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'I don't feel very safe.' Utah man accused of waterboarding teen daughter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Heber City man has been arrested for investigation of aggravated child abuse for allegedly waterboarding his teen daughter as a form of punishment.

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Retired Salt Lake fire chief charged with purchasing child sex abuse material at work

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recently retired Salt Lake fire battalion chief has been charged with purchasing and downloading child sex abuse material while on duty.

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Aviation Administration has reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

Jim Morris and Rob Gillies, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 7:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

A school shooting in northern British Columbia has left seven people dead and more than 25 injured. The incident occurred at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Tuesday. Two more victims were found at a nearby home.

Wyoming man arrested in Utah standoff charged with kidnapping 2 women

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Wyoming man was charged Tuesday with driving two women from Evanston, Wyoming, to Morgan County against their will. He was arrested after a police standoff.

Here's a timeline of the Kouri Richins case as jury selection gets underway

Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 6:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jury selection was underway Tuesday in the upcoming trial of the Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband and then writing a children's book about coping with grief.

Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 11 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally.

No. 3 Houston's Sharp-shooting overwhelms Runnin' Utes in home loss

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

It didn't take long to see that Emanuel Sharp was playing on a different level Tuesday night at the Huntsman Center.

Wright, Dybantsa combine for 66 as No. 22 BYU snaps 4-game slide with win over Baylor

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 11:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wright scored a career-high 30 points and freshman teammate AJ Dybantsa poured in 36 points, five rebounds and seven assists in a 99-94 win over the Bears in Waco, Texas.

Utah State takes care of business, extends streak to 6 in win over Fresno State

Shawn Harrison, Herald Journal  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 11:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

There was no magic needed Tuesday night at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.

Hamlin's career-high lifts BYU women to skid-busting win over Iowa State

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

Hamlin notched a career-high 23 points, and Gibb added 21 points as the Cougars rebounded from a two-loss road trip with an 83-69 win over Iowa State in front of 2,279 fans at the Marriott Center.

State auditor says personal information of 2 million Utahns was put at risk

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

State Auditor Tina Cannon said on Tuesday that personal data of millions of Utahns, including children, was put at "significant risk" by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Person detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, sheriff's office says

Mike Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Ty O'Neil and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 10 - 9:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Tuesday night that a person was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

1 dead after being hit by vehicle in Tooele

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 9:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

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

Utah advocates push for cardiac emergency plans in schools

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns gathered at the state Capitol on Tuesday for "Heart on the Hill," advocating for legislation that would require every public school in the state to adopt cardiac emergency response plans.

Winter weather advisories issued for Utah's largest snowfall in a month

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 8:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service issued a series of winter weather advisories for Utah's mountains, which could receive their largest snowfall in a month over the next few days.

Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says

Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Utah House OKs bill targeting unlicensed drivers, focusing debate on immigrants

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah House approved a bill allowing authorities to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers, focusing much of the debate on its impact on immigrants.

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3 new studies show weight loss isn't all about diet and exercise

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If your doctor tells you it only boils down to diet and exercise, seek another opinion.

Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington on Tuesday on the "Walk for Peace," a self-described spiritual journey across nine states that has been cheered on by ​thousands.

Care facility manager used deaf resident's money for plane tickets, Amazon, prosecutors allege

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 10 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A manager at an assisted care center has been charged on the accusation that she spent more than $26,000 of a resident's money on herself.