Utah Breaking News, Sports and Weather

Heavy snow causes delays at airport, snow squall warnings and canyon restrictions

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 4:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's biggest snow storm of the season has brought high winds, heavy snow, a delay at the airport and road closures.

Committee tables bill to shift Utah prep sports control from century-old association

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bill seeking to shift control of high school sports from the nonprofit Utah High School Activities Association to the State School was put on hold Wednesday.

Have You Seen This? Give this dog an Olympic medal

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

I think we can all agree this dog is a gold medal winner in all of our hearts.

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Spring clean your way to your dream home

RC Willey  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some favorite spring cleaning tips to help you create a home that feels lighter, brighter, and completely yours.

Ukraine dissatisfied with 'difficult' talks; US sees 'meaningful progress'

John Revill and Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia ended Wednesday with no breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was dissatisfied, though Washington reported "meaningful progress."

8 backcountry skiers killed after California avalanche; 6 survivors have been rescued

Martin Goillandeau and Chris Boyette, CNN  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 2:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eight of nine skiers buried in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in northern California's Sierra Nevada mountains have died, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office.

Sandy seeks community suggestions for new recreation center name

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Construction is underway to rebuild Sandy's community and recreation center, residents are being asked to weigh-in on naming it.

School bus driver charged with sexually exploiting children

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A former bus driver for the Granite School District was charged Tuesday with possessing child sex abuse material.

Patrick Kinahan: Expectations plummet for hard-luck BYU basketball

Patrick Kinahan for KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 12:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

For a team that began the season with Final Four aspirations, expectations for BYU basketball have dropped precipitously over the last few weeks.

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 18 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other.

Highland High reports over a week of measles exposure as Utah reaches 300 cases

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Highland High students could have been exposed to measles for more than a week as an infectious student attended school, and the Utah outbreak has reached 300 infections.

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10 quotes from Elder Clark G. Gilbert in the past 5 years

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former general authority seventy and church commissioner of education, Elder Clark Gilbert has spoken repeatedly of Jesus Christ and the power of partnering with him.

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Find your dream home in Utah: Why Woodside Homes is the perfect choice for spring buyers

Woodside Homes  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Local builder Woodside Homes is helping home hunters become homeowners this spring with tons of options for every taste and budget.

Lehi rideshare driver charged with hitting teen on scooter

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Lehi man was charged Monday with hitting a teen on a scooter and then driving off moments later.

More snow falls in Utah mountains after dry winter start

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a winter that has felt more like spring, snow is finally falling again in Utah's mountains. And enthusiasts, like those at Brighton on Tuesday, began to take full advantage.

Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy charged with billing $75K for hours he didn't work

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Salt Lake County sheriff's deputy is facing a felony charge accusing him of submitting fake time cards for a year.

How an FCC 'equal time' letter to ABC pressured CBS into intervening with Colbert

Brian Stelter, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A recent FCC inquiry to ABC about a possible "equal time" rule violation at "The View" raised concerns at CBS that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" could be targeted next.

Utah committee OKs bill meant to end public benefits for immigrants in the country illegally

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah House committee gave a favorable recommendation to a proposal meant to end public benefits that aid immigrants in the country illegally.

'What a gal': Tooele woman remembered for vibrant spirit following fatal auto-pedestrian crash

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The community honored a Tooele woman killed in an auto-pedestrian crash, as the incident highlights the need for traffic safety improvements.

Jury finds man guilty of smuggling after traffic stop finds 7 passengers not legally in the US

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

After four hours of deliberation and two days of testimony, a jury found Miguel Angel Chay Tiguila guilty of smuggling three minors. He was arrested during a traffic stop in Grand County.

What big shows are coming to Utah this year?

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Entertainment venues across Utah are starting to fill up their concert lineups for 2026. Here's what we know is coming to the Beehive State so far.

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Stubborn Weight? Take a free survey to find the likely cause of yours

Health Utah  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

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Provo man warned driver, 'ICE is coming,' during road rage encounter, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 18 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo man who prosecutors say threatened another driver in a road rage confrontation and told him that ICE was on the way is now facing several criminal charges.