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Jazz ride balanced scoring, solid shooting night in 131-119 bounce-back win over Lakers

Jazz ride balanced scoring, solid shooting night in 131-119 bounce-back win over Lakers

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz got revenge on the Lakers after Monday's blowout loss in Luka Doncic's Los Angeles debut with a 131-119 win Wednesday at the Delta Center.
Utah Inland Port Authority bill sent to Senate floor despite opposition

Utah Inland Port Authority bill sent to Senate floor despite opposition

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime critics of the Utah Inland Port Authority gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed bill that would amend statute to expand the powers of the state entity beyond the borders of its many project areas across the state.
Toure, Kneepkens lead Utah women to 77-60 win over visiting Colorado

Toure, Kneepkens lead Utah women to 77-60 win over visiting Colorado

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 10:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Maye Toure was unstoppable in the first few minutes of Wednesday night's game against Colorado.
Survivors, advocates gather at Utah Capitol to support stalled cancer-related policies

Survivors, advocates gather at Utah Capitol to support stalled cancer-related policies

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cancer survivors and their advocates joined together for Cancer Action Day at the state Capitol to encourage lawmakers to support cancer-related policies.
1 killed, 1 injured in Cedar City stabbing

1 killed, 1 injured in Cedar City stabbing

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed and another is injured and in police custody after a stabbing in Cedar City.
Third grade teacher comes up with way to help student with cancer not miss class

Third grade teacher comes up with way to help student with cancer not miss class

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan Elementary school teacher went above and beyond to help bring healing and joy to one of her third grade students who has cancer.
Community raising money for family after 9-year-old dies in tragic farming accident

Community raising money for family after 9-year-old dies in tragic farming accident

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many in the eastern Idaho community are sending donations, thoughts and prayers to the family of a 9-year-old "rough and tough cowboy with a big heart," who was tragically killed following a farming accident on the night of Feb. 8.
School cellphone, smartwatch ban clears Utah Senate

School cellphone, smartwatch ban clears Utah Senate

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill prohibiting the use of cellphones and smart watches in K-12 classrooms across the state.
Trump makes first big foray into Ukraine diplomacy, speaking to Putin, Zelenskyy

Trump makes first big foray into Ukraine diplomacy, speaking to Putin, Zelenskyy

Katharine Jackson and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump discussed the war in Ukraine on Wednesday in phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the new U.S. president's first big step toward diplomacy over a war he has promised to end.
Skijoring competition back in Utah this weekend

Skijoring competition back in Utah this weekend

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people got a taste of the fast and furious sport of skijoring at a downtown Salt Lake City exhibition last Saturday, but the real competition heats up this weekend in Heber City.
Police: 2 seriously injured in 'drug-related' shooting in West Valley City

Police: 2 seriously injured in 'drug-related' shooting in West Valley City

Pat Reavy, KSL.com and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

West Valley police are investigating a double shooting that they say is likely drug-related.
ACLU lawsuit seeks access to migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay

ACLU lawsuit seeks access to migrants sent to Guantanamo Bay

Ted Hesson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking access to dozens of migrants flown to a U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying they were being denied the right to an attorney.
Red Bull to bring high-flying soapbox derby to Utah Capitol grounds

Red Bull to bring high-flying soapbox derby to Utah Capitol grounds

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red Bull is set to bring its zany soapbox derby to Utah for the first time later this year — and Utahns can register to participate.
Winter storm warnings issued across Utah ahead of incoming atmospheric river

Winter storm warnings issued across Utah ahead of incoming atmospheric river

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

An incoming atmospheric river is expected to have the biggest widespread impacts of any storm this season, delivering up to 2 feet of snow or more across many mountain regions.
West Jordan man accused of hitting 2-year-old girl now charged in separate hit-and-run crash

West Jordan man accused of hitting 2-year-old girl now charged in separate hit-and-run crash

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Jordan man who police say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City nearly a month ago has been located and arrested. He is facing separate charges accusing him of hitting a 2-year-old girl in 2023.
Provo considering water rate hikes to address aging infrastructure

Provo considering water rate hikes to address aging infrastructure

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 5:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Provo City Council is looking into solutions for improving water infrastructure including a potential ordinance that would significantly increase the water rate.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown to retire, as city looks for 'next chapter' in leadership

Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown to retire, as city looks for 'next chapter' in leadership

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The city's top law enforcer says his last day on the job will be Feb. 28.
Kearns man accused of shooting friend who could 'dodge' a bullet, charged

Kearns man accused of shooting friend who could 'dodge' a bullet, charged

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say shot his best friend after the friend allegedly claimed he could dodge a bullet has been charged.
RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing

RSL closes out preseason with 3-3 draw vs Red Bulls with a week left before real thing

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Real Salt Lake played its final official preseason game Wednesday at the Coachella Valley Invitational to a 3-3 draw with the New York Red Bulls, giving RSL four draws and one win.
Rubicon seeks permanent dismissal of charges, accuses state of 'prosecutorial misconduct'

Rubicon seeks permanent dismissal of charges, accuses state of 'prosecutorial misconduct'

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys for a Davis County general contracting company accused of labor trafficking say dismissing the charges against their clients for now is not good enough. They want the charges dismissed permanently.
Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades

Fugitive dog recaptured in New Orleans after gaining national fame for escapades

Jack Brook, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A scruffy New Orleans rescue dog famed for evading a monthslong effort to recapture him using nets and tranquilizer rifles has been caught and returned to domestic life. Scrim is a 17-pound mutt who has become a Louisiana folk hero.
Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals

Have You Seen This? Frozen soap bubble forms beautiful crystals

Linda Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you don't love today's frigid forecast, here's a reminder that beauty can be found in the harshness of winter.
'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire

'You'll never replace a man like Tom Holmoe': How BYU's athletic director knew time to retire

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 3:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe made the decision to retire as BYU athletic director last July with his wife Lori, and only told the couple's four children — even if they didn't believe it, at first.
Woman found in West Haven house fire died by suicide, investigators say

Woman found in West Haven house fire died by suicide, investigators say

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 12 - 3:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials say a woman found dead in a house fire Tuesday night died as a result of suicide.
Salt Lake chemical engineer charged with making bomb threat

Salt Lake chemical engineer charged with making bomb threat

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man with a background in chemical engineering has been charged with threatening to bomb a man who helped evict him from a Salt Lake residence.
Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation

Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting up a likely vote on awarding him the position in coming days.
South Salt Lake man accused of illegal sex with teen claims it was 'normal,' police say

South Salt Lake man accused of illegal sex with teen claims it was 'normal,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A South Salt Lake man, 20, was arrested Tuesday and accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.
Authorities alarmed by carfentanil's emergence in Utah

Authorities alarmed by carfentanil's emergence in Utah

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new threat has emerged in Utah as authorities sound the alarm over carfentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid initially used as an elephant tranquilizer.
Salt Lake City set to explore 'next phase' of cherished 143-year-old Liberty Park

Salt Lake City set to explore 'next phase' of cherished 143-year-old Liberty Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Liberty Park is in line for a facelift as it nears its 150th birthday, but what that will be has yet to be decided.
Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters, killing 3, before turning gun on herself

Wyoming mother shoots 4 daughters, killing 3, before turning gun on herself

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman in Byron, Wyoming, shot her four young daughters in their home before turning the gun on herself, police say. One 7-year-old survived and remains hospitalized.
Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

Patricia Zengerle, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tulsi Gabbard, a former U.S. representative, was confirmed as the top U.S. spy on Wednesday, as Republicans lined up behind a nominee once seen as among President Donald Trump's most controversial picks.
How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try

How do you replace a legend? Here are 10 potential BYU athletic directors who could try

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Perhaps the hardest job is replacing a legend, and the 20-year career of BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe, who will retire after the 2024-25 athletic season, certainly qualifies.
Davis County warming center moves to Kaysville amid resident concerns

Davis County warming center moves to Kaysville amid resident concerns

Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

After the Davis County warming center was moved from Layton to Kaysville, Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran addressed resident concerns.
Riverton man arrested in child abuse, domestic violence investigation

Riverton man arrested in child abuse, domestic violence investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton man was arrested Tuesday and accused of breaking several bones of a 16-month-old boy as well as abusing other family members.
10 Hands-on events and activities to experience in Utah Valley

10 Hands-on events and activities to experience in Utah Valley

Utah Valley Chamber  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah County is bursting with interactive experiences that let you dive in and try something new. Whether you're eager to unleash your creativity, challenge yourself physically, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone.
Data shows inflation jump in January; Fed's Powell heads back to Congress

Data shows inflation jump in January; Fed's Powell heads back to Congress

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices rose faster than expected in January in a sign progress on inflation may remain stalled, data showed on Wednesday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell heads to the U.S. Congress for a second day of testimony.
'Once in a lifetime' runner, Timpview's Jane Hedengren, redefines 'what's possible with belief'

'Once in a lifetime' runner, Timpview's Jane Hedengren, redefines 'what's possible with belief'

Kathy Aiken for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 18 years old, Timpview High track star Jane Hendengren has redefined running — not only in Utah but at a national level, too.
Salt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvements

Salt Lake County Council approves new sales tax to fund jail, transportation improvements

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Salt Lake County Council approved a sales tax ordinance to fund transportation improvements and address jail overcrowding.
Utah bill aims to reinstate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force

Utah bill aims to reinstate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new bill introduced in the Utah Legislature seeks to reinstate the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Task Force, aiming to tackle the ongoing crisis and provide much-needed support to affected communities.
Could Salt Lake City lose funding if it doesn't work with state police on crime?

Could Salt Lake City lose funding if it doesn't work with state police on crime?

Carter Williams and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A proposed bill may require Salt Lake City to collaborate with state police on public safety issues or risk losing various state funds, but city officials don't believe it's necessary.
Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old shot to death over social media rumor

Man sentenced for brutal murder of 23-year-old shot to death over social media rumor

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bonneville County prosector Randy Neal stood in a courtroom Monday afternoon repeating the word "bang" 17 times – the same amount of times that Mark Bent shot Nik Bird.
Egg thieves latest twist in egg shortage story

Egg thieves latest twist in egg shortage story

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 7:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

As if the impact of bird flu on the nation's egg supply hasn't driven prices high enough, it appears thieves are giving themselves a "five-finger discount," and stockpiling could push egg prices even higher and tamper with availability.
Israel's Netanyahu says ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by noon Saturday

Israel's Netanyahu says ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by noon Saturday

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the ceasefire in Gaza would end if Hamas did not return hostages held in the enclave by noon on Saturday.
New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton

New video shows FrontRunner hit SUV stopped on tracks in Layton

Shara Park, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 6:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A newly released video captured the moment an SUV was hit by a UTA FrontRunner train in Layton on Feb. 4. Fortunately, the driver escaped before the impact.
Utah State holds on to beat Colorado State Rams 93-85 at home

Utah State holds on to beat Colorado State Rams 93-85 at home

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 12:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies shot 57% from the 3-point line, but struggles with free throws continued.
Driver who struck, killed 2 cyclists in St. George in 2022 seeks parole

Driver who struck, killed 2 cyclists in St. George in 2022 seeks parole

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman who admits she was impaired by medication when he hit and killed two bicyclists in St. George in 2022 had her first parole hearing on Tuesday.
Trump asks US court to end 'judicial overreach' and allow funding freezes

Trump asks US court to end 'judicial overreach' and allow funding freezes

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump's administration has asked an appeals court to put on hold a U.S. judge's decision forcing it to comply with his order barring it from freezing federal grants, loans and other financial assistance, saying the decision constituted "intolerable judicial overreach."
Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was quick with a quippy shutdown to Elon Musk's unsolicited bid Monday to buy the company behind ChatGPT for $97.4 billion.
'Poppycock': Prosecutors contest claim from Kouri Richins of problems in detective's testimony

'Poppycock': Prosecutors contest claim from Kouri Richins of problems in detective's testimony

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors in Summit County are calling a request from Kouri Richins' attorneys to reopen the questioning of witnesses before moving on in the murder case "a cheap litigation trick."
DOJ drops lawsuit against Utah over transgender inmate's rights

DOJ drops lawsuit against Utah over transgender inmate's rights

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal lawsuit against Utah's Department of Corrections over where to house a transgender inmate was recently dropped by the Department of Justice, according to Utah's Attorney General Derek Brown.
House approves bill allowing parents to limit conversation topics for kids, school therapists

House approves bill allowing parents to limit conversation topics for kids, school therapists

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The majority of Utah representatives voted to pass a bill Tuesday that allows parents to make certain subjects off-limits in meetings between their children and school therapists.
Demin, BYU bench lead Cougars to road win over West Virginia

Demin, BYU bench lead Cougars to road win over West Virginia

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Egor Demin poured in 16 points, three rebounds and two assists as the Cougars snapped a two-game losing skid with a 73-69 road win over West Virginia.
Southern Utah man accused of sexually assaulting woman as police seek more victims

Southern Utah man accused of sexually assaulting woman as police seek more victims

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

An investigation is underway into a man accused of sexually assaulting multiple women in southern Utah. The alleged victims say they and the suspect grew up in the FLDS polygamous culture.
Gabe Madsen hits 8 3-pointers, but Runnin' Utes fall to Cincinnati on the road

Gabe Madsen hits 8 3-pointers, but Runnin' Utes fall to Cincinnati on the road

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was raining from downtown Tuesday night.
University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

University of Utah leaders update campus community amid federal cuts in research funding

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

University of Utah leaders are encouraging researchers to continue their work amid funding uncertainties posed by cuts announced by the National Institutes of Health.
FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

FBI says it found 2,400 new JFK assassination records

Jamie Stengle, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FBI says it's discovered 2,400 records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy as federal agencies work to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order to release thousands of classified files.
2 arrested following road rage confrontation involving Sandy family

2 arrested following road rage confrontation involving Sandy family

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two men, including one who police say lives in a van on a Sandy street, have been arrested following a road rage confrontation with a family who live on the same street.
Trump administration ordered to restore removed CDC and FDA websites

Trump administration ordered to restore removed CDC and FDA websites

Brendan Pierson, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered U.S. health agencies to restore websites that they abruptly took offline in response to an executive order by President Donald Trump telling them to scrub websites of "gender ideology extremism."
Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Sheriff's office identifies woman killed in crash near Pineview Reservoir

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 5:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 72-year-old woman who died following a crash last week on state Route 158 near Pineview Reservoir has been identified by the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
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