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3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found.

More than basketball: Marya Hudgins' spiritual journey with BYU women's hoops
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Hudgins, who will medically redshirt the 2024-25 season due to injury after just seven games and return for her final two years in 2025-26, made the decision to be baptized.

American Heart Month: How a coronary calcium scan can help assess your risk for heart disease
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 17 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Andra Lalli, 65, leads an active lifestyle. She enjoys going to the gym and has taught fitness classes for years — which is why when she went in for a heart scan, her results were surprising.

Lost backpack helps stranded father and son survive night on mountain near Ivins
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:50 p.m. | Save Story
A lost backpack aided a local father and son stranded overnight on the top of Red Mountain near Ivins.

Utah Rep. Maloy pushes to undo Biden-era rule allowing Forest Service to enforce state laws
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of lawmakers are pushing to undo a rule that allows the U.S. Forest Service to enforce state laws, arguing that ability will cause mass confusion and pave the way for government overreach.

Shark attacks declined sharply in 2024. It's not clear why
Katie Hunt, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
Unprovoked attacks by sharks declined sharply in 2024, with 47 incidents logged worldwide, down 22 from the previous year and significantly below a 10-year average of 70, according to new figures released Tuesday.

Have You Seen This? If traffic's bad, just take the river
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Every city has a couple of secret routes that can be taken during times of busy traffic.

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What to do and not to do immediately after a car accident
Parker & McConkie | Posted Feb. 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Let's take a look at post-accident dos and don'ts, as well as some proactive measures you can take to ensure the best possible outcome after a crash.

Santaquin police sergeant's death prompts proposal to tighten commercial driver's license rules
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 17 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
HB375 would not allow someone to receive a commercial driver's license in Utah if they have been convicted in the last three years of certain crimes.
Judge expected to rule in 24 hours in case that aims to sharply curtail Musk's DOGE
Tom Hals, Reuters | Updated Feb. 17 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
A judge said on Monday she hoped to rule within 24 hours in a lawsuit that aims to protect information systems at major government agencies from Elon Musk's DOGE team.

14-month-old boy treated for fentanyl overdose, 5 people charged
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Five people living in the same residence are facing criminal charges after a 14-month-old boy suffered a suspected fentanyl overdose.

Utahn or Utahan? A proposed bill aims to settle the debate
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
A proposed bill in the Utah Legislature might finally end the biggest spelling beef in Utah.

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Are Ozempic weight loss shots worth side effects? Do better options exist?
Health Utah | Posted Feb. 17 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Dr. Whit Roberts of Health Utah says he is concerned about the financial costs and health risks potentially posed by popular weight loss drugs.

Suspected drug dealer arrested after running from police
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man with a history of drug-related crimes was arrested over the weekend after trying to run from Salt Lake City police.

'Life-threatening cold' expected across parts of US after deadly weekend flooding
Dylan Lovan, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 17 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Harsh weather moved west on Monday as a polar vortex was expected to grip the Rockies and the northern Plains. A winter storms pummeled the eastern U.S. over the weekend, killing at least 10 people, including nine victims in Kentucky.

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As USU legend Wayne Estes is honored, his teammate remembers a great friend — and an unwise decision
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
Estes is finally getting his due and will be enshrined into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.

Utah congressman pushes to expand work requirements for SNAP assistance
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
Work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could be reinstated for able-bodied adults under a new bill being introduced this week in the House and Senate.

BYU's win over Kansas State a tribute to late Cougar basketball alum Jake Shoff
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Cougars honored the family of Jake Shoff at halftime of Saturday's game after the former BYU post died in a fatal traffic accident Feb. 6 in Lehi.

Can education get Utah's kids 'off their phones' and 'doing things with their hands'?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, is sponsoring HB447, which will create "catalyst campus programs" at Utah high schools.

What's open and closed on Presidents Day
Ramishah Maruf, CNN | Posted Feb. 17 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Many Americans enjoy a day off on the third Monday of February every year. That's because it's Presidents Day, officially named Washington's Birthday in honor of America's first president, George Washington.

Driver killed in West Jordan crash
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:56 a.m. | Save Story
A crash early Monday in West Jordan left one driver dead and another in critical condition.

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Taylormed MRI | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
TaylorMed has several locations where patients can get a low-cost MRI with a fast turnaround. If you need an MRI and have a high-deductible plan you should check this out.

Golf is on the rise in Salt Lake City, but it may cost more to play a round
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Golf is about as popular as ever across Salt Lake City's six public courses, but it may soon cost a little more to hit the links in Utah's capital city.

Utahns honored for saving man who suffered heart attack playing basketball
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Five men are being honored for their quick action in saving a man who suffered a heart attack while playing church basketball.

Steph Curry's 'OGs' beat Keyonte George's Rising Stars and come out on top in new format
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Keyonte George hit the first shot of the game — a 3-pointer from the top of the key — to give the Rising Stars an early lead. The rest of the contest went about as you'd expect.

Investigators find third body after fiery Wyoming highway-tunnel crash
Associated Press | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
A third victim has been found in the wreckage from a fiery crash involving 26 cars and trucks inside a Wyoming highway tunnel.

Here's what consumers can expect in 2025 as inflation rates continue to rise
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
While 2025 is still in its infancy, economist Lindsey Piegza provided a look at what consumers can expect throughout the rest of the year.

Can Utah help families scale 'the benefits cliff'?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
In Utah's 2025 legislative session, multiple lawmakers are working with the conservative think tank Sutherland Institute to propose changes that would help families scale the benefits cliffs that stand between them and self-reliance.

Netanyahu signals he's moving ahead with Trump's idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza
Matthew Lee and Natalie Melzer, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 16 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that he's moving ahead with President Donald Trump's proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza.

Congress scrambling to keep up with Department of Government Efficiency
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The lightning speed with which Elon Musk is operating with the Department of Government Efficiency has left many lawmakers scrambling to keep up.

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Utahns ditching stucco for new, more durable exterior material
Vipeq Utah | Posted Feb. 16 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thermal CorkShield is lightweight, sustainable and efficient in shielding homes from the elements.

Kias in North Salt Lake now the target of vehicle break-ins, thefts
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 16 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Another Utah neighborhood is being targeted for vehicle thefts. This time, police said the suspect, or suspects, are often leaving the cars in driveways damaged.

Education Department threatens funding of any school that considers race in most aspects
Aileen Graef and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN | Updated Feb. 16 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Education sent a "Dear Colleague" letter Friday threatening the federal funding of any academic institution that considers race in most aspects of student life.

'Greater love': Apostle says resurrection is literal and universal, calls for Easter emphasis
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is "the most glorious event in history" and should be matched by emphasis on the celebration of Easter, a Latter-day Saint apostle said Sunday in a new video issued on social media.

Anti-Trump protestors speak in small Ogden rally Saturday
Darby Sparks, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 16 - 4:10 p.m. | Save Story
At the steps of the Ogden Municipal Building downtown, a little over 50 people gathered to protest the current Trump Administration Saturday afternoon on the building's front steps.

Have You Seen This? Falling space junk looks like a sci-fi movie
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Good to know that the ominous objects approaching earth in this video weren't alien spacecraft.

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New free guide to filing for Social Security benefits now available
B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors | Posted Feb. 16 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
New free guide for Utah residents could help you decide the best time to file for Social Security benefits.

Sole surviving daughter of Wyoming murder-suicide dies in hospital
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
A 7-year-old girl who has been hospitalized since being shot in the head nearly a week ago has died.

Gabby Petito's mom speaks out ahead of 'American Murder' Netflix docuseries
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
Viewers who watch a Netflix docuseries about Gabby Petito will see a beautiful, artistic young woman who loved life and those around her, according to her mother, Nichole Schmidt.

Utah House votes to remove state from voter roll system before next election
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House voted along party lines on Friday to remove the state from the ERIC voter roll maintenance system after a debate over whether there was an adequate alternative in place.
Ailing Pope Francis apologizes for Vatican absence
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted Feb. 16 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Francis, who has spent the last two nights in hospital, apologized for missing a mass at the Vatican on Sunday, saying he was still being treated for bronchitis and thanking his doctors for looking after him.

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Get your own copy of 'Putting on Christ' for free: Here's how
Vescovo Buonarroti Art, LLC | Posted Feb. 16 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
"Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers. And for a limited time, KSL.com readers can get a free e-book version.

Wrong-way driver causes crash involving multiple semitrucks near Beaver
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Highway Patrol attempted to stop a wrong-way driver early Sunday morning south of Beaver before the driver crashed into a semitruck causing a multi-car crash.

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Some young women are choosing surgical sterilization — because of politics
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 16 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Surgical sterilization is on the rise among young American women during a global fertility crisis. What are unintended consequences of the decision?

Advisory issued as more snow arrives in Utah; avalanche warnings persist
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's mountain ranges could get another foot of snow after impressive numbers in the last few days.

'I've never wavered': Gabe Madsen's fight on display as he becomes all-time 3-point leader
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
It was arguably the biggest shot of Gabe Madsen's career as it made him the all-time leader in made 3-pointers at Utah.

Man whose wife was killed in a hippo attack in Africa sues the US company that booked the trip
Dave Collins, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A New Jersey man whose wife was killed in a hippopotamus attack last year during a safari in Africa is suing the U.S. company that arranged the trip.

Will homemade laundry soap save you money? We put our own DIY soap to the test
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
Store-bought detergents get pricey. So, the KSL Investigators mixed up their own laundry soap to see if it can save you money and clean your clothes.

Harvey Weinstein says he was duped into guaranteeing $45M loan, sues brother and other execs
Dave Collins, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Jailed and disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein is suing his brother and other executives at their now-defunct film company.

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Are Ozempic weight loss shots worth side effects? Do better options exist?
Health Utah | Posted Feb. 16 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Dr. Whit Roberts of Health Utah says he is concerned about the financial costs and health risks potentially posed by popular weight loss drugs.

Her head isn't fully attached to her body. This Rigby woman is preparing for 'critical' skull-spinal surgery
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 7:54 a.m. | Save Story
For the last five-and-a-half years, Emily Farmer has unknowingly lived with her skull not fully attached to her body. Now she's preparing for a life-altering surgery to fix it.

Ogden Valley incorporation boosters sue Weber County over ski village development moves
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Proponents behind the incorporation of the Ogden Valley are suing Weber County leaders over their moves to aid the Nordic Valley ski village development plans.

'It's never over': Gabe Madsen makes history as Runnin' Utes upset No. 17 Kansas at home
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 16 - 12:45 a.m. | Save Story
The Huntsman Center had a different vibe entering Saturday night's late matchup against No. 17 Kansas.

BYU basketball upends Kansas State's 6-game winning streak with 80-65 win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Updated Feb. 15 - 11:17 p.m. | Save Story
Richie Saunders tallied his first career double-double as the Cougars upended the Wildcats' six-game winning streak with a 80-65 win Saturday night at the Marriott Center.

Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 15 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Avalanche conditions are very dangerous over President's Day weekend as snow continues to fall. Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for much of the state about heading into the backcountry.
Trump offered them a buyout. Here's why they took it
Jessica DiNapoli and Julia Harte, Reuters | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
Some of the 75,000 U.S. federal workers who the Office of Personnel Management says accepted a resignation buyout offer were ready to retire anyway. Others were motivated by looming federal workforce cuts or an order to return to the office.

14 Utah school systems could apply for funding help for English-language learners
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 15 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Utah school systems would be eligible to apply for extra funds to help kids who are learning to speak English if HB42 passes.

Can a blood test predict this pregnancy complication?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 15 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
A new blood test has the potential to identify a hard-to-predict but sometimes deadly pregnancy complication weeks before it would normally be found, leading to early treatment and possibly prevention.
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