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What the judge did in Friday's federal court hearing about Latter-day Saint tithing

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge blitzed lawyers on both sides with questions Friday during a three-hour hearing in a lawsuit brought by 13 people asking for the return of tithing they donated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

West High students, parents demanding answers following principal's suspension

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

West High School students, parents and alums are ardently speaking out about the Salt Lake City School District's recent decision to place the school's principal on administrative leave.

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say

Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman And Sam Mednick, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday morning. Families of hostages held in Gaza are bracing for news of loved ones, while Palestinians prepare to receive freed detainees.

Road Warriors: Motorcycle group on a mission to find missing FLDS children

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of bikers dressed in leather has logged thousands of miles on motorcycles for a mission: to find missing children.

Have You Seen This? How Santa unwinds in Utah after Christmas

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 4:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

What does Santa do after Christmas? This video might shed some light on this important topic.

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What 'American Primeval' gets wrong about Brigham Young, early Latter-day Saints

Matt Grow  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Netflix miniseries is a false depiction that draws on negative stereotypes, writes the managing director of church history for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve Monday

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban after he takes office on Monday.

3 arrested in connection with teen driver shot, killed near Cedar City

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Jan. 18 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old girl who sheriff's investigators was shot and killed in Iron County Friday night.

Lawmaker wants to loosen Utah's eviction laws

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A state lawmaker wants to loosen Utah's eviction laws by limiting the penalties a renter can be required to pay.

'TikTok makes me happy': What young Utahns have to say about the impending TikTok ban

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 2:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five students at the University of Utah who use the app daily shared their thoughts on TikTok and the upcoming ban.

Teen hackers: How AI is changing the nature of hacking and other fraudulent activities

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence is tearing down that old stereotype of a hacker as a mysteriously hooded, anti-social computer genius in a dark room.

Urbanization threatens ancient petroglyph in St. George

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 12:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The future of a petroglyph in St. George is uncertain as urbanization encroaches on its resting spot.

How an 18th century instrument maker may have inspired the first clinical trial of the modern age

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

The first controlled clinical trial recorded in the modern age, carried out in 1747 to test treatments for scurvy, may have drawn inspiration from the nephew of Sir Isaac Newton's laboratory assistant, according to new research.

Former Iron County official's guilty pleas to theft, misusing public money to be held in abeyance

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former longtime Iron County Children's Justice Center director Stephanie Ann Ward-Furnival pleaded guilty last week to theft and misusing public money.

The number of executive orders keeps growing — what should Donald Trump do?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amid Joe Biden's executive order to ban offshore drilling and President-elect Donald Trump's claim he will reverse it on his first day in office. One analyst says executive powers have usurped Congress' legislative authority.

Officer injured in accident during multi-city chase of stolen vehicle, police say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A police officer's patrol car was struck by another car, and both drivers were taken to the hospital after a chase involving a suspected stolen vehicle on Friday night.

Chairlift accident leaves dozens injured at Spanish ski resort in the Pyrenees

The Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

At least 30 people have been injured, many seriously, in a chairlift accident at the Spanish ski resort of Astún, in the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services and local media reported.

31-year-old Salt Lake man in serious condition after hit-and-run

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a 31-year-old man was struck by a car in Salt Lake City early Saturday, police say private security guards followed the driver and detained them for police.

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6 reasons to check out the Ford Bronco at the Utah International Auto Expo this weekend

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stuck in a rut? The Ford Bronco can help with that — in more ways than one. If everyone drove a Bronco, the world would be a better place.

Mexican consul in Utah monitoring immigration issue, awaiting clearer sign of what Trump plans

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 7:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mexican consul in Utah is monitoring the immigration issue, like many, awaiting a clearer sign of what President-elect Donald Trump plans as his inauguration is upcoming.

Was it easier for Americans to afford a home last year?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A measure of housing affordability dropped slightly in 2024, the first time that's happened in four years.

'Mixture of emotions': Avery Neff suffers injury as Red Rocks claim easy home victory

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the end, the final score didn't matter.

Utah's Delta Center to welcome those needing to clear criminal records

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

An event invites Utahns to begin the process of clearing their records at no cost and highlights the lasting impact of Utah's "Clean Slate" legislation

Finding sheds light on what causes Huntington's disease, a devastating fatal brain disorder

Laura Ungar, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists are unraveling the mystery of what triggers Huntington's disease, a devastating hereditary disorder that strikes in the prime of life.

Tank off? Jazz lose to Pelicans in battle of worst two teams in Western Conference

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz dropped the first of a two-game tank-off with the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, falling 136-123 at the Smoothie King Center.

Police: Man arrested after Salt Lake stabbing left 1 in critical condition

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police arrested a man who is accused of stabbing another man so severely his intestines were visible.

Risk of frostbite to be especially high in Utah during upcoming week, experts say

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Medical professionals from University of Utah Hospital warned Friday that the danger of developing frostbite is expected to increase in the next week as Arctic temperatures move into the state

How a TikTok deal could influence the outcome of Utah's lawsuit

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., what becomes of Utah's lawsuit against the social media giant?

Hailey Van Lith, Sedona Prince lead the way as No. 10 TCU holds off No. 23 Utah 81-73

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hailey Van Lith scored 24 points, Sedona Prince added 23 and No. 10 TCU beat 23rd-ranked Utah 81-73 for the Horned Frogs' 10th consecutive victory.

Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student

Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said "So I raped you" has been ordered jailed without bail.

Amid data breaches, legislative task force turns attention to cybersecurity in schools

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Legislature and its School Security Task Force are turning their attention to improving Utah's school cybersecurity amid recent data breaches.

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Get your free copy of 'Putting On Christ.' Here's how

Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And now interested readers can get an e-book version for free.

Bonded by basketball: Gibb sisters provide spark for BYU, UVU hoops

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

When it comes to basketball, Utah Valley guard Saige Gibb takes less credit but no less pride in her youngster sister, rising BYU star Delaney.

Severe cold forces Trump inauguration indoors, first time in 40 years

Tim Reid and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 6:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration on Monday will be held inside the U.S. Capitol rather than outdoors because of severe cold.

Israel's Cabinet approves a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

Sam Mednick And Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Israel's Cabinet approved a deal early Saturday for a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages held there and pause the 15-month war with Hamas.

Salt Lake City Swig sued by neighboring laundromat over 2-lane drive-thru

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Swig store in Sugar House is being sued by a neighboring laundromat claiming its two-lane drive-thru breaches a 20-year-old contract.

Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations

Amanda Seitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers.

Southern Utah leaders call on prayers for rain, as state warns of possible water 'challenges'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Washington County Commissioners are calling on residents to continue to reduce water consumption and pray for rain, as unfavorable water conditions persist in southwest Utah and some of the state's other basins.

Campus police say chemicals were found in USU dorm days before HAZMAT evacuation

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days before residents were evacuated from the Mountain View Tower into the freezing January night, police say a 20-year-old student was found with chemicals, batteries and machinery in his dorm room.

District Attorney plants tree, presents award in memory of child abuse victim

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill and his office honored, Norlin Cruz, a 6-year-old victim of child abuse homicide, by planting a tree and presenting an award in his memory.

Have You Seen This? Onlookers confused by 'beautiful' flaming debris in the sky

Linda Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A group of friends were awestruck, and a bit confused, when they saw flaming debris spread across the sky Thursday.

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, leaving app's fate to Trump

Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court upheld on Friday a law banning TikTok in the United States on national security grounds if its Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell it, putting the popular short-video app on track to go dark in just two days.

Utah plumbing and HVAC company accused of 'predatory business practices'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah agencies are taking legal action against Action Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric, alleging elder abuse, deceptive practices, fearmongering and over-charging.

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6 reasons to check out the Ford Bronco at the Utah International Auto Expo this weekend

Jason Bell  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stuck in a rut? The Ford Bronco can help with that — in more ways than one. If everyone drove a Bronco, the world would be a better place.

Biden commutes more sentences, this time for 2,500 non-violent drug offenders

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden, who leaves office next week, announced on Friday that he was commuting the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of non-violent drug offenses, saying he has now issued more individual pardons and commutations than any predecessor.

Higher ed leaders seek opportunities, growth amid possible Legislature-driven disruptions

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 1:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Graduates from Utah's colleges and universities will step into a world that demands adaptability and reinvention.

Progresso debuts limited-edition, savory 'soup drops' for cold and flu season

WCCO Staff via CNN  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hard candy and soup all in one? Progresso has now released what it is marketing as "Soup Drops."

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24 times Latter-day Saint leaders attended US presidential inaugurations

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint leaders have a rich, 150-year history of attending the inauguration ceremonies of U.S. presidents of both major political parties.

A polar vortex is coming toward the US. Here's how it will impact Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Parts of Utah are on the "very western fringe" of a cold front that will bring in air from the Arctic, meaning some snow but also much colder temperatures.

'Bad news' for homebuyers: Mortgage rates hit 8-month high

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mortgage rates are once again above 7% after climbing for weeks.

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Heart of Minky Quiz: How good is your vocabulary? Take the quiz to find out

Minky Couture  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Take the quiz to find out if you're as smart as you think you are. And make sure to enter your information on the quiz — you could be the lucky winner of a luxurious Minky Couture blanket!

Fire may have caused Starship to break apart, SpaceX says

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 17 - 11:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.

Nonprofit helps disabled Marines through skiing and comradery

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of disabled Marines spent part of this week skiing and snowboarding while bonding off the mountain. The outing may seem simple, but Marines like Annika Hutsler said what they get from it is priceless.

MacMath surgery, Beavers transfer signal goalie overhaul for RSL

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

RSL chief soccer officer Kurt Schmid said Gavin Beavers is "on his way out" of Utah in a reported European transfer and Zac MacMath revealed he will undergo surgery for a torn latissimus dorsi muscle.

Pinball championships showcase increasing interest in Utah

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

You don't see pinball machines like you used to, but that doesn't mean people aren't playing the game. The Utah Pinball Championships will take place in Salt Lake and Ogden this weekend.

US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart

Jody Godoy, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Pepsi on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a larger retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart.

New report shows drug overdoses remain a major health threat in Utah

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fentanyl, a powerful and dangerous drug, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Utah.

West Jordan mother and nurse found dead is memorialized by her family

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 17 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are investigating the suspicious death of Autumn Mercado, a 39-year-old mother of three and nurse, found dead inside her West Jordan home.