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DA declines charges against West Valley detective who shot at man who rammed police vehicle

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County District Attorney declined to file charges at this time against a West Valley City officer who shot at a man who allegedly rammed a police car in November 2025.

'Widespread Olympics' showcased in opening ceremony for Milan Cortina Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The start to the 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted for the first time by a pair of cities, Milan and Cortina, was a celebration of Italy, tempered by a pointed call for peace.

Iran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start,' will continue

Mohammed Benmansour, Parisa Hafezi and Nayera Abdallah, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iran's top diplomat said on Friday that nuclear talks with the U.S. mediated by Oman were off to a "good start" and set to continue, in remarks that could help allay concerns regionally.

Accused militant is taken into custody in the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack

Eric Tucker and Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

An alleged participant in the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. compound in Benghazi, Libya, has been taken into custody to face prosecution, the Justice Department said Friday.

Republican Dave Robinson joins race for Utah's new blue-leaning congressional district

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dave Robinson announced his plans to run as a Republican in Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District on Thursday.

3 men killed from likely carbon monoxide poisoning in West Valley City, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 7:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police in West Valley City are investigating three deaths related to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, officials announced Friday afternoon.

Actor Timothy Busfield indicted on 4 counts of sexual contact with a child

Morgan Lee, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New Mexico grand jury has indicted Timothy Busfield on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child, a county district attorney said in a social media post on Friday.

Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Inflows into Lake Powell were already bleak, and January didn't provide any favors.

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Odyssey Dance spring season offers shows to satisfy every palate

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey's Spring Repertory Season is a dance lover's buffet, with something for everyone.

Utah Sen. John Curtis slams Trump over 'blatantly racist' social post

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis blasted President Donald Trump over a since-deleted post the president shared depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.

Salt Lake woman sent to prison for stealing $1.4M from employer through gift cards

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for embezzling almost $1.4 million by issuing gift cards to herself through her employer's finances.

KSL at the Games: Competition kicks off, with Utahns among center of Milan-Cortina Olympics

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Welcome to KSL at the Games, where we highlight some of Utah's athletes, officials and residents' impact on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Utah lawmakers shoot down bill targeting 'chemtrails'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the second year in a row, a bill based on a conspiracy theory about "chemtrails" in Utah skies has failed to get to the finish line.

This year's Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore

Mae Anderson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Hundreds of Utah students walk out, protest Trump's immigration policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of students from numerous Salt Lake area schools walked out of classes Friday to march and protest President Trump's immigration policies.

Utah, France and Italy sign agreement to cooperate on future Olympic Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

While much of the world's attention in Milan is focused on the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, leaders from three Olympic regions were already looking ahead.

Probation ordered for Utah woman who stabbed car during road rage confrontation

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bridget Hood pleaded guilty to assault and was ordered to serve two years of probation after chasing down a man she believed had cut her off, threatening him with a knife, charges say.

Have You Seen This? Lehi family shreds on grassy slope given lack of snow

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Given the lack of snowfall, a Lehi family adapted, using cardboard boxes to slide down a grassy slope in their neighborhood.

Active kids, hidden risks: Why cholesterol screening matters

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

February is American Heart Month, a chance to raise awareness about heart disease and high cholesterol, and doctors say prevention starts in childhood, as one family discovered.

Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted drugs website

Michael Erman and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 2:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled TrumpRx.gov, a website meant to offer consumers access to discounted prescription medicines and a central pillar ​of his efforts to lower drug prices.

Mapleton homeowners push back against proposed road threatening farms, homes

Jodi Reynosa, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several Mapleton homeowners are voicing frustration and fear after learning a proposed road expansion could cut directly through their private property, including a 20‑acre farm.

Sandy officer found justified in shooting, killing teen boy driving stolen van

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 6 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy police officer was found Friday to be legally justified when he shot and killed an autistic 16-year-old boy who veered toward the officer in a stolen van.

Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.