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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.