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Deadly AI relationships with children? One Utah lawmaker wants to make it illegal

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are backing a bill to force AI chatbots to prioritize child safety — a move that could conflict with a Trump executive order aimed at limiting state AI regulations.

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

R.j. Rico And Emilie Megnien, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

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7 critical things to know if you've been in an accident in Utah

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Remembering the important steps to take immediately after an accident can help make the process go much smoother.

Utah lawmakers divided over how to handle kratom

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are debating competing bills on kratom, with some pushing for a full ban and others favoring regulation amid ongoing safety concerns.

Family revives 1960s Yellowstone theater for a new era of live entertainment

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A historic theater space with deep local roots is being brought back to life as a new generation prepares to reopen it this summer.

Too many cars don't stop on flashing reds, says school bus driver

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver said far too often cars fail to stop when his red lights are flashing while picking up and dropping off students, and on Wednesday he pleaded with other drivers to obey the law so that kids don't get hurt.

Protein is so last year. Why fiber is the next big thing

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Move over, protein. Fiber is on pace to be the next "it" nutrient of the year.

Man fatally shot during confrontation over vehicle burglaries in Roy

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kenneth Keller, 58, died after being shot during a confrontation over reported vehicle burglaries in Roy, police said Sunday.

Feds reverse decision again, reapprove plan for Washington County highway

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal land managers have signed off on a controversial road project in southwest Utah in a move celebrated by local leaders and lambasted by conservation groups that have protested the project.

Latest shooting in Minnesota enforcement surge fuels more calls for immigration agents to leave

Sarah Raza, Jack Brook And Steve Karnowski, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic officials and protesters on the streets are demanding that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.

Salt Lake City skier Mary Bocock qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics

Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's official: Mary Bocock will make her Olympic debut in Cortina, Italy. She qualified on Thursday to ski on behalf of Team USA at the Winter Games in Italy's Dolomite Mountains.

Bad art for a good cause; animal shelter makes ugly pet portraits to raise donations

Charlotte Hancox, WPTZ via CNN Newsource   |  Updated Jan. 25 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

An "ugly portrait" may not sound like the best gift at first, but a local animal shelter is challenging that idea by turning bad art into big support for vulnerable pets.

Families still waiting for justice 3½ years after deadly South Jordan crash

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The families of Brayden Long and Anthony Sandoval are hoping a trial date will finally be set for the woman accused of hitting and killing their sons three and a half years ago.

Fact or Folklore: Did the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds once house POWs?

Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds in Blackfoot are filled with rides, food and live entertainment today — a far different scene than during World War II, when the grounds were used to house Italian prisoners of war who worked local farms.

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His mom hated the book 'Wonder.' Now he's the face of the new musical

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 2,000 miles away from his home in Utah, 12-year-old Max Voehl takes on the role of Auggie, helping to tell a story that mirrors his own.

Helmet use in winter sports can reduce head injuries by 30% to 50%

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 10:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Intermountain Health and Brighton Ski Resort partnered up to encourage helmet use on the slopes by giving away helmets to those without and checking the fit for those who did.

Several members of the Afghan community in Utah suddenly fearing deportation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some members of the Afghan Hazara community are suddenly fearing detention and deportation after being called in for appointments with immigration representatives.

US storm leaves 670,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations

Phil Stewart and Lewis Krauskopf, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 670,000 customers in the U.S., as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity, and almost 10,000 flights ​were canceled on Sunday ahead of a monster winter storm that threatened to paralyze eastern states with heavy snowfall.

Debate over future of Cottonwood Paper Mill intensifies at planning meeting

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several residents spoke out this week against a proposed demolition of the old Cottonwood Heights paper mill.

Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year

Xihao Jiang and Maxim Shemetov, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

In southwest China's Sichuan province, ​the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on ⁠a grand scale.

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See if your criminal record can be expunged in 3 minutes

Rasa  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A criminal record could be costing you jobs, housing, or other opportunities. Even if you've moved on, your record might not have. But now there's an easy way to find out what is on your record and fix it.

Bill panned as 'major red flag' for health of Great Salt Lake advances in House committee

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 7:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Republican lawmakers say a new bill would bring more water to the Great Salt Lake, but water advocates warn it could harm the struggling ecosystem.

Nurkic makes Jazz history, but rebounding lifts Miami to dominating win over Utah

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 11:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jusuf Nurkic became the first Jazz player ever to record a triple-double in three consecutive games but Utah was blown out by the Heat after Miami grabbed 30 more rebounds than the Jazz.