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Unsupervised 15-year-old Utahns won't be hitting the roads anytime soon

02/18/2026 10:35pm

Utahns worried about more teen drivers on the roads can breathe a sigh of relief. A bill that would have lowered the driver's license age in Utah has been amended.

FDA will drop 2-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

02/18/2026 10:26pm

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change to speed up the availability of medical products.

The unanswered questions at the center of Utah's unprecedented redistricting case

02/18/2026 10:02pm

Federal judges heard arguments on Wednesday in the case brought by Reps. Burgess Owens and Celeste Maloy to restore a congressional district map approved by Utah lawmakers.

Runnin' Utes hold on to defeat West Virginia on the road to secure 2nd Big 12 win

02/18/2026 9:37pm

Sweet 16 came early for the Runnin' Utes on Wednesday.

'Code blue' movie nights offer refuge from cold for Utahns experiencing homelessness

02/18/2026 9:35pm

Unsheltered Utah is hosting "code blue" movie nights this week as winter weather hits the Wasatch Front.

Arizona bench overpowers No. 23 BYU to snap 2-game skid

02/18/2026 9:17pm

Anthony Dell'Orso scored a season-high 22 points, and Ivan Kharchenkov added 18 points and seven rebounds as No. 4 Arizona snapped a two-game losing skid with a 75-68 win over BYU.

Utah House OKs bill expanding tax credit for businesses that provide child care

02/18/2026 9:01pm

The House passed a bill expanding tax credits for Utah employers who provide child care services.

Shiffrin blows away competition for slalom gold

02/18/2026 8:34pm

Mikaela Shiffrin is gold — again. The superstar skier won the slalom event on Wednesday in Cortina, Italy, and it was not by a thin margin.

Utah bill seeks to close tax loophole for streaming services

02/18/2026 8:02pm

Utah lawmakers are advancing a bill to close a sales tax loophole that has allowed some video streaming services to avoid paying taxes on certain video rentals.

Heavy snowfall brings high avalanche danger in the backcountry

02/18/2026 7:37pm

Avalanche forecasters and law enforcement are encouraging those heading into the backcountry to be extra careful as an avalanche warning has been issued.

Americans are tuning in for the 2026 Winter Olympics, poll shows

02/18/2026 7:11pm

A sizable number of Americans are watching or planning to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy, according to a new poll from the Deseret News.

Environmental groups clash with Utah Inland Port Authority, Legislature over water use

02/18/2026 6:36pm

Environmental groups released a report criticizing water use tied with Utah Inland Port projects, calling for the Legislature to limit the amount of water those developments can use.

Ogden officials pause moves to craft measure meant to quell immigration jitters

02/18/2026 6:04pm

Ogden officials have paused moves to craft a measure meant to quell immigration jitters, for now, due to worries it could run afoul of a state legislative proposal.

NIH director Bhattacharya to temporarily run CDC

02/18/2026 5:33pm

National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya was named acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a Trump administration official said Wednesday.

Arches drops timed-entry program amid pressure from Grand County leaders

02/18/2026 5:03pm

Arches National Park is ditching its timed-entry system at least for this year, meaning that visitors will be allowed in without a reservation any time of the year, as they could before 2022.

'It means a lot': Herriman's Jackson Spencer named Gatorade boys cross country athlete of year

02/18/2026 5:00pm

The Herriman High cross country star and national champion was named the Gatorade national player of the year for boys' cross country Wednesday, when he was surprised by U.S. Olympian Grant Fisher.

Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening

02/18/2026 4:14pm

Downtown Salt Lake business leaders and state tourism officials are preparing for what could be the biggest event to happen in Utah since the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Committee tables bill to shift Utah prep sports control from century-old association

02/18/2026 4:07pm

A bill seeking to shift control of high school sports from the nonprofit Utah High School Activities Association to the State School was put on hold Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Give this dog an Olympic medal

02/18/2026 3:29pm

I think we can all agree this dog is a gold medal winner in all of our hearts.

Spring clean your way to your dream home

02/18/2026 3:00pm - SPONSORED

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Heavy snow causes delays at airport, snow squall warnings and canyon restrictions

02/18/2026 2:19pm

Utah's biggest snow storm of the season has brought high winds, heavy snow, a delay at the airport and road closures.

8 backcountry skiers killed; 1 missing, presumed dead after worst avalanche in California history

02/18/2026 2:18pm

Eight of nine skiers buried near California's Lake Tahoe in the deadliest avalanche in the state's recorded history have died, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday.

Sandy seeks community suggestions for new recreation center name

02/18/2026 1:45pm

Construction is underway to rebuild Sandy's community and recreation center, residents are being asked to weigh-in on naming it.

School bus driver charged with sexually exploiting children

02/18/2026 1:15pm

A former bus driver for the Granite School District was charged Tuesday with possessing child sex abuse material.

Patrick Kinahan: Expectations plummet for hard-luck BYU basketball

02/18/2026 12:38pm

For a team that began the season with Final Four aspirations, expectations for BYU basketball have dropped precipitously over the last few weeks.

Measles is 'actively spreading' in Salt Lake County as Highland High reports exposure

02/18/2026 12:00pm

Highland High students could have been exposed to measles for more than a week as an infectious student attended school; Salt Lake County reports the disease is "actively spreading" as Utah's outbreak reaches 300 infections.

10 quotes from Elder Clark G. Gilbert in the past 5 years

02/18/2026 11:58am - PARTNER

A former general authority seventy and church commissioner of education, Elder Clark Gilbert has spoken repeatedly of Jesus Christ and the power of partnering with him.

Find your dream home in Utah: Why Woodside Homes is the perfect choice for spring buyers

02/18/2026 11:30am - SPONSORED

Local builder Woodside Homes is helping home hunters become homeowners this spring with tons of options for every taste and budget.

Lehi rideshare driver charged with hitting teen on scooter

02/18/2026 11:30am

A Lehi man was charged Monday with hitting a teen on a scooter and then driving off moments later.

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

02/18/2026 10:41am

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other.

More snow falls in Utah mountains after dry winter start

02/18/2026 10:30am

After a winter that has felt more like spring, snow is finally falling again in Utah's mountains. And enthusiasts, like those at Brighton on Tuesday, began to take full advantage.

Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' talks; US sees 'meaningful progress'

02/18/2026 10:28am

Peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia ended Wednesday with no breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was dissatisfied, though Washington reported "meaningful progress."

Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy charged with billing $75K for hours he didn't work

02/18/2026 10:00am

A Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy is facing a felony charge accusing him of submitting fake time cards for a year.

How an FCC 'equal time' letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert

02/18/2026 9:30am

A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible "equal time" rule violation at "The View" raised concerns at CBS that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could be targeted next.

Utah committee OKs bill meant to end public benefits for immigrants in the country illegally

02/18/2026 9:00am

A Utah House committee gave a favorable recommendation to a proposal meant to end public benefits that aid immigrants in the country illegally.

'What a gal': Tooele woman remembered for vibrant spirit following fatal auto-pedestrian crash

02/18/2026 8:40am

The community honored a Tooele woman killed in an auto-pedestrian crash, as the incident highlights the need for traffic safety improvements.

Jury finds man guilty of smuggling after traffic stop finds 7 passengers not legally in the US

02/18/2026 8:20am

After four hours of deliberation and two days of testimony, a jury found Miguel Angel Chay Tiguila guilty of smuggling three minors. He was arrested during a traffic stop in Grand County.

What big shows are coming to Utah this year?

02/18/2026 8:05am

Entertainment venues across Utah are starting to fill up their concert lineups for 2026. Here's what we know is coming to the Beehive State so far.

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02/18/2026 8:00am - SPONSORED

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Provo man warned driver, 'ICE is coming,' during road rage encounter, charges say

02/18/2026 7:40am

A Provo man who prosecutors say threatened another driver in a road rage confrontation and told him that ICE was on the way is now facing several criminal charges.

'The Icemaker' works to keep Olympic ice pristine

02/18/2026 6:51am

Behind the scenes at the Winter Games, there is a team that makes sure the ice is near-perfect for curling matches. KSL spoke with Mark Callan, who makes sure it all goes smoothly.

University of Utah to hold public hearing over proposed tuition hikes

02/18/2026 6:15am

The University of Utah is holding a truth in tuition hearing next month in its first step toward determining tuition and fee increases for the upcoming academic year.

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