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Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

Kimberlee Kruesi, Michael Casey and Patrick Whittle, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say the person who opened fire during a youth hockey game at an ice rink in Rhode Island targeted and killed his ex-wife and a son.

Authorities say 6 backcountry skiers alive, 10 missing after northern California avalanche

Olga R. Rodriguez and Julie Watson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities say six backcountry skiers were found alive, but 10 others are missing after an avalanche in northern California as a powerful winter storm moves through the state.

Workers offer tire health refresher ahead of anticipated valley snow

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ahead of valley upcoming snow, employees at a tire shop offered a few refreshers about tire health to keep commutes from slipping, sliding and spinning out of control.

'Sweet,' 'good-spirited,' World War II vet from Idaho Falls dies at 104

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

William Albert "Bill" Hulet, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Idaho Falls, died Feb. 7. He was remembered by his family as "sweet," "kind," and "good-spirited."

The husband-and-wife team behind Salt Lake City's newest viral attraction

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Himitsu Station, 110 W. Broadway, is billed by its creators as an escape room "experience" with a twist.

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bruce Springsteen is bringing his political commentary back to American stages this spring, as he announced on Tuesday a "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour in the U.S.

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Boys will be boys: 'the 'horseplay rule' and its impact on workers' compensation claims

Just Work Comp Law  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

After being blinded in one eye during horseplay at work, the victim sought legal help after his workers' compensation claim was denied.

CBS host Stephen Colbert says network barred airing interview with Texas US Senate candidate

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

CBS late-night show host Stephen Colbert said Monday the network's lawyers barred him from airing an interview with Senate candidate and Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico.

Salt Lake City considers rezone for 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders of Utah's capital city are inching closer to a vote tied to a proposed hotel next to one of the city's more popular parks, but they acknowledge there are still plenty of questions about the proposal.

Traveling to Milan only to end up trading pins with fellow Utahns

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nothing makes the world feel smaller than ending up in a busy piazza in Milan and trading pins with people who live 30 minutes from your hometown.

Utah bill would prevent food stamp use for 'ultra-processed food'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah bill would ban purchases of "ultra-processed food" with food stamps.

Winter storm warnings, advisories expanded to Utah's valleys in rare move this season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 4:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories have been expanded out to Utah's valleys, in a rare move this winter. It could create a messy Wednesday commute.

DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin to depart with immigration crackdown under scrutiny

Ted Hesson and Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said she will step down ​in a social media post on Tuesday, as support for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is dwindling.

Family rebuilds home after they say mold caused daughter's extreme illness

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a Heber Valley girl says hidden black mold in their century-old home was making her seriously sick. It got so bad that they decided to tear it down and rebuild.

KSL at the Games: Park City's Casey Dawson adds Olympic silver in team pursuit

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Park City native Casey Dawson's gambit paid off in silver, but not gold as the United States took second in Tuesday's team pursuit speedskating final.

Older brother of West Haven boy who died after years of abuse sentenced to prison

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The older brother of Gavin Peterson, the 12-year-old West Haven boy who died after years of abuse, was sentenced to a term of five years to life in prison Tuesday.

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Why Utah offers epic off roading — and where to go

Salt Lake Off Road and Outdoor Expo  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's why Utah is one of the best places in the country to go off roading — and where to go to experience it.

2 sentenced for roles in gang-related killing at Midvale wedding

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men convicted of possession of a weapon as a dangerous person will serve time in jail and on probation after crashing a wedding with a man who killed the newly married couple's adult son.

SheTech event for high school girls aims to boost the number of women in STEM careers

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Women Tech council will hosts its annual SheTech Explorer Day Feb. 24 at Mountain America Expo Center.

Utah Valley responds to WAC's $1 million lawsuit, files for restraining order

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The largest university in the state of Utah filed a response to the Western Athletic Conference's $1 million lawsuit in a Tarrant County, Texas, court, claiming the state has no jurisdiction over the school.

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How this former Ohio QB ended up back in Utah to play out his college career

Doug Robinson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 12:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Devin Brown played his senior year of high school football for Eric Kjar at Corner Canyon, now the 2 have reunited at Weber State.

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QUIZ: Think you remember the Salt Lake games? Take this trivia quiz and enter to win a gift card

KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Though it's hard to believe that two decades have come and gone since then, the memories still burn bright for those who were lucky enough to witness them firsthand.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Francois Murphy, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Austrian prosecutors have filed terrorism-related and other charges ​against a now 21-year-old suspect arrested shortly before a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, who they ‌said planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack.