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Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Hallie Golden and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested, accused of assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
Jaimie Ding and Andrew Dalton, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 15 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for investigation of making criminal threats early Monday after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.
Man dies in Helper trailer fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
A man was found dead after a trailer fire on Wednesday in Helper.
DHS reports nonfatal shooting of man sought in immigration enforcement stop
Jonathan Allen, Ted Hesson and Joseph Ax, Reuters | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
A Venezuelan national pursued by immigration agents during a "targeted" traffic stop in Minneapolis was shot in the leg on Wednesday by a federal officer, authorities said.
Utah fentanyl and meth seizures in 2025 shatter records, DEA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The DEA says a record amount of fentanyl and meth pills were seized in Utah last year.
Part on UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times before on different planes, NTSB says
Josh Funk, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 14 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Boeing warned plane owners in 2011 about a broken part that contributed to a plane crash that killed 15 last year, but at that point the planemaker didn't believe it threatened safety, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
Second man charged in connection with West Jordan shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
A second man who police say was involved in a shooting in a West Jordan neighborhood is now facing 23 felony charges.
Man allegedly upset relative lost fist fight charged in connection with shooting
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Lehi man is facing nearly two dozen felony charges for his alleged role in the shooting of an Eagle Mountain man.
South Ogden man in ambush-style shooting dies; neighbor now facing murder charge
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
One of the two people shot in an ambush-style shooting last week in South Ogden has died and his neighbor is now facing an aggravated murder charge.
Missing woman found dead in southern Utah
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A missing woman was found dead in Washington County early Wednesday.
Man with gang ties arrested in connection with double killing in Salt Lake church parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested after police say has not cooperated with their investigation into a shootout in a Salt Lake church parking lot that resulted in two men being killed.
Man robbed West Jordan bank, then bought food and left stolen money as tip, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Police say a man robbed a West Jordan bank Monday, then used the money to buy a meal and left the rest as a tip.
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
Andrew Goudsward and Mike Spector, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
At least a dozen federal prosecutors have indicated plans to leave the Justice Department over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an immigration officer.
Utah massage therapist charged with sexually abusing a third woman
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:45 a.m. | Save Story
A massage therapist charged last year with abusing two clients is now facing additional charges accusing him of sexually abusing a third woman.
'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.
Amber Alert marks 30 years of saving lives in Utah and nationwide
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the Amber Alert, sent when a child is in imminent danger, and officials say the program continues to save lives in Utah and around the country.
'West Wing' actor Timothy Busfield turns himself in, faces child sex abuse charges in New Mexico
Susan Montoya Bryan and Morgan Lee, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Emmy Award-winning actor Timothy Busfield vowed to fight charges of child sex abuse as he turned himself in Tuesday to authorities in New Mexico.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
