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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.

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Utah students threatened during campus debate, as state eyes more money for security

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

"It crosses a line when you say you're going to kill somebody," University of Utah student Riley Beesley said after facing hostility during campus debates.

Verizon's network down for tens of thousands of users in US, Downdetector shows

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Telecom operator Verizon Communications' network was down for ​tens of thousands of users in the U.S. on Wednesday, according to the outage-⁠tracking website Downdetector.com.

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.

Former Utes safety Eric Weddle named to 2026 College Football Hall of Fame

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 1:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

For just the second time in program history, the University of Utah will have a college football Hall of Fame player.

At least 32 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing ​at least 32 people and injuring 66, the regional governor said.

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.

So nice, did it twice: PLL adds 2 games to regular season, which opens in Salt Lake

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Premier Lacrosse League is coming back to the Beehive State in 2026. Twice, even.

Denmark and Greenland face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting

Nandita Bose, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen, Tom Little and Gwladys Fouche, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 11:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met at the White House with Vice President JD Vance for high-stakes talks about President Donald Trump's demands that Washington take ​control of Greenland.

Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse

Dietrich Knauth and Chandni Shah, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

High-end department store conglomerate Saks Global filed for bankruptcy protection late on Tuesday in one of the largest retail collapses since the pandemic.

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New report: '5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026'

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions has released a new report, "5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026." The report is available free and is designed specifically for people who are recently retired, or nearing retirement.

FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe

Andrew Goudsward and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 14 - 10:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

FBI agents searched a Washington Post reporter's home on Wednesday as part of an investigation ​into sharing secret government information, officials said, in a move that advocates said threatened press freedom.

GOP lawmakers 'reply all' to defend Rep. Trevor Lee's comments about congressional candidate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several GOP lawmakers defended Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee in a series of emails after a constituent wrote asking the Legislature to censure him for comments he made online.

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.

Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is leaning toward a plan to rebuild a 119-year-old building within the Rio Grande District after initially seeking to preserve it as part of Climbing USA's planned new headquarters.

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5 reasons to grow your startup in U. of U's Master of Business Creation Program (online or in person)

Master of Business Creation  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah is available online or in person.

Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.

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.

Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Construction of a Salt Lake senior center will continue despite previous consideration to pull its budget, the county's mayor said.

Lineup changes spark Mammoth's 6-1 victory over Maple Leafs

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 12:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

After swapping Dylan Guenther and Daniil But between the second and third lines, the Utah offense exploded for six goals, with Guenther totaling 3 points and But adding 2 points.