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How Olympic countries share their cultures in between events

Mike Anderson and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Other than sportsmanship and pushing the limits of human ability, the Olympics prides itself on one other key component that makes it the spectacle that it is: culture.

3.6-magnitude earthquake hits West Valley City

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near West Valley City on Friday at 6:32 p.m.

BYU wide receiver no longer with football team after rape charges

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The 21-year-old rising senior was no longer enrolled at BYU, according to a statement from the university hours after Kingston was granted an option for release on bail Friday afternoon.

Former Rep. Ben McAdams first Democrat to qualify for ballot in Utah's new 1st District

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former Rep. Ben McAdams has qualified for the primary in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District, making him the first Democratic candidate to do so.

Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 5:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.

West Valley man banned from Granite schools charged with child kidnapping

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 5:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man who has been told to stay away from school properties after police say he frequently approaches elementary school children is now facing felony charges.

'Quad God' Ilia Malinin falls twice in Olympic disaster, allowing Mikhail Shaidorov to claim gold

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ilia Malinin, the American figure skating sensation known as the "Quad God," proved to be a mere mortal after all after finishing eighth in Friday's Olympic free skate competition.

Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash

Matthew Brown, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grand jury indicted 50-year-old Terrell Storey on two counts of first-degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash, authorities said Friday.

Have You Seen This? Kids get a big assist with shoveling their driveway

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pair of kids in Ontario, Canada, got an assist with shoveling their driveway from a truck with a snowplow attached.

Judge offers bail option for BYU football player charged with rape

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU wide receiver charged with rape made his initial appearance in court on Friday and will be allowed to post bail.

Utah could experience active storm pattern. What does it need for a normal snowpack?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Weather forecast models are finally tilting in favor of precipitation across Utah, but the chances the state ends up with a normal snowpack this year are low, experts say.

Police identify woman hit and killed while crossing the street in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person has died after being struck by a vehicle in Tooele, police said Tuesday evening.

Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota ICE protest case

Jack Queen, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 2:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty on Friday in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a ​protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Utah wants to remove marriage tax penalties. Will D.C. follow?

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have signaled a sense of urgency to rescue — or at least ensure the government does not erode — one of the core pillars of the state's success: families led by married parents.

NY Fed report says Americans pay for almost all of Trump's tariffs

Michael S. Derby, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans are shouldering almost all of President Donald Trump's import tax surge, a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Thursday.

Caregiver left disabled men in running van while he ate, watched anime, murder charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 13 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A caregiver transporting three disabled men who allegedly left them in running van while he ate and watched TV was charged Friday with three counts of murder.

Jazz fined $500K by NBA for 'conduct detrimental to the league,' but why target Utah?

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Jazz were fined $500,000 after the team rested starters during games against the Magic and Heat as a way to discourage tanking after week-long criticisms of Utah's handling of it's players.

School bus driver arrested, accused of having child sex abuse material

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A school bus driver for the Granite School District has been arrested and accused of uploading and distributing child sex abuse material.

Irregular heartbeat? Experts say early care can prevent serious complications

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

An irregular heartbeat could signal a heart rhythm disorder, also known as an arrhythmia. Experts urge those affected to get treated early to avoid serious complications.

One Utah lawmaker's push for healthier foods in schools

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A year ago, the Utah Legislature passed a law to prohibit certain ingredients in school lunches across the state. This year, one lawmaker is looking to add to that list.

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What's behind the 'conservative hiring boom' at American universities?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A higher ed journal remarks on a "strange new job market" for conservative scholars.

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New Ephraim townhomes offer value, peaceful living, easy access to an outdoor lifestyle

Canyons Townhomes  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Canyons Townhomes is currently constructing beautiful new townhomes in Ephraim, with move-ins beginning in May.

US consumer prices rise less than expected in January

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 13 - 11:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, but underlying inflation firmed as ​businesses raised prices at the start of the year.