Coalville mushers' Iditarod dreams in danger after Idaho qualifier canceled mid-race

Utah lawmaker pushes to expose financial ties between universities and foreign adversaries

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Private universities that fail to disclose financial investments in foreign entities could face hefty fines under a new bill introduced by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, this week.

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3 buildings burned in Provo fire, causing $4.5 million in damage

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 8 - 11:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A massive blaze at a construction site in Provo early Saturday burned three large framed building to the ground and caused an estimated $4.5 million in damages.

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How Democrats and Republicans see marriage and family differently

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's what's true about Republican and Democratic families in the United States: They aren't that different, the American Family Survey found.

Cat 'containment' proposal not a ban on cats, Scottish government confirms

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland's wildlife.

Riverton man faces 12 felonies for allegedly exploiting children for explicit photos

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was charged Friday with sexually exploiting a boy in Wisconsin as well as other children.

Coast Guard finds wreckage of missing Alaska plane; all 10 on board killed

Rich McKay and Brad Brooks, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska found the wreckage of a small plane atop frozen sea ice on Friday, after the aircraft suddenly lost altitude on Thursday and the crash killed all 10 people on board, officials said.

Dodgeball sets up BYU basketball, Cincinnati for 'biggest game of the year to date'

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

BYU dropped its first game in five tries Tuesday night to No. 20 Arizona, while Cincinnati rebounded from a four-game slide with 93-83 win over UCF sparked by ... a game of dodgeball?

American bald eagles are having a moment, ecologically and culturally

Mike Catalini, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

America's national bird, the bald eagle, is having a moment. The eagles find themselves in a sort of environmental updraft since the early 2000s, when the federal government took the thriving birds off its endangered species list with more states following suit. Culturally, too, they're soaring.

Washington County woman, 83, dies after being struck by car

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

An 83-year-old woman died Friday after being struck by a car in Santa Clara, Washington County.

DEQ executive director Kim Shelley to leave post

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The head of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is leaving her position — an announcement issued after disgruntled employees contacted media outlets asserting Kim Shelley's departure was a force-out. The change takes effect at the end of January.

Utah accident survivor meets the surgeons who saved his life

Mike Stapley for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 8 - 7:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Jenson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a large portion of rural Utah.

Avery Neff returns, Grace McCallum dazzles as Red Rocks roll to victory over Arizona

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nearly capacity crowd in attendance at the Huntsman Center held their collective breath as freshman Avery Neff competed on uneven bars Friday night.

Collier's night spoiled after Suns hit 2 3s in final seconds to steal OT win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

It looked to be Isaiah Collier's shining moment. It turned out to be Grayson Allen's.

Martinez scores 30 to lead Utah State to victory over Fresno State

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies led by as many as 24 points in a win over Fresno State.

Huey Lewis gets his flowers as inaugural inductee of new music hall of fame in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 11:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary rocker Huey Lewis became the first honoree of a new hall of fame being formed in Utah to celebrate memorable artists who may not have gotten the recognition they deserve.

'Salt Lake City knows volleyball': LOVB Salt Lake returns home for Weekend with LOVB

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tori Dixon, the former three-time All-American middle blocker at Minnesota, had five kills and a block in Salt Lake's loss to LOVB Atlanta.

Utah Rep. Blake 'Mormon' brings laughs, admits college crush on Fox News host

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Blake Moore spoke at this year's Washington Press Club Foundation Dinner , where he poked fun at himself and his home state.

Border czar blames leaks for hindering immigration raids in Colorado suburb spotlighted by Trump

Colleen Slevin, Thomas Peipert, Jesse Bedayn and Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump's border czar is blaming news leaks for hindering a large-scale immigration operation in Colorado.

Community volunteers to showcase culture in annual Oaxaca en Utah fashion show

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Models, designers, performers and more will participate in a fashion show hosted by the Oaxaca en Utah organization on Sunday in Taylorsville.

Pluralsight settles class action suit for $20M after dismissal and appeal

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Draper-based online education company Pluralsight settled a class action lawsuit for $20 million, with no admission of wrongdoing.

Countries vow 'unwavering' support for ICC, as Trump hits it with sanctions

Michelle Nichols and Bart H. Meijer, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dozens of countries expressed their "unwavering support" for the International Criminal Court on Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump authorized potentially far-reaching economic and travel sanctions against the court's staff.

Review: 'Love Hurts' delivers laughs and action, but little else

John Clyde for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

"Love Hurts" is the kind of movie designed for couples who prefer their date nights with blood splatter instead of candlelight.

Vigil planned as demolition of Fleet Block buildings and the murals painted on them looms

Tim Vandenack and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A vigil is planned for Saturday, ahead of demolition of the Fleet Block buildings in Salt Lake City and the murals on them that depict people killed in police confrontations.

Republican tax, spending package to be unveiled this weekend, US House speaker says

Bo Erickson and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Republicans' tax and spending package will be announced this weekend, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday.

A plan to cure the homeless overdose epidemic

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, this week presented the second of two comprehensive homelessness bills that he is spearheading this legislative session.

Musk's DOGE agents access sensitive government personnel data, Washington Post reports

Andrea Shalal and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Agents working for billionaire Elon Musk have accessed highly restricted government records on millions of federal employees maintained by the Office of Personnel Management, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing four U.S. officials with knowledge of the developments.

DNR Division of Law Enforcement monitoring people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir

Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Department of Natural Resources' new Division of Law Enforcement officers are setting out to monitor people on the ice at Strawberry Reservoir.

Lawmaker proposes making it harder for courts to halt potentially unconstitutional laws

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would make it more difficult for courts to pause laws that might be unconstitutional. The Utah State Bar fears it would disrupt balance of powers.

Slow winter impacts outdoor recreation businesses

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Club Rec is located in the mountains of the Monte Cristo area of northern Utah, so it gets more snow than some other places. However, the business owners are eager for more snow to arrive.

Bill mandating firearm safety instruction in public schools passes through Utah House committee

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill that would require the Utah State Board of Education to establish standards for mandated firearm safety instruction in public schools for K-12 students advanced through a Utah House committee this week.

Have You Seen This? Foggy conditions lead to 100-car pileup on Chinese bridge

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Foggy conditions on a bridge in China led to a 100-care pileup, even as disabled motorists tried to warn cars heading toward the quagmire.

Teens sound off on proposed law to prohibit cellphones in classrooms

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lone Peak High School students expressed mixed reaction to proposed legislation creating a "default" law forbidding Utah students from using their cellphone during class time.

Police officers found justified in shooting, killing armed man in Taylorsville

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 2:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced that three Taylorsville police officers were legally justified in killing an armed man during a domestic violence investigation.

How to watch skijoring as it returns to downtown Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 2:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An outdoor sport regaining popularity — as it mixes two of Utah's favorite pastimes — is returning to an unlikely location this weekend.

UDOT moves to take Orem family's home before resolving $175K price dispute

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 1:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man is about to lose his home to eminent domain. When state officials offered him much less than he believes his home is worth, he contacted KSL's Matt Gephardt.

Recent rain causes 'aesthetics issue' with water in Davis, Weber counties

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 1:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some residents in Weber and Davis counties report a strong chlorine smell coming from their water. Treatment plants had to increase chlorine treatment after the rain this past week.

Flu cases peak for a second time this season. How to test for the virus at home

Neha Mukherjee, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States is seeing a second peak in flu cases this season. After doctor's office visits for flu dipped early this year, they jumped past the previous season peak at the end of last month, with a 30% test positivity rate — and there are still months to go.

Former BYU basketball player killed in crash near Point of the Mountain

Logan Stefanich and Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU basketball player Jake Shoff, 46, died after a suspected medical episode in a fatal crash near 16200 South in Utah County on Thursday.

Local federal worker feels discouraged at work due to nationwide flux

Brian Carlson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jobs of federal workers nationwide are in flux. Many are being encouraged to quit, and those who stay don't know if they'll have a job. One federal worker in central Utah has had enough.

15-year-old charged with shooting, killing his mother in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 15-year-old boy was charged this week with murder in juvenile court for the shooting death of his mother in their Santa Clara home.

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Elon Musk emerges as Democrats' new boogeyman in Trump 2.0

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democrats are turning their attention to the richest man in the world as a way to target Republicans.

Southern Utah resident reminisces on 100th birthday with family, friends

Jeff Richards, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ellen Gray, who was born on Feb. 2, 1925, in what is now the ghost town of Silver City, Juab County, reminisced about how things were simpler in her childhood years.

Utah lawmakers vote to ban unions from bargaining with government

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 10:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Public employees and union leaders left the Senate on Thursday in shock, and a few of them in tears, after the Senate voted to pass a labor bill that would ban public sector collective bargaining.

'Quick-moving' storm could produce much-needed snow across Utah's mountains

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 10:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

An incoming winter storm has the potential to deliver up to a foot of new snow in parts of Utah's mountains, while lower totals are expected in areas that haven't seen much moisture this winter.

Sandy mom creates art following heart attack to bring awareness to unique symptoms in women

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Collins-Peynaud recounted having a heart attack and the art she made to process her feelings at Intermountain Medical Center on Thursday in an event to bring attention to women and heart disease.

Proposal to ease eviction penalties in Utah dies in Senate committee

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Without much discussion, a Utah Senate committee voted to kill a proposal aimed at reducing the penalties a renter can be required to pay when being evicted.

Search underway along Alaska's coast for plane carrying 10 people

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 9:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities are searching part of Alaska's western coast for a plane that went missing while carrying 10 people.

Man accused of distributing drugs nationwide caught with 25 pounds of meth in SLC, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A suspected drug distributor was arrested in Salt Lake City on Thursday after police say a large amount of methamphetamine was found in his vehicle.

Fans set to trim Super Bowl snack spending but drop record $1.4B on legal wagers

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some 75% of Americans report they'll be tuning in to watch Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, and nearly a third say they plan to spend less on the big game this year.

Immigrant advocates ask leaders to affirm Utah's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah immigrant advocates are pressing leaders to affirm the state's 'tradition of welcoming immigrants and refugees' as the U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration unfolds.

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New free guide to filing for Social Security benefits now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to file for Social Security benefits.

St. George Regional Airport has 'landmark year' in 2024, record-breaking numbers

Mori Kessler, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

The St. George Regional Airport had a "landmark year" in 2024 as it experienced record growth in travelers passing through the airport.

US job growth misses expectations in January; unemployment rate at 4%

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Kenrick Cai, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 7 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced updates to its Gemini family of large language models, including a new product line with competitive pricing to low-cost artificial intelligence models like that of Chinese rival DeepSeek.

Tariffs hit Utah businesses that import from China

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah business owner Seth Hiatt said his tabletop game company is being hit with new tariffs on his products that are manufactured in China.

Utah lawmakers address federalism while working to balance state, federal jurisdiction

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill dealing with federal and state jurisdictional conflict is just one of multiple bills this session meant to deal with federal government overreach and emphasize Utah's sovereignty.

How drones could be the future in boosting Utah's precipitation

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah started testing drones for cloud seeding for the first time last week, marking a first in the U.S.

Dylan Guenther plays hero again as Hockey Club gets 2nd straight OT win

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dylan Guenther did it again. This time it was just a bit less dramatic — but only a bit.

Trump says Israel would hand over Gaza after fighting, no US troops needed

James Mackenzie and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Thursday Israel would hand over Gaza to the United States after fighting was over and the enclave's population was already resettled elsewhere, which he said meant no U.S. troops would be needed on the ground.