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Spurs pull away late for 126-109 win despite Nurkic's 2nd straight triple-double

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Spurs held off another Jazz rally to pull away with a 126-109 victory on Thursday. Jusuf Nurkic became the first Jazz player since Pete Maravich to record a triple-double in consecutive games.

Bill meant to curb immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalls in committee

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A measure put forward by a Democratic lawmaker to curb what he views as heavy-handed immigration enforcement efforts in Utah stalled in committee.

On-mountain ski clinics provide urgent care without leaving the slopes

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

In Utah, thousands of skiers and snowboarders are treated each year at Intermountain Health's seven on-mountain ski clinics, without ever leaving the resort. KSL shows you how.

House approves several funding bills, including more immigration clampdown funds

Richard Cowan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed new fiscal funding for the Department of Homeland Security and its immigration crackdown despite strong opposition by Democrats.

Police chief responds after suspect in woman's death claims he is innocent and was framed

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 8:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Investigators are responding after a man accused of killing a Utah woman in 2024 told EastIdahoNews.com this week he had nothing to do with the crime.

Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro moves to Boston

Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 7:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hasbro's decision to move its headquarters has motivated two Rhode Island lawmakers to propose ending the option of Mr. Potato Head license plates, introduced earlier this month.

Beaver Canyon Fire near Strawberry Reservoir deemed human caused; crews gain containment

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters are battling a new blaze near Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County

World Series winning coach hired as Salt Lake Bees' 2026 manager

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 6:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A familiar face in the Pacific Coast League has been named as the next manager of the Salt Lake Bees, after the team's all-time-winningest manager received a big league promotion.

AARP encourages older adults to declutter their digital lives

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Your digital footprint needs to be decluttered, just as much as closets full of things you no longer use, and experts at AARP say a good place to start is your phone.

US withdraws from the World Health Organization

Jennifer Rigby and Emma Farge, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States officially left the World Health Organization on Thursday after a year of warnings that doing so would hurt public health in the U.S. ​and globally.

Running out of time? Forecasters offer bleak early outlook over Utah's low snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forecasters and hydrologists warn that water managers may face tough decisions at the end of this winter based on this season's perplexing trends.

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Kickstart your new year reset when you buy and sell on KSL

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The new year is a time for starting fresh, whether you're talking about yourself or your belongings. KSL Classifieds can help you with both.

Driver in fatal Sandy auto-pedestrian crash was 6 times over the limit, prosecutors say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman arrested and accused of running a stop sign while intoxicated and hitting and killing a pedestrian in a crosswalk now faces a charge of automobile homicide.

Police identify 78-year-old man hit, killed by pickup truck in Delta

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 78-year-old man died after being hit by a pickup truck in Delta Tuesday.

Should University of Utah private equity deal for sports have state approval?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah made a big splash last month with its intention to sign the first private equity deal in college sports.

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Throw the ultimate big game bash

RC Willey  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're hosting the whole neighborhood or keeping it intimate with close friends and family, upgrades can transform your home into the ultimate game day destination.

US military assets heading to Middle East even as Trump backs off toughest Iran rhetoric

Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets will arrive in the Middle East region in the coming ​days, two officials said on Thursday, even as President Donald Trump voices hopes of avoiding new military action against Iran.

Utah Rep. Maloy elected as leader of Congressional Western Caucus

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy was unanimously elected as the chairwoman of the Congressional Western Caucus, replacing Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

Sandy man charged with stabbing grandmother

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sandy man was charged Thursday with stabbing his grandmother multiple times.

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What should we make of the rise of the 'trad son'?

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

It's not clear if our culture is valuing tradition with terms such as "trad son" or making fun of it.

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'STANDOUT': A UVU's wrestler's life story of rare courage and rarer achievement

STANDOUT: The Ben Kjar Story  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Born with an extremely rare medical condition, Ben Kjar reached rare athletic and personal achievements that redefined his future.

Jordan Academy students win national NASA TechRise Challenge

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 22 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Everyone was stunned, including the winners, as they learned that a group of their classmates had just won the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. They were the only group in Utah to win the national award.

Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality

Bhanvi Satija, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 22 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sweeping U.S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes.