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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
Matthew Brown, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 2 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
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.
12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.
The year the PG movie thrived
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Hollywood owes a thank you to Gen Alpha (kids 12 and younger) for fueling a PG movie box-office boost.
First Utah baby born in 2026 in St. George
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Zohner family got a bit bigger with the arrival of their baby daughter Valley on New Year's Day.
Have You Seen This? A bird's-eye view of the Northern Lights
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
This is definitely a unique way to get a new perspective on heavenly phenomenon.
10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
Simone McCarthy, Rosa de Acosta and Joyce Jiang, CNN | Posted Jan. 1 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
Jan. 1 marks 10 years since China scrapped its notorious "one-child" policy, but the landmark change — and a raft of other measures to encourage couples to have more kids — have failed to boost the population.
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
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.
Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
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.
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show.
Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year's celebration
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
As revelers celebrate the new year, additional security will be in place to ensure all who attend Salt Lake City's "Last Hurrah" will have a safe New Year's Eve celebration.
Have You Seen This? The history of the famous Times Square ball
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
One of the time honored traditions for New Year's Eve is staying up to watch the Times Square ball drop at midnight. But do you know the history of the tradition?
What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A mix of valley rain and mountain snow is expected to impact the state at the beginning of the new year.
Nation's 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service
James Pollard, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 31 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.
Ring in the new year with these events in Utah
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:53 a.m. | Save Story
It's time to ring in the new year, and there's a wide variety of ways to celebrate in Utah — from fireworks to laser shows to bull riding. Here are some of the events across the state where you can welcome in 2026.
Winter finally arrives at Utah ski resorts after weekend snowfall
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Fresh snowfall over the weekend brought improved conditions, more open terrain, and plenty of excitement for Utah skiers and snowboarders.
Have You Seen This? Pilot gets appropriate send-off at wedding
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Dec. 30 - 3:33 p.m. | Save Story
The decline in the rice-throwing tradition has made way for some creative methods for sending people off on their wedding days.
Beyoncé declared the fifth billionaire musician by Forbes
Chris Lau, CNN | Updated Dec. 30 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Beyoncé has joined the ranks of billionaires, according to Forbes, becoming the fifth musician to be crowned the elite status.
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12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
- Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
- Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here's what they got right
- Salt Lake City won't break this 135-year-old record, but the similarities are striking
- Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit
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10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
- Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
- Tracy Aviary hosting bilingual Christmas Bird Count event in outreach effort to Latino community
- Utah reaches New Year's with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
- What to know as Utah rings in 2026 with more rain, snow in the forecast
