible? — national championship

Sun releases the largest solar radiation storm 'in over 20 years,' forecasters say

01/19/2026 8:37pm
Powerful solar activity released by the sun is heading for Earth, and it's likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. It could also disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy.

Utahns assemble thousands of care kits at Thanksgiving Point's MLK Day service project

01/19/2026 8:03pm
Utahns across the state participated in service projects Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Utah immigrants, immigration return as focus for some lawmakers as 2026 session looms

01/19/2026 7:11pm
Some Utah lawmakers are putting the focus on immigrants and immigration, a big topic last year, as the start of the 2026 legislative session looms.

After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!

01/19/2026 6:31pm
It's a love story that began in the 1950s. Now, having made it to their 70th wedding anniversary, friends and family felt it was only fitting they renew their vows with the wedding they never had.

Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, EU prepares to retaliate

01/19/2026 5:34pm
President Donald Trump has linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought "purely of Peace" as the row over the island threatened ​to reignite a trade war with Europe.

Israel invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' sources say

01/19/2026 4:59pm
Israel has received an invitation from the United ​States to join President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, two ⁠sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

The right side of this 6-year-old's body is shrinking. Her family is raising money to find out why.

01/19/2026 4:53pm
Doctors in multiple states are searching for answers for a local 6-year-old girl, as the right side of her body appears to be shrinking.

'Stay conscious': MLK Day event speakers say the fight for civil rights continues

01/19/2026 4:01pm
Speakers at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at the Utah Capitol, one of many in the state, stressed the importance of continued efforts in the fight for civil rights.

1 person critically injured in helicopter crash in Wasatch County

01/19/2026 3:39pm
A helicopter crash Sunday near Timber Lakes, Wasatch County, left one person critically injured and remains under investigation.

Have You Seen This? Tortoise sticks its neck out to kiss owner

01/19/2026 3:30pm
An owner of a young Russian tortoise feels very loved when it reaches its neck out to kiss her nose.

How Utah homeowners can lower energy costs with ThermWise rebates

01/19/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED
ThermWise is an energy efficiency program that offers rebates and planning tools to help Utah homeowners reduce natural gas use and improve home performance.

Utah Medicaid fails to collect nearly $50M in drug rebates, state auditor reports

01/19/2026 2:11pm
An audit released Thursday found a Medicaid software upgrade three years ago has been failing to apply for drug rebates, for which the state may have failed to collect nearly $50 million.

China's population drops for fourth year as fewer babies born

01/19/2026 1:37pm
China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further ​decline.

Draper boy's love of penguins leads to New Zealand adventure

01/19/2026 1:02pm
A Draper boy's Make-A-Wish comes true with New Zealand trip to see penguins.

Pick Six Previews: Indiana to claim the title over Miami in low-scoring championship

01/19/2026 12:16pm
Look for a lower scoring game, with a pair of bottom-five pace of play teams. Full-season Game Grader has this as an Indiana win by 9. Recent "last four games only" Game Grader has Indiana by 11.

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies in Rome

01/19/2026 11:50am
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, has died at home in Rome, his foundation announced Monday. He was 93.

Utah's housing crisis needs a smarter middle ground

01/19/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED
Missing middle homes use space efficiently, offer more diverse types of dwellings, and gives residents the opportunity to own their home rather than rent – often priced at much more affordable rates than their traditional single-family home counterparts.

Dragon walker: How a 73-year-old minimalist hiker conquers Utah trails

01/19/2026 11:29am - PARTNER
Longtime Utah hiker has logged more than 8,200 miles on the Wasatch range the past dozen years.

Utah filmmakers highlight rural Utah mechanic in award-winning film

01/19/2026 11:13am
An award-winning documentary detailing the unique story of an immigrant mechanic from a small town in rural Utah almost made it to the short list for the Oscars this year.

How Utah lawmakers are trying to help the state's next generation build a life in the state

01/19/2026 9:58am
It continues to be difficult and more expensive for people, especially young people, to purchase a home in Utah. So, what are Utah's leaders doing to change that?

Summit County Sheriff's Office unveils its new badge

01/19/2026 9:03am
The Summit County Sheriff's Office unveiled a new badge on Friday.

Fields to fajitas: The partnership changing school meals in Boyle County

01/19/2026 8:15am
The days of rectangle pizza and processed fruit cups are dwindling in Kentucky schools.

Building on a foundation of trust: Soltis Investment Advisors' journey to nationwide recognition

01/19/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED
Despite its impressive growth, Soltis stays true to its founding principle: A fee-only fiduciary approach, emphasizing impartial financial planning and services. It comes down to relationships and the one-on-one connection the firm created with its early Utah clients.

Emotional farewell: Students surprise beloved teacher as he departs for the Navy

01/19/2026 7:41am
Students lined the hallways waving American flags at Eagle Rock Middle School Thursday afternoon in a surprise send-off for their P.E. teacher, Sean Steo, who is joining the U.S. Navy.