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1 dead, 2 others airlifted after rollover crash on I-15 near Cove Fort

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 9:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead after a crash on I-15 near Cove Fort.

Utah bill seeks to create committee, new process after record number of road-naming bills

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah legislators are considering a new process to honorarily name highways in the state after dealing with a record number of requests to rename highways.

American is freed after 11 years for Bali 'suitcase murder,' but a US case awaits

Edna Tarigan, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 9:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tommy Schaefer was deported on Tuesday after spending 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend's mother in Bali, but another case at home is waiting.

Richins trial live: Fourth trial day begins for Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Summit County jurors are returning to the courthouse on Thursday to hear more evidence in prosecutors' case against Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband.

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Explore the mysteries of the Nile with a tour group from Utah

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

From the sunbaked desert plateau of Giza to the lush riverbanks of Upper Egypt, there is no better way to experience this ancient land than with a local tour group.

Affordability still weighing on Utahns, economists say

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah economists on Wednesday broke down the factors determining how Utah consumers are really faring — and feeling — in today's economy.

US halts some Medicaid payments to Minnesota, alleging fraud

Andrea Shalal and Ryan Patrick Jones, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration said Wednesday it would withhold over a quarter of a million dollars of Medicaid funding ​from Minnesota, saying the state allowed theft of the federal funds.

Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy's heart is captured in a new telescope picture

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.

Mammoth drop first game post Olympics break in 4-2 loss to Colorado

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 11:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Logan Cooley returned to Utah's lineup and despite Dylan Guenther's two goals, the Mammoth fell to the Avalanche 4-2 in their first game back from the Olympic break.

Still relevant — U. reps defend continuing importance of Black History Month

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

As Black History Month comes to an end, a pair of University of Utah reps defended its continuing importance in a panel discussion.

Kalshi sues Utah over efforts to stop prop betting in the state

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The prediction market Kalshi is suing Utah over plans to regulate proposition betting it says would run afoul of federal regulations.

Utah Republicans get shoutout in Trump's State of the Union speech

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

In President Donald Trump's record-long State of the Union address on Tuesday, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Blake Moore each received shoutouts during the prime-time speech.

Avalanche warning issued for northern Utah mountains after deadly week

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Avalanche Center issued a new avalanche warning through 6 a.m. Thursday, citing dangerous conditions in areas that have already seen multiple avalanches recently.

Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of Utah students and residents is asking state lawmakers to reconsider a $200 million Great Salt Lake bill, increasing their pressure after learning how much money the state has asked of President Donald Trump.

Safety experts encourage parents to bring car seats on airplanes

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The next time parents fly with young children, experts want them to bring a car seat on the plane, one of the key topics discussed at the Child Passenger Safety Conference on Wednesday.

Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speedboat that entered Cuban waters and opened fire on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday.

Bill banning phone use during school hours is one step closer to becoming law

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill limiting cellphone use throughout the school day, moving it closer to the governor's desk where it is almost certain to become law.

Influencer Casey Means edges closer to becoming surgeon general

Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 6:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wellness influencer Casey Means advanced toward confirmation as surgeon general on ​Wednesday as senators pressed her on positions on vaccines and birth control.

West Valley woman missing after alarming phone calls; police seek public's help

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 31-year-old woman, Shianne Turner, whose disappearance has sparked growing concern after a series of alarming phone calls.

University of Utah cuts ties with organization that promotes diversity in business education

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

After facing scrutiny from the Trump administration, the University of Utah is cutting ties with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit that helps increase diversity in doctoral-level business school programs.

Son of 'Real Housewives of SLC' star dies from possible overdose

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Martha Cosby was found deceased in his home Monday after police responded to a possible drug overdose call.

Have You Seen This? Hawaii's alternative transportation

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

It really doesn't matter where you are in Hawaii, there's always a way to surf something — even if it's a flooded side street on the east side of the island of Oahu.

Should tenants get more notice of rent increases? Bill stalls for 4th year in a row

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lawmakers paused a bill that would require landlords to give tenants 60 days' notice if rent is increasing.