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Will Utah stay cold enough to host more Winter Games beyond 2034?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new look at the impact of climate change on potential Winter Games sites shows Utah is still among a limited number of locations worldwide that could be capable of hosting for decades to come.
Riverton to bring city leaders, residents, youth together to examine future of skate park
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Riverton is forming a new committee to evaluate the future of its recently shuttered skate park.
Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A plan to turn some of the last remaining agricultural land in northwest Salt Lake City into light industrial space failed to receive a key recommendation.
How to cut down on pollution during an inversion
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
That familiar and unwelcome layer of smog is back. So as air quality plummets in Utah, experts are providing solutions for cutting down on pollutants.
Wilderness therapy group saves man's life after UTV crash in Emery County
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A wilderness therapy group in central Utah are being hailed as heroes after jumping into action to save a couple trapped beneath their overturned UTV on Monday afternoon.
Utah pinballers have a flipping good time with upcoming state championships
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Endurance, grit, determination, quick calculations, split-second decisions and competitive spirits were at all-time highs during a pinball tournament at Kiitos Brewing.
RSV vaccination push made a huge difference for Utah's kids, Intermountain Health says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Doctors at Intermountain Health are seeing a big difference in infant hospitalizations for RSV after pushing for Utahns to get vaccines in the last two years since they were approved in 2023.
New mayor highlights future priorities and challenges in White City
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
White City voters elected a new mayor.
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.
Inside Utah's new, 'one-of-a-kind' North Capitol building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's brand new $320 million Capitol Hill complex opens to the public next week and will showcase Utah in a new way in 2026.
Utah 2034 Olympic leader will run portion of torch relay in Milan
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
As the Olympic torch makes its way from the highest peaks of the Alps toward Milan, one of Utah's Olympic leaders is getting ready to carry the flame.
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.
Beyond plastic: 3 tools turning Utah garages into professional micro-factories
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
From custom off-road parts for Moab-bound Jeeps to industrial-strength prototypes designed in Silicon Slopes, Utahns are trading "hobbyist" gear for professional-grade hardware.
Top Utah economist says Trump investigation of Fed chair could undermine 'entire economy'
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
The top economist at Utah's largest bank began his economic outlook report to state policymakers on Monday with a warning.
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.
Utah lawmakers look to pass new tax on tech companies
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 14 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox confirmed on Tuesday his interest in levying a tax against social media companies as part of his campaign to take on Big Tech in the name of safeguarding children.
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.
'Nothing short of remarkable': UVU President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down
Logan Stefanich and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 14 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
After nearly seven years at the helm of Utah's largest university, Astrid Tuminez announced Wednesday she is stepping down from her role as president of Utah Valley University.
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.
Business & Tech »
Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month
- Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake
- Verizon offers $20 credit to customers affected by massive wireless outage
- Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella
- Verizon resolves network outage issue that affected hundreds of thousands
Education »
'Nothing short of remarkable': UVU President Astrid Tuminez announces she is stepping down
- US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
- Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
- 6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
- Report: About ½ of Utah's third graders struggle with reading — so what can be done?
Environment »
Commission delivers blow to request to rezone 80 acres of land near Great Salt Lake
- Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
- There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
- Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
- Utah's snowpack season has already been 'very strange.' Here's how this week helped
Religion »
After 70 years of marriage, this couple finally had their dream wedding!
- 'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
- March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
- Idahoans invited to complete 250,000 acts of service to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
- Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
